Johnson Administrators
• Gary Comalander, Principal• Sean Reno, Curriculum AP• Sara Moseley, 504 Coordinator • Steve Berg, A - E• Candace Pearson, F - Le• Dr. Felecia Joiner, Lf - Ra• Kristina Miranda, Rb - Z
Johnson CounselorsCourtney Tarbox, Lead Counselor A - BL Rebecca Hudkins BN - DPatti Snider E - HEPJulie Metcalf HER - MAKRichard Boeger MAL - PASMary-Louise Solis Martinez PAT - SLBrandy Weaver SM - ZLisa Williams Intervention/STAN Counselor
First Day of School
• Students report to their assigned advisory homeroom to pick up their official schedule
• Mr. Comalander will email the advisory schedule and homeroom assignments the weekend before school starts.
• Posters will be posted throughout the building with alpha breakdown and advisory room assignments
What to Expect at Johnson• Best effort from all
– “Not to equal, but to excel”
• Teachers will work with students to reach their individual potential
• Communication is critical
• Teach kids to be self-advocates
• Homework – Increased expectations and time management is critical
Opportunities to get Involved• Extracurricular involvement was seen as one indicator of success in
our top performing students from all NEISD High Schools
• Involvement in school and community activities – Builds character and connections– Builds leadership and time management skills– Strengthens your high school resume
• There is something for everyone here at Johnson:– Academic UIL & Honor Societies– Athletics– Clubs and Organizations– Debate– Fine Arts: Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Theatre– JROTC– Model UN– Spirit Organizations: Cheer, Dance Teams, and Pep Squad
• See Johnson website for a complete list of clubs and organizations
Tips We Share with Students (and would like for you to reinforce at home)
• Use your Agenda Planner (more details on next slide)
• Keep backpack, binders and folders organized• Make a “To Do” list each night• Establish a routine• Find at least one study buddy in each class• Use teacher web & tutoring resources• Use your family access portal account to check
on assignments – this is for parents AND students
Importance of Agendas• Every 9th grade student will be strongly
encouraged to have an agenda
• It is a very important tool that will be used to teach our students organizational skills
• We encourage parents to review them
Agendas cost $10 and will be available to purchase in Cafeteria at Cub Camp, Prep Days, and during the 1st week of school
Steps to Student Success• Attend class every day• Participate in class • Have a positive attitude• Manage homework well• Study and prepare for tests• Student takes responsibility for their own
learning and utilizes their resources• Students communicate with their teachers
Tips for Parents• Show interest and be available to help – listen to your
child• Communicate with teachers (parent portal, websites,
emails)• Encourage good attendance and school involvement• Be aware of grading cycles and when progress reports
and report cards are posted; see district calendar• Discuss classes and set goals with your child• Monitor your child’s social media• Monitor level of time commitment to activities • Read our weekly Virtual Guidance emails from
Counseling Office
Important Notes• Be aware of your child’s Graduation Plan and graduation
requirements
• From the Summer after 8th grade, semester grades count toward GPA and Rank. So every year is important – we encourage students to start strong
• All Grad Plans require passing the 5 STAAR End of Course (EOC) Exams:– English I and English II– Biology I– Algebra I– US History
Communication is Key• Check the Skyward family access on regular
basis• Email teachers if you have a concern• Attend Johnson PTSA Meet the Teachers Night
on September 17th
• Use the Johnson webpage resources• Attend our Parent Nights this fall• If your child will be absent more than 3 days in
a row, call Attendance Office for assignments
Course Concerns• Pre-AP and AP classes can be dropped
– between the 2nd and 9th weeks of the first grading period
– for 2nd semester (let counselor know in December)
• No requests for elective changes will be considered – Only exceptions due to financial and time
requirements:• Athletics, Band, Choir, Orchestra, Debate, JROTC or Spirit
Organizations
How to Drop a Pre-AP Class Once School Has Begun
• Conversation between teacher and parent• Teacher will send drop form home with student• Parent signs the drop form first• Teacher signs the drop form• Teacher sends drop form to counselor who will
make the schedule change • Grade will be weighted and sent to new
teacher
Counseling Office Procedures
When can students meet with their counselor?• For schedule changes or questions:
– Before or after school– During your lunch period– Email questions anytime– Complete a request (found in counseling office) and
counselor will call student from class within 2 days
• Counselors are always available for emergencies
Plans for Guidance Support• Parent Nights in the Fall
– Senior Parent Night on September 10th
– Freshman and Sophomore Parent Night on September 23rd
– Scholarship & FAFSA Night – October 7th
– Junior Parent Night on November 18th
Plans for Guidance Support• Guidance Lessons with students in the
Fall– 9th Grade in late October and December– 10th Grade in late October and December– 11th Grade in mid November and December– 12th Grade will have student conferences in
mid September
Plans for Guidance Support
• Course Selection Sessions with students in the Spring– 9th Grade in late January– 10th Grade in late January– 11th Grade in late January/early February
Plans for Guidance Support• Special Program Meetings
– District College Night on October 30th at Blossom Athletic Center
– PSAT Results & Dual Credit Informational Meeting on January 8th at Johnson
– Johnson Elective Course Fair on January 27th
– District Career Night in April at Blossom Athletic Center
Counseling Office Communicates Important Dates, Reminders and
Provides Resources Via:
Virtual Guidance Weekly EmailsGrade Level Remind Texts
Johnson Counseling Office Website
Get connected to the Johnson Counseling Office by joining our Remind text
accounts! We will send you important grade-level specific information to include important upcoming dates, college visit information, and much more!
For FRESHMAN updates, text @2023ctj to #81010
For SOPHOMORE updates, text @2022ctj to #81010
For JUNIOR updates, text @2021ctj to #81010
For SENIOR updates, text @2020ctj to #81010
Get connected to the Johnson Social Media accounts!
An opportunity to see all the great things happening at CTJ, fine arts, athletics, clubs, student achievements, and much
more!
FACEBOOK at Claudia Taylor “Lady Bird” Johnson High School – North East ISD
TWITTER at CTJHighSchool @CTJohnsonHigh
Most of our Fine Arts, Athletics, Clubs, etc have their own Twitter accounts for those interested.