• We often don't realize that where God puts us is the very place we need to be to receive what He wants to give us. ...

Priscilla Shirer

To begin with, the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of one's destination. It means to know where you're going so that you better understand where you are now and that the steps, actions, and decisions you take are always in the right direction.

If you intend to Graduate this Academic School Year

Order your Cap and Gown now for Graduation!

Jostens: https://www.jostens.com/graduation/high-school/caps-and-gowns

Your Jostens Representative is Mr. Mike Humphreys. His contact information is below.

Mike Humphreys

Jostens

817-461-6837 office

214-642-7370 cell

Mike.humphreys@jostens.com

WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL 2024 SENIOR PORTRAIT CENTER

ALL HSoC Students need to have a photo made.

Ivey Photography will be the official senior portrait photographer for the Class of 2024.

We photograph seniors from any area school, while we are the official yearbook image provider for High School of Choice [HSoC], Midlothian Heritage, Midlothian High, Maypearl, and Waxahachie High School. If you are not from those schools, additional fees and pricing may apply to your portrait session.

ABOUT IVEY STUDIO

Ivey Photography is located at 403 West Main Street near downtown Midlothian. We have a spacious 2200-square-foot studio with easy access from all over town. We offer a variety of indoor set options, as well as an outdoor shooting space. Parking is easy along 6th Street and you’ll be in and out of your session in only a few minutes.

REQUIRED YEARBOOK PORTRAITS

Your school requires two portraits for your senior year. The first is a formal photo. Gentlemen will wear a provided “tuxedo”. Ladies will be provided with a classic black drape. Each is a simple look and will be the primary image used in each yearbook.

The second required image is a cap & gown photo. We have your school’s required cap & gown here at the studio. Choose a session with only the required images or a more advanced option. We have several session options for you, all designed to maximize your experience with us and provide great-looking images for your yearbook and home use.

CHOOSE A SESSION

YEARBOOK BASIC

• FREE SESSION WEEKDAYS
• AVAILABLE TUESDAY-FRIDAY ONLY
• FORMAL + CAP/GOWN (PROVIDED FOR YOU)
• 2 POSES IN YOUR PREVIEW GALLERY
• RETOUCHING IS NOT PROVIDED ON YEARBOOK-SUBMITTED IMAGES
• RETOUCHING IS AVAILABLE ON ORDERED IMAGES FOR $10 PER IMAGE
• ONLINE ORDERING ONLY
• LADIES BRING A TANK OR OTHER LOW-NECKLINE TOP
• GENTLEMEN WEAR A T-SHIRT AND BRING A DRESS SHIRT AND TIE FOR YOUR CAP/GOWN

Ivey Photography information for portraits can be found at //iveystudio.com/senior-portraits-2024/

POC: Chris Smith @ iveystudio.com Email: csmith@iveystudio.com

HSoC Completer Tutoring Schedule

What’s the difference between a completer and a graduate?

Graduate | High School Diploma

A student is a graduate when “ALL” graduation requirements are met for graduation.

High School Completer

Any student that has completed all high school courses but still hasn’t met All requirements for graduation i.e., E.O.C. | STAAR Test

Per senate bill 149/463 requirements. You’re required to attend tutoring throughout the year until you’ve taken and passed the applicable E.O.C. (End of Course Exams) | STAAR TEST.

The Tutoring Schedule is:

English I & II - Ms. Sonia Ruiz (sruiz@wisd.org) Tuesdays at 12:15

History – Mr. Jeffry Saldivar (jsaldivar@wisd.org) Thursdays at 9:30

Algebra - Mrs. Pamela York (pyork@wisd.org) Wednesday at 10:45

Science – Mrs. Bertha Franco ( bfranco@wisd.org) Monday at 9:30

Please note tutoring is required for any student to take an E.O.C. in the corresponding subject area.

Failure to attend tutoring in preparation for state exams may y result in a lack of preparation and non-graduation. Students are required to attend All Tutoring sessions.

Link:https://www.wisd.org/Page/1155

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Attendance Matters!

Ninety-five to ninety-nine percent of the students who attend HSoC state the need to graduate early. However one cannot graduate if one is not in attendance. Students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance. This relationship between attendance and achievement may appear early in a scholar's school career. Research shows that attendance is essential to student achievement.

All students are full-time 7:45 - 3:15

The bottom line is Students can be withdrawn and frequently are when they fail to communicate issues and do not show up for school. Once the student is withdrawn from HSoC. They will need to re-apply in order to be considered for acceptance.

Principal Plan

Credit Denials and Attendance

Students that are in jeopardy of being denied credit are usually in jeopardy for attendance purposes. DO NOT PLACE YOURSELF IN THIS SITUATION.

Below is an example of the type of documentation students receive once they are identified for possible loss of credit.

We are an alternative high school, designed to help at-risk students achieve their goals of high school graduation and beyond. HSoC supports students through rigorous, innovative, and engaging learning experiences. Every student will be empowered to fiercely navigate their world with resilience, purpose, courage, humility, and pride.

Academic Performance and Effort

It is an expectation that all High School of Choice (HSoC) students put forth the effort to reach their maximum potential. Academic excellence is achieved by challenging yourself to improve on every assignment or task you encounter.

WISD Vision: Our vision is to be a district where innovation thrives and growth is limitless

Email: hsocmail@wisd.org
Website: wisd.hsoc/
Location: 55 Northgate Drive, Waxahachie, TX, USA
Phone: (972) 923.4695