If you have been unable to create your parent account on PowerSchool using the usual HISD username and password mailed home, please contact the HISD Help Desk at ServiceDesk@HoustonISD.org. 

The HISD Connect PowerSchool Site: https://hisdconnect.houstonisd.org/public/

Our updated Energy Institute HISD website now hosts cohort resources under the Academics Tab. Here you can find your child's cohort teachers, syllabus, contact information, and more! Visit the Cohort Page HERE!

WEEK 2 SCHEDULE:

If your child is having issues with technology, please submit a tech request form at: https://tinyurl.com/EnergyTechService

We encourage all of our students to join our Remind message alert system. By joining our Remind, students will get notifications from campus sent directly to their phone. Join by sending a text message to the phone number "81010" and in the message simply write: @energystu

Please also complete our Google Form collecting your most current contact info at:

We made it through the first week of virtual learning! Congratulations! Other than the district wide HUB and PowerSchool outages at the beginning of the week, things have been relatively smooth for Energy. But, we also know there are always things that we can improve upon. We invite all parents to take this Feedback Survey so that we can continue to improve our program.

Go to www.tinyurl.com/FeedbackW1

Next week please join us for our (virtual) Open House! This is a great opportunity for families to connect with our teachers and staff.

This event will work best from your child's laptop as we will use Microsoft Teams for the event. The main session will begin at 6:00p on Thursday, September 17th. You can access the main session in the link below and links for specific sessions will be released prior to the event. If you are not able to join us, please reach out to your child's teachers for the recording that you can view afterwards.

Please log in 10 minutes early so you can trouble shoot if there are technical issues.

As virtual learning can be quite challenging, Ms. Estrella created a fun and informative way to test your knowledge and preparedness! Do you think you're up for the challenge? If so - try playing our Scavenger Hunt by clicking HERE!

Are you ready to see what you missed? Find the correct answers HERE!

Please complete this form, with your parent, and submit via email to your dean. Your parent must be copied on the email submission to your dean. This form must be submitted no later than Friday, September 18, 2020 at 3:00 PM.

Find the link HERE!

If you have not already done so, your laptop forms must be submitted!

Your senior year is here! Lot Five Studios is proud to be the official graduation portrait photographer for EIHS Class of 2021! Seniors, get ready to be photographed in your cap and gown and show off your style in your favorite casual outfit.

Begins: Weekends starting September 12th - October 25th and will be approximately an hour long

Location: Lot Five Studios at Winter Street Studios

2102 Winter Street

Houston, TX 77007

Appointments will be made HERE!

Senior dues are upon us! All seniors are required to make this one-time payment. If your child is on free and reduced lunch, a reduced fee is available upon request.

What is covered in senior dues?

An exciting new component of our newsletter is our Alumni Check In. We are using this to showcase what students are up to in life after Energy! We work hard to set our students up for success in all realms of life and are proud to share where they are now! If you would like to nominate an alumni or tell us what you're up to, use the link at the bottom of this newsletter or email Jillian.Estrella@houstonisd.org.

This week we wanted to share a special thank you to all of our students! We had a great time as we begin to get back into the swing of things! Below are several pictures from some of their experiences!

Compete in interscholastic academic competitions, learn subjects you love, and compete for scholarships!

Join our Microsoft Teams at tinyurl.com/eihsuilteam or Team Code: sv7wda4

Informational Meeting: Friday, September 18th at 11:00 AM (during lunch). Join at tinyurl.com/uilmtg1

On Friday, September 18^th at 11:00 am, we will be hosting an informational session about the Lazarus Energy Empowerment Program (LEEP). The goal of LEEP is to expose and equip well deserving and underserved high school Juniors with the skills that they will need to achieve their goals and realize their full potential. This program provides students with a yearlong paid internship opportunity to work in a virtual professional environment about 10 hours a week including Saturdays. They are looking for students that are at least 16 years old, mature, driven, hard-working, and self-directed. Juniors will receive more details information about the program next week. All juniors that are interested in attending, should complete this form to receive a link to the meeting.

https://tinyurl.com/LEEPInterest 

If students have questions, they should contact Mrs. Garcia (lauren.garcia@houstonisd.org). 

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is now open and accepting applications until September 15th, 2020. They are seeking highly selective, outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to 300 of these student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. Selected Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance to earn a bachelor’s degree, that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. Costs covered include tuition, fees, books, and room and board, and may also include some additional personal costs.

To learn more and apply, click HERE!

Do you have an interest in joining the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers? Learn about the opportunities STEM has to offer in the 1st general meeting! - This event was rescheduled for the 18th!

This event is hosted by mechanical engineering students at the University of Houston. Contact Ms. Malu Rodriguez for further questions!

When: September 18th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

RSVP: Click HERE!

The Women’s Energy Network of Houston are pleased to sponsor ten (10) $10,000 one-time awards to exemplary high school senior girls from the greater Houston area. Through its programs, WEN is committed to introducing high school students to careers in energy, helping to fuel the industry’s need for top talent in the future. The deadline to apply is September 21st.

To learn more and apply, click HERE!

The Horatio Alger Association Scholarship has a variety of scholarship opportunities housed within it. There are state scholarships, career and technical scholarships, targeted scholarship, and national scholarships.

To find out more about each type, click HERE!

The HISD Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) program is now accepting new and returning volunteer applications for the 2020 - 2021 school year. If you would like to learn more about how to become a volunteer click HERE!

Click HERE to view the dates and links for Parent Lab Chat Sessions.

Do you have information you'd like to share about an upcoming cool event, fundraiser, opportunity, or class news? Use the link button to the right to submit any related information that Energy students and families should hear about!

Are you an alumni that wants to share what is happening in your life? Inspire others and let us know how you're doing!

Link: https://tinyurl.com/EIHSWhereAreYouNow