

Ranger Nation Network Newsletter

17th Edition: January 09 - January 14
See You Tonight!
Course Selection Night
Parents! Save the dates!!!! Looking forward to seeing our current and future Rangers (students and parents) for the 2023-2024 course selection night on January 9, 2023 from 6-8 PM!
Ranger's Art Pieces Advances in Houston Livestock Show
Terry has four students artwork moving on to the next judging at the Houston Livestock Show and rodeo. Here are the three art pieces moving on to Houston. the artists are: Victoria Lara with the horse and girl, Jasmine Dion with the Blueberry Pig and Angel Miranda with the white Brahma. The fourth art piece is a sculpture by Siara Boston.
THS Tutorial Schedule
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. *Students will not be released from the class until the parent/guardian is present and has shown verification.
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.
Take Advantage of Saturday School
Texas Education Code Section 25.092 ~ MINIMUM ATTENDANCE FOR CLASS CREDIT OR FINAL GRADE
What Does The 90% Rule Mean For Your Child?
- In addition to Texas compulsory attendance laws, districts are required to enforce the 90% rule which states that students in grades Kindergarten through 12th must attend a class for 90% of the time it is offered to receive credit or a final grade. This rule applies even if your child has an IEP or 504 Plan.
- The average school year is 180 days. This means your child can only miss 18 days (or parts of a day) of school or 18 days (or parts of a day) of a specific class. If the school is on a semester schedule, this number is cut in half.
- A student who is in attendance for at least 75 percent, but less than 90 percent, of the days a class is offered, may be given credit or a final grade if the student completes a plan approved by the principal that provides for the student to meet the instructional requirements of the class.
- The 90 percent rule applies to all absences (excluding those exempt by law), including excused absences.
- For elementary students, this means they could repeat a grade if they are in school less than 90% of school days. A middle or high school student may have to repeat a class that they received a passing grade in if they did not attend that class at least 90% of the days of the class.
What Can You Do If Your Child Falls Below 90% Compulsory Attendance?
- If the student drops below 90% attendance but attends class at least 75% of the days the class is offered, the student may earn credit for the class by completing a plan approved by the principal or campus attendance review committee which allows the student to fulfill the instructional requirements for the class.
- If a student falls below the 75% attendance rate or has not completed the plan approved by the principal, the student will be referred to the Campus Attendance Review Committee and they will review the reasons for your student's absences, review performance, and determine if there are extenuating circumstances for the absences. If extenuating circumstances exist, the committee will develop a plan that will allow the student to regain credit or a final grade lost due to attendance. Each plan will be unique and based on individual students' circumstances.
- The student or parent may appeal the Attendance Review Committee's decision to the building principal.
Which Absences are Exempt From The 90% Rule?
State law allows for exemptions to the compulsory attendance requirements for several types of absences if the student makes up all assigned work and turns in the appropriate documentation. In addition, the appointment must be for the student. The following activities are exempt:
All Grade Levels
- Religious Holy Day
- Required Court Appearance
- Activities Related to US Citizenship
- Documented Health Care Appointments (must attend school on the same day as the appointment)
- Students in the Conservatorship of the State
- Students of Military Families
Secondary Grade Levels
- College Visit (11th & 12th Grade Only)
- Students Pursuing Enlistment in the Armed Services
- Serving as an Early Voting or Election Clerk
- Sounding Taps at a Funeral
- In addition to Texas compulsory attendance laws, districts are required to enforce the 90% rule which states that students in grades Kindergarten through 12th must attend a class for 90% of the time it is offered to receive credit or a final grade. This rule applies even if your child has an IEP or 504 Plan.
Grade Level Course Selection Meetings
- 1/10 – 2nd Period, 10th grade Meeting
- 1/11 – 2nd Period, 11th grade Meeting
- 1/11 – 3rd Period, 12th grade Senior Student Body Info
- 1/13 – 2nd Period, 9th grade Meeting
Schools to be closed for MLK Holiday January 16th
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. Born in 1929, King's actual birthday is January 15. The holiday is similar to holidays set under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.
Save the Date: Graduation 2023
Athletic Events for January 09 - 14
Monday, January 9, 2023
- JV Golf @ Pecan Grove
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
- Boys Basketball hosts Foster 4:30,4:30,5:45,7
- Girls Basketball travels to Foster 4:30,5:45,7
- Swimming vs LCHS/Randle LCISD Natatorium 5
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
- Wrestling travels to HISD Lamar 5
Thursday, January 12, 2023
- Varsity Girls Soccer @ Needville 5
Friday, January 13, 2023
- Girls Basketball hosts Randle 4:30,5:45,7
- Boys Basketball travels to Randle 4:30,4;30,5:45,7
- Varsity Girls Soccer @ Needville 9,1
Saturday, January 14, 2023
- Varsity Girls Soccer @ Needville TBD
- Wrestling @ Houston Westside 8
Looking ahead to 3rd week of January
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
- Girls Basketball hosts Willowridge 4:30,5:45,7
- Boys Basketball travels to Willowridge 4:30,4:30,5:45,7
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
- Boys Soccer hosts Willowridge 5:30,7:15
- Girls Soccer travels to Willowridge 5:30,7:15
Thursday, January 19,2023
- Varsity Boys Soccer travels to Dayton 10:15
- Wrestling travels to Waltrip 5
Friday, January 20, 2023
- Boys Basketball hosts Kempner 4:30,4:30,5:45,7
- Girls Basketball travels to Kempner 4:30,5:45,7
- Varsity Boys Soccer travels to Dayton 9,12:45
- Boys Golf @ Greatwood
Saturday, January 21, 20223
- Varsity Boys Soccer travels to Dayton TBD
- Wrestling travels to Clear Falls 8
Rangers in the News
Official Boy's Basketball Schedule
Come out and support your 2022/23 Ranger Boy's Basketball Team this year! These boys have been working hard in the off-season and are ready to show what they've been up to!
Dual Credit Orientation
We will have our first dual credit orientation on January 17, 2023 in the THS Auditorium at 6:30 PM. Please share the flyer with your students.
Attendance is mandatory for students wanting to take a dual credit course during summer 2023 or during the 2023-2024 school year. This includes students who are already taking a dual credit course. If the student is not able to attend the January 17th orientation, there are nine other dates they can attend. This is the only evening orientation that parents/guardians are able to attend.
We are hoping to grow our DC program at Terry but need your help to get the word out. At this time, we have nearly 300 students who meet the eligibility requirements to take a dual credit humanities based course next school year, and that is with very limited testing already completed! We have about 150 who meet the requirements to take a dual credit math course and/or science course. We just need to get the word out to the kids!
Thank you for your support as we work to increase our student’s college and career awareness!
(DC courses are great for students wanting to attend a technical program or an academic program. In technical programs students have to complete five core college courses to complete their associates of applied science, we offer courses required by TSCT and WCJC here on our campus!)
Parents Night Out
Code Ninjas will be hosting a district wide Parents Night Out spirit night on Saturday, January 21st. The event will include three hours of hands-on tech exploration, video game building, Minecraft, Roblox, 3D Printing and more! Pizza and drinks will be provided. This event is tailored for ages 7 – 12. $5 of every ticket purchase will go back to the Lamar Educational Awards Foundation to help fund innovation classroom grants and district level enrichment programs. Scan the code to sign up!
Scholarship Opportunities
HAABSE Scholarships
Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators (HAABSE) would love to award $1,000 scholarships to deserving seniors in your school district. High school seniors do not have to be education majors to apply for this scholarship. It is open to all high school seniors.
Please share the link below with all high school principals, associate/assistant principals, counselors, and college/career advisors:
https://forms.gle/ennjxVShgxKhm3sRA
Students must apply no later than January 17, 2023. Scholarship recipients will be awarded in February 2023. If you have questions, please contact, shereenichole@gmail.com.
FBFN Scholarship
Scholarship Name: FBFN Scholarship
Scholarship Website: https://www.fbfnfoundation.org/scholarshipapplication
Deadline: March 15, 2023 (opens January 2, 2023)
Amount: $2500
Qualifications: Must be planning to attend HCC Stafford, WCJC Sugar Land or Richmond campus, or TSTC- Fort Bend. Current senior, live in FB county, US citizen
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Scholarship
The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Scholarship app is open!!!
You do not have to be in ag or FFA to submit!!!!
Scholarship Name: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Scholarship
Scholarship Website: https://www.rodeohouston.com/Educational-Support/Scholarships/Apply Links to an external site.
Deadline: January 31, 2023 @ 7:59 PM
Amount: Varies
Qualifications: Current senior, US citizen, Texas resident, submitted a college application (must be not-for-profit college), be in top 50% of class
Distinguished Young Women Scholarship
Scholarship Name: Distinguished Young Women
Scholarship Website: https://distinguishedyw.org/apply-now/
Deadline: January 7, 2023
Amount: Varies
Qualifications: Class of 2024, female, must participate in an organization program
Student Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mwciD2znfh6MOLfwSyUDeBHr5rlIVs34/view?usp=share_link
Parent Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v9J-WchwwYEm3_xfOAGZQ5ZXHJ4jxpxZ/view?usp=share_link
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
Early Student Signout Restrictions
Students without an acceptable note will not have absences excused and may lose credit for their courses in which they fail to be present 90% of the time.
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
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.
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerryRangerPride/?ref=pages_you_manage
Twitter: @terry_rangers