Welcome Tomball Star Academy Parents and Guardians

1. Welcome Tomball Star Academy Parents and Guardians 2018-2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. School Messenger • Download the School Messenger Blue App • Adjust Preferences to get notifications by email and phone

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

15. Parent Community Association (PCA) Follow us on Twitter: @tomballstarpca Remind: Text @979e36 to 81010