We hope you have had a great Winter Break. We are looking forward to seeing Rebels in the building for second semester on Tuesday, January 7! Austin is facing colder than usual weather this week so bundle up, and keep an eye on weather reports!

Students- PLEASE be sure to check your Class SCHEDULE on the portal.austinisd.org for any updates.

Counselors will be located in the library all week to address any critical schedule conflicts or needs. This includes: missing a class, being enrolled in a class you already received credit for, having a duplicate class, missing a required class for graduation.

Want to improve your grades? Don't wait, talk to your teachers and schedule your make-up tests! A friendly reminder that students have until January 24 to recover major grades from the second nine weeks reporting period. Students are responsible for coordinating make-up time with their teachers.

Have a great week!

Friday is a B Day! The Schedule is B-A-B- A.

January 20- Student/Staff Holiday. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day & Inauguration Day

January 29- Staff Professional Learning Day/Student Holiday. Lunar New Year

Has a staff person at Travis provided you with excellent support or gone out of their way to help you? Send them a RAVE!

Need some resources during the break? See below for local support.

• Central Texas Food Bank - providing nutritious food during the break. Central Texas Food Bank delivers EVERY MONDAY to the church across the street from Travis, starting at 5pm.

• United Way for Greater Austin - ConnectATX - information on food, housing, transportation, child care and more.

• Texas Health and Human Services - Call 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905 to speak to a live operator.

• Sustainable Food Center - Food Access Programs

• The Christi Center - free information and support groups for youth and adults regarding grief and loss. Phone: 512-467-2600

• Integral Care – 24 hours support for mental health crises or by appointment. Phone: 512-472-4357

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988. If you’re struggling, it’s okay to share your feelings. 

• Coping with Grief during the holidays https://christicenter.org/coping-with-grief-during-the-holidays/

90% Attendance Rule- What does it mean?

If a student drops below 90% in a course, an "NC" is entered instead of a grade. The grade may be passing – but the student did not attend at least 90% of the time. Please contact your student’s Assistant Principal to see what corrective steps must be taken.

To regain credit, students can attend after school tutoring on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:45 pm to 6:15 pm through twilight. See Twilight information below.

A Note About Field Trip/Testing Attendance

You might notice that when your child is on a field trip or taking a test, you may initially receive an absence notification. TEA (Texas Education Agency) requires classroom teachers to take attendance based on who is physically present in their classrooms at the time attendance is taken.

If a student is on a field trip or taking a test, they will initially be counted absent, and our attendance clerk will then re-code absences as excused based on the field trip attendance submitted by the trip chaperones or by the testing roster submitted by the testing proctor. This process can take time, but we all want to make sure student attendance is as accurate as possible.

Please continue to contact the school Attendance clerk when you see an issue or have questions about your students attendance.

9th Grade Administrator/ 12th grade A-G & Counselor

Rosa.l.Esparza@austinisd.org & Amy.Pro@austinisd.org

10th Grade Administrator/12th grade Q-Z & Counselor

Heather.Merritt@austinisd.org & Stacey.DeLoach-Jackson@austinisd.org

11th Grade Administrator/12th Administrator grade H-P & Counselor

Rian.Evans@austinisd.org & Judi.Yapias@austinisd.org

Associate Principal/12th Grade Administrator Oversight & Counselor

Nicole.Creek@austinisd.org & Tabita.Gutierrez@austinisd.org

Academic Dean

yvette.venegas@austinisd.org

Attention seniors & senior parents:  

• Cap & gown, Class Ring & graduation ordering information packets were distributed to seniors on 10/24. If your senior did not get a packet please check in the main office. Orders were taken on November 8 in the cafeteria. Students can also order online. Congratulations to the Class of 2025 & Go Rebels!!!

The P.T.S.A is delighted to welcome Jacqueline Craig as the new Vice President and Julie Archila as the new Treasurer of the PTSA. Next PTSA Meeting is January at 4:45 in the cafeteria.

Thank you to everyone who pitched in for the Winter Wonderland dance! Please contact Colin Clark by phone or text at (512) 367-0309 or by email at travisechsptsa1@gmail.com.

We are excited to share the details of Austin ISD's upcoming Family Empower Hour sessions, which provide valuable information and support to our students' families. Click the link for details ^^

Our next Principal's Chat is scheduled for January 14 from 6-7 pm. This will be a virtual meeting. More information will be sent via email with a link to join the meeting.

Did you know we have many resources to connect you to when you are in need of assistance?

• If you are experiencing difficulty paying your Austin Energy utility bill and need emergency assistance, contact Ms. Ralston at 512-414-2527 extension 30783 to schedule an appointment to check if you are eligible for the Plus 1 Program.

• If you need Capital Metro Bus tickets to get to an appointment, please call Ms. Ralston. These adult bus passes that were provided by Capital Metro to help AISD families with their transportation needs!

• If you need current information on open holiday programs, Please dial 2-1-1 or visit unitedwayaustin.org/connectatx

Dear Partners and Employers in the Austin Area,

We’re thrilled to invite you to Travis Early College High School's Career Fair, hosted in collaboration with Workforce Solutions Capital Area Texas on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 12:20 PM.

This exciting event aims to connect Travis County youth with the diverse career opportunities and pathways available to them. We’re looking for engaging partners to showcase their industries through:

• Hands-on, interactive demonstrations

• Tabling for job openings and entry-level positions

• Post-secondary programs and apprenticeships

• Skilled trades and employer demonstrations

• STEM career presentations

• Hotel and hospitality showcases

• ... and much more!

We want students to explore, interact, and imagine their futures, and your participation can make a lasting impact!

📌 Reserve your spot today:
Career Fair Registration - Eventbrite

If you require access to electricity for your demonstration or have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at:

• Jose Dominguez: jose.dominguez3@austinisd.org

• Monica Magallanes: monica.magallanes2@wfscapitalarea.com

Website: https://travis.austinschools.org/

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