Welcome Energy Families!

We are THRILLED to see all of our students tomorrow! The staff energy in the “ENERGY” building has been buzzing with excitement to get the year underway. Please read the entirety of this newsletter for ONE STOP SHOPPING on what to expect and prepare for on the first day/week of school!

This year we will be providing parents and students with the Energy Institute Parent/Student Handbook information EARLY! This week, in your student’s Project Based Learning (PBL) Skills class, he/she/they will be learning about school and district policies. Please feel free to reach out to your student's dean if you have any questions regarding these policies.

We plan on making Monday a great day for your student and also for YOU!  See you soon!

Lori and the Energy Leadership Team

Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures

During morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up it is important that we all work together to make sure everyone is safe and to keep things moving as efficiently as possible. Please pack your patience (especially the first two weeks when things are a bit slower than usual) and follow the guidelines below.

• Parents and student drivers enter the back of the school off Tierwester and exit on Southmore. It's a one way drive.
• Only buses are allowed in the front from 7:15-7:40 and 2:30-3:15 PM.
• Do not stop on Southmore/Tierwester to drop-off students.
• After entering off Tierwester, the left lane is for student drivers heading to the student parking lot. The right lane is for parents dropping off.
• The right lane should keep moving up as it is possible. Pull all the way up. On the driveway stretch near the canopy, you should pull almost up to Southmore if it’s clear. 
• Do not leave gaps between cars. Pull all the way up.
• Never drop off in the student parking lot. Cones will be set-up blocking the exit.
• Be kind and respectful to everyone!
• Watch for the admin directing traffic. Follow their directions and be kind!
• Student drivers need to follow proper procedures to get a parking permit and should not park on Southmore for their own safety.

First Day Rooms

When students arrive on the first day, they will report to their first-period class. This weekend students can find their first-period class by their student ID number at www.tinyurl.com/FirstDayRoom2024.

There will be adults throughout campus helping students find their first-period class if they do not know their ID number or if they forget. Also, there are a handful of students who are inactive and won't show active until the first day. If you are not on the list, you will report to the Dining Commons to get your room and schedule.

Electronic Device Policy

One policy with a minor tweak for Energy is our cell phone/electronic device policy. Since cell phones and electronic devices are a big part of how we interact with our school environment, we want students to develop healthy boundaries when it comes to using all electronics on campus. Thus we believe it is imperative to inform families of this policy before day one.

In accordance with our campus cell phone/smart watch policy, located at: https://tinyurl.com/EnergyDevicePolicy, cell phones and smart watches are required to be placed in a designated cell phone holder in each classroom upon arrival to the classroom. Students may take cell phones/smartwatches from the holder at the end of class, only. Cell phones and/or smartwatches will remain in the cell phone holder unless needed for instructional purposes, as indicated by the classroom teacher. Teachers are responsible for monitoring students for use of social texting, and social media, taking non-instructional pictures or videos, and watching videos that have no instructional use. If this policy is violated, the violation will be addressed with the student by their teacher and dean. Consequences that follow the Student Code of Conduct will apply.   

Headphones and earbuds etc. are permitted on campus but are not permitted to be worn during instructional time or in the hallway during passing periods. They are permitted to be worn during the lunch period only. Bluetooth speakers are not permitted at any time.

Energy is an extremely high-tech campus. Students will have laptops and other high-tech devices in the classroom. It is also good to know that there will be some instances where teachers are allowed to have students use their phones if that usage is tied to classroom instruction for part of the period. Students will also be allowed to use their phones during lunch and passing periods. 

We want to give all families this notice before the first day as we will explain the policy to all students immediately. 

Of course, if you or your child need to communicate while they are in class, you can call the school at 713-802-4620 and we will allow the student to come to the office to call you. 

It is our intent to provide your student with the highest quality of learning. We love electronic devices at Energy but want to set standards for acceptable use that will allow us to give them the highest quality of learning.



If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Lambropoulos or your student’s dean!

Dress Code

Please make sure that students are in dress code starting on day one! The entire dress code is available on the website, but below are some key reminders.

• Appropriate dress
• Shorts/skirts can be up to 4 inches above the knee
• Midriff must be covered
• No athletic gear (leggings, exercise pants, athletic shorts, sweats, etc.)
• No holes/rips in jeans (this includes intentional ones that aren't see through)
• No hats/hoodies on head
•  Shoes need back strap

Energy call-outs are managed through the School Messenger App. With the app you can control which call-outs and emails you receive. School based communication fall under the "General" category, so we encourage you to make sure "General" call-outs and emails are selected so that you don't miss out on important information! You can access the information and link to download here.

Student Parking Applications

We will allow students to park in the student parking lot during the first two weeks without a pass. This means that students have two weeks to turn in paperwork and pick up their parking passes from the main office. All paperwork is available by accessing this link: https://tinyurl.com/studentparking24-25. It is the student’s responsibility to turn in the required documentation and payment to secure a parking spot. If your student starts driving later in the year, they can bring the paperwork and information to the main office to be assigned a spot before driving their car to school. Students should not park on the street in the neighborhood.

Technology

This year, students will be receiving Chromebooks as part of the one-to-one technology initiative within the district. Students will be required to complete two forms and obtain a parent signature on the first day and must pay a $25 fee online. Here is the link to the paperwork and payment: https://tinyurl.com/eihslaptopdeployment . Students will also bring home copies of the paperwork on the first day. It is imperative that the paperwork and fees are paid so students can stay on track with their class assignments.

Here is the deployment schedule for the first week of school:

Tuesday, August 13^th

• Cohort 5 (Juniors) – AM session
• Cohort 7 (Seniors) – PM session

Wednesday, August 14^th

• Cohort 1 (Freshmen) – AM session
• Cohort 2 (Freshmen) – PM session

Thursday, August 15^th

• Cohort 4 (Sophomores) – AM session
• Cohort 3 (Sophomores) – PM session

Opportunity to take Spanish 1 & 2 Online

Is your student a self-starter? Do they enjoy working on tasks alone? Are they organized? Are they able to successfully complete tasks by their due date with minimal prompting? Then enrolling in Spanish 1 or 2 online may be a great opportunity for them. Our Spanish 1 & 2 classes are large this year so we are creating a special opportunity this year for students who are interested in taking Spanish online.

If you want to participate, please complete the following form here: https://tinyurl.com/EIHSOnlineSpanish by August 23rd for a schedule change. Students who take Spanish 1 or 2 online will be able to have an office period in a dean's office to complete their Spanish coursework independently or they can take it has an additional class and work on it at home. If you have any questions, reach out to your student's dean.

Freshman Parent Meeting

Did you miss the Freshman Parent Meeting? If so, you can view the slides here: https://tinyurl.com/FreshmanParentInfo. If you have any questions, reach out to Noelle MacGregor at nmacgreg@houstonisd.org.

New Houston ISD Calendar

Please see the updated Houston ISD Calendar below.

New Energy Institute Bell Schedule

Please see the updated Energy Bell Schedule. A lunch is primarily 11th and 12th grade and B lunch is primarily 9th and 10th grade. You can find a full list here.

Jostens

Seniors will be ordering their graduation caps and gowns this week during class and the cost of the cap/gown is covered in their senior dues. The link will be provided to them in class. Senior families can start reviewing senior graduation items offered by Jostens using this link, https://tinyurl.com/EIHSJOSTENS25 .

They offer spirit wear and memorabilia for the Class of 2025 along with class rings, letterman jackets, and yearbook recognition ads.

Senior Portraits

Lot Five Studios will photograph our seniors this year at their studio for their yearbook photo. Seniors must sign up for a session time and take their picture during the fall semester, before December 22^nd, to meet our Yearbook deadlines. Use this link to register for a portrait session time: www.lotfivestudios.com/EIHS2025.

Senior Dues

All seniors are required to pay seniors dues and the payment window is now open. Families should go to this website, https://tinyurl.com/eihsseniors25, to learn more about the items that are covered in senior dues.



Here is the direct link to pay through SchoolPay.com, https://schoolpay.com/link/24-25earlybird, or students can bring a cash payment to the main office to submit their payment. 

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