Welcome to Johnson High School

Home of the Jags

Johnson Administrators

• Gary Comalander, Principal• Sean Reno, Curriculum AP• Sara Moseley, 504 Coordinator • Steve Berg, A - E• Candace Pearson, F - Le• Dr. Felecia Joiner, Lf - Ra• Kristina Miranda, Rb - Z

Johnson CounselorsCourtney Tarbox, Lead Counselor A - BL Rebecca Hudkins BN - DPatti Snider E - HEPJulie Metcalf HER - MAKRichard Boeger MAL - PASMary-Louise Solis Martinez PAT - SLBrandy Weaver SM - ZLisa Williams Intervention/STAN Counselor

It’s Tour Time for Students!

It’s Tour Time for Students!

“Not to Equal, but to Excel”

Johnson High School2019-20 Bell Schedule

First Day of School

• Students report to their assigned advisory homeroom to pick up their official schedule

• Mr. Comalander will email the advisory schedule and homeroom assignments the weekend before school starts.

• Posters will be posted throughout the building with alpha breakdown and advisory room assignments

What to Expect at Johnson• Best effort from all

– “Not to equal, but to excel”

• Teachers will work with students to reach their individual potential

• Communication is critical

• Teach kids to be self-advocates

• Homework – Increased expectations and time management is critical

Opportunities to get Involved• Extracurricular involvement was seen as one indicator of success in

our top performing students from all NEISD High Schools

• Involvement in school and community activities – Builds character and connections– Builds leadership and time management skills– Strengthens your high school resume

• There is something for everyone here at Johnson:– Academic UIL & Honor Societies– Athletics– Clubs and Organizations– Debate– Fine Arts: Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Theatre– JROTC– Model UN– Spirit Organizations: Cheer, Dance Teams, and Pep Squad

• See Johnson website for a complete list of clubs and organizations

Tips We Share with Students (and would like for you to reinforce at home)

• Use your Agenda Planner (more details on next slide)

• Keep backpack, binders and folders organized• Make a “To Do” list each night• Establish a routine• Find at least one study buddy in each class• Use teacher web & tutoring resources• Use your family access portal account to check

on assignments – this is for parents AND students

Importance of Agendas• Every 9th grade student will be strongly

encouraged to have an agenda

• It is a very important tool that will be used to teach our students organizational skills

• We encourage parents to review them

Agendas cost $10 and will be available to purchase in Cafeteria at Cub Camp, Prep Days, and during the 1st week of school

Steps to Student Success• Attend class every day• Participate in class • Have a positive attitude• Manage homework well• Study and prepare for tests• Student takes responsibility for their own

learning and utilizes their resources• Students communicate with their teachers

Tips for Parents• Show interest and be available to help – listen to your

child• Communicate with teachers (parent portal, websites,

emails)• Encourage good attendance and school involvement• Be aware of grading cycles and when progress reports

and report cards are posted; see district calendar• Discuss classes and set goals with your child• Monitor your child’s social media• Monitor level of time commitment to activities • Read our weekly Virtual Guidance emails from

Counseling Office

Important Notes• Be aware of your child’s Graduation Plan and graduation

requirements

• From the Summer after 8th grade, semester grades count toward GPA and Rank. So every year is important – we encourage students to start strong

• All Grad Plans require passing the 5 STAAR End of Course (EOC) Exams:– English I and English II– Biology I– Algebra I– US History

Where to Find Skyward Family Access

Skyward Family Access

Communication is Key• Check the Skyward family access on regular

basis• Email teachers if you have a concern• Attend Johnson PTSA Meet the Teachers Night

on September 17th

• Use the Johnson webpage resources• Attend our Parent Nights this fall• If your child will be absent more than 3 days in

a row, call Attendance Office for assignments

Course Concerns• Pre-AP and AP classes can be dropped

– between the 2nd and 9th weeks of the first grading period

– for 2nd semester (let counselor know in December)

• No requests for elective changes will be considered – Only exceptions due to financial and time

requirements:• Athletics, Band, Choir, Orchestra, Debate, JROTC or Spirit

Organizations

How to Drop a Pre-AP Class Once School Has Begun

• Conversation between teacher and parent• Teacher will send drop form home with student• Parent signs the drop form first• Teacher signs the drop form• Teacher sends drop form to counselor who will

make the schedule change • Grade will be weighted and sent to new

teacher

Counseling Office Procedures

When can students meet with their counselor?• For schedule changes or questions:

– Before or after school– During your lunch period– Email questions anytime– Complete a request (found in counseling office) and

counselor will call student from class within 2 days

• Counselors are always available for emergencies

Plans for Guidance Support• Parent Nights in the Fall

– Senior Parent Night on September 10th

– Freshman and Sophomore Parent Night on September 23rd

– Scholarship & FAFSA Night – October 7th

– Junior Parent Night on November 18th

Plans for Guidance Support• Guidance Lessons with students in the

Fall– 9th Grade in late October and December– 10th Grade in late October and December– 11th Grade in mid November and December– 12th Grade will have student conferences in

mid September

Plans for Guidance Support

• Course Selection Sessions with students in the Spring– 9th Grade in late January– 10th Grade in late January– 11th Grade in late January/early February

Plans for Guidance Support• Special Program Meetings

– District College Night on October 30th at Blossom Athletic Center

– PSAT Results & Dual Credit Informational Meeting on January 8th at Johnson

– Johnson Elective Course Fair on January 27th

– District Career Night in April at Blossom Athletic Center

Counseling Office Communicates Important Dates, Reminders and

Provides Resources Via:

Virtual Guidance Weekly EmailsGrade Level Remind Texts

Johnson Counseling Office Website

Get connected to the Johnson Counseling Office by joining our Remind text

accounts! We will send you important grade-level specific information to include important upcoming dates, college visit information, and much more!

For FRESHMAN updates, text @2023ctj to #81010

For SOPHOMORE updates, text @2022ctj to #81010

For JUNIOR updates, text @2021ctj to #81010

For SENIOR updates, text @2020ctj to #81010

Get connected to the Johnson Social Media accounts!

An opportunity to see all the great things happening at CTJ, fine arts, athletics, clubs, student achievements, and much

more!

FACEBOOK at Claudia Taylor “Lady Bird” Johnson High School – North East ISD

TWITTER at CTJHighSchool @CTJohnsonHigh

Most of our Fine Arts, Athletics, Clubs, etc have their own Twitter accounts for those interested.

It’s always a great day to be a Jag!

Thank you for joining us today!

Your students should be ready to pick-up now. Please meet them in the cafeteria/courtyard

area up the main foyer stairs.