The History of Poteet High School

Founded in 1986, Dr. Ralph H. Poteet High School recognizes the unique potential of every student. Inspiring students to become eager lifelong learners. P.H.S. is committed to the futures of some of the brightest young minds our nation has to offer.

Excerpt from first PHS year book:

"We were in a class by ourselves - literally. Priveleged to be the first and only class to attend Mesquite's newest school during its opening year, our freshmam student body molded the basic direction of Ralph. H. Poteet High School.

We were the new kid in town, and we had a lot to live up to with our three neighboring schools. We were known as North Mesquite's "little sister," because, in reality, we were her freshman class of 800 students. But we had our own identity too.

We packed our 31 classrooms, temporary cafeteria, and library of our brand new solar-regulated building. We held assemblies in the gym because we didn't have an auditorium. We weathered the storm of barely heard shouts in the cafeteria because we didn't have a public address system there. We ignored being mistaken for a middle school. We survived it all.

Pirate teams exceeded expectations. Our band performed spectacular halftime performances without the glitter of the not-yet-formed Buccaneer Belles drill team. The cheerleaders and mascot led the Pirate spirit despite the fact Green Brigade pep squad was yet to materialize. Our spirit and loyalty was everywhere. Clubs sprang up, and student activities blossomed. We were on our way.

Everything our class touched was the beginning of a proud new tradition which would come to be known as "Poteet." We were the first, and we set the standard by which all future classes would be judged. We proved to everyone, including ourselves . . . we were first class."

- Author Anonymous

Ruth Jones is our registered nurse on campus full time. Linda Gallagher assists her in the clinic.

Hours:  8am – 4pm
 
Medication Policy
Over the Counter – Student must provide medication with a form filled out by their doctor and parent.

Prescription Medication – Student must providemedication in current original container with their name, and a form
signed by the parent.
Forms available in the clinic.
 
MESQUITE PUBLIC HEALTH CLINIC (For immunizations)
Hours:  8am – 11am & 1pm – 4pm
Monday – Wednesday
Vaccines - $15.00 per child
1616 North Galloway   972-329-8326

2011 - 2012 Attendance Guidelines (updated 10/17/2011)

Absence Guidelines for Religious Holy Days

Attendance 90% Rule

Recoup Times and Locations

Any student can re-gain lost credit for a course(s). Either semester of a two semester course can be taken on-line, or both semesters can be re-taken when necessary.   Students in this online program may complete most assignments either at home (available 24/7 via a computer with internet access) with some additional time at school in the credit recovery lab.

For more information go to Credit Recovery and print the registration form.

TAKS STUDENT INFORMATION

The following resources are provided by the Texas Education Agency.  If a student will spend time using these materials on a regular basis, it will definitely help him/her prepare for the TAKS tests.

TAKS Study Guides
http://perspective.pearsonaccess.com/perspective/appmanager/tx/family

• Select Grade 9, 10, or 11 then choose the ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies Study Guide.
• The student could work through one Study Guide and then take an Interactive Test on that subject to see how well he/she is prepared for that particular test.

Interactive TAKS Tests (previously administered tests that have been released to the public)
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/online/index.html

• Scroll down to the links for Grades 9, 10, 11 ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
• There are several interactive tests for each subject area.