Charger Chatter

Good evening Charger Families,

As we enter this last week before the holiday break, it will be important for students to do their absolute best work and prepare for final exams. Testing season can bring about a lot of emotions for students. Being proactive is the key to a successful journey to the end of the semester.

Students, a little stress as you are taking a test is not a terrible thing; it can heighten your focus and help keep your energy up. It also means that you care about the outcome. But when that stress turns into anxiety and that anxiety gets in the way of your ability to concentrate, it is time to look at ways to tame your test anxiety.

B – Be positive, prepared and push negative thoughts out of your mind

O – On multiple choice questions, read all the answers before making a choice

L – Look over the question first so you understand what the question is asking

T – Take your time

U – Use relaxation tips like stretching and breathing

P – Proofread and double check your answers

Thank you for the opportunity to work with your children every day. Clear Springs is full of hard-working students, and we want to support their high school experience in every way possible.

It’s the Charger Way,

Vanessa Ward

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a high school student in 2024? This year CSHS is hosting a parent preview day so you can do just that!

We will be hosting a group of parent/guardians to tour the school, observe classrooms in action and hear from some of our very own students. We will be planning to see all grades and levels of class so that you can help your Charger make the best decisions during upcoming course selection.

If you are interested you must fill out the form below so that we can reserve spots and ensure all meet CCISD visitor and safety guidelines. Your feedback will also enable us to build a meaningful day based on the needs of your student.

https://forms.office.com/r/t8RQWVe5S4

If your student misses fall final exams during the initial administration, they have three opportunities to make them up. Please have your student bring a fully charged laptop and charger with them as well as any additional allowable materials (calculator etc). All exams must be completed in this timeframe.

Monday 1/6/25: 9am - 1pm @CSHS Library

Wednesday 1/8/25: 3pm - 7pm @CSHS Library

Saturday 1/11/25 9am -1pm @CSHS Library

In accordance with Education Code 25.092, a student must be in attendance for at least 90% of the days that each class is offered to earn credit. When a student’s attendance drops below 90% but remains above 75% of the days the class is offered, the student may earn credit for the class by completing a plan approved by the principal. The maximum number of absences a student may accumulate per course for this semester without losing credit is eight, and the maximum number of absences a student may accumulate per course for this semester and remain above 75% is twenty.

Students who's attendance has fallen into this category have been drafted through RTI Schedule for a meeting during Lightning Lunch. At this meeting, the students will receive information regarding the Credit Appeal Process as well as a list of their absences. Please have your student check their RTI Schedule to see if they are required to attend this meeting.

Meeting Dates and Times:

• Seniors - Tuesday December 3rd - A-Lunch
• Juniors - Tuesday December 3rd - B-Lunch
• Sophomores - Wednesday December 4th - A- Lunch
• Freshman - Wednesday December 4th - B-Lunch

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.

2nd Semester Dual Credit and Release Time stickers will be available in the Cafeteria during Lightning Lunch the week we return from Winter Break, January 7-10, 2025. Every student with Release Time and/or Dual Credit must get a 2nd semester sticker that week in order to arrive late or leave early.

3rd period Attendance is mandatory for the Final Exam week to maintain exemption status.

· No exam will be administered early. See your assistant principal if you have any questions or concerns.

· Buses will run @ 2:35 PM on December 17th – 19th.

· Students who choose to remain on campus for study review sessions in the afternoon MUST report to a classroom and remain there for the entire period. Students MAY NOT ROAM HALLWAYS.

· Students MAY NOT leave campus for any reason and come back for a tutorial session or to ride the bus home.

· Lunch served on December 17th – 19th. No lunch served on December 20th.

· Early Release – December 20th – buses will run at 11:30 AM.

· Fall Semester Exam Exemptions – please see page 29 of the CCISD Grading Guidelines for details.

The Free and Reduced Meal Program provides an opportunity for eligible families with enrolled students at CCISD to receive meals at a discounted price or at no cost based on program requirements. The cost of a meal is determined by the student’s eligibility – Free, Reduced or Paid. But did you know that there are many other program benefits? For more information head to the CCISD Child Nutrition Department Page.

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.

December 9: Choir Concert @ Dickinson First United Methodist Church (with Santa and the Grinch)

December 10: Orchestra Concert; Boys' Basketball Game

December 11: Department Leaders Meeting after school

December 12: FFA meeting in library; Band Taste of Town & Winter Concert

December 16: CCISD School Board Meeting

December 17: Fall Semester Exams begin

December 20: Early Release for Winter Break

Happy Holidays from the 2025 Project Graduation Board!

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the amazing parents and seniors who participated in our fundraisers and events this past year. Your support truly makes a difference, and we couldn’t do it without you!

POINTS OPPORTUNITY

When: December 17th
Who: Seniors can team up in groups of up to 4
What: A fun and friendly competition to earn points by raising donations from local businesses

This event is designed to be organized, engaging, and easy for everyone to participate in. It's a great opportunity to get involved and make a meaningful contribution!

Sign up now to secure your spot: Sign-Up Here

Let the competition begin—good luck to all teams!

JOIN US FOR SPIRIT NIGHT AT CHICK-FIL-A!

Mark your calendars for December 18th, from 2 PM to 8 PM at Chick-fil-A in Friendswood. Take a break from cooking and support Project Grad at the same time!

How to Participate:

• Place your order through the Chick-fil-A mobile app. Available options are Pick-up, Dine-In, Drive-Thru, Curbside, or Delivery.
• Important: Turn on the “Community Care Event” before placing your order to ensure it counts!

The more orders we bring in, the higher the percentage of proceeds we’ll receive to support Project Grad. Thank you for your support—see you there!

Rodeo Houston Scholarship Information

College Applications & Naviance

Scholarships

Need a Transcript for Fall College Applications? Act now! Requests for official transcripts for college applications must be submitted through Naviance by Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in order to be processed before Winter Break. Any requests received after this date will be processed in January after staff returns.

Additionally, if you need letters of recommendation(s) from your teachers and/or counselors, please allow 2 weeks for this request. Do not wait until the last minute for deadlines!

December 16 - Heather Kimbrough

December 16 - Valerie Strickland

December 18 - Tiffany Aguilera

December 18 - Kristen King

December 20 - Karen Alves

December 20 - Amanda Pankratz

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.

Character, Strength, Honor, Success

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