Theodore High School
Parent Newsletter
FEBRUARY 8, 2010
Principal: Ronald
Rowell
Assistant
Principals:
Tommy Ezell
Wenonah Marino
Yvonne Matthews
Patty Parris
Phone: 221-3351
Fax: 221-3355
“Theodore High
School Mission
Statement”
Our mission is to
create a learning
environment that
will enable THS
students to become
independent, lifelong learners and
responsible citizens
in a technologically
advanced society.
Web Page
Addresses
(Theodore High
School)
http://theodore.mc
s.schoolinsties.com
THEODORE HIGH SCHOOL – 6201 SWEDETOWN ROAD – THEODORE, AL 36582 – (251)-221- 3351
Characteristics of Schools that are Safe and
Responsive to Students:
*Focus on academic achievement
*Emphasize positive relationships among students and staff
*Openly discuss the importance of a safe, positive and orderly learning environment
*Treat students with equal respect
*Involve families in meaningful ways
*Develop links to the community
*Create ways for students to share their concerns
*Help students feel safe expressing for referring students who are suspected of being
abused or neglected
*Promote good citizenship and character
*Identify problems and assess progress toward solutions
*Support students in making the transition to life after high school.
Safe Schools Hot Line
IT’S YOUR CALL 1-888-728-5437
TO ANONYMOUSLY REPORT DANGEROUS ACTIVITY!!!
*Witnessed dangerous or suspicious activity at THS?
*Call the above number or SAFE LINE at 377-7233 to anonymously report what you
have seen.
*Leave a message in voice mailbox to resolve the problem.
*Remain totally anonymous, keeping both you and THS safe.
*Call the SAFE LINE and make you school a better place.
Bell Schedule
Time-in-Bell
FIRST BLOCK
(Tardy Bell Rings 7:25)
Class Change
Break (Bldg B, D & Upper C)
Break (Bldg A & Lower C)
SECOND BLOCK
Class Change
THIRD BLOCK
Lunch
1st Lunch Wave
2nd Lunch Wave
3rd Lunch Wave
Class Change
Fourth Block
Dismissal
7:15 -7:20
7:25-8:58
8:58 – 9:03
8:58 – 9:10
9:25 – 9:37
9:03 – 10:53
10:53 - 10:57
10:57 –12:57
10:53 – 11:22
11:43 - 12:12
12:28 – 12:57
12:57 – 1:02
1:02 – 2:40
2:40
Note: Assembly, homeroom, etc., schedule will be announced prior to the event.
(Mobile County
Public Schools
System)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mobile-AL/Mobile-County-PublicSchools/93542315962
Join Facebook with Mobile County Public Schools
http://mcpss.com
Theodore's Cisco Networking Academy
Student Attendance
The Cisco Networking Academy is a global education program that
teaches students how to design, build, troubleshoot, and secure
computer networks for increased access to career and economic
opportunities in communities around the world. Theodore's Networking
Academy provides online courses, interactive tools, and hands-on
learning activities to help students prepare for computer and networking
careers in virtually every type of industry.
What parents need
to know
Make sure your
child attends school
regularly.
Attendance is
important for
schools – for
example, when
they give
standardized tests
required by federal
law. But it’s even
more important for
your child. He or
she has to be in
school to take
advantage of all
the opportunities
education has to
offer.
The dangers of
truancy
An unexcused
absence from
school is called
truancy. This
includes skipping
classes or entire
days of school.
Truancy puts
students at risk for
many problems,
including:
Building-Based Student Supports School Team
Theodore High School’s Building Based Student Support Team (BBSST) is a school-based, problem solving
group. Team members discuss issues related to specific needs of teachers and students and offer teachers
assistance in resolving problems of our regular education students. The team is composed of regular and
special education teachers, administrators, counselors and other individuals as needed, including, but not
limited to, attendance officers and representatives from Nursing Services. Through collaboration, teachers
are given the opportunity to address concerns and find solutions with greater perspective.
2008-09 Committee Members:
Tyler Mims - Facilitator
Ms. Ernestine Chaney
Mr. David Hewes
Ms. Jamie Jones
Ms. Jennifer Girod
Ms. Kathleen Jackson
Mr. Michael Walters

poor grades
Mr. Randy Larson

teen
pregnancy
Andrea Dennis

Alcohol or
other drug
use
Questions regarding BBSST assistance should be directed to Ms. Marino; she will forward messages to the
committee. You can reach Ms. Marino at 221-3351 Ext. 71518.
Truancy also
increases the risk
that students will
drop out.
And high school
dropouts are more
likely to
Be unemployed
Earn less money
than high school
and college
graduates
Be dependent on
public assistance
The Alabama High School Graduation Exam will be given March 1-5. 2010. The schedule for the week will
be as follows:
Monday................... Mathematics
Tuesday.................. Reading
Wednesday..............Language
Thursday................. Social Studies
Serve time in
prison
Friday...................... Science
Make sure your
child goes to
school. His or her
future depends on
it.
Parents and Students, this is a helpful web-site in preparing for the AHSGE.
www.usatestprep.com
Please contact the school for the username and password.
Students have
better attendance
and more success
in school when
parents are
involved.
For more
information
About staying
involved in your
child’s education,
visit the:
National Education
Association
www.nea.org
U.S. Department of
Education
www.ed.gov
The school received the district's Bronze Award for over 90% graduation rate
and the Silver Award for making Adequate Yearly Progress without the aid of
formulas. Congratulations students, teachers, and administrators!
Click this link to view the full AYP report: 2009-2010 AYP Report - THS
Prom Fashion Show - 2nd Block February 12th
Tickets $2.00 each
2010 Prom: Friday March 19th from 8pm until 12 midnight, Greater Gulf State Fair Grounds
Prom tickets go on sale on Wednesday Feb. 17 after we return from Mardi Gras.
Tickets 55.00 each with no couple prices Feb 17 thru Feb 26th
60.00 each with no couple prices March 1 thru March 12
70.00 each with no couple prices March 15, 16, 17, 18
No tickets can be purchased on the day of prom
***All Off Campus Guests must be preapproved by an administrator from the guest's school and
an administrator from THS. Forms will be available on Wednesday Feb 3rd in the front office or C
219. All off campus guests must provide a photo ID on the guest form and be ready to show
photo ID prior to entering the prom. ALL forms are due by Friday March 5th; no late forms will be
accepted. All guests must be 10, 11, 12 th grades and under the age of 21.
Remember:
Prom has a dress code. You can find the dress code in the student handbook
All School Rules of Conduct apply at prom to both the THS student and their guest
THS students are responsible for their guests behavior
No student who is suspended at the time of prom will be allowed to attend
Jim Owen Photography will be at prom to take pictures, pictures must be paid for prior
to being taken so remember to bring the $$ (Photo forms will be available at THS
the week before).
ACT Test Dates 2009-2010
Test Date
Theodore High
School held its
second semester
PTO Open House
for the 2010
school year on
January 19,
2010. It was a
huge success
with over 100
parents
attending.
Afterwards,
parents were
able to meet
with teachers
and enjoy a time
of refreshments.
Thank you to all
who attended.
Registration Deadline
February 6, 2010**
January 5, 2010
January 6 - 15, 2010
April 10, 2010
March 5, 2010
March 6 - 19, 2010
June 12, 2010
May 7, 2010
May 8 - 21, 2010
2009-2010 Art Contest Awards
Making Strides against Breast Cancer
Lauren Betts, 2nd place in region
(MCPSS printed her design as their t-shirt)
Greater Gulf State Fair
Sculpture
Kara Wright, 1st place
Katelyn Nemeth, 2nd place
Painting
Kelsey Peters, 2nd place
Derek Ladnier, 3rd place
Drawing
Cathy Fuller,
parent
organizer, gave
parents red
folders with
valuable
information
about Theodore
(Late Fee Required)
Jaccob Hearn, 1st place
Brandi Musgrove, 2nd place
Kelsey Peters, 3rd place
Graphics
High School.
Brandi Musgrove, 1st place
Exceptional Art
Carey Hunnicutt, 1st place
The following
students won in the
southwest DECA
Region competition
and will represent
THS this month at
the state DECA
conference in
Montgomery.
Liberty Hudson, 2nd place
Israel McCord, 3rd place
Pecan Festival
Tori Daniels, Best of Show
Lauren Betts, 1st place
Blake Column,
Destiny Jones,
Jamie Walter,
Raven Green,
Jerrica House,
Megan McClinton,
Ashlyn Moore,
Richard Peacock,
Kayla Pettit, James
Rohe, Kendra
Shelton, Tu Ngoy
Tran, Cody Farley,
and Curtis
Jernigan.
Brandi Musgrove, 2nd place
Whitney Harmelink, 3rd place
Ainsley Hill, Honorable Mention
Derek Ladnier, Honorable Mention
GMAC Bowl Art Contest
9th - 10th Grade Division
Tiffany Taylor, 3rd place
Congratulations to
Mr. Wright and his
students!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
11th - 12th Grade Division
Brandi Musgrove, 2nd place
Lauren Betts, 3rd place
Azalea Trail Maid
Court 2010-2011
“The 2009 yearbooks are on sale at a discounted price of $40.00. Students can
purchase last years yearbook in room C-152”
Learner’s License Permit Information
Students who are going to take the permit exam at the Department of Public Safety
must have a school enrollment form. Ask for an enrollment form at the school office.
Requirements for taking the permit exam.
Birth certificate
The Faculty and
staff want to
congratulate
Morgan Stoker
on being chosen
to represent
Theodore as our
upcoming Azalea
Social Security card
School enrollment form
Other documents may be accepted. Check manual for other documents that may be accepted.
Trail Maid.
Attention Seniors:
***Last Day for Seniors - Thursday, May 13, 2010***
Graduation 2010
We hope everyone will
take advantage of this
program and become a
part of Theodore High
School's history by
purchasing a laser red
brick with a personalized
message. Bricks will be
placed at the front of the
school in a beautiful
walkway as you come into
the office. We have a
limited number of bricks
at this introductory price,
so act fast!
Your message(s) may
include your children's
and/or family's name, a
memorial tribute, a
special event, the name
of your business or
communicate a special
message of your
choosing.
This is your opportunity to
permanently
communicate your
message and to support
current and future
generations of the
Theodore High School
family for only $50.00!!
You may pay with check
or cash, do not mail
cash, see Deborah
Patrick to pay cash.
Mobile County Public Schools is pleased to announce that the
2010 graduation ceremony for Theodore High School will be
held at the Mitchell Center. Theodore’s ceremony is scheduled
for May 20th at 6:00 p.m.
Scholarships
University of South Alabama Scholarships
http://www.southalabama.edu/admissions/02scholarshipinstructions2008.pdf
University of Alabama Scholarships
http://scholarships.ua.edu/
Alabama State University Scholarships
http://www.alasu.edu/Admissions/default.aspx?id=930
Alabama A & M University Scholarships
http://www.aamu.edu/alumni/endowed_scholarships.aspx
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Scholarships
http://main.uab.edu/Sites/apply/financial_aid/scholarships/
Tuskegee University Scholarships
http://www.tuskegee.edu/Global/story.asp?S=1100257
Auburn University Scholarships
http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/
Bishop State Community College Scholarships
http://www.meritaid.com/meritScholarships/Bishop-State-Community-College-102030
Faulkner State Community College Scholarships
http://www.faulkner.cc.al.us/financialaid/scholarships
Alabama PTA Scholarships
http://www.alabamapta.org/community/scholarships-apply.html
Target All Around Scholars
http://www.target.com
Toyota Scholarships
http://www.toyota.com/about/our_commitment/philanthropy/education/scholarships/
Best Buy Scholarships
http://www.bestbuyinc.com/community_relations/scholarship.htm
Walmart Foundation Scholarship Programs
http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8736.aspx?p=236
Wendy's High School Heisman
http://www.wendysheisman.com/students/index.asp
Horatio Alger Association
https://www.horatioalger.org//scholarships/index.cfm
Parent Links
Family Counseling Center of Mobile
http://www.lifeservicesmobile.org/index.php
ALL Kids
Alabama Department of Public Health ALL Kids is a low-cost, comprehensive healthcare coverage
program for children under age 19. Benefits include well child check-ups and immunizations, sick
child doctor visits, prescriptions, vision and dental care, hospitalization, mental health and
substance abuse services, and much more.
http://www.adph.org/allkids/
Calendar of Events for Theodore High School 2010
2/12/2010
2/15/2010
2/16/2010
2/17/2010
3/1/2010
3/2/ 3/5/2010
3/3/2010
3/2/2010
3/3/2010
3/4/2010
3/5/2010
3/5/2010
3/12/2010
3/14/2010
3/15/2010
3/19/2010
4/2/2010
4/10/2010
4/12/-4/16
4/30/2010
5/13/2010
5/20/2010
5/24/2010
5/25/2010
5/26/2010
Prom Fashion Show
Presidents’ Day (No School)
Mardi Gras (No School)
Weather makeup day due to Hurricane Ida
AHSGE (Math)
Cheerleading Tryouts
Drama Play Assembly
AHSGE (Reading)
AHSGE (Language)
AHSGE (Social Studies)
AHSGE (Science)
Deadline for ACT
Quarter 3 ends
DST Begins( Move Clocks ahead 1 hour)
Teacher Work Day (No Classes)
Prom
Good Friday (School in Session)
ACT
Spring Break
International Thespian Society Induction
Ceremony
Last day for Seniors
Graduation
Semester Exams
Semester Exams (Last Day for Students)
Teacher Work Day
2nd BLK
Gym
3-5 pm
4th BLK
Gym
Gym
7:00
7:45 am
Campus
6:00 pm
Mitchell Center