The Mustang Family Weekly Update
November 11, 2024
MUSTANG BLUE!
To the Community of Natalia High School,
We have just 8 instructional days left before our much-anticipated Thanksgiving break. As we approach the end of this week's grading period, let's stay focused and finish strong!
This is a time to reflect on all we’ve accomplished this school year and express our gratitude for our amazing students, families, and staff. We are truly thankful for the hard work, dedication, and positive spirit that everyone brings to our school community.
Let's encourage our students to give their best effort during these final days of the grading period. Together, we can make these next few days count before we take a well-deserved break to relax and recharge.
Thank you for your continued support, and wishing everyone a wonderful and safe holiday season!
¡Solo nos quedan 8 días de clases antes de nuestro tan esperado descanso de Acción de Gracias! A medida que nos acercamos al final del período de calificaciones de esta semana, ¡mantengámonos enfocados y terminemos con fuerza!
Este es un momento para reflexionar sobre todo lo que hemos logrado este año escolar y expresar nuestra gratitud por nuestros increíbles estudiantes, familias y personal. Estamos verdaderamente agradecidos por el esfuerzo, la dedicación y el espíritu positivo que todos aportan a nuestra comunidad escolar.
Animemos a nuestros estudiantes a dar lo mejor de sí mismos durante estos últimos días del período de calificaciones. Juntos, podemos hacer que estos próximos días cuenten antes de tomar un merecido descanso para relajarnos y recargar energías.
¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo y les deseo a todos una maravillosa y segura temporada de Acción de Gracias!
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Let's have a great week! Go Mustangs! 🐎
¡Vamos a tener una gran semana! ¡Arriba los Mustangs! 🐎
Fernando Torres, Principal
Respect for Self,
Respect for Others,
Respect for Natalia High.
Weekly Activities
Monday, November 11, 2024
- Veteran's Day
- UIL Computer Science Practice 4:15 - 5 pm
- BPA Event Practice 7:30 am - 8 am & 4:15 pm - 5 pm
- UIL Prose & Poetry Practice 4:15 pm - 5 pm
- UIL Informative & Persuasive Speech Practice 4:15 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- UIL Computer Science Practice 4:15 - 5 pm
- UIL Journalism 4:20 - 5:20 Ms. Thomas' room
- BPA Officer Meeting 4:15 pm
- BPA Event Practice 7:30 am - 8 am & 4:15 pm - 5 pm
- UIL Prose & Poetry Practice 4:15 pm - 5 pm
- UIL Informative & Persuasive Speech Practice 4:15 pm - 5 pm
- Lady Mustang Basketball vs. Pearsall 5, 6, 7:30 pm
- Mustang Basketball vs. George West 5, 6, 7:30 pm
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Senior Graduation Pictures - See Ms. Gamez
- UIL Computer Science Practice 4:15 - 5 pm
- BPA Event Practice 7:30 am - 8 am & 4:15 pm - 5 pm
- UIL Prose & Poetry Practice 4:15 pm - 5 pm
- UIL Informative & Persuasive Speech Practice 4:15 pm - 5 pm
- Yearbook Club meeting 4:20 - 5:20 Rm 322
Thursday, November 14, 2024
- Grading Period Ends (Six Weeks Check)
- UIL Computer Science Practice 4:15 - 5 pm
- BPA Event Practice 7:30 am - 8 am & 4:15 pm - 5 pm
- UIL Math, Calculator, & Number Sense Practice 4:15 pm
- UIL Prose & Poetry Practice 4:15 pm - 5 pm
- UIL Informative & Persuasive Speech Practice 4:15 pm - 5 pm
Friday, November 15, 2024
- No School
- Friday School by invitation only for attendance/STAAR tutoring
FFA LDEs Congratulations
We had 8 teams competing at Bandera High School.
- Greenhand Quiz - 7th
- Senior Quiz - 3rd
- Greenhand FFA Creed - 6th
- Senior FFA Creed - 10th
- Senior Spanish FFA Creed - 4th
- Radio Broadcasting - 9th
Advancing to Area at Schreiner University Wednesday Nov. 20th:
- Agricultural Advocacy - 2nd
- Greenhand Chapter Conducting - 2nd
This is the first time in nearly 30 years that Natalia has had these two teams advance to Area. We are so excited for these students to compete!
PARENT ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOPS
Parent engagement workshops: all of the sessions are free, and most are presented in a hybrid format. Parents will have to create a Connect20 account to register.
124651-797afa15-710d-4d4a-9bd1-02e1dda7b826.pdf (edl.io) (ENGLISH)
124702-fe6661aa-db84-4874-b4e3-eb12979b3bc0.pdf (edl.io) (SPANISH
The Fall Final Exams for 9th-12th grade will take place in December.
The Natalia High School Semester Exam Exemption Policy
Students in grades 9-12 may be eligible for semester examination exemptions based on
attendance, grades, and conduct.
Attendance/Grades
● The following grade/absence criteria must be met
o 9-week grades 80 or above in each class with no more than 3 absences per class period.
4 or more absences in any period in a semester exclude you from exemptions.
● Students must be present on the exam day(s) for the duration of the exam period(s) for which
the exemption is received. If a student fails to attend, the exemption will be voided, and they
will be required to take the exam on a date arranged through the NHS Administration.
Students must continue to attend class even if exempt from their final exam.
● The following will not count against the total absences allowed (By Code):
o E/F = School-related absences.
o M = Medical appointments that the student attended during the school day.
Students must return to school with a medical note on the same day.
o R = Religious holidays o L = License/Permit
o B = Approved College Visits o N = On Campus
o G = Military o 1 = Testing
● The following WILL count against the total absences allowed (By Code):
o U = Unexcused absences
o A = Parent Note/Doctor Note (If the student is out all day at a medical appointment it is considered an excused absence BUT will count against final exam exemptions for being out all day.)
● Conduct
● Students have no discipline infractions that lead to ISS, Suspension, or DAEP.
● Guidelines
Students who qualify for semester exemptions may be excused from taking the following exams:
● 9th-grade students may exempt two exams
● 10th-grade students may exempt four exams
● 11th-grade students may exempt six exams
● 12th-grade students may exempt all exams
Note: None of the above-mentioned criteria may supersede current requirements for Dual
Credit courses. Additionally, students may NOT be exempt from state-assessed courses in the fall semester; exemptions for state-assessed courses will apply only in the spring semester.
Updated 6/6/2024
DRESS CODE
- Jeans with holes: covered to the knee (tights).
- Leggings: No see-through & Shirt MUST be at the fingertip.
- Shorts: 3 in above the knees - No Slits.
- No underclothing revealed. No see-through clothing.
- No midriffs. (No skin showing) - No tank tops, muscle shirts, spaghetti straps.
- Dresses: No shorter than 3” above the knee.
- No steel-toe boots, house slippers, or shower shoes.
- No unnatural hair colors - bright red, blue, green, purple, orange, violet, and pink.
- No Baseball caps, cowboy hats, beanies, bandanas.
- You must not cover your head in the building if you wear a hoodie.
- Piercings - no facial piercings, 1 nose piercing below the bridge of the nose.
- No Pajamas, blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals.
- No Sunglasses inside the building, dangling chains, teeth grills.
NATALIA HIGH SCHOOL IS A NO VAPE ZONE.
Please help keep our school safe from drugs and alcohol.
There has been a change regarding vaping in the STATE LAW and STATE EDUCATION CODE. Any student found in possession of, using, or distributing vapes or e-cigarettes on or within 300 feet of a school campus will be removed from class & placed in (DAEP).
Dual Credit Information
Natalia High School is partnering with Palo Alto College for our Dual Credit Academy. This program will lead to a 61-hour Associate of Arts Degree at Palo Alto College. We are also partnering with Southwest Texas Junior College for our Patient Care Technician program, leading to a Level 1 certificate and the following certifications: Phlebotomy, Electrocardiogram, and Medical Assistant. In addition, certification as a Nurse Aide & Certified Nurse Assistant.
Dual Enrolllment partnership with Tarleton State University
Natalia High School has entered a dual enrollment partnership to offer students two courses in our agriculture program of studies. Students are eligible to earn college and high school credit through dual enrollment:
- Advanced Animal Science
- Horticulture
Natalia High School Federal Report Card for SY 2022-23
The link above directs you to the high school federal report card for the SY 22-23.
Natalia High School Introduces Online Payments. Please visit our high school website and create an account for online payments.
At this time, you are able to make payments for
- NHS Cell Phone Fines
- NHS Yondr Pouches
- NHS Parking Permit
- NHS Student School IDs
- NHS Blueway Scholarship Donation
- Online Payments | Natalia Independent School District (revtrak.net)
YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE
$38 for 2023-2024 &
$20 for 2023-2022
Please see Ms. Gamez if you are interested in purchasing a Yearbook. You can also purchase a yearbook online. Online Payments | Natalia Independent School District (revtrak.net)
Volunteers Needed
Immediate Needs at the High School:
- Parent Volunteers for Concessions during Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball & Softball Seasons, & Track Meets.
- If you want to volunteer a few hours, please contact Marissa Saldana.
- Fill out the following form: Parent Volunteer Forms
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