Back to School

Titans! We hope you have a relaxing and safe summer! Below are this year's end of year family packets. They include front office summer hours, retention promotion information, summer class assignments, student handbook, 21-22 student fees, supply lists, dress code, school hours, and re-enrollment information. Please take some time this summer to review all of the information.

First day of school: August 16, 2021

End of Year Family Packet (English)

End of Year Family Packet (Spanish)

Principal, Tony Castillo

“Hi, Fifth Ward Titan Families! While this year will be unlike any other, please know that my determination to serve you is unwavering, committed and rooted in our students’ success. No matter what obstacles we are faced with, believe that our values of TENACITY, INTEGRITY, TRUST, ACTION, NEXUS and SOCIAL JUSTICE will prevail. Please believe that the Fifth Ward Pantheon and what it stands for will prevail. Fifth Ward is a “student-centered” school that will do whatever it takes to fight through inequity and have our students come out winners in the end. Thank YOU for choosing us. You could have gone to other schools, but you chose us. For that I am grateful."

We want to remind you that the first day of school for the 2021-22 school year is Monday, Aug 16.

Helpful Information

Welcome To YES Event

First Day of School Sign

Student Device User Agreements

Uniforms

YES Prep Public Schools believes in the power of community and school pride while also deeply valuing a student’s right to express their individuality without the fear of unnecessary discipline, body shaming, or the confines of gender norms. Students have the right to be treated equitably and dress code enforcement at YES Prep Public Schools will not create disparities, reinforce or increase the marginalization of any group, nor will it be unfairly enforced more strictly against a student because of racial identity, ethnicity, gender expression, sexual orientation, cultural or religious identity, household income, body size or type, or body maturity. Dress Code Policy YES Prep Public Schools’ dress code policy is centered around values of equity and school pride. The YES Prep dress code allows for individuality building and also allows for community building through optional campus-specific shirts and outerwear. The dress code should be met each school day and should meet the expectations of district and campus guidelines. Similar to all YES Prep policies, if a student’s dress or accessory choice poses a concern for student physical or emotional safety, a campus administrator has the discretion to disallow the dress item. A campus-based YES Prep Polo or YES Prep-based Spirit Shirt is sold by YES Prep Public Schools, containing the current school and official YES Prep logo and is distributed by the student’s school or Athletic Department. YES Prep Public Schools also has sweatshirts and cardigans for sale to provide multiple options for outwear. While a student can choose to wear their own outerwear, YES Prep or campus outerwear allows for additional school-pride building opportunities. If a student chooses to wear YES Prep outerwear, it may only be provided by YES Prep or the campus Athletics Department. The following is the dress code expectations throughout the week.

To purchase YES Prep Fifth Ward polos & spirit shirts visit out vendor site below!

yes prep uniform store

Supply Lists

Bus Routes

School-Sponsored Transportation

Students are expected to arrange for their own transportation, unless provided for by the school via a bus or YES Prep rented vehicle.

Students are encouraged to take full advantage of the free transportation provided by YES Prep Public Schools. Free transportation at YES Prep is a privilege and not a right. It is important for all bus riders to accept and acknowledge that this privilege will only be continued if their behavior on the school bus is reasonable and safe. Students who choose to engage in unacceptable behaviors on a school bus create a risk for themselves as well as other students, the bus driver, the motoring public, and pedestrians.

Students should be aware that all the rules contained in the Student Handbook are applicable to their conduct while riding school-provided transportation. When the term “on school property” is used in the Code of Conduct it includes school transportation. Any violation of the expectations may result in disciplinary action as well as loss of the privilege of being able to use the school bus.

21-22 Bus Routes (Coming soon)

District Calendar

Registration

New Students (Lottery): YES Prep Public Schools is a tuition-free public charter school system in Houston, TX. YES Prep Public Schools does not have any admission exams or interviews to admit students. We are required by law to admit students using a lottery process to select applicants at random when there are more applicants than available seats.

To learn more about the lottery process and student application, click here.

Student Transfers: YES Prep allows current YES Prep students to transfer to a different YES Prep campus as long as approval is granted and space is available at the campus of preference. There are three types of Student Transfers: Sibling Transfers, Address Change Transfers, and Family Support Transfers.

Immunizations

Family Dashboards

YES Prep provides different tools to help you stay connected to how your child is performing at school. Staying connected will allow you to see if your child is on track or needs additional support in their education. If you have any questions about the applications (apps) listed below, feel free to reach out to your campus' front office.

Skyward

Skyward serves as the primary tool for YES Prep families to access student information, student grades, attendance, and important forms throughout the year.

Schoology

Schoology serves as the district wide learning management system. Students & parents will be able to access classes, class materials, & communicate with teachers on this platform.

Naviance

Naviance serves as the primary tool for YES Prep Students as they develop their College Readiness skills.

Naviance is actively used in Junior and Senior Seminar throughout the College Research, List Building, and Application process.

Junior Year, Naviance serves as an online resource for students to research colleges, sign up for college visits, and connect with fly-ins and student opportunities.
Senior Year, Naviance is used to manage their College Application Process including requesting transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents for their college applications.

Students use the Naviance Success Planner to track application materials and assignments, like completing FASFA/TASFA, to ensure they are on track to college.