OUR SCHOOL MISSION

Question:  What is our school’s mission?

Every school has a mission. 

The mission of the faculty, students, parents and community of Terrebonne High School is to establish a strong foundation for lifelong learning by nurturing, guiding, and challenging all of our students to achieve to their maximum potential.

The shortened version is:

THS: Where learning lasts a lifetime.

The mission statement is on our website, on correspondence, in student agendas, on every email I send out, and on some teachers’ CEOs (Class Expectations and Objectives).

Our mission statement drives everything we do.  Here are just a few examples

·         A Whole Child’s approach to education by offering a rigorous standards-based curriculum,   athletics, band, a full-facilities Guidance   Department, certified teachers, many support systems, etc.

·         ASAP (Accelerated Student Achievement Pathways)

·         JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates)

·         After school tutoring

·         Community outreach

·         A technology-rich environment

·         Library services

·         And so much more!

WEEKLY EVENTS

The events for the week of January 30 through February 6 are the following:

Monday, January 30

*          Bowling Team vs. South Lafourche @ Creole Lanes (3:00PM). See: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/bowling.htm.

Tuesday, January 31

*          Girls' Basketball vs. South Lafourche (Away) @ 6:00PM. See: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/gbasketball.htm.

*          Varsity Boys' Basketball vs. South Lafourche @ 7:00PM (Away). See: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/basketball.htm.

Wednesday, February 1

*          SWPBIS Advice for Success video (during homeroom).

*          Faculty Meeting (2:30PM) in library.

Thursday, February 2

*          Boys’ Golf (Away) @ Atchafalaya (Morgan City).

Friday, February 3

*          Spirit Shirt Day. See: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/pbis.htm.

*          Grading Period ends.

*          Girls' Basketball vs. Thibodaux (Home) @ 6:00PM.

*          Varsity Boys' Basketball vs. Thibodaux (Home) @ 7:00PM. 

Saturday, February 4

*          Scrimmage Softball Team vs. Destrehan (Away) @ 11:00AM.

*          THS Baseball Team vs. East St. John (Away) @ 11:00AM.

Monday, February 6

*          Tennis vs. Ellender (Home) @ 3:00PM. See: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/tennis.htm.

*          Spring Sports Parent Assembly @ 6:00PM in auditorium (baseball, softball, tennis, golf, bowling, track & field).

Girls' Soccer Team playoff game will be announced.

Games' schedules and locations are subject to change.

WHAT'S NEW

PARENT SPRING SPORTS ASSEMBLY

Our Parent Assembly for Spring Sports will be held on Monday, February 6, 2012. It will begin in the Auditorium at 6:00pm. The purpose of this assembly is to inform and meet all the parents of student-athletes that will participate in the sports of tennis, track & field, golf, softball, baseball, and bowling. We are committed to academic and athletic excellence and we wish to involve all of the parents and the community in our curricular and extracurricular programs. Please, make plans to attend.

THS HAS THREE REGULAR DRESS DOWN DAYS:

• Friday spirit days: Students may wear THS Spirit Shirts, Club Shirts, and Balfour shirts with school pants. Shirts must be tucked in.
• Game Days (usually Fridays in the Fall, varies in the Spring): Teams and/or Spirit groups involved in game day may wear their jerseys or Spirit regalia with school pants. Game day Teams/groups may be granted permission to wear warm-up uniforms on this day. School pants must be worn for those groups not granted permission to wear warm-ups/wind suits. Shirts must be tucked in.
• THS PRIDE Expectations Reward Day (held monthly for students with no office referrals, and no tardies to class): This day is a reward day for students held at the end of each grading period --- students may wear gym shorts, sweats, jeans, wind suits/warm-up suits, t-shirts (with appropriate messages and t-shirts must have sleeves). On this day only, shirts are NOT required to be tucked in. *Pajamas, sandals, and hats are NOT allowed.

THE FOLLOWING ARE NEVER APPROPRIATE:

• Pants / shorts that are too short are too tight
• T-shirts or shirts that are too tight, or are without sleeves. In addition, shirts should button appropriately, i.e., not be too revealing.
• Jeggings (Denim skinny pants) OR skinny pants
• Slippers
• Clothing with holes or clothing with tattered/frayed seams near the shoe.

OTHER DRESS CODE ITEMS TO NOTE:

1. Belts and ID’s are required every day.

2. Long sleeve undershirts MUST be worn underneath school shirts and MUST be white.

Note:  These rules are for the normal dress down days.  Special dress down days will have their own rules that will be displayed on the school's home page. See: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/pbis.htm.

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH

February marks the celebration of African American History Month.  This is a wonderful opportunity to emphasize the rich history, culture and achievement of African Americans.  THS will observe this month with appropriate activities and programs that raise awareness and appreciation of African American History. See: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/pbis.htm.

LOUISIANA LITERARY, ART, SPEECH, DRAMA, MUSIC RALLIES:

It’s almost that time again. The 2012 District Literary, Art, Speech Rallies will be held on Saturday, March 24^th, and Drama and Music Rallies on March 30^th, on the campus of Nicholls State University.

For the academic competitions, students compete by taking multiple-choice tests in the subject area for which they were selected. Top scoring students have a chance to participate in the State Literary Rally in Baton Rouge, which is scheduled for April 21^st, 2012. See: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/rally.htm.

THS TEACHERS OFFER FREE TUTORING AT THS:

THS teachers offer free tutoring in various disciplines. If your child needs extra assistance, please take advantage of the opportunity these teachers are offering. Our teachers are volunteering their time after school to tutor students.  See: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/tutoring.htm.

THS YEARBOOK CAN BE ORDERED ONLINE:

The Terrebonne High School Publication's Staff has been "Piecing Together" the 2011-2012 yearbook.  To pay for a yearbook or personal ad with a credit or debit card, you may go online to www.yearbookordercenter.com or call 1.866.287.3096 and enter the school order number (16309).  To pay with cash or a check, you may report to Mrs. Fonseca in room 208.

The 2011-2012 yearbook is an ALL-COLOR yearbook!  The yearbook costs $60.  You may personalize and/or order additional accessories.  Be sure to purchase a yearbook so that your child may preserve the memories from his or her high school years!

Contact Mrs. Renee Fonseca, reneefonseca@tpsd.org,  for more information.   See: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/yearbooks.htm.

FUN PFE BINGO NIGHT IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24th:

Play in our next Parents For Education (PFE) Bingo Night is Friday, February 24th. PFE is an organization of THS parents and community members who work together to help fund transportation for school events and extracurricular activities. All THS sports programs depend on PFE to provide funding for transportation. This financial support from PFE is key to our sports programs success. PFE also provides scholarships for THS students. Bring family members and invite friends to play in our next PFE Bingo Night in Town Hall on Friday, February 24th, 2012 @ 7:00PM. See: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/pfe.htm.

DAILY TIPS FOR PARENTS:

The "Daily Tips for Parents" link is now available at THS Home Page. See: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/default.html. It is an informative page for parents with tips and information presented daily.

THS ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB FOOD ORDER FORM:

Attention, Mardi Gras fans! If you belong to a Mardi Gras parade krewe and you would like to order food during your parade fill out the order form attached to this e-mail and send it to Coach Clement fax: 985 223-2270. Hamburgers, sausages on pistolettes, and hot dogs will be available. You can also get a copy of our Mardi Gras Food Order form from our Sports Page: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/sports.htm.

MONTHLY SCHOOL CALENDAR:

To see the THS Monthly School Calendar of events go to : http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/docs/December%20January%20Calendar%202011.pdf.

PRIDE EXPECTATIONS: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/docs/PRIDE-%20PERSONAL%20RESPONSIBILITY%20IN%20DAILY%20EFFORT.pdf.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

RECEIVE THE WEEKLY PARENT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM:

Terrebonne High School will begin to send you the weekly Parent Notification System. The Parent Notification Systems may be about special programs or events, scholarship announcements, ACT and TOPS information, special dress down days and recognition of the outstanding organizations and students we have at Terrebonne High School. If you know a neighbor, friend, family member, or THS alumni who would like to receive this weekly letter, ask him/her to email Mrs. Weaver at edithweaver@tpsd.org, and the email address will be added to the list. Ask your neighbors and friends to come and join the family. This is a great way to keep up with what is going on at Terrebonne High School. If anyone wishes to remove his/her email address from the list, email Mrs. Weaver and it will be removed.

FREE TUTORING OFFERED AT THS: See: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/tutoring.htm.

FREE HOMEWORK HOTLINE:

Help available from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M., Monday through Thursday (excluding holidays). Call 223-HELP (4357).  Visit www.tpsd.org, scroll down, click on and read the parent newsletters. You can also find helpful tips by clicking in the box labeled "PARENTS".

FREE ONLINE TUTORING OFFERED AT THS:

Homework Louisiana offers FREE online tutoring and academic resources from Tutor.com for Louisiana residents. Get help in math, science, social studies or English from a live tutor. The service can be accessed from a Louisiana public library or from your home computer. Tutors are available Sunday through Thursday 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. The Skills Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! To access this free online service go to our home page: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/default.html.

THS ALUMNI BRICK PROGRAM:

After all your hard work, isn't it time you had your own personal landmark on the Terrebonne High School Campus? Now you can with the Terrebonne High School Alumni Brick Program. The bricks are located in the THS Alumni Student Circle. To order a brick in your name or as a gift to recognize another THS graduate, complete the order form and mail it with your contribution of $50.00 to Terrebonne High School at Terrebonne High School Alumni Brick Project, 7318 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360. See: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/parents.htm.

NEW TPSB CYBER BULLYING POLICY

The Terrebonne Parish School Board has passed a cyber bullying policy.  Cyber bullying means harassment, intimidation, or bullying of a student on school property by another student using a computer, mobile phone, or other interactive or digital technology or harassment, intimidation, or bullying of a student while off school property by another student using any such means when the action or actions are intended to have an effect on the student when the student is on school property.  Your child may report bullying by filling out the form in the following link: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/default.html and contacting a teacher, guidance counselor or administrator.

DRESS AND GROOMING CHART IS AVAILABLE 

Parents, help us by becoming familiarized with Terrebonne High Schools' dress and grooming code regulations. It can be seen now in a condensed Dress and Grooming Chart that summarizes the dress code expectations for our students. To see it go to: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/default.html. You can also see the dress code regulations on pages 13-16 of the 2010-2011 THS Student Handbook (See: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/docs/thsdresscode.pdf ).

SENIOR NEWS AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:  Go to http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/guidanceoffice.htm

TERREBONNE HIGH SCHOOL BUS ROUTES

To see all THS bus routes go to: http://schools.tpsd.org/ths/default.html.

10 DAY WEATHER FORECAST FOR HOUMA, LA

To see the 10 day local weather forecast go to: http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Houma+LA+USLA0224

LUNCH MENU

Month of January, and February:   http://www.tpsd.org/home/index.php/schools/lunch-menus.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world."

-Joel Arthur Barker