Save the Date! December 14, Bi-Weekly High School Notes

Uplift Infinity Preparatory 1401 South MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75060 T: (469) 621-9200 Do you want to contact Mr. Forman? E-mail is the fastest way to get ahold of me. I can be reached at [email protected] .You can also call the secretary at the front office to schedule an appointment, or reach me by phone at extension 2235.

Dear Families, On December 8 and 9, we had our MYP (Middle Years Programme) verification visit from IB (Internationa Bacclaureate). This visit was a team of people from other MYP-verified schools from across the country who came to see to what degree our school was applying tenets of the program on our campus. MYP focuses on grades 6-10 in the American academic system, but for the purposes of this visit, it included our juniors as well. Some of you participated in the process by speaking at our family panel on December 9! The feedback we received from our visitors was particularly positive. Highlights from their observations include the following: -All scholars articulated how they felt valued and respected at our school -It is evident there was a high-level of mutual respect from all parties- school administration, scholars, teachers, and families -Our staff believes strongly that the current leadership team in each school is the right team for the work and that they are competent -Our teachers assess our scholars in holistic ways that will yield a richer understanding of content than would a simple multiple-choice test -In particular, our English, math, fine arts, and science departments were recognized as distinguished for the academic work they spoke to and demonstrated I certainly know it can be hard for our families to take a chance on us as the high school for their children, as we are smaller, offer fewer overall options, and haven’t yet had a graduating class, but I hope that feedback like that shared above helps to reinforce the decision you have made to have your scholar be a part of our community. I am confident that all of the items listed above not only make us

Dec. 14-19- Semester 1 Exams Dec. 16- JV Boys & Girls basketball games at IL Texas Arlington- 5:30pm & 7:00pm Dec. 16-21- 1:00pm release days Dec. 22-Jan. 10- Winter Break (no school) Jan 10-Feb 16- YAM programming for freshman scholars (girls on Tuesdays, boys on Thursdays, during advisory/intervention) Jan 10- Doughnuts w/ Director- 10:30am-11:30am Jan 10- JV Boys and Girls basketball- @UIHS!-, 5:30pm & 7:00pm Jan 16- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no school) Jan 17- JV Girls basketball game at Harmony Ft. Worth5:30pm Jan 17- JV Boys basketball game at Uplift Peak- 5:30pm Jan 18- Winter ACT Jan 18- JV Boys basketball game- @UIHS- 5:30pm Jan 19- Uplift Infinity town hall w/ CEO Yasmin Bhatia6:00pm-7:00pm Jan 31- Progress Report 3.1 sent home Feb 10- Spring Photos Feb 14- Progress Report 3.2 sent home Feb 14- Desserts w/ Director5:30pm-6:30pm Feb 20- President’s Day (no school) Feb 21-Mar 3- CA 3 exam window

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stand out from other high school options, but also make it much more likely that your scholar will succeed in college and in the real world beyond it. There are just six days remaining in the semester! Finals start today! Please continue to push and encourage your scholar to rest, eat well, and put forth his/her best foot. As we close out the semester, please know that I am here to help and supportplease don’t hesitate to reach out. As always, thank you for your support, Mr. Forman

High School Sports Update Our basketball teams are into the thick of their seasons. Our boys team has given valiant effort, but is still looking to pick up its first win of the season and is currently at 0-3 on the season. However, the last game was within single-digits, so it shouldn’t be too much longer before the wins start coming! Our girls team picked up its first win this past Tuesday, 28-26! They currently sit at 1-3 on the season. Both teams play Friday in Arlington- we wish them luck as they continue their seasons! Y.A.M. (Youth Aware of Mental Health) A friendly reminder that Y.A.M. programming will begin for our freshmen scholars January 10. Over the course of three months, they will receive six lessons in their advisory/intervention period, facilitated by faculty for UT Southwestern. For additional information, please reach out to our school counselor, Mr. Grant ([email protected]). Call to Men A friendly reminder that our Call to Men programming will also be beginning in January. This programs is targeted towards strong male character development and will be delivered to select male scholars from 9th and 11th grade in 9 sessions during the advisory/intervention block. For additional information, please reach out to our school counselor, Mr. Grant ([email protected]).

Save the Date! Mar 7- Doughnuts w/ Director10:30am-11:30am Mar 9- Last day of quarter 3 Mar 10-Mar 17- Spring Break (no school) Mar 22- Family Conferences/1:00pm dismissal Mar 28- English I EOC Mar 30- English II EOC Apr 11- Progress Report 4.1 sent home Apr 13- Desserts w. Director5:30pm-630pm Apr 14- *Tentative* No School (pending inclement weather) Apr 18- Pre-ACT/ACT Exams Apr 21-22- JUMP Event (11th grade) May 1-5- Biology, U.S. History, Algebra I EOC assessment window (exact dates TBA) May 2- AP Art History exam (PM) May 2- AP Spanish Language exam (AM) May 5- AP US History exam (AM) May 8- Doughnuts w/ Director10:30am-11:30am May 9- AP Calculus AB exam (AM) May 9- Progress Report 4.2 sent home May 10- AP English Language exam (AM) May 11- AP World History exam (AM) May 23-26- 1:00pm dismissal days May 23-26- Final exams May 26- Last Day of School Page 2 of 4

Early Release Days Just a friendly reminder that on Friday, December 16 through Wednesday, December 21, all scholars will be released at 1:00pm. The last day of school will be Wednesday, December 21. The first day of return will be Tuesday, January 10. We wish you the best over your holiday season and look forward to seeing everyone in January! 11th-grade trip to Pizza Hut corporate office On November 2, all of our junior scholars got a special opportunity to travel to Pizza Hut to meet various members of the corporate office. Many of the corporate staff came from backgrounds similar to that of our scholars. See below for a link to a video compiled about the exciting visit, led by our Dean of College Prep, Mrs. Villanueva!: https://youtu.be/WFjpKRqgs0w

Dismissal Unfortunately, our neighboring business have continued to receive an influx of our scholars, with some choosing to not respect the community space. To help combat the problem, they have reached out to members of the Irving Police Department to help assist. As a result, police officers will now be present during dismissal hours near these businesses. Please continue to encourage your scholar to meet expectations and to be sure to be cognizant of their neighbors as they make their way home from school- we want to be a respectful neighbor to our neighboring homes and businesses!

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Summative Assessment Calendar Please see below for when you can expect to see summative assessments for your scholar by class: December 5

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EOC Re-Tests

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19 CA 2/Semester Finals

8 World Geography: PSA Project

9 World Geography: PSA Project EOC Re-Tests 16

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EOC Re-Tests 15

Writing CA

CA 2/Semester Finals

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End of quarter 2/semester 1

NO SCHOOL

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Save the Date! 14 de Diciembre, Notas Bi-semanales de High School

Uplift Infinity Preparatory 1401 South MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75060 T: (469) 621-9200 Quiere contactar al Señor. Forman? Correo electronico es la forma mas rápida de contactarme, [email protected] .Usted tambien puede llamar a la secretaria en la oficina de enfrente y programar una cita o llamarme por telefono a la extensión 2235.

Queridas Familias, El 8 y 9 de Diciembre, tuvimos nuestra visita de verificación MYP (Middle Years Programme) de IB (Internationa Bacclaureate). Esta visita fue un equipo de gente de otras escuelas MYP del país, que vinieron a ver cómo estamos aplicando los principios del programa IB en nuestra escuela. MYP se enfoca en los grados 610 en el Sistema Americano Academico, pero por propósitos de la visita, tambien incluye a nuestros juniors. Algunos de ustedes participaron en este proceso habalndo con el panel familiar el 9 de Diciembre. Los comentarios que recibimos por parte de nuestros visitantes fueron particularmente positivos. Algunas observaciones resaltadas son: -Todos los escolares expresaron como se sientes respetados y valorados -Es evidente el alto nivel de respeto de todas las partes – administración de la escuela, escolares, maestros y familias. -El facultad cree fuertemente que los lideres actuales en cada escuela son el equipo indicado para este trabajo y que son competentes! -Nuestros maestros evalúan a los escolares de manera holística que da paso a un mejor entendimiento del contenido que un simple examen de elección múltiple -En particular, nuestro departamento de Ingles, Matematicas, Arte y Ciencias, fueron distinguidos por el trabajo academico del que hablan y demuestran.

Dec. 14-19- Semester 1 Exams Dec. 16- JV Boys & Girls basketball games at IL Texas Arlington- 5:30pm & 7:00pm Dec. 16-21- 1:00pm release days Dec. 22-Jan. 10- Winter Break (no school) Jan 10-Feb 16- YAM programming for freshman scholars (girls on Tuesdays, boys on Thursdays, during advisory/intervention) Jan 10- Doughnuts w/ Director- 10:30am-11:30am Jan 10- JV Boys and Girls basketball- @UIHS!-, 5:30pm & 7:00pm Jan 16- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no school) Jan 17- JV Girls basketball game at Harmony Ft. Worth5:30pm Jan 17- JV Boys basketball game at Uplift Peak- 5:30pm Jan 18- Winter ACT Jan 18- JV Boys basketball game- @UIHS- 5:30pm Jan 19- Uplift Infinity town hall w/ CEO Yasmin Bhatia6:00pm-7:00pm Jan 31- Progress Report 3.1 sent home Feb 10- Spring Photos Feb 14- Progress Report 3.2 sent home Feb 14- Desserts w/ Director5:30pm-6:30pm Feb 20- President’s Day (no school) Feb 21-Mar 3- CA 3 exam window

Ciertamente yo se que puede ser dificil para nuestras familias darnos una oportunidad como la escuela Preparatoria para sus hijos, ya que somos pequeños, ofrecemos menos opciones en general y no hemos tenido aun una clase de graduandos, pero espero que estos comentarios ayuden a enfatizar esa decisión que usted ha tomado para permitir que su hijo sea parte de nuestra

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comunidad. Tengo confianza en que todos los puntos mencionados anteriormente nos ayuden a sobresalir frente a otras escuelas preparatorias, pero sobre todo que logre que su hijo sea exitoso en la Universidad y en el mundo real despues. Solo tenemos seis dias en este semestre! Los examenes finales empiezan hoy! Por favor continúe alentando a su escolar a descansar, comer bien y dar lo mejor de el/ella. En el cierre de nuestro semestre, por favor recuerde que estoy aca para ayudar y apoyar – por favor no dude en comunicarse conmigo si tiene preguntas o dudas. Como siempre, gracias por su apoyo, Señor. Forman

Actualizacion de Deportes de High School Nuestros equipos de basquetbol estan en el meollo de su temporada. Nuestros chicos han dado un esfuerzo valiente, pero todavia esperamos tener nuestra primera victoria de la temporada, actualmente estamos 0-3 en la temporada. El ultimo juego estuvimos entre puntaje de un solo digito, no tardara mucho en llegar la victoria! El equipo de las chicas tuvo su primera victoria el pasado Martes, 28-26! Actualmente estan 1-3 en la temporada. Ambos equipos juegan el Viernes en Arlington, les deseamos suerte en lo que resta de la temporada! Y.A.M. (Alerta de Salud Mental Juvenil) Un recordatorio del programa Y.A.M. que empezara para los escolares de primer año el 10 de Enero. Durante tres meses, ellos recibiran 6 lecciones en su periodo de consejería/intervención facilitado por la facultad de UT Southwestern. Para mas informacion, por favor contacte al consejero el Señor Grant ([email protected]). Llamada a los hombres Un recordatorio, nuestra Llamada a los Hombres tambien empezara en Enero. Este programa esta enfocado en desarrollar un carácter masculino fuerte y será dirigido a escolares masculinos de 9o – 11o grado en 9 sesiones durante el periodo de consejería/intervención. Para mas informacion por favor

Save the Date! Mar 7- Doughnuts w/ Director10:30am-11:30am Mar 9- Last day of quarter 3 Mar 10-Mar 17- Spring Break (no school) Mar 22- Family Conferences/1:00pm dismissal Mar 28- English I EOC Mar 30- English II EOC Apr 11- Progress Report 4.1 sent home Apr 13- Desserts w. Director5:30pm-630pm Apr 14- *Tentative* No School (pending inclement weather) Apr 18- Pre-ACT/ACT Exams Apr 21-22- JUMP Event (11th grade) May 1-5- Biology, U.S. History, Algebra I EOC assessment window (exact dates TBA) May 2- AP Art History exam (PM) May 2- AP Spanish Language exam (AM) May 5- AP US History exam (AM) May 8- Doughnuts w/ Director10:30am-11:30am May 9- AP Calculus AB exam (AM) May 9- Progress Report 4.2 sent home May 10- AP English Language exam (AM) May 11- AP World History exam (AM) May 23-26- 1:00pm dismissal days May 23-26- Final exams May 26- Last Day of School Page 2 of 4

comuníquese con nuestro consejero, el Señor Grant ([email protected]).

Días de Salida Temprana Recuerde que a partir del Viernes, 16 de Diciembre hasta el Miercoles 21 de Diciembre, todos los escolares saldrán a la 1:00pm. El último día es el Miércoles, 21 de Diciembre. El primer día de regreso a clases es el Martes, 10 de Enero. Le deseamos a todos lo mejor en estas fiestas y esperamos verlos a todos de regreso en Enero! Salida de Grado 11 a la Corporación de Pizza Hut El 2 de Noviembre, todos los escolares de 11 grado tuvieron una oportunidad especial de visitar Pizza Hut para conocer varios miembros de la corporación. Muchos de los miembros de esta corporación tienen un historial similar a nuestros escolares. Vea a continuación un enlace a un video sobre la emocionante experiencia, liderada por la Decana de Preparacion a la universidad. La Señora Villanueva! https://youtu.be/WFjpKRqgs0w

Salida Desafortunadamente, nuestros negocios vecinos siguen recibiendo una afluencia de nuestros escolares, con algunos quienes escogen no respetar los espacios de la comunidad. Para ayudar a combatir el problema, ellos han contactado a miembros de la Policía de Irving para asistencia. Como resultado, oficiales de Policía estarán ahora presentes durante las horas de salida en los negocios cercanos. Por favor continúe alentando a sus hijos a seguir las expectativas en su camino a casa cuando salen de la escuela, queremos ser vecinos respetuosos con los negocios y casas vecinas.

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Summative Assessment Calendar Please see below for when you can expect to see summative assessments for your scholar by class: December 5

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EOC Re-Tests

EOC Re-Tests

EOC Re-Tests

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19 CA 2/Semester Finals

8 World Geography: PSA Project

9 World Geography: PSA Project EOC Re-Tests 16

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EOC Re-Tests 15

Writing CA

CA 2/Semester Finals

CA 2/Semester Finals

CA 2/Semester Finals

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End of quarter 2/semester 1

NO SCHOOL

NO SCHOOL

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