Mid-Week Maverick News

Semester exams begin on December 17, and we wanted to remind you that lunch and study hall are optional for students on all exam days. Also, semester exams must be taken during the semester exam window (Dec 17-20). No exams are allowed to be given before December 17th.

If a student misses an exam for any reason, they can make it up during the study hall time designated during Final Exam Week or from Jan 7 - 17. Make-up exams must be scheduled with their teacher.

On Friday, there is no Study Hall but lunch begins that day at 10:45am. Lunch Friday will be a grab and go sack lunch. Students can leave, if they wish, when lunch begins each final exam day (Dec 17-20). If you do not want your student to leave, please communicate your expectations to them before final exams begin. If a student leaves campus during the optional lunch/study hall time, they will not be allowed to re-enter the building and must remain off campus until dismissal.

Buses will run promptly at 2:50pm Tuesday(Dec 17th) through Thursday(Dec 19th) and at 11:00am on Friday December 20th. If they are not on the bus at the time listed above, they will miss it and must make alternate arrangements.

A 35 minute Brazoria County Petrochemical Council Signing Day information meeting will be held on December 9th for seniors. This incredible opportunity is open to all seniors, not just construction and welding students.

Over the past six years, the BCPC Career Signing Day has signed over 250 graduating high school seniors into full-time craft careers that include on-the-job training and classroom instruction that often leads to professional certification. Click here for a printable 2025 timeline.

The mission of the program is to provide an avenue for CTE students that have taken industrial-based courses in high school to have the opportunity to work in the industry.

If you are interested in attending the meeting, please email lead counselor, Alfredia Foster at afoster@alvinisd.net.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 KPMG Future Leaders Program! Please click here to access the application.

The KPMG Future Leaders Program is a charitable initiative designed to increase the diversity pipeline of women in business and STEM fields. Funded by the proceeds from the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and KPMG Women’s Leadership Summit, the program annually awards twenty-two deserving female high school seniors the opportunity to enhance their personal growth throughout their college experience with annual scholarships, ongoing development and support, mentorship and an introduction to golf. Since the program's inception in 2016, nearly $6.2 million in scholarships have been awarded to 188 KPMG Future Leaders.

The KPMG Future Leaders Program will again award 22 outstanding female high school seniors:

• A scholarship of $10,000 per year for four years of college

• A leadership development retreat, programming, and ongoing support from KPMG

• A one-year mentorship with an executive woman, along with peer mentorship opportunities, to help guide and support them on their journey

Applicant criteria include:

• High school female seniors planning to enroll in a four-year undergraduate program for Fall 2025

• Demonstrates significant financial need (household income up to $75,000)

• Are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, including all U.S. territories

• Has minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5, displays strong leadership potential, and an interest in a business or STEM field

• A recommendation letter from a nonprofit, school or community organization with which they are affiliated

Applications are due by February 1, 2025, and an independent committee will notify the 22 selected recipients by April 15, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact georgia@foresight-strategies.com.