Madison Makes AYP
Students Create Straps for NASA
A New Madison
If Houston voters approve the HISD $1.9 billion dollar bond proposal, $82.7 million dollars will be used to build a new facility for Madison High School that will accommodate 1900-2100 students. Diana Cruz shows how students stitched the cargo straps, and Mickelyn Washington and NASA’s Mr. Kessier show all 80 cargo straps Principal Sonja Williams explains how Madison met AYP to a packed auditorium crowd of parents at Open House.
According to the preliminary results, Madison High School met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the 2011-12 school year. The 2012 AYP preliminary data tables were released to the district through the Texas Education Agency’s website on August 8, 2012. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is the federal accountability component of the No Child Left Behind Act. Schools are required to meet annual targets in reading and mathematics, performance and participation, and graduation rate for high schools/attendance rate for elementary and middle schools.
Students in Mrs. Hubbard’s Fashion Design class created 80 cargo straps for NASA's HUNCH program that will be used to restrain cargo on the C9 aircraft at Ellington Field. This is the same type of aircraft that is used to simulate reduced gravity. The aircraft is also used to transport hardware and experiments from the landing site of a vehicle coming from the space station to the scientist who work with the experimentation. “These straps secure the experiments that have all the important science. NASA needed a lot of the straps in a short period of time and didn’t have anyone to build them fast enough so I knew the students at Madison could get the job done,” stated Mr. Kessier.
Since schools have to meet the standards for two consecutive years, Madison teachers have started to implement plans to meet AYP in math and reading to ensure that the campus will to be removed from sanctions.
Students had to learn how to create what is called an engineered Diamond Stitch that could hold 3,000 pounds and withstand the force of an aircraft taking off or landing. They used the same type of thread that is used to make bullet proof jackets.
Student writing samples are required every two weeks in each subject area in an effort to improve writing skills. Students keep writing portfolio samples as evidence of growth in writing. Teachers are required to maintain folders listing the interventions used to help students learn, as well as tracking charts that closely monitor the students’ academic progress.
All 80 straps had to be completed in one month. Students like Linda Ramirez, who graduated last year, came back to assist with the project. Mickelyn Washington was the student leader.
Before and after school tutoring takes place in the library to help students with homework and to prepare for the STAAR EOC test. HISD Teacher Development Specialist are at Madison to provide additional instructional support to the Mathematics, ELA, LEP and Special Education teachers.
“We even worked on Saturdays to be sure we completed the straps on time. Mickelyn had to train the other students on how to do the stitching,” said Mrs. Hubbard.
“Bus Stop!” Two First-Time Leading Roles by Lorraine Muller
Homecoming Election Results Roxy Murillo Miss Madison
Sahara Acosta Student Council President
Jasmine Lane Senior Class President
Tina Nguyen Shantel Norton Senior Class Vice Junior Class President President
Darrell Jackson Mr. Madison
Rasheed Russell Tadria Carter Junior Duke Junior Duchess
DeBreanna An- Jamie Russell derson Sopho- Sophomore more Duchess Duke
Arel Holmes Dasia Cravens Tomminique Junior Class Vice Student Council Cook Senior President Secretary Duchess
Cherie’s character was played by Nicole Churchwell
Bo’s character was played by Orlando Clarke
LM: Nicole, what attracted you to your character Cherie? NC: How girly yet sassy she was. LM: What did you like most about your character? NC: She was a Chanteuse (female singer). LM: You were one of the main characters in this play, how did it make you feel? NC: Accomplished.
LM: Orlando, what got you interested in the play “Bus Stop”? OC: The crazy cop character got me interested. LM: Who was your character? OC: A young confused cowboy. LM: You were one of the main characters in this play, how did it make you feel? OC: It makes me feel nervous because it was my first play, but I was excited to do it.
Cast Members Bo.......................Orlando Clarke Cherie.........Nichole Churchwell Virgil...............Terrel Thompson Grace......................Orleis Smith Carl..................Clarence Jerome Will.......................Juan Sanchez
HISD’s Board of Education voted 8-1 to send its $1.9 billion dollar bond proposal to the residents of Houston on the November 6 ballot, which appropriates $82.7 million for a new school for Madison. Principal Williams, Assistant Principal Singleton, Dean of Instruction Jefferson, former PTSA President Jackie Fontenot and the President of the South Houston Concerned Citizens Coalition encouraged the board to build a new school for Madison students instead of continuing with renovations.
Student ID
by Brian Frank
Student takes ID picture in the library
All students must wear an ID badge at Madison so that teachers and administrators can easily identify strangers on campus. ID pictures were taken in the library and organized through the students’ history class. “Each teacher kept a record of who took an ID picture in their class,” said Mrs. Young the librarian. “If a student was absent, the student was given a permit by his/her teacher to go to the library to take a photo for free.” If a student loses the first ID badge, the student is instructed to go to the grade level principal and is issued a pass to the library to purchase a new one for a fee of $1. If the student loses the ID badge for a second time, the student has to pay a fee of $5 to Mrs. Young.
Assistant principal Mr. Richardson said, “If the student doesn’t pay the expected $5, he/she will be placed in ISS (In School Suspension) or a parent will be Dr. Lyman.........Stafford Murry/ called for a conference.” Maudiel Cuellar Elma.............Tomminique Cook The ID badge must be worn around the neck. Students will Extras not be able to visit any customer Brittney Hawkins service area such as the registrar, Mikaela Huff counselors, nurse, or the restDirected by room without an ID badge. Brynn Giles
College Shirt Day Every Wednesday
SPURS Program
Ms Neal AVID Coordinator
Students travel to Austin to the University of Texas campus every year to participate in the SPURS program for AP (Advanced Placement) students where high school students get to experience what a college rhetoric class is like. Dasia Cravens said, “Last year we went to a Rhetoric class, did college level work, and participated as if we were real students in a real college level class. We learned how to give presentations and the do’s and don’ts of writing a paper.
Naviance by Katlin Thomas
AVID Program Now at Madison
AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) is a regularly scheduled elective class that prepares students with academic potential for success in college. AVID uses effective instruction and professional development to increase student performance for B, C, and D students.
Students receive academic instruction in writing and in the following skills: note taking, studying, test taking and organization. Students receive academic support from tutors through collaborative groups and peer counseling. Students are motivated to pursue academic excellence through cultural and college field trips, classroom guest speakers and AVID team building. Class speakers, college credit, and summer programs/ apprenticeships are provided for AVID students. AVID students are expected to maintain at least a “C” average in scholarship and citizenship, to study a minimum of two hours per night, and to enroll in college preparatory classes.
Earn College Credit
9th graders are asked about high school and concerns about being a freshman, as well as questions about their future high school years. Freshman are required to take the PSAT to help prepare them for taking the SAT. For 10th graders, the program asks why the student has chosen the career they want to pursue. It identifies what is important to the student and how to let that guide them to a future career. Sophomores are asked more things about college. These students will also be required to take the PSAT in order to see if their scores are better than the ones from freshman year.
The Business Information Management (BIM) program at Madison offers dual credit where a student can earn high school and college credits at the same time. To qualify, students must be in the 11th or 12th grade with a 2100 score in Math or English TAKS with a 2 on the writing sample.
Director of the Business Office Ms Flowers
Assistant Principal Mrs. Hampton
Students, teachers and administrators wear their favorite college shirts on College Awareness Day at Madison each Wednesday. “The purpose of the College Awareness Day is to create a college bound culture here at Madison High School,” said Joseph Richardson, 11th Grade Assistant Principal and Dean of Advance Academics. Mr. Richardson also stated that there is a Counselor’s Corner that has been placed in the cafeteria during all lunch periods for stu- Student Darrah Foreman dents to ask counselors questions, and college recruiters will be coming throughout the school year.
Student Waivers for SAT and College Applications
Ms Archer stated, “Upon completion of this course, students will receive three college credits that they did not have to pay for.”
HOMEWORK HELP
By the 11th grade students should have a set of colleges that they want to attend and will have the opportunity to visit a college campus. Naviance asks where the student sees himself in five years. There are also questions about personality. Students are required to add a resume and create a list of careers they have decided to focus on in the future. Seniors have to complete the FAFSA, apply for scholarships, and update their resume. Seniors must apply to at least three colleges, as well as attend a college/ financial aid/parent night program. Dates are also confirmed for seniors to take or retake the SAT if necessary.
Student Jamero Phillips
The AVID system puts students on track for college by uplifting the students’ morale.
AVID parents are expected to maintain regular contact with the site AVID coordinator, Ms Neal, and to become involved in the activities of the program.
Naviance is a college and career planning software that prepares high school students for college.
English Department Chair Ms Cage
Seniors who are eligible for free or reduced lunch can receive waivers for the college SAT test, other college required entrance tests and possibly for the college application fee by completing the lunch application. All juniors need to complete an application this school year so that their eligibility status will be in effect when they become seniors, and they can apply for waivers for the early testing dates. Madison’s enrollment is approximately 2010 students. Presently there is less than 50% for submission of lunch applications. Madison has an October 22 (tentative) deadline.
Students needing extra academic support with class assignments, passing STAAR EOC (Reading, Writing, Algebra I, Biology, World Geography) or passing TAKS (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) are invited to come to the library Monday - Friday from 7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. and Monday -Thursday from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
“The amount of Title I funds for Madison is based on the number of applications processed. We do not want to lose any funds. We were at 86% last year. This year we want to meet and exceed 86%. We need each student on this campus to complete a lunch application for his/ her household,” Mrs. Eley-Coyle said. “We want all our students to be able to eat breakfast and lunch daily.”
Teacher of the Year by Stephanie Frausto
Teacher Appreciation
Madison students often express how much they appreciate their teachers. Some of the best quotes for the month of October were the following:
Effective Teachers
Ms Russell studied English and Spanish literature at UT, and she has started her third year of teaching. “I enjoy working with the students. They are very creative and inquisitive. Everyday they inspired me. Madison has very dedicated, passionate teachers.”
“Mrs. Moore has a very calm attitude and that allows us to learn. She explains things over and over for us to be able to clearly understand.” Siliva Fiqueroa. “Ms. Pickens makes me feel good about myself, and I thank her for that. She is the best teacher I could ask for.” Mayra Jimenez.
What she likes most about being a teacher is seeing the students improve and to see students’ creativity. “I decided to be a teacher in middle school because it’s nice to help out students, and I also liked school.”
“Ms. Smith had high expectations for us. On TAKS day, the test was no problem. That’s how confident I was and she gave me that confidence.” Jorge Perez. “I think that all of the teachers, administrators and staff who voted made the right choice,” said Mrs. Castro. “Since I have already won at the regional level in ESL, there is a good chance that I can do well as a finalist or semi finalist for Teacher of the Year.” Mrs. Castro, a graduate of Texas Southern University, has taught Reading, English, Spanish and English as a Second Language.
“Coach Oliphant showed me how to keep up with my work and pay attention in class. He is like a dad to me. I’ve learned to be a responsible student.” Gaby Navarro. “Mr. Mayo has pushed me to do my best in school. He is like my Pa Pa. He motivates me.” Jerri Miles.
“I work hard on a daily basis. I work with my ESL students every day: teaching them and supporting them in every issue they may have in school.” Mrs. Castro states that her strengths in teaching include her ability to stay very organized, as well as remain determined to achieve her goals. She encourages teachers to support each other and remember that there is always room for learning new strategies from each other that have proven to be successful in class. “My best advice to another teacher who would like to be elected teacher of the year is to really feel in their heart the need to teach and to really care for their students.”
Ms Williams Cosmetology
Ms Williams in the Cosmetology department is teaching students how to work in the real world. She has opened up the services of the students in Cosmetology to the public. Monday-Friday 10 am to 5 pm Saturday 9:00 am-12:00pm @ Madison High School ALL WORK BY STUDENTS
She plans to have more creativity in her class this year. “I would like to use more music and art in my class. Also, I would like to start the year by reviewing verbs.” Some of her interests outside of school include reading, swimming, languages and yoga.
Mr. Craft
Communities in Schools by Chanelle Wiggins
In addition to teaching at Madison High School, she has taught at Yates High School and Cullen Middle School. She plans to teach ten more years.
Ms Hawkins in CIS Program
CIS is at Madison to help AtRisk students stay in school, and provide counseling for college preparation, teen pregnancy, family crisis, and students who are homeless. Mrs. Hawkins, the program director at Madison, said, “Every child and their family needs support to be successful in school and life.” CIS offers Madison students a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult. The CIS new office location is in Building B, Room 123. Phone: 713-434-5691 Email: ewillia6@houstonisd.org Salon Service Price List
Shampoo Only: $3.00 Hair Cut: $7.00 Bang Trim (shampoo not included): $3.00 Hair Style (blow dryer or rollers): $7.00 Hair Cut & Style (blow dryer or rollers): $12.00 Creative Styles: $20.00 Twisties: $15.00 Up-Do’s (ponytails/etc.): $25.00 Marcel/Flat Iron: $15.00 Wrap Only: $10.00 Finger waves: $15.00 Crimps(full head): $20.00 Crimps(half head): $10.00 Spirals wet set w/rollers: $25.00 & up Hot oil treatment: $7.50 Scalp Treatment: $7.50 Scalp Treatment w/roller set/blow dryer: $15.00 Deep Conditioner: $3.50 Deep Conditioner w/roller set/blow dryer: $15.00
by Sonia Cardona
CIS will help students who teem, early sexual involvement, consistently fail to get passing body image issues, or is struggrades, expresses a lack of in- gling with questions regarding terest in academic subjects, and/ sexual orientation. or persistently fails to complete daily homework assignments. A student bullies others or is the victim of bullying. If a student has an attendance is- sue or the student can’t make it A student is constantly out ill, to early morning classes on time has special health needs – asthor is always late to classes, CIS ma, vision problems, or dental works to solve these problems. needs. In addition, CIS helps when a student is consistently disrup- A student expresses interest in tive, or sleeping in class or a volunteer or community service student misses class because of opportunities. court appearances or says his/ her family is experiencing legal A student needs a positive outproblems or there are financial let for stress, has an interest in difficulties in the home. a mentor and needs motivation and/or career guidance. Other services include: A student needs pre-employA student is dealing with loss, ment or leadership skills enabuse, or strained relationships hancement. at home or with his/her peers and a student appears distraught, CIS will only schedule appointdepressed, moody, or irritable. ments or allow walk-ins with special permission from a teachA student exhibits low self-es- er or a crisis situation. Permanent Wave: $40.00 Spiral perm: $45.00 Jerri curl: $35.00 Soft Curl Perm: $40.00 Virgin Relaxer: $45.00 Retouch: .$35.00 Partial Relaxer: $35.00 Color Correction/ each extra tube add: $20-$30.00 Temporary Color:$2.00 Virgin Hair Color(Perm, Semi, or Demi): $20.00 Color Retouch: $15.00 Virgin Bleach & Toner: $35.00 Highlights-Cap: $25.00 Highlights Foil Weave(10 foils or less): $25.00 Highlights Foil Weave (whole head): $35.00 Lowlight Caps: $35.00 Lowlights Foil weave(10 foils or less): $30.00 Lowlights Foil Weave (whole head): $35.00 Full Head Cornrow (straight back): $30.00& up Full head Cornrows (straight back) w/hair: $40.00&up
by Estefany Sanchez
Full Head Cornrow (straight back) w/design: $45.00&up Half Head Braids with flip/flat iron: $20.00&up Head Braid Removal’ (individual): $20.00 Full head cornrow removal: $15.00 Half Head Braid/Cornrow Removal: $10.00 Full Head Sewn w/ Cut & Style: $60.00 Full Head Bonded: $50.00 Extension Removal Sewn: $25.00 Extension Removal Bonded: $15.00 Per Track Bonded: $10.00 Per Track(sewn): $15.00 Manicure-Basic: $5.50 Manicure-Hot Oil: $6.50 Manicure-Paraffin: $10.00 Pedicure-Basic: $10.00 Polish Change: $3.00 Facial-Basic: $15.00 Makeup Application: $10.00 Artificial Eyelashes(application only): $5.00 Waxing/Tweezing-Facial Areas: $6.00
There’s more to Auto Mechanics then a simple tune up. In Mr. Crafts Auto Mechanics class students learn from hands on and from the book. Mr. Craft was influenced when in high school by his auto tech teacher to teach in the field of automotives. Since then Mr. Craft has had 31 years teaching in the field. In addition, he is a mechanic when he is not teaching. Mr. Craft stated, “The challenge to fix a broke car,” is what he likes most about being a mechanic. Not only can Auto Mechanics class can be fun at Madison High School, it can also give you real work experience. For many Auto Mechanic jobs, classes from one to two years at a trade school are required. Madison students earn the same amount of experience for free. Automechanics is a good career for both men and women. It’s good money and you learn something new everyday. Cars are always going to be around. So a mechanics are always going to have a job. Auto Tech classes can do alignments, brake jobs, oil changes, small engine work, and electrical repairs. If you would like to have your car or truck worked on, call Mr. Craft ahead of time and make an appointment @ 713 433 9801.
Homecoming Game and Parade
New Cheerleaders
“Light the Fire Within” is the theme of this year’s Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 20th. The parade starts at 10 am on Beran Street and travels left on Whiteheather then right onto West Orem. There will be musical performances, food, games, prizes and student performances in the Teacher’s Parking Lot. The football game is October 19th at 7 pm against Westbury (Butler Stadium). For more information about Homecoming, contact Ms Brynn Giles at 713-797-5559.
Football Player Injures Knee
by Katlin Thomas
Madison High School’s free safety varsity player Darrell Jackson broke his femur above his knee during a game against North Shore High School on September 22nd at Butler Stadium.
New Cheerleaders: Brenda Castillo, Taylor O’Neal, Katrivia Thomas, Jonnecia Brooks, Auriel Jasper, Jordan Sutton, Tadria Carter, Heaven Dorsey
Eight new cheerleaders are drumming up school spirit this school year. New cheerleader Heaven Dorsey said, “We practice two and a half hours everyday, but it’s fun.” The beginning and veteran cheerleaders practice together as one squad while working on splits, aerobics, an a lot of different cheer routines after school from 4-6:30 pm. Heaven likes the fact that being a cheerleader helps her overcome her shyness. Madison does not have Junior Varsity cheerleaders. Everyone who makes the squad is on Varsity. Dasia Cravens is captain of the cheerleaders, and she plans to go to college on a cheerleading scholarship. Her goal after college is to coach a cheerleading squad. “Confidence, leadership, a lot of practice, competing in tournaments, school spirit and camps during the summer,” Dasia explains, “is what it takes to be a cheerleader.”
A North Shore player’s helmet hit Darrell’s knee during a tackle, and Darrell was rushed to the emergency room immediately after being helped off the field.
The cheerleading squad works a lot of hours in order to support the Marlins football team. They help students and football players have pride in their school. Cheerleaders get everyone pumped up to win.
“While I was on the field, all I could think about was I’m done for the season,” Darrell said.
If anyone asked the veterian or the new cheerleaders how they feel about cheering, all of the girls will say, ‘I love it!”
Doctors told him that his surgery was a success, and he would eventually be able to start back running, jumping and playing football again.
Cheerleaders must also learn to work with the band. Good music and energetic cheerleading gets the crowds at football games to dance in their seats while screaming, “Go Marlins!”
More Volleyball
Darrell is not happy about being out for the season in his senior year.
2012 Football Boxscore Sat 9/08 7:00pm Houston Madison 8 Fri 9/14 7:00pm Houston Madison 35 Sat 9/22 6:00pm North Shore 56 Fri 10/05 7:00pm Houston Bellaire 27
Fort Bend Bush 21 Houston Yates 0 Houston Madison 8 Houston Madison 44
Sat 10/13 1:00pm Houston Madison
Houston Chavez (Barnett)
Fri 10/19 7:00pm Houston Westbury
Houston Madison (Butler)
Fri 10/26 7:00pm Houston Madison
Houston Lamar (Butler)
Sat 11/03 6:00pm Houston Westside
Houston Madison (Butler)
Thu 11/08 7:00pm Houston Madison
Hou. Math SciTech (Dyer)
Wed 10/10 12:00pm Girls Volleyball Wed 10/10 5:45pm Girls Volleyball Fri 10/12 5:45pm Girls Volleyball Tue 10/16 4:30pm Girls Volleyball (Butler Stadium) Fri 10/19 4:30pm Girls Volleyball Tue 10/23 4:30pm Girls Volleyball
Houston Chavez
Houston Madison (Butler Stadium)
Houston Chavez
Houston Madison (Butler Stadium)
Houston Madison
Houston Westbury (Butler Stadium)
Houston Lamar
Houston Madison
Houston Westside
Houston Madison (Delmar Stadium)
Houston Sam Houston
Houston Madison (Butler Stadium)
Come out and support the Marlin Volleyball team!