Trail Blazer Bulletin September 3-6

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.

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.

Congratulations & Thanks to STUCO on hosting a blazing hot pep rally to get us fired up for Friday’s game.

Congratulations to varsity football on their 34-11 win over the Redhawks.

Congratulations to LT Tennis for their 15-4 victory over the Liberty Redhawks. Matchball goes to Maika & MVP goes to Daakshu! Way to go Trail Blazers.

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/

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

Please click here to access the Collin College Newsletter.

For students registered for Fall classes, now is a great time to submit ACCESS paperwork/504/IEP documentation. Please email ACCESS Dual Credit Advisor Tara Franklin (tfranklin@collin.edu) to set up accommodations!

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!

Food deliveries (and other deliveries) for students from parents or guardians are no longer permitted. Parents or guardians may not enter the building to deliver lunch or any other items. This includes cell phones, Chromebooks, athletic clothing, and homework. No outside school deliveries from sources such as UBER, Lyft, or restaurant delivery will be accepted. Students are not permitted to exit the building for pickups of any kind. Any deliveries will be confiscated by campus administration and not returned to students.

Student parking lots are on the south side, and northeast side of the building (outside the band hall and by the football field).

Students who commute during the day to Collin or the CTE will be required to enter the building through the front entrance and show their ID utilizing the front doorbell system.

All student drivers utilizing the school parking lots are required to purchase a parking sticker for the 2024-2025 school year.

Your student may purchase a parking sticker by completing the Parking Permit Form. Please submit payment by visiting onlineschoolfees.com and submitting the required documents. Your student may then pick up the parking sticker in the Front Office with the appropriate ID.

Failure to purchase a permit may result in extra fines and/or loss of parking privileges. If students park in designated staff or visitor parking places they will be stickered and required to move their car during the school day.