
The Randle Recorder
Where Excellence is the Standard: Week #7
4S SAFETY VIDEO
Dear Lion Families,
We have officially closed out the first six weeks of the year! Parents, please keep your students focused on their studies, the second six weeks is an opportunity to improve on how you did the first six weeks. Make sure all work is turned in so there are no surprises. If you lost eligibility the next opportunity to regain it is at the second six weeks progress report. Procrastination will keep you from being successful high school.
Last week we had a couple of Medical Hold drills that were enforced. Everything ran smoothly and we are proud of how the staff and students responded. We are conducting daily safety walks on campus to ensure that exterior/interior doors are locked and secure throughout the day. The State of Texas has chosen Lamar CISD as a district they will be auditing for safety; therefore, there will be unannounced visits to various campuses. If Randle is selected for an unannounced visit I know our campus will excel.
I would like to send a special thank you to all students that have demonstrated excellence at Randle High School. We had multiple students step up and report serious situations to staff members. We have had several student take pride in the school by helping pick up trash before school, during lunch, and after school. These students are STARS in my opinion by doing what is right when no is looking. When speaking to these students, they all stated they did not want their names mentioned or any recognition. All students stated it was the right thing to do.
This week we will be providing Tokens of Appreciation to students who engage in acts of kindness. We will also recognize our amazing students who follow the rules by wearing their ID's, keep cell phones out of sight, and more importantly, get to class on time. Your token can be exchanged at the MANE MARKET for a variety of goodies.
This Week Activities:
Monday, September 25th
- Volleyball Practice 7:30 am Fr / 7:00 am JV
- Football Practice - AM practice
- Cross Country Practice 7:30 am
- Tennis Practice 4:00 - 6:00 pm
- Royals Dance Practice 7:00 am
- Band & Guard Practice 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Cheer Practice 3:50 - 5:00 pm
- Theatre: Musical rehearsals 4:0O pm -6:00 pm
Tuesday, September 26th
- 🏐Volleyball: Randle @ Marshall 4:30/5:30/6:30
- 🎾Tennis: Randle Varsity vs. Fulshear 4:00 pm
- Cross Country Practice 7:30 am
- Royals Dance Practice 7:00 am
- Band & Guard Practice 4:30 pm - 7:30pm
- Cheer Practice 3:50 - 5:00 pm
- Theatre: Musical rehearsals 4:0O pm -6:00 pm
- **Human Resources Day***
Wednesday, September 27th
- Volleyball Practice 7:30 am Fr / 7:00 am JV
- Cross Country Practice 7:30 am
- Tennis Practice 4:00 - 6:00 pm
- Royals Dance Practice 7:00 am
- Band & Guard Practice
- Cheer Practice 3:50 - 5:00 pm
- Theatre: Musical rehearsals 4:0O pm -6:00 pm
- **Lamar CISD State of Schools **
Thursday, September 28th
- 💛Spirit Day - Go for Gold - Blind those Cubs
- 🏐Volleyball: Randle vs Terry
- 4:30/5:30/6:30
- 🎾Tennis: Randle JV @ Fulshear 4:00 pm
- 🏈Football: Randle (Fr) vs Brenham 5:00 pm
- 🏈Football: Randle JV @ Brenham 5:00 pm
- Cross Country Practice 7:30 am
- Royals Dance Practice 7:00 am
- Band & Guard Practice 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Cheer Practice 3:50 - 5:00 pm
- Theatre: Musical rehearsals 4:0O pm -6:00 pm
- 📝Report Cards
Friday, September 29th
- Fort Bend County Fair Day - No School
- 🏈Football: Randle (V) vs Brenham 7:30 pm @ Traylor Stadium
- 👟Cross Country @ Alvin 8:00 am
- Royals Dance Practice
- Cheer Practice 1:00 PM
- **American Indian Heritage Day**
Sincerely,
John Montelongo
Principal
Dr. Thomas E. Randle High School
Lamar CISD
LION LOWDOWN
Students Expectations
IF YOU STAY READY, YOU DON'T HAVE TO GET READY!
- Lions - those cami straps MUST NOT BE VISIBLE unless they are three fingers wide. The off-the-shoulder tops need to go back on your shoulders during school hours.
- Phones/airpods/headphones should not be visible in the HALLWAYS from 8:25-3:50 daily! This INCLUDES between classes. Please put them in your backpack, or they will be taken up. There is no need to argue or get upset when that happens because you have been given plenty of time to learn this.
- Dress code, ID, and phone rules start when you enter the building. Don't forget that hoodies must be down inside the building ALL day.
BE ON TIME
Being on time to class is an expectation. We still have many students being dropped of each morning after 8:25 am. Tardies restart every 6 weeks. Below is our current tardy policy:
Listed are the consequences for excessive tardies at Randle High School:
- 0-4 No Penalty Warning
- 5th Offense: Lunch Detention
- 6th Offense: Lunch Detention
- 7th Offense: Saturday School
- 8th “+” Offense: ISS
Please stress the importance of being punctual. There is a strong correlation between excessive tardies and failing grades. We will begin running tardy reports every day to determine where students fall within our discipline matrix. Each six weeks tardies will start over.
We want everyone on the same page. We are here to help. Our goal is to help you and your student achieve their goals.
STUDENT PLANNERS
Every students should also have a planner with them at all times. This is a way to track grades, homework, due dates, and is your child's hall pass.
- All students must have their planner hall pass signed by a teacher to be out of their scheduled class. Students without a pass will receive a discipline referral.
- If students need a replacement they may visit the registrar's office. They are $5.
Finally, I would like to discuss the importance of appropriate behavior during the school day and while attending school functions. The LCISD Student Code of Conduct has been revised. We want to be very clear about our 2023/24 expectations so there is no confusion with you or your child. You will find important information regarding the CHANGES to the student code of conduct handbook. It is important that you review these expectations with your student.
2023 – 2024 Secondary School Student Handbook
PSAT/NMSQT 2023
All students enrolled in eighth through eleventh grades will be taking the PSAT 8/9 or PSAT NMSQT exam through College Board between October 18-31, 2023.
For our 9th and 10th grade students and because the district is considering this a practice test, the score will not count against your student, nor will the score go on their transcript. The test is changing formats this year and will only be offered online.
*With this change, students requiring testing accommodations must have them approved through College Board’s Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) prior to the College Board deadline of August 28, 2023. Families can submit requests directly to the College Board with the attached form.
*If you do not want your child to take this assessment, please contact our Campus Testing Coordinator, Ms. Vicki L. Dietlein, vicki.dietlein@lcisd.org to opt your child out of this test no later than Friday, September 22. Please contact your student’s counselor if you have any questions or concerns.
EXEMPTION POLICY 2023
Dear Lamar CISD Parents/Guardians,
On September 5, the Lamar CISD Board of Trustees approved some important changes to our EIAA Local policy, which provides guidance regarding our final exam exemptions. These updates will go into effect on Monday, September 11, 2023.
Effective September 11, 2023, the following adjustments will be made to our final exam policy for 7th – 12th grade students:
- Absence Criteria for Exam Exemptions: To qualify for an exemption from final exams, a student shall have no more than three absences without a note from a medical professional or up to five absences with a note from a medical professional for at least two of those absences. This change reinforces the importance of regular attendance while allowing flexibility for genuine medical reasons.
- Attendance Review Committee (ARC): Parents and students may request the campus ARC (as specified in FEC Local) to review cases of students with more than five total absences. The committee will assess whether the student has valid reasons to be considered eligible for exam exemptions. Decisions made by the ARC are final and may not be appealed. We encourage students and parents to utilize this process if they believe their circumstances warrant a review.
- Absent on Exam Day: If a student fails to be present and sign in on the day of the exam, they will be marked absent and required to take the assessment at a later date, determined by the campus administration. Failure to take the assessment will result in a grade of zero for the final/semester exam.
- Important Note: Absences accrued prior to September 11, 2023, will NOT count against earning exemptions. However, any absences prior to September 11, 2023, may count against compulsory attendance requirements per board Policy FEA (Legal) and FEC (Legal).
These changes to our final exam policy reflect our commitment to maintaining a fair and equitable academic environment while emphasizing the importance of regular attendance and accountability. We believe that these adjustments will promote academic success and encourage responsible attendance habits among our students.
We understand that you may have questions or require additional information regarding these policy changes and our team will be available to support you. For any inquiries, please reach out to your campus administration or staff directly.
Thank you,
John Montelongo
Principal
Dr. Thomas E. Randle High School
LAMARCISD
LCISD PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Lamar CISD welcomes parents and guardians to be engaged and involved in student academics and activities. Mutually respectful behavior at school campuses and in interactions with campus staff is essential for fostering a positive and productive school environment. Establishing clear parent/guardian standards of conduct sets expectations and creates a respectful and supportive atmosphere for everyone involved.
- Safety and Security: Parents/guardians must comply with safety and security protocols on campus, including sign-in procedures and visitor badges.
- Adherence to School Policies: Parents/guardians must familiarize themselves with school policies and follow them, including rules related to student drop-off and pick-up, dress code, and behavior expectations.
- Respectful Communication: Parents/guardians must communicate with school staff in a respectful and courteous manner. This includes using appropriate language, listening to staff members’ perspectives, and refraining from disrespectful or aggressive behavior.
- Appropriate Use of Technology: Parents/guardians are expected to use technology, such as email or messaging apps, responsibly when communicating with school staff.
- Appropriate Time and Place: Parents/guardians are expected to understand the appropriate times and locations for discussions with teachers or school staff. There may be designated parent-teacher conferences or specific office hours when staff can address concerns.
- Privacy and Confidentiality: Parents/guardians must respect the privacy and confidentiality of other students and families. Discussions about individual students must be conducted privately and not shared with others.
- Conflict Resolution: Parents/guardians are expected to engage in constructive conflict resolution if they have concerns or disagreements with school staff. This includes seeking appropriate channels for dispute resolution and avoiding confrontations on campus.
- Feedback and Suggestions: Parents/guardians should feel welcome to provide feedback and suggestions to the school administration but should do so in a constructive and respectful manner.
Prohibited Behaviors
In order to provide a peaceful and safe school environment, Lamar CISD prohibits the following behaviors by parents/guardians and visitors:
- Abusive, threatening, profane or harassing communication, either in person, by e-mail or text/voicemail/phone or other written or verbal communication
- Disruptive behavior that interferes or threatens to interfere with campus operations, including the effective operation of a classroom, an employee’s office or duty station, a campus lobby, or school grounds, including sporting events, parking lots and car-pickup
- Threatening to do bodily harm to a District employee, visitor, fellow parent/guardian or student
- Threatening to damage the property of a District employee, visitor, fellow parent/guardian or student
- Damaging or destruction of school property
Consequences
Depending upon the severity of the incident, parents/guardians or visitors may be removed from or otherwise banned from campus and participation in school-sponsored events under the criminal trespass laws.
In situations involving lesser infractions or where remediation is viable, a warning will be provided in writing prior to the filing of trespass and issuance of a formal ban. Should a parent/guardian or visitor fail to heed the direction issued in the warning, a ban or other restrictions designed to deter the conduct will follow.
No restriction, however, will prevent the parent/guardian from working collaboratively with the campus or district to meet the child’s educational needs, nor will a parent/guardian be excluded from a child’s IEP meeting.
Specific procedures for campus warning and ban decisions can be found in policy GKA (LEGAL) and GKA (LOCAL), as well as the Lamar CISD Student Handbook.
P.A.R. SPIRIT NIGHTS
FALL CARNIVAL 2023
SAVE THE DATE
LCISD INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR
CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH ACADEMY
The 22nd District of Texas is choosing 50 applicants to attend the Congressional Youth Academy in Sugarland, Texas on October 21, 2023. Students must register by September 23, 2023, and is open to 9-12th grade students. Students will hear from guest speakers from various levels of government and participate in a mock Congress.
LCISD SPECIAL EDUCATION FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NIGHTS
PUNPKIN PATCH 2023
IMPORTANT DATES
- September 28 - Assistant Principal Meeting
- September 29 - Ft. Bend County Fair Day
- October 5 - ILT Meeting @ Jones Creek
- October 6-9 - Fall Break
- October 17 - Board Meeting
- October 19 - Principal Meeting
- October 26 - AP Meeting