AMP Happenings for the Week of September 21st

Howdy AMP families and students,

The following are important events and happenings for the week of September 21st.

Upcoming Events this Week 

• Friday, September 25th - All student work must be submitted for the 6 Weeks Eligibility Progress Report

Phase 2- NEISD School Phase-In Plan
NEISD will be moving to Phase 2 of its school phase-in plan this week allowing up to 10 students per classroom. Students will still be continuing to learn virtually while on campus with the exception of a few elective courses that students will attend in-person.

As we are re-opening the campus to students, we do have some reminders to share with those students that will be on campus during Phase 2:

• To assist parents/guardians with more flexibility in dropping off students, students now may arrive to campus as early as 8:00 AM (not earlier than 8:00 AM). AMP students arriving to campus at 8:00 AM may be dropped off in one of two locations only: ​​​​​​
  1. AMP main parking lot - the students will report directly to the AMP Commons and be supervised until the passing period begins for the first period of the day.
  2. Madison HS main parking lot - the students will report directly to the Cafeteria and be supervised until the passing period begins for the first period of the day.
• It is still preferred that students be transported to school by parents/guardians and be dropped off between 9:30 AM to 9:50 AM. Students that walk or bike to school should also arrive between 9:30 AM to 9:50 AM.
• If a student will be using NEISD bus transportation, parents/guardians can look up their school bus route information by clicking HERE. School buses will be delivering students to campus between 8:50am to 9:10am and the students will report directly to the cafeteria. If students are utilizing the AMP Magnet Shuttle from their home high school campus, the magnet shuttle schedule can be accessed by clicking HERE.
• The NEISD Student Dress Code will be enforced beginning the week of September 14th. Please refer to the NEISD Secondary Student / Parent Handbook on pages 97 -99 for specifics on dress code expectations.
• If a student is needing breakfast, it will be served beginning at 9:20 AM in the cafeteria.
• Students will need to bring their own face mask and wear it all times while on the campus. Students may remove their face mask when seated in the cafeteria and eating breakfast and/or lunch.
• Students will need to maintain a minimum of 6 feet of social distance while on the campus and follow the directional traffic patterns that are posted inside the buildings.
• It is recommended that students bring a re-fillable water bottle for staying hydrated throughout the day. Water fountains will only be used to fill water bottles.
• Only clear backpacks are allowed by NEISD policy. Mobile computing devices can be secured in a non-clear case and kept in the student's clear backpack.
• Students should bring their personal mobile computing device (laptop, chromebook, iPad) or the mobile computing device loaned to them by the school. If a student does not have a mobile computing device, there will be one available for the student to use while at school.
• Students should bring their charging cable for their mobile computing device.
• Students should bring headphones/earphones to use while doing their virtual instruction from the host teacher's classroom.
• The synchronous school day will end at 3:25 PM and students will be released to the same areas in which parents/guardians dropped them off in the morning. If a student is riding a school bus, they will return to the cafeteria until school buses arrive on campus to depart at 4:35pm PM.

2020-2021 James Madison FFA Membership Fee - 55% Paid!
A reminder that the $20.00 FFA membership fee for the 2020-2021 school year was posted to student accounts on August 24, 2020 via the NEISD School Cash Online app. If you have not done so, parents/guardians will need to register with NEISD School Cash Online to pay this fee. AMP students that have already made a payment of FFA membership fees prior to August 24, 2020 will not see a FFA membership fee posted to their student account.

As of last week, we have reached 55% of our AMP student body that has paid their membership fee! That is a great start on our way to reaching 100%. REMINDER - every student that pays their FFA membership fee will receive a FFA Chapter T-shirt.

​September Community Service Opportunity
The James Madison FFA officers invite the AMP students to take part in this month's community service opportunity called "Make a Senior's Day!" Students are encouraged to send a greeting card to local nursing home residents with an encouraging message. See the attached flier for details on how to join in on this great opportunity to lift up people in our community.

Senior Picture Information
AMP Seniors will be able to schedule an on campus Senior Picture session in the foyer of the Performing Arts Center (PAC) on September 24th or September 25th. This is a cap and gown sitting and is only available by APPOINTMENT (no walk-ins will be accepted). To make an appointment, go to: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/ch2vgl1c/. 

Things to know:

• NHS members - let the photographer know that you  are a NHS member; there will be no honor cords in this picture.
  
• COVID-19 Safety Guidelines - please arrive wearing a mask (mask can be removed for pictures); there is a limit of 1 guest per Senior in the PAC; caps and gowns will be steamed after each use
  
• Session instructions - this session is a cap and gown yearbook pose at no charge to the student; gentlemen should wear or bring a collared dress shirt (white is suggested) and a neck tie; ladies do not have to wear anything specific because a white collar will be provided to wear under the gown
  
  

​If you are interested in other sessions including tuxedo, drape, or casual pictures, you may book an appointment with Prestige Studio online at: http://www.prestigeportraits.com/sanantonio.

Guidance and Counseling News
Upcoming Virtual College Visits
Go to Mrs. Myers' Google Classroom (https://classroom.google.com/c/MTIyNjgyOTEyNTU3?cjc=abdalrd) 30 minutes before the virtual college visit to view the zoom link. Madison HS will have a Texas A&M admissions counselor virtually on the first Monday of every month at 3:30 pm.

• September 22nd @ 9:00 AM: Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX
• September 28th @ 8:45 AM: Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
  
• September 28th @ 3:30 PM: University of Texas - San Antonio
• October 5th @ 3:30 PM: Baylor University
  
• October 9th @ 3:30 PM: Angelo State University

​Transcripts

• Official transcript requests will continue to be completed online using ScribOrder .
• All unofficial transcripts should be accessed via Skyward Family Access Portal and can be found under the "portfolio" tile. These transcripts can be downloaded by you, as needed.
• Questions? Please contact Mrs. Norma Cooper.

Financial Aid Family Night
Madison will be have a virtual Financial Aid Family Night on Thursday, September 24th at 6pm. Parents must register at https://forms.gle/Z4QL81rNksZPLtg3A and a Zoom meeting link will be sent to you.  A Financial Aid Family Night flier is attached. 

Scholarship Opportunities
Seniors are highly encouraged to join Mrs. Myers' Google Classroom to find the most up-to-date information about available scholarship opportunities and financial aid resources. Our college advisors, Ms. Cole and Mr. Medina, are also posting information regularly to include college success workshops and advising sessions. 

Current scholarship opportunities listed in the Google Classroom are:

• Bexar County Clearing House Scholarship
• QuestBridge National College Match
  
• Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
  
• Coca Cola Scholarship
  
• College Board Opportunity Scholarship
  

Stay Connected with Us!
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Stay connected with the AMP for the 2020-2021 school year!

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