STEM Academy

🐾 RJSA PAWSitive News 🐾

1st Edition – Week of August 11, 2025

πŸŽ‰ We’re Looking Forward to a Phenomenal School Year!

A huge Bulldog welcome to all of our amazing students and families! 🐾

We are so excited to welcome you back to campus at Roy Johnson STEM Academy for the 2025–2026 school year.

πŸ“… School kicks off Monday, August 11th β€” and we can’t wait to see your smiling faces ready to learn, grow, and lead with Bulldog pride! πŸ’œ

Let’s make this year our best one yet β€” full of discovery, kindness, and PAWSitive energy!

Roy Johnson STEM Academy

πŸ’œπŸΎ RJSA Back-to-School Reminders & Resources πŸΎπŸ’œ

πŸ“… First Day: Monday, August 11, 2025
⏰ Doors Open & Breakfast: 7:45 AM
🏫 School Starts: 8:45 AM

🚫 No drop-offs before 7:45 AM β€” student safety is our top priority!

πŸŽ’ Backpack Guidelines

πŸŽ’ Clear backpacks only β€” no tinted or mesh materials allowed
🐾 Only the Everman Bulldog logo is allowed (on official district backpacks)
❌ No stickers permitted
βœ… Students may write their name on the straps (straps may be any color)

πŸ’§ Drinks & Snacks Policy

🧴 All drinks must be sealed and unopened when brought to school
🚫 No open containers
πŸͺ„ Stanley-type cups must be empty (ice is allowed)
πŸ‘€ Cups will be checked at morning entry
πŸ‘‰ Snacks must be in individual sealed bags and not for sharing
🚫 No glass bottles on campus

πŸ‘Ÿ EISD Dress Code Reminders

πŸ“Œ All students must follow the Everman ISD Dress Code Policy

❌ No Crocs allowed β€” students must wear appropriate footwear
πŸ‘š Please make sure clothing meets district guidelines

πŸ”— EISD Dress Code (English)
πŸ”— EISD Dress Code (Spanish)

Bell Schedule

πŸ“… A/B Day Schedule

Starting Monday, 8/11/25, our school will follow an alternating day schedule:

  • Monday, 8/11/25 β€” A Day

  • Tuesday, 8/12/25 β€” B Day

  • Wednesday, 8/13/25 β€” A Day

  • Thursday, 8/14/25 β€” B Day

  • Friday, 8/15/25 β€” A Day

  • Monday, 8/18/25 β€” B Day

  • …and so on, alternating throughout the school year.

⚠️ Important: If there’s a holiday or no school day, the A/B rotation pauses and picks up with the next school day. Only scheduled school days count, so holidays won’t disrupt the pattern!

⏰ Students will follow the regular bell schedule each day, whether it’s an A or B Day.

πŸŽ’πŸ–οΈ School Supplies Reminder

🟣 Special Note on Earbuds:
Wireless earbuds are not allowed on campus.

🐾 Students will need wired earbuds (the simple kind with a cord connecting them) to use during individual computer lessons. These should be:

  • Compact enough to roll up and store easily in the clear backpack

  • Not the large, over-the-ear style

  • Designed to fit inside the ear

πŸ“΅ Wireless earbuds taken out during the school day will be considered unauthorized technology and will be confiscated. A parent or guardian will need to pick them up from the front office.

Please refer to the image below for the full list of required school supplies for the 2025–2026 school year. πŸ“ΈπŸ‘‡

2025-2026 School Supply List

πŸ“΅ EISD Cell Phone Policy (HB 1481)

πŸ“΅ Cell phones must be turned OFF and kept in backpacks before entering the building.
πŸ“΅ Phones not turned off will be confiscated β€” parents must pick them up.
πŸŽ’ Phones must stay in backpacks all day.

βœ… After 4:15 PM, phones may be used only while waiting for buses in the cafeteria or for parent pickup outside the building.

πŸ“΅ Using phones elsewhere during the day will result in confiscation.

➑️ This is a state law (HB 1481). Violations will result in consequences that become progressively more severe with each incident.

 πŸ“ž In case of emergency, parents should call the front office and a message will be delivered to the student

πŸ“΅ Cell Phone Policy (English)
πŸ“΅ Cell Phone Policy (Spanish)

πŸŽ“ Meet Our Administrators

Principal Luis Valdez "Success is the Only Option"

πŸ’œ Meet Our Counselor & Instructional Coaches

Counselor R. Scott Hinkle

πŸ“˜ Other Important Student Resources

🐾 Student Code of Conduct (English)
🐾 Student Code of Conduct (Spanish)
🐾 Student Handbook (English)
🐾 Student Handbook (Spanish)
πŸ“… 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
🌐 EISD Parent Hub

πŸ“ Stay Connected with Roy Johnson STEM Academy

🏫 Address:

Roy Johnson STEM Academy
8901 Oak Grove Road
Fort Worth, TX 76140

πŸ“ž Phone:

🐾 (817) 615-3670

🌐 Website:

πŸ”— stem.eisd.org

πŸ“˜ Facebook:

πŸ”— Roy Johnson STEM Academy on Facebook

🐦 X (formerly Twitter):

πŸ”— @johnStem_EISD