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 April 11, 2014
CONTACT US
IDEA College Prep San Juan
600 E. Sioux Rd.
San Juan, TX 78589
School: (956) 588-4021
Fax: (956) 588-4030
www.ideapublicschools.org
Attendance
ADA for Week
Ending March 17th
ADA for Week
Ending April 4th
YTD
ADA
6th
98.26%
97.74%
98.36%
7th
98.39%
97.26%
97.83%
8th
97.54%
98.61%
97.98%
9th
98.25%
98.25%
98.02%
Nathan Lowry
Principal in Residence
10th
96.54%
97.12%
97.89%
David Castro
Assistant Principal of Instruction
High School
11th
96.67%
98.57%
96.82%
12th
94.61%
97.95%
95.74%
Total
97.35%
97.90%
97.645%
Office Hours:
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
NO EARLY Dissmissals after 3pm
No Salida temprana despues de 3pm
_____________________
Andrea Lopez Fernandez
Principal/Directora
Lindsey Campbell
Assistant Principal of Instruction
Middle School
Fernando Quintanilla
Assistant Principal of Operations
Cheryl Clark
Director of College Counseling
Marcos Izaguirre
Transportation Clerk
Arnold Torres
CNP Cafeteria Manager
No School on Friday, April 18, 2014 No Habra Escuela el 18 de April, 2014 Grade
Level
Dear IDEA San Juan Parents,
As we are fast approaching STARR testing, we will not be allowing
students to dismiss early. Please be sure to set appointments as late
as possible in the afternoon to avoid interruption of instruction and
testing. It is also very important that all students arrive on time
everyday to school. Attendance is critical so that students don’t miss
important instruction time that prepares them for all upcoming exams
and to ensure they receive the credits they need to be promoted for
next year.
Reminder:
Next Friday our campus will be closed for Good Friday. There will be
no classes on that day, April 18, 2014. Classes will resume regular
schedule on Monday, April 21, 2014 at 7:45 am.
April 11, 2014
Message from our Academic Counselor:
1. HQ will be conducting a needs assessment on our campus in May. The document attached is the consent
form. Please attach and send home with parent weekly. Below is some wording to include.
English
IDEA Public Schools is committed to students graduating from high school and experiencing success in their pursuit of
a college education. On the road to college, students and families face obstacles and challenges that can, if not addressed,
pose a threat to achieving the ultimate goal of a college degree. IDEA has committed to do whatever it takes to help
students succeed and achieve college for all children.
The first step in accomplishing this is learning more about our Team and Family. To accomplish this, we are preparing
to launch The Communities Project on campuses. As part of this project, we will be conducting focus groups and
interviews (for seniors only) to provide insight and clarity into social, emotional, and physical factors that may impact
student success. Focus group questions will assess where students and families are now and where they want to be, with
the goal of closing the gap between the two.
Spanish
IDEA Public Schools se dedica al éxito de los estudiantes en la escuela secundaria y en su búsqueda de una educación
universitaria. En el camino a la Universidad, los estudiantes y sus familias enfrentan obstáculos y desafíos que pueden , si
no se abordan, amenazar el objetivo final de un título universitario. IDEA se ha comprometido hacer lo que sea
necesario para ayudar a los estudiantes tener éxito y lograr universidad para todos los niños.
El primer paso es aprender más sobre nuestro Equipo y Familia. Nos estamos preparando para lanzar el proyecto de
comunidades “Proyecto 15”. Como parte de este proyecto se llevarán grupos de enfoque y entrevistas (para los del grado
12) para identificar las factores físicos y sociales que puedan afectar el éxito estudiantil. Grupos de enfoque evaluarán el
lugar que nuestros estudiantes y sus familias ahora están y donde quieren estar, con el objetivo de cerrar la brecha entre
los dos.
2.
A second round of STAAR testing (6th -8th grades) is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22nd and Wednesday, April
23rd. Your son or daughter may feel anxious or excited about the exam, so please make sure they have enough
rest and have a hearty breakfast. Testing will begin at 8:00am, so please be on time. Students are to leave
backpacks and electronic devices at home on testing days. ALL TECHNOLOGY WILL BE COLLECTED
AND LOCKED AWAY IN STORAGE UNTIL THE EXAM IS OVER. Students who finish exams before
the end of the testing window will NOT be allowed to leave the room. Students must remain silent until ALL
testers have completed the exam. EARLY DISMISSALS ARE NOT ALLOWED DURING TESTING!