Madison Makes AYP

According to the preliminary results, Madison High School met Ad-equate 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 com-ponent of the No Child Left Behind Act. Schools are required to meet annual targets in reading and mathematics, performance and partici-pation, and graduation rate for high schools/attendance rate for el-ementary and middle schools.

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.

Student writing samples are required every two weeks in each sub-ject area in an effort to improve writing skills. Students keep writ-ing 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 stu-dents’ academic progress.

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.

Principal Sonja Williams explains how Madison met AYP to a packed audito-rium crowd of parents at Open House.

Students Create Straps for NASA

Diana Cruz shows how students stitched the cargo straps, and Mickelyn Washington and NASA’s Mr. Kessier show all 80 cargo straps

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 experi-ments from the landing site of a vehicle coming from the space sta-tion to the scientist who work with the experimentation.

“These straps secure the experiments that have all the important sci-ence. 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.

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.

All 80 straps had to be completed in one month. Students like Linda Ramirez, who graduated last year, came back to assist with the proj-ect. Mickelyn Washington was the student leader.

“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.

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 facil-ity for Madison High School that will accommodate 1900-2100 students.

HISD’s Board of Education voted 8-1 to send its $1.9 billion dollar bond proposal to the resi-dents of Houston on the Novem-ber 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 Co-alition encouraged the board to build a new school for Madison students instead of continuing with renovations.

“Bus Stop!” Two First-Time Leading Roles by Lorraine Muller

Cast MembersBo.......................Orlando ClarkeCherie.........Nichole ChurchwellVirgil...............Terrel ThompsonGrace......................Orleis SmithCarl..................Clarence JeromeWill.......................Juan Sanchez

Cherie’s character was played by Nicole Churchwell

Bo’s character was played by Or-lando Clarke

Student ID by Brian Frank

Student takes ID picture in the library

All students must wear an ID badge at Madison so that teach-ers and administrators can easily identify strangers on campus. ID pictures were taken in the li-brary 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. Richard-son 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 called for a conference.”

The ID badge must be worn around the neck. Students will not be able to visit any customer service area such as the registrar, counselors, nurse, or the rest-room without an ID badge.

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 (fe-male 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 in-terested 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.

Dr. Lyman.........Stafford Murry/Maudiel Cuellar

Elma.............Tomminique CookExtras

Brittney HawkinsMikaela HuffDirected byBrynn Giles

Homecoming Election Results

Roxy MurilloMiss Madison

Darrell Jackson Mr. Madison

Shantel Norton Junior Class President

Tina Nguyen Senior Class Vice President

Jamie Russell Sophomore Duke

Rasheed Russell Junior Duke

Sahara Acosta Student Council President

Dasia Cravens Student Council Secretary

Arel Holmes Junior Class Vice President

DeBreanna An-derson Sopho-more Duchess

Tomminique Cook Senior Duchess

Tadria Carter Junior Duchess

Jasmine Lane Senior Class President

SPURS Program

Students travel to Austin to the University of Texas campus every year to participate in the SPURS program for AP (Ad-vanced 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 partici-pated as if we were real students in a real college level class. We learned how to give presenta-tions and the do’s and don’ts of writing a paper.

College Shirt Day Every Wednesday

Students, teachers and adminis-trators wear their favorite college shirts on College Awareness Day at Madison each Wednesday.

“The purpose of the College Awareness Day is to create a col-lege bound culture here at Madi-son 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-dents to ask counselors questions, and college recruiters will be coming throughout the school year.

English Department Chair Ms Cage

Director of the Business Office Ms Flowers Assistant Principal Mrs. Hampton

Student Waivers for SAT and College Applications

Seniors who are eligible for free or reduced lunch can receive waiv-ers for the college SAT test, other college required entrance tests and possibly for the college application fee by completing the lunch ap-plication.

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.

“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.”

Student Darrah Foreman

Student Jamero Phillips

Earn College Credit

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.

Ms Archer stated, “Upon completion of this course, students will receive three college credits that they did not have to pay for.”

Ms Neal AVID Coordinator

AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) is a regularly scheduled elective class that prepares students with academic poten-tial for success in college.

AVID uses effective instruction and professional development to in-crease student performance for B, C, and D students.

The AVID system puts students on track for college by uplifting the students’ morale.

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.

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.

AVID Program Now at Madison

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.

HOMEWORK HELP

Navianceby Katlin Thomas

Naviance is a college and career planning software that prepares high school students for college.

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 stu-dents will also be required to take the PSAT in order to see if their scores are better than the ones from freshman year.

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 col-leges, as well as attend a college/financial aid/parent night pro-gram. Dates are also confirmed for seniors to take or retake the SAT if necessary.

Teacher AppreciationMadison students often express how much they appreciate their teachers. Some of the best quotes for the month of October were the following:

“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.

“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.

“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 respon-sible 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.

Communities in Schools by Chanelle Wiggins

CIS is at Madison to help At- Risk 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 fam-ily needs support to be success-ful 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.

CIS will help students who consistently fail to get passing grades, expresses a lack of in-terest in academic subjects, and/or persistently fails to complete daily homework assignments. If a student has an attendance is-sue or the student can’t make it to early morning classes on time or is always late to classes, CIS works to solve these problems. In addition, CIS helps when a student is consistently disrup-tive, or sleeping in class or a student misses class because of court appearances or says his/her family is experiencing legal problems or there are financial difficulties in the home. Other services include:

A student is dealing with loss, abuse, or strained relationships at home or with his/her peers and a student appears distraught, depressed, moody, or irritable.

A student exhibits low self-es-

teem, early sexual involvement, body image issues, or is strug-gling with questions regarding sexual orientation.

A student bullies others or is the victim of bullying. A student is constantly out ill, has special health needs – asth-ma, vision problems, or dental needs. A student expresses interest in volunteer or community service opportunities.

A student needs a positive out-let for stress, has an interest in a mentor and needs motivation and/or career guidance.

A student needs pre-employ-ment or leadership skills en-hancement.

CIS will only schedule appoint-ments or allow walk-ins with special permission from a teach-er or a crisis situation.

Ms Hawkins in CIS Program

Effective Teachers by Estefany Sanchez Ms Russell studied English and Spanish literature at UT, and she has started her third year of teaching.

“I enjoy working with the stu-dents. They are very creative and inquisitive. Everyday they inspired me. Madison has very dedicated, passionate teachers.”

What she likes most about being a teacher is seeing the students improve and to see students’ cre-ativity. “I decided to be a teacher in middle school because it’s nice to help out students, and I also liked school.”

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.

“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.

In addition to teaching at Madi-son High School, she has taught at Yates High School and Cul-len Middle School. She plans to teach ten more years.

“I work hard on a daily basis. I work with my ESL students ev-ery day: teaching them and sup-porting 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 sup-port 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.”

Teacher of the Year

by Stephanie Frausto

There’s more to Auto Mechan-ics then a simple tune up. In Mr. Crafts Auto Mechanics class stu-dents 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 au-tomotives. Since then Mr. Craft has had 31 years teaching in the field. In addition, he is a me-chanic when he is not teaching.

Mr. Craft stated, “The challenge to fix a broke car,” is what he likes most about being a me-chanic. 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 ca-reer 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 align-ments, brake jobs, oil changes, small engine work, and electri-cal 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.

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-Friday10 am to 5 pm

Saturday9:00 am-12:00pm

@ Madison High School

ALL WORK BY STUDENTS

Phone: 713-434-5691Email: ewillia6@houstonisd.org

Salon Service Price ListShampoo Only: $3.00Hair Cut: $7.00Bang Trim (shampoo not included): $3.00Hair Style (blow dryer or rollers): $7.00Hair Cut & Style (blow dryer or rollers): $12.00Creative Styles: $20.00Twisties: $15.00Up-Do’s (ponytails/etc.): $25.00Marcel/Flat Iron: $15.00Wrap Only: $10.00Finger waves: $15.00Crimps(full head): $20.00Crimps(half head): $10.00Spirals wet set w/rollers: $25.00 & upHot oil treatment: $7.50Scalp Treatment: $7.50Scalp Treatment w/roller set/blow dryer: $15.00Deep Conditioner: $3.50Deep Conditioner w/roller set/blow dryer: $15.00

Permanent Wave: $40.00Spiral perm: $45.00Jerri curl: $35.00Soft Curl Perm: $40.00Virgin Relaxer: $45.00Retouch: .$35.00Partial Relaxer: $35.00Color Correction/ each extra tube add: $20-$30.00Temporary Color:$2.00Virgin Hair Color(Perm, Semi, or Demi): $20.00Color Retouch: $15.00Virgin Bleach & Toner: $35.00Highlights-Cap: $25.00Highlights Foil Weave(10 foils or less): $25.00Highlights Foil Weave (whole head): $35.00Lowlight Caps: $35.00Lowlights Foil weave(10 foils or less): $30.00Lowlights Foil Weave (whole head): $35.00Full Head Cornrow (straight back): $30.00& upFull head Cornrows (straight back)w/hair: $40.00&up

Full Head Cornrow (straight back)w/design: $45.00&upHalf Head Braids with flip/flat iron: $20.00&upHead Braid Removal’ (individual): $20.00Full head cornrow removal: $15.00Half Head Braid/Cornrow Remov-al: $10.00Full Head Sewn w/ Cut & Style: $60.00Full Head Bonded: $50.00Extension Removal Sewn: $25.00Extension Removal Bonded: $15.00Per Track Bonded: $10.00Per Track(sewn): $15.00Manicure-Basic: $5.50Manicure-Hot Oil: $6.50Manicure-Paraffin: $10.00Pedicure-Basic: $10.00Polish Change: $3.00Facial-Basic: $15.00Makeup Application: $10.00Artificial Eyelashes(application only): $5.00Waxing/Tweezing-Facial Areas: $6.00

Ms Williams Cosmetology

Mr. Craftby Sonia Cardona

Football Player Injures Knee by Katlin Thomas

Madison High School’s free safe-ty varsity player Darrell Jackson broke his femur above his knee during a game against North Shore High School on September 22nd at Butler Stadium.

A North Shore player’s helmet hit Darrell’s knee during a tackle, and Darrell was rushed to the emer-gency room immediately after be-ing helped off the field.

“While I was on the field, all I could think about was I’m done for the season,” Darrell said.

Doctors told him that his surgery was a success, and he would even-tually be able to start back run-ning, jumping and playing football again.

Darrell is not happy about being out for the season in his senior year.

New Cheerleaders

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.”

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.

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!”

If anyone asked the veterian or the new cheerleaders how they feel about cheering, all of the girls will say, ‘I love it!”

“Light the Fire Within” is the theme of this year’s Homecoming Pa-rade on Saturday, October 20th.

The parade starts at 10 am on Beran Street and travels left on White-heather 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.

Homecoming Game and Parade

More Volleyball

2012 Football Boxscore

Wed 10/1012:00pm Girls Volleyball Houston Chavez Houston Madison (Butler Stadium) Wed 10/105:45pm Girls Volleyball Houston Chavez Houston Madison (Butler Stadium) Fri 10/125:45pm Girls Volleyball Houston Madison Houston Westbury (Butler Stadium)Tue 10/164:30pm Girls Volleyball Houston Lamar Houston Madison (Butler Stadium) Fri 10/194:30pm Girls Volleyball Houston Westside Houston Madison (Delmar Stadium)Tue 10/234:30pm Girls Volleyball Houston Sam Houston Houston Madison (Butler Stadium)

Come out and support the Marlin Volleyball team!

Sat 9/087:00pm Houston Madison 8 Fort Bend Bush 21 Fri 9/147:00pm Houston Madison 35 Houston Yates 0

Sat 9/226:00pm North Shore 56 Houston Madison 8 Fri 10/057:00pm Houston Bellaire 27 Houston Madison 44

Sat 10/131:00pm Houston Madison Houston Chavez (Barnett)

Fri 10/197:00pm Houston Westbury Houston Madison (Butler)

Fri 10/267:00pm Houston Madison Houston Lamar (Butler)

Sat 11/036:00pm Houston Westside Houston Madison (Butler)

Thu 11/087:00pm Houston Madison Hou. Math SciTech (Dyer)