“DID YOU KNOW”
Thomas Jefferson High School
October 2014
Current Highlights
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CIS rewarded perfect attendance students with a free entrée coupon from
Smashburger! Every 6 weeks, students can earn a free burger, chicken sandwich, or
salad at Smashburger for perfect attendance.
12 CIS students volunteered at Salvation Army at 4am on a Sunday to help feed the
homeless.
16 CIS juniors and seniors visited AT&T corporate headquarters to learn more about
STEM jobs.
CIS will be moving downstairs to Room 161.
Special Initiatives
Enrichment Corner
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CIS and New Connections are working together to
provide pregnant/ parenting students with life
skill workshops.
The Gay and Straight Alliance (GSA Club) had its
first meeting. Students from all backgrounds are
welcome to attend and the club will be held every
Thursday after school in the CIS Room.
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Check out our CIS clubs:
• Anime Club on Tuesday
• Chess Club on Thursday
• GSA Club on Thursday
Check out the Job Board, which is updated bi-weekly.
This is a great resource for students.
Success Story
Goals Accomplished /Challenges
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TJHS now has 55% of the school connected to
Parent Portal.
CIS now has 124 students that receive services
and participate in enriching activities on a regular
basis!
School Committees
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Earlier this month, the Dallas Police Department
gave a special presentation on drugs and alcohol
to all school staff and faculty.
CIS has coordinated with 7 community agencies
for the Drug Awareness Festival.
CIS will assist with the Being Me, Drug Free
Festival on November 8th.
Adriel T. is an 11th grader who was recommended to
the CIS program for classroom conduct issues. Not
only has he improved in the classroom, but he has
also become a very active in anime club and has even
attended a CIS field trip. He is a good example of a
student who works hard to make positive changes.
Parenting Corner
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CIS attended the Parent/ Teacher Conferences on
October 13th and met with numerous parents and
families.
CIS looks forward to working with the college
program ASP (Academic Success Program) to plan
informative college and career workshops for parents
and students.
Upcoming Events
• CIS will be taking the students who volunteered at the Salvation Army to a Dallas Mavericks game as a
reward!
• Wells Fargo will be talking to students in Mrs. Snell’s Money Matters class about “Getting Smart About
Credit”. They will also be returning next semester to speak more about the topic.
• Every Friday in November, New Connections will be meeting with students during 1 st, 2nd, and 3rd period
to provide parenting workshops.
“DID YOU KNOW”
Thomas Jefferson High School
September 2014
Current Highlights
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Parent Portal is going well and TJHS is only 10 parents shy of hitting 50%!
CIS is off to a great start with the Chess Club, Anime Club, and Leadership Group!
The CIS Room now has two interactive activities for students: The Positive Quotes
Locker and Brainteasers!
There is a Job Board in the cafeteria that is updated bi-weekly by CIS. This is a great
resource for students!
Special Initiatives
Enrichment Corner
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The Leadership Group has been meeting every
Wednesday and has covered topics such as verbal
and non-verbal communication.
CIS will be working with Mrs. Watkins to provide
“Lunch Bunch” to pregnant/ parenting students.
Students are eligible for a raffle based on
attendance.
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Chess Club and Anime Club are in full swing!
Every Tuesday, the Anime Clubs meets in the library
to learn about Japanese culture and film.
Every Thursday, the Chess Club meets in the CIS room
to perfect their chess skills.
Success Story
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Goals Accomplished /Challenges
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CIS attended a service agency fair at Brookhaven
College this month. A few students will begin
volunteering at TJHS this next month!
Xenia T. is a strong, unique young lady who is
determined to succeed in all that she does. She
participates weekly in Chess and Anime Club and is
not afraid to talk to new people. Although she has
obstacles in her life, she always tries to stay positive
and to focus on the future.
Parenting Corner
School Committees
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CIS will serve on the Guidance Committee for the
counseling center.
CIS has coordinated 5 community agencies for the
Being Me: Drug Awareness Festival.
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CIS has worked with several parents and families
through home visits, in-person conferences, and
phone conferences.
CIS looks forward to working with the college
program ASP (Academic Success Program) to plan
informative college and career workshops for parents
and students.
Upcoming Events
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Compliments of Smashburger, 200 students who have perfect attendance for the 6 weeks grading
period will get a coupon for a free burger/ sandwich!
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CIS has reached out to the Dallas Police Department, and they will be facilitating a drug education and
awareness presentation for all staff and teachers.
“DID YOU KNOW”
Thomas Jefferson High School
August 2014
Current Highlights
• Ms. Mendez and Mr. Maldonado have been very busy getting to know new
teachers and staff members here at Thomas Jefferson High School.
• CIS has helped connect hundreds of parents and students with Parent Portal! To
date, Parent Portal has nearly 50% of TJ students signed up!
• CIS has been meeting with TJ staff to brainstorm and plan programs and events
for the school year!
Special Initiatives
• CIS is planning an enriching leadership group
to help mold our future leaders.
• CIS is working with a school counselor to
develop a peer tutoring/ mentoring group.
Goals Accomplished /Challenges
• CIS has assisted the school with registration
and has successfully signed up over 200
parents for Parent Portal!
• TJHS’s Parent Portal percentage is nearly
50%!
School Committees
• CIS will be working closely with the
counselors to target specific areas of interest.
Enrichment Corner
• Chess Club and Anime Club will start this month!
Success Story
• CIS is eager to begin working more closely with
students to help provide them with academic
and enrichment guidance.
• Stay posted for success stories!
Parenting Corner
• TJHS’s first parent night is coming up and CIS
will be setting up a table to share information
about CIS and Parent Portal.
• CIS looks forward to working with the college
program ASP (Academic Success Program) to
plan informative college and career workshops
for parents and students.
Upcoming Events
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Ms. Mendez and Mr. Maldonado look forward to working one-on-one with
students and providing enriching school-wide services.
Stop by Room 204 to stay up to date on CIS happenings.