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Winter Parent Connection 2017V2
Winter Parent Connection 2017V2
Winter Parent Connection 2017V2
Roberto J. Santos
Superintendent
United ISD parents can rest assured that the District is taking measures to accommodate a smooth
transition for all current 8th grade students who will be attending these 9th grade campuses.
The following information summarizes the changes that will take
effect beginning in the fall of 2017.
John B. Alexander High School: Due to the expansion projects taking place at John B. Alexander
High School, the district will need to house the incoming freshmen students at the current present-day
United High School 9th grade campus located at 8800 McPherson for the 2017-2018 school year.
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the United Independent School Districts
winter edition of the Parent Connection. The purpose of this publication is to update parents
of the many undertakings, accomplishments, and events occurring within our District. I am
extremely proud of what our employees and students have achieved this past semester.
United High and United South High Schools: United ISD is proud to announce that the new 9th
grade campuses for United High and United South High School constructions will be completed this
spring. By August 2017, the class of 2021 (incoming freshmen) will be the first to utilize these new
facilities.
DOI
District of
Innovation
Most recently, the District began the process of
becoming a District of Innovation (DOI). We would
like to clearly communicate the facts about District
of Innovation (DOI) and to state the administrations
intentions to utilize the program in our District. The
process of pursuing a DOI will be done in full compliance
with Texas law. The legal process of DOI includes
participation of a local committee appointed by the
Board of Trustees, public hearings, and the approval of
the DOI plan by our Board of Trustees.
What Is DOI?
In 2015, a Texas law was passed which is known as
House Bill 1842. This bill allows certain acceptably rated
school districts to become Districts of Innovation and
claim exemptions from many state laws from the Texas
Education Code that affect public education locally.
Even in the initial stages of this process we have come to
realize the benefits of becoming a District of Innovation
and the positive impact it will have in our District. The
process of District of Innovation allows the school district
to assess the benefit of allowing some key education
decisions to remain local. Part of the process of DOI is
to assess how an exemption from state law may better
serve our students, employees, and community. More
succinctly, the needs of United ISD are not necessarily
best served by every provision of state law.
DOI
Additional Information:
In order to adequately address the diverse needs
of our District, these exemptions may be beneficial.
This is a truly unique opportunity for our District, and
it is our desire that our community will learn more
about DOIs or ask for further information about DOIs.
Additional information about DOIs can be found at
TASB and/or the Texas Education Agency websites at
their respective links:
http://www.tasb.org/Home.aspx
http://www.tea.texas.gov
United ISD
Longhorns
Panthers
by e-mail to:
axsalina@uisd.net
by fax to:
(956) 728-8691
in person at:
by mail to:
Bulldogs
Wolves
Tr yout schedule
For 2017-2018 School Year
Spirit Groups
April 17 - 21
April 22
April 24 - 26
April 27- 29
Elementary Cheer
May 1 - 4
May 5
May 8 - 12
May 15 - 17
May 22 - 25
May 13
May 18 - 20
May 26
For more information call the United ISD Fine Arts Department (956) 473-7121
LY COLLEGE
EAR
HIGH SCHOOL
RATING
United ISDs Parent Learning Summit took place on Saturday, October 22 at United
High School (UHS). The free event, coordinated by the United ISD Office of Federal
and State Programs, offered a range of informative sessions designed to help
parents with their children at home and in the classroom. This years featured guest
speakers were brothers David & Danny Diaz and coach Jimmy White, who were
depicted in the film McFarland USA. In addition, Mrs. Juanita Diaz, mother of the Diaz
brothers, attended this years event as the proud matriarch of seven first-generation
college graduates. Activity camps for children offered playtime as well as Science
Technology, Engineering, and Math related activities. The summit was capped off by
a complimentary lunch and presentation by the Diaz family and Coach Jimmy White.
Pictured from left to right: Alicia Carrillo, United ISD Executive Director For Federal & State Programs; David Gonzalez,
Associate Superintendent for United ISD Curriculum & Instruction; David Sanchez, United High School Head Football Coach;
Daniel Diaz and Juanita Diaz; Laida Benavides, Assistant Superintendent for United ISD Business & Finance; David Diaz,
Coach Jimmy White, and Roberto J. Santos, United ISD Superintendent of Schools.
The goal of the Parent Learning Summit is to emphasize the importance of parental
engagement in every childs life, said Dr. Alicia G. Carrillo, Executive Director of
Federal and State Programs. This years program was well received by our United
ISD parents, and they truly benefited from the information provided by our departments,
campuses, teachers and special guests, she concluded. The United ISD Parent
Learning Summit is an annual event.
Mission accomplished.
That was the consensus of the organizers for
United ISDs 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
FORE Students, as the sold-out event welcomed
over 40 teams to the Max A. Mandell Golf Municipal
Course on October 15, 2016.
On behalf of our Board of Trustees, I would like to thank
everyone for making our annual Golf Tournament a great
success, said Superintendent Roberto J. Santos. Our
District and students greatly appreciate it, added Santos, who
explained that the monies raised from the event will be used
to grant $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school students
towards the pursuit of their post-secondary educational goals.
Rotex
CEC Engineering
JAMCO
M1 Networks
Farmers Insurance
Synergy Structural
Pfluger Architects
Cavazos Architects
Frank Architects
Border Olympics
Cougar Bus Lines
Laurel Insurance
S & B Infrastructure
Falcon Bank
Zertuche Construction
Johnstone Supply
Howland Engineering
Hammer Strength
La Posada Hotel
Martinez Paving
Jonathan Marcus
Quantum Electric
Sunbelt Air Conditioning
Law Offices of Alarcon & Saenz
Webb County Commissioner John Galo
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance
Munoz & Company Architects
Laredo Sports Medicine Clinic
Laredo Heat/About Time
Cantu Safety Consultants
Bricks & Tile International
Chick-Fil-A Marketplace
OBGYN Associates of Laredo
Powell Watson Motors
Press conference at the Powell Watson Auto Groups GMC Dealership on Bob Bullock Loop to announce
the 2nd Annual Partners for Scholars Golf Tournament Fore Our Students. The dealership is the
official title sponsor for a second consecutive year and donated a check in the amount of $15,000.
Bond Projects
Meeting the Needs
of Our Students!
Groundbreaking Ceremony held for future Hwy 359 Schools: Elementary School #28 and Middle School #10
The first half of the 2016 - 2017 school year was a busy one for United ISD, as
the District celebrated many groundbreakings and ribbon-cutting ceremoniesevents made possible thanks to the school bond passed by voters in 2013.
Below is a list of events along with a description of the projects they inaugurated.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held for Arndt Elementary Schools new classroom wing and new staff parking lot
The scope of projects at Arndt Elementary School
included the addition of a new classroom wing
and a new staff parking lot. Extensions to existing
classroom wings are currently under construction
and will be available to students later in the school
year. The new classroom wing is approximately
16,900 square feet and connects to the schools
existing, main building. The new wing features
11 state-of-the-art classrooms with the most upto-date technology, contemporary furnishings, a
Science lab, and restroom and storage facilities.
The new parking lot is located on the west side of
the schools property and includes 29 additional
parking spaces that connect to the schools main
traffic loop, making drop-off and pick-up more safe
and convenient for parents and students.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for J. B. Alexander High Schools New 9th Grade Campus
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Clark Middle Schools Band Hall Addition
we are
UNITED
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Newman Elementary Schools Expanded Cafeteria and Wing Enclosure
When visitors, students, and staff pass the security station and enter the building, they will be received in a large lobby
overlooking the central courtyard. The four corners of the school will be anchored by the library, computer lab, cafeteria
and a multi-purpose gymnasium, which will also act as a venue for school events and performances. Over 45 classrooms
overlook an enclosed courtyard or the surrounding campus, including 28 standard classrooms, 16 early education
classrooms, 2 special education classrooms, 2 state-of-the art computer labs, a multi-purpose room, a science classroom
and a music room as well. Exterior play yard houses along with play scape will be available for younger students. The
central courtyard houses an outdoor amphitheater, which also acts as an exterior teaching laboratory. Visitor parking is
available at main entry, while staff parking is separate and secure. San Isidro Elementary School will be completed by the
2018 - 2019 school year.
A formal ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Newman Elementary Schools newly expanded cafeteria.
Additions and renovations at the campus included a state-of-the art kitchen, complete with a new serving line area and
new food preparation equipment such as an oven, kettle and skillet. The new cafeteria expansion will be better prepared
to serve students faster and more efficiently. The added seating space to the cafeteria will also allow Newman Elementary
students, parents, faculty and staff members to enjoy various programs, events, and activities.
Moreover, the schools open canopy and walkway that once lead from the main campus to the Pre-Kinder, Kinder and 1st
grade building has now been enclosed, offering more safety, security, and protection from outdoor elements.
The United High School Team Placed first in Robot and first BEST
Award at the San Antonio BEST Hub. The Ultimate Robotics Team proudly
represented their school, United ISD, and our community at large by
becoming the 1st Team to earn the Large School Division award, as well as
1st Place Robotics Pilot Championship. The Longhorn team competed in
Engineering Notebook, Marketing Presentation, Exhibit and Interview, Spirit
and Sportsmanship and Robot Tournament. United High School earned 3rd
Place in Robot Tournament and the 1st Place Texas BEST Award, which is
bestowed on the team that earns the highest cumulative score in the five areas.
Previously, the United High School Ultimate Robotics Team were the State
Champions in 2011, 2013, 2015, and proud to be at the top of their game again
in 2016. The team is composed of 65 students and 4 sponsors. The results of
the 2017 competition will be revealed in early fall. Middle schools and high
schools can apply to participate free of charge. Next years challenge will be
called Crossfire and a teaser will be revealed in the spring of 2017.
All Students
Hispanic
United ISD
REGION I
TEXAS
USA
93.5%
88.2%
89.0%
83.2%
93.5%
88.1%
86.5%
77.8%
Economically
Disadvantaged
92.7%
87.0%
85.6%
76.1%
English Language
Learners
78.0%
72.2%
71.5%
65.1%
Students with
Disabilities
86.2%
78.9%
78.2%
64.6%
Applications are available at the counselors office of all United ISD middle schools and high schools.
They can also be found on line under the Advanced Academics Department webpage at http://web1.
uisd.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/4.-Magnet-Application-English-2016-2017-Revised-11.4.16.pdf.
The criteria to apply for a United ISD
Magnet program is as follows:
Reside in United ISD boundaries
(with proof of enrollment).
Incoming 9th grader for the
2017 - 2018 school year.
Composite grade average of
B (80%) for (math, science,
language arts, reading, and
social studies) (based on
January 2017 report card in
the 8th grade and the final
report card in the 7th grade).
Score within the appropriate range
on the Cognitive Abilities Test
(CogAT) - based on the ranking
of all applicants.
A Magnet Parent Night presentation
will be available to all interested
parents and students on January
11, 2017 at the United ISD Student
Activity Center (SAC) at 6 p.m.
DATE
SITE
TIME
February
4, 2017
8:30 a.m.
12:00 noon
February
11, 2017
SAC Rooms
1&2
8:30 a.m.
12:00 noon
February
25, 2017
8:30 a.m.
12:00 noon
College
Course
High School
Equivalent Course
English 1301
English 4
(Senior Year English)
English 1302
English 4
(Senior Year English
College Math
Algebra
(Senior Year Math)
U.S. History
(Junior Year History)
Be there!
Advanced Placement
Night for High School
Parents and Students
Participation in the AP Program is for anyone striving for academic excellence. The program
provides a rigorous academic experience and excellent preparation for college. Successful
completion of AP Exams can mean earning college credit and reducing future costs!
Soar to new
heights with AP!
January 26, 2017 - 6:00 P.M.
at Student Activities Complex
(SAC) Auditorium
5208 Santa Claudia Lane
Mario Rosales,
Advanced Academics
Director
Ph: (956) 473-2160
The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability or association with an individual with a disability,
or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups or any other basis prohibited by law.
United ISD Board Member Ricardo Molina, Sr. with family at swearing-in ceremony.
Pictured from left to right: United ISD Board Members, Judd Gilpin,
RicardoRick Rodriguez, Ramiro Veliz, III, and Ricardo Molina, Sr.
I am proud to have reached this 20 year
milestone, and I would like to thank my family
and friends who have supported my efforts to
serve as a school board member. It has been a
very rewarding experience, and I am proud of
the many accomplishments that our school board
has achieved for our students, said Molina.
He emphasized that he will keep working in the
best interest of District I families, students, and
employees.
Judd Gilpin, Ricardo Rick Rodriguez and Ramiro
Veliz, III are also proud to have been re-elected to
their respective school board seats. Gilpin was first
elected in 2008 and currently serves as President.
Rodriguez and Veliz were first elected respectively
in 2008 and 2012, and currently serve as members
on the Board.
Roberto J. Santos
Superintendente
Los padres de United ISD pueden estar seguros de que el Distrito est tomando medidas para acomodar una
transicin suave para todos los estudiantes actuales del 8vo grado que asistirn a estos campus del 9no grado.
La siguiente informacin resume los cambios que entrarn en vigor
a partir del otoo de 2017.
Las escuela preparatoria John B. Alexander: Debido a los proyectos de expansin que tienen lugar en la
escuela preparatoria John B. Alexander, el distrito tendr que albergar a los estudiantes de noveno grado en el
campus actual de la escuela preparatoria United ubicada en 8800 McPherson para el 2017-2018 ao escolar.
Las escuelas preparatorias United and United South: United ISD se enorgullece en anunciar que los nuevos
planteles del 9no grado para las construcciones de United High y United South High School se completarn esta
primavera. En agosto de 2017, la clase de 2021 (estudiantes de noveno grado) ser la primera en utilizar estas
nuevas instalaciones.
DOI
Distrito de
Innovacin
El propsito de esta historia es informar claramente
la realidad sobre el Distrito de Innovacin (District
of Innovation DOI) y estipular las intenciones de
la administracin de utilizar el programa en nuestro
distrito. El proceso de llevar a cabo un Distrito de
Innovacin se har conforme a la ley de Texas. El
proceso legal de un Distrito de Innovacin incluye
la participacin de un comit local nombrado por la
mesa directiva, audiencias pblicas y la aprobacin del
plan Distrito de Innovacin por parte de nuestra mesa
directiva.
Qu es un Distrito de Innovacin?
De qu provisiones considera
United ISD estara exento?
DOI
Informacin adicional:
Longhorns
Panthers
(956) 728-8691
Bulldogs
Wolves
Fechas de
ensayos 2017
8 - 12 de mayo
13 de mayo
22 de abril
24 - 26 de abril 27 - 29 de abril
15 - 17 de mayo 18 - 20 de mayo
1 - 4 de mayo
22 - 25 de mayo
5 de mayo
26 de mayo
25 de enero de 2017
Todas las solicitudes para el
Programa ECHS deben entregarse
a los orientadores de secundaria
a ms tardar a las 4:00 P.M.
10 de february de 2017
El acceso a la lotera del Programa
ECHS para los estudiantes que
califiquen se llevar cabo en la
preparatoria LBJ a las 10:00 A.M.
LYNDON B. JOHNSON
HIGH SCHOOL
OR
Option B: 19 de enero de 2017 - Sesin
LY COLLEGE
R
A
E
HIGH SCHOOL
mejorar sus capacidades fsicas, este programa se implement para forjar su carcter,
destreza deportiva y para mostrarles que con esfuerzo y trabajo se puede abrir el
camino para lograr grandes objetivos, al mismo tiempo que se divierten.
En la comunidad de educacin especial, la inclusin es importante al limitar la
necesidad de entornos restrictivos. Meet-in-the-Middle es un programa compuesto
de estudiantes de educacin general y educacin especial. Ambas poblaciones
estudiantiles participan en diferentes actividades y eventos durante el ciclo escolar para
promover la unin y la amistad. El Programa Meet-in-the-Middle ayuda a los alumnos
de educacin general a tener un mejor conocimiento de las vidas extraordinarios,
adems de que se respeten mutuamente y se acepten por quienes son.
Por ltimo, los colaboradores de la comunidad de educacin especial son sus
maestros. Los maestros de educacin especial y personal de apoyo se capacitan
constantemente para satisfacer las necesidades de estas personas extraordinarios,
utilizando las tcnicas ms modernas disponibles. Uno de nuestros tantos maestros
de educacin especial talentosos en United ISD es Michael Salinas, maestro de
educacin fsica adaptada, quien ayuda en el plan de estudios de educacin fsica
para mantener a los alumnos de educacin especial activos y pendientes de su salud
fsica. Salinas empez a trabajar con nios a muy temprana edad al ser entrenador
en el Club Boys and Girls de la localidad. Ah fue donde se percat de que los nios
con discapacidades no participaban tanto como los dems, as que decidi hacer
algo al respecto. Como maestro de educacin fsica, Salinas diariamente visita a
estudiantes en escuelas primarias, secundarias y preparatorias. Ensea a los nios
utilizando juegos, ejercicios o simplemente caminando. Salinas explica, no veo sus
discapacidades porque siempre pongo atencin a sus capacidades; se pregunt,
qu puedo hacer para ayudarlos y facilitarles la vida?
Este es el lema por el que se rigen todos los maestros de educacin especial y
personal de apoyo diariamente a; trabajar en beneficio de los estudiantes con vidas
extraordinarios. Cambiar y mejorar la vida de estudiantes extraordinarios conlleva
la participacin de familiares, amigos, maestros y estudiantes. Con paciencia y
comprensin podemos crear un cambio.
El distrito contina desarrollando un plan de estudios, agregando tecnologa y
empleando a especialistas en el ramo para que el Departamento de Educacin
Especial siga mejorando.
Historia escrita por Emily Lerma, estudiante de la Universidad Texas A&M Internacional (Otoo de 2016) Interna de la
Oficina de Comunicaciones de United ISD.
Eventos de proyectos
de construccin de
United ISD
La primera parte del ciclo escolar 2016 - 2017 fue un periodo muy atareado para
United ISD ya que el distrito celebr el inicio de varias construcciones y ceremonias
de corte de listn gracias al bono escolar aprobado por los votantes en el 2013.
A continuacin se encuentra una lista de estos eventos, junto con una descripcin de los proyectos inagurados.
we are
UNITED
Ceremonia de corte de listn para la expansin de la cafetera y conexin de edificios de la primaria Newman
No falte!
Infrmese sobre:
El programa de cursos de
Colocacin Avanzada y cursos
Pre-Colocacin Avanzada
Los beneficios del programa
de Colocacin Avanzada
Exmenes de Colocacin
Avanzada
Clases de repaso para los
exmenes de Colocacin
Avanzada
Conquista metas
superiores al
tomar cursos
de Colocacin
Avanzada!
26 de enero de 2017 - 6:00 p.m.
Auditorio del Complejo de
Actividades Estudiantiles (SAC)
5208 Santa Claudia Lane
Departamento de
Estudios Avanzados
Mario Rosales, Director
del Departamento de
Estudios Avanzados
(956) 473-2160
El distrito no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religin, sexo, gnero, nacionalidad, discapacidad o asociacin con una persona discapacitada, o edad, en sus
programas y actividades y proporciona un acceso equitativo a los Boys Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados, o por cualquier otro motivo prohibido por la ley.
Cursos de
Colegio
Curso equivalente
en preparatoria
Ingls 1301
Ingls 4
(ingls de 12do grado)
Ingls 1302
Ingls 4
(ingls de 12do grado)
Matemticas de
colegio
lgebra
(matemticas de 12do grado)
Historia de los
EU 1302
Historia de los EU
(historia de 11er grado)
Total de
estudiantes
93.5%
88.2%
89.0%
83.2%
Hispanos
93.5%
88.1%
86.5%
77.8%
Estudiantes de
bajos recursos
92.7%
87.0%
85.6%
76.1%
Aprendices del
idioma ingls
78.0%
72.2%
71.5%
65.1%
Estudiantes con
discapacidades
86.2%
78.9%
78.2%
64.6%
United Independent School District les recuerda a todos los estudiantes de 8vo grado y a sus
padres que la fecha lmite para entregar las solicitudes de ingreso al Programa de Escuelas
Especializadas para el ciclo escolar 2017-2018 es el 25 de enero. Los alumnos tienen la opcin
de elegir entre la escuela especializada en Salud y Ciencias de la preparatoria Alexander,
la escuela especializada en Ingeniera y Tecnologa de la preparatoria United o la escuela
especializada en Empresas Globales y Tecnologa Avanzada de la preparatoria United South.
Las solicitudes estn disponibles en la oficina del orientador en todas las escuelas secundarias y
preparatorias de United ISD. Tambin se pueden encontrar en lnea en la pgina web del Departamento
de Acadmicos Avanzados en http://web1.uisd.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/4.-Magnet-Application-English2016-2017-Revised-11.4.16.pdf.
Los requisitos para solicitar el ingreso al
Programa de Escuelas Especializadas de
United ISD es el siguiente:
Residir dentro de los lmites de la
zona de asistencia escolar de United
ISD (con comprobante de inscripcin).
FECHA
LUGAR
HORA
4 de Febrero
de 2017
Preparatorias United
de 9no grado, United
South, Alexander, LBJ
11 de Febrero
de 2017
SAC Rooms
1&2
8:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
25 de Febrero
de 2017
Preparatorias
United de 9no grado
8:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
La oficina de la Escuela
Especializada en la
preparatoria United South
llamando al (956) 473-5440.
La oficina del Programa
Cursos de Colegio en
Preparatoria en la
preparatoria
Lyndon B. Johnson
llamando al (956) 473-5350.
Rotex
CEC Engineering
JAMCO
M1 Networks
Farmers Insurance
Synergy Structural
Pfluger Architects
Cavazos Architects
Frank Architects
Border Olympics
Cougar Bus Lines
Laurel Insurance
S & B Infrastructure
Falcon Bank
Zertuche Construction
Johnstone Supply
Howland Engineering
Hammer Strength
La Posada Hotel
Martinez Paving
Jonathan Marcus
Quantum Electric
Sunbelt Air Conditioning
Law Offices of Alarcon & Saenz
Webb County Commissioner John Galo
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance
Munoz & Company Architects
Laredo Sports Medicine Clinic
Laredo Heat/About Time
Cantu Safety Consultants
Bricks & Tile International
Chick-Fil-A Marketplace
OBGYN Associates of Laredo
Powell Watson Motors
Conferencia de prensa en el Concesionario GMC de Powell Watson Auto Group en Bob Bullock Loop
para anunciar el segundo Torneo anual de golf Fore Students. El concesionario es el patrocinador
oficial por segundo ao consecutivo y don un cheque por un monto de $15,000.