Roy Johnson STEM Academy B.A.R.K.s
33rd Week Edition: Week of April 14, 2025
New Information
Bulldog Family Update,
This week is a busy one on campus! Our 8th grade students will be taking the Science and Social Studies STAAR tests, while our 6th and 7th grade students will be heading out on exciting field trips.
A few important reminders:
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No backpacks are allowed on campus Tuesday and Thursday.
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Please ensure that Chromebooks are fully charged on testing days so students are ready to go.
Thank you for your continued support!
Roy Johnson STEM Academy is ALL IN for STUDENT SUCCESS! Together we will achieve every goal we have set for Roy Johnson STEM Academy, Everman ISD.
Please help the scholars remember:
- Attendance Matters - first period starts at 8:45 am. Be on time.
- ID Badges are worn daily. Badges are important for Safety and Security.
- EISD Dress Code Policy. Students should be wearing items approved by our district.
- Everman ISD Secondary Block A/B Schedule here.
STAAR Testing Dates
STAAR Testing Reminder
Please remember that backpacks are not allowed on STAAR testing days. Be sure to send students to school with their Chromebooks and chargers the day before testing to ensure theyโre ready!
Thank you for your cooperation!
Updated School Procedures: Safety & Security
A copy of this letter was sent home with each student on Friday, 4/4/25.
6 Test Taking Strategies
Student/Staff No School: 4/18/25
EISD will be closed for Good Friday, April 18, 2025.
Join the SHAC 5K Fun Run/Walk: 4/26/25
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at J.E. Marr Stadium & Track at Everman High School. This FREE event promotes healthy living and wellness for everyone!
๐จ Campus Competition: The EISD campus with the most participants wins the SHAC 5K Trophy! Letโs bring it home to Roy Johnson STEM Academy!
Invite your friends and family โ the more, the merrier! See you there! ๐
6th Grade Band Contest: 4/29/25
No Backpacks Allowed: Starting on 5/9/25
No backpacks beginning May 12 through the end of the school year.
A small bag exceptions will be given for medically necessary and personal items.
7th & 8th Grade Band Contest: 5/12/25
Celebrations
CIS Students Give Back! ๐๐ฌ
This week, Community in Schools (CIS) and Ms. Starnes took a group of our students to support the CIS End-of-Year Celebration at Dan Powell.
Students had the chance to enjoy pizza and engage with younger students, sharing what they love about being part of CIS. It was a great opportunity for mentorship, connection, and giving back to the community!
Way to represent our campus with pride and heart! ๐
Morning Reminders
The building will open at 7:45 am.
Students should not be left outside the school building prior to 7:45 am. There is no adult supervision prior to 7:45 a.m. Please do not allow students to bring balls, toys, or other objects to play out front of the school.
Keeping students safe is a priority.
Advisory Weekly Assignments
Students are aware that each day in advisory is to focus on a STAAR academic enrichment activity. Below is a schedule.
Chromebooks
Student Reminders
Students, please bring your assigned Chromebook to school every day. Ensure your Chromebook is charged each night so itโs ready for class. Students are not permitted to use, lend, or borrow each otherโs devices.
Damages to Technology
If your chromebook or accessories checked out to the student is damaged report issues to our school librarian, Mrs. Marshall as soon as damages are found. Do not wait to report damages to librarian.
B.A.R.K. - Schoolwide Expectations
Attendance Counts
Be On Time to First Period & Present Daily
Every minute counts. Make sure to check your attendance daily. Students who are late/miss classes/miss days will possibly owe seat time. Please ensure your student arrives to school on time each day.
Texas Law Compulsory Attendance - Texas Education Code section 25.092
Requires that a student in grades kindergarten through grade 12 be in attendance for at least 90 percent of the days a class is offered in order to receive credit for the class or a final grade.
Second Semester Perfect Attendance Award
Be sure to be present EVERY school day.
No Absences of any kind to be entered
No Unexcused or Excused Absences
There will be a lottery drawing for awards
All grade levels are eligible
Each Six Weeks students will have an opportunity to earn a ticket for the 2025 Spring Perfect Attendance Award
Award will only be based on Attendance
April Reading Challenge!
Login to Beanstack (by using HelloID)
Every Roy Johnson STEM Academy student should be logging his/her reading minutes.
Please make sure your scholar has logged into Beanstack each day to log his/her reading minutes.
Students should log at least 30 minutes of reading a day! Reading can be done on weekends and breaks too!
Basketball Camp: 6/2/25-6/4/25
Everman Basketball Camp is June 2nd - June 4th. Registration closes on May 30th. The registration link is posted on the flyer; you can also click the link or scan the QR code.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBQGam4bzgBLsVCn9Him0Jzc_kFOLWYWbDa-nALCJKWoFoQw/viewform
Reminders and School Information
Roy Johnson STEM Academy Bell Schedule
EISD 2024 - 2025 Calendars - Academic Calendar, UIL Calendar, Secondary Block Schedule, School Start and Dismissal Times
Dress Code Policy - Anyone not following the dress code will be asked to change.
EISD 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct & EISD 2024-2025 Grading Guidelines
Roy Johnson STEM Academy Report Card Information
EISD Athletic Event Bag Policy
EISD Transportation Information is accessible through the district website, including bus routes.
Other Important Information
ID Badges
All students have been issued an ID Badge now.
It is a District requirement for all students to wear badges daily for safety & security.
Students are expected to wear ID badges on a lanyard at all times in the building.
Parents will receive a phone call/message when a student forgets his/her ID Badge. This is important to make sure students have ID Badges for safety and security.
Fees for ID Badges
Temporary ID Badge Cost: $2.00 charge
Replacement ID Badge Cost: $5.00 charge
Pay for ID Badges with E-funds online. See flyer "Step-by-Step Guide for Everman ISD Parents" below.
E-funds
Our school district is cashless.
Follow the flyer directions for how to pay for New IDs.
Here is the E-funds direct link to purchase an ID - https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56855/
After School Traffic Information
Important Dates
April 15: Science STAAR - 8th Grade
April 15: AT&T Stadium - 6th Grade Field Trip
April 15: Bicentennial Park - 7th Grade Field Trip
April 17: Social Studies STAAR - 8th Grade
April 17: Bicentennial Park - 6th Grade Field Trip
April 18: Student/Staff Holiday - no school
April 22: Math STARR - ALL Grades
April 22: Algebra 1 STAAR - 8th Grade, must be in Algebra 1 class
April 25: Main Event Fort Worth South - NJHS Field Trip
April 26: 5K Fun Run/Walk @ EHS Track 8am - 10am (Free Event)
April 29: AlleyCats - 6th Grade Band Trip
April 29: STEM Night @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm
May 1: Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm
๐May 5: Mindset Monday - wear mindset t-shirt & jeans ๐
May 7: AlleyCats - 8th Grade Field Trip
May 9: Field Day
May 12: NRH2O - Band Field Trip
May 13: 6th Grade Awards Ceremony @ 9:00am
May 14: 7th Grade Awards Ceremony @ 9:00am
May 15: 8th Grade Awards Ceremony, Joe C. Bean High School Auditorium @ 5:30pm
May 21: Secondary Students Early Release @ 12:45pm
May 22: Secondary Students Early Release @ 12:45pm
Contact Us
Website: https://www.eisd.org/johnson
Location: 8901 Oak Grove Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76140, USA
Phone: (817) 615-3670