Madison Makes AYP
Students Create Straps for NASA
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 facility for Madison High School that will accommodate 1900-2100 students. Diana Cruz shows how students stitched the cargo straps, and Mickelyn Washington and NASA’s Mr. Kessier show all 80 cargo straps Principal Sonja Williams explains how Madison met AYP to a packed auditorium crowd of parents at Open House.
According to the preliminary results, Madison High School met Adequate 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 component of the No Child Left Behind Act. Schools are required to meet annual targets in reading and mathematics, performance and participation, and graduation rate for high schools/attendance rate for elementary and middle schools.
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 experiments from the landing site of a vehicle coming from the space station to the scientist who work with the experimentation. “These straps secure the experiments that have all the important science. 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.
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.
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.
Student writing samples are required every two weeks in each subject area in an effort to improve writing skills. Students keep writing 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 students’ academic progress.
All 80 straps had to be completed in one month. Students like Linda Ramirez, who graduated last year, came back to assist with the project. Mickelyn Washington was the student leader.
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.
“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.
“Bus Stop!” Two First-Time Leading Roles by Lorraine Muller
Homecoming Election Results Roxy Murillo Miss Madison
Sahara Acosta Student Council President
Jasmine Lane Senior Class President
Tina Nguyen Shantel Norton Senior Class Vice Junior Class President President
Darrell Jackson Mr. Madison
Rasheed Russell Tadria Carter Junior Duke Junior Duchess
DeBreanna An- Jamie Russell derson Sopho- Sophomore more Duchess Duke
Arel Holmes Dasia Cravens Tomminique Junior Class Vice Student Council Cook Senior President Secretary Duchess
Cherie’s character was played by Nicole Churchwell
Bo’s character was played by Orlando Clarke
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 (female 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 interested 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.
Cast Members Bo.......................Orlando Clarke Cherie.........Nichole Churchwell Virgil...............Terrel Thompson Grace......................Orleis Smith Carl..................Clarence Jerome Will.......................Juan Sanchez
HISD’s Board of Education voted 8-1 to send its $1.9 billion dollar bond proposal to the residents of Houston on the November 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 Coalition encouraged the board to build a new school for Madison students instead of continuing with renovations.
Student ID
by Brian Frank
Student takes ID picture in the library
All students must wear an ID badge at Madison so that teachers and administrators can easily identify strangers on campus. ID pictures were taken in the library 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. Richardson 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 Dr. Lyman.........Stafford Murry/ called for a conference.” Maudiel Cuellar Elma.............Tomminique Cook The ID badge must be worn around the neck. Students will Extras not be able to visit any customer Brittney Hawkins service area such as the registrar, Mikaela Huff counselors, nurse, or the restDirected by room without an ID badge. Brynn Giles