Communication Trees

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CONTACT US

IDEA Walzem College Prep

6445 Walzem Road

San Antonio, Texas 78239

210-239-4600

www.ideapublicschools.org

Andrea Fernandez

Principal, College Prep

Desiree Sandoval

Principal in Residence

Shandra Johnson

Principal in Residence

Alicia Ramirez

Asst. Principal of Instruction

Carlos Alvarado

Asst. Principal of Instruction

Ana Armstead-Speaker

Asst. Principal of Operations

Jennifer Russell

Academic Counselor

Lauren Ayala

College Counselor

Date: September 16, 2017

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

FAQ:

- How many hours does my scholar need? Students are required to

earn 50 community service hours by the end of their 9th grade year.

The total needed to graduate is 125 hours. If students come this

Saturday from 9-12p they will earn 4 hours (Students are getting a

bonus hour since our previous event has to be rescheduled).

Students can also earn hours by bringing in the supplies on the list.

For every 3 items brought in, they earn 1 hour. Community service

events are scheduled once a month to help students earn hours, but

they must also do community service on their own in order to meet

the 50 hour requirement. For example, volunteer at an animal

shelter, retirement home, hospital, etc.

Does it ever seem to you like everything costs a lot of money? Are there things you want, but they

simply cost too much?

Well, don’t be too disheartened because the best things in life are free. Now listen to this American

proverb:

There is nothing that costs so little nor goes so far as courtesy.

Think about it. Being well-mannered, kind, and respectful to others doesn’t cost you a penny, but it’s

worth a great deal. In fact, it can help you succeed in life. And it not only enriches your life, it enriches

the lives of those around you. Today, remember this: courtesy pays.

Make it a great day… or not. The choice is yours.

Wolves Parent Weekly September 12, 2017

IMPORTANT DATES:

Sept. 6-Sept. 15: Hurricane Harvey Relief Drive

Sept. 12: Wolves Parent Weekly posted

Sept. 16: 9th Grade Community Service Event

9:00am-12:00pm

Sept. 19: Wolves Parent Weekly Posted

Sept. 22: No 21st Century program due to Early

Release

Sept. 29: Curriculum Game/Homework Boot Camp

*Be on the lookout for this season’s Volleyball &

Football schedule!

Walzem College Prep Communication Tree We want to partner with families in the best way possible. We also want to be able to direct their concerns to the person who can most immediately meet their

needs. Different adults in the building are more knowledgeable about and/or are directly in charge of certain things that happen in the building. Therefore, the communication trees below, specific to family concerns, are the best way to get answers or receive proper communication. We ask families to use these

communication trees so they can get the information they are seeking. If one person on the tree is not able to address a family’s concern, we encourage families to reach out to the next person on the tree. Families should always receive a response to communication within 24 hours. For concerns regarding things happening

inside your child’s classroom (an interaction with teacher, behavioral incident, academic progress) 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade

Homeroom Teacher Homeroom Teacher Homeroom Teacher Homeroom Teacher

Mrs. Ramirez (Assistant Principal) Mrs. Ramirez (Assistant Principal) Mr. Alvarado (Assistant Principal) Mr. Alvarado (Assistant Principal)

Ms. Sandoval (Principal in Residence) Ms. Sandoval (Principal in Residence) Mrs. Johnson (Principal in Residence) Mrs. Johnson (Principal in Residence)

Mrs. Fernandez (Principal) Mrs. Fernandez (Principal) Mrs. Fernandez (Principal) Mrs. Fernandez (Principal)

For concerns regarding things like bullying or social emotional concerns:

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade

Ms. Russell (Academic Counselor) Ms. Russell (Academic Counselor) Ms. Russell (Academic Counselor) Ms. Russell (Academic Counselor)

Mrs. Ramirez (Assistant Principal)

Mrs. Ramirez (Assistant Principal) Mr. Alvarado (Assistant Principal) Mr. Alvarado (Assistant Principal)

Ms. Sandoval (Principal in Residence) Ms. Sandoval (Principal in Residence) Mrs. Johnson (Principal in Residence) Mrs. Johnson (Principal in Residence)

Mrs. Fernandez (Principal) Mrs. Fernandez (Principal) Mrs. Fernandez (Principal) Mrs. Fernandez (Principal)

Walzem College Prep Teachers Juan Rivera 6th Grade Math Pre-AP juan.rivera@ideapublicschools.org 210-529-2635

Cindy Jones 6th Grade ELA Pre-AP cindy.jones@ideapublicschools.org 210-773-9368

Awilda Rivas-Fernandez 6th / 7th Grade Science awilda.rivas@ideapublicschools.org 210-984-0864

Francisco Garcia 6th / 7th Grade Humanities Pre-AP francisco.garcia@ideapublicschools.org 956-373-2793

Bria Bennett 6th / 7th PE bria.bennett@ideapublicschools.org 210-267-7523

Argra Thompson 6th / 7th Grade AR Zone argra.thompson@ideapublicschools.org 210-776-0949

Christian Stout 6th / 7th Grade HotSpot Christian.stout@ideapublicschools.org 210-305-1392

Ibbys Benavides 7th Grade Math Pre-AP ibbys.benavides@ideapublicschools.org 210-773-3560

Katherine Coley 7th Grade ELA Pre-AP katherine.coley@ideapublicschools.org 210-639-4899

Stephanie Harkiewicz 8th Grade Math Pre-AP stephanie.harkiewicz@ideapublicschools.org 210-984-0868

Celeste Mansell 8th Grade ELA Pre-AP celeste.mansell@ideapublicschools.org 210-350-1504

Miguel Carpio 8th Grade Science Miguel.carpio@ideapublicschools.org 210-350-1504

Sean Anderson 8th Grade Humanities Pre-AP sean.anderson@ideapublicschools.org 210-367-6779

Dayana Brito-Moreno 9th Grade Geometry Pre-AP dayana.brito@ideapublicschools.org 210-620-2598

Lisa Larson 9th Grade English I Pre-AP lisa.larson@ideapublicschools.org 210-625-2598

Credo Djedje 9th Grade Biology Pre-AP credo.djedje@ideapublicschools.org 210-636-0101

Melissa Vasquez 9th Grade AP Human Geo. melissa.vasquez@ideapublicschools.org 210-620-0284

Megan Doss 9th Grade Art Teacher megan.doss@ideapublicschools.org 210-630-0284

Catalina A. La Llave 8th / 9th Grade Spanish I & II catalina.lallave@ideapublicschools.org 210-350-5201

Robert Mahoney 8th / 9th PE Robert.Mahoney@ideapublicschools.org 210-724-7219

Cristelo Juarez Math Teacher Resident cristelo.juarez@ideapublicschools.org

Danielle Kyral Interventionist Danielle.Kyral@ideapublicschools.org 210-984-0869

Eric Evans Special Education eric.evans@ideapublicschools.org 210-630-2603

Jennifer De La Cruz Special Education, Life Skills jennifer.delacruz@ideapublicschools.org 210-712-7048

Kristina Gonzales Expressive Writing kristina.gonzales@ideapublicschools.org 210-350-8840

Lauren Bailey Special Education Lauren.Bailey@ideapublicschools.org 210-744-4469

Linda Evans Special Education linda.evans@ideapublicschools.org 210-630-5190

Melissa Todd Special Education melissa.todd@ideapublicschools.org 210-625-2139

Tangela Murphy Special Education tangela.murphy@ideapublicschools.org 210-268-9426

All Grades regarding 21st Century

Mrs. Medina (Coordinator)

Mrs. Speaker (Assistant Principal of Operations)

All Grades regarding Lunch

Operations Specialist

Mrs. Speaker (Assistant Principal of Operations)

Hurricane Harvey Relief Drive Mighty Wolves, IDEA Walzem is partnering with the San Antonio Regional Office and Real Life Community Church for

a relief drive! All staff, students, and families are invited to participate.

We will be collecting the following items from Wednesday, September 6- Friday, September 15:

We have 1 WEEK left for our hurricane relief drive and are taking donations until Friday, September 15th! Cleaning

supplies are in high demand, so these are our most sought after items.

Mighty Wolves, we are still collecting supplies for our Hurricane Harvey relief drive! The drive ends this Friday,

September 15. While we are still accepting all items on the list, there is a high need for cleaning products, so we

really appreciate if you can bring that in. To make it interesting, we are making this a competition between the grade

levels! Whichever grade level, 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th, brings in the most supplies by Friday will win a patio lunch! All

supplies should be turned into your den teacher. ALL 9th graders, please turn supplies in to Ms. Ayala so you can

earn your hours. Thank you!

Thank you so much for helping make a difference!

Electronic Device Policy

All electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, mp3 players, iPods or iPads, camcorders and cameras, tape recorders, computers, or

electronic devices or games) must be turned off between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 3:55 p.m. Such devices may not be visible in the

pocket of a jacket or pants; item must be completely put away and out of sight at any time in the building.

If an IDEA Public Schools employee observes a student using any electronic or telecommunication device (including a cell phone)

during the school day or at a school-related activity, or if such item is visible during the school day or on campus during breakfast

and/or dismissal, the employee will confiscate the device. If the student and parent have executed a waiver permitting the student to

possess an electronic communication device at school, IDEA Public Schools officials may power on and search the device is there is

reasonable cause to believe that the device has been used in the transmission or reception of communications prohibited by law,

policy, or regulation. Any disciplinary action will be in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. These guidelines apply even if

the item in use is not the property of the student found in violation of the policy.

IDEA Public Schools reserves the right to dispose of a confiscated paging device in any reasonable manner, or charge the owner of

the device or the student’s parent an administrative fee not to exceed $15 before releasing the device. IDEA Public Schools will not

be responsible for damage to loss or theft of confiscated items.

First Instance: Student may pick up item from the front office between 4:30pm and 5:00pm

Second Instance: Scholar’s parent picks up item from the front office between 4:30pm and 5:00pm on the next Friday after

confiscation.

Third Instance: Scholar’s parent will pay a $10 fee and pick up item from front office between 4:30pm and 5:00pm on the

next Friday after confiscation.

Fourth Instance: Scholar’s parent will pay a $15 fee and pick up item from front office between 4:30pm and 5:00pm on the

first day of the next quarter after confiscation.

Teacher Actions:

1. Ask student for phone. Wait for compliance. Lock up phone in desk or file cabinet.

2. Track in HERO

3. During conference, lunch, or after-school, take the phone to the front office.

4. Sign Front Office Log