TrailBlazer Bulletin for Feb 5-9

Families moving to Frisco ISD, registering incoming kindergartners or re-enrolling former students can start enrolling for the 2024-25 school year on Tuesday, Feb. 13. on the 2024-25 New Enrollment webpage.

Parents of current students, including those enrolled in the FISD prekindergarten program, will receive invitation emails to register for the 2024-25 school year in April. Also starting in April, Frisco ISD will begin registering qualifying 4-year-olds for pre-K.

Frisco ISD parents are invited to a resilience presentation that will include strategies that can be used to build confidence and perseverance in youth. Learning to handle challenges and adversity is a part of human development and success. However, adults unintentionally limit our children’s resilience development because we want to provide ease and comfort. The presentation will be on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 6-7:15 p.m. at the FISD Administration Building. RSVP is appreciated but not required.

Please continue to recognize the work that teachers & coaches do using this form. Our teachers sure do appreciate it!

FISD invites the community to a public showcase of the state-adopted instructional materials being considered for K-12 science classes. The State Board of Education issued a proclamation that mandates the adoption of new science instructional materials available to students in the 2024-25 school year. The public viewing will be Feb. 13 4-6 p.m. at the FISD Athletic Office. Learn more.

School closures are sometimes necessary to ensure the safety of Frisco ISD students and staff. FISD makes a final decision about whether to open schools no later than 5:30 a.m. each school day. Frisco ISD will notify families via email and text. Parents and staff can subscribe to FISD text messages by texting “Y” or “Yes” to 67587. The District and campus websites will also be updated with alerts of school closures, as well as the District’s Facebook and X accounts. Learn more.

Frisco ISD is excited to engage students on the topic of the eclipse that will occur on Monday, April 8. The District has certified solar viewing glasses purchased for all students and staff in anticipation of the unique learning opportunity. More details will be shared as the big day approaches.

This week is National School Counseling Week!

Reminder that ALL Schedule Change Requests for the 2024-2025 School Year are DUE on February 19th. Students and parents received an email on February 2nd with instructions on viewing courses as well as how to make a change.

Parents, do you have questions regarding your student’s course selections for the 2024-2025 school year. Please view the Coffee – Rising Parent Registration slides deck or watch the Coffee – Rising Parent Registration – Recording.

View this week’s Counselor Corner for reminders about Dual Credit, North Texas Now, and the Princeton Review.

Collin College February 2024 Newsletter!

Here is the link for students to fill out if they need to be dropped or withdrawn from their Spring 2024 course. Please note the following dates:

• January 29, 2024 is the last day to drop a 16-week Spring course

• March 28, 2024 is the last day to withdraw from a 16-week Spring course

• April 2, 2024 is the last day to withdraw from a 15-week Spring course

Congratulations Class of 2024! You are almost to the finish line! It’s hard to believe that graduation is just around the corner. If you have not ordered your graduation announcements and or cap and gown, please click here to place your order.

The only items required for graduation are a gown, cap, stole, and tassel. While is it possible to borrow a cap & gown, please remember both the stole and tassel have the year on them. Also, gowns are fitted by height and weight. Items can be ordered individually on the Jostens website.

The Senior Event Delivery is scheduled for February 26th. In order to have your cap and gown available for delivery that day, your order must be placed by midnight on February 18th. After February 18th, all orders will incur an individual shipping charge and will be sent directly to your home address.

If you have any questions, please call the Jostens office at 214-383-9502.

Grab your friends and family and join us in the cafeteria on Wednesday, February 21st at 7pm to paint "Night Horse" with the artists from Painting with a Twist*! Cost is $35 per person and everything is included! Spots are limited, buy your ticket today (password is TRAILBLAZERS)!

*No alcohol is allowed on the LTHS campus.

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All FISD 11th grade students are automatically registered to take the SAT, free of charge, during the school day on March 6, 2024.

This spring the SAT School Day will be administered in a new digital format that will provide an overall easier testing experience for students. Your student will take the SAT on March 6th using their own school-issued device. If your student has not opted in to the 1 for All Chromebook program, there will be a limited number of Chromebooks available on test day on a first come, first served basis.

Resources: What to Expect with the Digital SAT & SAT School Day Student Guide

IMPORTANT SAT INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS – WEDNESDAY, March 6

Grades 9, 10, and 12

• All FISD 9th, 10th, & 12th grade students will have late arrival and report to campus at 12:15pm. Mega lunch will be from 12:15 - 1:15, and 3rd period will begin at 1:20. *There are no 1st or 2nd period classes on high school campuses or at the CTE Center.

Grade 11

• The SAT SD will be administered on campus on Wednesday, March 6 to 11th graders only.
• Testing will begin at 9:00 AM sharp and anyone who arrives late will not be allowed to test.
• Students taking the SAT are not permitted to access cell phones or smart watches during the exam. Devices must be powered off and stored in a designated location during the exam. If a student is observed with any prohibited electronic device in the testing room or during a break their scores will be canceled.
• Students will receive an email by March 4th with their test room number.
• Students with late arrival 1B must arrive by 9:00 AM.
• Students who will miss a dual credit course due to the SAT must communicate with their professor prior to test day.
• Students should bring the following on test day:
• School-issued Chromebook, if applicable
• pencils
• snacks and drinks (may only be consumed during official breaks)

For questions about the SAT, please contact the Campus Testing Facilitator, Lauren Phillips, at PhillipsL@friscoisd.org

AP exam payment for spring semester AP courses (Economics & Government) is open January 23 through February 9. Exam fees are available in Online School Fees beginning January 23. Payment finalizes the student’s AP exam registration.

Students in a fall or full year AP course who have not paid for their exam can pay by contacting their Campus Testing Facilitator by February 9. There is a $50 late fee per exam.

AP Exam refund requests must be made by February 9. Refunds will be returned in the form of credit to the student's OnlineSchoolFees account, minus a $50 unused exam fee, and can be used for future purchases.

To make a late payment or request a refund, please contact Campus Testing Facilitator, Lauren Phillips at PhillipsL@friscoisd.org.

February 9 is the FINAL AP registration, payment and refund request deadline for Frisco ISD. No exceptions! (Note: This date is prior to the date given by College Board, but due to the volume of testing and processing time, this date is the final deadline for all FISD students.)

For more information about AP Exams, go to FISD Advanced Academics.