Fertitta Families,

 

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We invite you to embrace our theme for the year, “Destination: First Class.” This theme promotes excellence in everything we do inside and outside of our campus. Our goal is to ensure a First Class middle school experience for all of our stakeholders. The Leadership Academy program has provided ALL students the opportunity to be involved on our campus in various ways and we will continue this journey in all grade levels. Additionally, students and families that meet the criteria of our Lead On program will be informed by administration and provided additional opportunities to support our school community. The requirements are the same as in past years and open to students that meet the criteria outlined in our Lead On program. Those students that complete the requirements will earn the Above & Beyond Award at the end of the year. Additionally, Lead On students are              automatically eligible for the end of the year grade level trip as long as they continue to meet the  requirements.

 

As we begin the new school year, remember that school will begin each morning at 8:00 a.m. and students are allowed on campus beginning at 7:30 a.m. Fertitta is on a 4x4 block schedule, which means students will have four classes a day with the final dismissal bell sounding at 2:11 p.m. If a student has a Zero Period, school will begin at 7:05am and those students will have five classes a day. We expect students to complete all of their assignments, and we will not let students be satisfied with missing work or poor test grades. Please take time to read this handbook carefully. We expect students to study and meet with their teachers or counselor if they begin to struggle with their work. We expect students to be leaders at all times, be good citizens at Fertitta Leadership Academy, be positive role models to one another, and exhibit the Fertitta 15 daily on our campus. In addition, remember that a mandatory Standard Student Attire (SSA) is in place and all students must adhere to the policies posted on our website. Student safety is a top priority and all students will be required to wear a lanyard with their student ID daily. Finally, new this year are cell phone pouches. Every student locker has a cell phone pouch hanging inside of it for students to use. Students may keep the cell phone in the pouch in their locker or take the cell phone pouch from class to class. If a cell phone is out during instructional time, it will be confiscated and a parent/guardian will need to come pick it up from the SSS Office.

 

Remember that middle school is an experience like no other! You will participate in amazing student assemblies, engaging activities, and student recognition programs. Make sure you join clubs, activities and athletic teams to meet new friends and take pride in your school. Your positive attitude and involvement in the school builds school spirit and allows you to be a part of greatness! Our staff is committed to ensuring your success, and we will never give up on you! I wish you all the best this school year and can’t wait to get to know all of our Firebirds!

 

Sincerely,

Greg Siqueiros

Principal

 

~CHALLENGING THE EDUCATIONAL STATUS QUO BY BREAKING ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL BOUNDARIES~