Principal's Corner
As we charge into the new semester I want to share with you
two opportunities for students. First, after much discussion
among the faculty, we have agreed upon a later work policy that
should give kids a little bit of grace when they do not turn in
assignments on time. It is critical that students log in
everyday, but if they miss the 11:59 deadline there is a short
window of time in which teachers will accept the work with a
penalty to the grade. Failure to sign in to a class will
result in an absence and may cause a student to lose credit for the
semester for that course.
NEW LATE WORK POLICY ADOPTED FOR SPRING SEMESTER ONLY
Students will be able to turn in 3 late formative assignments of
the student’s choice per cycle.
· Each late assignment submitted will be automatically deducted
30 points and may still have points deducted reflective of
mastery.
· Each assignment must be turned in within two weeks of the
original due date. After that, the late assignment will not be
accepted.
· If the assignment is due within the last two weeks of the
cycle, the assignment must be turned in by the Friday the cycle
ends. After that, the late assignment will not be accepted.
Best practices to be encouraged…
If student is failing class, then they may not be released from
the online class meeting until their work is turned in for the
period.
SPRING FINALS EXAM EXEMPTION
During the spring semester, students may be exempt from final
exams if they meet the conditions identified below. Freshman may be
exempt from one exam, sophomores and juniors may be exempt from two
exams, seniors may be exempt from all exams;
· The student may not have more than 3 absences in any one
class; and
· The student must have an E or S in conduct, with no discipline
referrals; and
· The student must have an 85 average or better for any class in
which they wish to be exempt from the final exam.
NEW COURSE OPTIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED NEXT WEEK
We have been working on our course options for next year, and
will be announcing some new options and new course sequences.
We are excited to share those with you next week!
Highlighted Events
· Fri. Jan. 29th- Teacher Prep Day (NO STUDENTS)
· Mon. Feb. 1st- First Day of Semester
· Tues. Feb. 2nd- Balfour Graduation Orders (Transit Center)
4:30 - 6:30 pm
· Tues. Feb. 2nd- "Must pre register" Zoned Incoming 9th Grade
Course Selection (Online) 5:30 - 6:30 pm
· Wed. Feb. 3rd- College Corner Workshop (Online) 7 - 8 pm
· Fri. Feb. 5th- Report card Day
· Wed. Feb. 10th- PTO Meeting (Online) 6 pm
· Wed. Feb. 10th- College Corner Workshop Wednesdays (Online) 7-
8 pm
February 2021 A/B Calendar
Click 2020-2021 A-B School Calendar Sept 2020 - March
2021.doc to download a copy.
HISD Connect Parent Portal- Student Information Verification
Parents make sure you verify and update
your contact information online.
· Contact Names
· Phone Numbers
· Email Address
· Home Address
Click here to update.
IB Testing Fees Due
All students who are currently taking an IB course (SL2 or HL2)
have been registered for testing. While we do not know
exactly the form testing will take, IB graders will evaluate the
work of each student for each course and will assess a fee.
The actual cost of registering students for courses is $119 per
subject, however, HISD and Lamar HS take on the majority of costs
associated with the registration and administration of exams.
Students are asked to cover part of the fee. Whether you are
taking one exam or are testing in 5 subjects, we ask that students
pay $90. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch are
asked to pay a reduce fee of $30.
Make payments through school pay
at https://tinyurl.com/lamarexamfee
Registration $90.00
Reduced Registration $30
If you are unable to pay at this time, please contact our
Business Office at [email protected].
Testing Information
Dates:
February 23 – PSAT 10 – 10th grade
March 3 – SAT – 11th grade
STAAR EOC Results
Results from the December 2020 administration are now available
at www.TexasAssessment.com for all students who take a
STAAR test in December. Access Codes can be found at the bottom of
all previous STAAR student reports or you can click on Find My
Access Code, if you do not have it.
Communities in SchoolsVirtual Job Readiness Seminar
Communities In Schools would like to invite Lamar High School
students to attend their annual Virtual Job Readiness
Seminar.
When: Friday, January 29, 2021
Time: 1:00 - 3:10 pm
Where: Online
Click: VIRTUAL JOB READINESS SEMINAR- Updated.pdf for
additional information
If you would like to learn more, please contact Ms. Klak with
CIS through teams or by email at [email protected]
Free College- Scholarship Event
When: Saturday, January 30, 2021
Where: VIRTUAL
Time: 9:00am – 10:30am &
10:30am-12:00pm
At this event, students will
· Learn how to finance their college education with
scholarships.
· Connect with a network of 400+ colleges WAIVING
APPLICATION FEES for students.
· Schedule one-on-one sessions with college reps to talk
about their admission & scholarship opportunities at
their schools. Students may receive admission and scholarships
on the spot!
There is no cost for students to participate.
Topics covered during the event include types of federal student
aid, paying for college through service, websites to search for
private scholarships, benefits of community college, responsible
borrowing, and scholarship displacement.
Click: Infinte ScholarsTexas.JPG to download a
copy.
Purchase Your Soccer Tickets
When: Friday, January 29th
Time: 5 pm
Where: Delmar
Boys Varsity Soccer vs Bellaire High School
Go to: https://gofan.co/app/events/206069
Girls Varsity Soccer vs Bellaire High School
Go to: https://gofan.co/app/events/206070
When: Friday, January 29th
Time: 7 pm
Where: Delmar
Lamar's Debate Tournament
Lamar High School Debate is hosting a virtual state
qualifying speech and debate tournament January 28th to the
30th.
For this event to be successful, we are in need of judges. No
experience necessary. Come be entertained in the comfort of your
own home.
Please go to this link to
register. https://forms.gle/aZqKuDK6DTbE8Tb97
You may also contact
Mr. Greg Mayo at [email protected]
Mr. Stephen Jump at [email protected]
PTO Meeting
Please JOIN Lamar's PTO meeting and learn what is
being done to support the teachers and students. The agenda
will include a report from Principal Rita Graves and reports from
many PTO committees. PTO meetings are good time to ask questions
and offer suggestions.
When: February 10, 2021Time: 6PM
Followed byCollege Workshop Wednesday 7PM
Click HERE to join the PTO Meeting and CWWor Click the
link
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College Corner Workshop Wednesdays
Lamar PTO and College Corner have scheduled FOUR new
CWW presentations that you will not want to miss.
Mark you calendars and plan to attend!
Click HERE to join CWW or Click the link
below
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Date: February 3
· Topic: College Essays and Resumes
· Hosted By: Great Expectations, Maryann Monroe
Date: February 10
· Topic: Making a College List
· Hosted By: Bright Futures - Claire Mangrum
Date: February 17
· Topic: ACT, SAT, and CLEP - How To Chose and When To Take
Them
· Hosted By: Huntington Learning Center, Wendy Tilford
Date: February 24
· Topic: What To Do Once You Are Accepted/How to Choose
Hosted By: College Dreams, Penny Linsenmayer
Wraparound Services
Our Wraparound Resource Specialist can help you with the
following:
· Food & Nutrition
· Clothing/Uniforms Assistance
· Rental Assistance
· Homeless Assistance
· School Supplies Assistance
· Mental Health/Counseling Referrals
· Adult Education
· Crisis Support
· Healthcare
· Immigration Services
· Job Assistance
· Out of School Activities & More...
Click: SAF Campaign 2020-2021 (002).docx for
additional information.
SENIOR ADS - BUY OR SUBMIT YOUR AD BY 1/30
Time is running out to purchase and submit a yearbook ad or
shoutout for your senior/student!
The deadline has been extended to 1/30/21 and ad prices
start at just $40!
ADS MUST BE DESIGNED AND SUBMITTED BY SATURDAY, 1/30.
THERE WILL BE NO EXTENSIONS! ACT NOW!
To purchase a yearbook or yearbook ad, follow the
steps below:
--> Go to www.balfour.com
--> Click yearbooks and enter your student's
information
--> Once entered, click SHOP FOR THIS STUDENT
--> You will see all yearbook ad sizes, prices, and all items
available to purchase, such as the yearbook itself!
-->Once you purchase the ad space, you customize it, SUBMIT,
and DONE!
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lamarlifeonline for more
updates!
Please contact Kadee Harper, [email protected],
with questions.
The Lamar High School Yearbook 2020-21 yearbook is
happening!
https://www.youtube.com/embed/F5aX1WEFRH4
With so much going on in our lives this year, it is more
important than ever to capture and remember the events and history
unfolding around our students and school.
We recommend that every student have – a limited-edition
record of our school year that they will have the rest of their
lives.
Our publisher will be printing only enough copies to fill the
orders received, and our order window will be ending soon. Please
don’t miss out on this opportunity – order your copy
at https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=72102
Balfour Graduation Invitations
GRADUATION DATE: Sunday, June 13, 2021
Hello Texans! Its is 2nd Semester and Graduation is around the
corner. Below we have attached links with all information needed
for placing your Graduation Order. Orders can easily be placed
online at balfour.com, placed at our office or placed at school on
designated days. Balfour will be on campus during lunch for
questions and orders on:
Tuesday, Feb. 2
and
Wednesday, Mar. 3
Packets have been left at the front reception area if you would
like a hard copy of either brochure.
Lamar High Schools Custom Balfour Page
https://www.balfour.com/texas/houston/lamar-high-school
Class Jewelry Catalog
https://online.flippingbook.com/view/1018756/
Graduation Catalog
https://online.flippingbook.com/view/673253/
All products except Cap and Gowns and Diploma Frames will be
mailed directly to the students home. Cap and Gowns and Diplomas
Frames will be delivered to the Senior Class at a later date in the
Spring.
Please be aware that an individual processing fee will be
included after March 3, 2021.
Senior Fees After January 12th
Click: SENIOR FEES INFORMATION FLYER after Jan 12
2021.pdf to download a copy.
Interested in Wrestling
Contact Coach Wingard
immediately at [email protected]
if you are interested.
WRESTLING FANCLOTH FUNDRAISER!!!!
LAST CALL!!!!
YOU CAN PURCHASE ITEMS AT THE LINK BELOW: The sale ends February
1st!!
Online store
https://fancloth.shop/ZMCYT
THE ITEMS WILL GET SENT DIRECTLY TO YOU AT YOUR HOME!!! NO MORE
WAITING ON US.
ANYTHING YOU DO HELPS.
When you purchase, you can put Coach Noble/Coach Wingard or a
player's name if you know them!
Appointments
Please try to schedule all appointments for days when students
are virtual to help us limit the number of people on campus during
the day. This is an important part of our Communicable
Diseases Plan and is important in maintaining in-person as an
option for students.
In the event of a true emergency, please call in advance to let
the Welcome Center know you are coming to campus. Please
remember that we cannot check out students during the lunch period
11:45-12:45 p.m., or during the last 30 minutes of the school day
(3:40-4:10 p.m.)
Need Help with Something Else?
If your Advocacy Teacher is …
Your Academic Dean is …
Your Assistant Principal is...
Your Neighborhood Clerk is...
Mr. Arjon or Mr. A. Ryan 9A & 9B
Mr. Jefferson [email protected]
Dr. Cain [email protected]
Ms. Guzman [email protected]
Ms. Argueta or Ms. Valle 9C & 9D
Ms. Lawrence [email protected]
Ms. King [email protected]
Ms. Chavez [email protected]
Mr. Ross or Mr. Bajracharya/Ms. Langford 10A &
10B
Ms. Kamla [email protected]
Dr. Mosby [email protected]
Ms. Lewis
[email protected]
Mr. Rivera-Colon or Mr. Shalin 10C & 10D
Ms. Ballard [email protected]
Ms. Fernandez [email protected]
Ms. Lewis
[email protected]
Mr. Sartor or Mr. Sarabia 11A & 11B
Ms. Brooks [email protected]
Ms. Mann [email protected]
Ms. McCourt [email protected]
Ms. Cobb or Mr. Firozi 11C & 11D
Mr. Mahone [email protected]
Mr. Thompson [email protected]
Ms. Ramirez [email protected]
Ms. Rancifer or Ms. Hicks 12A &12B
Ms. Pruitt [email protected]
Ms. Pizana [email protected]
Ms. O'Banner [email protected]
Mr. Mahendran or Ms. Wu 12C &12D
Mr. Braham
[email protected]
Mr. Alaniz [email protected]
Mr. Osborne [email protected]
An Inspirational Moment
" When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is
wrought in our life or in the life of another."
Author: Helen Keller
