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2014-2015

School Year

Hillcrest High School 9924 Hillcrest Road Dallas TX 75230 972.502.6800 1

Welcome to the

2014-2015 School Year!

The Hillcrest High School PTSA hopes you are having a great summer! We know you probably aren’t thinking about school

right now, but school starts this month! This packet is filled with information about various school organizations. Please take

some time to read the information.

Table of Contents

Contact Information .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Panther Fish Camp ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Senior Contact ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

SENIOR RETREAT!!! ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5

College Application Tips..................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Hillcrest High School Calendar .......................................................................................................................................................... 9

Student Parking Permit ................................................................................................................................................................... 120

HHS Pictures and Photo Buttons ..................................................................................................................................................... 12

Dollars for HHS… ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14

2014 Hillcrest Panther Football Schedule......................................................................................................................................... 15

Student organizations .................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Parent Organizations… ................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Join HHS PTSA ............................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Websites ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

HHS VOLUNTEERS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 21

HHS Panaders Booster Club ............................................................................................................................................................ 23

HHS Pather Pride Band ....................................................................................................................................................... 24

Drama Booster Club ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Hillcrest publications....................................................................................................................................................................... 26

HHS Sports Teams ......................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Are you planning to go to college? ................................................................................................................................................... 30

Daily School Schedule ..................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Tardy Policy .................................................................................................................................................................................... 32

HHS Attendance Policies ................................................................................................................................................................ 33

Dress code standard ......................................................................................................................................................................... 37

Electronic Device Policy ................................................................................................................................................................... 38

Return the completed forms and checks to the PTSA BOX in main office or mail to:

Hillcrest High School PTSA

9924 Hillcrest Road

Dallas, TX 75230

If you have any questions about what is in this packet, please contact the school office at 972.502.6800.

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Contact Information

HHS Administrators

972.502.6800

Principal: Ronald K. Jones [email protected]

Assoc. Principal: Shanna Burton [email protected]

Asst. Principal: Luis Cuevas [email protected]

Asst. Principal: William Knuckles [email protected]

Campus Initiative Admin.: Ann McNutt [email protected]

HHS Counselors

972.502.6815

Counselors are assigned to students according to the student’s last name.

Gailene Anderson, Lead (A-C) [email protected]

Freida Toles (D-K) [email protected]

Caroline Jones (L- Re) [email protected]

Bridget Dyer-Smith (Ri-Z) [email protected]

HHS Phone Numbers

Main office: 972.502.6800

Attendance office: 972.502.6805 Fax 972.502.6807

Band Hall: 972.502.6836

Boy’s coaches office: 972.502.6825

Girl’s coaches office: 972.502.6828

Journalism: 972.502.6871

Library/Media Center: 972.502.6838

JROTC: 972.502.6874

Organizations and Clubs

HAA: Mattia Flabiano 214.808 0811 [email protected]

HHS Group Email: Shari Goldberg 214.212.9067 [email protected]

PTSA: Rachelle Weiss Crane 214.437.4787 [email protected]

SBDM: Lisa Centala 214.693.0254 [email protected]

Band Parent: Jamie Eisenberg 469-877-1322 [email protected]

Cheer Parent: Shari Goldberg 214.212.9067 [email protected]

Drama Club Parent: Kathi Allman 214.415.5364 [email protected]

Mock Trial Parent: Kathi Allman 214.415.5364 [email protected]

Lacrosse Club Parent: Kaky Wakefield 214.212.0134 [email protected]

Panader Parent: Debbie Sherrington 214.762.6957 [email protected]

Class Parent Contacts

Freshman Class Parent:

Sophomore Class Parent: Debbie Sherrington 214.762.6957 [email protected]

Junior Class Parent: Debbie Sherrington 214.762.6957 [email protected]

Senior Class Parents: Deanna Williams 214.354.6614 [email protected]

Patti Thompson 214.679.1767 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]







Panther Fish Camp

Welcome FRESHMEN Class of 2018!

The HHS Student Council invites all incoming Freshmen to attend an orientation.

Thursday, August 21, 10:00 AM to 12:03noon, in the HHS Gym.

12:00 PM Pick up class schedule

This is a great opportunity for Freshmen to learn about HHS

and what is expected of them over the next four years.

Mascot – Panther

School Colors – Red and White

Alma Mater

All hail to Hillcrest High School, We sing praise to thee

A better school than ours, surely could not be

All hail to Hillcrest High School, We sing praise to thee

To thy name and honor, We pledge loyalty.


Senior Contact

CAN’T TOUCH TH15!

CLASS OF 2015

Most of the important information will be provided through email. We need to have your

contact info:

Class of 2015 Student Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Class of 2015 Parent Name(s): ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent e-mail Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

(Second Parent Contact Info)

Class of 2015 Parent Name(s): ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent e-mail Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Please complete this form and return to the HHS Office, attention PTSA mailbox. We will add

you to our distribution list so you can be informed of important SENIOR ACTIVITIES.

If you have questions, please contact one of the Class of 2015 Senior Moms:

Deanna Williams 214.354.6614 [email protected]

Patti Thompson 214.679.1767 [email protected]

Scholarships, Financial

Aid

College Fairs

Senior Activities

Graduation Information




SENIOR RETREAT!!!

CAN’T TOUCH TH15!

CLASS OF 2015

Get Ready for your BEST year yet! AUGUST 26

th 2013 9:15am

Buses depart Hillcrest High School for

Aaron Family JCC

Join your classmates for a fun day: Team Building, Speakers, Swimming and Lunch

Wear your BLACK Senior 2015 t-shirt and your SWIM SUIT.

Bring a towel You must submit a signed permission form to attend!


CAN’T TOUCH TH15!

CLASS OF 2015

College Application Tips We hope you are enjoying your summer. However, it is time for you to start preparing for the college application process. Begin by updating your resume. Include any honor distinctions, leadership positions held, clubs, activities, and athletic teams in which you have participated during high school. There are several templates on the internet that you can use as a guide.

Go to www.ApplyTexas.org and you will see a sample of this year’s college application. This will help you familiarize yourself with the type of information required for the college application. Remember to register to take or retake, if necessary, the SAT and/or ACT (college entrance exams). Top tiered colleges also require the SAT II Subject test(s). Check the requirements of the colleges to which you plan to apply by going to their website. Both www.collegeboard.com and www.act.org are great resources for these exams. They provide test dates, sample tests, and college planning. The Hillcrest school code, which is necessary to register for the SAT and ACT exams, is 441745. Another useful website is www.careercruising.com. The user name is hillcrest and the password is gocenter. This website will allow you to take a career interest survey, search colleges by state, subject, and career interest.

Remember, you must have 18 credits when you begin in August to be classified as a senior. If you have less than 18 credits, you will be classified as a junior until the spring semester. Once you obtain 18 credits and you have passed all portions of the TAKS, your classification will then be changed to reflect senior status. In order to graduate with honors, your final report card/transcript GPA must fall in one of these categories:

Honors: 85-89.9

High Honors: 90-94.9

Highest Honors 95+ Remember: everyone starts with an “A” in all of their classes when school begins. It is up to you how you finish the semester and the school year. Good luck with the application process and we look forward to working with you during your senior year. We will provide more information during the senior retreat and throughout the school year. Hillcrest Counselors:

Gailene Anderson, Lead (A-C)

Freida Toles (D-K)

Caroline Jones (L- Re)

Bridget Dyer-Smith (Ri-Z)

http://www.applytexas.org/

http://www.collegeboard.com/

http://www.careercruising.com/


Senior Yearbook Ad Contract for the 2015 Panther yearbook

DON’T WAIT! DO IT TODAY!!!!! Please only fill this form out if you are

purchasing a senior ad for the yearbook!

REMINDERS!!!

Senior ads are NOT just for families to purchase!

Buy one with a group of friends, a group of seniors from extra-curricular activities, sports teams

and more!!!!

You may provide the layout or we will design the ad for you.

No loose photos will be accepted! ALL photos must be turned in via email, jump drive or CD.

Payments will hold your spot. Payment is due in full when photos and text are turned in.

The entire ad must be paid for AT ONE TIME, regardless if it is a group ad or not.

THE FIRST AD DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4th!!!!!

Please make checks payable to: Hillcrest Journalism

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student’s name(s): ____________________________________________________________________

Purchaser’s name: ____________________________________________________________________

Purchaser’s Email address: __________________________________________ Phone number: ______________________

#of pictures submitted: _____________ Means of submission of photos: __ email __ jump drive __CD

Ad size (Circle one): 2.25 x 3.75 single ad $50 5 x 3.75 double ad: $75

8 x 5 half page ad: $150 8 x 10.5 full page ad (includes yearbook): $350

Purchase your yearbook too (circle to order): $70

I have enclosed: $_____________ made payable to Hillcrest Journalism

Please send payments and order form to: Hillcrest High School Journalism Dept.

9924 Hillcrest Rd., Dallas, TX 75230

Email photos and text to: Lori Todd at [email protected] AND Sydney Street at [email protected]

OR

you may bring your photos to Room 221

OR

drop them off in the main office (attn: Hillcrest Journalism)

CAN’T TOUCH TH15!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




2014-2015 Senior Activities

Mark your calendar for a great year!

PEP RALLY

Au 29

LET’S SHOW HHS

WHO RUNS THIS

RALLY

“SEEEENIOOORS!”

SCAVENGER HUNT November 22

DINNER TO FOLLOW

Homecoming Parade

& Football Game

THURSDAY, October 16

Make the BEST SENIOR FLOAT EVER!

MR. HHS

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

HEY GUYS, THIS SHOW IS FOR

YOU!

$500 SCHOLARSHIP TO

THE WINNER

SENIOR PROM MAY 16

BACCALAUREATE Date: tbd

GRADUATION

Date: TBD

Senior Parking Lot Painting

September 13 7am-11am

BROOMBALL February 13, 11:00PM GALLERIA ICE RINK

WEAR SNEAKERS SENIOR LUAU

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

GLEN COVE POOL 8-11PM

PRIZES, PHOTOS, DJ AND FOOD!

HOMECOMING DANCE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18


Hillcrest High School Calendar

To access the Hillcrest High School calendar, go to www.hillcresthsdallas.org and click on the link indicated

below:

Click this link!

http://www.hillcresthsdallas.org/


PLEASE DO NOT MAIL THESE FORMS IN OVER THE SUMMER!!!

PAYMENTS CAN START BEING MADE MONDAY, AUGUST 18.

Hillcrest High School - Parking Space Spirit

Hillcrest High School will show its Panther Pride for the 2014-2015 school year by allowing students the

option of personalizing and painting their parking spot in the Aberdeen parking lot. Seniors will have the first

rights to the spaces designated for student parking. We have 52 open spots. If seniors don’t fill up the spots,

then we will open it up to the junior class.

Students will supply their own paint and supplies. Once a student pays for their $30 parking permit

he/she will be able to paint a spot. All proceeds will benefit the HHS Journalism Department and will go back

into the development of our yearly publications which bring you news and capture photos and memories of the

year. See Mrs. Todd in Room 221 with any questions. All require forms, documents and payment need to be

turned in to Mrs. Todd.

GUIDELINES:

1. Students must have paid for & received a HHS Parking Permit. Total cost for permit and painting is $30

2. Students may select their parking spot when they pay. It is on a first come-first served basis.

3. Students must have all designs approved by an administrator by September 11. Designs may contain

your names and must be HHS related. For example, football number, club, senior 2015, etc.

4. Painting will occur Saturday, September 13 from 7 am – 11 am ONLY!

5. Bring this sheet with sketch of approved design, your parking pass of and your painting supplies to the

school the day of the painting.

6. You MUST have your payment made and your sketch approved by Thursday, September 11.

7. NOTE! If you paint something OTHER than what is on your approved sketch, you will be required to pay

a $75 fine for breaking conduct and will lose your spot and parking lot privileges for the year!

Full name (print): _______________________________________Student ID: ______________________

Grade: ___________Parking space #:_____________________ Parking permit #: ______________

______________________________ Signature of Administrator Approving Design

Place sketch design here


Hillcrest High School

Aberdeen Parking Lot Permit Application PLEASE DO NOT MAIL THESE FORMS IN OVER THE SUMMER!!!

PAYMENTS CAN START BEING MADE MONDAY, AUGUST 18.

Bring your payment of $30.00 (cash or money order – NO PERSONAL CHECKS) along with this

completed form to the Mrs. Todd in Room 221. By purchasing this permit, you are eligible to

paint your spot.

Please attach copy of:

1. Proof of insurance

2. Driver’s License

Place parking permit sticker on either the front or the rear window of your car.

Full name (print): _______________________________________________

Student ID: ______________________ Grade: ___________

Driver’s license #:_____________________ License plate: ______________

Car Make (Ford, GMC, etc.)

Make Model Year Color

This parking permit is only valid for the 2014-2015 school year.

I acknowledge that my car may be towed if; I do not park in an approved parking space with a

valid parking permit sticker.

Student Signature: Date: Contact Phone #

Parent Signature: Date:

Contact Phone #


HHS Photo Buttons

Support your student and HHS Journalism and purchase a photo button! Order buttons and wear them to support your student in any and all activities (i.e., Football, Cross Country, Volleyball, Soccer, Track and Field, Baseball, Wrestling, Tennis, Lacrosse, Frisbee, Swimming, Basketball, Theater, Mock Trial, NHS, Choir, Cheer, Panaders, Band, Flag Team, Biomedical, Academics, Student Council, AVID, Interact, etc.). Photos can be taken in uniform, club t-shirt or everyday attire. Photo Buttons can be purchased in any quantity. The 3” round buttons will have a pin back. One button is $5. Two or more buttons are $4 each. Photos will be taken at school on Friday, 8/29 for fall sports (cross country, football, and volleyball) and all other clubs and activities. Buttons must be prepaid and the forms and payment turned in to Mrs. Todd by 9/2. Winter and Spring Sports photos will be taken at a later date after tryouts for the various sports. Parents support your child! Friends support your friends! Show your Panther Pride! Purchaser Name:_______________________________________________________________ Purchaser Phone #:__________________ Purchaser Email:___________________________ 1. Name of Student Photo:_________________________________ # of Buttons______ Activity, Sport, Club:_______________________________________________________ 2. Name of Student Photo:_________________________________ # of Buttons______ Activity, Sport, Club:_______________________________________________________ 3. Name of Student Photo:_________________________________ # of Buttons______ Activity, Sport, Club:_______________________________________________________ 4. Name of Student Photo:_________________________________ # of Buttons______ a. Activity, Sport, Club:__________________________________________________ 5. Name of Student Photo:_________________________________ # of Buttons______ a. Activity, Sport, Club:__________________________________________________ Total # of Buttons:_________________ $ Amount Due:_______________________

Questions??? Contact Mrs. Todd at [email protected]


Dollars for HHS… Easy as 1, 2, 3…

1. Shop Tom Thumb & Use your Tom Thumb Reward Card. 2. Complete the Good Neighbor Program Application. 3. Add charity #2644 Friends of Hillcrest to your reward card.

PTSA Scholarship Fund

The Hillcrest PTSA presents at least ten $500 scholarships each May for deserving seniors. In addition to donations, these

scholarships are funded by our participation in the Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program. This program returns 1% of the

proceeds from your TT Reward Card four times a year to the scholarship fund. So, please use your Reward Card and add

#2644 Friends of Hillcrest as a charity. If you don’t have a Reward Card, fill out a form at the service desk of your grocery

store.

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Staples Reward Program

Buy school supplies at Staples - use Rewards # 972 502 6800 (HHS Phone #) & we receive reward dollars

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Best Buy Reward Program

Buy electronics at Best Buy - use 972 502 6800 (HHS Phone #) & we receive reward dollars


2014 Hillcrest Panther Football Schedule

VARSITY JUNIOR VARSITY

Date Opponent Place Time Date Opponent Place Time

Aug 29 W.T.White Franklin 7:30p Aug 28 W.T. White Loos 7:30p

Sep 4 Lincoln Franklin 7:30p Sep 3 Lincoln Pleasant Grove

7:30p

Sep 12 North

Garland Williams Stadium

7:30p Sep 11 North

Garland Franklin 7:30p

O P E N O P E N

Sep 25 N. Dallas Franklin (Away)

7:00p Sep 24 N. Dallas Franklin 7:30p

Oct 3 Creek View Franklin 7:30p Oct 2 Creek View Blalack

MS 7:30p

Oct 10 Bryan Adams Forester 7:00p Oct 8 Bryan Adams Franklin 7:30p

Oct 16 T. Jefferson

HOME Franklin COMING

7:00p Oct 15 T. Jefferson Forrester

#2 7:30p

Oct 24 Woodrow

Franklin (Away)

7:30p Oct 23 Woodrow Franklin 7:30p

Oct 31 Newman

Smith SENIOR

Franklin

NIGHT 7:30p Oct 30

Newman Smith

Polk Field 7:30p

Nov 6

Conrad

Franklin (Away)

7:00p Nov 5 Conrad

Franklin

7:30p

Football tailgate… Approx. 60 minutes

Before the Varsity games Meet in the

Franklin Field Parking Lot Bring a chair and goodies to share!


Student organizations

YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN…

CHECK US OUT!

Each organization has a teacher advisor. If you need more information, stop by the school office to find out the

teacher advisor for the organizations that interest you. Listen to the announcements to get information on

meeting dates, times, and places.

The best way to have a great high school experience is to experience high school with a great group!

Academic Decathlon Use your knowledge to represent Hillcrest High School as we compete against

other schools. HHS usually wins District!

Art Club Kick off a new year with the Art Club; all things creative will be considered for

expanding your artistic horizons.

Band: Marching & Jazz Let your musical talents shine and be part of a long tradition at Hillcrest.

Biomedical Research Group Students in this program conduct actual scientific research in a laboratory at UT

Southwestern Medical Center executing graduate level procedures. Program is

available to students in grades 10-12. Dr. Ward Coats is the sponsor.

French Club French Club is a forum for Hillcrest students to experience French culture.

Activities include trips to museums, French film festival at SMU, socials at La

Madeleine, cooking, games and much more!

Interact Club Interact is Rotary International’s service club for high school students. The Hillcrest

Interact Club is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Park Cities. The group is involved

with a variety of community service projects throughout the year.

Journalism Improve your reporting, writing, editing, and photographing skills by joining the

group that publishes both The Hurricane (student newspaper) and The Panther

(student yearbook).

Key Club Increase school spirit and organize community service projects with this group.

Latin American Dance Club Do you enjoy Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha, and Mambo? If you are an

accomplished dancer or you want to learn, this is the club for you.

Mock Trial Where “Boston Legal” meets “Law and Order” at Hillcrest High School. Be a Lawyer...

Be a witness... Be in this exciting extracurricular activity! It will require a lot of work and

commitment on your part, but – it will be well worth it and as much fun as the law

allows. We plan on going to State, so join us for the ride!


Mu Alpha Theta Add up the benefits of being honored with the distinction of this group. If math is

your thing and your grades can prove it, apply to be a member. Teacher

recommendations are needed.

Multi-media Design the school website with this group. Learn the techniques and technology

to be on the cutting edge of graphic design.

National Honor Society Apply to become a member of this top student organization. Grades, leadership,

character, and community service are all important to this group. Applications

will be available at school for Juniors and Seniors who meet qualifications.

Orchestra Create a rich sound with your fellow students who play the strings! Participate in

various school performances and outside competitions.

Robotics Club For students interested in any of the following: building robots, driving robots,

programming robots, creating a website about the robot, and documenting the

progress of the robotics club. It is open to all students, grades 9-12.

ROTC Become part of a well-run, self-disciplined organization that leads the flag

ceremony at all HHS events. Participate in competitions and become eligible for

scholarships.

Spanish Club Expand your knowledge of the Spanish language and culture.

Student Council Have an impact on what happens at our school: Homecoming events, Safe Trick-

or-Treat Night @ HHS, and many other community service projects.

Theater Arts Act, build, sing, paint, dance, work, and enjoy after you join this group. All sorts of

talents are needed for the Fall Musical, Mr. HHS and Spring One-Act Play.


Parent Organizations…

Hillcrest Athletic Association (HAA) HAA is a nonprofit group established to support Hillcrest’s student athletes. Members organize “fun and fund”

raisers to support the girls & boys athletic teams at Hillcrest. Membership in the HAA shows your commitment to

the student athletes of Hillcrest High School and will keep you informed of all the latest athletic news. Meetings

are the second Monday of each month at 7:00 in the library. Our first meeting is Monday, Sept 15. Please call

Mattia Flabiano 214.808 0811 [email protected] with questions.

Site-Based Decision Making (SBDM) Committee Join the Hillcrest SBDM and be a part of the team! The goal is to advance the level of student success through

increased student, parent, staff, and community involvement in the education process. We meet the first

Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m. in the school library. Our first meeting will be Monday, September 9, 2013.

Please call Patti Thompson at 214.679.1767 or email [email protected] with questions.

PTSA Board The purpose of the Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is to make it easier for parents and teachers to

work together in the education of our children. There is a wide range of opportunities for any parent to be

involved. A list of the committees and the membership form are below. The PTSA Board meets the first Monday

of most months at 7:00 PM in the Library. Our first meeting is Monday, September 8. Please call Rachelle Weiss

Crane at 214.437.4787 or email [email protected] with questions. Everyone is welcome.

HHS PTSA - Parent Teacher Student Association

PTSA committees have chairmen & terrific plans for the year. Please consider joining one or more of these committees:

Hospitality/Teacher Appreciation This committee does nice things for the teachers and staff at Hillcrest to show how

much we appreciate them. Preparing food for lunches and dinners, finding or making

little gifts and acknowledging special occasions are part of what this committee does.

They also provide snacks for the PTSA board meetings and other PTSA events.

Fundraising How does the PTSA get the money to do so much for our school? This committee

coordinates their fundraising events… check writing campaign and or an auction.

They need help with mail outs, finding items to sell at the auction and in setting up for

the big dinner, dance, & party.

Homecoming Parade Committee: Every year, Homecoming is a big event at Hillcrest. This committee

needs help getting the parade pulled together and they need lots of volunteers on

October 19th, which is the afternoon of the parade.

Spirit Mum Committee: Part of the Homecoming experience is mums. The PTSA takes

orders for personalized mums, makes them, and delivers them to students.

Round-Up Round-Up is a night at the school to welcome prospective families to Hillcrest. They

have a chance to learn about our curriculum, school activities, athletics, and clubs.

We need volunteers to help with mailings, food, and greeters.

Cultural Arts/Library Support This committee coordinates the Reflections contest that is sponsored by the Texas PTA.

The contest is for artwork, photography, essays, and poetry. Judges have to found,

rules explained, and entries submitted to the District office.

School Improvements Do you think there are things that need to be done to make Hillcrest more beautiful or

more functional? This committee has done projects such as outdoor landscaping,

redecorating the teacher lounge, counselors’ office, and improving the auditorium.

Membership We want every parent, teacher, and student to be a part of the PTSA. This committee

signs up members, collects dues, and files the state reports.

Senior Activities It has been a long tradition at Hillcrest High School to provide a memorable year for

our seniors. A fun activity is planned most months. Many volunteers are needed. This is

a great chance to bond with your senior before they leave home.





Join HHS PTSA Ensemble HHS PTSA

PTSA stands for Parent Teacher Student Association. When you join PTSA, you join a community that encourages student

achievement and enriches the learning environment. This is a partnership between our families & our school. We believe

that TOGETHER we can help our children be successful.

PTSA es una organización entre los padres, maestros y estudiantes, entonces háganse miembros con su estudiante(s).

You will receive a 2014-15 Student Directory for each paid membership.

Usted recibirá una 2014-15 guía estudiante para cada membresía pagada.

2014-2015 PTSA President: Rachelle Weiss Crane [email protected] or 214.437.4787

Membership Dues/Membrecías: Two Parents/Dos Padres: $13.00

Single Parent/Padre Solo: $6.50

Per Student/Estudiante: $6.00

Faculty/Staff/Facultad/Empleado: $6.00

Parent/Guardian Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Nombre del Padre o Guardián

Address _______________________________________________________________________________ Zip ____________________________

Dirección (incluya el # Aparta.) Código Postal

Grade _____________ e-mail Address ___________________________________________________________________________________

Grado Correo Electrónico

Phone #1 _____________________________________________ Phone #2 ______________________________________________________

Teléfono #1 Teléfono #2

Student Last Name _____________________________________ First Name and Initial ___________________________________________

Apellido del estudiante Primer Nombre e inicial

If any member has been awarded a Texas Life membership, indicate: Marque aquí si tiene membresía por vida:

Name of Member _____________________________________ Name of School _______________________________________________

Nombre Nombre de Escuela

ALSO/TAMBIEN:

Yes! I want to support the Hillcrest Scholarship Fund that provides scholarships for HHS students. I have enclosed a

SEPARATE check made out to HILLCREST SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

¡Si! Quiero apoyar el fondo para las becas de Hillcrest y yo soy incluyendo un cheque separado para financiar mas

becas para los estudiantes.

Yes! I want to support the Hillcrest Beautification Fund to help improve the landscaping at HHS. I have enclosed a

SEPARATE check made out to HILLCREST BEAUTIFICATION FUND.

¡Si! Quiero apoyar los fondos para embellecer Hillcrest y yo soy incluyendo un cheque separado para mejorar la

apariencia de Hillcrest.

Make checks payable to HHS PTSA. Return this form and dues to:

Haga los cheques pagaderos a HHS PTSA. Devuelva esta forma y dinera a:

HILLCREST PTSA

Tara Marsh

6945 Stefani Drive

Dallas, Texas 75225

Or RETURN THIS FORM TO THE HHS MAIN OFFICE. VUELVA ESTA FORMA A LA OFICINA DE LA CAÑERÍA DE HHS.


Websites

www.hillcresthsdallas.org

The main website for Hillcrest High School contains many links to other Hillcrest websites including, Hillcrest

Athletic Association, Panader Drill Team, and Scholarship Information. You will also find a calendar with all

school activities for Hillcrest and Franklin, plus elementary schools in our cluster.

www.dallasisd.org

The official website of the Dallas Independent School District includes information for parents, students, &

teachers.

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[email protected]

Subscribe to our group e-mail list to be informed of activities at Hillcrest.

Send an e-mail to:

[email protected] or

fill in the form below (please print legibly) & return to the school office.

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HHS VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTARIOS DE HHS

Make a Difference Volunteers are very important. You do not need special training. All help is greatly appreciated! Los voluntarios son muy

importantes. Las necesidades varían desde monitoreo durante exámenes, hasta durante la semana de apreciación de los

maestros. Usted no necesita entrenamiento especial. Todo tipo de ayudar es grandemente apreciado.

Parent/Guardian Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Nombre del Padre o Guardián

Address _______________________________________________________________________________ Zip ____________________________

Dirección (incluya el # Aparta.) Código Postal

Grade _____________ e-mail Address ___________________________________________________________________________________

Grado Correo electrónico

Phone #1 _____________________________________________ Phone #2 ______________________________________________________

Teléfono #1 Teléfono #2

Student Last Name _____________________________________ First Name and Initial ___________________________________________

Apellido del estudiante Primer Nombre e inicial

I can help in the: morning afternoon evening the weekend

Puedo ayudar durante mañana tarde noche fines de semana

I am interested in (check as many as you wish): Estoy interesado en (marque todas las que desee):

Field Trip Chaperone /Chaperone del disparo al campo

Graduating Senior Class Activities/ Actividades de graduandos

Hillcrest Athletic Association activities (See enclosed information page)/Actividades de la Asociación Atlética de

Hillcrest (vea información provista)

Hillcrest High School PTSA

Homecoming Parade Help /Parada de “Homecoming”

I can provide a convertible or flatbed trailer for the Homecoming Parade use/Convertible para la parada de

“Homecoming

Library Help/Biblioteca

Office Help/Ayuda de la Oficina

Site based decision making council – This council of parents, teachers, and community members evaluates and

implements policies to improve the quality of education for students at Hillcrest High School/ Comité de educación

centrada en la escuela (SCE). (El comité del SCE evalúa e implementa pólizas para mejora la calidad de la

educación que los estudiantes reciben en Hillcrest. El comité, compuesto de padres, maestros, y miembros de la

comunidad, trabaja en áreas tales como las relaciones entre los estudiantes y los padres en la comunidad escolar,

el entrenamiento de la facultad y la operación de la escuela).

Envelope Stuffing/Sobres que Ensamblan

Translating Language/Servicios de traducción (idioma)

Tutoring/Tutoría: Subject(s)/Materia(s):________________________________

RETURN THIS FORM TO THE HHS MAIN OFFICE – PTSA BOX.

VUELVA ESTA FORMA A LA OFICINA DE LA CAÑERÍA DE HHS.


The Hillcrest Athletic Association (HAA) is a nonprofit group established to support Hillcrest’s student athletes.

Members organize “fun and fund” raisers to support the girls and boys athletic teams at Hillcrest. Support takes

two forms: financial and school spirit (or both!). Membership in the HAA shows your commitment to the student

athletes of Hillcrest High School and will keep you informed of all the latest athletic news!

2014-2015 HAA President: Mattia Flabiano

I WANT TO HELP ON THE FOLLOWING:

EVENTS COMMITTEES SALES FACILITIES

Ice Cream Social &

Community Rally Membership Spirit Wear

Field Maintenance

Lacrosse/Soccer

Softball

Track

Franklin Softball

Franklin Baseball

Hillcrest Baseball

Punt, Pass, & Kick

Feeder School Night (10/4)

Feeder School

Communications Franklin Field

Concessions

(Which night is best

for you?)

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Homecoming Parade & Tail

Gate (10/19)

Football Game Day Prep

(Super Fan)

Cross Country Meet (TBD) Sport Contact Parent

_________________ (sport)

Golf Tournament (TBD) Concessions

Athletic Banquet (May) Merchandise

I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO SUPPORT HHS ATHLETICS:

$25.00

Bronze

$50.00

Silver

$100.00

Gold

$250.00

Panther

$500.00

MVP $1,000.00

Super Fan

Other

___________

Keep Me

in the News

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HAA 2013-2014 Membership Information

Name(s)___________________________________________________________________________________________________

e-mail Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________ Zip _____________________________

Phone (H) ____________________________ (W) ______________________________ (C) ______________________________

Students/Grade/Sports_____________________________________________________________________________________

Checks Payable to: HAA Return to School: 9924 Hillcrest Rd., Dallas, TX 75230

or in the MAIN OFFICE – PTSA BOX

Attn Membership: Mattia Flabiano 214.808 0811 [email protected]

HILLCREST ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 2014-2015 HAA Membership Form



HHS Panaders Booster Club

The Panaders Dance Team is long-standing tradition at Hillcrest High School. This exemplary,

award-wining organization performs and entertains Panther fans at Hillcrest pep rallies,

football games, basketball games and parades. The Panaders also participate in the Dallas

Veterans Day Parade and Children's Medical Center Holiday Parade every winter. The team

performs at area dance competitions, including the Christmas Spectacular Showcase, Dallas

ISD's Dance Festival, as well as other community events such as the International Festival in

the heart of downtown Dallas.

This year, the Panaders will be performing in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New

York City and at The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida!

The Panaders strive for excellence academically and represent the proud spirit of Hillcrest

High School. These ladies shine through their love of dance and inspire others to be a part

of a lifelong tradition.

Please support the Panaders by joining the Booster Club. Your membership is greatly

appreciated, and your tax-deductible donation will help cover various yearly expenses,

including competition fees, costumes and team travel.

$25 -- Silver Level

$50 -- Gold Level

$100 -- Platinum Level

Other

Name ________________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________

Phone (H) ________________ Phone (W)__________________ Phone (C) ________________

Email Address _________________________________________________________________

Student(s)/Grade(s) ____________________________________________________________

Method of payment: ___ Check ___ Cash Amount Enclosed: _______

Please make checks payable to: Hillcrest Panaders Booster Club

Mail your payment to: Hillcrest Panaders Booster Club


9924 Hillcrest Road

Dallas, TX 75230

Attn: Barbara Bowers

Panader Booster President: Debbie Sherrington 214.762.6957 [email protected]


HHS PANTHER PRIDE BAND

The Band:

Band is a performance based class. Students are taught to read, play, write and perform artistically with proper breath

control, instrument technique, and the blending of all aspects of each musical genre. Students will participate in many

competitions that become available as seen fit by the Texas UIL and Dallas ISD standards. They also perform at all

football games and travel to the out-of-town games as well. They perform at home basketball games and play for various

schools and community activities. Pep Band is the band that plays for basketball games and pep assemblies. They are

used by different organizations to add music to activities for class reunions and homecoming festivities. In addition, the

band has implemented a scholarship program for selected band members.

The Colorguard:

The Colorguard is an organization that performs along with the band to all football games and parades throughout the Fall

season. It consists of mostly girls with dance experience but all students will be considered. They learn to perform with

Flags, Sabres and anything colorful to add to the mood of the music during marching band. Participation is by audition

and directors acceptance.

The Drum Line:

The Drum Line has their own class during the spring semester and consists of all percussion instruments. They perform

along with the marching band during the Fall semester and will play for various activities through the Spring semester.

The percussion is a vital part of the band, taught by Mr. Alan Green and participation is by director's acceptance.

The Jazz Band:

Jazz ensemble is a group of musicians that perform music from the jazz era, rock and roll and pop eras. They perform

concerts and compete with other jazz bands across the state. They also perform for area middle and elementary schools to

promote music education at Hillcrest High School. Instrumentation consists of: trumpets, trombone, saxophones, trap set

drums, bass guitar, rhythm guitar and piano. Participation is by audition only.

Music Theory:

The students wishing to write music and learn about the arranging of music are given the opportunity by instruction in

Music Theory. Students learn to write music for marching band and pep band first and then are encouraged to further their

artistic vision into their own compositions.

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JOIN THE BAND BOOSTERS When you join the band boosters, you show your support to the band members and your contribution helps to provide meals to the

band before every football game. It also provides water during summer camp, football games and during competitions. Your money

also helps with purchasing additional equipment and making repairs on equipment. Please join the Band Boosters and show your

support.

___ $50.00 GOLD ____$30.00 SILVER ____$20.00 BRONZE ____$10.00 PARENT SUPPORTER

Name_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____

Address__________________________________________________________________Zip________________________________

______

Phone (H)______________________________Phone (W)_______________________________Phone

(C)___________________________

Method of Payment: _______Check _______Cash Amount Enclosed: $______________________

Please make checks payable to: Hillcrest Band Booster Club

Mail your check to: Hillcrest Band Booster Club

9924 Hillcrest Road or in the MAIN OFFICE - PTSA BOX

Dallas, TX 75230

Band Booster President: Jamie Eisenberg 469-877-1322 [email protected]


Drama Booster Club Support the HHS Drama Programs

Hillcrest’s theater our school to the entire community through events including:

⌐ Fall Musical

⌐ One Act Play competitions

⌐ Mr. HHS Pageant

We need supporters for the theater and choral programs even if you don’t have a student participating this

year. We want these programs to be excellent reflections of our students’ talents and it takes additional funds

and support from our parents. The school budget provides these programs with less than $1,000 each year for

all purchases and yet, did you know:

⌐ it costs $3,000 to hire the professional musicians for the Fall Musical

⌐ it costs $700 to $1,200 to pay the royalties for the Fall Musical and One Act Play

⌐ it costs $2,000 to pay for sound equipment rental, per performance

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Sign me up for the Drama Booster Club Names of all contributors will be printed in all programs

$35 Actor $250+ Producer

$50 Writer Other ________________

$100 Director I cannot donate now,

but keep me informed

Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________ Zip __________________________

Phone # 1 __________________________________________ Phone # 2 _________________________________________

Email address ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Student(s)/Grade(s) _____________________________________________________________________________________

Amount enclosed $ ___________________________

Please make checks payable to: Hillcrest Drama Booster Club

Mail your check to: Hillcrest Drama Club


9924 Hillcrest Road

Dallas, Texas 75230

Or in the MAIN OFFICE – PTSA BOX

Drama Booster President: Kathi Allman 214.415.5364 [email protected]



Hillcrest publications

The HILLCREST PANTHER 2015

Yearbook Order Form

Pre-order your 2015 Panther Yearbook NOW so you can

lock in your price of $70.

Yearbook prices will increase to $80 on January 20th

. The last day to put a deposit down on a yearbook will be March 13

th.

The last day to pay for your yearbook will be May 26th!!!! STUDENT’S NAME: ___________________________________________ GRADE: ________

_________ I have included my cash/check for $70/$80. Please make checks payable to: The Hillcrest Panther.

_________Please reserve a yearbook for me. Enclosed is a check for a down payment of ______

(it must be at least $20 to lock in the price of $70).

Please return the following information with your check or money order to: Hillcrest Journalism, 9924 Hillcrest Rd., Dallas, TX 75230

The Hillcrest Hurricane Subscription It’s ONLY $40 for a one-year, eight-issue subscription to our award-winning

school newspaper, delivered to your doorstep!

Name: ______________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________Apt./Suite:________

City: _______________ State: ______ Zip Code:________

Email address:____________________________________

We will contact you from: [email protected]

Please return the following information with your check or money order to:

Hillcrest Journalism, 9924 Hillcrest Rd., Dallas, TX 75230

The Hillcrest Hurricane

Celebrating 70 years of Hillcrest news (1944-2014)


Hillcrest Homecoming Information and Traditions Schedule of Events Thursday, October 16th Saturday, October 18th

During School- Homecoming Pep Rally 8:00 PM - Midnight

5:15 PM – Parade followed by Tailgate at Franklin Field Homecoming Dance:

7:30 PM - Homecoming Football Game at Franklin Field

Halftime- Presentation of Homecoming Court &

the Crowning of King & Queen

Parade Information

The annual Hillcrest Homecoming Parade will begin at the school entrance on Aberdeen and Hillcrest Avenue.

Traditionally, each HHS Class, many student organizations, and our feeder schools participate with entries in our Parade.

Winners are announced at the game during halftime.

Mum Traditions and Information

The Homecoming Mum is an artificial keepsake worn on the day of and during the game. Senior Mums and Senior

Garters, made for just the seniors, are white and silver. Super-Mums and Guy’s Garters are worn by the lower classmen

and are a combination of red, white, and black. Traditionally, the large mums are worn by female students, and the

garters worn by male students (on the arm), but as the garters are less expensive, some female students choose them.

The Hillcrest High School PTSA offers mums for sale prior to homecoming. Mums MUST be pre-ordered and pre-paid.

Profits from the sale of mums may support the Calliope (Hillcrest High School’s literary magazine); the Hillcrest High

School Scholarship Fund (which provides $500 college scholarships to Hillcrest seniors); and the school beautification

fund.

Homecoming Dance

Attire. The girls wear dressy clothes (short or long), and the boys wear tuxedos or coat and tie.

To Date or Not to Date. Some students go to the Homecoming Dance with a date and some go with a group of friends.

A student does not have to have a date to attend the dance.

Dating “Etiquette”. If this is your child’s first dating event, discuss with them your expectations regarding how they should

behave on their date (meeting parents, opening doors, not ditching his or her date during the evening, etc.).

Expectations if You Have a Date

Tickets to the Dance. Typically, the boy purchases the tickets.

Mums. Most boys buy a mum for their dates and the girls buy a garter for their dates to be worn the day of and at the

game.

Flowers and Boutonnieres. Most boys buy a corsage for their dates, and most girls buy a boutonnière for their dates.

Dinner Before the Dance

If the students go to dinner before the dance, the girl may offer to pay for dinner if the boy has paid for the tickets.

Many of our students prefer to get together with friends and have the parents provide dinner for the group at home. It’s

less expensive, and they don’t have to worry about reservations, waiting for tables, tipping, splitting the bill, etc.

Getting to the Dance

Students who are licensed and experienced drivers may drive. Most freshmen and sophomores are taken by a parent.

A group of students may rent a small bus or van with a driver.

Behavior at the Dance

Please make sure that your student understands that it is a school-sponsored event and that if school rules, such as

those regarding alcohol and drugs, are violated, there will be serious consequences as set out buy the Dallas

Independent School District.

After Parties?

If your student is invited to a private party following the dance, discuss the plans with the parents who will be hosting the

“after party.” Make sure that you will be comfortable with the level of adult supervision, who is invited, what is planned,

and how your student will get home.


HHS Sports Teams HILLCREST PANTHER TEAMS

Baseball Boys Varsity

JV

Basketball Boys

Varsity

JV

Freshmen

Girls Varsity

JV

Cheerleading Girls Varsity

JV

Cross Country Boys Varsity

JV Girls

Varsity

JV

Dance/Drill Team Girls

Football Boys

Varsity

JV

Freshmen

Golf Boys Varsity Girls Varsity

Lacrosse (Club) Boys Varsity

JV Girls

Varsity

JV

Soccer Boys Varsity

JV Girls

Varsity

JV

Softball Girls Varsity

JV

Swimming Boys Varsity

JV Girls

Varsity

JV

Tennis Boys Varsity Girls Varsity

Track Boys Varsity Girls Varsity

JV

Volleyball Girls Varsity

JV

For more information about the sports programs at Hillcrest High School,

contact Athletic Director Andy Todd at 972.502.6823.

before you play…

All student athletes need a physical exam before practices begin.

Download the form at: http://www.uil.utexas.edu/athletics/forms/pdf/policy/phys_eval_medical.pdf


JOIN THE HILLCREST

Boys and girls, all grade levels

No competitive swimming experience needed (but must know how to swim)

If interested, please contact:

TBD

SCHOOL

SWIM

TEAM

HIGH


Are you planning to go to college?

Did you know that most of Hillcrest Seniors go on to college?

Did you know that college graduates earn an average of $1,000,000 MORE

than high school graduates (over the course of a lifetime)?

Did you know that there are a variety of resources that can help you to

pick a major, find a college, and help pay for it?

Here are a few helpful hints that you can use to help prepare for your future, starting with your freshman year:

⌐ Take the most challenging courses that you can. Get involved in school and extracurricular

activities and volunteer work.

⌐ Think Positive! You CAN go to college and the Hillcrest Counseling Office can help you every

step of the way!

⌐

⌐

⌐ Start keeping a file on your activities in and outside of school, awards, honors, number of

volunteer hours, etc. This information will come in handy when you are preparing your resume

and applying for college and scholarships.

⌐ Utilize the Internet! There are all kinds of websites that can head you in the right direction. Check

these out:

www.onlinecollegenetwork.com – DISD has arranged for all its students to be able to

register with this service which allows students to input info regarding their grades,

interests, awards, activities, etc. and update as needed. Colleges and scholarship

foundations use this information for recruiting purposes.

www.collegeboard.com – Register for the SAT, practice test questions, do college

searches, and find Advanced Placement Information.

www.act.org – Register for the ACT.

www.fafsa.ed.gov – Website for free application for financial aid.

www.collegeview.com – College search website – choose the criteria that is important

to you and find the perfect college!

⌐ Sign up for SAT and ACT tests (Juniors and Seniors). Take practice tests ahead of time to

familiarize yourself with the test. Work on areas of weakness.

⌐ Make a college visit. Pick 2 or 3 colleges of various sizes in various locations to see where you feel

most comfortable. Make sure to meet with an admissions representative, visit a classroom and

talk with students who attend that campus.

⌐ Attend the HHS College and Career Fair. Meet college representatives from all over Texas and

the rest of the country.

⌐ Stop by the Hillcrest Counseling Office to pick up brochures, forms and handouts that will help

you during the college application process.

⌐ Read your Hillcrest High School e-mails. There is much information regarding college open

houses, deadlines, internship opportunities, and more.


¿Estas planeando ir a la universidad?

¿Sabias que alrededor del mayoría de los estudiantes de último año de Hillcrest van a la universidad?

¿Sabías que los graduados de la Universidad ganan por lo menos $1,000,000 mas que los

graduados de la escuela secundaria (en el transcurso de toda su vida)?

¿Sabías que hay una variedad de recursos que te pueden ayudar a escoger una carrera,

encontrar la Universidad, y que te ayuda a pagarla?

Aquí están algunos de las indicaciones que pueden ayudarte a preparar tu futuro, empensando desde el primer ano de la

escuela secundaria:

⌐ Toma las clases más avanzadas que tu puedas. Involúcrate en la escuela y en las actividades

extracurriculares y trabajos de voluntarios.

⌐ ¡Piensa Positivo! ¡Tú puedes ir a la Universidad y en la oficina de consejeros de Hillcrest pueden ayudarte

paso a paso todo el camino!

⌐ Empieza por archivar todos los documentos de actividades dentro y fuera de la escuela, los premios, los

honores, el número de horas que trabajas de voluntario, etc. Esta información te será útil cuando estés

preparando tu resumen para aplicar para la universidad y para las becas.

⌐ ¡Utiliza el Internet! Hay muchas clases de websites que te pueden guiar en la dirección correcta. Verifica

estas:

www.onlinecollegenetwork.com – DISD tiene arreglado que todos los estudiantes puedan

registrarse con este servicio el cual permite a los estudiantes tener axeso a información con

respecto a sus grados, intereses, premios, actividades, etc. y puede actualisarce a medida que las

vayas necesitando las universidades usan esta información con el propósito de recrutamiento.

www.collegeboard.com – Registrase para el SAT y practica los questionarios del examen. Para

averiguar acerca de las universidades e información acerca de las clases avanzadas.

www.act.org – Regístrate para el ACT.

www.fafsa.ed.gov – Website para aplicación gratis para financiamiento económico.

www.collegeview.com – Para averiguar acerca de las websites y escoger la que es importante

para ti y encontrar la Universidad perfecta.

⌐ Inscríbete para los exámenes del SAT y ACT en otoño (estudiantes del último grado) Toma los exámenes

de practica con anticipación para que te familiarizes con el examen. Trabaja en las áreas más débiles.

⌐ Visita la Universidad. Escoge dos o tres universidades de diferentes tamaños y diferentes localidades para

que escojas donde te sientas mejor. Asegúrate de conocer a un represéntate de admisiones, visita los

salones de clases y habla con los estudiantes los cuales asisten a este lugar.

⌐ Visita la feria de carreras universitarias de HHS. Conoce a los represntates de universidades de estado de

Texas y del resto de país.

⌐ Vallan por las oficinas de consejeros de Hillcrest para recoger fomas y aplicaciones que te ayuden con el

proceso de aplicación para las universidades.

⌐ Lee los correos electrónicos de Hillcrest. Hay mucha información referente a universidades, fechas de

inscripción. Las oportunidades de entrenamiento y más.


Daily School Schedule 9:15am - 4:15pm

Tardy Policy

5 TARDIES 5 Hours of Campus Service

Must enroll for campus service the following morning with community liaison.

Consequence: Parent Conference and additional campus service hours deemed necessary by

discipline principal.

10 TARDIES Parent Conference, Discipline Referral, 10 Hours of Campus Service

Parent must accompany student for scheduled conference for admittance to school.

Must enroll for campus service the following morning with community liaison.



15 TARDIES Parent Conference, Discipline Referral, 15 Hours of Campus Service, 3-Day ISS

Assignment

Parent must accompany student for scheduled conference for admittance to school.

Must enroll for campus service and ISS immediately after parent conference with community

liaison or office secretary.



At the conclusion of the fall semester, if a student has 5 tardies or less, their tardy record will be

deleted and begin at “0” for the spring semester.

Student to Class 9:08 Warning Bell 9:12 Tardy Bell 9:15


HHS Attendance Policies

Truancy

Truancy occurs when the school district files charges in the court system for excessive absences. A student’s

attendance is flagged for truancy proceedings when 10 unexcused absences are recorded on 10 different

days during a semester.

NG (No Grade)

No Grade (NG) will be applied to a student’s semester grades when the student has more than 9 excused or

unexcused absences in any class period during a semester. This means that, regardless of the numerical grade,

the student does not receive credit for the course UNLESS detention requirements are met. (See end of letter for

attendance codes and grade redemption.)

Relationship between Truancy & NG

A student can be in truancy court and not receive an NG; a student can receive an NG and not be involved in

truancy court. These are separate actions.

Meeting NG requirements DOES NOT cancel court requirements or appearances. It is possible for a student to

use NG detention hours for court-required tutoring hours.

Attendance Codes

Parents or students may request attendance reports.

U – Unexcused – i.e. no note; reason is not an acceptable excuse (i.e. car trouble, traffic, excessive illness notes

that are deemed questionable, skipping class).

E – Excused – i.e. illness (however, if notes about illnesses are excessive, a note from a doctor may be required

to have an illness excused); doctor appointments for which the student misses a full day of school; funerals;

family business/emergencies.

H – Attended school part of the day but missed some classes for a medical appointment

S – School related – has been called to the office of a counselor, nurse, assistant principal, etc. (student tardy or

absence in a class because student has gone to a school office does not qualify as an S); out of class for

school testing, school activity, etc.

J – Court-related absence

R – Absence is related to religion

Types of Detention

Saturday School- NO School buses are guaranteed; must be on time; dates/time will be on school website.

Open to the following students:

⌐ Referred by a teacher

⌐ Assigned for redemption of NG hours.

⌐ Needed for court-ordered tutoring hours.

In situations where there is NOT A CONTINUING ATTENDANCE ISSUE, students will have an additional option for

fulfilling their detention hours. Students may attend tutoring with their classroom teachers before or after school

on any day and receive detention credits. This option must be approved and attendance recorded and

verified. In some situations, RECONNECT class will be assigned for detention/tutoring hours, before or after

regular school hours.

Attempts are made to make all detentions productive experiences. There will be assigned teachers for

detention/tutoring. Teachers may send assignments for students to complete in detention/tutoring. Community

service work around the school is sometimes an option, especially for Seniors who have already passed TAKS.


How to Clear an NG

To clear an NG (No Grade – given for 10 or more Excused + Unexcused absences in a class) and receive credit

for courses successfully completed,

⌐ the student will be required to serve detention on an hour-for-hour basis. For every class period in

which a student has 10 or more absences, an hour of detention will be assigned.

⌐ all 1st semester detention hours must be completed by the end of the 3rd week of the 2nd

semester. All 2nd semester hours must be completed by the end of the 2nd semester.

Take Special Note

All assigned detention hours to that date must be completed for a student

⌐ to attend the HOMECOMING DANCE, PROM, and other school-sponsored events.

⌐ to go on school-sponsored field trips.

⌐ to leave school early or miss any school for any kind of UIL event, i.e. athletics, band, drama,

academic decathlon, etc.

⌐ to participate in any optional school activity that takes a student out of class.

SENIORS: Two college days are allowed during your Senior year to visit colleges of interest. Documentation must

be provided along with your note about the absence. These two days should not count in your Excused +

Unexcused number of absences.

See School Website for Updated Information and Saturday School Dates.


normas de asistencia de Hillcrest hs

Absentismo

El absentismo sucede cuando el distrito escolar presenta cargos ante el tribunal por exceso de faltas o

ausencias. Cuando se registran 10 ausencias injustificadas en 10 días diferentes durante un semestre, el récord

del estudiante se marca para procedimientos de absentismo.

NG (Ninguna Calificación)

Se aplicará ninguna calificación (NG) a las calificaciones del semestre o ausencias injustificadas, cuando el

estudiante tenga más de 9 ausencias justificadas o injustificadas en cualquier periodo de clase durante un

semestre. Esto significa que, sin importar la calificación numérica, el estudiante no recibe crédito por la

materia A MENOS que cumpla con los requisitos de detención. (Vea el final de la carta para redención de

códigos y calificaciones.)

Relación Entre Absentismo & NG

Un estudiante puede ser procesado por exceso de ausencias por el tribunal y no recibir NG y no ser citado por

absentismo excesivo por el tribunal. Estas son acciones separadas.

El reunir los requisitos para NG NO cancela la orden del tribunal o presentarse ante el mismo. Es posible que un

estudiante use horas de detención NG para horas de tutoría requeridas por el tribunal.

Códigos de Asistencia

Los padres o los estudiantes pueden solicitar reportes de asistencia.

U – Injustificada – i.e. sin una nota; la razón dada no es una excusa aceptable (i.e. problemas con el carro,

tráfico, notas excesivas de enfermedad que son consideradas dudosas, faltar a clase).

E – Justificada – i.e. enfermedad (sin embargo, si las notas acerca de la enfermedad son excesivas se puede

requerir una nota del médico para que la ausencia sea justificada), citas con el médico por las que el

estudiante falte un día completo a la escuela; funerales; emergencias/asuntos familiares.

H – asistir parte del día escolar, pero faltar a algunas clases por una cita médica.

S – relacionado con la escuela – ha sido llamado a la oficina por el consejero, la enfermera, el subdirector,

etc. (una tardanza o ausencia a clase debido a que el estudiante ha sido llamado a la oficina, no califica

como una S); fuera de clase por examinación escolar, actividad escolar, etc.

J – ausencia con relación al tribunal

R – la ausencia es por motivos religiosos

Tipos de Detención

Clases los Sábados- NO hay autobuses disponibles; deben ser puntuales; las fechas y la hora estarán en el sitio

Web de la escuela. Disponible para los siguientes estudiantes:

⌐ Recomendados por un maestro.

⌐ Asignados para justificación de horas NG.

⌐ Necesario para horas de tutoría ordenadas por el tribunal.

En situaciones donde NO HAY UN PROBLEMA CONTINUO DE ASISTENCIA, los estudiantes tendrán una opción

adicional para cumplir con sus horas de detención. Los estudiantes pueden asistir a tutoría con sus maestros

antes o después de clase en cualquier día y recibir créditos de detención. Ésta opción debe ser aprobada, y

la asistencia anotada y verificada. En algunas situaciones, clase de programa RECONNECT será asignada

para horas de detención y tutoría antes o después de las horas regulares de clase.

Se hacen intentos para que todas las detenciones sean experiencias productivas. Se asignarán maestros para

detención y tutoría. Los maestros pueden enviar asignaciones para que los estudiantes las terminen en

detención y tutoría, o los estudiantes trabajarán en actividades relacionadas con el TAKS. En algunas

ocasiones trabajo de servicio comunitario en el entorno escolar es una opción viable, especialmente para los

estudiantes del 12 grado que ya han aprobado el TAKS.


cómo Borrar un NG

Para borrar un NG (Ninguna calificación – que se determina por 10 o más ausencias a clase justificadas +

injustificadas) y reciben crédito por cursos exitosamente completados:

⌐ Se requerirá que el estudiante esté en el detención hora por hora. Por cada periodo de clase

en el cual el estudiante tiene más de 9 ausencias, se asignara una hora de detención.

⌐ Todas las horas de detención del primer semestre deben ser completadas para el final de la

tercera semana del segundo semestre. Todas las horas de detención del segundo semestre

deben completarse para el final del segundo semestre.

Tome Nota Especial

Todas las horas de detención asignadas a esa fecha tienen que ser completadas para que un estudiante:

⌐ Asista al BAILE DE HOMECOMING, PROM, y otros eventos patrocinados por la escuela

⌐ Vaya a excursiones patrocinadas por la escuela

⌐ Salga temprano de la escuela o se ausente a cualquier clase para participar en cualquier tipo

de evento de UIL, i.e. deportes, banda, drama, decatlón académico, etc.

⌐ Participe en cualquier actividad escolar opcional que requiera que el estudiante salga de la

clase.

SENIORS: (Alumnos del 12 grado): Se les permiten dos días universitarios durante el último año de preparatoria

para visitar universidades de su interés. Se debe proporcionar documentación junto con su nota de ausencia.

Estos dos días no deben contar en su número de ausencias justificadas + injustificadas.

Visite el sitio Web para Información Actualizada y Fechas para las Clases de los Sábados.


Dress code standard

Norma del código de vestir

THE FOLLOWING CLOTHING/ITEMS CANNOT BE WORN AT SCHOOL:

⌐ Shorts or skirts shorter than “finger-tip length” with arms hanging in normal position.

⌐ Sagging pants worn below the waist (belts must be worn).

⌐ Athletic Shorts (basketball, running, gym, etc. – all elastic/draw sting-waist shorts)

⌐ Tops with spaghetti straps or tank tops

⌐ Revealing/provocative shirts, mid-drifts, and halter tops

⌐ Torn or damaged clothing (i.e. jeans with “designed” holes)

⌐ Earrings on male students

⌐ Facial jewelry (male and female), “visible” body piercing, including piercing of the tongue

⌐ Bed-time wear such as pajamas

⌐ Clothing or tattoos containing printed statements or pictures which are vulgar, obscene, or related to the

use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, or which promote hate/violence.

⌐ Clothing that may be used as a weapon such as chain belts, wallet chains, or other similar attire

⌐ Gang-related clothing (i.e. colors, signs, symbols – will be determined on a case-by-case basis)

⌐ Leggings or biker pants

⌐ Any jewelry or similar artifacts worn on the outside of clothing which are obscene, distracting, or may cause

disruptions to the educational environment.

⌐ Caps, hats, hoods, rollers, curlers, bandanas, hair nets, plastic hair bags, sweat bands, skull caps, or other

similar grooming items.

⌐ House slippers, flip flops, athletic slides, and steel-toed boots.

NO SE PUEDEN USAR LOS SIGUIENTES ARTICULOS/ROPA EN LA ESCUELA:

⌐ Pantalones cortos o faldas mas cortas que “lo largo de los brazos” al costado en un posición normal

⌐ Pantalones caídos debajo de la cintura (se deben usar cinturones)

⌐ Pantalones cortos deportivos (baloncesto, para correr, gimnasio, etc. – todos los pantalones cortos que

tengan elástico o un cordón a la cintura).

⌐ Blusas con tirantes delgados o camisetas sin mangas

⌐ Blusas provocativas o transparentes, que muestren el abdomen o halter (sin espalda)

⌐ Ropa desgarrada o dañada (i.e. pantalones de mezclilla con hoyos “como parte del diseñar”)

⌐ Aretes en los barones

⌐ Joyería facial (muchachos y muchachas), “visible” perforaciones corporales, incluyendo perforación en la

lengua

⌐ Ropa para dormir como piyamas

⌐ Ropa o tatuajes que contengan declaraciones escritas o dibujos que sean vulgares, obscenos o que

tengan relación con el consumo de drogas, alcohol, tabaco, sexo o que promueva odio y violencia.

⌐ Ropa que se pueda usar como un arma tal como cinturones de cadena, billeteras de cadena, u otra

vestimenta similar.

⌐ Ropa relacionada con pandillas (i.e. colores, anuncios, símbolos – será determinado diariamente según el

caso).

⌐ Mallas o pantalones para bicicleta

⌐ Cualquier joyera o artefactos similares usados afuera de la ropa que sean obscenas, que distraigan la

atención, o que puedan causar interrupciones al ambiente educativo.

⌐ Gorras, cachuchas, capuchas, tubos, roles, pañuelos, redes para el cabello, bolsas de plástico para el

cabello, gorros, u otros artículos personales similares

⌐ Pantuflas, chanclas, zapatos deportivos tipo zueco, y botas con punta de acero.


Electronic Device Policy

As per Dallas ISD Policy, cell phones shall not be visible and must remain turned off during the instructional day.

In addition, iPod/mp3 players and peripherals shall not be visible and may not be utilized during the

instructional day. Video games are not permitted. Any disciplinary action will be in accordance with the

Student Code of Conduct and may include confiscation of the device. The school may charge the owner for

the release of certain electronic devices.

Without appropriate parameters and proper user discretion, these items become increasingly disruptive to and

counterproductive within the educational environment. At the present time, our technology infrastructure does

not permit for the appropriate and systemic educational use of these electronic devices (i.e. Podcasts).

Teléfono celular, iPod/artículos mp3, juegos de video y otros artículos electrónicos

De conformidad con la norma del Dallas ISD, los teléfonos celulares no deben estar visibles y deben

permanecer apagados durante el día de instrucción. Además, los artículos iPod/mp3 y accesorios no deberán

estar visibles y no se pueden usar durante el día de instrucción. No están permitidos los juegos de video. Se

seguirá cualquier acción según el Código de Conducta del Alumno y puede incluir confiscación del artículo.

La escuela puede cobrar una cuota al dueño por la entrega de ciertos artículos electrónicos.

Sin parámetros apropiados y discreción de uso apropiado, estos artículos resultan cada vez mas

problemáticos y contraproducentes dentro del ambiente educativo. Hasta este memento, nuestra

infraestructura tecnológica no permite el uso apropiado de dichos artículos electrónicos en el sistema

educativo (i.e. Podcasts).

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