Welcome Tomball Star Academy Parents and Guardians 2018-2019

Things you can do tonight: Transportation Student Parking Permits Join the Parent Community Association (PCA) Purchase Spirit Wear Walk Your Student’s Schedule and Meet the Teachers Obtain School Supplies Needed

Buy a Yearbook Yearbooks are for sale now and can be purchased at www.balfour.com The current cost is $35 After the first week of school it goes up to $40 If you would like help purchasing one tonight please see Ms. Riley or Ms. Herrmann

Attendance Legal Guardian needs to notify the office by phone or email on the day that they are absent (281-357-3222). The Principal’s office must receive a written confirmation of the absence signed by the parent, legal guardian or written confirmation from a physician’s office within 3 days of the absence. Student’s should drop their note off at the office upon arrival back at school. Emails cannot be accepted since notes must have an original signature from a parent, legal guardian or physician’s office. Students arriving late to school (8:15 am) are considered tardy with the exception of a late bus.

Late Arrival or Early Release Parents must enter through the Tomball High School front entrance and check in at the Tomball High School front desk. Students must check in through the office upon arrival before going to class. If your student is leaving early, send them with a signed note that morning. Mrs. Rogers will give the student a temporary pass which will allow the student to be dismissed from class three minutes prior to the pick-up time indicated on the parent note. Student will return to the Principal’s office and sign out and receive a yellow dismissal pass. Emails are not accepted because they need to have an original signature.

Dress Code We follow the TISD Student Dress Code!!! Shoes have to be worn at all times. Pajamas are not permitted. Male students Clean Shaven Sideburns should not extend below the earlobe Hair length should not extend below the bottom of a dress collar or the top of a t-shirt (man buns are accepted) No earrings Tattoos cannot be visible No body piercings (only earrings for girls)

Dress Code Clothing that does not adequately cover the body or that has tears or rips that are higher than mid thigh, such as: Low-cut see through spaghetti straps or backless dresses, or other revealing tops. Midriffs are to be covered. Sleeveless shirts for boys Shorts, skirts, or split skirts shorter than mid-thigh in length. Skirts should be slit no higher than mid-thigh. Hair color cannot be distracting All Students MUST wear a ID badge on a lanyard so it is visible

Cell Phone Policy Cell phones should be silenced at all times. Cell phones may be used before and after school, between class periods, and during lunch as long as students follow TISD acceptable use guidelines. If a student’s phone is confiscated, they may be charged $15

Verification of Enrollment (VOE) This is need to obtain a driver’s permit or a driver’s licence until the student graduates from high school. A VOE can be obtained from the front office or by calling the school at 281-357-3222.

Medication Should be given outside school hours if possible. Only medication, which enables a student to stay in school, may be brought to school and will stay in the nurse’s office. Must be brought by a parent Must be in the original bottle Must have a prescription with them Students may not carry any medications on their person at any time.

School Food Account Funds can be deposited by: Cash or Check in the Cafeteria Online at www.schoolcafe.com Through the School Cafe App

How do I update my contact information? Phone numbers and email addresses may be updated in the Home Access Center Address changes can only be updated through the Principal’s office. Proof of residency (electric bill, gas bill) in the Guardian’s name must be provided before the records will be updated. Contact the front office at 281-357-3222 to update emergency contact information as to who is allowed to pick-up students.

School Messenger Download the School Messenger Blue App Adjust Preferences to get notifications by email and phone

Weekly Digest Weekly communication that will be send to 9th and 10th grade parents Will Include: Upcoming Dates to Remember Updates for all Classes Sent through School Messenger

Parent Community Association (PCA) Follow us on Twitter: @tomballstarpca Remind: Text @979e36 to 81010