Visitor Check in

We have made some changes to our front office procedures to help ensure the safety of our staff and students. Moving forward, parents will be allowed in to the YES Prep front office one parent/visitor at a time and must present a valid government issued ID. 

Lottery for the 22-23 School Year
The lottery for next year will open on Monday, November 15th at 9:00 am for any students who are interested in attending YES Prep NMS for the 2022-2023 school year.

Families may use the following website to create their profile and apply for any incoming students. Choice Application - Spring Branch ISD | SchoolMint 

Note: While sibling of current students receive preference, they must still apply to the lottery. 

Campus Tours for New Families

We will be hosting campus tours every Thursday from 9-10 am for any families interested in learning more about the program. To RSVP for a tour, click here.

Current Family Referrals

Parents, if you know of any students who may be interested in attending YES Prep for the 2022-2023 school year, please send their contact information to Mrs. Fuentes. Those who refer a family will be entered in to a drawing when the lottery closes for a gift card of your choice. 

YES Prep Knights Attendance Guide 

 What counts as an unexcused absence? 

• Leaving early - before 3:55 pm 

• Being late to school after the first 

• Absent for the whole day 

• Skipping class 

• Missing a portion of any class period (15 minutes or more) 

• What counts as an excused absence? 

o Dr. note, therapist note 

o Written note from parents. 

o Sent home by the nurse's office 

o Religious service 

o Death in the family 

Absences are not excused if notes are not turned in within 3 days of absence. 

• What happens if I have too many absences? 

o Poor grades 

o Risk of being retained 

o Detention on Tuesday after class to make up hours 

o Hours of community service 

o Risk of receiving a truancy notice 

o Risk of going to truancy court 

• How many days can I lose before losing credit? 

• Middle school students may have a maximum of 17 absences for the entire school year. 

Please contact Ms. Teran in the office if she has any questions regarding attendance. 

Email: Sarai.Teran@yesprep.org 

Phone: 713.251.4200 

Schoology Office Hours

We are excited to introduce to you a new program that will make it easier for you to access student grades online. Through Schoology, you are able to view with ease your child's progress in each of their classes. You will receive weekly messages with information regarding any missing homework and status updates regarding your child. We highly encourage you to log in and view your child's grades. To sign up, you will need a personal access code that we can provide for you. If you would like your personal access code please reach out to the front office at 713-251-4200 or contact Kenia.Lopez@yesprep.org. If you would like one on one training on signing up for Schoology please visit the website HERE and select a date/time that works for you.

Social Media Monitoring

Many students are exposed to social media platforms and are engaging in those platforms on a daily basis. Popular platforms include: Instagram and Snapchat. We want to empower our parents to understand their students involvement on these platforms and support your students healthy engagement by frequently monitoring their interactions and experience when engaging on social media. Below are some tips of how to monitor your students social media activity:

1. Check your childs social media accounts daily, including their direct messages
2. Become their friend on these platforms
3. Only allow them to engage in social media on their computer
4. KidLogger: allows you place parents locks on your students account

 

Clubs & Groups at NBMS

I AM HER

The I Am Her group is a 6 session, weekly commitment dedicated to empower and help girls build self-esteem. Girls may join the group by volunteering or may be given a invitation to join by school counselor. If you feel that your student may benefit from a group experience that is specifically designed to empower and elevate their adolescent experience. Please reach out to our school counselor Ms. Beck-Lee

BOYS TO MEN TEXAS MENTORING (BTM)

The BTM Program provides boys with group mentoring and role modeling so that they may learn integrity, accountability, compassion, and respect for others. The BTM Program helps boys develop personal responsibility and guides them toward a healthy manhood. Well-trained and background checked volunteer mentors listen, encourage, and provide the necessary tools and support boys need to make positive changes in their lives.

 

7^th Grade Science – November Lab

7^th Grade Science Teacher, Timothy Floyd engaged students in a Lab this week that allowed students to dissect a chicken wing to understand the physical anatomy inside an animal. Students were able to make big connections between what they found in the chicken wing, and what those elements may look like in their body!