Stratford High School Newcomer's Guide
Welcome to Stratford!
Our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is proud to be here to help smooth your transition to Stratford High School (SHS). In this Resource Guide you will find ways to be informed, get involved and stay connected within our Stratford community.
SHS PTSA serves the entire student body, Stratford teachers and staff, school groups and Booster clubs. Through financial contributions and volunteer efforts, SHS PTSA helps enhance the educational experience of all SHS students.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact SHS PTSA President Dominique Harvey at president@shsptsa.com or visit ASK the PTSA - a new blog created to quickly answer any Stratford question you have.
BE INFORMED
Communication is the key to our success and the strength of Stratford America.
The Spartan Scoop – SHS PTSA publishes an electronic newsletter every Tuesday during the school year. You will need to join the PTSA in order to begin receiving the Scoop. Once you are a member of the PTSA, you will automatically receive the Scoop!
Submit a Communication Request - Do you need to submit an article for publication on the SHS PTSA website? Click here to view the form.
Directory - The SHS PTSA directory is entirely online via the PTSA website! We are no longer offering printed directories. Be on the lookout this summer for information to join the PTSA via the Big Form which will give you options to add, update, and/or add your student's information in the directory as well as information for accessing the directory. Please include your student’s cell phone number so he/she can be contacted for school-related projects.
**Please note that SHS PTSA Directory is available also on the “Membership Took Kit” app.
Social Media - Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/StratfordHSPTSA as well as our Instagram page @STRATFORD_PTSA to stay up to date with the PTSA events!
PTSA Scheduled Meetings – The PTSA Board, Booster liaisons and standing committee members encourage all PTSA members and Stratford parents to attend their regular business meetings. Meetings are scheduled every month except for October and February when the Peer Groups meet to exchange information, invite input and welcome new volunteer interests. Each PTSA Board meeting features a guest speaker discussing a timely relevant topic.
PTSA Big Form - JOIN Stratford PTSA today through our "Big Form!"
Calendars
GET INVOLVED
Register to Volunteer - All school volunteers must register with SBISD each year. The volunteer application can be found at https://www.springbranchisd.com/engage/partnerships-volunteers/volunteer-in-sbisd
Need more information? Contact SBISD Community Relations at 713.251.2468 or
Newcomer Orientation - All students that are new to Stratford High School are welcome to come to the Newcomer Orientation. There will be morning and evening sessions available. Times to be announced.
Students will receive a tour during newcomer orientation by “Link Crew”. Link Crew is a high school transition program that supports newcomers & freshmen through their first year at Stratford and helps them develop the strategies and relationships that will contribute to their high school success. Led by juniors and seniors, Link Crew begins with a powerful orientation day designed to boost the excitement level and generate pride in attending Stratford.
Parking - Juniors and Seniors only - Please bring the required forms and documentation https://ssh.springbranchisd.com/studentsfamilies/parking-information.
There no longer is a need to allow exceptions for certain student groups to park in the east or south lot because everyone has equal access to make the decision that best suits the needs of the student and their family. *Remember, parking is a privilege and not a right. When all parking spaces are full for the year then they are full for the year. That traditionally has not happened until the spring semester when eligible sophomores buy the remaining open parking spots. We will let sophomores begin purchasing parking spots later in the fall semester, roughly around November.
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Valid Texas Driver's License and insurance card
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A photocopy of valid driver's license and photocopy of insurance card that has student's name on it
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$50.00, paid via MySchool Bucks
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Signed Parent Permission Form
STAY CONNECTED
Skyward Family Access - Skyward Family Access is SBISD’s password-protected site that provides both parents and students access to course grades, homework, attendance, and other data. The link to Skyward can be found at the “Family Access” link on the home page of the SHS website or https://www.springbranchisd.com/studentsfamilies/family-accessskyward. For access anywhere, the Skyward Mobile App is also available to download.
***Principal Barnes will deliver weekly messages through Skyward!***
Canvas (formerly used ItsLearning) – Beginning in August 2022, Canvas will replace itslearning as the District’s learning management system (LMS). Canvas provides parents improved real-time access to student’s courses and enhanced teaching and learning for students. Families can also log in to Canvas to easily view student’s courses, assignments, and important dates at any time.
Canvas - https://www.springbranchisd.com/studentsfamilies/canvas
Grade Level Principals - In addition to our Building Principal Mr. Raymorris Barnes, each class at SHS has a Grade Level Principal.
Class of 2027 - Steve Berry
Class of 2026 - Sara Guillory
Class of 2025 - Jennifer Pluchino
Class of 2024 - Carl Blaze
SHS Counselors - Students will establish communication with their counselor beginning in freshman year and maintain that relationship throughout high school.
| Counselor For | Name | Location |
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| Last Name A-B and X-Z | Christine Oliphant | 2nd Floor GL Office |
| Last Name C-F | Lynn Hollister | 3rd Floor GL Office |
| Last Name G-Ke | Johanna Carsi | 2nd Floor GL Office |
| Last Name Kf-Ne | Crystal Arrington | 3rd Floor GL Office |
| Last Name Nf-Sa | Kathy Suerth | 3rd Floor GL Office |
| Last Name Sb-W | Darryl Whitaker | 2nd Floor GL Office |
| CIS-Wellness | Melody Hall | Clinic |
Please note:
Last name designation is done by the last name on your birth certificate
(as it is listed in Skyward). If you have 2 last names, the first last name will be used in your counselor assignment.
For more information on counseling at Stratford visit - https://ssh.springbranchisd.com/counseling
Communities in Schools (CIS) - Our SHS Communities in Schools Wellness Counselor, Melody Hall, is available for every student to address issues such as, but not limited to, grief and loss, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, anger management, and suspected drug/alcohol abuse, in a safe, protected atmosphere. Student Services is located in the same area, first floor Clinic. https://spartans4spartans.com/
Peer Group Coordinators - Each class has two parent volunteers who help ensure that all class parents receive important information regarding activities in their child’s grade level. Contact information for the Peer Group Coordinators can be found on the PTSA website at https://www.stratfordptsa.com/ptsa-board
ADDITIONAL CONNECTIONS
SBISD Parent/Guardian/Student Handbook & Code of Conduct - The SBISD Handbook and Code of Conduct is available electronically in English and Spanish at https://www.springbranchisd.com/studentsfamilies
SHS Handbook Addendum - Stratford High School has an addendum to the SBSID Handbook. This addendum highlights important information including: Absence policy, Academic Honesty Policy, All Bell Schedules, Dress Code, Electronic Devices Policy, Exam Exemption Policy, Make-Up Work Policy, Re-test Policy, Tardy Sweep. You can download a copy of the addendum here: https://ssh.springbranchisd.com/
Naviance - SHS subscribes to this college and career management system designed to help students discover their strengths and match these to potential careers. Naviance is also a college application management system that allows students to research and compare colleges, search for scholarships and upload transcripts and letters of recommendations used during the application process. https://student.naviance.com/stratfordhs
OTHER HELPFUL WEBSITES
Stratford High School PTSA: stratfordptsa.com
Stratford High School: https://ssh.springbranchisd.com/
