The University of Texas at Austin Summer Opportunity 

Our two-week (June 15-June 27) and three-week (June 29-July 18) Summer Discovery sessions will welcome teens from around the world and highlight many of UT Austin’s academic programs with full day academies and electives. These hands-on courses are led by distinguished faculty and Austin-area professionals who are excited to engage with students about Medicine, Engineering, Finance and Business, Marketing, Real Estate, Food and Cuisine, Sports Business, Music Business, Law and Government, Sustainable Fashion, Neuroscience and Psychology, and much more. During academic periods, students will work on independent and group projects, dive into campus resources, attend local field trips and visit specialty labs, and hear from guest speakers working on campus and in their respective fields. We’ll be offering over 25 different courses for students to investigate future college majors and careers, and here you’ll find a full list of courses!

Students are invited to commute daily or live on campus in UT Austin residence halls and explore the city of Austin outside of classes. Located in the heart of vibrant Austin, students will participate in daily and nightly activities and weekend excursions. Examples include campus and stadium tours, rooftop pool parties, thrift shopping on the Drag, Top Golf, and escape rooms, as well as outings to Barton Springs, San Antonio’s Riverwalk, and Austin City Duck Tours. It’s sure to be an unforgettable summer with new friends!

Our high school programs are currently accepting applications for both commuter and residential options for students completing grades 9-12 and students can apply online today! Spaces in specific academics are limited and we recommend applying early to secure a space in your top choice of courses. Learn more about our programs, academics and faculty, campus life and start the application process here!

I hope you’ll agree this program offers teens a unique chance to take a step towards future college majors and career possibilities and that you’ll share it with your students and their families. Please reach out if you would like more information or join us for a virtual info session below, and feel free to share my information with interested families.

2025 Summer Discovery @ UT Austin Virtual Info Sessions via Microsoft Teams

• THIS Wednesday, February 12 at 7:00pm CT – REGISTER NOW

• Wednesday, March 5 at 7:00pm CT for Commuting Students – REGISTER NOW

• Thursday, April 17 at 7:00pm CT – REGISTER NOW

• Wednesday, May 7 at 7:00pm CT – REGISTER NOW

Dear Parents and Caregivers of Reedy Students,

On February 26, 2025, Reedy students will be participating in a lesson on anti-victimization during their advisory time. 

In accordance with  (Texas Education Code §38.004b)  elementary and secondary schools are required to provide anti-victimization instruction to students.

Below are the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Health Education that will be taught during this lesson. 

Knowledge and skills include:

Setting boundaries, recognizing unsafe situations, 

Healthy relationships and conflict-resolution skills 

The student will: 

 differentiate between healthy and unhealthy relationships and

demonstrate effective strategies to address conflict by;    

·         Identifying roles and characteristics of a trusted adult.

·         Identifying refusal skills such as saying “no” to protect personal space and to avoid unsafe situations.

·         Identifying personal space and appropriate boundaries.

·         Identifying risks associated with sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sex trafficking

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To view the presentation click here.

Please complete THIS FORM for each child you would like to view the lesson by 5:00 pm on February 21, 2025 in order for your child to participate in this state required lesson. 

If you do not wish for your child to participate, they will be provided with an alternate activity during guidance time.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Jessica Sala at salaje@friscoisd.org.

Seniors and Senior Parents,

State law requires that all Seniors must complete the FAFSA (Free application for federal student aid) OR complete an opt out waiver (linked below). We will send out tips about how to complete this form and the importance.  Please consider this process even if you believe you will not qualify based on income, more factors are in play including parent age, family size, how many other kids you have in college and more.

Fafsa is currently opened and available for completion. To learn more about the Fafsa form please Click here This website can walk you through each step of the process including creating your account, gathering the documents and starting your fafsa form.

Current FAFSA deadlines: State and Federal Deadlines The Texas priority deadline is January 15th

While the deadlines vary, we ask that all students either complete the form, or opt out no later than May 1st for graduation requirement tracking purposes.

STEPS to completing FAFSA

Step 1:

 Both Seniors and parents will need to create an FSA ID before then to prevent any delays in the processing of your form:  How to create your FSA ID

Step 2:

Once you have created your FSA ID, it’s time to gather the following information for you and your parents:

• Your Social Security number (it’s important that you enter it correctly on the FAFSA form!)

• Your parents’ Social Security numbers

• Tax returns

• Record of child support if applicable

• Current balances of cash, savings, and checking

• New work of investments

Please note- the school will not receive any of this information. Only that you have completed the form. All other information is kept private.

Step 3:

Complete the online FAFSA application using the FAFSA website

Step 4:

If you have completed the FAFSA, please send Teal Perez at perezte@friscoisd.org a screenshot of your completion  and we will remove you from our tracking!  

Don’t plan to complete fafsa?

If you do not plan to complete the FAFSA, please complete the opt out form using the tile found in the Guardian Gateway (for parents), or the Student Portal (for Seniors who are already 18)

2025 Patricia Nan Cash Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship available to FISD graduates who have received their bachelor’s degree (or receiving in May 2025) and will be attending medical school or a graduate-level nursing program. The award amount for 2025 will be $3,500, and this is a one-time scholarship. Scholarship awarded through the Frisco Education Foundation.

Application:  2025 Patricia Nan Cash Memorial Scholarship

Deadline:  Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Did you know the peak of scholarship season is January - March of your senior year? This means more scholarship applications are open, and you need to be applying. To help you navigate this busy season, I've created a list of scholarships application tips and tricks to help you be more efficient with scholarships!

Scholarship tips:

• Create an account on Going Merry to get matched to vetted scholarships.

• Apply to scholarships using a dedicated professional email. EX - firstname.lastname@gmail.com

• Check your email! Most scholarship providers take 4-6 months to let you know you were selected, and often have acceptance windows.

• Focus on scholarships that give you better odds of winning - Local, college specific, and essay scholarships often receive fewer applicants.

• Small award scholarships are far more common and easier to win.

• Write a couple of essays based on the most common prompts, and reuse them

• Scholarships are a numbers game. You need to apply to more than you think. On average, students are eligible for 50-100 opportunities, but typically apply to less than 5.

UNT's Texas First Scholarship

The University of North Texas is excited to announce the Texas First Scholarship for high-achieving students who are graduating early with a Distinguished Level of Achievement and earn a Texas First Diploma.

With the Texas First Scholarship, students can receive a one- or two-semester scholarship to UNT that can be applied to first-year educational expenses. The awarded scholarship is the equivalent of a TEXAS Grant, and is combined with additional scholarships students may receive their first year, such as the UNT Excellence Scholarship.

Please note, the application deadline for Texas First Scholars to receive admission to UNT and be considered for an UNT Excellence Scholarship is Jan. 3, 2025 for Spring 2025 and March 1, 2025 for Fall 2025.

Texas First Scholars also have access to:

• Mentorship opportunities, leadership programs and a dedicated staff member to help scholars get information and guidance as they become a part of the Mean Green Family

• Automatic admission to UNT’s Honors College, if they choose to participate

• Guaranteed on-campus housing for a second year, if desired

We look forward to welcoming students who make UNT their first choice and ask that you please share the attached information with eligible students on your campus.

More information can be found on our Texas First page. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 940-565-3903 or Michael.Sanders@unt.edu 

How to get your Reedy High School Transcript

Transcripts must be ordered through Parchment at the link below. 

https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/5829745/account

All students will receive an email with their access code. This is sent at the beginning of each year. Search your email for “Parchment” as you will have one that gives your access code. Do not create multiple accounts. If you can not find your access code please contact Shanna Stalder stalders@friscoisd.org 

If you are needing help with the ordering process, please visit the Parchment Support page for the step-by-step instructions. Click the “home” tab at the top of the support page for several helpful click sheets. We have also linked click sheets below. 

• How to order a self view

• How to order a transcript- general 

Do not submit Common App transcripts to Parchment. You will need to add your counselor as a recommender to Common app and she will upload the transcript there. 

Once you have set up your account, you MUST add a personal email address to your account. This will ensure that you always have access to this account, even after graduation. 

Our registrar is alerted through Parchment for every transcript ordered. The whole process can take from 3-5 days during high processing times. Please be sure to plan accordingly to be sure you take this delay into consideration for approaching deadlines. 

Should any issues arise, please contact Shanna Stalder at stalders@friscoisd.org 

If you need help with technical issues, you must contact Parchment Support directly, or visit the links below 

Helpful Links and How to: 

Place an order 

Add a school to your account 

Update an email address

Update and Store a Self View Copy 

Contact Parchment Directly 

How to order a transcript and HOLD FOR GRADES (done during the end of the grading periods) 

How to order a transcript

Unofficial Transcripts: 

You can view/print the self view transcript that is stored in your Parchment account. Be sure to update this periodically as the view you see is only from the last time YOU updated it, not necessarily the last time WE updated your transcript. Make sure to pay close attention