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First Day of School

When? Monday, August 24, 2020.

Where do students go for the first day? ALL students will start at home, online learning. In person learning is set to start September 21, Monday.

Helpful resource - Get familiar with Microsoft Teams, this is the platform all students will use to get access to their classes.

School Hours for the 2020-2021 school year: 8:30 am to 3:45 pm

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How does my HAWK Log In?

  • Watch this video (spanish) to guide you on how to get onto Teams.
  • Go to www.office.com on a computer
  • HAWKS should use their Microsoft Log In that ends with @yesstudents.org
  • Passwords for all students have been set to YesStudents17
  • Navigate to Teams once logged in at www.office.com
  • If using a smartphone or tablet, students should download the Microsoft Teams app from the app store to log in
  • If your log in does not work, complete this form
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What time does school start on Monday, August 24?

First Period begins at 8:30 AM.

HAWKS will attend synchronous (live) classes from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM during the week of August 24th.

HAWKS will have asynchronous assignments to complete from 12:00 PM – 3:45 PM during the week of August 24th.

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What is my student’s schedule?

You can see your student’s schedule in Skyward.

Your student should log into their Teams class - stay connected through our social media for more updates to be shared on Monday! for visuals.

Instagram

Facebook

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What supplies should my HAWKS have on Monday?

  • Charged Computer/Device
  • Writing Utensil
  • Notebook or paper for notes
  • Excitement for a new school year!

For the complete list for the school year, go here: supply list 

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Need a Device?

Please ensure you have completed the Device Survey and Tech Agreement in Skyward.

We will contact HAWKS families once devices are available for pick up.

If you need assistance with internet, please contact Mr. Swift at Terence.swift@yesprep.org

NOTE: If you currently DO NOT have a device, if possible, the student can use a tablet or cell phone to download the Microsoft teams application while we work on getting a device for you.

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Questions?

Please call the YES Prep Northwest Front Office at 713-842-5510.

The Front Office will begin answering phone calls at 8:00 on Monday, August 24th.

View the helpful videos on the Family Resource Center about Microsoft Teams and Skyward. 

Resources to know

Academic Material Distribution

We are asking all families to come to campus and pick up academic materials. If you missed out on any of our previous pick up dates, we are having the following date for you to come to campus:

  • Monday 8/24 from 8 am - 3 pm

IMPORTANT: If you picked up academic materials, but we DID NOT have a device for you, please WAIT until you receive communication from the school that we have a device ready for you. We are working on getting devices to all our students, we thank you for your patience.

Re-Enrollment

Please complete re-enrollment forms found in Skyward Family Access. Skyward is our new and improved student information system.

THANK YOU

Thank you to all families that have been patient, came to our pick up at campus, gave us positive feedback, showed support, shared a thank you, and keeping up with updates. We know it's a lot of information being shared. We hope you have a great first day!


 

 

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