Spring 2016

VOLUME XVIIl ISSUE 1I

Automotive Technology Students Excel at State Competition

Pictured standing from left: Michael Martinez, KHS; Brendan Tokarski, MRHS; Richard Alexandre, MRHS; Thomas

Hughes, MCHS; Trevor Brown, CRHS; Manuel Garcia, CRHS; Zachary Crowell, CRHS; and Alexander Millen, CRHS.

Front row from left: Mark Villegas, MRHS; Carlos Caballero, MRHS; and Momen Choukair, MRHS. Story on page 3.

Celebrations 1-2

Automotive News 3-4

MCTC News 5-7

Culinary News 8

Vet Med News 9

Cosmetology News 10-11

Library Databases 12

Spring Exam Schedule 13

Spring Exemptions Policy 14

IN THIS ISSUE

Congratulations to Shelby Thomas,

Miller’s 2016 Teacher of the Year! Story on page 2.

Pictured at left are:

Judy Gray, Shelby Thomas, & Dr. Anna Webb-Storey

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Teacher of the Year

Miller Career & Technology Center’s 2016 campus Teacher of the Year is Ms. Shelby Thomas. Ms. Thomas teaches Academic English III at Miller Career & Technology Center (MCTC). She has taught English at MCTC since 2014. Prior to joining the Miller team, Ms. Thomas taught one year in Louisiana. Ms. Thomas exhibits a remarkable passion for teaching her students and ensuring their success. She has an astonishing devotion to the field of education. Ms. Thomas is creative, talented, and incorporates teaching methodologies to engage the students in the lessons. She does a superb job modeling expected skills and strategies. Student engagement is the norm in Ms. Thomas’ classes. Ms. Thomas currently serves as the campus representative for the Superintendent’s Employee Roundtable. She also serves as a representative for KISD’s Safe Schools Parent Academy. She was selected as the district-wide secondary Digital Star Teacher for the 3

rd six weeks. She was

nominated for the Texas Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award (winners will be announced this month). From 2009–2013 Ms. Thomas was a Board Member for Louisiana State University’s National Council for Teachers of English. Ms. Thomas is a 2009 graduate of Cinco Ranch High School.

Congratulations Ms. Shelby Thomas!

Teacher of the Year News ———

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Automotive Technology News ———

Automotive Technology SkillsUSA Texas State Conference

On April 1

st and 2

nd, students from the Miller Career & Technology Center (MCTC) Automotive

Technology program competed in the SkillsUSA Texas State Conference, held in Corpus Christi, TX. The students competed in the Student Job Skill Exhibit (project) competition, which showcases students’ abilities in rebuilding/remanufacturing components from automobiles that are typically rebuilt/remanufactured for use in the automotive industry. Students are required to follow industry-style procedures using industry-style tools and equipment during this process. In other words, students complete the same type of work as technicians currently working in the automotive repair industry. Part of the procedure also requires documentation of the entire process (including pictures, procedures, specifications, and test results) that is contained in an approved folder/binder. Students do the vast majority of this work outside of their regular automotive studies. At the State Conference, all Student Job Skill Exhibits are judged against strict criteria that are aimed at promoting professional work practices. Fifty percent (50%) of their score is from their documentation and the remaining 50% is from their project. Students competed against SkillsUSA students from across the state of Texas. All of our students’ projects won either 1

st or 2

nd place.

These are outstanding results! Congratulations to these students for their accomplishments!

Students who competed and their Student Job Skill Exhibits were as follows:

Blue Ribbon Rosette:

Richard Alexandre (MRHS) & Michael Martinez (KHS): Gasoline Engine Supercharger

Alexander Millen (CRHS) & Zachary Crowell (CRHS): Engine Electrical Component, Alternator

Thomas Hughes (MCHS): Engine Electrical Component, Starter

Red Ribbon Rosette:

Carlos Carballo (MRHS) & Mark Villegas (MRHS): Gasoline Engine Turbocharger

Momen Choukair (MRHS) & Brendan Tokarski (MRHS): Engine Electrical Component, Alternator

Manuel Garcia (CRHS) & Trevor Brown (CRHS): Engine Electrical Component, Alternator

Back row from left: Mark Villegas, MRHS;

Carlos Carballo, MRHS; Manuel Garcia,

CRHS. Front Row: Alexander Millen, CRHS;

Richard Alexandre, MRHS; Michael Martinez,

KHS; Thomas Hughes, MCHS.

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Collision & Refinishing News ———

In 2008, with the opening of the newly renovated building, Miller Career & Technology Center started the Collision & Refinishing Technology program as part of our Transportation, Distribution & Logistics career cluster. Below are pictures of students showing samples of the amazing work that has been accomplished through this program.

Jason Juarez, MRHS.

David Blasco, KHS. Michael Stugeon, THS; Miguel Maldonado, KHS; and

Alejandro Marin Tejeda, MRHS.

Marco De Leon, MRHS.

Pictured from left: Angel

Garcia Lopez, MRHS; Abel

Alejandres, MRHS; Anthony

Reyes, MCHS.

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Building for the Future

In 2008 Miller Career & Technology Center underwent a major expansion & renovation. Over 70,000 square feet of

space was added to the first floor which included several new state-of-the art career programs. Miller is currently

under construction once again! The MCTC staff is very excited about the 40,000 square feet of space on the 2nd floor

that is now being renovated to add a cutting edge Allied Health area which will include a new Dental Assisting program,

all district-wide Health Science clinical rotations and Emergency Medical Technician programs, as well as Miller’s

current Pharmacy Tech program. A Manufacturing program will also be a newly added course. The 2nd floor programs

will open in 2017. A Cyber Security program will also be available to the students beginning in 2017. This summer our

Vet Med program will be renovated with a new cutting edge lab ready to open this August, 2016.

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Thursday, June 2nd

Progress Reports: Early Dismissal: Report Cards:

Wednesday, May 11th Thursday, June 2nd Mailed Wednesday, June 8th

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Library Buzz

Summer Reading Lists

Summer reading lists can be found on the Katy ISD website under the Students tab--Learning Resources

http://www.katyisd.org/students/Pages/default.aspx. Remember to also check with your local libraries for summer

activities and interesting reads to keep reading and problem-solving skills active during the summer months.

MCTC Library Website

Check out the MCTC Library website for information about the library or to access links to great websites about

plagiarism, citations, local libraries, and reading lists. http://www.katyisd.org/campus/MCTC/Pages/Library.aspx

Facebook & Twitter

Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to keep up with happenings at Miller and especially the library!

Miller Career & Technology Center Library http://www.facebook.com/MillerCareerTechnologyCenterLibrary

or @MillerLibrary https://twitter.com/MillerLibrary; #TheMillerCareerExperience.

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Recycling at MCTC

Join our recycling program! Single Stream recycling bins are available throughout the campus for paper, plastic,

aluminum, glass, and most other recyclables.

What else can you do to help?

Miller Career & Technology Center wants your paper. Please help us earn money by depositing your household paper

in the Paper Retriever bin every week. If 400 families put their paper in the Paper Retriever bin each week, our school

would collect more than 4000 pounds or 2.0 tons of paper per week.

Deposit your school paper, office paper, newspaper, catalogs, magazines,

junk mail, and envelopes in the Paper Retriever recycling bin every week.

Our school and the environment thank you!

MCTC NEWS ———

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MCTC News ———

Miller’s Interview Day

More than 300 Miller students from all Katy ISD high schools participated in Interview Day on March 9

th at the Robert R. Shaw Center for STEAM. Over 60 knowledgeable individuals, including

representatives from Business & Industry, Katy ISD personnel, and retirees volunteered to participate in Miller’s Interview Day. The students were required to dress professionally, create a resume, and complete a job application. After interviewing the students, the volunteer Judges provided them immediate feedback discussing strengths and areas for growth. The students were required to write a thank you note to their respective interview Judge expressing their gratitude for volunteering and for providing valuable constructive feedback to assist them with their future career endeavors.

Miller’s Awards Ceremony

Pictured from left: Travis Fossum, THS, and Mrs. Marlys Jaime; Ivana Bercion, MCHS, and Mrs. Nemec; Kate Nagel, OTHS, and Dr. Anna Webb-Storey, Principal; Cristian Martinez, MCHS, and Mr. Holmes; and Daniela Orozco, THS, and Mrs. Paulus.

Miller Career & Technology Center hosted their annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 12th at

the Robert R. Shaw Center for STEAM. Students were recognized in the following areas; Academic Achievement Award: presented for outstanding achievement in a particular subject area; Most Outstanding Student Award: presented for exceptionally high quality of character evidenced by behavior as well as accelerated academic attainment and professional career achievement; Professional Achievement Award: presented for outstanding performance in a professional career area; Exemplary Attendance Award: presented for exemplary attendance at the Miller campus; and The Heart of Miller Award: presented to the student who demonstrates the most improvement in academic, social, and career advancement: the student is dedicated, consistent, and exhibits a professional work ethic throughout his/her Miller experience; the student who is, and always will be the heart of Miller Career & Technology Center! Kate Nagel, a senior from Tompkins High School, is a second year student at Miller. She is currently enrolled in the Film I program. Last year she completed the Audio Engineering program, and she has been a member for 2 years of our Live Action Media Broadcast System’s crew, better known as LAMBS. Students selected to be part of the LAMBS crew operate the video board at the Katy ISD football stadium. At each football game, the students run the five live-action cameras and control functions such as instant replay, commercials, splash video graphics, or they serve as the Technical Director. Kate has been accepted into Texas Tech as well as the Texas Tech football video crew. Her dream is to go into Live Media Broadcast. Congratulations Kate!

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MCTC News ———

Katy ISD Awards of Excellence

The Katy ISD Awards of Excellence event honors 12 students from each high school in KISD who have risen to the top of the class in the following categories: English & Journalism, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Career & Technical Education, Performing & Fine Arts and At-Large. These students then select an Outstanding Teacher who has impacted their high school career.

Rosa Garcia

Outstanding teacher: Mrs. Rena Long

Category: Career & Technical Education

Rosa plans to study Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University.

Ann Le

Outstanding teacher: Mrs. Elizabeth Tucker

Category: Career & Technical Education

Ann plans to major in Biology at the University of Houston.

Student Showcase and Car Show Event

Katy ISD students attending Miller Career & Technology Center for Engineering Design & Development, the PACE business internship program, and the Gifted & Talented Online Independent Study & Mentorship course presented their year-long capstone projects at the Spring Showcase on May 17th at the Robert R. Shaw Center for STEAM, (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics). Automotive technology students hosted a car show and displayed their state award-winning projects. Engineering students researched and developed products in mechanical, civil, electrical, and other engineering fields. Projects included a pneumatic powered net launcher to safely capture drones, eye glasses for the visually impaired that combine echo location, GPS, and a camera to aid navigation, an electromagnetic induction converter that uses automobiles to produce clean energy, a time-saving excavator arm for construction, and an automatic contact lens cleaning case. PACE students, who participated in year-long internships with doctors, engineers, and business and industry professionals, presented independent research projects in the fields of health science, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), business, and law. Online Independent Study & Mentorship students identified real-world problems and found creative and innovative solutions with the guidance of a mentor in a particular field. Their wide-ranging projects included an arm sling to help stroke victims, an improved seat belt for wheelchair users, a portable system for detecting dehydration in athletes, and an online resource for researchers of Colony Collapse Disorder (honeybees.)

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Culinary Arts News ———

Culinary Students Shine at SkillsUSA

On April 1st and 2

nd , Miller’s Culinary Arts students competed in a variety of events at the SkillsUSA

Texas State Conference, held in Corpus Christi, TX. Below are the exciting results of the competition.

Award of Excellence- Culinary Job Exhibit

Bronze- Commercial Baking Technical Knowledge

Bronze- Culinary Arts Technical Knowledge

3rd

Place - Culinary Quiz Bowl

Jonathan Abbott (MCHS)

Ricky Alas (SLHS)

Hayley Arnold (SLHS)

Hector Gonzalez (MRHS)

Joann Loomis (THS)

Ashley Marin (MRHS)

5th place - Commercial Baking- 4th Place - Culinary Arts- State Qualifier - Culinary Exhibit-

Natalie Gonzalez (SLHS) Aaron Kalenda (THS) Ricky Alas (SLHS)

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Thank you Katy for supporting Miller Vet Programs!

The MCTC Veterinary Sciences program would like to recognize and thank all of the community partners who have given time and support to the Vet Med students this year. Guest speakers this year included Ms. Joyce Brod, Director of the Veterinary Technology program for Lone Star College, Teresa Shisk-Saling, Director of Reptile Hospice and Sanctuary of Texas, Anna Marie Pool, owner of Paw Prints Dojo grooming, and Trey Baskerville, a former MCTC Vet Med student and current LSU student.

This year’s Vet Med II students also interned at the following locations: All Pets Animal Hospital Katy Vet Clinic Cinco Animal Hospital Kingsland Boulevard Animal Hospital Circle B Vet Clinic Long Meadow Vet Clinic Citizens for Animal Protection Mayde Creek Animal Health Center Fulshear Animal Hospital Pet Medical Center of Katy Grand Park Animal Clinic Special Pals Grand Westheimer Animal Hospital VCA Kelliwood Highland Knolls Vet Clinic Waggin’ Tails Pet Ranch Katy Equine Williamsburg Vet Clinic Katy Pet Wellness Solutions

Veterinary Sciences News ———

Pictured from left: Nina Trisic, THS; Jossant Bonilla, MRHS; Landon Thayer, KHS; Julius Sanders, CRHS; Diana Bonilla, MCHS; Carmin Lopez-Martinez,

THS; Lauren Diets, KHS; Jessica Rivera, KHS; and Julia Francis, MCHS;

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Cosmetology News ———

Cosmetology Performs Makeovers in the Community

On Saturday, May 7th, several of our cosmetology students performed hair services and makeup for

the 8th grade students at Katy Junior High for their 8

th grade dance. The junior high girls were

extremely excited to receive the services, and the Cosmetology students were thrilled to not only have the experience, but to also see the transformations and smiles on the girls’ faces! The pictures are from a power point presentation titled “The Miller Experience!” which was provided by Katy Jr. High’s Diagnostic Specialist, Tiffanye Dorsey, who worked with MCTC to make this event possible.

Pictured from left: Mrs. Amey, Instructor; Anyeli Jaramillo Ramirez, KHS; Damaris Cruz, CRHS; Julieta Covarrubias, THS; Gabrielle Dean, KHS; Karla

Benavides, OTHS; Gewndalyn Broskey, KHS; Shannon Chap, THS; and Makenzie Lee, CRHS.

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Cosmetology news ———

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MCtC Library online resources———

To access KISD email from home:

URL: http://mykaty.katyisd.org Login with your student ID number and password

To access the KISD Library Resources:

URL: https://library.katyisd.org/ Choose your home campus or MCTC.

To access the MCTC eBooks:

URL: http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/katy60937?db=GVRL

Password: lonestar

To access KISD Databases:

URL: http://mykaty.katyisd.org

Under the Library tabs. Remote user & password: katyisd

KISD Databases ABC-CLIO

American Government

American History

Ancient History

World Geography

World History

Brain Pop & en Espanol

Britannica Online & en Espanol

Britannica Image Quest

Culture Grams

World Edition

Kids Edition States Edition

Provinces Edition– Canada

Discovery Education

Gale Group

Academic OneFile

Biography in Context

Educator’s Reference Complete

Gale Virtual Reference Library

General OneFile

Gale Group continued:

¡Informe!

InfoTrac Newstand

Kids InfoBits

Literature Resource Center

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

Power Search

Science in Context

Scribner Writers Series

Student Resource Center: Junior

Student Resources in Context

Twayne Authors Series

U.S. History in Context

World History in Context

Maps 101

SIRS

Decades

Discoverer

Knowledge Source

Texas Handbook

World Book Encyclopedia & en Espanol

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Office of the Assistant Superintendents

2015 - 2016 SPRING SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 26 – Full Day [Students must attend classes through 5th period.]

Period 1 – Class 7:20 – 8:10 Period 2 – Class 8:14 – 8:59 Period 3 – Class 9:03 – 9:47 LUNCH Period 4 – Class 11:20– 12:10 Period 5 – Class 12:15 – 12:45 PERIOD 7 – EXAM 12:55 – 2:40 Students will not be released from an exam until the end of the exam period.

Tuesday, May 31 – Full Day [Students must attend 4th and 5th period.]

Period 1 – Class 7:20 – 7:35 PERIOD 1 – EXAM 7:35 – 9:25 Students will not be released from an exam until the end of the exam period. LUNCH Period 4 – Class 11:20 – 12:10 Period 5 – Class 12:15 – 12:45 PERIOD 6 – EXAM 12:55 – 2:40 Students will not be released from an exam until the end of the exam period.

Wednesday, June 1 – Full Day [Students must attend 4th and 5th period.] Period 2 – Class 7:20 – 7:35 PERIOD 2 – EXAM 7:35 – 9:25 Students will not be released from an exam until the end of the exam period. LUNCH Period 4 – Class 10:50 – 11:35 (Time is approximate. Follow home campus bell schedule.) Period 5 – Class 11:40 – 12:18 (Time is approximate. Follow home campus bell schedule.)

PERIOD 3 – EXAM 12:50 – 2:40 Students will not be released from an exam until the end of the exam period.

Thursday, June 2 – AM Only PERIOD 4 – EXAM 7:20 – 9:10 Students will not be released from an exam until the end of the exam period. No transportation from Miller to home campuses following period 4 exam. PERIOD 5 – EXAM 9:55 – 11:35 11:35-Buses depart Miller for district drop-off points. Students WILL NOT be transported back to home campus.

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Procedures to Earn Spring Semester Exam Exemptions

Second semester exam exemptions will be offered for students who have met the state’s 90% attendance requirement, which means they must have enrolled on or before January 15, 2016. If a student has not been in attendance in any school and enrolls after the above date, he/she is not eligible for second semester credit and exemptions unless/until he/she completes the requirements established by the individual campus attendance committee. For those students enrolling from other districts/states who have previously attended a school, their attendance for this year will be considered in determining eligibility. If more than three days of school have been missed as absence and/or for moving, the student will not be eligible for spring semester exemptions.

Students may earn exemption status by reaching the following standards during the second semester:

meet the district’s grade and attendance standards for the 4th, 5th, and 6th six-weeks and application

requirements (see bolded section below)

have NO conduct grade of U in any class;

have no Level 2, 3, 4, or 5 offenses (as outlined in KISD Discipline Plan and Student Code of Conduct) that result in more than a combined total of six (6) hours of any type of detention, or any in-school or out of school suspension, or higher consequences.

owe no fines or fees.

District grade, attendance and application requirements for earning exemption status:

Course average of A (90 – 100) with no more than 3 absences

Course average of B (80 – 89) with no more than 2 absences

Course average of C (75 – 79) with no more than 1 absence

-A student may not exempt a class in which he/she has an N in conduct -For exemption purposes, three tardies to a class will equal one absence -Classes are independent of one another for attendance and grades -Students must meet campus requirements related to submission deadlines, verification procedures for securing their exemptions.

Ninth grade students may exempt one exam* Tenth grade students may exempt two exams* Eleventh grade students may exempt three exams* Twelfth grade students may exempt all exams during the spring semester*

*With the exception of seniors, students cannot exempt the same class both semesters. In other words

spring semester exam exemption class must be different than the fall semester class, except for seniors.

*Students are required to attend school during exam week for all classes/courses (band, choir, study hall, student assistant, athletics, etc.) unless an exam exemption has been earned in that specific class.

NOTE: HCCS dual-credit courses CANNOT be exempted.

Semester exam exemptions will be offered during the Spring Semester for the 2015-2016 school year. Below are exemption procedures for Spring Semester.

►►►A student who meets all requirements except the attendance requirement may apply for an exemption consideration of 1-2 additional absences if the student believes these resulted from extenuating

circumstances. See the grade level principal for the application. ◄◄◄