AHS BULLDOGS COMMUNITY NEWS
3434 Pheasant Creek Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77498
WELCOME TO AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL
HOME OF THE BULLDOGS!
Week of December 4
Welcome to Austin High School's Community Newsletter where we share all of the important information, amazing activities, and events occuring on our campus with our BULLDOG Family and community! To our new Freshman Bulldogs and to our returning Sophmores, Juniors and graduating Seniors.... WE WELCOME YOU to the DAWGHOUSE! We are excited about the 2023-2024 school year!
2023-2024 ADMINISTRATORS
Rachel Cortez - Campus Principal
Kyle Lovetinsky - Associate Principal
Assistant Principals
Adaun Udechukwu (A-Ch)
Brent Duvall (Ci-Ja)
Meraj Khan (Jb-Mo)
Dr. Sharon Delesbore (Mu-Sa)
George Long (Sc-Z)
2023-2024 COUNSELORS
Monica Navarro (Lead) (A)
Amanda Wade (B-F)
Julie Masters-Garcia (G-K)
Irvin Casely-Hayford (L-Ng)
Amanda Robinson (Ni-Sh)
Kaley Dean (Si-Z)
CCR-Becky Martinez
AHS Social Worker - Ana R. Siddique
Testing Coordinator- Paige Tomlin Testing Corner
December STAAR EOC Testing
December STAAR EOC testing is here. If your student needs to test next week, you will have multiple e-mails containing details of which test(s) your student needs to take and information about the resources available. The dates are as follows:
Date
STAAR EOC Test
Tuesday, December 5th
English I
Wednesday, December 6th
Biology and US History
Thursday, December 7th
English II
Friday, December 8th
Algebra I
CCR Corner-Becky Martinez
Counselor Corner
Please click the links below to access the counselors newsletter
September: https://www.smore.com/yr5pd
October: https://www.smore.com/gmfhy
November: https://www.smore.com/wzehcj
Gifted and Talented Newsletter
Topic: Gifted and Talented Parent Newsletter – November
From: Gifted and Talented, Laurie.Westphal@fortbendisd.com
Due Date: November 6, 2023
Description: The November Edition of the Gifted and Talented newsletter is now available.
Links: https://www.smore.com/504mv
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin Automatic Admission Policy
taa-2023-10-26-university-of-texas-at-austin-automatic-admission-policy.pdf146.89 KB
Subject:The University of Texas at Austin Automatic Admission Policy
Category:Automatic Admission
Next Steps: Share with high school junior-level students and their parents
Senate Bill 175, passed by the 81st Texas Legislature, allows The University of Texas at Austin to limit automatic admission to 75 percent of the university’s enrollment capacity designated for first-time resident undergraduate students.
The University has determined that it will automatically admit all eligible summer/fall 2025 and spring 2026 freshman applicants who rank within the top 6% of their high school graduating classes. A letter from University President Jay C. Hartzell is attached to this correspondence.
This information should be shared with all high school junior-level students and their parents. If you have questions regarding this policy, please contact Miguel Wasielewski, Vice Provost of Admissions at The University of Texas at Austin at (512) 475-6210..
Upcoming Campus Events & Activities
December 5-English 1 STAAR Retesting
December 5- Choir Winter Concert
December 6- Biology & History STAAR Retesting
December 6- Orchestra Concert
December 7- English II STAAR Retesting
December 7-Parent Advanced Academic Meeting @6pm
December 8- Algebra I STAAR Restesting
December 12- Band Concert
December 14-Early Release -No club Meetings
December 15- Early Release/End of Semester
January 23- 9th Grade Parent Night/Course Selection @6pm
February 27- Spring Open House
EVERYTHING SENIOR CRAZE!
May 4- Prom @ House of Blues: 7-11pm
May 7-Senior Awards @6pm
May 10-Pro Grad & Senior Sunset
May 25- Graduation @11am
23-24 FBISD EXEMPTION CRITERIA
FALL AND SPRING CRITERIA-MAIN POINTS
- No more than 8 absences for EACH semester
- 3 tardies equals 1 absence for exemption purposes
- Must have a semester average of 80% or above for the semester in the course
- No removals to DAEP/JJAEP during the current school year
- No outstanding fines or fees
- Must have met the minimum standard on the EOC exam for the course eligible
All other criteria are grade level specific, please review the document below or you can refer to the 23-24 Student Parent handbook on page 66. The link is embedded below for your reference.
2023-2024 SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULES
Parents and Students,
Please review the Semester exam schedules below for Austin HS and James Reece CTC.
HOUSE BILL 114-NEW VAPING LAW
Dear FBISD parents and guardians,
On September 1, 2023, House Bill 114 (HB 114), will go into effect to address the serious issue of vaping/e-cigarette use among students. Under this law, any student found in possession of any kind of vaping/e-cigarette device on a campus or at a school-related activity including bus transportation, will face disciplinary consequences including a placement in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP)*.
FBISD assures you that the district is committed to providing a supportive climate and safe learning environment that promotes students in accepting responsibility for their learning and behavior.
To be proactive, here are the ways your student might be impacted by the new law:
- If your student possesses an e-cigarette (even if it contains nothing) or any component, part or accessory for any vaping device while on school grounds or at a school-related event, they will be recommended for a mandatory placement in DAEP.
- When receiving disciplinary consequences for this offense, your student is not able to participate in any school activities. Furthermore, they may face removal from specific student clubs or organizations as stipulated by each organization's rules and regulations.
- Students with offenses that qualify for DAEP placement are not eligible for final exam exemptions for that school year.
Please speak with your student about the dangers of vaping and the new law. If your student is struggling with substance abuse, including vaping addiction or peer pressure to engage in these activities, FBISD counseling services are available to provide supports and resources to address such challenges.
As partners, FBISD and parents can work together to ensure student success. Thank you for your cooperation and support. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your campus directly.
* Based on DAEP program capacity, students may be placed in a campus-based discipline program.
DAWG PRIDE NEWS: Staff Recognition
Teacher of the month-Mrs. Rossy
Paraprofessional of the month-Mr. Korrie Sam
STUDENT RECOGNITION PROGRAM
DAWGS LEADING THE PACK
Please help us with congratulating the following DAWGS who have been recognized by their peers, teachers or staff for demonstrating the DAWG qualities. We look forward to recognizing many DAWGS this year.
Freshman dawg of the week
Sophomore dawg of the week
Junior dawg of the week
Senior dawg of the week
AMAZING MOMENTS
Parthenon Project/ Toga Day
Kudos to Ms. Eason for stepping in and facilitating the Principles of Architecture class as they displayed their finished projects! Great job Bulldogs! Check out the pictures below!
Kudos goes out to our theatre Bulldogs who showed up at the Texas Thespian State festival and won BIG!
•14 of the 19 Nationally Qualified
•6 MainStage Callbacks (this is more than any other school in the whole state of Texas)
1.Viktor Payne (9th grader)
2.Annika Trevino (9th grader)
3.Isabel Salyers (12th grader)
4.Zarya Smith(Oz- she was the lead in our fall show😉)-(11th grader)
5.Alondra Loya -(12th grader)
6. Isabella Tinnin(12th grader)
•1 MainStage in Costume Design(Isabella Tinnin- goes by Kai)
• Isabella Tinnin(Kai) was also selected and awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Texas Thespians.
• Paige Elizabeth Schwarz (one of our main tech's) was selected to be a member and featured onstage as one of the Texas Thespian Honor Troupe. This student applied to be an STO officer. We will find out in December if she made it.
Congratulations to Ms. Eder and Ms. Rutherford for leading the students to success!
AVID Field Trip to Sam Houston State University
Our AVID students received an opportunity to visit Sam Houston State University this week to tour the campus and get a feel of the college experience. Check out the pictures below. Thank you to Ms. Minter and Ms. Cox for leading this effort and allowing our students to gain this experience!
AHS CAMPUS ACTIVITIES & CAMPUS INFO.
AHS Choir Fundraiser
Our AHS Choir is raising funds for their program. Please click the link below to support in anyway you can!
Austin High School Choir is raising funds.
Please take a moment to view their fundraising page and consider supporting!
https://instaraise.com/austinhschoir/tumblers?a=17
Also check out the upcoming choir events. Please come out and support our Choir students as they perform.
November 14th - Pre-Area Choir Auditions at Clements High School - 5 PM-10 PM
November 16th FBISD West Zone Men's Festival Austin HS Auditorium - 6:30 PM
- Participating Men's Choirs from Austin, Travis, Bowie, Garcia, and Sartartia
December 1st- Austin HS Chorale Winter Tour 9AM
December 5th—Combined Winter Concert for Sartartia and Austin Choirs- -6:30PM
Austin Auditorium - The finale will include AHS band and orchestra students joining the AHS choirs on a closing number.
January 6th - Area Auditions at Deer Park HS South Campus—Last round for TMEA All-State Choir. 8AM-4PM
Texas Thespians Success
Congratulations to our Texas Thespians on their success! They received the most callbacks in the whole state of Texas after competing against 7,000 students this past week. They had a total of So far six callbacks and received one MainStage performance. We also had many students who qualified for nationals.!
Great Job Bulldogs!
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Hosting A Foreign Exchange Student
Are you interested and willing to host a Foreign Exchange student? Please scan the QR Code below for more information.
Bookapalooza and PTA/PTO Sponsorship Information
Mark your calendars: We are excited to share the date and location of our 3rd Bookapalooza Book Conference for Pre-K – 12th grade students on Saturday, April 13 at Dulles Middle School from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Students will have opportunities to meet authors, illustrators, participate in a cosplay contest, play interactive games, hear featured speakers, and walk through our vendor fair. Among the various events we have planned, students will be able to buy books from the Scholastic book fair and create projects within our makerspace..
*Students under 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Please share this information and the links provided below with your community, faculty, and student body. Don't miss the fun! We are looking for PTA/PTOs to sponsor Bookaplooza. Be sure to ask your PTA or PTO president if they are interested in purchasing a sponsorship. See the sponsorship link below for more details. Last year Baines PTO and Colony Meadows Elementary PTO sponsored this event to bring authentic reading experiences to our students and their families.
Reece CTE Student Job Opportunities
Happy Tuesday!
The Salon at Reese is looking for a student intern eager to learn and get work experience. Please share this PAID opportunity with your students. The requirements are:
- Must have their own transportation and valid ID
- Must be 16 years or older and a former /current Fort Bend CTE student
- Must upload transcripts
Students may apply here: https://aa210.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=230002F3&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
AHS SPRING ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES
2023-2024 BOYS SOCCER SCHEDULE
2023-2024 GIRLS SOCCER SCHEDULE
ON-GOING ANNOUNCEMENTS
AHS TARDY POLICY
We officially started recording tardies for the 23-24 school year on Monday, August 21st. Please note: All students' tardies will result in the following consequences, so please encourage your child to arrive to all classes on time.
STUDENT DROP-OFF
Dear AHS Parents,
Welcome back to another Exciting Year at Austin High School, Home of The Bulldogs!!
We would like to share some information with you regarding Morning Student Drop-Off.
The best time to drop your student off at AHS with little to no traffic is usually between 7:00 AM and 7:15 AM. After 7:15 AM the traffic flow becomes heavy and students risk being late to 1st period.
Areas for Drop-Off: Front Circle and Student Parking Lot Area (Northside of the Building)
Please Do Not Attempt To Drop Your Student Off on The Bus Ramp Side of the Building, That is Not Allowed, this area is for School Vehicles and School Personnel Only!
Please Drive Safe and Have A Great Bulldog Day!!
STUDENT PARKING PERMITS
Seniors & Juniors:
As we return for the 2023-24 School Year, Senior students will have the opportunity to purchase Preferred Parking for $75; all other student parking (for both Seniors & Juniors) will cost $50.
To purchase parking, all seniors and juniors must have:
- Completed the online application
- A Valid Texas Driver's License
- Valid Insurance showing the student's name as an insured driver
- No outstanding fines on the AHS Fine List
- Must be on record as a Junior/Senior by August 2023
Seniors who have purchased their parking permits for the 2023-24 school year can come and pick them up on August 3 and August 4, 2023 in office 108 between 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM.
Juniors can pick up their parking permits on August 7, 2023 in office 108 between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM and between 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM. Students who don't pick up their permits before school starts should not drive to school until they have their permit!
To pick your permit up, you must bring:
- a copy of the 2023-24 Student Parking Rules & Regulations (signed by a parent or guardian); and
- a photocopy of your receipt.
TEXTBOOK REQUEST HAVE NOW CLOSED
Textbook Request:
Most textbooks are available online including resources and some accommodations to support learning. We highly encourage ALL students to utilize online textbooks. For students who want to request textbooks, please use the following link for the 23-24 school year.
If you have any questions, please see Ms. Masters or Ms. Udechukwu in suite 201.
LOCKER REQUEST
Free/reduced lunch Applications
Students and parents that might qualify for Free/reduced lunch please apply for free/reduced lunch. This will provide them with access to AP Test reduction, SAT/ACT fee waivers, reduced admissions applications for colleges etc.
COLLEGE BOARD ACCOMMODATIONS
Attention Students with Existing Documented Accommodations!
If you don’t already have College Board accommodations, and you want your 504/Special Education accommodations for AP, SAT, PSAT exams in the Spring semester, then please complete the attached consent form to request the accommodations from College Board. Send the completed form to Irvin Casely-Hayford, AP & SSD Coordinator, at Irvin.caselyhayford@fortbendisd.com.
For additional information, you may visit
https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/support/advice-students-families
REECE TECHNICAL SCHOOL INFO.
Parent Communication
Please review the information below. It provides important dates and times for transportation and Open House for the Reece Center.
23-24 FALL Clubs and Organizations
All clubs and organizations that have been approved for the 23-24 fall semester are listed below in alpha order with basic club information. We encourage all students to join a club/organization that aligns with your interest or join to learn something new. If your club was unable to locate a sponsor or not approved, please see the list of clubs that may align with your interest for the 23-24 fall semester. There will be another opportunity to join or create more at the start of 2nd semester.
Questions? Email Ms. Udechukwu -adaun.udechukwu@fortbendisd.com
Updated Night School Application Information
About US
Email: adaun.udechukwu@fortbendisd.com
Website: https://www.fortbendisd.com/ahs
Location: 3434 Pheasant Creek Drive, Sugar Land, TX, USA
Phone: 281-634-2000
Twitter: @AHSBulldogs