YWLA Parent Meeting August 17, 2017

Malinda Villalobos - PrincipalLisa Boatright - Academic Dean

125 6th Graders

126 7th Graders

88 8th Graders

339 Total Students

26 Faculty Members

2017-2018 Enrollment

99% 6th Grade Reading

98% 6th Grade Math

100% 7th Grade Reading

100% 7th Grade Writing

96% 7th Grade Math

2016-2017 STAAR DATA

97.88% Student Attendance

Top YISD Faculty Attendance

Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) established

$9,000.00 received from El Paso Community Foundation Classroom Fund Grant

$3,986.05 received from Price’s Give’em 5

$10,0000.00 received from Lockheed Martin

$30,000.00 received from Freeport-McMoRan Grant

YWLA CELEBRATIONS

7th Grade Volleyball - District Runner -Up7th Grade Basketball - District Runner-Up

4 State Science Fair Participants

6th Grade UIL - 2nd Place Overall7th Grade UIL - 3rd Place Overall6th Grade Spanish UIL - 4th Place Overall

All Region Orchestra - 2 studentsVisual Arts - Most Creative in the Dia del los Muertos Altars, 2nd Place in Art Awards

YWLA CELEBRATIONS

What is Title I?

Annual Parent Meeting

YOUNG WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

AUGUST 17, 2017

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• Title I provides federal funding to schools to help students who are low achieving or at most risk of falling behind.

• Title I is allocated to schools based on the percentage of student receiving free/reduced lunch.

• Schools with a percentage of at least 40% are eligible for a school-wide program.

Definition of Title I:

YOUNG WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

This is the first year YWLA will participate in a Schoolwide Title 1 Program

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Schoolwide means:

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• The school uses Title I funds to upgrade the entire educational program of the school.

• Title I funds are used to serve all children in order to raise academic achievement.

• Title I funds will be used to provide additional assistance to all students who experience difficulties in meeting the State’s performance targets.

Focus Goal

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Teachers are engaging in training for school wide AVID implementation, SpringBoard curriculum, GT update and core training, technology trainings, Advance Placement training and writing workshops. Other training's include APSI, PLTW (STEM), Google EcoSystem, and Core Collaborative.

Campus Improvement Team:

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Lisa BoatrightPeter BralichCelina GamboaGilbert Moreno JrIvan Ortega CarlosSara PadillaAmy SmithBonita TorresMalinda Villalobos

Assessment/Data Review

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Formative AssessmentsSummative AssessmentsWriting AssessmentsProjectsSTAAR AssessmentsTELPAS Assessments

Family Engagement-Monitor attendance, homework and grades-Participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to my child’s education-Communicate with the school by promptly reading all notices from the school or school district-Communicate with my child’s teacher through notes, email, telephone calls or conferences- Provide a time and a place for quiet study and reading at home-Serve, to the extent possible, on advisory councils either at the school or district level-Attend school functions such as; student led conferences, student portfolio update, STEM night, etc.-Provide my child the necessary resources and materials to be successful in school

All engagement dates/updates are located at http://ywla.yisd.net)

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Home-School Compact

Can be found at http://ywla.yisd.net

Parent’s Right to Know Student Achievement

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Confidential Student Reports and other information regarding their child’s achievement on state assessments are sent home with the student or mailed as soon as they are received.

A student must be present 90% of the days the class is offered in order to receive credit or to be promoted to the next grade level. Attendance is taken for every class period.

PLEASE NOTE:

The parent must contact the school by phone, in writing, or in person to explain the reason for every absence within 72 hours or sooner of the student’s absence to avoid loss of credit and possibly truancy court referral.

Attendance staff will document every contact parent/guardian makes with the school, whether absences will be excused or unexcused.

Both excused and unexcused absences count toward the 90% rule.

Attendance

Prior to Chromebooks being issued to students, parents must review the Engage Me presentation and complete an online agreement.

Parent Presentation

Click on link below to access the parent agreement.https://www.yisd.net/Page/1697

Our goal is to have all Chromebooks issued by September 1, 2017.

Technology

Course SyllabusEach course syllabus can be found in Google Classroom and at http://ywla.yisd.net.

Home Access CenterParents are encouraged to access live grades at https://hac.yisd.net/HomeAccess

Feedback and Growth Opportunity● All students are welcome to attend Homework and Tutoring Labs● Students earning a grade below a 70 on daily work, quizzes, and some tests may attempt to

raise their grade by participating in Feedback and Growth opportunities■ Parent must acknowledge failing grade with a signature■ Student must participate in a tutoring / intervention session within one week of

receiving the failing grade■ Grade will be adjusted to passing (70) if standard is met or mastered

Grades

Foreign Languages (American Sign Language, Chinese, Spanish)PAP Algebra IPAP English I

TWO SEMESTER COURSES For a 2-semester course taken within the district, within the same school year, the grades for the two semesters will be combined and if the combined grade is 140 or higher, the student will receive credit for both semesters. Otherwise a student will receive credit only for the semester in which the student earned a grade of 70 or higher. PLEASE NOTE:

STEM (7th & 8th Grade only) receives high school credit (.5) for one semester only when the student earned a grade of 70 or higher

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)A student’s grade point average (GPA) will be calculated for each semester by averaging the student’s semester grade for each course for which a student receives state credit. Only authorized district personnel will calculate a student’s GPA and enter it on the student’s academic achievement record.

High School Credit / Transcript

Advancement Via Individual Determination

Supports core content classes by providing organizational and college readiness skills

AVID

Students may not use a privately-owned personal telecommunications devices during the school day or on school grounds, unless authorized by a teacher or administrator.

Students must power off and put away a personal device upon entering the school building.

In addition to taking any other disciplinary action, a district employee may confiscate a personal device used in violation of applicable district and campus expectations.

Upon payment of a fee of $15.00 (CASH), a confiscated personal device will be released to the student or to the student’s parent as determined by the designated campus administrator.

PLEASE NOTE:Should you need to relay crucial information to you daughter, please call the school office at 434-1300 for assistance.

Cell Phone Use

BREAKFAST & LUNCHStudents may bring PACKED meal items to include drinks with non-spill lids

CLASSROOM & HALLWAYSStudents may bring WATER BOTTLES with non-spill lids

DO NOT BRING Beverages other than water for consumption in classrooms or hallways

Cups with hot or cold drinks (hot chocolates, teas, and coffees, etc.) in the morning

Food & Drinks

Yearbook

Pre-paid orders will take place from August 28, 2017 to January 19, 2018

Please go to the YWLA website to order (all purchases will be made online)

http://ywla.yisd.net

December 9, 20176th Grade Spanish Academics at Eastwood Middle School

January 27, 20186th Grade Academics at Eastwood Middle School

April 14, 20187th / 8th Grade Spanish/ESOL Academics at Camino Real Middle School

April 28, 20187th / 8th Grade Academics at Eastwood Middle School

UIL

Sports**Only 7th and 8th grade students are eligible to participate

in UIL Athletic Competition** Volleyball Aug. 30 Nov.1

Cross Country Aug. 30 Oct.4

Tennis Oct.30 Dec.12

Soccer Oct.30 Dec.20

Golf Oct.30 Dec.2

Basketball Jan.8 Feb.24

Track & Field Feb.26 Apr.7

Swimming Apr.2 Apr.28

Softball Apr.9 May 23

Wrestling Apr.23 May 19

● All students trying out for sports must have a completed physical and forms signed online: https://ysletaisd.rankonesport.com

● Sportsmanship required at all times●● All tryouts and practices are closed●● 3 unexcused absences will result in removal from team●

Sports**Only 7th and 8th grade students are eligible to participate

in UIL Athletic Competition**

• Tryout dates - August 30, 2017 and August 31, 2017 (1st cut on August 31) Last cut on September 1, 2017.

• First practice is September 2, 2017 (YWLA)• T-shirt, shorts and tennis shoes• Do not buy knee pads for tryouts• Wear name on back of shirt (duct tape or marker, old shirt) must be visible• 7th Grade -14 team members• 8th Grade - 14 team members

VolleyballCoach Montes, Coach Thomas and Coach Vela

August 30, 2017 - November 4, 2017

• Tryout dates - August 30, 2017 and August 31, 2017• Final cuts on September 1, 2017• 8th grade must be able to complete 2 miles in under 24 minutes• First practice September 5, 2017 - 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm • Wear good athletic shoes and bring sunscreen & water bottle

Cross CountryCoach Agness & Coach Vidalez

August 30, 2017 - October 4, 2017

• First day of Practice October 30, 2017• Practice location TBD

TennisCoach Bralich

October 30, 2017 - December 12, 2017

• Tryouts will start October 20, 2017• Practices @ YWLA• 7th Grade 16 team members• 8th Grade 16 team members

**It is highly encouraged for student athletes to participate in Cross Country and / or Running Club

SoccerCoach Ortega and Coach Thomas

October 30, 2017 - December 20, 2017

• First day of Practice October 30, 2017• Practice Location TBA

GolfCoach TBA

October 30, 2017 - December 2, 2017

Anti-Hazing

Ysleta ISD has a ZERO TOLERANCE Policy on Hazing.

The District neither tolerates, excuses, nor does it acknowledge different levels of hazing, i.e. “it was just a little hazing.”

In an effort to encourage the reporting of hazing incidents, the law grantsimmunity from civil or criminal liability to any person who reports a specific hazing event and immunizes that person from participation in any judicial proceeding resulting from that report.

Anti-Hazing

Criminal penalties for failure to report include a fine of up to $2,000, up to 180days in jail, or both.

Penalties for other hazing offenses vary according to the severity of the injury,and range from $500 to $10,000 in fines and up to two years confinement.

Civil penalties for failure to report: an individual can be personally sued andwages garnished if found guilty.

Criminal charges and District sanctions may be applied to both the individual andthe student organization for hazing offenses.

Anti-Hazing

Hazing is defined as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act occurring on or offcampus of an educational institution, by one person alone or acting with others,directed against a student, that endangers the mental or physical health orsafety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliatingwith, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization whosemembers are or include students at an educational institution.

Anti-Hazing

Examples:

● Requiring new members to perform duties not assigned to other members● Calisthenics such as sit-ups or push-ups, or any form of physical exercise● Sleep deprivation● Confinement in a small space● Any form of interrogation● Yelling or screaming● Personal servitude or chores● Lineups for the purpose of interrogating, demeaning, or intimidating● Wearing of embarrassing or uncomfortable clothing● Assigning pranks such as stealing, painting objects, or harassing other

organizations

Anti-Hazing

Violent Examples:

● Capturing or kidnapping● Total or partial nudity at any time● Pushing, shoving, tackling, or any other physical contact● Forced consumption of any liquid or food● Paddling or whipping

Anti-Hazing

Myths of Hazing:

Myth: “If someone agrees to participate in the activity, it is not considered hazing.”Fact: In the state of Texas, hazing, even with consent, is against the law!

Myth: “A little hazing should be okay, as long as there’s no mean-spirited orinjurious intent.Fact: Regardless of intent, some group bonding activities designed to be “all ingood fun” still may raise some serious safety concerns.

Myth: “If it doesn’t kill you, it only makes you stronger.”Fact: If this statement was true, then child abuse and torture would be prescriptions for personal growth.

Anti-Hazing

Reporting Obligations:

If you believe you have been subjected to hazingIf you have knowledge of hazing activities

If you are being hazed:Report immediately to your coach and campus administrationStay connected with friends outside of the group.Talk with others about what you are going through.Seek guidance from your parents/guardian or other family member.Refuse to participate.Leave the group.

Anti-Hazing

Reporting Obligations

If a friend is being hazed:Tell the person that you are concerned.Ask your friend what he or she has had to do as part of joining the group.If you suspect that your friend is being hazed but he or she won’t say so, ask ifthere are things going on that he or she isn’t supposed to talk about. If that isthe case, it’s very likely that the person is being hazed.Let your friend know that it’s okay to withdraw from an organization at anypoint.Offer your support.Let your friend know what resources are available.

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