Hi Charger Nation,

I hope you all enjoyed the wonderful winter break! We missed seeing all the wonderful smiling Charger faces on Mane Street! It has been refreshing to catch up with all the students and staff this past week.

We have now bolted ahead into our second semester! Charge into your classrooms with greatness and hope. You can do this!

Winter months although short and mild here on the gulf coast can still bring difficulties. I’m a true southern gal myself. I love sunshine, warm weather and more daylight in the evenings. As we head into January winter blues can creep in. Try to utilize these 6 tips to combat the winter blues during these colder darker months.

The last tip mentions “opening about your feelings”. I would love to remind everyone about our support groups that will be starting January 28th and January 30th. Support counseling groups run Tuesdays and Thursdays during Lightning Lunch and last for 6 weeks. Please see flyer below in the Charger Chatter for additional information and ways to sign up.

These groups are the perfect place to get to know other fellow Chargers. We are ALL better together and leaning on others can be helpful when going through difficult situations.

I truly believe in my heart that we have the best staff and students here at Clear Springs High School and I am truly grateful to be a part of this Charger Nation.

I hope everyone has a great second week back on campus! Encourage your student(s) to reach out to a counselor if they need support; we are here to help!

Sincerely,

Mrs. deGroot

We are excited to welcome parents to our Parent Preview Day on Monday, January 13th, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in the CSHS Library. This event will showcase the wonderful activities and learning experiences happening at our school, giving you a glimpse into a day in the life of a Charger.

Important Details:

• Parking: The first row of visitor parking spaces in the main lot will be reserved for you starting at 7:45 AM. Upon check-in at the front desk, you will receive a day parking pass to display in your vehicle.
• Communication: For those that have registered, please check your email for a message from Mr. DiNardo with further details. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to him at Jdinardo@ccisd.net.

Additionally, we will be hosting an Incoming Parent Day for all incoming freshmen later this semester. Stay tuned for more information in an upcoming edition of Charger Chatter.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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!

Senior parents, the window to purchase a senior ad is closing. Senior ad sales close February 3. Purchase your ad today!

Pricing

Full page: $400

Half Page: $225

1/4 Page ad: $150

1/8 Page ad: $85

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.

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 14th - Beard & Vest
• January 15th - Smith
• January 21st - Sterling
• January 22nd - Brannon
• January 28th - Deflora

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.

PROJECT GRAD MEETING & SPIRIT NIGHT

Where: MOD Pizza, 1765 S Friendswood Drive (just down from Chick-fil-A)
When: Wednesday, January 22nd
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Come for the meeting, stay for dinner, or grab a meal to go—it's also our January Spirit Night! MOD Pizza will generously donate 25% of sales to Project Grad.

COMMUNITY & FAMILY BINGO NIGHT

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of Bingo, laughter, and prizes-all for a great cause! This special event is hosted by Three Graces, with all proceeds benefiting Clear Springs Project Grad, helping support and celebrate our future graduates!!

Bring the whole family, enjoy some snacks, and try your luck at winning fantastic prizes!

When: Sunday January 26th 2:30PM-5:00PM

Where: Hometown Heroes Rec Center

Purchase your Discounted Pre-Sale Ticket(s) for $20 at https://bingo-fundraiser-24538.cheddarup.com

Tickets will include admission, a book of 10 bingo cards, & 1 dauber marker. Concessions will be available for purchase. ($25 Tickets will be sold at the door, Discounted Ticket Pre-Sale ends at 11:59 PM on Saturday January 25th).

It’s an afternoon of community fun with a purpose! Help us make this Bingo Event a WIN for everyone!

College Applications & Naviance

Scholarships

January 15 - Cheyene Waggoner

January 16 - Kaitlyn O'Day

January 17 - Diana Frazier

January 18 - Juan Longoria

January 19 - Genevieve Galvan

January 19 - Christine Spencer

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