Empowering Lives Through Learning
Attendance Counts. Everyone. Every day.
Congratulations to the Klein Oak French students for winning the state championship at the Texas French
Symposium for the third consecutive year! The Klein Oak Symposium team competed against 37 other
high schools and more than 1,000 students from all over Texas in oral events, academic tests, fine arts,
and performing arts, on March 27th and 28th in Klein Forest High School.
The Klein Oak students placed among the top students in each category and won first place overall in the
Large School Division. In addition, two of the top ten overall students were from Klein Oak – senior
Christian Bernard 3rd and junior Clelia Piperno 4th. Sophomore Sofia Piperno was the 11th overall student.
Klein ISD will hosts its final Community Bond
Meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at Klein High
School beginning at 6 p.m
Biology I and Algebra 1 EOC/STAAR Tutorials this
Saturday, April 11th 8:30-11:30am. Sign up in
Blackboard
Are you required to take a FINAL EXAM this
semester? See the attachment for KISD exemption
policy.
Student Verification sheets for the 2015-2016 course selections will be
distributed Thursday, April 9th during 2nd period. Any requests to
change a student’s course selection(s) must be noted, signed by
student and parent, and returned to their counselor. ONLY THIS
FORM MAY BE USED TO REQUEST A CHANGE. Any changes will be
due to your counselor by Monday, May 18th.
Attention Seniors! The last day to purchase a prom ticket and receive a free
prom shirt is April 17. The cost per ticket is 75 dollars and may be purchased
during lunch or with Mrs. Ramos in room 2017.
Bring in canned goods and be in a drawing for a prize!!
April 7th-17th
Bring cans to either the main Front Office 9th Grade Wing or Food
Service Line
If students turn them in at the library
Every can will be worth a 50 cent reductions of any library fines
The cans will support the Northwest Assistance Ministries.
Klein Oak Physical Screening
Monday April 13, 2015
The Klein Oak Athletic Department will be hosting its annual Sports Physical
Screening Monday April 13, 2015 at the Klein Oak Competition Gym (big gym).
Screenings begin at 2:00 pm and doors close at 5:00 pm. Line-up begins at the
OUTSIDE door of the POOL. Anyone currently on an athletic team or trying out
for an athletic team must have new physical for the 2015- 16 school year.
Cost: $20 (Cash or Check)
Make checks payable to KISD Athletics
Wear comfortable, athletic clothing. Have your corrective lenses/eyewear with
you. Forms are available at the Klein Oak Athletic Office or Athletic Training
Room. Please fill forms out in blue or black ink ONLY. Fill the forms out
completely with all the proper signatures.
Want to know about the upcoming Bond election?
Attend the next Bond 2015 community meeting.
Early voting begins April 27th.
Click the link for details!
http://www.kleinisd.net/users/Bond2015/bond2015/index.html
Register to Vote!
Today is the deadline to register to vote in the May bond election. You
must be 17 years, 10 months old to register and 18 years old on the
day of the election to vote. You can fill out a voter registration application
online or pick one up in the Registrar's Office at KO.
The Class of 2016 is selling 18" x 53" vinyl "Congratulations" banners to
Class of 2015 Seniors!
Banners will be sold in the commons beginning NEXT Monday, March 30th,
during all lunches. Order forms detail the 4 options.
Cost is $25.00.
They will be displayed in the Senior Hall until the end of the year.
They
will be returned to the students in time to use at their own graduation
celebrations. Questions, contact Patty Sheets at [email protected].
Cash
or check, payable to Klein Oak Class of 2016.
Do you have a graduating senior? Be sure to access
the attached Senior Information Booklet for
upcoming important dates!
On Monday, May 4, 2015, Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Wednesday, May 6, 2015 students will be
taking the Algebra, Biology and US History EOC/STAAR exams respectively. Students
who did not previously meet the passing standards will also retest on these days. As a
result, we will operate on an alternate bell schedule to accommodate testing. The school
day will begin at the normal time of 7:20AM for all students who are testing. Students
who have previously passed these EOCs, or those who are not testing, will have late
arrival to school and will need to report to their 1st period classes by 9:30AM on the
appropriate day. *Please note that buses will run on their regular schedule.* The
school day will be ending at 2:20 PM instead of the regular 1:58 PM ending for both
Monday and Wednesday. The school day will end at its normal time of 2:30 for Tuesday.
Students may bring a snack, but it must be in a clear plastic baggie and “clean”, not
Cheetos, Doritos, peaches, etc. Also, NO outside drinks will be permitted into testing
rooms.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Schwebach @ [email protected].
The 4th Annual Kleinwell Family Fitness Fair is Saturday, May 2, from 8:00
a.m. to noon at Klein Memorial Stadium. The Fair features community
vendors, games, music, moonwalks, and FREE fun activities for
everyone. During the Fair more than 50 Door prices will be given away
including restaurant gift cards, selfie sticks, ear buds, lego sets, Top Golf
package, and much more! The goal of the Fair is for everyone attending
to have a great time and to promote a culture of wellness throughout the
Klein community. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and have a
fun morning together.
The Kleinwell One Mile Fun Run/Walk is Saturday, May 2 at the Klein
Memorial Stadium. Register by April 15 to be eligible for awesome prizes:
Beats Solo Headphones, Apple iPad mini, or Pair of NikeKD7 shoes or
NikeRosheRun shoes! To register click on
https://kleinisd.schoolcashonline.com, Click on items, Click on 4th Annual
Kleinwell One Mile Fun Run/Walk.
The Klein Oak Orchestra Booster Club is selling Klein Oak Senior
Yard Signs for $20. They are personalized and are pre-pay only. All
payments and forms are due by April 13 and the signs will be
delivered on May 4 to the school. Please see Mrs. Cervenka in room
165 if you have questions and to place an order. The signs will be cut
out like this design and will include the yard stake.
Prom tickets are $75 each. If your date is a
non Oak student you must pick up a guest
form in room 2017. Contact Mrs. Ramos if you
have any questions.
Attention Seniors! Do you need help finding money for college?? Navigating
through FAFSA?? Searching for scholarship? No worries! KOHS Counselors will
help you through during Friday Panther dens. Sign up now in blackboard.
Attention Senior Class of 2016! How would you like the chance to
interview for a position as a paid intern at Exxon-Mobil? Interviews
will be coming up to fill positions at the new Springwoods Village
campus starting this summer. You'll work Mon-Fri and make $10/hr
while gaining valuable experience. The only requirements are you
must be a Senior next school year and be enrolled in the COOP
program. See your counselor or Mrs. Sims for more details about
being a part of COOP in order to have a shot at this fantastic
opportunity.
Students interested in taking dual credit classes for the 2015-16 school
year need to turn in their TSI scores, ACT scores, or SAT scores to Ms.
Medlin or Ms. Barton in order to receive a blue dual credit registration
form. We will begin handing out the blue dual credit registration forms on
April 13, 14, and 15. If your student doesn’t receive a blue registration form
on one of those dates, they may see Ms. Medlin or Ms. Barton to receive a
form. These blue dual credit registration forms will be due on May 15 to
Ms. Medlin or Ms. Barton. Fall dual credit testing, registration, and
payment must be completed by June 1st.
For more information about KISD Dual Credit program please visit
http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=ciadvac.dualcredit
Senior Athletes – Please remember to stop by the
registrars’ office and request an official transcript
for NCAA. You will be unable to take an official
visit if one is not on file with NCAA Clearinghouse.
ATTENTION SENIORS:
Klein ISD has made available a new website for scholarship
searches – E-SCHOLARSHIPS USA! The website address is
www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com You will need to acquire
the username and password from the Class of 2015 counselors.
If you will be a JR or SR next year...listen up! Do you work to
pay for your car note, cell phone or just to have your own
money to spend as you wish? Did you know you there's a way
to get out of school early to go to work and at the same time
and earn academic credit? You can take advantage of all
these benefits by joining the Klein Oak CO-OP program. Only
available to Jr's and Srs so talk to your counselor or Mrs. Sims
for more details.
KEEP KLEIN OAK IN THE LOOP!
Parents --- Have you moved? Changed your contact numbers? It is
imperative that you keep the school informed of your contact
information. Address changes cannot be accepted by email or by
phone. If you move, a new proof of residence (current electric, gas
or water bill only) is required to change the address and provide a
new bus pass to the student. If you have not yet received a new
utility bill, a new lease or closing statement will work for 30 days
until a new bill is received. Contact the staff in the registrars’ office
for assistance: [email protected] or
[email protected]. Change of phone numbers can be sent
via email to the email addresses above. Be sure to include the
names of all affected students.
As a general rule, report cards are distributed to students within one
week of the conclusion of a grading period, which is usually on a Friday.
For your information, please find below the 2014-2015 grade reporting
periods and the anticipated report card distribution dates:
GRADING PERIODS
REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION
August 25 – October 3, 2014
Friday, October 10, 2014
October 6 - November 14, 2014
Friday, November 21, 2014
November 17 – January 15, 2015
Friday, January 23, 2015
January 20 – February 27, 2015
Friday, March 6, 2015
March 2 - April 17, 2015
Friday, April 24, 2015
April 20 – June 4, 2015
Final report cards are mailed between 6/10 and 6/13
If you have not received the report card within a few days of the dates
listed above, we can provide you with a duplicate copy. Should you have
any question at any time please do not hesitate to call us at 832-4845000.
Students – please be reminded that you are to keep your tablet computer
in a case at all times. Failure to keep your tablet in its case may result in
disciplinary action or make you financially responsible for any damages to
your tablet.
Find the KO Honor Code here!
http://kleinoak.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=st
udent.honorcode
Have you seen the latest edition of Klein Oak’s
Online Newspaper, The Panther Press? Check it out
at the link below:
http://www.pantherpressonline.com/
→ Do you tweet? Follow us on Twitter @Klein_Oak_HS ←
Students,
This is a reminder that all Klein ISD campuses are closed. Once you arrive to
school, you may not leave without following the appropriate procedure. For
student drivers, you are to clear your vehicles and the parking area as soon as you
have parked. You are not to return to your vehicles or the parking area at any
time after arriving on campus or during the school day without 1st obtaining a
pass from the office.
Class of 2016 - Selling class T-shirts for $2 in room 2017 (Mrs.
Ramos).
This year’s SNAPP will be held at Incredible Pizza in Conroe.
Click the link below for more details.
http://kleinoak.org/SNAPP/
SCHOOL CASH ONLINE
https://kleinisd.schoolcashonline.com/
Parents: School Cash Online is designed to be an easy to
use, efficient online payment system. It is convenient,
timely, secure, & accessible. Go to the link listed above and
follow the 3 simple steps to get started.
Deliveries to Students
Only a student's parents may deliver lunch to a student at
school. Parents must check in at the front office when arriving
on campus to make such a lunch delivery. No other non school
related items - gift, flowers, balloons, etc. - may be delivered to
students at school.
Please assist us in the handling of custody related issues. It is
the responsibility of the parents to provide the principal a
certified copy of the court order affecting any other person's
right to their children. Should you have any questions please
call: Associate Principal Mandy Nesbit at 832-484-5111.
For Food Service information and online payments, go to:
http://kleinfood.kleinisd.net
Visitors to School: Please read p.65 of Student Handbook regarding
visitors to school.
Support Klein Oak High School by simply shopping at
your nearby Kroger and using your Kroger Plus Card.
Here’s how to enroll:
1. Visit: KrogerCommunityRewards.com
2. Locate your state and click “Enroll Now”
3. Sign in to your online account, or create an account
4. Find and select your organization, and click “Save”
If you have enrolled with the Kroger Rewards program in the past, you will need
to re-enroll.
We believe Klein Oak is a great school and would like the rest of the
world to know. Please take the time to rate our school at
http://www.greatschools.org/texas/spring/4047-Klein-Oak-HighSchool/?tab=reviews
Please go to Klein ISD’s home web site were you will find
information on new graduation plans (House Bill 5) at
http://www.kleinisd.net/
We are “Happy” to be Panthers! Don’t believe us?
Check this out! http://youtu.be/3wkpemZi08k
Mark your Calendars!
4/10
4/11
15-6A District Track Championship, Klein Memorial Stadium
All Day
BB So./JV vs Dekaney
5/7pm
Dance Festival - Commons, Choir, Studio 414, Gym
6-9pm
Saturday Alg I EOC Tutorials
AP Review for World History, Teaching Theater Sat.
Job Fair, KMPC
8am-12:15pm
8am-11am
9am-1:00pm
4/14
Pre-UIL Concert
7pm
FFA Meeting, commons, TT
6pm
Strutter Booster Club Meeting, Library
6:30pm
Varsity Baseball vs Westfield
7pm
4/16
Strutter Showcase, aud.
7pm
4/17
SB vs Klein
5/7pm
So. Baseball vs Klein Collins
5pm
Black Box Show, Auditorium
7pm
KO Swim Banquet, KMPC
4/18
Saturday EOC Tutorials
ACT Testing, room 190-170
4/21
6:30pm
8:30am-11:30am
7am-1:30pm
AFJROTC Banquet, Military Ball, KMPC
6pm
Black Box Show, aud
7pm
Ochestra Ensemble Concert #2, KMPC
7pm
Varsity Baseball vs Spring
7pm
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