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Haiti still needs help despite donations

Haiti still needs help despite donations... The news continues to describe the devastation in Haiti following an earthquake and severe aftershocks from last month, and donations to the Hearts fo

AP exam online registration begins next week

AP exam online registration begins next week... Online registration for AP exams will begin Feb. 15. THS students will register online using Total Registration. "This can be done from any computer

Theatre Company to present Dancing at Lughnasa as OAP

Theatre Company to present Dancing at Lughnas... Dancing at Lughnasa will be the UIL One-Act Play entry by the Travis Theatrical Company this spring, Kyle Martin, theater director, said. Fictional B

Harvard to offer free tuition to low-income students

Harvard to offer free tuition to low-income s... Harvard College announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the annou

BJ Oliver named FBISD employee of the month

BJ Oliver named FBISD employee of the month... Lead custodian BJ Oliver got a special surprise from FBISD Tuesday afternoon when she was presented with flowers from the district for being named Emp

Seniors to take a 'walk to remember' at prom

Seniors to take a 'walk to remember' at prom... Seniors will take a "Walk to Remember" along a corridor overlooking the playing field at Minute Maid park May 1 as they dance the night away at the

31 DECA students qualify for state

31 DECA students qualify for state... Thirty-one THS DECA students qualified for state competition last week at the District 3 contest held at the Westin Galleria. The state competition w

It's the economy: budget cuts affect school programs

It's the economy: budget cuts affect school p...  While the economy is a concern for families and businesses, some may not realize the impact the current economic situation has on the school sys

Shared Dreams drive underway

Shared Dreams drive underway... Donations of new toiletry items are sought this week as Travis High School kicks off its Shared Dreams drive.  Shared Dreams is a program that provi

STAAR to replace TAKS

STAAR to replace TAKS... AUSTIN – Commissioner of Education Robert Scott announced today that the next generation of student tests will be called the State of Texas Assessme

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General Tips for Better Scores in TAKS

Read the exam directions from practice TAKS tests. Browse them during the actual TAKS test and use the time saved during the TAKS test to work on questions.

Develop positive attitude and get plenty of rest before the TAKS test. Clear mind will let you think better and faster. Take practice TAKS tests so that you will not be surprised with the type of questions or the difficulty level.

Answer easy questions and questions based on concepts familiar to you. Mark skipped questions in your exam book so you can quickly return to them later.

Mark only one answer per question.

Guess or approximate to see if you can eliminate at least one or more choices.

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Skip any question if you haven't the faintest idea about the answer. You don't lose points. Wasting too much time on it may leave you with little time to do remaining questions.

Don't spend too much time on any one question. Practicing with Sample TAKS tests and timimg yourself will help you judge this ability. Practice, practice, practice!

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In News

Haiti still needs help despite donations

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The news continues to describe the devastation in Haiti following an earthquake and severe aftershocks from last month, and donations to the Hearts for Haiti project, sponsored by the Student Council ...

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AP exam online registration begins next week

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Online registration for AP exams will begin Feb. 15. THS students will register online using Total Registration. "This can be done from any computer with an internet connection," Marci Nichols, lead...

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Varsity boys tied for possible playoff spot

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With three games left in the season, the Travis varsity boys basketball team is tied for the last place playoff spot. Travis lost to Austin 46-57 Saturday, bringing their district record to 5-5. "We have crucial games this week against Marshall on ...

Athletics | Travis Media Team | Monday, 8 February 2010

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Bowlers lead district

Hunter Scrogin led the Travis Bowlers to a victory of Dulles High School Thursday night as he bowled a near-perfect 299. The Tigers now lead district by 44 points over Dulles. Other top performers were Toll Ollre with scores of 204 and 231, and Sea...

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14-year-old loves being exchange student

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Napasorh Charoenwareekul is only 14 years old and is already a foreign exchange student from Bangkok, Thailand. She She signed up with a foreign exchange system a while back and was picked to come to Texas by the organization that hosts the system....

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Haiti still needs help despite donations
Monday, 08 February 2010
The news continues to describe the devastation in Haiti following an earthquake and severe aftershocks from last month, and donations to the Hearts... Read more...
Choir members receive superiors in solo and ensemble contest
Monday, 08 February 2010
The following choir members received Division I Superior ratings at last weekend’s UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest. These students have qualified to... Read more...
Young leaders conference Feb. 13
Tuesday, 02 February 2010
Seniors are invited to attend the Houston Community College SW Young Leaders Conference Saturday, Feb. 13. The confernece will be at the West Loop... Read more...
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Travis visits Crockett on Career Day
Thursday, 04 February 2010
Crockett Middle School students got an early peek at some high school courses and organizations when representatives from Travis and Bush high... Read more...
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AP exam online registration begins next week
Monday, 08 February 2010
Online registration for AP exams will begin Feb. 15. THS students will register online using Total Registration. "This can be done from any computer... Read more...
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Tickets on sale for Little Shop performances
Monday, 01 February 2010
Discount tickets for this weekend's performances of "Little Shop of Horrors" go on sale during all lunches for $7. Tickets bought at the door will... Read more...
Diversity club welcomes all
Monday, 01 February 2010
"Everyone needs a place to feel like he/she fits in," Amy Brauneis, sponsor of the new THS diversity club said. "Diversity Club is just that place.... Read more...
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Theatre Company to present Dancing at Lughnasa as OAP
Wednesday, 03 February 2010
Dancing at Lughnasa will be the UIL One-Act Play entry by the Travis Theatrical Company this spring, Kyle Martin, theater director, said. Fictional... Read more...
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Yearbooks near sell-out
Friday, 22 January 2010
Just a handful of 2010 Stripes yearbooks remain on sale in the Smart-Pay system for $77, Dianne Smith-Harper, Travis Media Team adviser, said. "We... Read more...
THS takes fifth in algebra bowl
Monday, 01 February 2010
Travis took fifth place in the District Algebra I Bowl Thursday via video conference. Clements High School won the second annual Algebra I Quiz Bowl.... Read more...
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Varsity boys tied for possible playoff spot
Monday, 08 February 2010
With three games left in the season, the Travis varsity boys basketball team is tied for the last place playoff spot. Travis lost to Austin 46-57... Read more...
Bowlers lead district
Friday, 05 February 2010
Hunter Scrogin led the Travis Bowlers to a victory of Dulles High School Thursday night as he bowled a near-perfect 299. The Tigers now lead district... Read more...
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3 sign to play football, 1 track
Thursday, 04 February 2010
The first Wednesday of February is always an exciting time for high school football players. This year was no exception.  Every gridiron warrior... Read more...
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Jones, Petmecky sign letters of intent for soccer
Thursday, 04 February 2010
All their hard work paid off when seniors Kaitlyn Jones and Rachel Petmecky signed letters of intent to play college soccer on Feb. 3.  Jones, a... Read more...
Girls soccer downs Willowridge
Wednesday, 03 February 2010
The girls varsity soccer team beat Willowridge Tuesday at WHS 4-1. Scoring goals were Jennifer Ruggles, Kayla Posey, Kaitlyn Jones and Kayla Clawson.... Read more...
Boys soccer defeats Willowridge
Wednesday, 03 February 2010
The varsity boys soccer team defeated Willowridge Tuesday, bringing their district record to 2-4, Grant Russell, team member said. The score was 3-1.... Read more...
Tigers lose to Elkins in basketball
Wednesday, 03 February 2010
The varsity boys basketball team fell to 4-5 in district play Tuesday night with a loss to the Elkins Knights, 51-56 on the home court. The season... Read more...
Varsity baseball team announced
Tuesday, 02 February 2010
Coach Jody Albright has announced the members of the 2010 baseball team. These include Christian Floyd, senior (pitcher and 2nd base); Michael... Read more...
Duck soup softball set Feb. 13
Tuesday, 02 February 2010
If you're in the mood for a softball game with goofy rules along with fun and laughs, Duck Soup Softball may be just what you are looking for. The... Read more...
Golfers finish fifth at Austin Invitational
Tuesday, 02 February 2010
Over the weekend the varsity boys golf team competed in the Austin HS Invitational at Greatwood Country Club. Despite the cold, wet, windy weather,... Read more...
Hot Links: Radio and music Web sites
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
10 music/radio websites: http://www.pandora.com/#/stations/create/ http://www.playlist.com/ http://www.rhapsody.com/welcome.html... Read more...
Teacher spotlight: khaleed Matthews
Friday, 05 February 2010
Khaleed Matthews is a BCIS Teacher. Since 2003 he has been teaching BCIS and really enjoys what he does. Q: Why would you be a teacher when you... Read more...
Hot Links: Radio and music Web sites
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
10 music/radio websites: http://www.pandora.com/#/stations/create/ http://www.playlist.com/ http://www.rhapsody.com/welcome.html... Read more...
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Teacher Spotlight: Linka Pace
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Linka Pace is a teacher at Travis High School and the head sponsor for student council. Pace is a freshman English teacher and Student Council... Read more...
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14-year-old loves being exchange student
Thursday, 04 February 2010
Napasorh Charoenwareekul is only 14 years old and is already a foreign exchange student from Bangkok, Thailand. She She signed up with a foreign... Read more...
Hot Links: Radio and music Web sites
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
10 music/radio websites: http://www.pandora.com/#/stations/create/ http://www.playlist.com/ http://www.rhapsody.com/welcome.html... Read more...
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Teacher Spotlight: Karen Smith
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Q. When did you start teaching and how long have you been teaching? A. I started teaching in 1992 and have been teaching ever since!  Eighteen... Read more...
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College: What you don't know can hurt you
Tuesday, 02 February 2010
There's one thing millions of teenagers look forward to and that is getting out of high school and into college. Good times...parties...fewer rules.... Read more...
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This One Time in New York City
Saturday, 09 January 2010
This one time was senior, Nicole Conte's first time in New York and she experienced many new things on her journey there. Most of her family lives... Read more...
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Teacher Spotlight: Brandon Roberts
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Brandon Roberts grew up in Hallettsville where he attended Sacred Heart High School. At Sacred Heart he played football, basketball, and baseball. He... Read more...
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Review: The Blind Side
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
The movie The Blind Side is based on a true story of an African American boy who gets separated from his family at a young age. Homeless, he managed... Read more...
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Avatar's effects are the best
Monday, 11 January 2010
Avatar is one of the most watched movies in theaters right now. The reason may have something to do with the fact that it is in 3-D on a movie screen... Read more...
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Students enjoy variety of TV shows
Sunday, 10 January 2010
TV is huge part of American life, especially for teens. It’s the No. 1 go-to activity when hanging out at home. Almost everybody watches TV.... Read more...
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Review: The Good and Bad of 30 Seconds to Mars, This is War.
Monday, 11 January 2010
'30 Seconds to Mars' is a band that became overly famous on 2005 with the release of their second album A Beautiful Lie, which featured a hand full... Read more...
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Review: Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself
Monday, 11 January 2010
 It was the best Tyler Movie ever in theaters yet.  I cried three times I don’t want to really tell the movie but it so sad but funny at... Read more...
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Review: No Ceilings
Monday, 11 January 2010
Li'l Wayne's recent mix tape, No Ceilings, was pretty good. Not his best work, but definitely not his worst. Although almost all of the CD's tracks... Read more...
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Review: The Final Destination
Tuesday, 01 September 2009
I saw Final Destination this Saturday and it was such a gruesome movie. It was pretty predictable if you’ve seen the other Final Destinations but... Read more...
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Review: This is It
Saturday, 09 January 2010
It all started with 10 steps down the stage, that was when the moon walk was created. The crowd went crazy and the rest was history for Michael... Read more...
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Jaicko's first album features 'Oh Yeah'
Friday, 08 January 2010
This is Jaicko’s first song recorded. His song is called “Oh Yeah”. The rest of his album will be released in December 2009.... Read more...
Pants on the Ground makes funny fashion statement
Thursday, 21 January 2010
This  past week a 63-year-old man went on American Idol singing "Pants on the Ground," making a funny fashion statement about boys sagging their... Read more...
Jobs are tough to come by
Monday, 01 February 2010
Its tough getting a job now a days due to the countries economic stand. Prices for just about everything are sky rocketing, homes sales are... Read more...
My interview went really well
Monday, 01 February 2010
I was so nervous about my interview for Houston’s art institute because it’s the only school I want to go to. As I walked inside the school my... Read more...
2011 Football Season
Friday, 05 February 2010
I am in the football class and have found out some interesting information about the next football season. I don't know the exact order of them yet,... Read more...
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It's all about the Space Jam Jordans
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
 We all know how boys can be over their shoes. Jordans and Nikes are the most common shoes boys wear and we know the hype associated with them.... Read more...
Warmer weather welcome
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Have you noticed the warm weather?It looks like we're finally getting hit with spring weather. The last couple of days in Houston the highs have been... Read more...
Junior year--it feels like just days
Monday, 01 February 2010
A year goes by so fast now. Time just keeps slipping by. I still remember my first day of high school like it was yesterday. I remember waking up in... Read more...
Under the Knife
Friday, 05 February 2010
My hand is getting better after having surgery on it on Oct 19. I injured it in the football game vs. Austin on Oct. 11. I had 26 stitches and a wire... Read more...
Skinny jeans
Sunday, 11 October 2009
From baggy pants to now skinny jeans the jerk movement is taking boys and girls on a new little adventure that is kind of upsetting parents. Aniola... Read more...
People left in Haiti without necessities
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Because of the disaster in Haiti, there are many people who are left without shelter, food or even basic clothing. Many of these people are ... Read more...

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  • Teacher Spotlight: Melissa Fox Melissa Fox started playing soccer when she was 6 years old and has been in love ever since. She attended McNeese State where she played defender in mid field. She got her Masters and PhD ...Monday, 04 January 2010
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  • Person of the Day: Katelyn Leonard Katelyn Leonard is 16 years old and a junior. She is on the golf team this year and her freshman and sophomore years Leonard was on the swim team.  If Leonard had to choose a favorite subject, s...Monday, 04 January 2010
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  • Chris Keasler sees life through a lens Senior Chris Keasler looks at life through the lens of a camera. For over four years he has enjoyed the hobby of photography. His mother is his inspiration because she is a photographer herself. It...Monday, 28 December 2009
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  • Ross finds Fresh Faces experience fun Junior Dalencia Ross  made her acting debut in the Black Box in the Fresh Faces show last fall. Fresh Faces is a show that is put on only by the students that have never been in theater before or t...Monday, 28 December 2009
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  • Teacher Spotlight: Karen Smith Q. When did you start teaching and how long have you been teaching? A. I started teaching in 1992 and have been teaching ever since!  Eighteen years! Q. What are somethings you like to do besides t...Tuesday, 19 January 2010
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  • Person of the Day: Michael Warren Q: What are your goals for the rest of the year? A: “To keep playing, get better every week, and make playoffs.”  Q: Do you plan on playing sports in college?A: “Yes, hopefully baseball and f...Monday, 04 January 2010
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  • Teacher spotlight: khaleed Matthews Khaleed Matthews is a BCIS Teacher. Since 2003 he has been teaching BCIS and really enjoys what he does. Q: Why would you be a teacher when you could have been anything you wanted to be? A: "I...Friday, 05 February 2010
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  • Person of the Day: Savannah Ballard Savannah Ballard is a very active student. She is in many clubs and participates in some sports as well. The 16 year old jounior is a member of the varsity cheerleading team, soccer team, and is a mem...Tuesday, 12 January 2010
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  • Shepherd believes in art Brittany Shepherd, a 17 year old senior at Travis High School, is not only an exemplary student; she is the vice-president of Travis’ NAHS (National Art Honors Society). NAHS is an organization that...Sunday, 10 January 2010
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  • Person of the Day: Grant Russell For junior Grant Russell's 17th birthday,  his parents are paying for a soccer trip. His favorite sport to play and watch is soccer.  Russell has been playing on the boy’s varsity soccer team si...Tuesday, 29 December 2009
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  • Sibling Rivalry: The Riascos twins What’s one aggravating thing that you guys can’t stand about one another? Rinson:  For the most part, his arrogance. It gets the best of him sometimes. Must be a part of being a jock Ricard...Thursday, 07 January 2010
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  • Robertson: Life is like a car Sophomore Donta Robertson loves to work on cars.  It all started when he was 5 years old, having difficulty putting the chain back on his bicycle. His grandfather taught him how to put it b...Monday, 28 December 2009
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  • Sibling Rivalry: Justin and Jace Koonce What’s your Favorite type of music?Jace- CountryJustin- RapDo you guys get along?Jace- Most of the timeJustin- yesWho is bossier?Jace- It’s about the same for both of usJustin- Jace What do you lo...Saturday, 09 January 2010
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  • Teacher Spotlight: Fred Krenek Fred Krenek teaches Spanish. Originally from Bay City, he has lived in many places since. Krenek has been teaching for 20 years. He first started teaching Spanish in Alief for three ye...Monday, 04 January 2010
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  • Teacher Spotlight: Heather Miller What made you want to teach? My love for ag why did you want to be a AG teacher? My experience in high school and I did ag in high school. How long do you plan on teaching? For the rest of m...Monday, 04 January 2010
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