Originally delivered on 8/5/2024 11:00 am

SUBJECT: DeBakey PTO Newsletter - August 5, 2024 (Uniform Policy Correction)

DeBakey PTO

DeBakey PTO Newsletter

August 4, 2024

Back to School issue


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In This Issue
  • Important Upcoming Dates
  • Sign up to continue to receive newsletter
  • School News
    • Laptop Distribution
    • Summer Assignments
    • Senior Class Photos (Class of 2025)
    • Class Dues (2025)
    • Updated Uniform Policy
    • PTO Uniform Store Updates
    • PTO meeting calendar
    • Clinical Requirements
    • Volleyball Clinic Registration
  • Additional Resources
    • VIPS application
    • Reminder: Student Volunteer Requirements
    • Parking Agreement
    • Grade Tracker
    • Arrivals and Departures
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES


  • Aug 6  - Boys' Volleyball Clinic (Girls' TBA)
  • Aug 7 & 8 - Prestige Photos on campus for senior photos
  • August 5-9 - Laptop Distribution
  • Aug 12 - First day of school
  • Sept 2 - Labor Day, school holiday
  • Sept 10 - First (virtual) PTO meeting of the year


Sign up for this Newsletter (again!)

This newsletter is distributed through "Membership Toolkit" which requires all members to update their information each summer. 

Please take 2 minutes to update your information so you will continue to receive this newsletter throughout the school year. 


Update your membership info here

Laptop Distribution

Students will be issued their HISD laptops the week of August 5-9.

Freshmen distribution will be August 5-6. 

Click here for details!

Volunteer opportunities for students here:

Laptop volunteer sign up for students, click here.


Summer Assignments

Summer assignments have been posted to the DeBakey HSHP website. The material is subject to change, so please be sure to check back on the website to make sure you have the latest information.

View the Summer Assignments

Summer Assignments not included in the link such as AP assignments may be sent to student emails.

Senior Photos (Class of 2025)

A reminder to Seniors that they must take their senior pictures with Prestige Photography at their studios or at DeBakey! SCHEDULE YOUR SUMMER APPOINTMENT NOW! You have TWO options:

See the attached handouts to sign up with Prestige Photography for one of their two locations:

1). Katy Studio: 2501 SOUTH MASON RD. SUITE 210 KATY TX 77450

2). Houston/Willowbrook Studio: 18730 Tomball Parkway Suite B Houston TX 77070

 

CREATE YOUR PROFILE AND SCHEDULE YOUR IN-STUDIO APPOINTMENT AT,

LOCAL.PRESTIGEPORTRAITS.COM

FOR SCHEDULING ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL:

877-244-9873 OPTION 2, THEN OPTION 1

 

They will also be on campus August 7-8. Sign up on Canvas. Go to the Canvas Calendar and go to August. Click on your preferred timeslot and click on "reserve."



Class of 2025!!!

THE CLASS OF 2025 FEES/DUES ARE $350.00 AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE RISE IN COST OF LIVING .  THE FEES WILL INCLUDE GRADUATION EXPENSES SUCH AS CAPS & GOWNS, DIPLOMA COVERS, STOLES AND PERHAPS THE GRADUATE PROM TICKET.  CLASS OF 2025 FIELD TRIP EXPENSE MAY BE AN EXTRA COST. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. ROHINI VARGHESE, RVARGHES@HOUSTONISD.ORG     

(can be made in payments)

Pay Class Dues here!

Uniform Policy Updates

As part of our ongoing commitment to preparing our students for careers in healthcare, we are adding a medical professional uniform requirement. The medial professional uniform or scrubs, will be required by all students in grades 9-12, however each grade level has been assigned a different color, to be worn for the duration of their time at DeBakey. All students must wear their scrub uniform on the day they attend their health science class. Students may choose to wear their regular uniform or scrubs on other days. The PTO will support this initiative through their uniform sales. This information will be made available soon. Additional information will be included in an email. We believe this change will further enhance our school’s mission to provide a rigorous and professional education in the healthcare field.

From the student handbook: 

Medical Professional Scrubs (MPS) Uniform

Students must wear their MPS Uniform on days they attend their Health Science classes. Students may wear the standard uniform on days they do not attend a Health Science class.

MPS Uniform: Will be available to purchase from PTO Uniform Store


Shoes

Non-Canvas, skid/slip-resistant tennis shoes

  • No croc style shoes

All White, including laces

Lab Coats* (juniors and seniors)

  • Short length, all white with blue embroidered DeBakey logo on the left, pressed

All white with embroidered DeBakey Logo

Other Requirements

For Rotations, the following industry standards will apply:

  • Nails - natural without polish. Acrylic, gel, powder, press on nails not accepted.
  • Hair - Must be pulled back away from face. Hair longer than neck or in face should be tied back with a hair tie or band. No bandanas, bows, or large hair accessories.
  • Makeup - No heavy makeup including false eye lashes or extensions
  • Perfume/cologne - None
  • Jewelry - No dangling or large jewelry and no facial piercings. 

 

Scrub and Lab Coat Guide
PTO Uniform Store Updates

Don't forget to order uniforms so your student is ready for school!

Special In-Person Sale during Laptop Pick-up Week:   August 5-9!

  • Uniform Sales
    • There will be a special in-person sale scheduled during laptop pickup which is in August prior to school at DeBakey. Dates are August 5-9.  Uniform orders placed online in the summer can be picked up, and all uniforms will be on display for purchase during this week. 
    •  Scrubs  
    • Top

      • Short Sleeve top in the correct size for the student and designated color for their class.
      • Student ID must be clipped to the top or on a lanyard.
      • A white cotton, long sleeve tunic may be worn under the uniform top.
    • Pants
      • Coordinating pants (full length) of the same color and the correct size for the student.



Uniform Pick up dates

Online Order Pick Up Dates for the 2024-2025 

school year (during lunch at the PTO Uniform Storeroom.

  • Dates
    • Monday, August 12 & Wed August 14
    • Monday, August 19 & Wed August 21
    • Monday, August 26
    • Fri, Sept 6
    • Fri, Sept 13
    • Fri, Sept 20
    • Fri, Oct 4
    • Fri, Nov 1
    • Fri, Dec 6
MARK YOUR CALENDAR for PTO meetings
PTO MEETINGS 2023-2024

Join us to learn more about what the PTO is doing to help our school and get involved! All meetings will be at 6:30 pm.

  • Sept 10 virtual
  • Oct 8 virtual
  • Nov 12 in person
  • Jan 14 virtual
  • Feb 11 virtual
  • March 18 virtual
  • April 8 in person
  • May 13 virtual

More information will be shared as we get closer to each date.


Clinical Rotation Requirements

Juniors as you know your clinical rotation requires that you obtain certain immunizations. In the follow-up email, you will have a checklist of important items that must be completed by August 12th.

 

Failure to meet the clinical requirements the first week of school may result in your student not being able to participate in clinical rotations. Completion of Clinical Rotation Requirements will be considered when assigning clinical rotations.

Volleyball Clinic Registration is Open

Boys Volleyball Clinic is now open for all grade levels. 

 Information on tryouts coming shortly. 

Boys' Clinic will be August 6. Click here to register for boys!

You must register using the appropriate google form to attend.

Girls Volleyball Coming Soon!


Time to Renew Your VIPS application!

Parents and Guardians, it's that time of year! Even if you have been VIPS approved in the past, you must renew your application and be approved each year. You must be VIPS approved to volunteer in any capacity at any HISD school. Please apply now so you are ready when the volunteer opportunity arises!

Register for VIPS approval here!

Reminder: Student Volunteer Requirements

REMINDER:  Every DeBakey student must have at least 100 community service to graduate with a DeBakey diploma.

Remember, colleges look at the community service and how you give back to your community when choosing a candidate to accept into their school. The summer time is a great chance to get caught up and to give back to the community.

Guidelines for Community Service Hours >>

Volunteer Opportunities in Houston >>

Parking Agreement

Student drivers are required to have a parking tag to use the front lot. The parking fee is $75. Students wishing to secure a spot will report to the main office with their Texas-issued driver's license, license plate number, and proof of insurance in the first week of school. Please note that violations of the student code of conduct may result in loss of parking privileges. The follow-up email will contain the required form with additional information.

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  • Ms. Alexander - Assistant Principal, Student's last name A-L
  • Ms. Tapia - Assistant Principal, Student's last name M-Z
Arrivals and Departures

Brush up on Drop Off-Pick Up Procedures!

If you are new to DeBakey - and even if you are returning - please watch this video to reacquaint yourself with our DeBakey carpool procedures to keep everything running smoothly this school year.

*No parking on Pressler!

*Enter on Pressler (heading southbound); you may not approach northbound and take a left into the school parking lot

*Follow traffic pattern once in the DeBakey parking lot

*Pull into a drop off/pick up spot to let your student exit the vehicle and allow traffic to continue 

*Exit on Montclair side

*Please watch for pedestrians!

DeBakey Drop Off & Pick Up Procedure Video Link

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