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Academy Parent Newsletter

November 7th, 2025

Academy ParentNewsletterNovember 7th, 2025

Dear Parents,


We had another great week here at Academy. There are only a few updates to the newsletter for this week. Have a great weekend!


Sincerely,


Dr. Josh Howard

Important Dates Important Dates

December 9th: 4th Year Project Presentations at Toyota HQ

December 16th: Early Release for Students at 1:05 PM

December 17th: Early Release for Students at 1:05 PM

December 18th: Early Release for Students at 1:05 PM

December 19th: Early Release for Students at 1:05 PM

Important Information for All Grade Levels Important Information for All Grade Levels

Click Here for Prior Newsletters Click Here for Prior Newsletters

Terrific Titans for October Terrific Titans for October

Terrific Titans are chosen each month by teachers and administrators. These students are recognized for helping us raise the bar at Academy! Way to go Terrific Titans of October!

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Texas Recycles 2025 Texas Recycles 2025

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Club Approval and Selection (Please Complete) Club Approval and Selection (Please Complete)

Students need to complete this Google form to select their approved clubs and activities for Titan Time during the 2nd nine weeks. Parents need to complete this form for each club their child wants to participate in. Parent approval is only required one time per year per club/activity. Parents only need to complete this form if their student adds a new club not previously approved by parents. Students are not allowed to participate in a club until parent consent is received. Please let us know if you have any questions.


Parents: Please note that you must submit an approval form for each club you approve your child to participate in.

First Day of School Pictures Needed First Day of School Pictures Needed

Dear Parents and Students,


We would love to include any first day of school pictures that you have for our Yearbook. Please email them to alissa.zachary@pisd.edu.


Thank you,


Yearbook Staff

Career Exploration with My Texas Future Career Exploration with My Texas Future

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Door Open Time Door Open Time

Dear Parents,


Our doors open at 8:30 AM each day. Please be mindful of this when planning your morning drop off time as we head toward colder weather.


Thank you,


Academy Administration

Free Saturday Math Tutoring for PISD Students (K–12) Free Saturday Math Tutoring for PISD Students (K–12)

Guinn Special Programs Center, in partnership with Top Achievers and IntelliChoice, offers free math tutoring every Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Guinn Special Programs Center, 2221 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX.

  • Open to all PISD students

  • Approximately 3:1 student-to-tutor ratio

  • Individualized support, including help with homework

  • Light breakfast provided

  • All materials included

Register at: https://topachieversfoundation.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/106/responses/new

Need to add money to your student's lunch account?? Need to add money to your student's lunch account??

Use this link to add many to your student's lunch account: https://www.schoolcafe.com/make-payment

How to Access Empower (download .pdf document below) How to Access Empower (download .pdf document below)

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First Year Information First Year Information

Second Year Information Second Year Information

Third Year Information Third Year Information

3rd Year Team Website 3rd Year Team Website

Please review the third year website here (updated weekly): https://sites.google.com/pisd.edu/3rd-year-team/home

Fourth Year Information Fourth Year Information

4th Year Math Website 4th Year Math Website

4th year math information here (updated weekly): https://tinyurl.com/4thyearMathNews

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