Join us at the first general meeting of the year on the 30th at 6 PM, in the Teaching Theater.  After the meeting, the PTO will host a Q&A for prospective families with Heights HS Admin and some of our amazing students.  We hope to see you there! 

The next Coffee with the Principal will be on Wednesday, January 31st at 8:45 am.  Hope to see you there!

We have lots of several openings for volunteers in February.  We need your help! Sign up here.

AP/IB Saturday Academy (2.10.2024) - Registration Link: rmd.me/ul8miOf5EHq

• WHAT? AP/IB Saturday Academy
• WHEN? Saturday, February 10, 2024, 7:45am-12p
• WHERE? Milby High School, 1601 Broadway St, Houston, TX 77012
• WHY? Learn useful strategies and tips from excellent AP and IB teachers that will help you prepare for AP and IB exams
• The event is free, open to all HISD AP and IB students and teachers, and breakfast will be provided in the cafeteria starting at 7:45 am. Students should bring a notebook and writing utensils. Students should inquire with their school if transportation is provided.
• Students may choose to attend up to three 55-minute sessions from a variety of course options. Register here by February 10th. (Each session will repeat three times unless otherwise indicated.)
• Giveaways and Prizes
• The College Readiness Department will also offer 4 sessions.
• If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Chris Bowser at cbowser@houstonisd.org / (713) 556-7240.

Sunrise Centers, a new initiative of Houston ISD, are service hubs designed to provide HISD students and their families with a variety of resources. Sunrise Centers are co-located in community spaces and are a one-stop-shop for social service support, providing the following core supports:

• Medical Care
• Mental Health
• Case Management
• Clothes/Uniform Shop
• Food Pantry & Markets
• Student and Parent Enrichment

The closest one to Heights HS is housed in the old Brock Elementary School at 1417 Houston Ave.

Visit the Sunrise Centers website to learn more.

Heights will host an IB showcase Thursday, February 15, from 6-7:30pm in the Cafeteria. Visit with current IB students about their work!

This year's IB showcase features not only work from Heights students (DP, CP, and sophomore Personal Projects), but also Hogg Middle School (IB Middle Years Program) and Harvard Elementary (IB Primary Years Program) students.

Attention all FUTURE bulldogs!  A few more tour dates have been added for 8th grade families. Tours will be @ 1:30pm.  Parents, you MUST sign up on our sign-up genius.  Due to high demand, we cannot accommodate walk-ins.  Once you have signed up, make sure you arrive between 1:15pm-1:30pm.  Can’t wait to meet y’all! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Corona: icorona@houstonisd.org.

School choice applications opened on January 18. The following is the latest update from HISD:..................

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Class of 2024 graduation will be Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 12 pm (barring any changes from the district!).  Mr. Montanez will share more details as they are received.

Reminders from Mr. Montanez to make sure you can graduate:

“Grades - If you failed a class for Semester 1, you need to get with your counselor to sign up for credit recovery.  Also, if you are in a grad lab class you need to start finishing up those classes.  This semester will go by quickly.

AA - Attendance appeals will start soon, please get with your counselor to enroll in Saturday school and clear any NGs.

Please stay on top of your grades and attendance this semester!”

Check the HHS College Center site often!  Updates include scholarships, college fly-in programs, university virtual information, application steps, and more!
Check out the Scholarship Opportunities 23-24
Follow the HHS College Center site for Class of 2024
Follow the HHS College Center Instagram
** Senior Dues pay here**

Yearbook Ads on Sale - If you would like to honor your senior with a yearbook ad, create and purchase a custom ad here. Yearbooks for seniors are included in senior dues, but ads must be purchased separately. The last day to purchase a yearbook ad is February 8!!

Marvy Finger Family Foundation SCHOLARSHIP is open!! Visit this website for the application and more information. 💰 This scholarship is for seniors interested in a trade certificate or license from HCC or San Jacinto. Stop by the College Center for more info and attend the presentation!!

Senior Parents,

The Heights College Center has a FAFSA workshop scheduled for Saturday, January 27th from 10:00am-1:00pm. We will have donuts and coffee!

We will meet in the Teaching Theater. Please make sure to bring a laptop. The senior needs to be present to make sure the FAFSA is submitted properly.

With the new and updated FAFSA, we have encountered numerous issues and glitches. We don’t have all the answers, but we are here to help!

Please complete this form if you plan to attend, so we have an estimate of attendees.http://bit.ly/SaturdayFAFSA

Creating an FSA ID at www.fafsa.gov before the event is crucial for a smooth FAFSA application process. Additionally, the attached checklist details the necessary information that you will need to complete the FAFSA efficiently.

Let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We are always available to help you and your senior!

-Ms. Schumacher and Ms. Garcia 

Carmen Alonzo Schumacher, M.S.
College & Career Readiness Advisor

Heights High School
713-865-4400 (school)

Remember, completing the FAFSA is a graduation requirement!  Additional wWorkshop dates are below.

FAFSA Lunch Workshops:

February 5th
February 14th

All workshops will be held in the Teaching Theater

The College Center will continue to communicate with seniors and parents. Encourage your student to check their Outlook email daily. You can also find more information on our Senior newsletter: www.smore.com/sq6d9 and Instagram: @Heights2college 

Thanks,  Ms. Schumacher and Ms. Garcia

Class of 2025
Remind code: @78cfcg3
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/heights2025/
Instagram: @heightsco2025

Juniors will be taking the digital SAT exam at school on March 20, 2024.  Khan Academy offers free digital practice!

Ms. Nelson (IB Coordinator) will lead an IB informational meeting on Thursday evening, February 15, from 6-6:30pm in the Teaching Theater for sophomores and sophomore parents interested in the IB Diploma and Career programs.  Participants are invited to attend the IB Showcase in the cafeteria immediately following the meeting: https://heightshsib.weebly.com/

League of Women Voters of Houston internship - Passionate about democracy? Want to empower youth voters? Apply for the High School Civic Engagement Internship Program with Rice University!  See the flyer here.

Info about cheerleader and mascot tryouts - There is a MANDATORY meeting on February 1 for those interested in cheerleader and mascot tryouts; includes incoming Bulldogs.  Info here.

Current high school sophomores & juniors are invited to apply for the 2024 SEES Internship! Participants complete distance learning modules & guided remote work prior to onsite summer internships at The University of Texas at Austin.  Applications are due Feb. 24.https://www.csr.utexas.edu/sees-internship/

The Pangea Network’s young women’s leadership challenge application is now open. It takes place during the summer in Houston, and the cost is $500. Scholarships are available.  Applications are due April 1. https://empowered2lead.org/

Support the HHS Baseball Fundraiser: https://verticalraise.com/fundraiser/heights-2024-baseball-fundraiser

See the flyer for Redcoats tryout info!

Support our Heights HS softball team as they raise money to kick off another winning season!  You can donate via Venmo & Cashapp!  Thank you to Heights Mobil Car Care!

COMPETITION SEASON IS FINALLY HERE!!!!😆Don’t miss a chance to see the Redcoats perform!! We hope to see you during this year comp season!!🤭💕

Volunteer opportunity for responsible MS and HS students. Heights Kids' Day of Music needs volunteers to help with their upcoming festival March 23. Info and volunteer form here: