Back to School Update

BACK TO SCHOOL UPDATE

We can never believe how fast summer flies by! We hope you are enjoying the break and soaking up every last minute of your summer. Please read the following e-newsletter very carefully, as there are several important announcements that will help you feel prepared for the first day of school.

THE CLASS OF 2018

Senior Portraits

Senior portraits are scheduled for Monday, August 7th and Tuesday, August 8th. You should have received a postcard and email directly from Josten's. Please double check your date and time listed below based on your last name. A make-up date will be scheduled later this fall.

Senior Dues

We will be providing a Early Bird Special Senior Due price of $225 from August 7th - September 6th. You can pay the Early Bird Senior dues online HERE. The price will increase to $250 until December 15th. More information will be available by visiting the school website SENIOR INFORMATION section.

Senior T-Shirt Design Competition

If you are interested in submitting a design for the senior T-shirt, you must send a PDF file to Ms. Moon or Ms. Andrews by Friday, August 25th. Please email them to [email protected] or [email protected]. The senior class will vote on the submissions in September.

Class of 2018 BINGO Night FUNdraiser

Save the date! The Senior class will be hosting a BINGO Night Friday, October 6th. All proceeds will support the senior activity fund. We are currently in need of parent volunteers to help provide prize baskets, monetary contributions, or miscellaneous prize donations. If you would like to sign up to provide a prize basket or other items, please sign up at Class of 2018 BINGO Prizes.

Stay in the Know

Follow the Class of 2018 Twitter page @EnergyCo2018.

NINTH GRADE SUMMER BRIDGE CAMP

We can't wait to meet all of our incoming ninth grade students at camp Thursday, August 10th. Please read the letter below for specific details about Bridge Camp.

In addition, students will take their school ID photo before leaving for camp, so come to campus photo ready! We will also have one activity at camp that may result in some messy clothes - pack an extra t-shirt or shorts that you are comfortable throwing away after camp!

10th - 12th GRADE ORIENTATION

Please join us on campus during your designated date and time in order to get your ID's, pick up your laptop, and meet with your dean to get your schedule. Please bring the signed HISD LAPTOP LOAN AGREEMENT with you and pay the $25 laptop fee in advance at SCHOOL PAY LAPTOP PAYMENT. You will not receive your laptop unless you submit a signed agreement and have made the laptop payment.

12th Grade

Monday, August 21st

8:30 - 10:30: Last Names A-M

1:00 - 3:00: Last Names N-Z

11th Grade

Tuesday, August 22nd

8:30 - 10:30: Last Names A-M

1:00 - 3:00: Last Names N-Z

10th Grade

Wednesday, August 23rd

8:30 - 10:30: Last Names A-M

1:00 - 3:00: Last Names N-Z

If you cannot attend orientation you will receive your ID, laptop, and schedule the first week of school.

REGISTRATION

IF YOU HAVE NOT YET REGISTERED YOUR STUDENT, YOU MUST DO SO ASAP. In addition to the documents below, you must submit the following items:

Birth Certificate
Parent/Guardian License
Social Security Card (optional)
Immunization Records
504, Special Education Documentation
Final 8th grade report card

Registration Packet

If you have questions or concerns regarding new student registration please email: [email protected].

REGISTRATION BUNDLE

This year Energy provided a registration bundle payment option which included one polo shirt, laptop fee, and a camp contribution. If you did not have the opportunity to make the payment during registration you can pay online by visiting the PTO website: ENERGY PTO.

When you visit the website you will be able to create an account, order additional polos, learn about volunteer information, and much more! We strongly encourage all new families to join and support the PTO as all fundraising efforts directly support teachers and students at Energy.

LUNCH APPLICATION

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our goal is to have 100% of our students complete a lunch application online this year. Even if you are not interested in purchasing lunch on campus or participating in the free and/or reduced lunch program, the lunch application is linked to several important items. Testing fee waivers, college application fees, summer program opportunities, and scholarship eligibility are often determined by lunch application status. Please take 5 minutes to complete the online application today!

LUNCH APPLICATION

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS

Students, we need your help getting ready for a successful first week of school! If you would like to volunteer to help teachers with classroom set up, work in the main office, or assist deans, we have lots of jobs for you!

Please check out the Sign-Up Genius link below and volunteer some time helping at Energy over the next couple of weeks!

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0A4CADA72DA7FF2-back

Energy teachers have prepared an exciting menu of summer reading and enrichment options in order to keep your mind stimulated and engaged over the summer months! To access the website, click the link below and get started!

ENERGY SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

If you are interested in reviewing math material or SAT prep tutorials we strongly encourage students to visit KHAN ACADEMY.

COMMUNICATION FORM

If you did not complete the communication form at registration OR you would like to update your current communication information to include more email addresses or additional cell phone numbers please complete the Energy Communication Form.

SCHEDULES

Students who do not attend summer orientation for 10th - 12th grades will receive their schedules on the first day of school. All 9th grade students will receive their schedule the first day of school. The day will start with homeroom which is determined by your last name and will be listed throughout the school.

New student course selections were completed during registration. For those who did not attend a registration date, courses will be selected based on your child's final 8th grade report card. If you have questions regarding your course selection, please send a detailed message to [email protected].

Students will have the opportunity to submit schedule request forms the first two weeks of school. Schedule change request forms can be found in the main office and must have a parent signature in order to be considered.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Student school supply lists will depend on the cohort they are assigned. Student schedules will determine the cohort they are assigned and will be available when they come for student orientation.

Ninth grade students will receive their school supply list when they return from camp and have participated in their cohort reveal!

For the first day of school the only thing students will need is a pen and something to write on. Please make sure that students know their home address and emergency contact information in order to complete their enrollment card.

TRANSPORTATION

Bus routes are created based on the address and contact information provided through your HISD Choice application or the address currently in Chancery, the student information management system.

If you need to update your address, please call the school at 713.802.4620.

Bus routes are sent directly to your home address from HISD one week before school starts. Please refer to the HISD TRANSPORTATION PAGE for specific information regarding bus routes and transportation.

SUMMER PROGRAMS

We have so many students participating in amazing summer programs and we want to share your success stories and summer experiences!

Please submit any pictures you have and a brief explanation of your experiences and the program, job, or travel experience you participated in to [email protected].

NEWS

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