Kingwood Park Panthers: a New High School Opens Pages 10-11

AUGUST 2007 HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Kingwood Park Panthers: a new high school opens Pages 10-11

Great Teachers Choices Registration Info Meet the Board Humble ISD’s Special high school Information on school Get to know your Teachers of programs benefit orientations, open School Board the Year students houses and more Trustees pages 4-6 page 9 pages 12-15 page 17 2 Your SCHOOLS August 07 Superintendent’s View School supply sales offer tinuing at an equally fast pace to keep up. Three schools are open- one-stop shopping ing this year: River Pines Elemen- tary and Ross Sterling Middle Humble ISD and Educational schools in the southern portion of Products Incorporated are offering the school district and Kingwood parents an opportunity for “one- Park High School opens in King- stop” school supply shopping. wood. This former Kingwood 9th Parents may purchase pre- grade campus will house 9th and packaged school supply kits 10th graders. The campus will add for students in pre-kindergarten a grade each year until it becomes through the fifth grade. The a 9-12th grade campus in 2009. kits, designed according to each I hope that you have fol- school’s specification, will be on lowed the school district’s budget sale Aug. 16-18 at The Gym for development process over the schools in Humble and Atascocita by Dr. Guy Sconzo past year, as well as the 80th Texas and 23800 Highway 59 North Back to school time always Legislature’s failure to provide (shopping center where Luby’s brings back memories of excite- additional and much needed cafeteria is located) for all schools ment and anticipation of seeing funding for the state’s schools. in Kingwood except for Woodland favorite teachers and friends who School funding from the state is Hills Elementary. Hours of the sale somehow managed to change frozen at 2005-06 levels. There will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. elementary schools. remarkably over the three months is no new funding again this year 16, noon to 9 p.m. on Aug. 17 and Prices are: Pre-K, $28.50; after summer break. for increases in even the basics 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 18. kindergarten, $28.50; first and I am looking at the 2007-08 such as utility costs or insurance Woodland Hills Elementary second grades, $32.50; third and school year with great anticipation coverage. PTA is conducting its own school fourth grades, $35; and fifth grade, as home construction is continu- We know that our parents supply sale. Woodland Hills $36. Checks should be made paying at a record pace. As you well have high expectations for their parents may contact the school for able to EPI. know, with those new homes come children’s success and it is our job more information. Parents who wish to purchase lots of children. Humble ISD end- to meet those expectations. This The Gym is located at supplies on their own may obtain a ed last year with just over 31,000 focus will help keep us focused 2325-G Atascocita Road, Humble, list from their child’s school, from students. This year we expect to on our community’s children 77396. Packets sold here will be the district’s web site at www.hum- enroll about 33,478! and the personalized education for Eagle Springs, Fields, Humble, ble.k12.tx.us or from the Humble Needless to say, the school that each one deserves! Welcome Lakeland, Maplebrook, North Belt, ISD Public Information Offfice at district’s building program is con- Back to School! Oak Forest, Oaks, Park Lakes, Pine 281-641-8200. Forest, River Pines, Summerwood, Sixth-grade supply packets Timbers, and Whispering Pines are sold at some middle schools Find out what school your child elementary schools. during orientation. However, most middle and high school students will attend through our website! Kingwood packets will be available at 23800 Highway 59 receive supply lists from their To find what school your child will attend, log North, Kingwood, 77339, for Bear teachers during the first week of on to www.humble.k12.tx.us. Click on “Our Schools” and then “Atten- Branch, Deerwood, Elm Grove, classes. Students should bring dance Zones” to find an alphabetical listing of subdivisions. You will be Foster, Greentree, Hidden Hollow, paper, pencils and pens on the first able to see what schools serve your subdivision or apartment complex. Shadow Forest and Willow Creek day of school.

Our Mission Board of Trustees On the Cover Humble ISD The mission of the Humble Independent Some homes not served by Humble ISD receive Jim Eggers, president Panther Pride is very much alive as this newsletter as a result of postal routes cross- School District is to provide a safe, student- Dave Martin, vice president Kingwood Park High School opens ing over district lines. To save money, we must centered, supportive environment that utilizes mail to an entire postal carrier route. all resources for the education of our children. Daniel G. Huberty, secretary for 2007-2008. Outside the entrance Essential to this process is a district, parent, Keith Lapeze, parliamentarian to the new academic wing are, from Humble Independent School District does not discrimi- and community partnership that fosters mutual Lynn Fields, member left, Kristi Murphy, Katelynn Martin, nate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, respect and willingness to work together. sex or disability in providing education services. Janet Our students will develop personal dignity, Dr. Bonnie Longnion, member Barrett Johannsen, Alison Simonetty Orth (281-641-8000) has been designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements self-worth, and skills to prepare them to meet Charles Cunningham, member and Alie Matthews. of Title IX and compliance with the non-discrimination the challenges of the future. requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us 3 Your SCHOOLS August 07

Humble ISD Bus transportation 2007-08 Early release dates Humble Elementary Schools ISD provides transportation Calendar Oct. 31, Nov. 1-2, March 27, May 8, June 3 for students For parent conferences. Classes will meet: who live more Pre-K morning session, 8 to 10 a.m. First Semester than two miles 82 School Days Pre-K afternoon session, 10 to 11:30 a.m. 7 Professional Growth/Workdays from their Kindergarten through Grade 5, 8 to 11:30 a.m. home campus Aug. 20-24...... Prof. Growth/Workdays and for those Middle Schools Aug. 27...... Begin First Semester who must cross Dec. 20-21, June 2-3 a hazardous thoroughfare to get to Sept. 3...... School Holiday Students will be taking final exams. Classes will dismiss at noon. school. Bus schedules will be posted Labor Day at each school one to two weeks pri- Oct. 8...... Student Holiday High Schools or to the start of school. They also Prof. Growth/Workday Students will have early release for final exams on the following dates. will be available on the district’s web site at www.humble.k12.tx.us. Oct. 23-26...... TAKS exit level retests Early release times will be announced by the schools. If you have questions, contact your Nov. 21-23...... Thanksgiving Holiday school or the district’s transportation Atascocita, Humble, Kingwood and Kingwood Park high schools: Dec. 21...... End First Semester department at 281-641-8720. Dec. 19-21, May 30, June 2-3 Dec. 24-Jan. 4...... Winter Holidays

Jan. 7...... Student Holiday Quest High School: Nov.8-9 (Fall Forum), Dec. 20-21 and June 2-3 Prof. Growth/Workday Services for students with disabilities Second Semester 95 School Days Humble ISD is responsible for 3 Professional Growth/Workdays School hours identifying, locating and evaluating Jan. 8...... Begin Second Semester Elementary all children with disabilities who are in need of special education and Jan. 21...... MLK Holiday Pre-K, 8 to 11:20 a.m. or noon to 3:20 p.m. Kindergarten, 8 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. related services who live within Feb. 25...... Student Holiday Grades 1-5, 8 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. the school district’s boundaries. Prof. Growth/Workday Children who have a disability, or March 4-7...... TAKS testing: Middle schools are suspected of having a disability, gr. 3-5, 7-10 & exit level retests 8:35 a.m. to 3:55 p.m. (exceptions noted below) may be referred to Humble ISD. March 17-21...... Spring Vacation Atascocita Middle, 8:40 a.m. to 4 p.m. For children ages 3-21, contact Creekwood Middle students start at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday. the elementary, middle or high April 8...... TAKS testing: gr. 5 & 8 Humble and Sterling MS students are dismissed at 1:10 p.m. on Friday. school in your neighborhood. For April 21*...... Student Holiday children from birth through age 2, Prof. Growth/Workday call Humble ISD special education High schools *pending Board action at 281-641-8326 or Early Childhood 7:25 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (exceptions noted below) Intervention Keep Pace Program at April 29-May 2...... TAKS : All high school students start at 9:25 a.m. on Thursday. gr. 3-10 & exit level 281-397-4000 (all areas except zip Kingwood Ninth Grade students are dismissed at 2:40 p.m. daily. code 77044) or Early Childhood May 13...... TAKS: gr. 5 test, gr. 8 retest Intervention Bay Area Program at May 26...... Memorial Day Holiday 281-838-4477 (zip code 77044). If you are unsure about which June 3...... Last Day of School schools serve your neighborhood June 4...... Prof. Growth/Workday Sales Tax Holiday August 17-19, 2007 or location, or if you are making Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes on July 1-2...... TAKS: gr. 3, 5 & 8 retests the referral during the summer, call August 17, 18, and 19 - the state’s annual tax holiday. The law exempts the special education department July 15-18...... TAKS exit level retests most clothing and footwear priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, at 281-641-8326. All referrals are TOTAL FOR SCHOOL YEAR which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend. Back- confidential and the parent, legal 177 Days of Instruction packs under $100 and used by elementary and secondary students are guardian or surrogate parent has the 10 Professional Growth/Workdays also exempt. right to refuse services.

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Teachers of the Year honored for excellence

Humble ISD’s 2007-2008 it’s how you learn,” she said. next. She’s always on the lookout Teachers of the Year are Kyle Fer- Ferrall had plenty of posi- for “teachable moments.” rall, first grade teacher at Wood- tive influences in her life that led One issue important to her land Hills Elementary, and Karen her to teaching, but it was one bad both professionally and person- Gallow, seventh grade Language teacher who also made a big im- ally is identifying and retaining Arts teacher at Timberwood Middle pact on her life. That teacher used competent teachers. To further School. A committee chose them intimidation, insisting on a quiet, that goal, she helped start Humble from among 35 nominees based on tomb-like classroom. Ferrall tells ISD’s teacher induction/mentoring essays and interviews. her students about that teacher, program, which continues today. making sure they know she is their “It is critical that we identify com- friend who will help them through petent teachers that will help build the learning process. the minds of our future genera- Ferrall has taught for 30 tion,” Ferrall said. years, and is amazed that she is Kyle Ferrall has taught first still passionate about her job. “I grade at Woodland Hills Elemen- teasingly tell my friends it is be- tary for 20 years. She earned a cause I get to perform each day,” bachelor’s degree from Kent State Karen Gallow she said. Each day offers new University, and a master’s degree After 17 years of teaching, challenges. “I am working with in Reading Specialization from Timberwood Middle School’s the incalculable human element, the University of Kansas. Ferrall Karen Gallow has learned the the first grader,” she said. The is certified for Gifted and Tal- importance of flexibility. “I may most exciting part of her job is ented education, and also recently think that I have the perfect lesson never knowing what’s going to became certified for English as a plan, but later realize there’s a happen from one minute to the Second Language. different way to approach it, or a student asks a question that takes Kyle Ferrall the lesson in a more meaningful First grade isn’t as easy as direction,” she said. many people remember. There are The sign of a good teacher is a lot of lessons to cover, and many the ability to adapt, Gallow says. aren’t in textbooks. Woodland That can mean changing teaching Hills Elementary teacher Kyle Fer- methods for each student. Every rall’s students are learning more child needs something special in than just how to read and write. order to achieve the challenges They’re also learning how to make required by the curriculum. good choices, help other people, Gallow wanted to teach Eng- and develop caring attitudes. lish because her English teachers If that weren’t enough, she’s brought to life the power of the also teaching them to be citizens written word and made her want of the world. to share it. “What I enjoy most is “I don’t think we talk to seeing success. Seeing a student’s children often enough like they’re eyes light up when he understands going to be the adults of the future, a new concept and feels good and we have just 177 days to make about it… that’s what we’re here an impact on them,” she said. for,” she said. For Ferrall, one of the most Communication is key when important lessons to teach her educating middle school students students is that learning is fun for Gallow said. Knowing what inter- everyone. She also makes sure Dylan Campbell of Woodland Hills Elementary School enjoys sharing his writing ests kids makes it easier to com- they know it’s OK to make mis- with first grade teacher Mrs. Ferrall. Dylan was wearing a cap in class because municate with them in a way that takes. “Children are often discour- it was his birthday and that is a special birthday treat. makes learning pertinent, she said. aged from making mistakes, but That includes keeping track of

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Teachers of the Year everything from what they’re read- purpose and form their own ing, to what music and TV shows opinions, versus taking the printed they like. word at face value. That focus on communica- “There are hardly any words tion extends to parents as well. to express the feeling of being Gallow sends parents a weekly honored with such an award by e-mail on upcoming assignments your peers,” she said. “It’s an and important dates to remember. especially rewarding achieve- Gallow credits today’s ment because it is bestowed by technology for improvements in staff members and other teachers students’ writing abilities. “Stu- who work hard to excel and serve dents are more apt to find their students.” Melissa Wallis Patty Lam own voices in their writing,” she “Teaching isn’t something District Finalist District Finalist said. She believes familiarity with that can be done in the normal Elm Grove Elementary Greentree Elementary a variety of media helps them to workday; it’s just not possible,” express what they want to say in she said. “It takes those extra their writing. hours during the summer, week- Gallow says changes in ends, and nights, to be prepared, teaching methods have helped to be the best teacher you can be.” educators improve as well. Teach- Karen Gallow has taught ers now balance reading instruc- Language Arts at Timberwood tion and focus on comprehension, Middle School for the past two rather than relying strictly on years. She organized Timber- whole language or phonics. “It’s wood’s first National Junior not just the ability to recall and Honor Society, and works with pronounce words, but to under- other Humble ISD educators on stand and evaluate what they’re Advanced Placement curriculum. reading.” Her class teaches Gallow earned a bachelor’s degree students to determine the author’s in English from Lamar University. Debbie Huxohl Stephanie Tompkins District Finalist District Finalist Willow Creek Elementary Atascocita Middle School

Timberwood Middle School teacher Karen Gallow says that knowing what interests kids makes it easier to communicate with them in a way that makes learning pertinent. At right, she visits with Maximiliano Castillo about an assignment.

Sara Burkhalter David Duez District Finalist District Finalist Humble Middle School Atascocita High School

Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us 6 Your SCHOOLS August 07 Honoring our exceptional Teachers of the Year! Sheryl Siwek Sherry Fischer Yvonne Harris Bear Branch Elementary Deerwood Elementary Eagle Springs Elementary

Zane Barra Angela Mabrey Dan Anderson Melinda Butler Darrell Rogers Cynthia Ruff Foster Elementary Hidden Hollow Elementary Humble Elementary Jack Fields, Sr. Elementary Lakeland Elementary Maplebrook Elementary

Karen Rodriguez Stefanie Erb Paige Corman Jerry Bales Sandra Longhofer Shannon Lalmansingh North Belt Elementary Oak Forest Elementary Oaks Elementary Park Lakes Elementary Pine Forest Elementary Summerwood Elementary

Marcia Paulhus Sandra Childress Judy Brown Janice Lemm Becky Loper Crystal Livingston Timbers Elementary Whispering Pines Elementary Creekwood Middle School Kingwood Middle School Riverwood Middle School Humble High School

Alicia Narcisse Destry Balch Jeremy Stamm James Nerad Shaunna Smith Debbie Burch Humble Ninth Grade Kingwood High School Kingwood Park High Quest High School Career and Tech Ed Center Structured Learning Center

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Season football tickets are sold at the Humble All remaining season tickets will go on sale to the ISD Athletic Office, 20200 Eastway Village Drive (in general public on a first-come, first serve basis beginning the Administration Building next to Home Depot) from 8 a.m. to Aug. 27. Cost is $24 for Atascocita High School (four home games) and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. From Aug. 6-17, last year’s season ticket holders $30 for Humble and Kingwood high schools (five home games). may purchase only the seats they held in 2006-2007. From Aug. 20-24, General admission tickets to Atascocita, Humble and Kingwood last year’s season ticket holders may exchange or increase their tickets. games will be on sale at the high schools, middle schools and Athletic Ticket options are not transferable to another individual. Children sitting Office the week of each home game. Cost is $3 for students and $5 for in the reserved section must have a reserved ticket. adults. Tickets bought at the gate cost $6. Away game tickets are available Tickets should be purchased in person. For those who will be out at the Athletic Office the week of each game. of town during ticket sales, a check may be mailed to the Athletic Office. Tickets for Kingwood Park, which is playing at the junior varsity However, people who pay by mail need to come in person to pick up their level this year, will be available at the game. Cost is $3 for adults and $2 tickets. If you had season tickets but do not plan to purchase tickets this for students. year, please inform Naomi Curry or Sylvia Lozano at 281-641-8130. Call 281-641-8130 for more information.

2007 Varsity Football Schedule ATASCOCITA HUMBLE Eagles Wildcats DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME Fri...... Aug. 31...... Crosby...... Crosby...... 7:00 DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME Fri...... Sept. 14...... Spring Woods...... Tully...... 7:30 Fri...... Aug. 31...... Eisenhower...... Thorne...... 7:30 Thu...... Sept. 20...... Willis***...... Turner...... 7:00 Fri...... Sept. 14...... Jersey Village...... Turner...... 7:30 Fri...... Sept. 28...... *West Brook...... Durley...... 7:30 Fri...... Sept. 21...... Spring...... Spring...... 7:30 Fri...... Oct. 5...... *Port Arthur...... Turner...... 7:30 Fri...... Sept. 28...... *Baytown Sterling**...... Turner...... 7:30 Fri...... Oct. 12...... *Humble ...... Turner (visitor)..... 7:30 Fri...... Oct. 5...... *Channelview...... Channelview...... 7:30 Sat...... Oct. 20...... *Channelview**...... Turner...... 6:00 Fri...... Oct. 12...... *Atascocita...... Turner (home)....7:30 Fri...... Oct. 26...... *Baytown Sterling...... Stallworth...... 7:30 Fri...... Oct. 19...... *Kingwood...... Turner (visitor)...7:30 Fri...... Nov. 2...... *Kingwood...... Turner (visitor)..... 7:30 Fri...... Oct. 26...... *Baytown Lee...... Turner...... 7:30 Fri...... Nov. 9...... *Baytown Lee...... Turner ...... 7:30 Fri...... Nov. 2...... *West Brook...... Durley...... 7:30 *District **Homecoming ***Parents’ Night Sat...... Nov. 10...... *Port Arthur Memorial***... Turner...... 6:00 *District **Homecoming ***Parents’ Night KPHS has only freshmen and sophomores for 2007-2008. KPHS is fielding varsity teams in all sports except football, which it is playing at the JV level. KPHS will add varsity football in KINGWOOD 2008-2009. Mustangs Kingwood Park Panthers JV DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME (Silver/Black) DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME Fri...... Sept. 7...... Clear Creek...... Clear Creek...... 7:30 Thu...... Aug. 30...... Barbers Hill...... Barbers Hill...... TBD Sat...... Sept. 15...... Klein...... Turner...... 7:00 ...... Alvin Manvel...... KPHS...... 7 p.m. Fri...... Sept. 21...... College Park...... Turner...... 7:30 Thu...... Sept. 6...... Dekaney...... Turner...... 4:30/6:30 p.m. Fri...... Sept. 28...... *Baytown Lee...... Stallworth...... 7:30 Thu...... Sept. 13...... Magnolia West...... Magnolia W...... 5:00/6:30 p.m. Sat...... Oct. 6...... *West Brook**...... Turner...... 6:00 Thu...... Sept. 20...... Pearland Dawson...... KPHS...... 5:30/7p.m. Fri...... Oct. 12...... *Port Arthur Memorial...Port Arthur...... 7:30 Thu...... Sept. 27...... Cy Falls...... Cy Falls ...... 5/7 p.m. Fri...... Oct. 19...... *Humble...... Turner (home)...... 7:30 Thu...... Oct. 4...... Clear Springs...... CCISD Stadium .... 4:30/6:30 p.m. Fri...... Oct. 26...... *Channelview...... Channelview...... 7:30 Thu...... Oct. 18...... Pearland Dawson...... Dawson...... 5:30/7 p.m. Fri...... Nov. 2...... *Atascocita***...... Turner (home)...... 7:30 Thu...... Oct. 25...... Alvin Manvel...... Manvel...... 4:30/6:30 p.m. Fri...... Nov. 9...... *Baytown Sterling...... Stallworth...... 7:30 Thu. ....Nov. 1...... Cy Springs...... KPHS...... 5/7 p.m. Thu...... Nov. 8...... Clear Springs...... Turner...... 4:30/6:30 p.m. *District **Homecoming ***Parents’ Night

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Homework tips for parents Artwork by students chosen

Make sure your child has a quiet, well-lit place to for billboard, calendar do homework. Avoid having Usually when someone is such as computers, is modified to your child do homework with proud of an elementary student’s accommodate the special needs the television on or in places artwork, it ends up on the fam- students. with other distractions, such ily refrigerator. But a Pine Forest The biggest lesson the stu- as people coming and going. Elementary student has a much dents took away from that visit Make sure the materi- larger venue for his work; his was they had more similarities als your child needs, such as latest creation covers a billboard than differences with the special paper, pencil and a dictionary, along a Houston freeway. needs children. “One huge connec- are available. Ask your child if help, provide guidance, not an- Second grader Paul Wen- tion they made is that some of the specific materials will be needed swers. Giving answers means your genroth won an art contest held things special needs students use for some projects and get them in child will not learn the material. by the Mental Health and Mental and play with are the same things advance. Too much help teaches your child Retardation Authority of Harris they do,” said Norris. “So it was Help your child with time that when the going gets rough, County. His work illustrates a eye-opening for them, that we re- management. Establish a set time someone will do the work for him billboard purchased by the orga- ally are the same.” each day for doing homework. or her. nization. Paul’s picture will also That lesson fit in well with the Don’t let your child leave home- When the teacher asks that be featured on MHMRA’s 2008 theme of the art contest, “Hearts work until just before bedtime. you play a role in homework, do calendar, along with those of two and Hands Together,” said art Think about using a weekend it. Cooperate with the teacher. It of his classmates, Christon Cox teacher Cathy Ransdell. Paul’s morning or afternoon for working shows your child that the school and Mykal Grimes. water color picture shows a portion on big projects, especially if the and home are a team. Follow the Paul and his classmates’ art of a globe, with people standing project involves getting together directions given by the teacher. was inspired during a visit to one on it while holding hands. “The with classmates. If homework is meant to be of their school’s special needs program highlights that we all have Be positive about homework. done by your child alone, stay classrooms, said teacher Becky a heart, we all have hands,” Rans- Tell your child how important away. Too much parent involve- Norris. Special needs students dell said. school is. The attitude you express ment can prevent homework from spend time in traditional class- Art was chosen from school about homework will be the at- having some positive effects. rooms, Norris said, so the students children in the greater Houston titude your child acquires. Homework is a great way for kids know and are friends with each area. The billboard sign with When your child does home- to develop independent, lifelong other. Before beginning their art Paul’s artwork will likely appear work, you do homework. Show learning skills. project, students in the traditional in several parts of town over the your child that the skills they Stay informed. Talk with your class visited the special needs next few months, before eventually are learning are related to things child’s teacher. Make sure you classrooms for the first time. The moving to MHMRA’s building in you do as an adult. If your child know the purpose of homework and children looked at how equipment, Bellaire. is reading, you read too. If your what your child’s class rules are. child is doing math, balance your Help your child figure out checkbook. what is hard homework and what When your child asks for is easy homework. Have your child do the hard work first. This will mean he will be most alert when facing the biggest challenges. Easy material will seem to go fast when fatigue begins to set in. Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Intergovern- mental and Interagency Affairs, Educational Partnerships and Fam- Pine Forest Elementary School students Mykal Grimes, Christon Cox and Paul ily Involvement Unit, Homework Wengenroth received School Board Awards of Commendation for having artwork Tips for Parents, Washington, D.C., selected for a billboard and calendar promoting the Mental Health and Mental 2003. Retardation Authority of Harris County.

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Know your options: District offers high school choices Forest Drive in Humble. Approxi- credit while still in high school. By mately 250 students in grades 9-12 completing a dual credit enrollment attend Quest. course, students receive both high school and college credit. Classes Career & Technology Programs are offered at the high schools and Pre-Engineering, Medical at North Harris Montgomery Com- Physiology, Wildlife and Recre- munity College District campuses. ation Management, Accounting and Early College students have an Automotive Technology are just a opportunity to complete their first sampling of the many career and two years of college while still in technology courses available to high school. students. A number of programs offer students the opportunity to earn Kingwood Park High School professional certifications. These Kingwood Park High School certifications allow students to get a offers the choice of a smaller high Jamie Dvorak and Arnulfo Navarro are looking forward to tackling a head start on their careers or obtain school. The school is designed for challenging college-preparatory curriculum through Humble High School’s well-paying jobs while going to 1,600 students. Space is allotted International Baccalaureate Program. college or technical school. Best of for approximately 75 students per all, students gain insight into differ- grade to transfer into the school One of the great things about Students pursuing the IB Diploma ent career fields so they can make from other attendance zones within being a kid is your future is wide- also write a college-level research informed choices about their future. Humble ISD. This year, spaces open and you can become any- paper, participate in service learn- Some classes are held on the high were filled by late March and a thing you want. But that also can ing, and take internal and external school campuses. Others are held at wait list was created to be reviewed be scary. How do you know what examinations. Students throughout the Career and Technology Edu- during the summer. The school will you’re really good at? How do you the district can apply to the pro- cation Center, 9155 Will Clayton serve grades 9-10 this year, with decide what to do with your life? gram, located at Humble High. The Parkway, in Humble. Bus transpor- 11th grade added in 2008 and 12th High school helps students district plans to offer the IB Middle tation is provided. grade added in 2009. New pro- answer these questions. Humble Years Program at Sterling Middle grams planned especially for KPHS ISD offers a variety of high school School in 2008-2009. Dual Credit and Early College include wrestling and auto body choices designed to prepare stu- Students can earn college shop. dents for colleges and careers. As Quest High School children approach their high school Humble ISD opened Quest years, families will want to learn High School in 1995 to provide a about high school choices offered small school environment with an to students district-wide. Most innovative curriculum. All Quest programs require advance applica- students participate in service tion, so the middle school years are learning at off-campus sites and a good time to begin thinking about seniors design and implement an high school choices. To learn more, original service learning project. visit www.humble.k12.tx or talk to Some of the colleges that Quest a school counselor. High School graduates have gone on to attend include The University International Baccalaureate (IB) of California at Berkeley, Tulane, Program Texas A&M, UT-Austin, Baylor, The IB Program offers SMU, Wheaton College, California students a rigorous college-prepa- Institute of the Arts, the University ratory education with an interna- of Houston Honors College, Penn Jordan Serafini at Kingwood High landed a paid internship at Deerbrook Forest tional perspective. Students study State and more. Quest High School Chrysler Jeep this summer thanks to his high school auto tech classes. The foreign language, higher math, has won numerous awards and is internship is part of the Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) program. college-level science, humani- housed in the district’s Community Career and technology classes allow students to explore their interests, and many ties and art history or studio art. Learning Center at 19801 Timber students get a head start on their careers. Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us 10 YourYour SCHOOLS SCHOOLS AugustAugust 06 07 Kingwood Park High History gets made this August Kingwood Park faculty plan to al- as Humble ISD opens another high low students to choose their house, school — Kingwood Park. which will each have a special Kingwood Park High School theme, at the end of this school is located at 4015 Woodland Hills year. The 2007-2008 school year is Drive, site of the former Kingwood a transitional year because King- Ninth Grade Campus. The campus wood Park will be serving fresh- has gained more than $33 million men from both Kingwood High in renovations and and KPHS, due to additions to grow ongoing construc- into a compre- History of Humble ISD tion at KHS. hensive, four- High School Openings Kingwood year high school Park’s new 2007 Kingwood Park campus. academic wing 2006 Atascocita High More than features flexible 1995 Quest High 180,000 square learning areas 1979 Kingwood High feet have been outside classrooms 1965 Humble High added to ac- where students 1929 Charles Bender High commodate the can work on group additional grades projects or study and to support more personal- independently. Computers are con- ized learning through the school’s veniently located here for student new design around four “houses.” use. Also new to the school are two Houses divide the student body 129-seat lecture theaters, which into smaller groups so that teachers provide teachers with a place to and administrators can better focus schedule special presentations and on students’ individualized needs. meetings.

What grades will be attending Kingwood Park High School? 2007-2008: All 9th graders in Kingwood (due to ongoing construction at Kingwood High), 10th graders from the Kingwood Park attendance area, and in-district transfer students

2008-2009: 9th, 10th and 11th graders from the Kingwood Park attendance area and in-district transfer students (9th graders from the Kingwood High attendance area will now be at KHS )

2009-2010: 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders from the Kingwood Park Above, freshmen Alison Simonetty and Alie Matthews test out a new forest green attendance area and in-district transfer students locker. School colors are black, silver and forest green.

Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us Your SCHOOLS August August 0706 11 Panthers Students will enjoy new facilities for athletics, fine arts and other elective courses. Additions include a new auditorium, gym- nasium, swimming pool, athletic fields and more. Kingwood Park’s size is distinctive. The campus has been designed to serve 1,600 students – making it smaller than Atascocita, Humble and Kingwood high schools. Kingwood Park will serve students from the Kingwood Middle School attendance zone as well as students from other areas of the district who prefer a smaller high school or are interested in a program offered at Kingwood Park. Wrestling and auto body classes are some of the special programs planned for KPHS. Approximately 75 students per grade level will be permitted to transfer from other Above, a large painted panther areas of Humble ISD to Kingwood mascot adorns the second story wall Park. above the commons area. Students Voters approved bond issues Alison Simonetty, Katelynn Martin, Barrett Johannsen, Kristi Murphy and in 2002 and 2005 to fund the con- Alie Matthews look down upon the struction of Kingwood Park. For commons from the second floor. years, residents expressed concerns about the large student enrollment at Kingwood High and said there was a need for another high school.

Above, computers are conveniently located in flexible learning areas outside classrooms. Barrett Johannsen and Katelynn Martin try them out. Huge windows provide plenty of natural light.

At left, Panther Pride is evident, as students are excited about establishing traditions at a new school. The class of 2010 will be the first Kingwood Park graduates.

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Back-to-School registration information New Student Enrollment To show qualification for the program, parents bring to registration: Please log on to https://public.humble.k12.tx.us • qualifying based on income: proof of household income (one month’s and register online. After registering online, current payroll check stubs; or, if self-employed, a copy of previous year’s print out the control number. Complete the registra- income tax form; or a copy of food stamp and/or AFDC approval letter) tion process by bringing the control number and required • qualifying based on language: the child should be present at registration documents to your child’s school during the registration dates for testing and times listed below. Documents needed to complete registration are your • qualifying based on military service: statement of service or official letter child’s official birth certificate, immunization record, the child’s social secu- from commander; copy of death certificate from Department of Defense or rity card, mailing address of previous school/last report card, proof of resi- memorandum signed by the Casualty Office; copy of Purple Heart orders dency in Humble ISD (water, gas or electric bill) and parent’s driver license or citation or copy of the Line of Duty Determination or copy of an official for identification purposes. letter from commander Parents also need to bring to registration the child’s official birth certifi- Pre-Kindergarten cate, immunization record, the child’s social security card, proof of residency Humble ISD offers free half-day pre-kindergarten for 3 and 4 year-olds in Humble ISD (water, gas or electric bill) and parent’s drivers license for who qualify by having difficulty speaking and comprehending English, meet- identification purposes. Children who qualify based on language must be ing free/reduced price lunch guidelines, are in foster care or homeless. Also present for testing. Otherwise, children should not attend registration. eligible are children of persons serving active duty in the military (including state military forces or a reserve of the armed forces on active duty), and the Kindergarten children of those killed or injured while on active duty. All Humble ISD elementaries offer full-day kindergarten from 8 a.m. to Pre-kindergarten registration for all schools will be at Lakeland El- 1:50 p.m. Parents register online and complete the registration process at their ementary Aug. 8 from 8-4 p.m. and Aug. 9 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. child’s school during posted registration dates and hours. Elementary Schools Bear Branch Elementary 281-641-1600 Foster Elementary 281-641-1400 After completing online registration, parents bring the required docu- After completing online registration, parents ments to school Aug. 15 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Families attend should bring the required documents to school beginning a PTA meeting to meet the school staff on Friday, Aug. 24, at 6 p.m., fol- Aug. 15 to complete the registration process. Hours are lowed by two Parent Orientation sessions at 6:30 and 7 p.m. 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Families are invited to Back to School Orientation on Friday, Aug. 24, from Deerwood Elementary 281-641-2200 3-6:30 p.m. Parents bring annual update documents to After parents complete online registration, call 281-641-2203 to orientation. schedule an appointment. Registration for new students will run Aug. 15-23, from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Parents of returning students complete the Greentree Elementary 281-641-1900 Annual Update online and bring the Signature/Permission and Compulsory After completing online registration, parents call to Attendance forms to the Dolphin Debut on Thursday, Aug 24, from 3-7 p.m. make an appointment to complete registration. All fami- Grade level orientations begin at 4 p.m. lies can pick up Gator Fest packets beginning Wednesday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fill out and return packets on Thursday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m.-2 Eagle Springs Elementary 281-641-3100 p.m. or Friday, Aug. 24, from 7-11 a.m. Gator Fest orientations are Aug. 24. After completing online registration, parents call 281-641-3100 to schedule an appointment for completing registration. Registration begins Hidden Hollow Elementary 281-641-2400 Aug. 14 from 8-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m. Evening appointments will be After completing online registration, parents bring required docu- available on Aug. 16 and 21, from 1-7 p.m. No registration on Aug. 25 dur- ments to school to complete the process. Registration dates are Wednesday, ing orientation. Families are invited to Flight School Orientation on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 8:30-11:30 a.m.; Thursday, Aug. 16, from 1-4 p.m.; Monday, Aug. 25. Please walk, bike or carpool, as parking is limited. Orientation will Aug. 20-Friday, Aug. 24, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Kindergarten Orientation is be Aug. 25 at the following times: kindergarten and first grade, 9-9:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, from 5-6:30 p.m. Meet the Teacher Night for all students and 10:40-11:25 a.m.; second grade, 9:50- 10:35 a.m. and 11:30-12:15 p.m.; is Thursday, Aug. 23, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. third and fourth grade, 1-1:45 p.m. and 2:40-3:25 p.m.; fifth grade, 1:50-2:35 p.m. and 3:40-4:25 p.m. Humble Elementary 281-641-1100 Elm Grove Elementary 281-641-1700 After completing online registration, parents bring the required docu- After completing online registration, parents bring the required documents to school to complete the registration process. Registration dates are ments to school beginning Aug. 14 to complete the registration process from Monday, Aug. 20 –Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 9-11 a.m. and from 1-2 p.m.; 9-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Families are invited to Meet the Teacher on Thursday, Aug. 23 from noon-6:00 p.m.; and Friday, Aug. 24, from noon- Friday, Aug. 24, from 5-6 p.m. Kindergarten Orientation for parents only is 5:30 p.m. Back to School Fest/Title 1 Annual Meeting is Aug. 24 from 5:30- Thursday, Aug. 23, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

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Back-to-School registration information Jack M. Fields Sr. Elementary 281-641-2700 may pick up their Back to School packet on Once completing online registration, parents of new students bring Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 4-6 p.m. Panther required documents to the school Aug. 21 from 2-6:30 p.m.; Aug. 22 from 8 Premiere Parent/Student Orientation will be a.m.-2 p.m.; Aug. 23 from noon-6:30 p.m.; and Aug. 24 from 8 a.m.-noon. All on Friday, Aug. 24. Parents need to return the families are invited to Fields First Day Fest/Title 1 Annual Meeting on Aug. completed packets to teachers at this time. Times 25 from 9 a.m.-noon. No registration will occur during First Day Fest. for each grade are: kindergarten , 5-5:45 p.m.; first grade, 4-4:45 p.m.; second grade, 6-6:45 p.m.; third grade, 3-3:45 p.m.; fourth grade, 2-2:45 p.m.; fifth Lakeland Elementary 281-641-1200 grade, 7-7:45 p.m. Once completing online registration, parents of new students should bring the required documents to school beginning Aug. 13 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. River Pines Elementary 281-641-3300 to complete the registration process. Back to School Fest/Orientation/Title I Once completing online registration, parents bring required documents Meeting will be held Friday, Aug. 24, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to school from Aug. 1-10 to complete the process. Families are invited to Meet the Teacher on Friday, Aug 24, from 5-7 p.m. Maplebrook Elementary 281-641-2900 Once completing online registration, parents of new students call after Shadow Forest Elementary 281-641-2600 Aug. 13 to make a registration appointment. Appointments will be available Once completing online registration, parents of new students should Aug. 20-24 from 9-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. First Day Fest will be Friday, Aug. bring required documents to the school from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. beginning Aug. 13. 24. Orientation will be Aug. 24 at the following times: Pre-K, PPCD and Parents of returning students may pick up Back to School packets on Friday SCD, 3 p.m.; kindergarten, 10 a.m.; first grade, 1 p.m.; second grade, 8 a.m.; Aug. 17, and Monday-Tuesday, Aug. 20-21, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Shark Camp third grade, 9 a.m.; fourth grade, 2 p.m.; fifth grade, 11 a.m.. Class lists will will be Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Families attending Shark be posted 30 minutes prior to each grade level orientation. Camp will receive a ticket to attend Meet the Teacher on Thursday, Aug. 23, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. North Belt Elementary 281-641-1300 Once completing online registration, parents bring required documents to school to complete the process. Registration dates are Thursday Aug. 16, Summerwood Elementary 281-641-3000 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Monday, Aug. 20- Wednesday, Once completing online registration, parents bring required documents Aug. 22, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Friday, Aug. to school to complete the process. Registration dates are Aug. 14-23 from 24, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Back to School Orientation/Title 1 Annual Meeting will be 9-11 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. and Aug. 24 from 9-11 a.m. Orientation will be Thursday, Aug. 30, from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, from 5-8 p.m.

Oak Forest Elementary 281-641-2800 Timbers Elementary 281-641-2000 Once completing online registration, parents of new students bring Once completing online registration, parents bring the required docu- the required documents to school Aug. 15-22 from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. ments to school to complete the process. Parents register Aug. 20-24 from to complete the registration process. All families are invited to Oak Forest 8:30-11:15 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m. All families must update student infor- Orientation on Friday, Aug. 24, from 6-7:30 p.m. mation online beginning July 16 and bring the two printed forms as their ticket to Back to School Bash. Timbers Back to School Bash/Parent Orientation will Oaks Elementary 281-641-1890 be Thursday, Aug. 23. Parents and children need to attend one session, which Once completing online registration, parents bring required documents will be offered at the following times: kindergarten, 4 and 5:30 p.m.; first to school beginning Wednesday, Aug. 15, from 9-11 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m. grade, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.; second grade, 5 and 6 p.m.; third grade, 4 and 5:30 Oak’s Meet and Greet will be Friday, Aug. 24, from 5:15-6 p.m. for Pre-K p.m.; fourth grade, 5 and 6:30 p.m.; fifth grade, 4:30 and 6 p.m. and kindergarten and from 6-7 p.m. for first through fifth grade. Class lists will be posted at 5 p.m. Whispering Pines Elementary 281-641-2500 Once completing online registration, parents of new students bring Park Lakes Elementary 281-641-3200 required documents to the school beginning Wednesday, Aug. 15, from 9-11 Once completing online registration, parents bring required documents a.m. or 1-3 p.m. All families are invited to Pandamation Orientation on Aug. to school to complete the process. New student registration is every Wednes- 23, at 6 p.m. or at 6:50 p.m. day starting July 18 from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and weekdays starting Aug. 13 from 8-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. All families are invited to Meet the Teacher/ Willow Creek Elementary 281-641-2300 Title 1 Annual Meeting on Friday, Aug. 24, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Once completing online registration, parents of new students make an appointment to complete the process and turn in required documents. Call af- Pine Forest Elementary 281-641-2100 ter Aug. 14 to schedule an appointment. Appointments will be available from Once completing online registration, parents of new students bring re- 9-11 a.m. Parents of all students pick up Back to School packets Thursday, quired documents to school to complete the registration process. Registration Aug. 16. Parents turn in completed packets at Camp Cardinal Orientation is available Wednesday, Aug. 15-Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25. While parents attend orientation, grade level children and 1-3:30 p.m., and on Thursday, Aug. 23, from 8:30 a.m.-noon. Parents will meet in the cafeteria. Due to limited space, make prior arrangements for

Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us 14 Your SCHOOLS August 07 More Back-to-School information non-grade level children. Orientations will library, 9:45-10:30 a.m. and noon-12:45 p.m.; music, 9:45-10:30 a.m. and be Aug. 25 at the following times: Gifted/ 11:15 a.m.-noon;. PE, 10:30 -11:15 a.m. and noon-12:45 p.m. Talented, 9-9:45 a.m. and 9:45-10:30 a.m.; kindergarten, 9-9:45 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 Woodland Hills Elementary 281-641-1500 a.m.; first grade, 9:45-10:30 a.m. and 11:15 Once completing online registration, parents of new students bring a.m.-noon; second grade, 9-9:45 a.m. and required documents to school to complete the registration process. Parents 10:30-11:15 a.m.; third grade, 9:45-10:30 register from Aug. 10-23 from 8:30-11:00 a.m. and from 12:30-3 p.m. Par- a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-noon; fourth grade, ents of returning students pick up the WHE Welcome Back Fest Packet from 9:45-10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-noon;. fifth Aug. 13-17 and Aug. 20-22 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Return completed packets on grade, 9-9:45 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Thursday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and from 5-7 p.m., or Friday, Aug. SCD, 9-9:45 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m.; 24, from 7-8 a.m. At that time, parents will receive an admission ticket to computer, 9-9:45 a.m. and noon-12:45 p.m.; the Meet the Teacher event on Aug. 24 from 4-5 p.m. YMCA after-school program offered at elementaries

After school child care is available until 6:30 p.m. at each el- programs, financial assistance is available to families ementary school through the Lake Houston Family YMCA. Children who substantiate a need. are provided a healthy snack, an opportunity to complete homework, Additionally, the YMCA will offer after-school a variety of self-directed activities, special projects, arts and crafts, child care to students with disabilities. Transporta- and indoor/outdoor recreational play under the supervision of trained tion to the designated school site will be provided YMCA staff. by Humble ISD. Registration is $130 per student and includes an A kindergarten program from 1:50 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. is available evaluation prior to entering the program. The cost is $250 per month for $120 per month. An extended kindergarten program from 1:50 to for elementary students, $150 per month for middle school students 6:30 p.m. is available for $240 per month. A part-time (10 days per and $250 per month for high school students. Activities include non- month) is available for kindergarten students for $200 per month. competitive games, special events and outdoor play that help develop A program for students in grades 1-5 from 3:20 to 6:30 p.m. is the child’s strength and coordination. This program is sponsored by available for $200 per month. First-fifth graders can participate in a the Humble ISD Special Education Parent Council, Village Learning part-time program (10 days per month) for $140 per month. Center and the Lake Houston Family YMCA. There is a $70 registration fee per child or $100 per family. To register, stop by the Lake Houston Family YMCA at 2420 YMCA full service members and Humble school district employees West Lake Houston Parkway. For more information, call 281-360-2500 receive a $20 discount on monthly dues per child. As with all YMCA or e-mail Marie Halvatzis, [email protected].

Middle Schools Atascocita Middle School 281-641-4600 281-641-4424 or 281-641-4400 for an appointment to Once completing online registration, parents of new stu- complete the process. Registration will be Aug. 14- dents call beginning July 30 for an appointment to complete 23 from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. All families pick up registration. Appointments are available Aug. 7-21. Check-In Back to School packets on Aug. 20-21 from 8 a.m.-4 for 6th Grade will be Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 9-11 a.m. p.m. Creekwood Roundup will be Thursday, Aug. 23, and 1-6 p.m. Check-In for 7th and 8th Grades will be Thurs- from noon-6 p.m. Parents receive a letter with specific day, Aug. 23, from 9-11 a.m. and 1-6 p.m. Parents and stu- times. Students must complete online update prior to Cree- dents, all grade levels may visit the building during Tigers Den kwood Roundup. Colt Camp will be on the first day of school, Aug. Open School on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For parents to 27. This is an orientation for students only. update information on the APA portal system, computer lab and support per- sonnel will be available to help July 23, 25 and 30, and Aug. 1, 6 and 8, from Humble Middle School 281-641-4000 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Parents and students are invited to Back to School Night. 6th Once completing online registration, parents of new students should Grade Back to School Night will be Sept. 4, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 7th and 8th call 281-641-4007 or 281-641-4083 for an appointment to complete registra- Grade Back to School Night will be Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. tion. Student Information Packet Pickup will be in the commons Aug. 9-10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. Wild Cat Camp will be held for 8th grade Creekwood Middle School 281-641-4400 on Aug. 14, for 7th grade on Aug. 15, and for 6th grade on Aug. 16. Wild Cat Once completing online registration, parents of new students call Camp hours are 8 a.m.-noon and 3-7 p.m. 6th-graders from North Belt and

Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us Your SCHOOLS August 07 15 More Back-to-School information Park Lakes pick up student packets on Tuesday, Aug. 21, from 6-8 p.m. in the plete the paperwork and the online cafeteria. Parents and students are invited to Open House/Title I Meeting on update and return forms at Camp Thursday, Sept. 13, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Longhorn. Camp Longhorn for all 6th graders will be Wednesday, Kingwood Middle School 281-641-4200 Aug. 15, from 9 a.m-noon. Camp Once completing online registration, parents of new students call begin- Longhorn for all 7th graders will ning Aug. 14 for an appointment to complete the process. Orientation packets be Thursday, Aug. 16, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Camp Longhorn for all 8th grad- may be picked up Aug. 16-17 from 9 a.m.-noon and from 1-3 p.m. Students ers will be Thursday, Aug. 16, from 1-4 p.m. must complete the packet and online update before coming to orientation. 6th Grade Orientation will be Monday, Aug. 21. 7th Grade Orientation will Ross Sterling Middle School 281-641-6097 be Tuesday, Aug. 22, and 8th Grade Orientation will be Wednesday, Aug. Once completing online registration, parents of new students call for an 23. Registration times will be alphabetically by last name. The following appointment to complete registration. Parent Orientation will be Thursday, schedule is for all three days of orientation: A-C, 8:15 to 10 a.m.; D-G, 9 to Aug. 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 11 a.m.; H-L, 10 to 11:30 a.m; M-P, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Q-S, 2 to 3:30 p.m.; T-Z, 3 to 4:15 p.m. The building is closed from noon to 1 p.m. Open House will Timberwood Middle School 281-641-3800 be Thursday, Aug. 30, from 7-8:30 p.m. Once completing online registration, parents of new students should call 281-641-3807 beginning Thursday, Aug. 9, for an appointment to complete Riverwood Middle School 281-641-4800 registration. Panther Camp will be Aug. 16 and 17. Letters will be mailed Once completing online registration, parents of new students call for to parents with details in early August. Orientation for 6th graders and new an appointment to complete registration. All families pick up Back to School students will be Thursday, Aug. 23, from 6:30-8 p.m. Orientation for 7th and Packets on Monday, Aug. 13, from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Students should com- 8th grades will be Thursday, Aug. 30, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

High Schools Atascocita High School 281-641-7500 Once completing online registration, new students textbooks, pay book fines, receive parking assignments and call 281-641-7507 for an appointment to complete reg- more. Students must complete online registration before istration. New student registration begins Monday, July Stang Camp. Stang Camp schedule is: Wednesday, Aug. 2. Available times are 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Students 15, seniors attend 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 16, juniors pick up Back to School packets on Wednesday, Aug. 8, attend 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 17, sophomores attend 9 a.m.-noon. Makeup Stang Camp will be 1-3 p.m. Aug. 17. from 9 a.m-2 p.m., and on Thursday, Aug. 9, from 4-7 p.m. “Party with the Sophomores” Orientation will be Thursday, Students must also complete online updates. Aug. 23, from 9 a.m.-noon. Freshmen and Newcomers’ House Orientation will be Thursday, Aug. 9, from 7-8 p.m. Flight School will be Tuesday, Aug 14 for seniors; Kingwood Park High School 281-641-6600 Wednesday, Aug. 15 for juniors; Thursday, Aug. 16 for sophomores; and New students may register online after July 17. After completing online Friday, Aug. 17 for freshmen. Students come at their designated times: registration, call Juliet Garrett at 281-641-6626 or Denise Valenta at 281-641- A-G, 8-10 a.m.; H-N, 10 a.m.-noon; O-Z, noon-2 p.m. 6607 beginning Aug. 2 to schedule an appointment to complete registration. All students should pick up back to school packets on Monday, Aug. 13, from Humble High School 281-641-6300 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. FISH Camp for freshmen will be Tuesday, Aug. 14, from Students pick up back to school packets on Thursday, Aug. 9, from 8 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Panther Premier for sophomores will be Wednesday, a.m.-noon and on Friday, Aug. 10, from 2-6 p.m. at the CATE Center. CAT Aug. 15, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Camp will be Aug. 16-18, where students will be able to update their information, pick up schedules, get parking passes, textbooks and more. Packet Quest High School 281-641-7300 forms and the online update must be completed before students attend CAT Early online registration for all new-to-district and returning students Camp. CAT Camp schedule is: Thursday, Aug 16, seniors attend 8-11 a.m. begins Tuesday, July 17, at the Instructional Support Center, 4810 Magnolia and juniors attend 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 17, sophomores attend 8-11 Cove. Downstairs computer labs will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from a.m. and freshmen attend 11 a.m.-2 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 18, students in 4-6 p.m. Quest Camp will be Thursday, Aug. 16, and Friday, Aug. 17, from 8 grades 9-12 may attend from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. a.m.-1 p.m. Quest Camp is for all freshmen and new students. Students will be contacted with the name of their assigned Family and the date they are to Kingwood High School 281-641-6900 attend Quest Camp. Online registration for all students and a New Parent Ori- Once completing online registration, new students call 281-641-6907 entation will be held Thursday, Aug. 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Computers will for an appointment to complete registration. Stang Camp will be Aug. 15- be available. Additional online registration will be held Friday, Aug. 17, from 17. Students may purchase student planners for $5, pick up schedules and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. for new and returning students. No appointments are necessary.

Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us 16 Your SCHOOLS August 07 Dress code highlights Required immunizations Students and parents should keep these points All students must be immunized in in mind when planning outfits for school: accordance with state law before entering Texas schools. Vaccines are available ✓ Students at all grade levels may wear shorts, from doctors’ offices, the Harris County but “short shorts” are forbidden. The length of Public Health and Environmental Services shorts must be between the knee and mid-thigh. Department, 281-446-4222, or the Houston ✓ Skirts and dresses must also be mid-thigh length Department of Health and Human Services, 713-794-9320. or longer. Girls are not allowed to wear skirts or dresses with slits extending above the mid-thigh area. ✓ Students in Pre-K, ages 3 and 4 need: Spaghetti straps, leotards and halters as an outer garment are not ac- ✓ ceptable. Blouses covering tube tops must be buttoned. Diphtheria, Tetanus Toxoid, and Pertussis Vaccine (DTP, DTap, DT) ✓ -Four doses Earrings are permitted for female students only. No student, male or ✓ female, will be allowed to wear jewelry in other pierced areas of the Polio (IPV)- Three doses ✓ Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - One dose body while at school. ✓ ✓ Visible tattoos are not permitted. Varicella- One dose. Parent validated history of previous chicken pox ✓ Students must wear shoes. Steel-toe shoes, house slippers, cleats and illness may substitute for vaccination. Forms are available at www. roller or wheeled shoes are not permitted. In addition, elementary stu- humble.k12.tx.us ✓ Hepatitis B -Three doses dents may not wear flip-flops or heels above one-half inch. ✓ ✓ Sleepwear may not be worn at school. Hib- One dose at or after 15 months, or a completed series ✓ ✓ Pneumococcal – Four doses Excessively loose or tight garments are not acceptable. All clothing ✓ should be appropriately fitted. Hepatitis A – Two doses ✓ All shirts must be worn so as not to expose the bare chest. Tank tops or undershirts are not to be worn as outer garments. The midriff must Students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 need: ✓ not be exposed when a student goes through the normal activities of a Diphtheria, Tetanus Toxoid, and Pertussis Vaccine (DTP, DTap, DT, school day, including bending, stretching or reaching. Td) - Five doses of any combination DTap/DTP unless the fourth dose ✓ Male students are not allowed to wear shirts without sleeves. was given on or after the fourth birthday ✓ Elementary students are not allowed to wear makeup. Students age 7 or older need: ✓ Sunglasses are not allowed to be worn in the school building. ✓ Three does of any combination DTP/DTap/DT/Td vaccine (pertussis ✓ Sideburns must be trimmed neatly and not extend below the ear. Mus- vaccine is not required) taches and beards are not allowed. ✓ One dose of Td required ten years after last dose of DTP/DTap/DT. ✓ Hairstyles must be neat, clean and well groomed. Hair that is dyed an This requirement should be met prior to the start of the fall semester. unnatural color, such as green or orange, is not permitted. One dose of Tdap is strongly recommended for age 11 and older. ✓ Polio (IPV) - Four doses unless the third dose was on or after the fourth birthday ✓ Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)- Two doses of a measles-containing vaccine with the first dose on or after the first birthday; second dose by age 5 or entry into kindergarten ✓ Hepatitis B - Three doses ✓ Varicella - One dose; two doses strongly recommended. If the first dose was received after age 13, two doses are required. Parent validated history of previous chicken pox illness may substitute for vaccination. Additional vaccines recommended by state health officials: Consult with your child’s doctor for details. ✓ Yearly flu shot ✓ Meningitis ✓ HPV

Any form of dress that attracts undue attention, disrupts school, is Exemptions considered gang related or detracts from the learning process is not ac- For children who need medical exemptions, a written statement ceptable. Administration and faculty have the right to consider any current by the physician should be submitted to the school annually. Parents/ fashion or fad and determine whether it is appropriate or inappropriate for guardians choosing the exemption for reasons of conscience, including a school. religious belief, should visit www.ImmunizeTexas.com for instructions.

Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us Your SCHOOLS August 07 17 Seven who serve: Get to know your school board

Mr. Jim Eggers Mr. Dave Martin Mr. Daniel G. Huberty Mr. Keith Lapeze Mrs. Lynn Fields Dr. Bonnie Longnion Mr. Charles Cunningham

Mr. Jim Eggers, President Jim is a CPA and a partner at KMPG LLP. He works with some of the American Business Women’s Association Program Committee, as secretary firm’s largest energy clients and is the Audit Sector Leader for the U.S. En- of the Greater Houston Area P-16+ Council and serves on the Texas Center ergy Practice. He is married to Janine Eggers and they have six children. The for Educational Research board. A past president of the Texas Association of Eggers are members of Christ the King Lutheran Church. Jim has served on School Boards, Bonnie has lived in Humble ISD for 23 years and has served the boards of his church, SEARCH and Downtown Houston Association. Jim as a School Board Trustee since 1988. has lived in Humble ISD for 16 years and has served on the School Board since 2004. Mr. Charles Cunningham, Board Member Charles is a commercial relations manager for CenterPoint Energy. He Mr. Dave Martin, Vice President is married to Stella Cunningham and they have four children, four grand- Dave is a Director in the Assurance, Tax and Advisory Service Prac- children, and a fifth grandchild due in December. Charles is a member of St. tice for PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. He is married to Julie Martin and has Mark Baptist Church in Humble. He has served on the Governmental Affairs three children, David, Michael and Jennifer. Dave is a member of St. Mar- Committee for the Humble Area Chamber of Commerce, the Humble ISD tha Catholic Church, “Raise Your Hand Texas,” an advocacy organization Boundary Committee and as an Humble ISD Science and Engineering Fair dedicated to supporting Texas Public Schools, and also is on the Education judge. Charles has lived in Humble ISD for 15 years and has served on the Policy/Strategic Planning Committee of the Greater Houston Partnership. School Board since May 2007. Dave has lived in Humble ISD for 17 years and has served as a School Board Trustee since 2004. Mr. Daniel G. Huberty, Secretary FAQs about the Board of Trustees Dan is the Vice President for Business Development and Corporate Q. When and where does the Board meet? Relations for Ampco System Parking, the second largest parking company A. The Board of Trustees meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of in the U.S. In addition, Dan oversees several key accounts nationally, and every month. Meetings are held in the Board Room of the District is responsible for operations of the Hawaiian Region. He is married to Janet Administration Building, 20200 Eastway Village Drive in Humble. Huberty and they have three children, Brianna, Ryan and Dylan. They are Other meetings are scheduled when appropriate. members of St. Martha Catholic Church, where Dan serves on the Building Q. Where can I get Board policy and information about meetings? and Planning Committee. Dan has lived in Walden for seven years and has A. Complete Board policy is available online from a link on the district served as a School Board Trustee since 2006. Web site, www.humble.k12.tx.us. Agendas for meetings are pub- Mr. Keith Lapeze, Parliamentarian lished on the Website 72 hours prior to the meeting and also posted Keith is a partner at the international law firm Vinson & Elkins, LLP. at the Administration Building front window. The complete Board He is married to Christy Lapeze and has one child, Luke. They attend Good packet is available online the day after the meeting. Shepherd Episcopal Church in Kingwood. Keith has lived in Humble ISD for Q. Is the public allowed to speak at Board meetings? four years and has served as a School Board Trustee since 2006. A. Your presence and participation are encouraged at Board meetings. Time is reserved for comments from patrons and employees of the Mrs. Lynn Fields, Board Member district. You will need to complete a speaker’s form, which will be Lynn is a former newspaper editor and journalism teacher. She is placed in the Board Room at 6 p.m. on the date of regular Board married to Jack Fields, Jr., and has three children, Josh Hughes, Jordan and meetings. Please give your form to Mrs. Peggy Young, Executive Lexi Fields. They are members of Humble Area First Baptist Church. She Secretary to the Board, prior to the start of the meeting. For addi- also serves as the Regional Chair of the Southeast Texas Council of Moth- tional information, you may contact her at 281-641-8001. ers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Lynn has lived in Humble ISD for 18 years and has served as a School Board Trustee since 1994. Q. How can I contact the Board? A. Contact the Executive Secretary to the Board, Mrs. Peggy Young, Dr. Bonnie Longnion, Board Member at 281-641-8001. Board members also may be contacted by e-mail Bonnie is an Associate Vice Chancellor for North Harris Montgomery from the district website, or by mail at P.O. Box 2000, Humble, TX Community College District. She has two children, Jennifer and Jeffrey. 77347-2000. Bonnie serves as board secretary of the Houston YWCA board, as chair of

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Child nutrition services Keeping Kids Safe! Students on all Humble ISD Within a few weeks of the start of each new school year, those campuses may purchase a nutrition- brand new pencils will be lost, that perfect backpack will be worn ally balanced lunch and/or breakfast at the edges, and those new clothes won’t be brand new anymore. through the district’s Child Nutrition Although new supplies and gear are a fun way to help get a new aca- Department. demic year off to a good start, they are not the most important things Menus are published in elemen- to ensure a safe and successful life for your child in a school setting tary school newsletters and posted on and beyond. the district’s web site at www.humble.k12.tx.us. Deposits to student lunch/breakfast accounts may be made any Humble ISD offers you, as the primary guardians, cheerleaders, morning before 8:15 a.m. or during meal service. If paying by check, and advocates for your students, a collection of information to help please write the child’s first and last name and student ID number on you do that most important work - keeping kids safe! Please visit our the check to ensure proper credit. Prepayments may be made through a website at http://www.humble.k12.tx.us/parentresources.htm virtual lunchroom – PAMS – at www.pamslunchroom.com. PAMS no longer accepts prepayments using VISA. Useful community phone numbers All Emergencies: 911 School meal prices Breakfast Lunch Humble ISD Elementary...... $1.20 Elementary...... $1.85 District Main Line ...... 281-641-1000 Middle school...... $1.25 Middle school...... $2.00 Public Information ...... 281-641-8200 High school...... $1.30 High school...... $2.00 Superintendent ...... 281-641-8001 A la carte milk 50 cents Deputy & Associate Superintendents ...... 281-641-8110 Athletics ...... 281-641-8130 Community Development ...... 281-641-8140 Free and reduced price meals Human Resources ...... 281-641-8170 Applications for free and reduced price meals will be sent home with your Police weekdays...... 281-641-7900 child at the beginning of the school year. after hours patrol...... 281-541-3555 Information about eligibility can be ob- Tax Office ...... 281-641-8190 tained by contacting the Child Nutrition Transportation ...... 281-641-8720 Department at 281-641-8471 or 281-641-8460. Students approved for free or reduced price meals at the end of the Law Enforcement 2006-2007 school year qualify for those benefits for the first 30 days City of Humble Police ...... 281-446-7127 of the 2007-2008 school year. However, once a new application is pro- Harris County Sheriff ...... 281-446-9155 cessed, the eligibility determined by the new application will supersede Humble ISD Police (weekdays)...... 281-641-7900 the previous year’s eligibility even if that is within those first 30 days. (after hours patrol)...... 281-541-3555 Any student who does not have a new application processed by the 30th Houston Police Dispatch to request an Officer...... 713-884-3131 day, Oct. 9, will automatically be changed to full pay. Please note that it Kingwood Station–for general information ...... 281-913-4500 can take 10 days to process an application. Please only fill out one ap- Precinct 4 Constables Dispatch ...... 281-376-3472 plication per household. Libraries Harris County Public Library...... www.hcpl.lib.tx.us Early Head Start serves young children Atascocita branch ...... 281-812-2162 The Humble ISD Early Head Start Program is a comprehensive Humble Octavia Fields branch...... 281-446-3377 educational program for children under age three and their families. To Kingwood branch ...... 281-360-6804 qualify for the program you must: Other • Live in the Humble ISD or Huffman ISD attendance areas • Work or go to school full time Birth Certificate for Texas ...... 281-540-1173 • Have a household income at or below the federal guidelines for poverty. Poison Control Hotline ...... 1-800-222-1222 Special consideration will be given to children with an identified dis- Registered Sex Offender Database ...... www.txdps.state.tx.us ability. For more information, call 281-641-7327.

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AVID program prepares Turn off cell phones students for college during school Students may not display or use a There is a new program in Humble ISD designed to help stu- cell phone or other electronic communica- dents reach their full academic potential. AVID – Advancement Via tions device during the school day. Stu- Individual Determination – is being offered at Atascocita, Humble and dents are required to turn off cell phones Kingwood Park high schools, and Atascocita, Creekwood, Humble, and keep them concealed. Kingwood, Sterling and Riverwood middle schools in 2007-2008. Teachers and principals will con- The program targets students in the academic middle who have fiscate cell phones if they ring, are dis- the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. Many played or used. Parents can claim the phone from the Humble ISD Police times AVID students are the first in their families to go to college. Department after paying a $15 fee. The students are placed in advanced academic classes, such as honors District officials know some parents want their child to have a cell and AP, and provided support through an AVID elective. The AVID phone for reasons of safety or convenience. This rule does not prohibit elective course helps students with college admissions testing, college students from keeping cell phones in their purses, backpack or cars. The study skills, goal setting, academic tutoring and more. rule forbids students from getting out their cell phones or using them dur- Schools in 39 states are using the AVID program. The selection ing the school day. process for the 2007-2008 school year has occurred, but the program “Teachers work hard to keep students focused on school,” Karen will be expanding to serve more students and more schools in the Collier, Executive Director for Public Information, said. “Cell phones can years ahead. The program is paid for by special state funding designat- be a big distraction. That is why their use is inappropriate at school.” ed for improving college readiness, particularly among underachieving In case of emergency, parents should call the school office. Students students; implementing rigorous instruction; creating opportunities for may use office phones to call their parents. advanced academic studies; and improving high school completion rates. Career and technology courses Humble ISD offers career and technology education programs in technology, health science technology, agricultural sciences, business education, family and consumer sciences education, trade and industrial education, marketing education and career orientation. Admission criteria is listed in the high school and middle school planning guides. It is the policy of Humble ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 503 and 504 of the Reha- bilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and the American Disabilities Act of 1990. Graduation Dates for 2008 Humble ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language Atascocita High School...... Saturday, May 31, 2008 skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educa- Reliant Stadium tion and vocational programs. Humble ISD provides a free, appropriate education consisting of regular or special education and related aids and Humble High...... Saturday, May 31, 2008 services in career and technology education programs that are designed Reliant Stadium to meet individual educational needs of disabled persons as adequately as

the needs of non-disabled persons. Kingwood High...... Saturday, May 31, 2008 Reliant Stadium For information about career and technology education courses, contact Becky Hunt at 281-641-8310. For information about your rights Quest High School...... Tuesday, June 3, 2008 or grievance procedures, contact Janet Orth, Title IX/Section 504 coordi- Humble Civic Center nator, at 281-641-8000 or 20200 Eastway Village Drive in Humble. Para informacion en Espanol, visite al www.humble.k12.tx.us o Times of each graduation ceremony will be announced at a later date. llame al 281-641-8310 o 281-641-8000.

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Your Schools is published by the Non-Profit Org Humble Independent School District. Humble ISD U.S. Postage Humble ISD Board of Trustees P.O. Box 2000 Jim Eggers, president PAID Dave Martin, vice president Humble, TX 77347-2000 Humble, TX 77338 Daniel G. Huberty, secretary Permit No. 262 Keith Lapeze, parliamentarian Lynn Fields, member Dr. Bonnie Longnion, member Charles Cunningham, member

Superintendent Dr. Guy Sconzo

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