Middle College High School at HCC Felix Fraga
Announcements

Parents and students please check this page daily for any update information.
Please share with other Fraga Parents and Students

1) Please call or text us: Google Voice Number: 346 -800-2325 (temporary number)

2) Remind Application (text message application)

---for parents: Enter this number 81010, then Text this message @mchsatfr

---for students : Enter this number 81010, then Text this message @mchsatfra

3) E-mails : For teacher/staff directory, below this page.

4) Microsoft Teams: Video conferences/ chats 

--Student Virtual Grade Level Check-ins

• 11th and 12th grade: Monday, April 6. From 1:20pm to 1:50pm.
  • NEXT Check-in (Tuesday, April 14 . From 1:20pm to 1:50pm)

• 9th and 10th grade: Monday, April 7. From 1:20pm to 1:50pm
  • NEXT Check-in (Wednesday, April 15 . From 1:20pm to 1:50pm)

--Students please be sure to download Microsoft Teams to your computer and your phone.

• You can do so by clicking on link https://products.office.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app 
• Go to http://office365.houstonisd.org
  • to access Microsoft software using your HISD account. (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook-HISD Email, Teams, etc..) 

5) Need support with technology? PLease email Ms. Judy Hoang -- JHOANG@houstonisd.org

 Grading Policy for Cycle 4

Cycle 4 window (March 30 – June 1).

• Ends: June 1st
• Mail to Parents / Students: June 4
• Students have from now to June 1 to complete their assignments online.
• Techers will be submitting progress reports grades. 
• Teachers will make parent contact when students.
• Have missed work available in the HUB – organized per week/day
• Grades for the 4th nine weeks should be based on assignments completed after March 13, 2020.
• All grades earned during the 4th nine weeks should be weighted the same.
• Chancery will average the grades for the 3rd and 4th nine weeks.
• Final exams will be waived. Each nine-week grade would count as half of the semester grade.
• Progress reports will still need to be provided to parents if the student’s performance in the subject is consistently unsatisfactory. 

Progress Report 7 window : March 30 - April 17

• Ends: April 17
• Mail to Parents/ Students: April 24

Progress Report 8 window: March 30 - May 10

• PR8 Ends May 10
• Mail to Parents/ Students: May 17

On this page you will find:

• Items to complete by student/parent
• Frequently asked questions
• Messages by Date
• Virtual Teacher/Student Class Schedule
• Staff Contact information

Students please complete the following items by Thursday, March 26. Next week, instructional lessons go live. 

• Students please complete the Fraga Virtual Communication Survey https://forms.gle/BJVtLtJvfZtSMWur5
• Students please be sure to download Microsoft Teams to your computer and your phone.
• (Some students are reporting this app is blocked on laptop, if that is the case this is okay but please make sure you have it on your phone)
• (this is how you can utilize Microsoft Teams until you are able to download application to your HISD laptop.)
• You can do so by clicking on link https://products.office.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app 
• Go to office365.houstonisd.org and bookmark this page
• Please complete H.O.M.E. survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9VPFZ5Q
• Students log in and interact with new H.O.M.E. page
• (lessons go live Monday, March 30, 2020) https://www.houstonisd.org/home
• Check your HISD email
• Students taking HCC classes - Check your HCC email
• HCC Felix Fraga building is now closed
• Students will receive a call on Teams this Friday (it should go to your phone if you have the app on your phone)
• Please be on standby for this call. If we cannot reach you via teams, we will try by phone.
• Need support with technology? Please email Ms. Judy Hoang -- JHOANG@houstonisd.org

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: When do virtual classes start?
  • A: Tuesday, March 31
• Q: Where do I access my classes?
  • A: Through the HISD HUB
• Q: Will students be using Microsoft Teams (a software for virtual communication)?
  • A: Yes, some teachers will use it to provide virtual/live meetings and general communication.
• Q: What time will I have class?
  • A: Class schedule has been modified to a block schedule to extend the time from 47 minutes to 90 minutes. If you miss a lesson, then you can contact your teacher for assistance. Some teachers will be recording lessons for you to watch later.
• Q: What do I do if I have questions for my teacher?
  • A: send your teacher an email using your HISD email. Visit Staff contact to obtain contact information.

Virtual Teacher Schedule

Starting Tuesday, March 31

Reminder about HISD Proper Online Behavior - (Click here) form in Enlgish and Spanish

Monday – Thursday

• Monday & Wednesday: Periods 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Tuesday & Thursday: Periods 5, 6, 7, & 8

Fridays

• All Periods - Periods 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8.

Click here for Teacher Virtual Schedule.

Secondary Curriculum

• HISD @ H.O.M.E. is working with HISD Communications to soon release an HISD @ H.O.M.E. TV schedule for secondary students.
• Virtual TDS (Teacher Development Specialist) will be available to provide support to teachers. TDS are connecting with teachers they are supporting before Spring Break.
• HPE and Language Other than English (LOTE-Spanish) enrichment/projects will be uploaded week of March 30.

Digital resources added to H.O.M.E. site

• The Houston Texans and partners have compiled FREE digital education resources for parents and teachers to help kids from preschool through high school “Huddle at Home” to stay active and keep their skills sharp. Content includes contests, math drills, activities and a character playbook. These resources are designed to bring some football fun to homes across Houston and beyond. https://www.houstontexans.com/community/huddle-at-home
• Imagine Learning Lessons for home in English and Spanish will be uploaded for March 30.

Communications

• HISD Communications Team is launching HISD @ H.O.M.E. TV to bring free, educational programming to our students and families at home through television. Our Multimedia Team has been producing instructional videos in English & Spanish in collaboration with the Elementary and Secondary Curriculum departments.
• In honor of the Cesar Chavez/Dolores Huerta holiday on Monday, March 30th, HISD @ H.O.M.E. TV will launch on Tuesday, March 31st. Families can access the lessons Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., on the following channels:
• Comcast Ch. 18, U-verse Ch. 99.  
• HISD @ H.O.M.E. TV can also be accessed online at the same times on houstonisd.org/livetv
• HISD Communications is also partnering with Fox 26’s sister station UPN Ch.20 to broadcast HISD content. Starting the week of March 30, UPN Ch. 20 will air a one-hour video produced by HISD Communications on a weekly basis featuring a variety of lessons and information for our community. 
• HISD Communications is also collaborating with Houston Public Media to promote HISD @ H.O.M.E. TV and also provide additional free, educational programing for parents and students through PBS TV Ch. 8 at-home learning.

Messages by Date:

• District administration will re-evaluate on May 1, to determine whether a longer closure beyond April 10 will be necessary.
• Starting March 31, teachers will be available remotely during their regular work schedule to support students, provide lessons and will be engaging with students daily. Students will be able to upload assignments to teachers as they have in the past via the HUB. Teacher will be working the week of March 23 on organizing their virtual classroom and planning their lessons.  Our goal is to create an online learning environment that allows for interaction between the teacher and the student as they will be participating in learning activities. HISD curriculum-based lessons and activities will go live on March 31. 
• Classes will resume on Tuesday, March 31st via virtual learning.
• Starting tomorrow March 23, students can log in to the HUB and start interacting with the digital resources such as APEX Learning, Imagine Math, Imagine Language and Literacy, MackinVia, Khan Academy, Khan Academy SAT, Vocabulary.com and more. 
• Parent/Student complete H.O.M.E. Survey by March 24 ( Click here for survey ) 
• 3rd nine weeks grades will be available for parents on March 27th.
• Confirmation that the individual that possibly exposed the Fraga Academic Building tested negative for coronavirus. (See link for more details) 
• Thursday, March 12 - COVID-19 Possible Exposure - Two HCC Campus Closures (Click here for more details)  

 Staff Contact Information

• Remind Application (text message application)
  • for parents: Enter this number 81010, then Text this message @mchsatfr
  • for students : Enter this number 81010, then Text this message @mchsatfra

Message to Students and Parents

March 25, 2020

Fraga Family,

Fraga Family, We hope you and all your family members are doing well despite our current environment. At Middle College Fraga, we are committed to continue supporting our scholars with academic enrichment during the school closures.  Yesterday, our office support conducted calls to check in with you and to discuss any question or concerns.  Our goal this week is to obtain your most up to date contact information.  We ask for your support on completing our Fraga Virtual Communication Survey and to ensure that we are meeting your needs we ask that you complete the survey H.O.M.E.surveys located on the school website.  Visit w w w dot Houston I S D dot O R G forward slash Fraga, then select academics to view updates and information. Please do not hesitate to reach out. Information is posted on the school website under academic.  Thank you again for your patience as we embrace our new reality due to the spread of the coronavirus!

Español

Fraga Family, esperamos que usted y todos los miembros de su familia estén bien a pesar de nuestro entorno actual. En Middle College Fraga, estamos comprometidos a continuar apoyando a nuestros alumnos con enriquecimiento académico durante el cierre de las escuelas. Ayer, nuestro soporte de la oficina realizó llamadas para consultar con usted y discutir cualquier pregunta o inquietud. Nuestro objetivo esta semana es obtener su información de contacto más actualizada. Solicitamos su apoyo para completar nuestra Encuesta de comunicación virtual Fraga y para asegurarnos de satisfacer sus necesidades, le pedimos que complete la encuesta HOMEsurveys ubicada en el sitio web de la escuela. Visite www punto Houston I S D punto O R G barra diagonal Fraga, luego seleccione académicos para ver actualizaciones e información. No dudes en comunicarte. La información se publica en el sitio web de la escuela bajo académico. ¡Gracias nuevamente por su paciencia mientras adoptamos nuestra nueva realidad debido a la propagación del coronavirus!

March 22, 2020

Greeting Fraga Parents and students, This is Principal Jose Santos with an important updates.  This new challenge had brought us into unfamiliar territory. As we have done in the past, we will stand strong together. Patience, understanding and flexibility will be needed during this timeframe as we do what is necessary for the safety and well being of students, staff and community. First message, I wanted to inform you that we received confirmation that the individual that possibly exposed the Fraga Academic Building tested negative for coronavirus.  Secondly, HISD has closed all schools.  Classes will resume on Tuesday, March 31st via virtual learning, however, starting tomorrow March 23, students can log in to the HUB and start interacting with the digital resources such as APEX Learning.  Thirdly, A survey will be launched on the school website to analyze our family needs.  Please complete the survey so that we know your needs.  Lastly, starting March 31, teachers will be available remotely during their regular work schedule to support students, provide lessons and will be engaging with students daily. Students will be able to upload assignments to teachers as they have in the past via the HUB. Teacher will be working the week of March 23 on planning and organizing their virtual classroom.  Our goal is to provide an online learning environment that allows for interaction between the teacher and the student as they will be participating in learning activities. HISD curriculum based lessons and activities will go live on March 31. Please visit our school website under Academic Resources for Virtual Learning Updates and items to complete.

Saludo Fraga Padres y estudiantes, Este es el Director José Santos con importantes actualizaciones. Este nuevo desafío nos había llevado a un territorio desconocido. Como lo hemos hecho en el pasado, nos mantendremos firmes juntos. Se necesitará paciencia, comprensión y flexibilidad durante este período de tiempo, ya que hacemos lo necesario para la seguridad y el bienestar de los estudiantes, el personal y la comunidad. Primer mensaje, quería informarle que recibimos confirmación de que la persona que posiblemente expuso el Edificio Académico Fraga dio negativo para el coronavirus. En segundo, HISD ha cerrado todas las escuelas. Las clases se reanudarán el martes 31 de marzo a través del aprendizaje virtual, sin embargo, a partir de mañana 23 de marzo, los estudiantes pueden iniciar sesión en el HUB y comenzar a interactuar con los recursos digitales como APEX Learning. En tercer, se lanzará una encuesta en el sitio web de nuestra escuela para analizar las necesidades de nuestra familia. Complete la encuesta para que conozcamos sus necesidades. Por último, a partir del 31 de marzo, los maestros estarán disponibles de forma remota durante su horario de trabajo regular para apoyar a los estudiantes, proporcionar lecciones y se relacionarán con los estudiantes diariamente. Los estudiantes podrán cargar tareas a los maestros como lo hicieron en el pasado a través del HUB. El maestro trabajará la semana del 23 de marzo en la planificación y organización de su aula virtual. Nuestro objetivo es proporcionar un entorno de aprendizaje en línea que permita la interacción entre el maestro y el alumno, ya que participarán en actividades de aprendizaje. Las lecciones y actividades basadas en el plan de estudios de HISD comenzarán a funcionar el 31 de marzo. Visite el sitio web de nuestra escuela en Recursos académicos para actualizaciones de aprendizaje virtual y artículos para completar.