NFHS ELA & Collegiate Weekly Update

To graduate confident and competent individuals prepared to reach their full potential in society.

All students meeting or exceeding the proficiency standards via engagement, experiences, efficiency, and evolution.

• Stand at your door between each transition.
• Ensure students are wearing ids all day, even in your classes.
• Enforce dress code each day, each period.
• Have a designated location for backpacks.
• No cell phones during class. TEKS, Learning Objective, Success Criteria, and Time Stamped Agenda Posted Daily in Classroom
• Keep classroom doors locked at all times.

Greetings Ranger Family,

Welcome back from a well-deserved Thanksgiving break! I hope you had the opportunity to rest, relax, and enjoy some great food. As we approach the final stretch of the semester, let’s keep the momentum strong by focusing on our campus priorities and working together to support our students.

Here are a few key reminders to guide us in the weeks ahead:

1. Supporting Our Students

   • Ensure bell-to-bell instruction remains consistent and engaging.
   • Celebrate student successes and communicate growth opportunities through regular parent contacts.
   • Invite students to tutorials to provide extra support.
   • Update gradebooks weekly to reflect accurate progress.

2. Daily Non-Negotiables
   Let’s maintain the routines that have anchored us since day one:

   • Keep classroom doors locked for safety.
   • Establish a designated location for backpacks and cell phones to minimize distractions.
   • Use a clear lesson frame with Learning Objectives (LO), Demonstration of Learning (DOL), Success Criteria, and a time-stamped agenda.
   • Deliver bell-to-bell instruction to maximize learning time.

3. EOC Retesting This Week

   • Be present, diligent, and actively monitor during testing sessions.
   • If you're unsure about a procedure, don’t hesitate to ask—it’s a team effort, and every role is essential.
   • Remember, your contribution—big or small—plays a critical part in our students' success.

4. T-TESS Observations
   Observations will continue until Thursday, December 18, 2024. Please ensure your lesson plans are updated and placed in the designated folder in advance.

A Note of Encouragement

You have been doing incredible work this semester, and it’s evident in our improving campus data points. Every moment you invest in our students makes a difference. Let’s stay focused, keep pushing forward, and continue to raise the bar for student achievement.

Remember, you’re not alone—we’re here to support you. If you need assistance or guidance, reach out at any time. When you’re at your best, our students shine their brightest. Let’s finish the semester strong!

Thank you for all you do,

Ashley A. Duncan

Weekly Schedule

Monday

• Admin Discipline Day
• MPA Visit 12:00p - 2:00p
• Leadership Team Meeting (1:45p - 2:45p)
• NFHS Admin Meeting (3:15p 4:15p)
• Boys' Basketball Game vs. Carter HS (6:00pm; 7:30p)

Tuesday

• EOC December Retesting
• English I and English II CLCs (7:30a - 10:40a)
• AVID Coordinator Debrief (8:30a)
• Classroom Walkthroughs and T-TESS Observations
• NFHS Open House (6:00p -7:30p)

Wednesday

• EOC December Retesting
• CLC Weekly Check In (8:00a)
• Lunch Duty (11:15a - 1:15p)
• Classroom Walkthroughs and T-TESS Observations

Thursday

• EOC December Retesting
• English I and English II CLCs (7:30a - 10:40a)
• Classroom Walkthroughs and T-TESS Observations

Friday

• Weekly Check-In with Principal Oliphant (7:45a)
• Secondary Virtual AP Meeting
• Classroom Walkthroughs and T-TESS Observations

We have two weeks left in the Fall 2024 Semester! Continue to update the progress monitoring document and support our students with being successful in their coursework! The items below are still valuable; continue to implement them.

Here are a few key actions to take this week:

1. Check Brightspace/Ecampus: Please verify if midterms are currently open for your courses. If they are, let's make it a priority to support our students in completing them this week.

2. Offer Tutoring Sessions: Consider scheduling after-school tutoring to provide additional support for students who may need extra time or assistance with their midterms.

3. Communicate with Students: Remind students about the significant impact that completing and performing well on their midterms will have on their overall course grades.

4. Inform Parents/Guardians: Send a reminder to parents and guardians regarding the midterms during Fall Break. This will give them the opportunity to support their students while we are away.

Please remember: the success of our students greatly depends on our continuous monitoring and support. Keep a close eye on student progress in Brightspace, and do not hesitate to reach out to our counselors immediately if you notice any discrepancies or face any challenges.

Thank you for your dedication to our students’ success. Let’s work together to ensure they have the support they need during this critical time!