The document provides information about upcoming dates and events, orientations, open house, bus routes, the first day of school schedule, how to obtain student schedules, school supply lists, the PTA Reflections program, the school website, dress code policies, and the bell schedule for the 2011-2012 school year at Knox Junior High. Key dates include orientations from August 15-17, open house on September 1, 8th grade pictures on October 10, and 7th grade pictures on October 11. The document aims to prepare students and parents for the start of the new school year.

1. Knox Parent Communicator
a T.E.A. rated Recognized Campus
August 05, 2011
Upcoming Dates and Events
 Aug. 15 8th Grade Orientation 5-7:30 pm
 Aug. 16 7th Grade Orientation 5-7:30 pm
 Aug. 17 7th & 8th Orientation 5-7:30 pm
 Aug. 17 Football Equipment Pickup 3:30-7 pm
 Aug. 22 First Day of School
 Sept. 1 Open House 6-7:30pm
 Sept. 5 Labor Day Holiday
 Oct. 10 8th Grade Fall Pictures
 Oct. 11 7th Grade Fall Pictures
We are gearing up for another fantastic year at Knox Jr. High. This first Parent
Communicator of the year contains valuable information that can help you and your child
acclimate to KJH as we approach orientation and the first day of school. I look forward
to seeing our new and old Knights in the days to come.
Knox Orientation and Open House Dates
Our 2011-2012 7th and 8th grade open house and orientation dates are set. They are as follows:
August 15 8th Grade Orientation 5:00-7:30 pm
August 16 7th Grade Orientation 5:00-7:30 pm
August 17 7th & 8th Orientation 5:00-7:30 pm
Sept. 1 Open House 6:00pm – 7:30pm
This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, get schedules, receive textbooks, get your locker, and tour the
campus. We hope to see you there.

2. Bus Route Changes
During the 2011-2012 school year, the Transportation Department will provide students
the opportunity to ride on school buses if they live more than one mile from their zoned
campus and if they request and qualify for transportation. (If you live within one mile of
the school, bus transportation will not be provided.) Bus stop information can be
accessed through the CISD website at www.conroeisd.net. Click on the “What Bus Do I
Ride?” link on the home page. You can also click on the Departments link, then scroll
down and click on the Transportation link and look for the “What Bus Do I Ride?” link.
The first day of school:
Some things to expect the first few days of school:
 Longer than usual lines of traffic
 Later Bus runs. The Jr. Highs are the last of three bus runs.
 Students will report to alpha home rooms the first few days of school (posters will be in the
hallway to direct students to the proper room)
 Paper work sent home to return the second day of school
 Schedule changes will be made the first week of school if needed
 We will have a normal lunch schedule and expect all lines to be open
 Teachers will be in the hallways to help with locker combinations, give directions and assist
any way they can.
Student Schedules
Our counselors will be available at orientation to take schedule change requests. There
will be a form for you to fill out and leave with them. They will start making changes
later in the week. We ask that you only drop of your requests at orientation and not plan
to have them change your child’s schedule on site. This will allow more time for
requests to be facilitated. We will address all questions/requests in the order they are
received and will take time with each one to make sure the appropriate placement is
made. Please remember that our counselors have 550 students each. Thank you for your
patience.
School Supplies
Colored Pencils (7’, 12 count, assorted colors) … 1 set
Composition Notebooks (lack marbled, 100 pages) ... 4
Dry Erase Markers (Expo 2, 4count, low odor, chisel tip)… 1 pkg.
Facial Tissue (100 count)… 2 boxes
Filler Notebook paper (wide rule, 200 count) ... 2 pkgs.

3. Highlighters (fluorescent yellow, pen style) ... 4
Index Cards (plain, 3’ x 5’, 100 count) ... 2pkgs.
Index Dividers (6 pages, pockets each side) ...1 pkg.
Manila file folders (letter-sized, 1/3 cut) … 4
Pencil Bag (heavy duty, 3 hole, 10 ½’ x 5 ½”)…. 1
Pencils (#2, wood)…. 12
Post It notes (assorted colors, 3’ x 3’, 40-50 ct. pads)... 1 pkg.
Stick Pens (Bic, black, medium)…. 6
Stick Pens (Bic, red, medium)…. 6
Copier Paper (white, ream/500 sheets)... 1 pkg.
The PTA will have a limited number of packs for sale at the student orientation in August, but will be sold
on a first come basis. If you have any questions, please contact Becky Wolhart at (281)681-1278 or
wolhart@sbcglobal.net.
PTA Reflections
This years PTA reflections program theme is “Diversity Means…” the six areas of
creativity are; dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition,
photography and visual arts. To access more information regarding the reflections
program please go to www.txpta.org?
Knox Website
Please visit our school website at http://knox.conroeisd.net/ . There is a wealth of information on the site
pertaining to our campus including a parent calendar.
Dress Code:
When doing your back to school shopping, please be aware of the following:
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Hair: Only natural hair colors (no blue, pink, unnatural red, black, etc)
No Mohawks – shaved or made with gel
Pants/Jeans/shorts: Must fit at the waist – no baggy jeans Absolutely NO Sagging
Shorts must be an appropriate length and not cause a distraction
Shoes: most shoes are fine, including flip flops. No house slippers.
Shirts/Blouses:
No profanity, alcohol advertisements, inappropriate innuendos
No halter or tank tops – shoulders must be covered
No muscle shirts (sleeveless)
All blouses/shirts must cover appropriately and may not be tight fitting
No caps or hats (except on designated days)
**All dress code violations are at the discretion of campus administration

4. Bell Schedule for 2011 - 2012
Regular Bell Schedule
1st Period 8:50 – 9:40
2nd Period 9:45 – 10:35
3rd Period 10:40 – 11:40 Announcements made the first 10 minutes of class.
4th Period A Lunch 11:40 – 12:10 Class 12:15 – 1:10
Class 11:45 – 12:10 B Lunch – 12:10 - 12:40 Class 12:45 - 1:10
Class 11:45 – 12:40 C Lunch –12:40 - 1:10
5th Period 1:15 – 2:05
6th Period 2:10 – 3:00
7th Period 3:05 – 3:55