Welcome to a full week back at Charger Nation!

At Clear Springs, we will continue to promote academic excellence, encourage and expect positive behavior, and highlight achievements by our Charger students and staff. We are proud of the positive atmosphere in our school. Continue to remind your student(s) to show respect for their peers and staff members, and always strive to be a good citizen.

Regarding academics, students are in the midst of Quarter 3. Students are reminded daily to utilize tutorials during lighting lunch by scheduling at least three tutorial sessions in the RTI app, at the start of 3rd period, every week. With your support, let’s reiterate to our students to commit to giving their best effort in every class.

With the amazing snow fall and "cool" memories made last week, we look forward to creating more fond memories at Clear Springs. Let’s have a fantastic week Chargers!

#ItsTheChargerWay

Ms. Haggerty

January 2025

January 30 The 100th Day of School

• Students and Staff are encourage to celebrate this milestone by dressing like they are 100 years old or taking it back to "Old School" wear a shirt with 100 items on it.
• All attire must meet dress-code requirements.

February 2025

February 3-7 School Counseling Week

• Thank you Counseling Staff for support they have given you or a task they have assist with !

(Celebrated on the 14th)

• Thank our Officers for all that they do to keep us safe each day!

• Remember to be kind , Be the reason someone smiles everyday!

*Sports Schedules (Please click on Sports Schedule tab in Table of Contents)

Dakota Miller, Colonel of the Clear Springs Silverados, was chosen to be part of the TDEA All-State Dance Team. This team is comprised of over 200 dancers representing schools from across the state of Texas. They participate in an exciting convention experience, including dance workshops, leadership training, master classes, and networking with other students. The All-State Dance Team experience culminates in a performance choreographed by a master choreographer for all the dance educators at the convention. Congratulations to Dakota on this big accomplishment!

Our Charger Cheerleaders traveled to Fort Worth this past weekend and qualified for the 6A DII finals. Our girls put on an amazing performance and brought home 12th place!

For the 2024-2025 school year, CCISD has set a goal of 95% student attendance throughout the year. Clear Springs High School has raised the bar and is shooting to exceed 96% for the school year. At the end of the Q2 Grading period, we are just under our goal with a 95.25% attendance rate. At the end of each 9-weeks we will be recognizing our highest percentage grade level and giving all students in the grade level a prize. This 9-weeks rankings are:

1. 10th grade = 95.75%
2. 9th grade = 95.42%
3. 11th grade = 95.05%
4. 12th grade = 94.78%
5. 11th grade = 95.9%

Congratulations Class of 2027! This 9-weeks prize will be announced at a later date, so pay attention to our Daily Announcements during 3rd period so you don't miss out!

As a reminder, students who were denied credit for the Fall Semester due to attendance must complete their assigned make-up hours by the upcoming deadlines. You may still serve hours during the following times:

• After-School D-Hall
• Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:45pm-4:45pm
• January 21st, cancelled due to weather. Make-up day information will come at a later date.
• January 23rd in the Cafeteria
• January 28th and 30th in the Library
• Saturday School D-Hall
• January 25th from 8:00am-12:00pm in the Cafeteria
• Lightning Lunch
• D-Hall
• Auxiliary Gym
• Tutorials
• Only with teacher for course credits that are denied.
• Must be marked present in RTI-Scheduler

Students are responsible for submitting their completed Credit Appeal Log to their supervising Assistant Principal so credit can be reinstated. If you've misplaced this form, stop by your Assistant Principals office to pick-up a new copy.

Deadline = January 22, 2025

Students who fail to complete their Credit Appeal hours will not have their credits reinstated. Final Senior Class Rank and GPA will be run prior to January 31st and if credit is not reinstated, GPA and Class Rank will be negatively impacted.

Deadline = January 31, 2025

Students who fail to complete their Credit Appeal hours will not have their credits reinstated.

Don't miss your chance to preorder the 2025 yearbook. Preorders close at the end of January and extra books will not be ordered. Buy your yearbook today before they sellout!

This is a reminder that students are not allowed in the parking lot during school hours. Once you have arrived on campus, you may only go to your vehicle with the permission of an Administrator. Students found in the parking lot during the school day will be assigned consequences for being out of area. Students found inside a vehicle during school hours will be subject to an Administrative search of the vehicle, their person, and their belongings.

Late Arrival / Early Release / and Travel Courses:

All students are required to have their Student ID with the prescribed Off Campus Sticker when leaving campus. Students will be required to show their ID to our Parking Lot Monitor to exit the lot. Students who are unable to show their ID will be redirected into the parking lot and will not be allowed to leave. Refusal to comply with directives will result in the revoking of parking privileges for the remainder of the year.

• February 3rd-19th: Skyward Course Selection Window
• February 11th: CSHS Course Fair, 6PM
• February 21st: Priority List Deadline

Details, including course selection forms/materials, will be posted here in the next few weeks.

In January, counselors will meet with Freshman individually for their Freshman Conference. During the conference, they will review their current transcript, discuss graduation requirements/endorsements, course selection for Sophomore year, and a plan to meet the state of Texas/CCISD graduation standard for being college, career, or military ready (CCMR). After their conference, a copy of the completed form(s) will be emailed to students and parents.

The Freshman Conference Schedule is:

• January 27th - Brannon (RESCHEDULED due to Snow Day)
• January 28th - Deflora
• January 29th - Sterling (RESCHEDULED due to Snow Day)

As our Juniors and Seniors begin preparations to leave the stables of Clear Springs High School, it's important to take some time to visit future possibilities for their higher education. Per CCISD district policy, students may have two college visits in their junior year and two in their senior year. Students must request College Day visits two weeks prior to the visit. Upon return, students are required to submit a letter from the college verifying attendance on their campus. Students can find copies of the College Day Request form at any of the Pod Reception Desks.

SPIRIT NIGHT
Where: MOD Pizza, 1765 S Friendswood Drive (near Chick-fil-A)
When: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Mention CSHS Project Grad or use Fundraiser Code: MODGIVES25 if ordering online. & MOD Pizza will donate 25% of sales to Project Grad.

PROJECT GRAD MEETING
We have lots of upcoming events this spring! Join us and earn 10 points for your senior.

• When: Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• Where: CSHS Library
• Who: Everyone is welcome, Parents & Seniors!

Scholarship Search in Naviance

Scholarship Search in Naviance - Video

Ten Steps to a Strong Scholarship Application

Texas Scholarships

College Applications & Naviance

January 27 - Dahlia Gonzales

January 30 - Samantha Finning

If a student is wanting to start a new club, he/she can pick up club forms in the 1100/1200 from Ms. Huerta, the pod secretary. The link provided shows all active clubs on campus and its sponsor. More information about meeting times is forthcoming with lightning lunch scheduling being finalized.

Current CSHS Club List

During Lightning Lunch each student gets 30 minutes of lunch and 30 minutes of tutorials. In order for everyone to have a safe and meaningful lunch time it is imperative that all students sign up for at minimum 3 sessions per week using the RTI scheduler app. The only exception is seniors who have 6 and 7th period off.

You can help your student make good choices by ensuring they have registered for the tutorials. While there are not many grades yet, they will be coming in very soon and it is always good to be prepared. Clubs will also be starting soon!

Please sit with your Charger and have him/her show you where he/she is going. See the steps below:

1. Log on to the student SSO portal.

2. Click the RTI Scheduler app (shown in the upper right)

3. Navigate to the week of August 19th on calendar view.

4. You should see 3 sessions selected, if you do not there will be a blue "choose a session" button to click. A list of your students available teachers will populate.

--> See the picture below for an example of what it will look like. In this example a student has one tutorial selected (Silent reading study hall) and can select another 4 using the blue "Choose a Session" button.

Extra tips:

• Have your charger check skyward grades to make the best choices for tutorials.
• Check the Lightning Lunch section in the CSHS website for tutorial schedules and lots of helpful information.

ASVAB Interest Survey - Click HERE

2024 STAAR EOC Make-ups/Retest – December 2nd through 6th

STAAR 2025 EOC Dates:

· English I – April 10th

· English II – April 15th

· Biology – April 17th

· US History – April 22nd

· Algebra I – April 24th

• Clear Creek ISD Student Handbook The student handbook encompasses all schools and any information you may need. Be sure to use the table of contents to navigate efficiently.
• Clear Creek ISD Dress Code This link takes you straight to the dress code.
• Clear Creek ISD Bus Information At this link you can find your bus number and pick up time, as well as other transportation information.
• Clear Creek ISD Technology This link has all the information you will need about student devices and purchasing insurance. Families are highly encouraged to purchase the $20 insurance coverage to protect against accidental damage, theft, fire, electrical or other damages.
• Clear Creek ISD Student Code of Conduct The student code of conduct outlines the expectations of CCISD students and contains the information for contacting the Office of Parent Assistance.
• Clear Creek ISD Volunteer and Mentor Are you looking for a way to make an impact in CCISD? Visit this link for more information on volunteering and mentoring at CCISD.

• CSHS School Profile - The School Profile provides information about our campus, including our grading scale, GPA point scale, and performance data.

• CSHS Guidance & Counseling Comprehensive Counseling Program Disclosure - This link takes you to an overview of our campus comprehensive school counseling program.

Website: https://clearsprings.ccisd.net/
Location: 501 Palomino Lane, League City, TX, USA
Phone: 281-284-1300
Twitter: @ClearSpringsHS