Welcome Tomball Star Academy Parents and Guardians 2018

Welcome Tomball Star Academy Parents and Guardians 2018 -2019

Things you can do tonight: ● ● ● Transportation Student Parking Permits Join the Parent Community Association (PCA) Purchase Spirit Wear Walk Your Student’s Schedule and Meet the Teachers Obtain School Supplies Needed

Buy a Yearbook ● ● Yearbooks are for sale now and can be purchased at www. balfour. com The current cost is $35 After the first week of school it goes up to $40 If you would like help purchasing one tonight please see Ms. Riley or Ms. Herrmann

Attendance ● Legal Guardian needs to notify the office by phone or email on the day that they are absent (281 -357 -3222). ● The Principal’s office must receive a written confirmation of the absence signed by the parent, legal guardian or written confirmation from a physician’s office within 3 days of the absence. ○ Student’s should drop their note off at the office upon arrival back at school. ○ Emails cannot be accepted since notes must have an original signature from a parent, legal guardian or physician’s office. ● Students arriving late to school (8: 15 am) are considered tardy with the exception of a late bus.

Late Arrival or Early Release ● Parents must enter through the Tomball High School front entrance and check in at the Tomball High School front desk. ● Students must check in through the office upon arrival before going to class. ● If your student is leaving early, send them with a signed note that morning. ○ Mrs. Rogers will give the student a temporary pass which will allow the student to be dismissed from class three minutes prior to the pick-up time indicated on the parent note. ○ Student will return to the Principal’s office and sign out and receive a yellow dismissal pass. ● Emails are not accepted because they need to have an original signature.

Dress Code ● ● We follow the TISD Student Dress Code!!! Shoes have to be worn at all times. Pajamas are not permitted. Male students ○ Clean Shaven ○ Sideburns should not extend below the earlobe ○ Hair length should not extend below the bottom of a dress collar or the top of a t-shirt (man buns are accepted) ○ No earrings ● Tattoos cannot be visible ● No body piercings (only earrings for girls)

Dress Code ● Clothing that does not adequately cover the body or that has tears or rips that are higher than mid thigh, such as: ○ Low-cut see through spaghetti straps or backless dresses, or other revealing tops. Midriffs are to be covered. ○ Sleeveless shirts for boys ○ Shorts, skirts, or split skirts shorter than mid-thigh in length. Skirts should be slit no higher than mid-thigh. ● Hair color cannot be distracting ● All Students MUST wear a ID badge on a lanyard so it is visible

Cell Phone Policy ● Cell phones should be silenced at all times. ● Cell phones may be used before and after school, between class periods, and during lunch as long as students follow TISD acceptable use guidelines. ● If a student’s phone is confiscated, they may be charged $15

Verification of Enrollment (VOE) ● This is need to obtain a driver’s permit or a driver’s licence until the student graduates from high school. ● A VOE can be obtained from the front office or by calling the school at 281 -357 -3222.

Medication ● Should be given outside school hours if possible. ● Only medication, which enables a student to stay in school, may be brought to school and will stay in the nurse’s office. ○ Must be brought by a parent ○ Must be in the original bottle ○ Must have a prescription with them ● Students may not carry any medications on their person at any time.

School Food Account ● Funds can be deposited by: ○ Cash or Check in the Cafeteria ○ Online at www. schoolcafe. com ○ Through the School Cafe App

How do I update my contact information? ● Phone numbers and email addresses may be updated in the Home Access Center ● Address changes can only be updated through the Principal’s office. Proof of residency (electric bill, gas bill) in the Guardian’s name must be provided before the records will be updated. ● Contact the front office at 281 -357 -3222 to update emergency contact information as to who is allowed to pick-up students.

School Messenger ● Download the School Messenger Blue App ● Adjust Preferences to get notifications by email and phone

Weekly Digest ● Weekly communication that will be send to 9 th and 10 th grade parents ● Will Include: ○ Upcoming Dates to Remember ○ Updates for all Classes ● Sent through School Messenger

Parent Community Association (PCA) Follow us on Twitter: @tomballstarpca Remind: Text @979 e 36 to 81010