Community Howler Hub

We are excited to welcome everyone to CCHS for the 24-25 school year! Please read through this Howler Hub for important information about Open House on August 6th, and much more. We will begin publishing our Howler Hub each Friday beginning August 9th. The Howler Hub can be accessed through both student & parent email, (please check your emergency card via MyStudent to make sure your email is accurate), Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, our Website, or MyStudent. We also have QR codes posted throughout the school for students to use to access the Howler Hub if not via social media or their email. The Howler Hub is for parents and students and is our main form of communication, so please read it each week to stay up-to-date with events!

Please note that this Howler Hub is in ALPHABETICAL ORDER by topic, if you are viewing on a computer you will see the table of contents, which can assist you in accessing information in this hub quickly. If you are viewing this from your phone, please realize that it is in alpha order by topic to help you answer all questions you may have as we begin the school year.

Lastly, our county has incredible resources to help all parents, guardians and students. CLICK HERE to go to the Navigating High School page!

I am looking forward to an amazing school year and can't wait to see everyone back on campus!

CCHS Website - Check out the updated CCHS Website

College & Career Specialist Hub - Important Post-Secondary Info!

Contact Us - Emails for all Staff!

GoFan Tickets - Buy Tickets to Athletics Events!

History Month Announcer - Students Can Announce Facts & Quotes During History Months

New Staff - Meet our Newest Staff Members!

Staff HOWL Out - Give a shout out to our Staff!

Buy a Yearbook - Pre-Order a Yearbook Now!

School Calendar - Click here for the 24-25 School Calendar

Athletic conditioning, try-outs and practices are happening now for the Fall Season! CLICK HERE to get all of your athletic information from our website!

Students who have "B" lunch on their schedules are permitted to leave school when the bell rings for "B" Lunch. Here are the requirements to leave for "B" Lunch:

1. Check your schedule and make sure you have "B" Lunch (if you don't have "B" lunch, keep in mind that we balance lunches during the first 2 weeks of school...so you may not have "B" lunch now, but your class might be moved to it over the first 2 weeks of school.
2. Complete THIS FORM.
3. You must only exit the campus through the black gates at student parking.
4. You must leave campus within 4 minutes of the "B" lunch bell ringing.
5. You are not permitted to leave some days and stay on campus other days. The completion of this form means you are choosing to leave at the bell, every day.

Please be mindful that school begins at 7:10am. Please also note on your calendar the dates of Early Release Days so that you are aware of when your child will be home much earlier in the day.

The Transportation Call Center will be open August 5th-9th from 8:30am-4:30pm, and August 12th-16th from 6:00am-6:00pm to address parent questions and concerns; their contact information is 813-320-2562. Please know the Call Center is open year-round 6:30am-5:30pm. Bus information - pickup/drop off locations and times - are available in myStudent. Most questions can be answered by reviewing the flyers below or by visiting the District Transportation page. All bus riders are required to sign-in when entering and exiting the bus. Therefore, it is imperative that students are able to access their "Virtual ID" via myStudent as it will expedite the loading and unloading of buses at school and at bus stops. Please have your student review the flyer below on how to access their "Virtual ID" prior to the first day of school. In addition, if your family does not have access to the WHERE'S THE BUS app, directions are below to stay connected with your student's bus location.

CLICK HERE for the link to our Car Loop & Drop Off procedures page of our website.

A note about car line timing: In order for your child to arrive at school on time, and prior to the tardy bell at 7:10am, you must enter the car line prior to 6:55am. If you enter the car line, which means turn onto "The Coyote Way" after 6:55am, your child will be tardy from school. Please understand, this is not an excused tardy, and consequences will be administered.

Additionally, if all of the expectations below are followed, you can get in and out of the car loop in the morning in about 3-5 minutes depending on your arrival time. The afternoon car line moves very quickly and we consistently get through the entire car line in about 11 minutes.

Expectations for Parents/Guardians:

• Please use caution when driving in our traffic circle. Electronic devices used by drivers in the drop-off lane is not permitted for student safety.
• The drop-off and pick-up area for students is in front of the front office by the yellow pillars.
• When using the traffic circle, please only turn from the outer lane.
• The car loop exit is the 3rd turn upon entering the traffic circle. Please pull all the way forward as close as you can to the bumper of the car in front of you.
• Once you are pulled all the way forward, your child may then enter/exit the vehicle.
• Please see the documents below for further instructions.

Expectations for Students:

• Students may enter the CCHS campus at 6:45am each morning.
• At the end of the day, students are only permitted to enter the car loop via the black gates between the Media Center and the Cafeteria. Students are not permitted to enter the car loop from the black gates by Student Parking (this may result in a referral).
• Students are required to only enter or exit a vehicle when you have pulled all the way forward as close to the bumper of the car in front of you as possible.

SCHOOL POLICIES - Outlined below are our policies for Wireless Communication Devices (Cell Phones), Dress Code, and Tardies. Please make sure you/your child have read our policies and procedures as these are our expectations and consequences that will be enforced.

DRESS CODE - The Pasco County Schools Dress Code has had numerous updates. Please read the attached dress code so you are fully aware of all of the changes.

Registration

Please reference the Pasco County Dual Enrollment Website for the most recent information.

• Please note that students who are taking an online course for the first time must complete the online readiness course through Canvas. Completion of the PHSC online readiness course is required prior to registering in any online dual enrollment course. We highly encourage all students to access and complete the online readiness course now.
• Completion of the Student Orientation online is also REQUIRED for all DE students. Students who have not completed this course will not be able to register for Fall courses. Visit https://admissions.phsc.edu/start/high-school/dual-enroll/faq to access directions on how to complete the orientation.
• PHSC DE Advisors will be available for registration support on Tuesday, August 6th. Please plan to visit the PHSC campus for any assistance you may need prior to registration the following week.

Textbook Pick Up

Fall Dual Enrollment textbook pick-up dates can be found on the flyer below. The preorder MACHFORM will be available from July 22nd through August 9th.

Schedule Change for DE Courses

Once students have completed registration for off-campus DE courses (either taking the course on a PHSC campus or online through PHSC - not Pasco eSchool online), you must provide your School Counselor with a copy of your PHSC schedule before your high school schedule will be adjusted for PHSC placeholders. This must be completed no later than Friday, August 16th. Please know we do not arrange your high school schedule to accommodate your PHSC schedule. If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor.

Want to meet your Assistant Principal, School Counselor or Class Sponsor? Click the links below to see their pictures and contact information!

CLICK HERE for Class of 2025

CLICK HERE for Class of 2026

CLICK HERE for Class of 2027

CLICK HERE for Class of 2028

We are looking forward to seeing all of our 9th graders at Howlapalooza on August 1st from 9am until 1pm. Our Howlapalooza event is an epic adventure for our incoming 9th graders. Our PACK Leaders will lead them on an exciting scavenger hunt as they meet their peers, adults on our campus, and get to know the physical layout of the school. All students who attend will receive their schedules at the end of the day, prior to them being published for any other students. If you haven't RSVP'd, please do so immediately by CLICKING HERE!

Parents/Guardians, please drop students off at the gym, and then head down to our Parent University at 9:15am in the Cafeteria.

Lockers may be purchased online. Locker assignments for lockers that are out in classroom buildings will be ASSIGNED at lunches during the 1st two weeks of the school year on the stage. Students who purchased a PE locker will receive their PE locker assignment during their PE class during the first two weeks of school.

The Federal Government is offering USDA free meals for all students for the 24-25 school year. We will continue to offer al la carte items for purchase. CLICK HERE to visit the Food & Nutrition webpage to get answers to all your questions.

CLICK HERE for our New Student & Families Howler Hub that contains a wealth of information about all of our policies, procedures and covers all of our most frequently asked questions!

Even if you aren't a new family, it is always good to review this information in case you have questions or inquiries.

Medication & Medical Forms: Parents & Guardians can CLICK HERE to access all medical forms via the school website. Forms & medication may be turned in during Open House (8/6) in Student Services.

Immunization Information: If your student is deficient in any of the required immunizations, our nurse will contact you within the first or second week of school.

If you are taking an "ON" campus or "Off" campus eschool or FLVS placeholder, please be aware of the following:

ON CAMPUS

1. You are required to report to the ILS Lab classroom, daily, during your on campus class period.
2. You are not permitted to be anywhere else on the CCHS campus during your on campus placeholder. You will receive discipline for skipping.
3. There are 18 desktop computers in this lab. If you have your own laptop or iPad, please bring your own device. We only have computers for 18 seats.
4. If you have excessive tardies or absences during your on campus class period, your on campus placeholder may be removed & you will be placed in a brick and mortar course, or moved to an off campus placeholder.

OFF CAMPUS

1. You are not permitted to be anywhere on the CCHS campus during your Off campus placeholder class.
2. We do our best to schedule these classes at the beginning and end of the day so you can come to school late, or leave early.
3. You must have transportation that can pick you up or drop you off, daily, to be on time to your brick and mortar classes OR to be off the CCHS campus within 4 minutes of your last brick and mortar class on our campus.

August 6th is our annual Open House/Meet the Teacher day! Please see the flyer below with detailed information about this date. All schedules will be accessible online via MyStudent beginning Julyl 31st. Please read the flyer as it has steps, that if not followed, will keep your schedule from being visible.

What do you do at Open House/Meet the Teacher Day?

• Park in student parking, enter the gym, take a flyer from an usher
• Have your schedule pulled up online on your phone
• Walk around the school, follow your schedule & meet your teachers
• All fees including parking, lockers, etc...are paid online (we can accept check/cash payments in Student Services).
• No parking spots or lockers will be assigned at Open House - these will be assigned during the first two weeks of school at lunches. Seniors who are participating in Paint Your Parking will receive their assigned spot on the morning of August 7th.
• This is an opportunity for you to meet your teachers, understand your schedule, and get to know our campus.
• Administrators will be available throughout the campus to answer questions

Purchase an ice cream or a delicious coffee from The MyCone Creamery Food Truck OR grab a Kona Ice during the hours of Open House from 12:00 - 3:00pm. The truck will be parked in the student parking lot by the gym.

We also will have our annual "Pop-Up" Fan Fest Spirit Wear sale. All items at the Fan Fest will cost $2, $5, $10 or $15! We accept cash, credit or a check.

We welcome Seniors to participate in this annual event to kick off the start of their Senior year!

Please CLICK THIS LINK to sign up to participate in our 1st Class of 2025 Paint Your Parking spot event on Wednesday, August 7 from 8am until 1pm.

You must do the following to participate:

• Pay $35 (you are required to pay your annual parking fee)
• Complete the form linked above
• Design must receive approval
• Bring your own water & snacks
• Bring your own paint, brushes, stencils, etc...

CLICK HERE for the direct link to the Student Parking page for information regarding student parking and the application process.

• Student parking cost is $40 and requires current driver's license, insurance and registration.
• All student drivers are required to have a parking pass.
• Our parking lots are monitored by our Criminal Justice Academy.
• Students without passes after the 2nd week of school will receive tickets and may be towed if parking without proper documentation. The only area students may park in is the student parking lot by the gym, in their assigned spot.

Picture Day for Students (grades 9-11): August 22, 2024

Make-Up Picture Day for Students (grades 9-11): September 24, 2024

Senior Panoramic Photo: September 24, 2024

Senior Portraits: Must be Scheduled Prior to October 31st with Gigante Productions in order to be in the yearbook. Email giganteproductions@gmail.com

Yearbook Purchases: https://yearbookforever.com/

To request a schedule change, please CLICK HERE or use the QR code.

• Schedule changes will be reviewed each night
• If the change is made it will be reflected in the student's schedule the next day.
• We will have QR codes that students can access in lunch to request a schedule change through this mach form as well.
• Please note the reasons for schedule changes when you open the form.
• Schedule change requests for a lunch change will not be considered. Please understand that we will be shifting classes from "A" to "B" lunch during the first two weeks of school, so lunches will be changing. Lunches are tied to 6th period classes.
• Schedule changes for specific teachers or specific class periods will not be considered.

Please understand that we have only a handful of staff members currently on contract addressing schedule changes. Please follow the process noted above. Write any and all information in the schedule change form. The form is our best way to manage all requests. If you email a counselor or admin about a schedule change you will be redirected to the schedule change form. Our goal is to have all schedule changes that can be addressed corrected prior to 8/6 orientation day. Some changes are going to require a counselor to reach out to a student. Our counselors do not return to campus until 8/5, so they will use next week to reach out to students that have more difficult schedule change

Senior Sunrise will take place on the football field on the first day of school (8/12) from 6:30am-7am. This is a student only event. Seniors, please park in the student parking lot and walk over the the football field to watch the first sunrise of your senior year!

There are several ways to grab some new gear!

1. The CCHS Schoolwide BSN store will be open NOW - August 17th - CLICK HERE to access the BSN spirit store now!
2. We also will have a "Pop-Up" Fan Fest Sidewalk Spirit Wear Sale at Howlapalooza & at Open House - all items in this sale are $5, $10, or $15. We have numerous items for sale including polos, hoodies & t-shirts of all sizes and lanyards. We can accept cash, credit card or check.

ATHLETIC TEAM SPIRIT WEAR SITES:

Football

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CCHSFan1

Cheer

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CheerCCHS

Swimming

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/Aqua2024

Golf

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CCSwing1

Cross County

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CCXC2024

Volleyball

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/VolleyCC24

Did you pay fees for a class your child no longer has on their schedule? Not to worry! Simply email our Bookkeeper, Lorraine McKinney, and she will get your reimbursement to you!

Cypress Creek High School is looking for community members, parents & students to join the School Advisory Committee. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

School Advisory Councils are peer-elected, collaborative teams comprised of family members, the school administration, teachers or other school-based staff, students, and community members. SACs champion the work for improved student achievement, parent and community engagement in the educational process, and communication and support between home and school. We appreciate your support as we "GET TO" work together towards the success of our school community.

School Supply Lists for each class will be posted virtually on all Teacher MyLearning/Canvas pages no later than 8/6.

Teachers will upload a video introduction of themselves to their MyLearning/Canvas Courses no later than 8/6.

If you are purchasing school supplies this weekend, it is always good to get some standard supplies when taking advantage of sales:

• Pens & Pencils
• Colored Pencils
• Notebook Paper
• Composition Notebooks
• Spiral Notebooks
• Glue Sticks
• A folder for each class
• 3-ring binders
• Backpack

If you are a family in need of assistance with school supplies, please simply email Mrs. Garrett and she will assist you. Mrs. Garrett is the Advisor of our ABC program. Our ABC program can get you set up with all of the supplies you will need for school. We also have an ongoing available supply of school items in Student Services on the wall. Any student who is in need of a pen/pencil, folders or composition notebooks can just swing by Student Services and grab what they need, anytime...no questions asked!