S.H.S. Spartan Newsletter
Back-to-School, August/September 2023
Our Vision
To create an environment where parents want to send their children, students want to learn, teachers want to teach, and employees want to work.
Our Mission
Our academic mission is to develop our students with active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others, and the courage to act on their beliefs. We stress the total development of each student moral, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical.
Spartan Families,
We are mid week and happy to report that Scarborough High School has had a successful start to the school year! Our students have done a great job finding their classes, being in uniform, and following our new schedule and school hours. Some parents are not receiving the call outs, and missed important information prior to the beginning of the school year. Here is a review of pertinent information:
- There is a new uniform policy at Scarborough. Our campus SDMC met several times during the school year to review this revision. See below for more information.
- New school hours: 8:25 am - 4:30 pm. Make sure students arrive to school on time. Students that arrive at 9:00 am will require a parent to come inside the office and sign them in.
- No cell phones, headphones, air pods, or electronic devices during the school day. They are permitted before school, during lunch, and after school only. Not during passing periods. If these devices are visible in the classroom or the hallways, they will be collected and parents will have to come pick them up.
- Classes will have A/B days. On A days, students will visit periods 1-5. On B days, students will visit periods 1-6.
- Students are required to wear their student ID at all times.
- Students will not have to pay the laptop fee of $25 this year.
We know this year will look a bit different, but we are confident that our students will receive the high quality learning experience that they deserve. We are proud of our Spartans and look forward to partnering with you.
The school's cafeteria is open at 7:30 a.m. for early arrivals. At 8:00 a.m., students may remain in the cafeteria or congregate in designated areas determined by campus administrators.
Classes begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. Students must be dropped off by 8:25 a.m. Students who arrive after 9 am, must be signed in by a parent/guardian in the Main Office.
Students should arrive at all classes on time. Students who are in the hallway after the bell has rung may be marked absent and are subject to additional consequences.
Students may not miss more that 10% of the instructional days each semester. Missing more than 10% of instructional days will result in students losing credit resulting in an "NG."
The Houston Independent School District has established as one of its primary goals the provision of a high- quality educational program for each student in a safe school environment free of disruptions that interfere with the educational process. The purpose of this Code of Student Conduct is to inform all students and parents of their rights and responsibilities and HISD’s expectations regarding behavior and conduct. The Code, reviewed and approved by the HISD Board of Education, is based on federal and state laws and the policies of the Board of Education and Administrative Regulations. Administrative regulations communicate District procedures and practices in the contexts of Board policy, federal law, and state law.
Please visit the following link for more information: https://www.houstonisd.org/codeofconduct
Cellphone/Headphone Policy 23-24
Headphones, cell phones are permitted on campus before and after school, and during lunch time in approved areas; unless they are determined by the administration of the school
If a student does not follow the policy determined by the teacher during class, cell phones will be confiscated and a $15.00 school fee must be paid to the office by a parent/guardian to get it back.
Have you signed up yet?
Through our partnership with Hazel Health, your student can access virtual physical health care at no out-of-pocket cost to your family this school year. All it requires is a one-time parental consent.
Hazel Health’s licensed providers can help students with everything from stomach aches and rashes to headaches and sore throats. Hazel services are available at home Monday-Friday from 7am-5pm and at school during school hours.
Learn more and sign up today at http://www.houstonisd.org/telehealth
Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) is a non-profit organization that provides supportive services to students at Scarborough High School. Their mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Communities in Schools offers students and their families services that meet real needs and provide real opportunities. Services include:
· Supportive Guidance & Counseling
· Academic Enhancement
· Cultural Enrichment Activities
· Parental & Family Involvement
· Health & Human Services
· Career Awareness
If you’re interested in enrolling your child in the CIS program, please contact Mr. Ramos, Scarborough's CIS. Email: jramos-woodard@cis-houston.org
Wraparound Services connects resources to students and families! Please submit a Student Assistance Form (SAF) by scanning the QR code or visit the link: https://hisd.my.site.com/saf/s/?language=en_US
The Student Assistance Form (SAF) is an online referral form that will allow students, parents, family members, teachers, and community partners to submit a notice of concern about a student in need. The Student Assistance Form will begin the process of a Wraparound Specialists reaching out to a student/family to provide information and resources.
Contact our Wraparound Resource Specialist!
Brizeida Gallegos Ibarra
Volunteer in Public Schools (VIPS)
Volunteers in Public Schools is an HISD sanctioned program that encourages parents and community members to volunteer their time to help their school. Scarborough High School is encouraging the community to get involved in our school by volunteering during extracurricular activities, the college center, the main office, field trips, tutoring and many other areas that may benefit our students. Any adult who volunteers their time and is directly involved with students and student activities must sign up with the VIPS program.
Are you interested in volunteering for school or HISD events? Click on the following link to see how to register: https://www.houstonisd.org/vips#calendar347170/20230118/month
Houston Metro - Students Ride for Half Price
K-12 students are eligible to receive a discounted METRO Q® Fare Card. Whether heading to class, exploring the city, or meeting with with friends and family, our discounted fare card helps students enjoy savings while using any of the following services:
- Local bus
- Park & Ride
- METRORail
- METRORapid
- METRO curb2curb
Students may apply in person at a RideStore or provide supporting documents to submit an application online. https://www.ridemetro.org/fares/discounted-and-free-programs#K12Students
Xfinity Internet Essential Program
Internet Essentials provides affordable home Internet for qualifying households ($9.95/mo for up to 50 Mbps, or $29.95/mo for up to 100 Mbps) — as well as low-cost computers, free WiFi hotspots, and free Internet training.
You could get your Internet service for free when you qualify for and enroll in ACP and Internet Essentials or Internet Essentials Plus. Learn more at https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/acp/free-internet
Stay Safe From The Summer Heat!
For more information on how to stay safe during periods of extremely high temperatures, go to: https://www.houstonoem.org/