DeBakey PTO Newsletter

September 3, 2025

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DeBakey HSHP Updates 2025/2026

• #1 - No School this Monday and Tuesday

  A reminder that there is no school for students this Monday and Tuesday! Monday is Labor Day, and Tuesday is a professional development day for our staff. Students can use this time to catch up, get ahead, or simply recharge those busy brains, we'll see students back on campus Wednesday, September 3rd, refreshed and ready! Parents, please plan accordingly. 

  
  

  Contact(s):

  Mr. Herrera, Principal

• #2 - Open House (CANCELLED)

  Parents, our Open House event originally scheduled for this Thursday, September 4th has been CANCELLED. 

  
  

  Contact(s):

  Mr. Herrera, Principal

• #3 - Junior Forum is this Week

  Junior parents, don't forget that the Junior Forum is this Wednesday, September 3rd at 5:00pm. We strongly encourage juniors and their parents/guardians to sit together for this very important virtual meeting. Click HERE to attend the meeting on TEAMS.

  
  

  Upcoming Class Forums:

  • Class of 2027 Forum - 9/03/2025 @ 5 pm
  • Class of 2028 Forum - 9/09/2025 @ 5 pm

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  Contact(s):

  Counselors: Ms. Simon (last names A-L) & Ms. Arizmendy (last names M-Z)

• #4 - Progress Reports coming this Friday!

  Progress reports will be issued to students this Friday, September 5th during homeroom. Remember that the progress report is a mid-cycle report informing parents of their student's grade prior to the end of the Cycle 1. This grade is not set in stone and there is still time for this grade to go up (or down). Students may be placed in a mid-day tutorial session in an effort to provide them with the support they need to be successful in their classes. Parents can monitor students' grades on HISDConnect (PowerSchool). Students can check Canvas for a list of tutorial or study hall assignment. Mid-Day Tutorials will be held Monday through Thursday. All students are required to attend their assigned tutorials or study hall sessions. Failure to attend may result in detention. A list of Tutorial Assignments will be available on Canvas next Monday. Students will also receive an email with their tutorial assignments. Students, check their outlook email prior to Monday so they know where to report to. 

  
  

  Contact(s):

  Mr. Herrera, Principal

  Ms. Whiting, Attendance Clerk

  Ms. Niaves, registrar or Your child's teacher for specific grades

  Dean Shargey, Dean of Instruction FOR TUTORIAL ASSIGNMENTS

• #5 - Club Recruiting Season is in Full Swing

  We encourage students to seek out clubs or organizations that will feed their passion and provide them with opportunities to find new interests, friendship, and opportunities. From culture to science, debate to dance, there’s something for everyone. Explore clubs on health & medicine, robotics, business & finance, animal welfare, sports, and more. Get involved, find your passion, and make a difference! Students should check Canvas, their email, and campus signage for information on interest meetings. They can also complete this form to contact club leaders directly. 

  
  

  Contact(s):

  Ms. Jafferali, Magnet Coordinator

  Ms. Rodriguez, Teacher Specialist & Instructional Technologist

Contacts and Resources:

Mr. Herrera, Principal

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• Grade Tracker - Track your own grades (accessible to students logged into Google Chrome using their HISD credentials)
• How to Follow your Student's Progress on Canvas instructions
• HISD Connect Code
• How to Access student grades on HISD Connect Instructions
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