Jag Nation Newsletter

1. We capture the hearts of our students, so WE can capture their minds.

2. ALL students learn at high levels.

3. WE collectively commit to ensuring high levels of learning occur for every student.

Our library is excited to welcome you back to the 22-23 school year. We encourage you to partner with us to continue to create a community of readers. If at any time you would like to set parameters on books your child can check out or if you have any questions about our library please call our librarian at 682-314-0952 or email at JeneeneTahaney@misdmail.org. We look forward to reading our way through 22-23!

Please mark your calendars for our annual Fall Advanced Academics Symposium.

Monday, September 12 5:30-7:30 pm

MISD Center for Performing Arts

Learn what your child’s campus has to offer your student for Advanced and/or AP options to further challenge and engage your child. Choose from several informative parent sessions. Do you wonder if your child may have a Gifted learning need? Come to our GT Identification Info Session to learn about the process and services in MISD.

Please see this flyer for more information.

SHS CAMPUS GAME EXPECTATIONS

• High school students will have to show their ID to enter any Summit High School athletic event.
• Middle school students, 7th & 8th grades, must have their student ID and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Backpacks are not allowed into the stadium and the clear bag policy will be enforced.
• Students are expected to be in the stands during the game.
• Once students exit the venue for a game, they will not be permitted to reenter the game.
• Students are expected to be picked up no later than 30 minutes after the end of the game. Failure to pick up students within the 30 minute grace period may result in students being restricted from attending future games.

MISD STADIUM WEBSITE RULES AND REGULATIONS

The MISD College Night will be held on September 26 from 6-8 pm at the Center for Performing Arts. All students and parents are invited to attend. Over 125 colleges will be represented in one place. Please click on the following link to register if you are planning on attending:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGM7L-FPpx2Rx2g0cpVS_9zpL-29bvAIBFlC-OqN8DmmRBpQ/viewform?pli=1

If you have a student who needs some extra help, we have Jag Overtime each afternoon from 3:05-4:50. Students who need bus transportation will catch a bus a 5pm to go home. Students who wish to ride home must have a pass from a JAG Overtime teacher. This is not available to any other student. See below for which subjects provide support on which days.

Now that things are back up and running we've extended our shirt sale until next Friday! Don't miss out on this awesome tie dye shirt!

If you'd like to order here's the link;

https://secure.payk12.com/school/Summit-HS/901/item/222785

Our doors open at 6:55 am daily and our first classes begin at 7:25. Students must be in 1st and 5th period classrooms no later than 7:25 daily. Students who arrive late will be required to check in at the Attendance Office before they will be allowed in their classrooms. Students who are late to school and/or class will be at risk of disciplinary consequences and losing credit for the course. Traffic is a daily issue at each campus, but students are expected to plan ahead. Students who arrive late to school should adjust their morning schedule at home so that they leave for school earlier.

Summit Survival Guide: Click on the Summit HS Survival Guide to learn all about Summit High School.

Bus Rider Information: Click here - https://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/transportation/bus-routes

Student Schedule: Click here to view your student schedule: https://www.mansfieldisd.org/skyward

Arrival at School: The building will open at 6:55 AM. Students will report to the cafeteria to wait until 7:05. Students will be released to classes at 7:05 AM. All students will need to report to their 1st period class. *If the student has 1st session Ben Barber A Day class, then they should report to Ben Barber for a 7:00 AM school start. It is best to arrive at Ben Barber by 6:45 AM in order to beat the traffic in the mornings.

ID Cards: Students will be taken to the library by Social Studies classes during the first four days of school. The first ID card is given to students FREE of charge. After the first ID, students will have to pay a $5 replacement fee for each ID card replaced. ID's must be worn on a lanyard around the neck.

Food: No food is allowed in the academic wings of the building or in classrooms. Students will not be allowed to consume food and/or drink in hallways or classrooms. Students are not allowed to have “To Go” cups (Styrofoam, plastic, etc.) in the building or classrooms. Students are allowed to have reusable bottles or items such as a Hydro Flask.

Breakfast/Lunch: During the 2022-23 school term, students now have to pay for their breakfasts or lunches. You can apply for meal benefits by going online to www.schoolcafe.com and completing the online application for free or reduced meals. Click on the link below for more information about our campus menu -https://www.mansfieldisd.org/student-central/cafeteria-menus

Here are some great video resources for families:

How to deposit money on an account: https://vimeo.com/280726861/5bf3e5414e

How to fill out a Free & Reduced Meal Application: https://vimeo.com/280726060/a627865334

Administration info –Administrator information is as follows:

Dr. Matthew Brown, Principal

Mr. Jason Mutterer, Academic Associate Principal

Mrs. Stephanie Cavazos, Assistant Principal- Student alpha served: A-Ci

Mr. Greg Ross, Assistant Principal- Student alpha served: Cl-G

Mrs. Lizett Gonzalez- Assistant Principal- Student alpha served: H-L

Mrs. Kelli Barney- Assistant Principal Intern- Student alpha served: M-Q

Dr. Albert McCombs, Student Support Administrator- Student alpha served: R-Ta

Mrs. Lesley Hash, Facilities Associate Principal- Student alpha served: Te-Z

This year, students are being instructed to put their cell phones and earbuds away during classroom instruction. The only time cell phones and/or ear buds will be allowed to be our in the classroom is when the teacher asks students to use them for instructional use.

The use of cell telephones or any device capable of capturing images is strictly prohibited in locker rooms or restroom areas while at school or at a school-related or school-sponsored event.

If a student uses a telecommunications device without authorization during the school day, the device will be confiscated. The parent may pick up the confiscated telecommunications device from the principal’s office for a fee of $15.

Note: Phones will be allowed during passing periods and during breakfast or lunch.

Food/Meal/Gift deliveries (Door Dash, Uber Eats, Tiff’s treats, Chick-Fil-A delivery, etc.) are not allowed. Food/Meal/Gift delivery drivers will not be allowed in the building. The only outside food allowed in the cafeteria must be brought by a parent or guardian to the front office receptionists. Students will have a pass for their food if the process is followed. Students who bring outside food in the building at any other time will be instructed to discard it.

Summit Bell Schedule

Block 1 and 5 - 7:25 am- 8:55 am

Block 2 and 6 - 9:00 am -10:30 am

Wellness Advisory - 10:35 - 10:55

Lunch - determined by 3rd

period class

Block 3 and 7 - 10:55 am -1:15 pm

Block 4 and 8 - 1:20 pm – 2:55 pm

Ben Barber Bell Schedule

Session I

7:00 am – 10:00 am

Lunch for Session II on Summit Campus - 10:30 – 10:55

Session II

11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Learn for free about math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more. Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.

www.khanacademy.org

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Email: matthewbrown@misdmail.org
Website: https://summit.mansfieldisd.org/
Location: 1071 Turner Warnell Road, Arlington, TX, USA
Phone: (682) 314-0800
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