Trail Blazer Bulletin Sept 16-20

Our semi-annual blood drive will be happening Thursday, September 19. Each donor will have the opportunity to donate one pint of blood which can save up to three lives, whether it be patients of nearby hospitals or victims of unfortunate disasters. Community members, teachers, and students are able to donate. Seniors who donate twice in their senior year (or have an adult donate for them) are eligible for a honor cord from Carter blood care. Donors must be at least 16 years old. Students under the age of 17 require parental consent.

Must be at least 16 years old to give blood. Students under the age of 17 require parental consent. Click Here to Sign Up

16-Year-old Donor Permission Form (English) (Spanish)

Contact Amanda Mosier at mosiera@friscoisd.org for info.

Click for FAQs: Guidelines/qualifications

The cut-off for 6-weeks interim progress Report (IPR) is Friday September 20. Students who have grades below a 70 for the six-weeks snapshot will lose UIL eligibility. Students please ensure that you are utilizing ALL remediation opportunities, seeking out your teachers for help and maximizing tutorials during Mega Lunch.

Students, the window to apply to continue or start a new club has opened. The application window for clubs will close Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 4:25 PM. All required documents and criteria can be found on this website (Frisco ISD login required). Applications will be processed in the order they are received. All non-curricular clubs must reapply. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Ford in the AP Office.

• Last day to Register to Vote: Oct. 7, 2024

• Early Voting: Oct. 21 - Nov. 1

• Election Day: Nov. 5

Check your status: To confirm your voter registration status, you can visit the Am I Registered?’ portal, which allows you to look up your voter registration record in the statewide voter registration database.

When students make a threat to a campus, even via social media, the District and campus move quickly to address them. Watch Frisco Police discuss why words matter.

Parents are encouraged to remind children that while they may be “joking” about having a weapon or threatening harm to a school campus, the punishment by law is, at minimum, a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $4,000 and up to a year in jail. The punishment can be as severe as a third-degree felony, punishable by up to $10,000 and two to 10 years in prison.

Frisco ISD supports the Frisco Police Department's full prosecution of any individual who threatens harm to our students, staff, and campuses.

• Texas Penal Code 22.07 Terroristic Threat

• Texas Education Code 37.125 Exhibition, use, or threat of exhibition or use of firearms

Did you know that off-campus school events like football games at Toyota Stadium or the Ford Center at the Star are treated the same as school property for discipline? If your student arrives at a FISD event on campus or off campus in possession of a prohibited item (alcohol, vape, etc.) or under the influence, they are subject to school disciplinary processes.

• Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code mandates the placement of a student at an alternative educational setting who is found selling, giving, delivering, possessing, using, being under the influence of, or committing a serious act or offense while under the influence of alcohol or THC, on or at a school-related activity.

Please strongly encourage your students to refrain from engaging in these illegal activities.

All pre-sale tickets will be online beginning Monday @ 10:00 am

• Pre-sale ticket prices will be $4.00 for students, and $6.00 for adults (plus additional convenience fees)

• 3:00 pm the day of the game, ticket sales will increase to $10.00 (plus additional convenience fees)

• Tickets can be purchased on the Frisco ISD website (tickets.friscoisd.org) or by credit card at the gate.

• THERE WILL BE NO CASH SALES

Click here to access the Frisco ISD website to purchase tickets online

Fans can additionally download the free Home Town Fan App on their mobile phone for redeeming tickets and entry into the venue. The app is available in both Apple App Store and Google Play.

Frisco ISD Facility Guidelines

• No outside food/drink allowed

• Concessions will be available

  
  

Congratulations to Mrs. Bonciu for being chosen as STUCO Teacher of the Month. Mrs. Bonciu, we are so thankful that you are a Trail Blazer and so appreciative of your hard work and dedication.

LT Speech and Debate Team saw great success at one of the most competitive tournaments of the debate season on Sept 13-15th. The 36th annual Grapevine High School Speech and Debate Tournament had over 850 students competing in 17 different events with 12 states participating in the Tournament of Champions qualifying tournament.

Dev Sanghvi, a Congressional Debater, broke to semifinals and placed 14 out of 104 Congressional Debaters.

Amishi Shrivastava won 5th place overall in Prose.

Jake Malan and Raghav Pillai won 2 of their preliminary JV policy debate rounds.

Congratulations to all the students that participated and are busy preparing for their next tournament at Plano West High School on Oct 18-19.

This week our volleyball and softball teams had a visit from Tucker Finn, Frisco ISD's Therapy Dog.

Congratulations to JV Tennis for their win against Emerson. Match ball goes to the Doubles team of Raghav & Daksh and the co-MVP goes to Soubi & Lakshitha

Congratulations to Varsity Tennis for picking up their third win in District. Match ball goes to Aadit & Addison and Maika picks up MPVPs for getting tough wins in doubles & singles.

The Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl recognized senior Alexa Cordero for her leadership within STUCO in demonstrating her school spirit and support for our Lebanon Trail HS football program. Scooter’s Coffee presented Alexa with their Frisco Bowl “Team behind the Team” Award during last Friday's night football game vs Wakeland. Along with this recognition, Town & Country Roofing presented Alexa, with a college scholarship of $1,000. Congratulations Alexa, we are so proud of you and so happy that you are a Trail Blazer.

See more about this recognition on the social media platforms below.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriscoBowlGame

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friscobowlgame/

Website: https://thefriscobowl.com/team-behind-team/

Congratulations to our Choir Region Advancers!

On Tuesday, Sept. 24th, all 12 Frisco ISD high school bands will present their competition marching productions at the 8th annual Frisco ISD Marching Band Showcase presented by Whataburger. The event will begin at 6:30pm at the Ford Center. General Admission seats are $6 and can be purchased at http://tickets.friscoisd.org/

Join the FISD Guidance and Counseling department on Sep. 18 from 6:30-7:30 pm for a presentation covering essential topics like:

• Promoting strong mental health in children and teens

• Assisting children and teens facing mental health challenges

• Suicide Prevention within FISD

This important event will also be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person. RSVP here.

Beginning Wednesday, September 11th students can pick up an “Advanced/AP Drop Form” from their teacher(s) or in the counseling office. This form must be complete for any change to be considered.

This form must be completed and turned in no later an 4:30pm on September 20th, 2024. All changes will take effect Monday, September 23rd, 2024, and not sooner.

Schedule changes will be made only to those who want to change levels of class, out of an advanced or AP, level down only. We are not able to make any other schedule changes or accept any other types of change requests. This process will require both Teacher and Parent signatures for approval.

• 11th/12th Grade ONLY: You may request Late Arrival, Early Release if you do not already have 2 on your schedule. Students must have transportation and cannot stay on campus during the Late Arrival/Early Release period.
• AP with no lower level: The following courses do not have a lower-level equivalent and can only be dropped to release/late arrival. If your course is required for graduation your counselor will give you your options to ensure you meet all graduation requirements. AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1,2, C, AP Spanish 4 or 5, AP Euro, AP Music Theory, AP Calc BC, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Art courses. AP Computer Science, AP French 4, Spanish 3 Adv
• AP Seminar can be dropped at 6 weeks in 11th/12th only.

If a change is needed and will impact graduation requirements. A counselor will work with you on next steps, but a form must be submitted no matter what.

Changing your schedule now may impact your teachers, and your current class schedule. Not all changes will work with all schedules and may not be possible. Previous versions of your schedule will not be granted after a change has been made. We cannot undo changes. We are unable to predict in advance what your schedule will look like with the change. If you are going into an on-level class, the grade from the 1st 6 weeks does follow to the new class and will be a part of your Q1 average. Please note that not all courses have an on level or lower equivalent to change. If there is not an available option, the course will remain. Speak with a counselor if you have questions or concerns about classes that can impact graduation.

All Frisco ISD students need a plan, purpose, and future. Mark your calendars for all of the upcoming events related to college and career readiness! From college fairs to virtual webinars, this fall line-up offers information and opportunities to learn more about college admissions, paying for college, and how to utilize your secondary student’s free Xello account at home to help them become future-ready!

Sept. 18- Find Your Future- Out of State Universities

• Reedy High School, 6-8pm

Sept. 25- Financial Aid Night at UNT Frisco

• UNT at Frisco, 6-8pm

Oct. 8- AI and College Admissions

• Virtual Event, 6-7:30pm

It’s Official! Graduation for the Class of 2025 will be Friday May 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM at the STAR in Frisco

• All graduates will be required to ride the bus to their graduation ceremony to assist with parking/ingress/egress traffic.

• The number of tickets per graduate has not yet been determined.

• As we get closer to the date, more information will be shared.

The latest PTSA Blog is now available!

Trailblazers! The PTSA's first meeting is this September on the 18th in the LT cafeteria. Join us at 6:30 to learn more about the PTSA and earn points towards your graduation cord!

Support the PTSA by joining our donation program as a partner! Your contributions help fund the PTSA and its initiatives, with each donation tier offering exclusive benefits. Choose from four different levels to find the one that suits you best.

Homecoming Dance Tickets are now on sale on onlineschoolfees.com.

Students bringing non-Lebanon Trail student guests, please fill out the homecoming guest form. A guest fee will be added to your Online School Fees account once your guest form has been approved by your Administrator. Your guest will not be able to attend without the form filled out and their fee paid in online school fees. Forms must be filled out and submitted by Wednesday, October 9th. The online school fee must be paid by Thursday, October 10th at 11:30pm for your guest to attend.

ALL GUESTS MUST HAVE A GUEST FORM TO ATTEND. Guests must be 18 years old or younger.

THIS YEAR THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR.

All FISD 10th and 11th grade students are automatically registered to take the PSAT/NMSQT, free of charge, during the school day on October 2, 2024. The PSAT helps students identify academic areas of strength and growth, as well as prepare for college entrance exams like the SAT. The PSAT/NMSQT is also the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program for students in 11th grade and the National Recognition Programs for both 10th and 11th grade students.

This fall the PSAT/NMSQT will be administered in a digital format that will provide an overall easier testing experience for students. Your student will take the PSAT/NMSQT on October 2nd using their own school-issued device. Students are strongly encouraged to opt-in to the District’s 1 for All Chromebook program to ensure device compatibility with online testing. 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.

IMPORTANT PSAT INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2

Grades 9 and 12

All FISD 9th and 12th grade students will have late arrival and report to campus at 12:15pm.

Grades 10 and 11

The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered on campus on Wednesday, October 2 to 10th and 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 PSAT 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 September 30 with their test room number.

Students with late arrival 1A must arrive by 9:00 AM. Students who will miss a dual credit course due to the PSAT must communicate with their professor prior to test day.

Students should bring the following on test day:

• pencils
• (can bring) their own approved calculator. *The Desmos graphing calculator (desmos.com/calculator) is embedded in the test, and school calculators will be provided for Juniors.
• snacks and drinks (which may only be consumed during official breaks)

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