Trail Blazer Bulletin Sept 9-13

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

Fall seasonal allergy symptoms have begun!!!

Allergy symptoms include:

· Sneezing

· Nasal congestion

· Runny nose

· Itchy, watery, red eyes

· Itchy throat

· Coughing

· Headache

There is no real cure for seasonal allergies, but it is possible to relieve symptoms.

Don’t forget to administer medication, eye drops or nasal sprays before school if needed or prescribed by your physician. We do not excuse students with allergies from participating in class. If an alteration in the school day activities is necessary due to a medical diagnosis, a written note from a physician with the diagnosis and specified period of time necessary for an alternation (start date and end date) is required.

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

  
  

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.

Our Volleyball Team honored Coach Drain for the last time at Teacher Appreciation night on Friday. No longer by our side, but forever in our hearts.

We are so thankful to our community for supporting us through this loss.

We loved how our students packed the stands to cheer on our Trail Blazer Football team and celebrate the 20 senior football players, 3 senior athletic trainers & one senior cheerleader at our Senior Night game this past Friday.

The Lebanon Trail High School NJROTC Academic Team competed against 20 NJROTC teams across Texas at the Stony Point High School Brain Brawl Academic Meet. Cadets Karina Roberts, Nathan Aaron, Mannat Goel, Aanve Pathangey, and Medha Joshi took 4th place in the overall competition. We are very proud of them and their accomplishment in the first academic competition of this academic year.

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/

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. 5- Find Your Future- B1G Ten Night

• Emerson High School, 6-7:30pm

Sept. 10- Exploring Xello: A Family Guide to Future Success

• Virtual Event, 6-7pm

Sept. 12- Find Your Future- Texas Universities

• Independence High School, 6-8pm

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!

We would like to give a special thank you to Beaver Real Estate for becoming a Trailblazer level PTSA partner!

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!

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.