

Ranger Nation Network Newsletter
#HispanicHeritageMonth2022

8th Edition: October 9 - October 15
Average Daily Attendance
Parents, guardians, and scholars!
Thank you for your responsiveness to our attendance process. As a result, we have experienced an increase in our daily average for this week! Great job.
When you are tardy to school: Student's must report to the office for an admittance slip before going to class, preferably with a signed note giving reason for tardiness. Accumulated time of tardies is calculated by minutes in lost instructional time. Please note that students who arrive 15 minutes late or more to first period will be considered absent for first period.
When a student must be picked up before dismissal time: Go to the office to sign the student out and wait there for the student. Please be prepared to show photo identification. If it is necessary for someone other than the parent/guardian to pick up your child, that person must be named as an emergency contact. Accumulated time of early pick-ups is calculated by minutes in lost instructional time. Parents cannot call and have a student walk out of school without following the proper protocols. Students are not permitted to leave campus without signing out in the front office. Students may face disciplinary action for failing to follow campus procedures.
While we are experiencing improvement, we still have much work to-do and here’s how you can help.
- Take advantage of our doors opening at 7:40am to receive scholars. The tardy bell to first period rings at 8:15am. Please ensure to have your scholar to school in plenty of time to arrive on-time.
- If you are receiving a call regarding attendance, your scholar has been marked absent for that period. Please continue to inquire! Errors can be fixed and we want them fixed, but we need your help.
- Remember – excused and unexcused absences impact the 90% rule. Your scholar cannot miss more than 9 school days in any class or they risk not earning credit for the class. Please, come to school daily. This is directly tied to student achievement!
When a student is absent from school due to personal illness, the student upon return, or within 5 days of returning to school, must submit a note signed by a parent giving the date(s) and describing the reason for the absence. Parent notes may be sent by email but must come from a parent’s verified email account. The note or email must be sent to the campus attendance clerk. Up to 5 personal illness notes per school year will be accepted for an excused absence. If this number is exceeded, then all additional absences will be referred to the Campus Attendance Review Committee.
Email Parent/Doctor's notes to TerryAttendanceOffice@lcisd.org.
If a student is absent 5 consecutive school days or more, a doctor’s note is required within 5 days of the student’s return to school for the absence to be excused.
Let’s continue to improve by working together as a school community.
World Mental Health Day
Hey Rangers! Monday, October 10th is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme is “Make Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority”. Ranger Nation stands in solidarity with anyone directly or indirectly affected by mental health challenges. We ask that you join us as we wear green to raise awareness and show support for World Mental Health Day. Although it's okay to not be okay, please reach out to someone when you need help. We have listed some valuable resources for you, or anyone, who may benefit from this information. You are NOT alone, and we are here to support you!
#WorldMentalHealthDay #yourmentalhealthmatters #youarenotalone #RangerPride #LetsRide
Let's Go Astros!
Terry Goes Pink
Like our school community, we are many shades with one purpose, to overcome #together. Every October, people worldwide show their support for everyone affected by breast cancer. Last week, Terry High School kicked off #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth united in #PINK.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations
National Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
We are excited to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month celebration which is celebrated nationally from September 15 through October 15.
Hispanic Heritage Month exists to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. We celebrate those who have contributed to our shared history and championed and inspired all to achieve success.
We are still seeking input from our students, families, and staff to offer ideas on potential programs and celebrations to honor Latinx and Hispanic Culture. Please email Principal Roberson if you would like to offer ideas. (brian.roberson@lcisd.org)
Meet Terry Grad, Chris Morales
Chris Morales was elected as Judge of County Court at Law No. 1 in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. As Judge of County Court at Law No. 1, he manages a multitude of cases that impacts the daily life of every citizen in Fort Bend County. Judge Morales oversees such matters as probate & guardianship cases, juvenile cases, civil litigation cases, condemnation proceedings, civil mental health commitments, and criminal misdemeanor cases. Most importantly, Judge Morales also oversees Fort Bend County’s only Misdemeanor Mental Health Court, a program designed to reduce recidivism rates and county born costs among criminal defendants with mental illness.
Judge Morales is a lifelong resident of Fort Bend County and graduate of B.F. Terry High School in Rosenberg. His grandfather, Doc Klingle, graduated from Lamar Consolidated High School in 1954 and his mother, Regina Klingle Morales, was born at Polly Ryan Hospital (now Oak Bend Medical Center). His father, Vincent Morales Jr. is the current Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Commissioner. Judge Morales is of Spanish decent, with a heritage spanning through much of Europe.
Judge Morales graduated from Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Environmental Design with an emphasis on Real Estate Development. He earned his Juris Doctorate (Law Degree) from South Texas College of Law, one of the top trial advocacy schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports. He is married to his high school sweetheart and fellow Texas A&M graduate, Vanessa Morales. Vanessa is a CPA with Cloud, Syzdek & Co, P.C. Judge Morales and Vanessa have been members at River Pointe Church in Richmond for over 10 years and have two children.
"It's Just a Vape. What's the Big Deal?"
Choose Your Path Wisely
- Did you know that tobacco products including electronic cigarettes, vape pens; and any component, part, or accessory for an e- cigarette and vape device are prohibited for students to possess on campus?
- Did you know that if you are found in possession of these items, you will be suspended, and can receive an automatic placement to the Alternative Learning Center, and have felony charges filed with the District Attorney's Office?
- Last Question - Is it worth it?
Bond Election 2022
Register to Vote and be entered into Campus Raffle
Tuesday, October 11th is the final day to register for the upcoming election. To ensure our eligible Rangers are able to fulfill their civic duty, we are doing a last minute push to register our students.
On Monday, students will be able to vote during each lunch in the LGI. Once a student votes, they will receive a ticket to be entered into a drawing. Students who have previously registered to vote are able to receive a ticket by showing proof of their registration.
Students will be able to win a Casio and TI-84 calculator, gift cards, and school spirit swag.
Who can register to vote?
To register in Texas you must:
- be a citizen of the United States
- be a resident of the county in which the application for registration is made
- be at least 17 years and 10 months old (you must be 18 to vote)
- not be finally convicted of a felony, or if a convicted felon, you must have fully discharged your punishment, including any incarceration, parole, supervision, period of probation or be pardoned
- have not been declared mentally incompetent by final judgment of a court of law
NHS Scholarship Application is Open
The application for the 2023 NHS Scholarship is now open! - Apply Now
This year, we are awarding $2 million in scholarships to 600 students — will your student be one of the 2023 recipients?
Scholarship recipients are selected based on their demonstration of the four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character.
All NHS seniors should apply in three easy steps before the November 30 deadline:
To be eligible, students must be:
- A high school senior expecting to receive a high school diploma during the current academic year
- An active member in good standing of an NHS chapter, meeting all membership requirements and obligations of the local chapter
- An NHS student account holder, verified by the NHS chapter adviser
- Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university
If you have questions, check out the FAQ page or contact us.
Upcoming Assessment Information
PSAT/NMSQT Testing Information
Students,
On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Terry students will be in testing mode. 9th graders will be taking the PSAT 8/9, while 10th and 11th graders will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT. These tests are part of the college readiness testing track. Students will receive a score report through their College Board accounts in early December showing academic areas of strength and areas needing improvement. The goal of these tests is to prepare for the SAT which will be taken in the spring of their junior year. It is important to meet college benchmark on the SAT, as that says students are ready for college (even if they are not planning on attending college). Meeting college benchmark says that students are ready for whatever career path they choose after high school. Also, if students meet benchmark on the SAT, then they will not need to take the TSIA2 test, which is a college placement test that our seniors take for entrance into a junior college. We want all our students to be ready for life after high school, and that starts with the PSAT.
Also, on October 12th, all seniors will be taking the TSIA2. The goal for our seniors is to prepare for life after high school, whether it is college or career.
Students must wear their SmartID to enter the testing environment.
All students should eat a good breakfast and bring a snack or drink. Food and drink can only be consumed during breaks in testing, not during the timed portions of the PSAT. Lunches will be delayed that day, so please plan accordingly.
If you have any questions, you can contact Tracie Pryor, Testing Coordinator, at tpryor@lcisd.org, or your student’s counselor.
9 Reasons why the PSAT Matters
Most students know about the SAT and work hard to prepare for it. This week many students will take the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test or PSAT/ NMSQT test. Some of you may be wondering why this test is important.
Here are nine reasons to take the PSAT and why it matters to do well:
- The PSAT is the best practice for the SAT. It’s a standardized test made by the College Board, the same company that creates the SAT, and it tests the same three subjects as the SAT: critical reading, math problem-solving, and writing. The kinds of questions and the directions are almost exactly the same as the SAT.
- Students get to experience sitting down for a two to three hour test with few breaks. For many, it’s an eye-opener. The real SAT is about an hour and a half longer than the PSAT.
- PSAT scores indicate how a student might do on each section on the SAT. Using the test results, students can then focus their test review on the areas and types of questions they need to improve most.
- Students and parents can use the scores as a gauge to see what kind of additional study aids or tutoring is needed. Consider poor results as an early warning signal that serious work may be needed to do well on the real SAT.
- By taking the PSAT, a student could become a National Merit Scholar. This is a highly prestigious recognition. To participate in the National Merit Scholarship Program, a student needs to score above a certain percentile on the test. The National Merit Scholarship program only accepts scores from the junior year.
- Some 8,600 National Merit Scholarships will be awarded in 2022; these awards will have a combined value of more than $41 million. Different types of scholarships will be offered.
- After taking the PSAT, a number of colleges will send brochures and other college-related mail. It’s a good chance to see how schools distinguish themselves and which ones are showing interest.
- PSAT scores are not reported to colleges. Students can take the PSAT and not worry that their score will hurt their chances of admission.
- Students can see how their performance on the SAT might compare with that of other students throughout the country. This may boost self-esteem/ confidence or be a good dose of reality/ kick in the pants. Almost all high school students take the PSAT during their junior year. Some students take the PSAT as sophomores and even freshmen to get the feel for the test.
To all students: Good luck on the PSAT!
PSAT Calculator Information
Students in grades 8-11 will be given the opportunity to take PSAT 8/9 or PSAT/NMSQT October 11, 12, or 13.
Since the 11th PSAT/NMSQT test is used to qualify students as National Merit Scholars, all students are provided a graphing calculator to use on the test when allowed by test directions.
For students in grades 8, 9, and 10 use of a calculator is optional. Therefore, it is an individual choice if a student wants to bring a calculator from home, borrow one from the school, or not use a calculator at all.
For students bringing calculator from home, approved calculator models are listed in the websites below:
GRADE 10: Click here to view College Board's calculator policy for PSAT/NMSQT
GRADES 8 and 9: Click here to view College Board's calculator policy for PSAT 8/9
There will be a very limited supply of calculators available for students in grades 8, 9, and 10. Please let campus personnel know by October 3 if your child needs to reserve a school calculator.
Please contact the Campus Testing Coordinator at your student’s campus for more details or if you have any questions.
Mentor/Mentee Program
To get involved w/ Terry High School Mentor/Mentee Program:
1. Pick a student that has your same lunchtime who needs a friend.
2. Email Ms. Bogany with your student's name and your teacher Mentor/Mentee interest.
3. Attend lunch provided by Ms. Bogany with your mentee student once every 6 weeks.
4. Keep in contact with your mentee.
"Treasure Island" Hit The Sails
Taylor named Director of the Month
Congratulations, Mr. Taylor!
Ranger Athletics
The Terry Rangers had their hands full Saturday night, as the Angleton Wildcats blanked the Rangers 23-0. The Rangers will be back in action this week versus Friendswood High School.
The Rangers and The Wildcats showed some appreciation pre-game for our officiating crew, presenting them the ceremonial game ball. LCISD thanks all TASO Officials this week and every week, for their commitment to Interscholastic athletics.
Teacher Appreciation Night
Cross Country is Blazing the Trail Early this Season
Ranger Athletics
October 10th – 14th
- Monday, Oct 10th
- Tennis travels to Kempner for their playoff Match at 4:00 pm
- Tuesday Oct 11th
- Volleyball hosts Fulshear 4:30,5:30,6:30
- Swimming hosts Sweeny 5PM (LCISD Natatorium)
- Thursday Oct 13th
- District Cross Country Championships 8AM (Jones Creek Ranch Park – Richmond)
- JV Football hosts Friendswood 5PM
- Friday Oct 14th
- Volleyball travels to Lamar Cons 4:30, 5:30, 6:30
- Varsity Football travels to Friendswood 7PM
THS Athletics Coach of the Month
Congratulations to Coach Escamilla for being our Ranger Coach of the month! Coach Escamilla and the Ranger tennis team clinched a playoff berth for the fall season!
Terry Baseball Educator of the Week
Each Week the Terry Baseball Program will showcase and spotlight a different educator that makes a positive impact on our program. The Educator of the Week is: Mrs. Chavarria.
Meet Your Monday Swimmer
Monday meet your swimmer: Ian is a senior and has been with Terry swim since he was a Freshman. His favorite stroke, backstroke, but he is amazing at all 4 strokes. He leads both out medley and free relays.
XC Student of the Week
Gianna has been a great part of our team. Just joining our team this year, she has put so much work and improved every week! Helping the younger teammates out! We know that she will succeed in the her future endeavors!
Terry High School TV
Upcoming Events
THINK PINK
Pre-Order your PINK OUT shirt today!
Spirit Theme of the Week
Lamar CISD Halftime Showcase
Come see our Lamar CISD high school bands in their final performance before the UIL Marching Contest!
Stadium clear bag policy is in effect for this event.
Updated Campus Policies
2022-23 Bell Schedule
School Starts at 8:15 am
Building Hours: 7:40 am - 4:15 pm
2022-23 Tardy Policy
Standard of Dress
2022-23 Cell Phone Policy
Parking Lot Procedures
Please review the revised parking lot diagram to visualize our morning arrival process.
All students and staff using the main parking lot will be issued a parking tag and assigned a parking spot. This campus safety initiative will allow motorists to move more quickly through the parking lot since their daily spot is already reserved.
Parents will release their scholars in front of the gymnasium entrance for students who will be dropped off each morning.
Additionally, please observe our new entrance and exit-only driveways. This will allow vehicles to exit the parking lot more quickly and safely.
Students interested in purchasing a parking pass may receive additional information along with our Parking Application here.
Skyward: Family Access Center
We encourage parents to use Skyward Family Access to monitor student academic progress and attendance. This web-based program lets you view your student’s daily assignments, grades, and attendance. To receive automatic notifications of grades and daily attendance:
- Log into Skyward Family/Student Access
- Turn on notifications for assignments, attendance, and grades
Senior Portraits
Important information: Please visit Prestige Sugar Land studios to schedule your senior portrait. The deadline is Oct. 29. Please have them go to their website and schedule a visit: https://local.prestigeportraits.com/tx/sugar-land/13801-southwest-freeway.html
In Case You Missed It: Parent Night Presentation
Terry High School hosted Back to School Parent Night for families on August 11th.
The administrative and counseling teams shared important information for the upcoming school year.
No Outside Deliveries
Terry High School is a closed campus. Scholars must remain on campus from the start of school until the end of school. Scholars are not permitted to leave campus for lunch.
We will not permit scholars to receive outside lunch delivered from delivery services such as Uber Eats, Grub Hub, Door Dash, etc.
This is for the protection of all of our scholars. We cannot have fast food delivery drivers looking for scholar on campus. If food is delivered to campus, we will refuse to accept it.
We welcome you to come and eat lunch with your scholar. Please contact your scholar’s grade level administrator at least 24 hours in advance and ensure you are prepared with the proper identification to receive a visitor’s pass. You will need your ID or Driver’s License. Please only bring lunch for your scholar.
Only visitors who are listed on the students emergency contacts are able to drop off food items for students.
Lamar CISD Clear Bag Policy
As we gear up and prepare for this coming school year, don’t forget to add clear bags to your back-to-school shopping list if you intend on attending any event at Traylor Stadium or the Lamar CISD Natatorium.
LCISD Safety Overview & Standard Response Protocol
Lamar CISD constantly seeks to provide a circle of protection that generates safety and security in all schools and facilities. Controlled access to buildings, visitor registry, crisis communication, employees and first responders are all essential to that cause.
Looking to implement best practices for safety and security, Lamar CISD has introduced the Standard Response Protocol (SRP). Created by the Colorado-based I Love You Guys Foundation, this standard simplifies the district’s emergency response—making it a powerful, informative and efficient guide.
The SRP refers to five specific actions in the event of an emergency or crisis. Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, Shelter and Hold are the actions students and employees are trained to perform during an emergency. A brief synopsis of each action is below.
Secure – occurs when a threat or hazard is outside of the school building. Students will remain or return inside the building. Staff will help recover students and colleagues outside the building, take roll and increase their situational awareness.
Lockdown – occurs when a threat or hazard is inside the building. Students will stay quiet and out-of-sight. Staff will lock the classroom door, turn off lights, maintain silence and obscured visibility, take roll and wait for first responders to open the door.
Evacuate – occurs when students and staff must move to another location. Students will leave all but cell phones behind, form a single-file line, show hands and be prepared for changes. Staff will lead students to the evacuation location and take roll, if possible.
Shelter – occurs when the need for personal protection is necessary, such as during a tornado or biohazard situation. Students and staff will employ appropriate safety strategies. Teachers will also take roll to account for students.
Hold – occurs when there is a need for students to clear the hallways for issues, such a medical emergency. Students will remain in their classroom until they receive an “all clear” and classes will continue as they normally would.
This protocol helps us maintain a safe learning and working environment for all students and staff.
About Us
Email: brian.roberson@lcisd.org
Website: https://www.lcisd.org/campuses/terryhs/home
Location: 5500 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, USA
Phone: 832-223-3400
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Twitter: @terry_rangers