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Roberto J. Santos

United ISD, Superintendent

Dear United ISD Parents/Guardians: I am extremely pleased to share with you our United ISD’s 2016-2017 “Back to School” edition of the Parent Connection, and it is my sincere hope that you and your family had an enjoyable summer. The opportunity to refuel is a key component to doing great work in schools. As summer vacation draws to a close for students of United ISD, my hope is that everyone is ready to come back to school to meet the challenges of the new school year. Throughout the summer, United ISD staff has been planning for the 2016-2017 school year, and we feel confident that United ISD students and staff will continue to meet and exceed not only the District’s standards, but the federal and state expectations as well.

Judd Gilpin United ISD, Board President

Dear United ISD Community, This year marks the 55th Anniversary of United ISD where we are proud to continue our Tradition of Excellence in Education. It is my pleasure to serve you as President of the Board of Trustees of United Independent School District. It is my genuine desire to continue enhancing our district for the benefit of all of our students. I hope that everyone is having a safe and enjoyable summer break. At this time our teachers, administrators and support staff are preparing for a new school year, which will begin with the first day of class on the 22nd of August. At United ISD, we continue to be dedicated to providing a well-rounded education to our students, with strong academic programs and the opportunity to grow through various extracurricular activities such as athletics, music, art, ROTC programs

Our “Back to School” edition is designed to help prepare you and your child for the new school year, which will commence with the first day of classes on August 22nd. I ask that you take a few moments to examine the information in this publication. Should you have any questions about any of the information in this guide, I invite you to contact your child’s campus administrators or our Administrative Offices. In closing, I am very proud to be serving as your Superintendent and look forward to working together with the United ISD staff and the community to enhance our District. Please accept my best wishes for a successful school year. I also ask for your continued support. With your help, our teachers and staff will do their best to make this school year meaningful and fulfilling for your child. Best regards,

and various clubs. It is exciting to see how many of our students choose to take advantage of these opportunities. The Board of Trustees is very pleased with the progress of multiple projects funded by the 2013 School Bond. At present, we are in the final stages of building 9th grade campuses for United High School and United South High School. We will begin construction of the 9th Grade Campus for Alexander High School this year. A new elementary campus and a new middle school campus off Hwy. 359 are close to completion. The work on new class and lab areas at Arndt and Trautmann Elementary Schools has been completed. We are also well underway with construction of improvement projects at Newman and Trautmann Elementary Schools, Clark Middle School and Alexander High School. School safety continues to be a priority of the Board of Trustees. The District has invested in many initiatives to improve school safety such as the assignment of police officers to every campus, controlled access to buildings, the UWatch Program, and Anti-bullying Curriculum. However,

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the community, the administrators, the teachers, the parents and the students must work together in order to make our schools as safe as possible. We continue to request that everyone be vigilant regarding any possibility of threat of violence to our schools and to immediately report any concerns to our police staff or our school administrators. In closing, I encourage our parents to work with our teachers and campus administrators to assist them in their efforts to help our students achieve their fullest potential. Our staff will continue to set high expectations for students so that they may be well prepared to meet their future challenges in life. I would like to thank you all for your support in our endeavors to serve the children of our district. Our greatest successes are achieved through the dedication and hard work of students supported by parents and the many people working at United ISD to provide the best possible learning environment. Sincerely,

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Table of Contents/Contenido Page # New Student Registration 5 Required Immunizations 6 Prescription Medications in school 7 9th Grade Student Orientation 8 Bus Routes 8 Schedule Distribution 9 School Supplies 10 School Bond Update 12 & 13 Varsity Football Schedule 14 Cheer and Dance Tryout Schedule 15 Online School Payments 15 Parent Portal 16 Be a Parent Volunteer 16 After School Adventures (ASA) 17 Perfect Attendance Incentive Program 18 Elementary Assessments/Event Calendar 20 Secondary Assessments/Event Calendar 21 Google Chromebooks 22 League of Legends 2017 23 Sames KIA in the Klassroom 25 Student’s Dress Guide 26 New High School Hours 29 School Hours 29 Athletic & Fine Arts “Gold Pass” 29 UT Austin - United ISD OnRamps 30 FREE Meals for Students 30 Campus Directory Elementary 42 Campus Directory Secondary 43 District Goals 44 Academic Calendar 47

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No. de Página Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 33 Actualización sobre Bono Escolar 2013 34 Google Chromebooks 35 Vacunas requeridas 36 Medicamentos en las escuelas 37 Club Gold Key 37 Incentivo a la asistencia perfecta 39 Comidas nutritivas Gratuitas 39 Nuevo horario para preparatoria 40 Horario de clases 40 Portal para padres 40 Padre voluntario 41 Directorio de escuelas 42 y 43 Guia de uniformes 45 Calendario Académico 47

Thank You!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our Parent Connection sponsors. Each year, the District sells advertising space to businesses and individuals who wish to share their message in the Back to School Edition of United ISD’s Parent Connection. The monies collected from the sale of advertisements are used to cover printing and mailing costs for all issues of the Parent Connection which are published and sent to United ISD parents during the course of the school year.

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The District prohibits acts of any kind, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law. The District prohibits dating violence, as defined by this policy (e.g., cyber bullying via social network sites). Retaliation against anyone involved in the complaint process is a violation of District policy and is prohibited.

New Student Enrollment

Do you reside within the Boundaries of United ISD? United ISD will be having registration events for new families living within the boundaries of the district and are of ages between 4 and 19. The following sites will be available to complete the registration process for your convenience. Families can register all of their school age children at any of these sites and dates. United ISD encourages families to register early. New students to United ISD may register at the following registration sites: The sites are available to any student, regardless of the school(s) that child/ children is/are assigned to attend.

Are you new to Laredo?

FIRST DAY

OF CLASS AUG 22, 2016

Do you have a school aged child who needs to enroll?

What documents do I need to register my child?

To register your child in school you will need: Wednesday, August 3, 2016 • An original or certified copy of the Hours: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. child’s birth certificate; Los Obispos Middle - 4801 S. Ejido Rd. • An up-to-date immunization record, United South Middle - 3707 Av. Los Presidentes including a TB test; United Middle School - 700 E. Del Mar Blvd. • Proof of residency (current or prior month’s electric,water or gas bill); • Child’s Social Security Card, (a state Thursday, August 4, 2016 assigned number will be issued if student Hours: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. does not have a social security card); Trautmann Middle 6th grade Campus • Driver’s license or state issued identification - 900 E. Del Mar Blvd. card of parent/guardian (address must reflect Washington Middle - 10306 Riverbank Dr. current residence); • Report card from previous school (if applicable). Monday, August 8, 2016 • A current active email address

Hours: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Gonzalez Middle - 5208 Santa Claudia Ln. Lamar Bruni Middle -5910 St. Luke Blvd.

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 Hours: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Clark Middle - 500 Hillside Road (Rear) Trautmann Middle School - 8501 Curly Ln.

What are the age requirements for Pre-K and Kindergarten?

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Pre-kindergarten: must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2016 and meet other criteria. Kindergarten: must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2016.

Beginning August 11th registration will resume at each campus.

At the elementary level, please contact your neighborhood school to schedule your appointment. At the middle and high school levels, appointments are not necessary.

Hours: 8:00-11:30 A.M. and 1:00-4:00 P.M. August 11-12, 2016 (Thursday, Friday)

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August 15-18, 2016 (Monday-Thursday)

For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at (956) 473-6349. Page 5

Required Immunizations for 2016-2017 Pre-Kindergarten DTP/DTaP/ 4 doses DT * IPV (Polio)* 3 doses MMR*

HIB

1 dose (given on or after the 1st bithday) OR serologic confirmation of immunity. 3 doses (with at least 1 dose given on or after the 1st birthday) OR 2 doses (if 1st dose given at 12 months) OR 1 dose (if given on or after 15 months of age). Not required on or after 5 yrs of age.

2 doses (1st dose given on or Hepatitis A* after 1st birthday) OR serologic confirmation of immunity. Hepatitis B

3 doses OR serologic confirmation of immunity.

Varicella*

1 dose (given after 1st birthday), OR written validation from parent or doctor of an approximate date of disease, OR serologic confirmation of immunity.

PCV

4 doses (given in infancy with 1 dose on or after after 1st birthday) OR 3 dose (with 1 dose given on or after 1st birthday) OR 2 doses (with both doses given on or after 1st birthday) OR 1 dose (given on or after 24 months of age). Not required on after 5 years of age.

3 doses if student is 7 yrs of age or older (at least 1 dose given on or after the 4th birthday).

Tdap*

1 dose

IPV*

4 doses (with 1 dose given on or after 4th birthday), OR 3 doses (if the 3rd dose was given on or after the 4th birthday).

MMR*

2 doses (with the 1st dose given on or after the 1st birthday), OR serologic confirmation of immunity.

Hep B

3 doses OR serologic confirmation of immunity.

Varicella*

2 doses (with the 1st dose given on or after the 1st birthday), OR written validation from a parent or doctor of approximate date of disease, OR serologic confirmation of immunity.

Meningococcal* 1 dose (entering 7th grade). Hepatitis A*

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Kindergarten & First Grade through Sixth Grade DTP/DTaP/DT/ Td/Tdap*

5 doses (with 1 dose given on or after the 4th birthday) OR 4 doses (if the 4th dose was given on or after the 4th birthday) OR 3 doses if student is 7 yrs of age or older (at least 1 dose given on or after the 4th birthday).

IPV (Polio)*

4 doses (with 1 dose given on or after 4th birthday) OR 3 doses (if the 3rd dose was given on or after the 4th birthday)

MMR*

2 doses (with the 1st dose given on or after the 1st birthday)

Hepatitis B

3 doses OR serologic confirmation of immunity.

Varicella*

2 doses (with the 1st dose given on or after the 1st birthday) OR written validation from a parent or doctor of approximate date of disease, OR serologic confirmation of immunity

Hepatitis A*

2 doses (1st dose given on or after 1st birthday) OR serologic confirmation of immunity.

HIB

3 doses (with at least 1 dose given on or after the 1st birthday) OR 2 doses (if 1st dose given at 12 months) OR 1 dose (if given on or after 15 months of age). Not required on or after 5 yrs of age.

PCV

4 doses (given in infancy with 1 dose on or after after 1st birthday) OR 3 dose (with 1 dose given on or after 1st birthday) OR 2 doses (with both doses given on or after 1st birthday) OR 1 dose (given on or after 24 months of age). Not required on after 5 years of age.

* Doses given up to (and including) 4 days before the birthday will meet the requirements for school entry. Exclusions from compliance are allowable on an individual basis as specified in Texas Education Code 2.09, Chapter 97. For further information, contact the school nurse.

8th - 12th Grade

7th Grade DTP/DTaP/ DT/Td*

School Year

2 doses (with the 1st dose given on or after the 1st birthday) OR serologic confirmation of immunity.

Secondary

DTP/DTaP/DT/ 3 doses if student is 7 yrs of age or older (at least 1 dose given on or after the 4th birthday); a booster is required every 10 years Td/Tdap* (Tdap). IPV*

4 doses (with 1 dose given on or after 4th birthday) OR 3 doses (if the 3rd dose was given on or after the 4th birthday). Not required for students 18 yrs or older.

Measles*

2 doses (first dose given on after 1st birthday) and may be listed as MMR.

Mumps*

1 dose (given on or after 1st birthday) and may be listed as MMR.

Rubella*

1 dose (given on or after 1st birthday) and may be listed as MMR.

Hepatitis B Varicella*

3 doses OR serologic confirmation or immunity. 2 doses (given after 1st birthday) OR written validation from parent or doctor of approximate date of disease, OR serologic confirmation of immunity.

Meningococcal* 1 dose required, booster dose between 16-18 yrs. Recommended. * Doses given up to (and including) 4 days before the birthday will meet the requirements for school entry. **If any combination of four doses of OPV and IPV was received before four years of age, no additional dose is required. Exclusions from compliance are allowable on an individual basis as specified in Texas Education Code 2.09, Chapter 97. For further information, contact the school nurse.

Quick Fact for Texas Residents: A signed affidavit must be presented by the

child’s parent or legal guardian, stating that the child’s parent or legal guardian declines vaccinations for reasons of conscience, including because of the person’s religious beliefs. The affidavit will be valid for a two-year period. The child, who has not received the required immunizations for reasons of conscience, including religious beliefs, may be excluded from school in times of emergency or epidemic declared by the commissioner of public health. Medical exemptions are allowed as are exemptions for active duty members of the United States armed forces.

Prescription Medications in School Nurses across the district have seen a rise in students carrying their own medications. To ensure that all students are kept safe it is United ISD’s policy and proactive approach to prohibit any student from carrying any kind of medication, prescribed or over the counter, without proper documentation from a physician licensed to practice in the state of Texas.

Medications students are not allowed to carry are, but not limited to the following: Cough drops, any chewable medications, throat sprays, etc. Students who have pre-existing medical conditions that require a school nurse to administer medications are encouraged to proactively communicate their needs to school personnel prior to the start of the school year to ensure that all the proper documentation is submitted on time. Parents are responsible for keeping school personnel up to date and informed of any potential allergic reactions to medications or foods, and any medical conditions.

Since United ISD policy prohibits students from carrying their own medication, it is very important to have a physician licensed to practice in the state of Texas complete all district Medical Administration Forms needed for campus nurses to administer the medications; whether prescribed or over the counter. Children, whose doctors recommend they carry their medications due to a pre-existing condition, will need to pick up a Self-Administration Medication Release Form from their school and have their physician’s office complete the form. After having a doctor complete all the necessary paperwork parents will need to bring in the medication in a properly labeled container. For prescription medication it is recommended that the pharmacy label accompany the medication. All physician orders must match the orders on the container of the prescribed medication. Only when all of the proper documentation is received will school nurses administer or allow students to carry and self-administer their medications. These practices are set to not just protect your student, but all students. It is our effort to ensure that students’ needs are met while maintaining a safe and positive learning environment for all students.

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9th Grade Student Orientation United High School August 10, 2016 9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. at UHS 9th grade campus 8800 McPherson Rd.

United South High School August 17, 2016 4:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. at 4001 Avenida Los Presidentes

John B. Alexander High School August 12, 2016 10 A.M. - NOON at 3600 E. Del Mar Blvd.

Lyndon B. Johnson High School August 15, 2016 1:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. at 5626 Cielito Lindo Blvd.

Information can be found at the following sites: · Individual School Campuses (During Hours of Registration) · United ISD website: http://www.uisd.net (click on the Bus Routes and the Bus Finder Icon) To obtain the bus routes via telephone, please call:

• North Routes: (956) 473-6330 • South Routes: (956) 473-5230 • East Routes: (956) 473-1970

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2016 - 2017 Course Schedule Distribution For Returning Students All returning United ISD students must complete the registration process on line.

Prior to students receiving their course schedule on the designated days, students must present the following documents:

Middle Schools Hours: 10:00 - NOON & 2:00 - 5:30 P.M. 8th Grade Aug. 15

7th Grade Aug. 16

6th Grade Aug. 17

• An original utility bill displaying the current address (gas, water or electricity); • Driver’s license or identification card of parent/guardian (address must reflect current residence).

Aug. 18 - 8:30 - 3:30 P.M.

(Returning Students who did not submit completed registration forms or required documents)

High Schools 9th Grade Aug. 15

10th Grade Aug. 16

8:30 - 11:30 A.M. 10:00 - NOON 1:00 - 5:30 P.M. 2:00 - 5:30 P.M.

11th Grade Aug. 17

12th Grade Aug. 18

10:00 - NOON 2:00 - 5:30 P.M.

9:00 - NOON

Aug. 18 - 1:00 - 4:30 P.M.

(Returning Students who did not submit completed registration forms or required documents)

STEP Academy For additional information, please contactyour respective campus or 473-6201.

6th-8th Grades Aug. 15 10:00 - NOON 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.

9th Grade Aug. 16

10-12th Grades Aug. 17

10:00 - NOON 10:00 - NOON 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.

Aug. 18 - 8:30 - 3:30 P.M.

(Returning Students who did not submit completed registration forms or required documents)

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School Supplies List 2016-2017

We are UNITED! Pair of Safety Scissors 8 oz. Bottle of Glue Gluesticks Spiral Notebook (Wide Rule 70 count) Box of Crayons (24 count) Box JUMBO Crayons (8 count) Box Washable Markers (Large) Jumbo Pencils (Husky) Pkg. of Assorted Construction Paper (9x12) Manuscript Tablet First Grade Manuscript Tablet Pocket Folders with clasps (solid colors) No. 2 Pencils Pkg. of Play Dough Composition Notebook Large Block Erasers Pkg. of Eraser Caps (packs) Pkg. of Theme Paper (Wide Rule 100 count) Pkg. of Theme Paper (Wide Rule 200 count) Ruler (inches and centimeters) Red Pens (pkg.) Box Colored Pencils Black Erasable Pens 3-Ring Binder (2”) Pkg. Dividers (5 tab)(per subject) Pkg. of Highlighters (4 to pkg.) Box of Facial Tissue Box of Ziploc Bags (Gallon Size) Pkg. Paper Bags Pkg. Paper Plates Black/Blue Pens Hand Sanatizer (bottle) Wipes Covered Pencil Sharpener 1 Zipper Pocket for 3 Ring Binder Pkg. of index cards (3 ½ x 5) Pkg. of Graphing Paper Correction Tape Water Colors (Crayola) Drawing Sketch Pad Box of Ziploc Bags (Sandwich Size)

Please label items with student’s name First Day of School: August 22, 2016

* If enrolled in Principles of Human Services Class ** If enrolled in Algebra *** If enrolled in Art. Teachers may ask for additional supplies depending on subject and grade level

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It is the policy of United I.S.D. not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its 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 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

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Meeting the Needs of Students with Bond Projects In School Bond 2013, voters approved the new construction of 14 new schools, renovations to older facilities, as well as updates to technology and security throughout the District. United ISD is currently at Phase 2 of the construction bond process with several improvements, renovations, and new structures already in place.

USHS 9th Grade Campus 83819 Aguanieve Dr.

New Schools On The Way United High School and United South High School ninth grade students can expect to attend a brand new campus which is set to open in August 2017. While construction of a new 9th grade campus at J.B. Alexander High School started this summer and is projected to open in Fall 2018. United ISD has also begun construction of elementary school #28 and middle school #10 off Highway 359, while ground has been recently broken in the San Isidro Ranch North Subdivision where elementary school #29 will be built. These new campuses will provide much needed relief for existing schools in these areas as well as provide incoming students with innovative classrooms that will help advance students into the future.

Middle School #10

410 E.G. Ranch - HWY 359

Elementary #28

415 E.G. Ranch - HWY 359

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UHS 9th Grade Campus 2811 Hillcroft Dr.

Upgrade of Security Stations at School Campuses Another crucial component of the District’s bond construction program includes the installation of security stations and security surveillance camera systems at all of its existing 41 campuses. The work here entails facilitating each site with a security area reinforced with safety features, building access controls, and card reader locking systems for exterior perimeter doors. Construction of these security stations has been started at seven elementary schools throughout the District and will be operational beginning this Fall.

Upgrade of Technology An additional component on School Bond 2013, is the installation of V-Brick (Video distribution system). The V-Brick system allows for the delivery of educational video content to any computer in United ISD using the Districtwide network connection. This system enables educators across the District to provide students with innovative learning opportunities using the most up-to-date products on the market. United ISD values opportunities to provide students and staff with up to date, innovative resources needed in today’s modern classrooms. Other major projects and upgrades will be phased in throughout the next three years, with the final phase set to begin as early as 2017.

Renovations Making a Difference

C lark M iddle

Renovations and improvements to existing school campuses are also a pivotal component of School Bond 2013. The expansion of the Band Hall at Clark Middle School has been completed and will be ready for occupancy this Fall. While the expansion of the cafeteria and the enclosure of the kinder classroom canopy at Newman Elementary School will be completed this Summer and will be ready to use by students and staff in Fall 2016. At Trautmann Elementary School, students can expect to see an additional classroom wing, a new gymnasium, and renovations to the main building to include new administrative offices. Additionally, each classroom will have new air conditioning and heating and ventilation systems. Arndt Elementary School will be receiving a brand new classroom wing addition and the parking lot at the campus will be expanded. These projects are expected to be completed by the Fall 2016. The expansion of the Food Production Center located off of Loop 20 has been completed, providing additional storage space for food products.

Band Hall expansion

N ewman E lementary

T rautmann E lementary Addition of 16 additional new classrooms, a main entrance canopy/plaza enclosure, gymnasium, and HVAC/EMS replacement. Cafeteria expansion & Kinder classroom canopy enclosure

A rndt E lementary

Alexander High Addition of 16 classrooms and expansion of parking lot

Expansion of parking lot

Chain Link Fences

Laredo Fence Materials, INC.

GATE ACCESS SYSTEMS [email protected]

(956) 722-3125 (956) 722-5281 904 S. Zapata Hwy Laredo, Texas 78046 Page 13

VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULES

* DENOTES DISTRICT GAME • AWAY - OPPONENT’S FIELD SAC - STUDENT ACTIVITY COMPLEX

J.B. ALEXANDER HIGH WK DAY DATE OPPONENT SCR FRI AUG. 19 FLOUR BLUFF 1 FRI AUG. 26 @ALICE 2 THUR SEPT. 1 NIXON 3 FRI SEPT. 9 @CLEMENS 4 THUR SEPT. 15 *EAGLE PASS 5 FRI SEPT. 23 *@DEL RIO 6 FRI OPEN 7 THUR OCT. 6 *SOUTHWEST 8 FRI OCT. 14 *LBJ 9 FRI OCT. 21 *@SOUTH SAN 10 FRI OCT. 28 *UNITED SOUTH 11 FRI NOV. 4 *@UNITED

SITE

TIME KRUEGER 9:00 AM AWAY 7:30 PM SAC 7:00 PM AWAY 7:30 PM SAC 7:00 PM AWAY 7:30 PM SAC SAC AWAY SAC SAC

UNITED HIGH

WK DAY DATE OPPONENT SCR FRI AUG. 19 EDCOUCH ELSA 1 THUR AUG. 25 SAN BENITO 2 FRI SEPT. 2 SA REAGAN 3 FRI SEPT. 9 @SA STEVENS 4 FRI SEPT. 16 *@LBJ 5 FRI SEPT. 23 *SOUTH SAN 6 FRI OPEN 7 FRI OCT. 7 *@UNITED SOUTH 8 FRI OCT. 14 *@SOUTHWEST 9 SAT OCT. 22 *EAGLE PASS 10 FRI OCT. 28 *@DEL RIO 11 FRI NOV. 4 *ALEXANDER

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7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM

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2016

L.B. JOHNSON HIGH

WK DAY DATE OPPONENT SCR FRI AUG. 19 RIO GRANDE CITY 1 FRI AUG. 26 SA MARSHALL 2 FRI SEPT. 2 @CC WINN 3 FRI SEPT. 9 LOCKHART 4 FRI SEPT. 16 *UNITED 5 SAT SEPT. 24 *@EAGLE PASS 6 FRI OPEN 7 SAT OCT. 8 *DEL RIO 8 FRI OCT. 14 *@ALEXANDER 9 FRI OCT. 21 *SOUTHWEST *SOUTH SAN 10 THUR OCT. 27 11 THUR NOV. 3 *@UNITED SOUTH

SITE SAC SAC AWAY AWAY SAC AWAY

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UNITED SOUTH HIGH

United ISD Cheer and Dance Tryout Schedule

For 2017-2018 School Year As of June 1, 2016

All campuses and sponsors must follow this official tryout schedule.

Spirit Groups

High School Cheer

Middle School Cheer Elementary Cheer

2017 Clinic Dates 2017 Tryout Dates April 17 - 21

April 22

April 24 - 26

April 27, 28 & 29

May 8 - 12

May 13

High School Dance

Middle School Dance Elementary Dance

May 1 - 4

May 15 - 16

May 22 - 25

May 5

May 18, 19 & 20 May 26

For more information call the United ISD Fine Arts Department (956) 473-7121

All UISD parents

Now you can pay ONLINE! Benefits:

ONLINE PAYMENT

CONVENIENT: Make payments anytime...online! EASY TO USE: Fill a shopping cart and check out. SAFE: No need to send cash to school. SECURE: Our website is protected and PCI compliant. SAVE TIME: It takes less than 5 minutes to register.

http://osp.osmsinc.com/unitedisd/ ** Notice: A service fee of 4% + 35 cents will be applied at checkout.

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Items you can pay Online:

School/Organization Fundraisers Yearbook & Ads Cheer and Dance Uniforms Band Fees & Apparel Field Trips Camps Spirit Shirts

CONTACT US... Parent Help Line: 956-473-6357 or 703-378-8299 Ext 209

Let your finger do the shopping!

Email: [email protected] • [email protected] UISD: Comptrollers Office - Activity Funds

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Be a Parent Volunteer:


Sign up today! Research shows that when parents get involved in their child’s educational endeavors, the more likely they will achieve higher grades in school and graduate. This is why United ISD highly values parental involvement and encourages them to be an approved parent volunteer at their child’s campus. Approved parent volunteers can go on field trips with their children and their classmates, help out with class events, and even coach sport teams offered by the Boys and Girls Club. Parents also have the liberty to volunteer whenever their schedule permits. In order to be a parent volunteer at United ISD for the upcoming school year, all parents (returning and new) are required to complete an application and clear a no-cost background check that is provided by the District. Additionally, new applicants must provide proof of a recent T.B. test.

Applications for parent volunteers can be printed out for completion by visiting www.uisd.net and clicking on the “For Parents” section. Applications may also be picked up at school campuses or at the District’s Admissions/Attendance/Drop Out Recovery Office located at 201 Lindenwood Drive.

Liz Raymond, Adult Literacy/Dropout Recovery Coordinator, reminds parents that volunteering time to the District is one of the best ways to get involved in their child’s education. “We invite more parents, grandparents, and older siblings to become volunteers. Joining the District’s program gives volunteers an excellent opportunity to meet and
interact directly with the teachers, administrators and staff at the campuses.” The application process for the 2016 - 2017 school year begins on August 1, 2016, and new applications are valid thru July 31, 2017. The extended end date gives parents an opportunity to assist with summer activities as well. Parents who volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club must also be cleared with United ISD. For more information about the Parent Volunteer Program, call (956) 473-6349.

Parent Portal:

United ISD is always looking for new and innovative ways to facilitate proactive communication between schools and parents; therefore, the District is pleased to continue with the Parent Portal. Parent Portal is a secure and direct program where parents can access student schedules, track grades, and monitor student attendance. It’s like a daily progress report for your child that you can access anytime.

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We want to encourage all parents to register for the program by completing a simple Parent Portal Registration Form at your child’s campus. Once this has been received, the district will email you a password and you’ll be set. Upon receiving access to the Parent Portal program you’ll be able to retrieve the site from United ISD’s homepage and save it to your favorites so you can access it, anytime and anywhere you want. It’s simple, it’s easy, and best of all it’s the best way to stay current and monitor your child’s progress daily. For assistance, contact the District’s Technology Department at (956) 473-6370.

Atención padres del Programa ASA 2016-2017 Online Registration Pre Registration May 16th - Aug 12th

Inscripciones en línea 2016-2017 Preinscripción del 16 de mayo al 12 de agosto

$20

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Electronic Pin Online Payments PIN Electrónico Pagos en línea

Tuition/Costo mensual: 00 per month/ al mes

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(September - May) (De septiembre a mayo)

• 3:00 - 6:00 P.M.

(Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card, EFT/ACH)

(Efectivo, cheques, giros bancarios, tarjeta de crédito, EFT/ACH)

• Excellent Supervision/ Excelente supervisión (15:1) • Indoor/Outdoor Hands-On Activities/Actividades interiores/exteriores • Computer Learning Games/ Juegos de aprendizaje en computadora • Homework Time/ Tiempo para hacer la tarea • Exercising/Ejercicio • Snacks/Bocadillos • Dancing/Danza

QU ES T I O NS? ¿ PR E GU N TAS?

AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURES (ASA) /AVENTURAS DESPUÉS DE CLASES Office: 201 Lindenwood, Portable #10 (Back) Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Ph: (956) 473-6301 - 473-6204

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Perfect Attendance Program Continues for all Students

Student success begins with daily school attendance. This is why United ISD will once again be implementing its “Every Day Counts” perfect attendance incentive program for the upcoming school year. Any elementary and middle school student, who works to attain perfect attendance every six weeks, can be eligible to win prizes at their respective campus. “One of the most important things a child can do in their academic career to achieve success is also one of the most basic… that is go to school every day,” said United ISD Superintendent Roberto J. Santos. “In fact, research has shown that a child’s daily school attendance record may be the biggest factor influencing their academic success.”

All students at an elementary or middle school are eligible to be entered for the grand prize drawing at their campus if he or she has had perfect attendance (no

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excused or unexcused absences) for the entire six weeks period starting with the 1st six weeks period (in all classes).

Additionally, students at each high school will have a perfect attendance incentive as well. Called the “Never Be Absent” program, students who have perfect attendance have a chance to have their name entered to win an all-expense paid trip to San Antonio which includes a four day, three night stay at the J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa, four season passes to Fiesta Texas, and four movie passes to Santikos Palladium IMAX Theatre. This program, is being done in conjunction with the Sames “Kia in the Klassroom” car givea-way program, where a high school student can win a brand new Kia Soul. For more information about these incentive programs, please see your child’s campus administration.

Prizes

s per campus 1st six weeks: 4 bike me Book 2nd six weeks: Chro Fit Bundle 3rd six weeks: Wiis per campus 4th six weeks: 4 bike x 5th six weeks: X-Bo Mini 6th six weeks: iPad

2016 - 2017 Elementary Assessments/Event Calendar 2016-2017 ELEMENTARY ASSESSMENTS/EVENTS CALENDAR Aug 2016

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2016 - 2017 Secondary Education CBA/ Benchmark Assessments/Event Calendar HS STARR EOC Testing English I

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CBA#2 November 8 English 3 & Writing Reading 1,2,3 November 9 Math & Science

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CBA#2 February 23 English 3 March 2 Math & Science March 3 Social Studies April 12 English 1 & 2

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(Days shaded in Purple)

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CBA #3 Grades 6th, 7th, & 8th

February 8 Writing 7th & Math 8th

February 28 Math & Alg. 1 8th Grade ONLY

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Using Google Chromebooks to Build Collaborative Skills The District’s iLEAD United Mobile Learning Device (MLD) Initiative continues to support and enhance its curriculum and instruction with the infusion of over 4,300 Chromebooks into classrooms for the 2016-2017 school year. The Chromebooks are similar to laptops that run through the internet. These devices use Google Applications (Docs, Sheets and Slides) that are similar in functionality of their well-known counterparts, Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint. During the Summer of 2013, the District initiated its iLEAD United MLD Roll Out and to date has placed over 13,700 iPads, 900 HP tablets and this Fall with the newest roll out over 6,000 Chromebooks in the hands of students and teachers. The infusion of Chromebooks in our classrooms is directly in response to the District Technology Committee’s recommendation that United become a District powered by Google Apps for Education. A decision that has propelled United ISD into the 21st century collaborative Google environment that allows teachers, students, administrators and staff to gather, send, receive and share information using a collaborative cloud-based environment. The 2016-17 school year will be greeted with campuses receiving 144 carts of Chromebooks. District Curriculum will be sporting new lessons and activities that correspond with the use of the new devices. Training for new and existing district teachers and staff will be provided during the Summer, New Teacher Orientation and Back to School Trainings by Instructional Technology district and campus staff to prepare them to maximize the integration of academic use of devices.

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Several teacher members of the DEIC Committee recently reported how much they have enjoyed the addition of Chromebooks in their classrooms. They all observed the incredible increase in student engagement, collaboration, interaction and most notably the improvement in academics using the integration of Chromebooks and the interactive flat panels into daily instruction. The District continues to remain at the forefront of the most recent and trending instructional technology equipment and integration initiatives to keep our students abreast of the requirements needed to be a successful 21st century citizen.

At United ISD, learning and success go far. As such, the United Independent School District would like to recognize extraordinary alumni whose achievements exemplify the values and the foundation that their high school education has contributed towards their success.

Nominations for Distinguished Alumni Program

United High School League of Legends “Class of 2016”

United ISD continues to honor Distinguished Alumni. United ISD will begin to accept nominations for the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Class from November 1, 2016 through January, 31, 2017. If you know of any outstanding United ISD Alumni please submit their nomination to the Office of the Superintendent. CRITERIA: An alumnus who is being nominated for the award must have graduated from a United ISD High school at least 5 years from date of nomination. This recognition can be earned by demonstrating, outstanding service to our country, community or to others in need; also for achieving recognition, having made exceptional contributions to his/her profession or career; and lastly for philanthropy, those who have made significant contributions in their field/community; and/or to any worthy cause. Members of the community or of the selection committee may nominate an individual who fits the criteria. The individual making the nomination shall submit details/resume about the individual including the achievements of the individual. The documentation shall include references (either written documentation or personal reference) that can verify the achievement(s). NOMINATION FORM: To access the nomination form visit www.uisd.net or for more information contact 956-473-6201.

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Sames KIA in The Klassroom Sponsors and Winner! Pictured from left to right: Alonzo Chavez, Laredo Federal Credit Union Director of Collections; Evelyn Sames, C.E.O. Sames/KIA Auto Group; KIA Soul winner Leobardo Vasquez from Lyndon B. Johnson High School; KIA mascot Hankstar the Hamster and Thomas Piña, Sames KIA General Manager.

Thumbs up for daily school attendance! Kia Soul winner Leobardo Vasquez from Lyndon B. Johnson High School and Evelyn Sames, C.E.O. of Sames Auto Group Sames/Kia Auto Group.

Prior to the first graduation ceremony on June 3, Sames KIA of Laredo announced this year’s winner of a brand new 2016 KIA Soul. The grand prize automobile giveaway was the peak of the year round Sames “KIA In the Klassroom” program at United ISD. The program gives students (who maintain perfect attendance for at least one nine week period), an opportunity to participate in a final drawing for a brand new KIA Soul. In addition, tax, title and the Laredo Federal Credit Union paid for license for the prize automobile, and the A&K World Class Driving School donated a complimentary driver’s education course. Leobardo Vasquez, a sophomore from Lyndon B. Johnson High School was the grand prizewinner from among 16 semi-finalists whose names were drawn at random. The remaining 15 semi-finalists received a free tablet from Sames KIA as well. “Sames KIA is proud to be the sponsor of this program for a fourth year, and we are pleased to see that this incentive has succeeded in promoting academic success,” said Sames Motors C.E.O. Evelyn Sames. “We stand behind this initiative to emphasize the importance of daily school attendance and wish the Class of 2016 continued success.” For the fourth year in a row, Sames KIA of Laredo will be partnering with United ISD for the “KIA in the Klassroom” Perfect Attendance Car Give-A-Way. This now-yearly program has seen remarkable success in promoting the District’s rates of perfect attendance for its high school students. “Sames is proud to support local education - one of the pillars upon which we have built our 105 year legacy,” said Sames Principal Dealer Evelyn Sames. “We know that when students skip out of school, they miss the valuable lessons being taught in the classroom.” The “KIA in the Klassroom” program will be conducted in conjunction with the District’s “Never Be Absent” Perfect Attendance Program. This program also features prize incentives for high school perfect attendance. Prizes include televisions, radios, iPads, and more. Page 25

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School Day for High School Students

In an effort to help accommodate its students’ increasingly busy curricular and extra-curricular schedules and help improve academic performance; United ISD has conducted an analysis of the school day at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. It has been determined based on this analysis that the high school daily schedule will be extended beginning the 2016 - 2017 school year. The additional 20 minutes added to the high school schedule allows students the opportunity to be considered full time students upon enrollment in three or more classes each semester. This allows students to continue to participate in extracurricular activities, additional opportunities to attend institutions of higher education, complete volunteer work, or join the workforce in our community. The District also believes that this slight modification to the high school schedule will result in improved grades and test scores. As such, the new bell schedule at each of the high schools for the 2016 - 2017 school year will be as follows:

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United High 8:25 A.M. – 4:05 P.M.

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United High 9th Grade 8:10 A.M. – 3:50 P.M.

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United South High 8:15 A.M. – 4:05 P.M.

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J. B. Alexander High 8:20 A.M. – 4:05 P.M.

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Lyndon B. Johnson High 8:15 A.M. – 4:05 P.M.

The District kindly requests that parents of high school students note the new high school start and end times. Additionally, breakfast for all high school students will only be served in the school’s cafeteria 10 minutes prior to the start of the school day. The District provides warm, nutritious breakfasts and lunches, at no cost, for all students each school day.

“Gold Key Club” Gold Key Club

SCHOOL HOURS Elementary:

7:45 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Kennedy-Zapata Elementary 8:00 A.M. - 3:15 P.M.

Middle School: 8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Trautmann 6th grade campus 7:45 A.M. - 3:15 P.M.

High School:

United High School 8:25 A.M.- 4:05 P.M. United South High School 8:15 A.M.- 4:05 P.M. J.B. Alexander High School 8:20 A.M.- 4:05 P.M. L. B. Johnson High School 8:15 A.M.- 4:05 P.M. United 9th grade campus 8:10 A.M. - 3:50 P.M. STEP Academy 8:15 A.M. - 3:45 P.M.

United ISD is pleased to announce the continuation of the “Gold Key Club” card program. This special program allows any United ISD taxpayer, age 60 and above, free admission to any United ISD sponsored athletic or fine arts event held at any District facility throughout the school year. These events include: athletic games, fine arts activities, cheer and dance, and music or drama showcases. To obtain your free card, visit the District’s Athletic Department at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane. The office is open weekdays from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. A photo ID and proof of residence are required to process your season pass.

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For information, please call the Athletic Department at (956) 473-7100. (*Play-off games not valid with Gold Key Card.) Page 29

UT Austin - United ISD Partnership to Support Mathematics Education The University of Texas at Austin and the United Independent School District (United ISD) are partnering to offer college credit to mathematics students in United ISD high schools. The partnership will prepare four United ISD teachers to deliver “Discovery Pre-Calculus.” The course is part of UT Austin’s new dual-credit initiative, OnRamps. United ISD and UT Austin will offer the yearlong curriculum to high school students with an option to be dual enrolled in a UT Austin undergraduate course through the University Extension. “Part of the mission of OnRamps is to develop a cadre of teachers in the state of Texas who are facilitating dual-credit at the level of rigor required for students to excel in subsequent college coursework,” says Dr. Julie Schell, director of OnRamps and Strategic Initiatives in the Center for Teaching and Learning at UT Austin. This partnership between UT Austin and United ISD is representative of OnRamps’ broader mission to collaborate with innovative educators

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to increase the number and diversity of students who experience rigorous, high-quality dual-credit coursework that develops deep conceptual knowledge and academic skills aligned with the expectations of leading research universities. If your child is interested in taking Discovery PreCalculus through this program, please contact your child’s High School for more details.

Pictured from left to right: Blanca Lopez (LBJHS), Carmen Perez (UHS), Mario Rosales (United ISD Advanced Academics Director), Cristina Arellano (USHS), and Luis Perez (AHS).

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Roberto J. Santos

Superintendente de United ISD

Estimados padres de familia de United ISD, Me complace mucho compartir con ustedes nuestra edición “Regreso a clases” 2016-2017 de la publicación Parent Connection de United ISD y espero que hayan disfrutado de un espléndido verano en compañía de su familia. La oportunidad de recargarnos de energía es un componente fundamental para realizar un buen trabajo en las escuelas. Al aproximarse el final de las vacaciones de verano para los estudiantes de United ISD, espero que todos estén preparados para regresar a clases y cumplir con los retos de un nuevo ciclo escolar. Durante el verano, el personal del distrito ha estado preparándose para el ciclo escolar 2016-2017 y estamos seguros de que los estudiantes y el personal continuarán cumpliendo y superando no solamente los estándares del distrito, sino también las expectativas federales y estatales.

Judd Gilpin

Presidente de la Mesa Directiva de United ISD

Estimados miembros de la comunidad de United ISD: Este año se celebra el 55 aniversario de United ISD y estamos muy orgullosos de continuar nuestra tradición de excelencia en la educación. Es un placer fungir como presidente de la Mesa Directiva de United Independent School District y mi deseo es continuar enalteciendo a nuestro distrito para beneficio de todos los estudiantes. Espero que todos hayan disfrutado de unas vacaciones de verano seguras y placenteras. Nuestros maestros, administradores y personal de apoyo están preparándose para un nuevo ciclo escolar, el cual iniciará el 22 de agosto con el primer día de clases. En United ISD continuamos dedicados a proveer una educación integral para nuestros estudiantes, con sólidos programas académicos y la oportunidad de crecer a través de varias actividades extracurriculares como deportes, música, arte, programas de ROTC y varios clubes. Es muy satisfactorio saber que nuestros estudiantes aprovechan estas oportunidades. La mesa directiva está muy satisfecha con el progreso de los múltiples proyectos financiados por el Bono Escolar 2013. Por el momento nos encontramos en las fases finales de construcción de las escuelas de 9no grado para las preparatorias United y United South. Este año iniciaremos la edificación de la escuela de 9no grado para la preparatoria Alexander. Ya casi están terminadas

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Esta edición de “Regreso a clases” está diseñada para ayudarles tanto a ustedes como a sus hijos a prepararse para el próximo ciclo escolar y las clases iniciarán el 22 de agosto. Les pido que tomen unos minutos para revisar la información que aparece en esta publicación. Si tienen alguna pegunta sobre la información que aparece en esta guía, los invito a comunicarse a la oficina de la escuela a la que asiste su hijo o a nuestras oficinas administrativas. Para concluir, estoy muy orgulloso de fungir como su superintendente y espero continuar trabajando con todo el personal de United ISD y la comunidad para mejorar nuestro distrito. Expreso mis mejores deseos para que tengamos un ciclo escolar provechoso. También les pido que nos sigan apoyando. Con su ayuda, los maestros y el personal continuarán brindando su mayor esfuerzo para hacer este ciclo escolar significativo y satisfactorio para todos los estudiantes del distrito. Atentamente,

una nueva escuela primaria y una secundaria a un lado de la carretera 359. De igual manera, el trabajo en las áreas de salones de clases y laboratorios en la primaria Arndt está a punto de concluir. También hemos iniciado los proyectos de mejoras en las primarias Newman y Trautmann, en la secundaria Clark y en la preparatoria Alexander. La seguridad escolar continúa siendo una prioridad de la mesa directiva. El distrito ha invertido en muchas iniciativas para mejorarla, tales como la asignación de oficiales de policía en cada escuela, acceso controlado a los edificios, el programa UWatch y el plan de estudios contra el acoso escolar. Sin embargo, la comunidad, administradores, maestros, padres de familia y estudiantes, deben trabajar juntos con el fin de que nuestras escuelas sean lo más seguras posible. Les pedimos que todos estén alerta ante la posibilidad de una amenaza de violencia contra nuestros planteles y que denuncien inmediatamente cualquier inquietud a nuestro personal de la policía u administradores escolares. Para concluir, exhorto a los padres de familia a trabajar con nuestros maestros y administradores para colaborar en sus esfuerzos para ayudar a nuestros alumnos a desarrollar su máximo potencial. Nuestro personal continuará teniendo grandes expectativas para los estudiantes, para que estén bien preparados y satisfacer sus metas futuras en la vida. Agradezco su apoyo en nuestra labor de servir a los niños de nuestro distrito. Nuestra mayor satisfacción se logra a través de la dedicación y el arduo trabajo de los estudiantes con el apoyo de sus padres y todos aquellos que trabajan en United ISD para proveer el mejor ambiente educativo posible. Atentamente,

Inscripción de estudiantes de nuevo ingreso

¿Vive usted dentro de los límites ¿Se acaba de de asistencia de United ISD? mudar a Laredo? United ISD llevará a cabo inscripciones para las familias que vivan dentro de los límites de asistencia del distrito y que tengan menores de 4-19 años de edad. Los siguientes sitios estarán disponibles para llevar a cabo el proceso de inscripción para su comodidad. Las familias pueden inscribir a sus hijos en cualquiera de estos sitios y fechas. El distrito los exhorta a inscribirse con anticipación.

¿Tiene un niño que necesite inscribir para asistir a la escuela?

Los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso en United ISD pueden inscribirse en los siguientes sitios. Estos lugares están disponibles para cualquier estudiante, sin importar la escuela a la que le corresponde asistir.

Primer día

de Clases 22 de Agosto de 2016

¿Qué documentos necesito para inscribir a mi hijo?

Para inscribir a su hijo necesita lo siguiente: • Una copia certificada u original del acta de nacimiento del menor • Cartilla de vacunación actualizada, incluyendo Secundaria Los Obispos - 4801 S. Ejido Rd. Secundaria United South - 3707 Av. Los Presidentes el examen de la tuberculosis • Prueba de residencia (recibo de luz, agua o gas Secundaria United - 700 E. Del Mar Blvd. actualizado o del mes anterior) • Tarjeta del seguro social del menor (opcional) Jueves 4 de agosto • Licencia de conducir o tarjeta de identificación Horario: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. del estado de Texas vigente del padre o tutor Secundaria Trautmann 6to grado (la dirección debe incluir la residencia actual) - 900 E. Del Mar Blvd. • Boleta de calificaciones de la escuela anterior Secundaria Washington - 10306 Riverbank Dr. (de ser pertinente) • Una dirección de correo electrónico activa Lunes 8 de agosto actualizada

Miércoles 3 de agosto Horario: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Horario: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Secundaria Gonzalez - 5208 Santa Claudia Ln. Secundaria Lamar Bruni - 5910 St. Luke Blvd.

Martes 9 de agosto Horario: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.

¿Cuál es la edad requerida para inscribirse en pre-kinder y kinder?

Secundaria Clark - 500 Hillside Road (parte trasera) • Pre-kinder: debe tener 4 años cumplidos para el 1 de septiembre de 2016 y cumplir Secundaria Trautmann - 8501 Curly Ln. con otros requisitos.

A partir del 11 de agosto las inscripciones se reanudarán en las escuelas.

Para los padres de familia que tengan hijos que asistan a primaria, por favor comuníquense con la escuela más cercana para programar su cita. No se necesita programar una cita si sus hijos asisten a la secundaria o preparatoria.

• Kinder: debe tener 5 años cumplidos para el 1 de septiembre de 2016.

Horario: 8:00-11:30 A.M. y de 1:00-4:00 P.M.

11-12 de agosto, 2016 (jueves y viernes)

Y

del 15-18 de agosto (lunes a jueves)

Para más información, comuníquese a la oficina de Admisiones al (956) 473-6349. Page 33

Continúan proyectos del bono escolar 2013 Con la aprobación del bono escolar 2013 se acordó la construcción de 14 escuelas y renovaciones a instalaciones existentes, así como actualizaciones al sistema de tecnología y seguridad en el distrito. United ISD se encuentra actualmente en la Fase 2 del bono de construcción con varias mejoras, renovaciones y nuevas estructuras.

Construcción de nuevas escuelas Los estudiantes de 9no grado de las preparatorias United y United South asistirán a un nueva escuela, la cual está programada para abrir sus puertas en agosto de 2017. Mientras, la construcción de un nuevo campus de 9no grado comenzó en la preparatoria J.B. Alexander este verano y se espera que se inaugure para el otoño de 2018. United ISD también ha iniciado la construcción de la escuela primaria #28 y la secundaria #10 a un lado de la carretera 359, mientras que ya se empezó a desmontar el terreno para la construcción de la escuela primaria #29 en la subdivisión San Isidro Ranch North. Estas nuevas escuelas proporcionarán el tan necesitado alivio a la sobrepoblación estudiantil para los planteles existentes en estas áreas, así como brindarán a los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso aulas innovadoras que ayudarán a que los alumnos se abran paso al futuro.

Actualización de tecnología Un componente adicional del bono escolar 2013 es la instalación de V-Brick (sistema de distribución de video). Este sistema permite la transmisión de contenido educativo por video en cualquier computadora de United ISD utilizando la conexión de internet del distrito. También permite que los maestros del distrito proporcionen a los estudiantes oportunidades educativas innovadoras utilizando los productos más actualizados en el mercado. United ISD valora las oportunidades para proporcionar a los estudiantes y personal con los recursos innovadores que se necesitan en las aulas modernas. Otros proyectos y actualizaciones importantes se introducirán gradualmente durante los próximos tres años, con la fase final contemplada para comenzar a más tardar a principios de 2017.

Renovaciones que marcan la diferencia Las renovaciones y mejoras a los planteles escolares existentes también son un componente fundamental del bono escolar 2013. La expansión del salón para la banda de la secundaria Clark ya se ha terminado y estará listo para utilizarse este otoño. La expansión de la cafetería y la construcción de una cerca en el toldo existente de los salones de preescolar en la escuela primaria Newman se completarán este verano y estarán listos para los estudiantes y el personal en el otoño. En la primaria Trautmann, los estudiantes tendrán un ala de salones adicionales, un nuevo gimnasio y renovaciones en el edificio principal con nuevas oficinas administrativas. Además, cada salón de clases contará con sistema nuevo de aire acondicionado y de calefacción y ventilación. La primaria Arndt contará con un ala adicional de salones y se ampliará el estacionamiento. Se espera que estos proyectos se terminen para este otoño. La ampliación del Centro de Producción Alimenticia, localizado a un lado del Loop 20, ya se ha terminado, proveyendo espacio adicional para el almacenamiento de alimentos.

Modernización de estaciones de seguridad en las escuelas Otro componente crucial del programa de construcción del bono del distrito incluye la instalación de estaciones de seguridad y sistemas de cámaras de vigilancia y seguridad en todos los 41 planteles existentes. El trabajo aquí implica facilitar cada sitio con un área de seguridad reforzada con aplicaciones de seguridad, la construcción de controles de acceso y sistemas de bloqueo de lectores de tarjetas para las puertas del perímetro exterior. La construcción de estas estaciones de seguridad ya ha iniciado en siete escuelas primarias del distrito y estarán listas para su operación a partir de este otoño.

Universidad de Texas en Austin y United ISD se asocian para apoyar educación en matemáticas La Universidad de Texas en Austin y United Independent School District se han asociado para ofrecer crédito de colegio a los estudiantes de matemáticas en escuelas preparatorias del distrito. Esta asociación capacitará a cuatro maestros de United ISD para impartir la clase “Descubrimiento de Precálculo”. El curso forma parte de la nueva iniciativa de doble crédito OnRamps de la Universidad de Texas en Austin. United ISD y la Universidad de Texas en Austin ofrecerán el plan de estudios de un año a los estudiantes de preparatoria con la opción de inscripción doble en un curso de colegio de la Universidad de Texas en Austin a través de la Extensión Universitaria. “Parte del objetivo de la iniciativa OnRamps es desarrollar un grupo de maestros en el estado de Texas que ofrezcan crédito doble al nivel de

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rigurosidad requerido para preparar a los alumnos en sus cursos de colegio posteriores”, explicó la Dra. Julie Schell, Directora de OnRamps e Iniciativas Estratégicas en el Centro de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje en la Universidad de Texas en Austin. Esta sociedad entre la Universidad de Texas en Austin y United ISD representa el objetivo de la iniciativa OnRamps de colaborar con maestros innovadores para incrementar el número y diversidad de estudiantes que experimenten trabajo de curso riguroso, de calidad y de crédito doble y que desarrollen un conocimiento conceptual y habilidades académicas de acuerdo con las expectativas de las más prestigiadas universidades de investigación. Si su hijo está interesado en tomar la clase Descubrimiento de Precálculo a través de este programa, por favor comuníquese a la preparatoria correspondiente para mayor información.

Uso de computadoras portátiles desarrolla habilidades de colaboración La iniciativa iLEAD de Aparatos Móviles de Aprendizaje (Mobile Learning Divice - MLD) del distrito continúa apoyando y mejorando su plan de estudios y enseñanza con el uso de 4,300 computadoras Chromebook en los salones de clase en el ciclo escolar 2016-2017. Las computadoras Chromebook son similares a las computadoras portátiles que funcionan a través de Internet. Estos aparatos utilizan aplicaciones Google (documentos, hojas y diapositivas) que son similares a la funcionalidad de sus tan conocidas contrapartes, Microsoft Office Word, Excel y PowerPoint. Durante el verano de 2013, el distrito implementó la iniciativa iLEAD MLD de United y, a la fecha, ha hecho entrega de 13,700 iPads, 900 tabletas HP y este otoño, hará entrega de más de 6,000 computadoras Chromebook a estudiantes y maestros. La introducción de estas computadoras Chromebook en nuestros salones de clase es en respuesta a la recomendación del Comité de Tecnología de que United sea un distrito que utilice las aplicaciones Google para su educación. Esta decisión ha llevado a United ISD al entorno de colaboración Google del siglo 21 que permite a maestros, estudiantes, administradores y personal en general reunir, enviar, recibir y compartir información utilizando un entorno de colaboración con base en la nube. El ciclo escolar 2016-2017 iniciará con escuelas que recibirán 144 carritos llenos de computadoras Chromebook. El plan de estudios del distrito impartirá lecciones y actividades nuevas que correspondan al uso de estos aparatos nuevos. Se llevará a cabo una capacitación para maestros actuales y de nuevo ingreso y para personal durante el verano, una orientación para maestros de nuevo ingreso y capacitaciones para el regreso a clases y personal escolar de parte del Departamento de Tecnología de Enseñanza del distrito para prepararlos para maximizar la integración del uso académico de los aparatos.

Varios miembros maestros del Comité DEIC informaron recientemente lo mucho que han disfrutado de la implementación de computadoras Chromebook en sus salones. Han observado un gran aumento en la participación, colaboración, interacción de los estudiantes y, en especial, una mejoría en la enseñanza utilizando la integración de computadoras Chromebook y pantallas interactivas. El distrito continúa estando a la vanguardia en el equipo de informática académica e implementando iniciativas para mantener a los alumnos a la par de los requisitos necesarios para convertirse en ciudadanos exitosos del siglo 21.

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Requisitos de vacunación para el ciclo escolar 2016-2017 4 años (Pre-K) DTP

4 dosis

IPV (Polio)*

3 dosis

Kinder, primero, segundo, tercer, cuarto, quinto y sexto grado

Sarampión

1 dosis (administrada después de cumplir 1 año de edad) y puede ser catalogada como MMR .

DTP

Paperas/ Rubéola

1 dosis (administrada después de cumplir 1 año de edad) y puede ser catalogada como MMR.

IPV (Polio)*

HIB

3 o 4 dosis (al menos una administrada al cumplir un año de edad o después) O 1dosis (administrada al cumplir 15 meses de edad o después) No se Requiere después de los 5 años.

Hepatitis A*

2 dosis (administrada después de cumplir 1 año de edad O confirmación serológica de inmunidad.

Hepatitis B

3 dosis (la última dosis administrada a los 6 meses de edad) O confirmación serológica de inmunidad.

Varicela

1 dosis (administrada después de cumplir 1 año de edad), O confirmación escrita de los padres o el médico sobre la fecha aproximada de la enfermedad O confirmación serológica de inmunidad.

Neumococo Vacuna neumocócica completa (Prevnar, PCV7, PCV13)

4 dosis (administrada en la infancia con una dosis después de cumplir 1 año de edad) O 2 dosis (si se administra entre los 12-24 meses O 1 dosis si se administra después de los 24 meses. No se requiere después de los 5 años de edad.

Influenza

No se requiere, pero su administración anual se recomienda.

7mo grado DTP

3 dosis, con 1 dosis al cumplir los 4 años o después.

Tdap*

1 dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el tétanos/difteria/tos ferina (si han pasado al menos 5 años desde que se le administró la vacuna contra el tétanos. La vacuna de refuerzo DEBE administrarse una vez que haya transcurrido el periodo de 5 años).

IPV (Polio)*

3 o 4 dosis, con 1 dosis al cumplir los 4 años o después.

Sarampión

2 dosis (administradas después de cumplir 1 año) y pueden ser catalogadas como MMR.

Paperas/ Rubéola

2 dosis (administradas después de cumplir 1 año) y pueden ser catalogadas como MMR.

Hepatitis B Varicela*

3 dosis O confirmación serológica o inmunidad. 2 dosis (administradas después de cumplir 1 año) O confirmación escrita de los padres o el médico de la fecha aproximada de la enfermedad, O confirmación serológica de inmunidad.

Meningococo

1 dosis

Hepatitis A*

2 dosis (administradas después de cumplir 1 año) O confirmación serológica de inmunidad.

Influenza

No se requiere, pero su administración anual se recomienda.

Sarampión

4 dosis (DPT/DtaP/DT/TdaP/Td) si es menor de 7 años (al menos una dosis después de cumplir 4 años) 3 dosis si tiene 7 años de edad o mayor (al menos una dosis después de cumplir los 4 años) 4 dosis (al menos una dosis después de cumplir los 4 años) 2 dosis (administrada después de cumplir 1 año) y puede ser catalogada como MMR

dosis (administrada después de cumplir 1 año) y puede ser Paperas/Rubéola 2catalogada como MMR

Hepatitis B

3 dosis (la última dosis administrada a los 6 meses de edad) O confirmación serológica de inmunidad

Varicela

2 dosis (administrada al cumplir 1 año de edad o después (si el menor no ha contraido varicela) * O confirmación escrita de los padres o el médico sobre la fecha aproximada de la enfermedad, O confirmación serológica de inmunidad

Hepatitis A*

2 dosis (administrada después de cumplir 1 año) O confirmación serológica de inmunidad

Influenza HIB Neumococo

No se requiere, pero su administración anual se recomienda No se requiere hasta después de los 5 años

No se requiere hasta después de los 5 años

*Las dosis administradas hasta (e incluyendo) 4 días antes del cumpleaños cumplirán con los requisitos para ingresar a la escuela. **Si se administró una combinación de cuatro dosis de OPV y IPV antes de los cuatro años, no se requiere una dosis adicional. Se permiten omisiones a estos requisitos en ciertos casos, como se especifica en el Código 2.09 de Educación de Texas, Capítulo 97. Para más información comuníquese con la enfermera escolar.

Educación Secundaria 8vo - 12do grado DTP/DTaP/DT/ Td/Tdap*

3 dosis (al menos una dosis después de los 4 años); se requiere una vacuna de refuerzo cada 10 años (Tdap).

IPV (Polio)*

3 o 4 dosis (al menos una dosis después de cumplir 4 años) (La vacuna contra la polio no es requerida para los estudiantes mayores de 18 años.)

Sarampión

2 dosis (administradas después de cumplir 1 año) y pueden ser catalogadas como MMR.

Paperas/Rubéola

2 dosis (administradas después de cumplir 1 año) y pueden ser catalogadas como MMR.

Hepatitis B

3 dosis O confirmación serológica o inmunidad.

Varicela*

2 dosis (administradas después de cumplir 1 año) O confirmación escrita de los padres o el médico de la fecha aproximada de la enfermedad, O confirmación serológica de inmunidad.

Meningococo

Se requiere 1 dosis; se recomienda una dosis de refuerzo entre los 16-18 años.

Hepatitis A Influenza

No se requiere, pero 2 dosis se recomiendan. No se requiere, pero la administración anual de 2 dosis se recomiendan.

*Las dosis administradas hasta (e incluyendo) 4 días antes del cumpleaños cumplirán con los requisitos para ingresar a la escuela. **Si se administró una combinación de cuatro dosis de OPV y IPV antes de los cuatro años, no se requiere una dosis adicional. Se permiten omisiones a estos requisitos en ciertos casos, como se especifica en el Código 2.09 de Educación de Texas, Capítulo 97. Para más información comuníquese con la enfermera escolar.

Información para residentes de Texas: Los padres o tutores legales del menor deben presentar una declaración jurada estipulando que los padres o tutores legales del menor rechazan conscientemente que se le administre al menor la vacuna, incluyendo creencias religiosas de la persona. La declaración jurada estará vigente por un periodo de dos años. El menor, a quien no se le han administrado las vacunas conscientemente, incluyendo creencias religiosas, podría ser excluido de la escuela en situaciones de emergencia o de epidemia según lo determine el departamento de salud pública. Se permiten exenciones médicas así como exenciones para miembros activos de las fuerzas armadas de los Estados Unidos.

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Medicamentos en la escuela

Las enfermeras del distrito han visto un aumento en los estudiantes que llevan sus propios medicamentos. Para preservar el bienestar de todos los alumnos, la política de United ISD y un enfoque proactivo prohíben que los estudiantes traigan consigo cualquier medicamento, recetado o de venta libre, sin la debida documentación de un médico autorizado para ejercer en el estado de Texas. Los medicamentos que no se permite que los estudiantes lleven consigo son, pero no se limitan a, los siguientes: pastillas para la tos, cualquier medicamento masticable, aerosoles para la garganta, etc. Se exhorta a que los alumnos con una enfermedad médica pre-existente que requieren de la administración de un medicamento por parte de la enfermera escolar comuniquen de manera proactiva sus necesidades al personal antes de iniciar el ciclo escolar para asegurar que toda la documentación requerida se presente oportunamente. Los padres son responsables de mantener al personal escolar actualizado e informado de las posibles reacciones alérgicas a medicamentos o alimentos y cualquier condición médica. Debido a que la política del distrito prohíbe que los alumnos lleven consigo sus propios medicamentos, es

“Gold Key Club” Gold Key Club we are

E TED NIT UN MEMBER SINCE 2016

JOHN DOE FOR CHILDR N

muy importante que un médico autorizado para ejercer en el estado de Texas llene todos los formularios de administración médica del distrito requeridos para que las enfermeras escolares lo administren, ya sea recetado o de venta libre. Los estudiantes, cuyos médicos recomienden llevar consigo los medicamentos debido a una enfermedad médica pre-existente, tendrán que recoger en su escuela un formulario de Autorización para auto-administración de medicamentos y llevarlo con su médico para que lo llene. Después de que el médico haya contestado toda la documentación necesaria, los padres necesitan llevar el medicamento en un recipiente debidamente etiquetado. Se recomienda que los medicamentos recetados traigan la etiqueta de la farmacia donde se adquirieron. Todas las órdenes de los médicos deben coincidir con lo escrito en el envase del medicamento. Solamente cuando se hayan recibido todos los documentos requeridos la enfermera escolar administrará o permitirá que los alumnos lleven consigo sus medicamentos para su auto-administración. Se establecen estos requisitos no solamente para proteger a su hijo, sino a todos los estudiantes. Es nuestro esfuerzo para asegurar que se cumpla con las necesidades de los alumnos mientras se mantiene un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro y positivo para todos.

United ISD se complace en anunciar la continuidad del programa de la tarjeta “Gold Key Club”. Este programa permite que los contribuyentes de United ISD, de 60 años o mayores, puedan asistir gratuitamente a cualquier evento deportivo o de bellas artes patrocinado por United ISD que se lleve a cabo en cualquiera de sus instalaciones durante todo el ciclo escolar. Estos eventos incluyen: juegos deportivos, actividades de arte, eventos de porristas y baile y presentaciones de música o drama. Para solicitar una tarjeta gratuitamente, favor de acudir al Departamento de Deportes del distrito, ubicado en 5208 Santa Claudia Lane. El horario de oficina es de lunes a viernes de 8:00 A.M. a 5:00 P.M. Para procesar la tarjeta se requiere una identificación con fotografía y una prueba de residencia.

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Continúa programa de Asistencia Perfecta en primarias y secundarias

El aprovechamiento escolar estudiantil empieza con una asistencia perfecta. Por este motivo, United ISD implementará nuevamente el próximo ciclo escolar “Cada día cuenta”, programa incentivo de asistencia perfecta. Cualquier alumno de primaria y secundaria que obtenga una asistencia perfecta cada periodo de seis semanas puede ser elegible para obtener premios en su respectiva escuela. “Una de las cosas más importantes y básica que un estudiante puede hacer durante su estudios académicos para obtener un mejor aprovechamiento es asistir diariamente a clases”, dijo Roberto J. Santos, superintendente de United ISD. “De hecho, las investigaciones han demostrado que la asistencia escolar diaria del estudiante puede ser el factor más importante para lograr un buen desempeño escolar”. Todos los alumnos que asistan a primaria o secundaria son elegibles para participar en el sorteo de grandes premios que se lleva a cabo en su escuela, si tiene una asistencia perfecta (sin una ausencia justificada o injustificada) en todo un periodo de seis semanas, iniciando

con el primer periodo de seis semanas (en todas las materias).

Además, los alumnos de cada preparatoria tendrán también un incentivo por asistencia perfecta. En el programa “Never Be Absent”, los estudiantes con asistencia perfecta tienen la oportunidad de participar en el sorteo de un viaje a San Antonio con todo pagado, el cual incluye una estancia de cuatro días y tres noches en el J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa, cuatro pases de temporada para Fiesta Texas y cuatro pases para el cine en el teatro IMAX del Santikos Palladium. Esto se lleva a cabo junto con el programa “Kia in the Klassroom” de Sames, donde un estudiante de preparatoria puede ganar un auto nuevo Kia Soul. Para más información acerca de este programa de incentivos por favor comuníquese con la administración escolar de la escuela a la que asiste su hijo.

Premios

1er periodo de seis semanas: 4 bicicletas por escuela 2do periodo de seis semanas: 1 Chrome Book 3er periodo de seis semanas: 1 Wii-Fit Bundle 4to periodo de seis semanas: 4 bicicletas por escuela 5to periodo de seis semanas: 1 X-Box 6to periodo de seis semanas: 1 iPad Mini

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Nuevo horario escolar para estudiantes de preparatoria En un esfuerzo por programar los horarios de clases y actividades extracurriculares de los estudiantes y por mejorar su desempeño académico, United ISD llevó a cabo un análisis del día de clases en escuelas primarias, secundarias y preparatorias. En base a este análisis, se ha determinado que el horario escolar de preparatoria se prolongará a partir del ciclo escolar 2016 - 2017. Los 20 minutos que se añadieron al horario de preparatoria permite a los alumnos la oportunidad de ser considerados como estudiantes de tiempo completo al inscribirse en tres clases o más cada semestre. Esto permite que continúen participando en actividades extracurriculares, que tengan oportunidades adicionales para asistir a instituciones de educación superior, que completen su trabajo de voluntarios o que formen parte de la fuerza laboral de nuestra comunidad. El distrito también está convencido de que este pequeño ajuste al horario escolar de preparatoria tendrá como resultado que los estudiantes saquen mejores calificaciones y puntuaciones en los exámenes. Por lo tanto, el nuevo horario de clases en cada una de las preparatorias para el ciclo escolar 2016 - 2017 será el siguiente:

• Preparatoria United 8:25 a.m. – 4:05 p.m.



• Preparatoria United South 8:15 a.m. – 4:05 p.m.



• Preparatoria United de 9no grado 8:10 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. • Preparatoria J.B. Alexander 8:20 a.m. – 4:05 p.m.

• Preparatoria Lyndon B. Johnson 8:15 a.m. – 4:05 p.m.

El distrito solicita amablemente que los padres de estudiantes de preparatoria conozcan el nuevo horario de entrada y salida de clases. Además, el desayuno para los alumnos de preparatoria solamente se servirá en la cafetería escolar 10 minutos antes de iniciar las clases. El distrito sirve gratuitamente desayunos y comidas nutritivas diariamente para todos alumnos.

HORARIO ESCOLAR Primaria:

7:45 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Primaria Kennedy-Zapata 8:00 A.M. - 3:15 P.M.

Secundaria:

8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Trautmann campus de sexto grado 7:45 A.M. - 3:15 P.M.

Preparatoria:

Preparatoria United 8:25 A.M.- 4:05 P.M. Preparatoria United South 8:15 A.M.- 4:05 P.M. Preparatoria J.B. Alexander 8:20 A.M.- 4:05 P.M. Preparatoria L. B. Johnson 8:15 A.M.- 4:05 P.M. Preparatoria United campus noveno grado 8:10 A.M. - 3:50 P.M. Academia STEP 8:15 A.M. - 3:45 P.M.

Portal para padres:

United ISD está buscando siempre nuevas e innovadoras maneras para facilitar una comunicación proactiva entre las escuelas y los padres de familia y por este motivo hemos decidido llevar ante ustedes el Portal para Padres. El Portal para Padres es un programa seguro y directo donde los padres pueden tener acceso a horarios de los estudiantes, pueden revisar sus calificaciones y vigilar la asistencia estudiantil. Es como un informe del progreso diario de su hijo al cual puede tener acceso en cualquier momento. Page 40

Exhortamos a todos los padres a inscribirse en el programa contestando un sencillo Formulario de Inscripción en el Portal para Padres en la escuela de su hijo. Una vez que éste se haya recibido, el distrito le enviará por correo electrónico una contraseña y ¡listo! Al tener acceso al Portal para Padres podrá recuperar el sitio de la página web del distrito y agregarlo a sus páginas electrónicas favoritas para poder ingresar en cualquier momento y en cualquier lugar que desee. Es muy sencillo, es fácil y es la mejor manera para mantenerse al día y supervisar diariamente el progreso de sus hijos. Para asistencia, comuníquese al departamento de Informática del distrito llamando al 473-6370.

Inscríbase hoy

para ser padre voluntario

Investigaciones muestran que los hijos cuyos padres participan en sus actividades académicas, tienen mayores probabilidades de obtener mejores calificaciones en la escuela y graduar. Es por esto que United ISD valora la participación de los padres y los exhorta a convertirse en voluntarios autorizados por la escuela de sus hijos. Los padres voluntarios autorizados pueden acompañar a los alumnos y sus hijos en excursiones escolares, ayudar en los eventos del salón y hasta entrenar a los equipos deportivos del Boys and Girls Club. Los padres también tienen la libertad de ser voluntarios cuando sus ocupaciones se los permitan. Para convertirse en voluntarios de United ISD para el próximo ciclo escolar, se requiere que los padres (de estudiantes actuales y de nuevo ingreso) llenen una solicitud y que aprueben la revisión del historial criminal que brinda el distrito sin costo alguno. Además, los solicitantes nuevos deben entregar prueba de un examen reciente de tuberculosis.

Las solicitudes para ser padres voluntarios pueden imprimirse ingresando a la página www.uisd.net y presionando el enlace de la sección “For Parents” (para padres). Las solicitudes también están disponibles en nuestras escuelas o en la Oficina de Admisiones/ Asistencia/Deserción Escolar, ubicada en 201 Lindenwood Drive. Liz Raymond, Coordinadora de Alfabetización para Adultos/ Deserción Escolar, les recuerda a los padres de familia que ser voluntarios en el distrito es una de las mejores maneras de participar en la educación de sus hijos. “Invitamos a los padres de familia, abuelos y hermanos mayores a convertirse en voluntarios. Participar en el programa del distrito brinda a los padres una excelente oportunidad de conocer e interactuar directamente con los maestros, administradores y personal de las escuelas”. El proceso de solicitud para el ciclo escolar 2016-17 inicia el 1 de agosto y las solicitudes nuevas están vigentes hasta el 31 de julio de 2017. La extensión de su vigencia brinda a los padres de familia la oportunidad de colaborar en las actividades de verano. Los padres que son voluntarios en el Boys and Girls Club deben ser aprobados por United ISD Para más información sobre el Programa de Padres Voluntarios, favor de llamar al (956)473-6349.

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The Mines Road Family Clinic, an outpatient clinic of Doctors Hospital of Laredo, is conveniently located on FM 1472. The Mines Road Family Clinic makes it easy for you and your family to get the medical care you need.

• Adult and pediatric care • Geriatric care • Drug screenings • Immunizations • Physicals • Preventative medicine • Wellness visits • TB tests

To schedule an appointment at the Mines Road Family Clinic, call 956-523-3400.

Services provided by a Registered Nurse Practitioner after 5 p.m.

www.ichoosedoctorshospital.com

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Connect with us.

Suite 207, 9505 FM 1472 Phone: 956-523-3400, Fax: 956-718-2463 Walk-ins welcomed.

Back-to-school sports physicals by appointment

Physicians are on the medical staff of Doctors Hospital of Laredo, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Doctors Hospital of Laredo. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. Doctors Hospital of Laredo is directly or indirectly owned by a partnership that includes physician owners, including certain members of the hospital medical staff.

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ARNDT 610 Santa Marta Blvd., 78046 Principal: Juanita Zepeda [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-2800 FAX: (956) 473-2899

GARCIA 1453 Concord Hills Blvd., 78046 Principal: Patricia E. Lañas [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-8900 FAX: (956) 473-8999

NYE 101 E. Del Mar Blvd., 78041 Principal: Cynthia Caballero [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-3700 FAX: (956) 473-3799

BORCHERS 9551 Backwoods Trail, 78045 Principal: Mucia R. Flores [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-7200 FAX: (956) 473-7299

GUTIERREZ 505 Calle Del Norte, 78041 Principal: Claudia C. Dovalina-Guzman [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-4400 FAX: (956) 473-4499

PEREZ 500 Sierra Vista Dr., 78046 Principal: Salud Claudia Hernandez [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-3600 FAX: (956) 473-3699

CENTENO 2710 La Pita Mangana Rd., 78046 Principal: Laura P. de los Santos [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-8800 FAX: (956) 473-8899

JUAREZ/LINCOLN at D.D. Hachar 1003 Espejo-Molina Rd., 78046 Principal: Roberto G. Ortiz [email protected] MAIN PHONE: (956) 473-3000 MAIN FAX: (956) 473-4399

PRADA 510 Soria Dr., 78046 Principal: Raquel Alvarado [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-3500 FAX: (956) 473-3599

CLARK 500 W. Hillside Rd., 78041 Principal: Gabriela Perez [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-4600 FAX: (956) 473-4699

KAZEN 9620 Albany Dr., 78045 Principal: Maria H. Arambula-Ruiz [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-4200 FAX: (956) 473-4299

ROOSEVELT 3301 Sierra Vista Dr., 78046 Principal: Sylvia A. Ruiz [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-3400 FAX: (956) 473-3499

COL. SANTOS BENAVIDES 10702 Kirby Dr., 78045 Principal: Dr. Myrtha Villarreal [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-4900 FAX: (956) 473-4999

KENNEDY-ZAPATA 3809 Espejo-Molina Rd., 78046 Principal: Thelma J. Martinez [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-4100 FAX: (956) 473-4199

RUIZ 1717 Ave. Los Presidentes, 78046 Principal: Caryn Y. Fox [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-3300 FAX: (956) 473-3399

CUELLAR 6431 Casa Del Sol Blvd., 78043 Principal: Melissa Shinn [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-2700 FAX: (956) 473-2799

KILLAM 5315 Fairfield Dr., 78043 Principal: Agapito Palizo, Jr. [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-2600 FAX: (956) 473-2699

SALINAS 1000 Century Dr. West, 78046 Principal: Abraham Rodriguez, III [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-3200 FAX: (956) 473-3299

DE LLANO 1415 Shiloh Dr., 78045 Principal: Diana Korrodi [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-4000 FAX: (956) 473-4099

MALAKOFF 2810 Havana Dr., 78045 Principal: Anna R. Martinez [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-4800 FAX: (956) 473-4899

TRAUTMANN 810 Lindenwood Dr. 78045 Principal: Zaida Gonzalez [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-3100 FAX: (956) 473-3199

FASKEN 11111 Atlanta Dr., 78045 Principal: Melba Gutierrez [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-4700 FAX: (956) 473-4799

MULLER 4430 Muller Memorial Blvd., 78045 Principal: Mayra N. Ramirez [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-3900 FAX: (956) 473-3999

VETERANS MEMORIAL 5909 St. Luke Blvd. 78046 Principal:Luz Edith Serna Ramirez [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-1200 FAX: (956) 473-1299

FINLEY 2001 Lowry Rd., 78045 Principal: Joe Garza [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-4500 FAX: (956) 473-4599

NEWMAN 1300 Alta Vista, 78041 Principal: Leticia R. Garcia [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-3800 FAX: (956) 473-3899

ZAFFIRINI 5210 Santa Claudia Lane, 78043 Principal: Claudia Y. Benavides [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-2900 FAX: (956) 473-2999

2016 - 2017 UNITED ISD DIRECTORY OF SECONDARY CAMPUSES

BRUNI VERGARA MIDDLE 5910 St. Luke Blvd., 78046 Grades: 6th-8th Principal: Clare G. Flores [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-6600 FAX: (956) 473-6699

CLARK MIDDLE 500 Hillside Rd., (Rear), 78041 Grades: 6th-8th Principal: Melissa ChapaRamirez [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-7500 FAX: (956) 473-7599

TRAUTMANN MIDDLE Grades: 6th-8th 8501 Curly Lane, 78045 Principal: Leticia Menchaca [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-7400 • FAX: (956) 473-7499

SALVADOR GARCIA MIDDLE 499 Peña Dr., 78046 Grades: 6th-8th Principal: Clotilde Gamez [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-5000 FAX: (956) 473-5099

GONZALEZ MIDDLE 5208 Sta. Claudia Lane, 78043 Grades: 6th-8th Principal: Patricia Perez [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-7000 FAX: (956) 473-7099

TRAUTMANN MIDDLE 6th CAMPUS Grades: 6th only 909 E. Del Mar Blvd., 78045 Assistant Principal: Martha L. Valdez [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-1700 • FAX: (956) 473-1799

LOS OBISPOS MIDDLE 4801 S. Ejido Rd., 78046 Grades: 6th-8th Principal: Jessica C. Salazar [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-7800 FAX: (956) 473-7899

UNITED MIDDLE 700 E. Del Mar Blvd., 78045 Grades: 6th-8th Principal: Rebecca Morales [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-7300 FAX: (956) 473-7399

UNITED SOUTH MIDDLE 3707 Ave. Los Presidentes, 78046 Grades: 6th-8th Principal: Martha Alvarez [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-7700 FAX: (956) 473-7799

WASHINGTON MIDDLE 10306 Riverbank Dr., 78045 Grades: 6th-8th Principal: Beth Porter [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-7600 FAX: (956) 473-7699

J. B. ALEXANDER HIGH 3600 E. Del Mar Blvd., 78041 Grades: 9th-12th Principal: Ernesto Sandoval, Jr. [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-5800 FAX: (956) 473-5999

LYNDON B. JOHNSON EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL 5626 Cielito Lindo Blvd., 78046 Grades: 9th-12th Dean: Yesenia Sandoval [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-5350 FAX: (956) 473-5281

UNITED HIGH 9TH GRADE CAMPUS 8800 McPherson Rd., 78045 Associate Principal: Arlene Treviño [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-2400 FAX: (956) 473-2499

CHERISH SKILLED UNIT CENTER AT UHS 9TH GRADE CAMPUS 8800 McPherson Rd., 78045 Director, North Sector: Guadalupe M. Perez [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-1770 FAX: (956) 473-1798

J. B. ALEXANDER HIGH MAGNET 3600 E. Del Mar Blvd., 78041 Grades: 9th-12th Dean: Elvira Gaona [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-5867 FAX: (956) 473-5998

UNITED HIGH 2811 United Ave., 78045 Grades: 9th-12th Principal: Alberto Aleman, Jr. [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-5600 FAX: (956) 473-1980

UNITED SOUTH HIGH 4001 Ave. Los Presidentes, 78046 Grades: 9th-12th Principal: Adriana P. Ramirez [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-5400 FAX: (956) 473-5599

SCHOOLING TOWARDS EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE (S.T.E.P.) 1600 Espejo-Molina Rd., 78046 Grades: 6th-12th Director: Gerardo Rodriguez [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-6500 FAX: (956) 473-6599

LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH 5626 Cielito Lindo Blvd., 78046 Grades: 9th-12th Principal: Armando Salazar [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-5100 FAX: (956) 473-5281

UNITED HIGH MAGNET 2811 United Ave., 78045 Grades: 9th-12th Dean: Maria Isabel Alarcon [email protected] PHONE: (956) 473-5627 FAX: (956) 473-1981

UNITED SOUTH HIGH MAGNET 4001 Ave. Los Presidentes, 78046 Grades: 9th-12th Dean: Sinneh J. Koroma, Jr. skoromaπ@uisd.net PHONE: (956) 473-5440 FAX: (956) 473-5598

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United ISD 2016 - 2017 Academic Calendar n New Employee Orientation

Grading Period Six Weeks Grading Period Nine Weeks

We are UNITED!

Important Dates:

• August 22, First Day of Classes • January 16, Start of Second Semester • June 1, Last Day of Classes/ Early Release

High School Graduations

Friday, June 2, 2017 L.B. Johnson High - 6:00 P.M. Saturday, June 3, 2017 United High - 9:30 A.M. Alexander High - 1:30 P.M. United South High- 6:30 P.M.

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