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Upcoming AP & STAAR
Upcoming STAAR & AP exams! Mark your calendars for success with STAAR exams on April 24th (Social Studies), April 25th (Science), May 1st (Math), and AP exams from May 6-10 & May 13-17. Prepare diligently and aim for excellence! #STAAR #APExams #SuccessAhead
Transportation registration for the 2024-2025 school year
Our Transportation team is getting ready for next year and is asking our families to fill out the 2024-2025 Transportation Registration Form, which will be available through Skyward Family Access.The 2024-2025 Transportation Registration Form will open on Monday, April 15, and close on Friday, June 14. If your physical address in Skyward is not up to date, please contact your school’s registrar to update it as soon as possible so that the Transportation Enrollment Form can be completed.
- Returning students who do not submit their form by the deadline: You will have to wait until Aug. 30 to submit your transportation request, with a turnaround time of 2-4 weeks.
- New YES Prep families: You will follow a separate process supported by the Enrollment and Transportation team (currently ongoing through SchoolMint).
If you need additional support, you can find instructions on how to complete the Transportation Registration Form by clicking here.
Permission slips for Senior Signing Day
At YES Prep, Senior Signing Day has been a sacred tradition where our Seniors declare what is next in their journey by sharing what college, university, Armed Forces branch, or post-secondary opportunity they will be pursuing after they graduate. Seniors have watched this tradition every year and have earned their moment in the spotlight!
We are thrilled to share that our Annual Senior Signing Day event is scheduled to occur on Tuesday,
May 21th, 2024. There will be a short presentation to share with students in the next few weeks and a more detailed presentation for staff about Senior Signing Day expectations and roles coming soon.
We are less than two months away from Senior Signing Day! We are excited to have our 8th to 12th-grade students join us on Tues., May 21, for this momentous occasion, but to attend they must have a signed permission slip. This SSD Permission Slip Guide for Families provides step-by-step instructions on how to complete permission slips in Skyward.
All permission slips are due on Friday, May 10, 11:59 p.m.
Attendance Update
Week of |
6th |
7th |
8th |
9th |
10th |
11th |
12th |
April 15 |
95% |
94.92% |
94.80% |
94.16% |
95.16% |
93.69% |
93.17% |
It is imperative that students attend all school days. Each student's presence matters, not only for their academic progress but also for building connections and providing necessary support.
Students are marked absent for the day if they arrive at school after 10:00 AM. Daily student attendance is taken in all class periods.
Remember that students can enter the building as early as 8:00 AM and are considered tardy after 8:30 AM.
When your child is absent from school, your school’s front office will call home to find out why they missed school. When the student returns to school, they should turn in their excused note within 48 hours. The guardian can also complete an excuse note digitally in Skyward. The excuse note will then be added to the student’s file and your child must make up all missed assignments. Please note that if an excused absence is NOT turned in within 48 hours of the absence, the absence will remain unexcused.
What is an excused absence? An excused absence is when a student provides physical or electronic documentation (a note from parent/legal guardian) within 48 hours of the absence. The following are possible reasons a student may receive an excused absence: Illness, bereavement / funeral (immediate family), school-sanctioned activities, family emergency, medical related, religious observances (not church camp), short-term suspension or other disciplinary actions, protected under state or federal law.
What is an unexcused absence? Unexcused absences are when a child is absent without documentation signed by a guardian or doctor that meets the criteria for an excused absence.
If you have any questions regarding school attendance and policy, click here.
Please help our students get to school every day, on-time, so that we can do our part to prepare them for success!
Your Support is Needed!
We seek your support in spreading the word how Every Opportunity Starts with a YES. YES Prep goes beyond college-forward education and high academic standards. YES Prep represents opportunities. Opportunities for a better future. Opportunities to feel empowered. Today and every day, say YES to the possibilities of tomorrow.
Your involvement is crucial in making these positive outcomes a reality. Whether it's sharing our message or connecting us with families interested in learning more about Southeast Secondary, your contribution can make a lasting impact.
If you're interested in helping us spread the word or know of a family eager to explore what Southeast Secondary has to offer, please get in touch with Jessica Villegas - jessica.villegas@yesprep.org
Together, let's pave the way for a future filled with opportunities!
Thank you!
We want to give a big shoutout to our wonderful families who have been flagging concerns for our Team. We appreciate your support and care for our students. We encourage all families to keep reaching out to us with any nutrition, safety, student culture, or academic concerns you may have. Remember, we're all in this together, so if you see something, please don't hesitate to let us know! southeast@yesprep.org
Congratulations students! Our campus reached our 98% ADA goal during this weeks STAAR test! As a reward students will receive a free dress day this Monday, April 22, 2024. This reward is for all students grade level 6th -12th. Please ensure you are following the free dress guideline below:
Step Forward & YES Prep Southeast Partnership
College & Career Pre-ETS (Employment Transition Services)
We have partnered with a college-readiness and workforce development agency, Step-Forward; they specialize in equipping students with additional tools & advocacy to better position them for post-secondary success. Ms. Briz and Ms. Anderson have been in contact with parents to ensure families maximize these resources. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Summer Camp
Students that have not met grade level on previous STAAR test or common assessments in grades 8th and up may be invited to attend this summer camp. It is only 9 days total and will serve as preparation for the STAAR retakes that will occur the last week of June. If your student receives an invitation please plan accordingly. Invitations will start going out the first week of May. Thank you. Ms. Briz
Summer Details:
- June 10th-June 24th (minus June 19th holiday)
- 9 days
- Monday-Friday
- 8:30-3:30pm (7hrs)
ASPIRE
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Last day of ASPIRE clubs is May 9th.
Athletics
Hello Wizards! The Southeast Athletics Department currently has the highest ADA in the district with 95%. The Eligibility rate is also at 95% on the year. We are looking to close out quarter 4 strong. Good Luck to our Varsity Boys Soccer Team today who are playing in the semi-finals.
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