Clear Creek High School Updates

Back to School Forms will be available via parent Skyward the week of July 29th. These forms must be completed, and a current proof of residency must be provided prior to schedule preview if a student wants early access to their draft schedule.

📅 Schedule Preview: Thursday, August 8

🕒 Time: 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

📍 Location: Main cafeteria

🅿️ Parking: Limited parking available in the front lot. Accessible via the bus lane and courtyard.

Important Things to Know:

• Complete back-to-school forms and submit proof of residency (Light, Gas, or Water Bill from July or August 2024) before schedule preview. In order to receive a fast pass at scheduled preview, forms must be completed no later than August 5th.
• Bring a photo ID to pick up your draft schedule.
• Student IDs (24-25) will be distributed if ready; otherwise we will distribute on the first day of school.
• Counselors will be available for schedule-related questions.
• Wildcat Wear (shirts, hats, etc.) will be sold by various organizations.
• Sweet Envy Luxury Shaved Ice will be selling snow cones in the front parking lot.
• Technology support available for students with device needs.
• The building will not be accessible for walking schedules.
• If you can’t attend schedule preview, wait for district-released schedules in Skyward. No pick-up after schedule preview.

Staying informed and engaged with our campus is an essential part of fostering a strong school community. I encourage you and your student(s) to follow us on Instagram (@clearcreekwildcats) for updates on upcoming activities and events, celebrations, as well as reposts from various campus groups. My weekly updates are published every Friday at 3:00 p.m. If you ever want to revisit a previous newsletter, you can find them on our website: clearcreekhs.ccisd.net/our-campus/news.

As you gear up for back-to-school shopping and the excitement of a new school year, why not make a difference too? Set aside your gently used clothes, shoes, bags, and linens and donate them to the CCHS Phill the Box event in early August. Your contributions will directly support the CCHS scholarship fund.

When planning trips and events this school year, please pay close attention to the CCISD calendar. This will help ensure that your student meets the Texas Education Agency attendance requirements (minimum of 90% excused or unexcused), reduces impact on learning progress, and helps them qualify for any exam exemptions they may be eligible for.

The CCISD calendar and exemption criteria are included below. Additional information regarding attendance requirements can be found here.

Last school year, we focused on minimizing distractions to create a more productive learning environment by requiring students to put their devices away during instructional time. Although we made significant progress, there is still room for improvement in maintaining consistent practices. Therefore, CCHS classrooms will remain electronic-free zones (with the exception of laptops at teacher discretion) when we return to class in August.

Students will be allowed to use their electronic devices before and after school, during passing periods, and during lunches. Teachers will have a designated spot for student electronic devices during class time. All students will be reminded of specific expectations when we return, and we will share this information with families.

We appreciate your support of our efforts to reduce distractions and increase opportunities for student success.

2024-2025 Parking Applications will open August 1st. Applications will be available here. Students must use their login to complete the application.

1. Seniors and Juniors - After you receive an email confirmation that your application has been approved you may pick up your permit.
• Pick up begins Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 11th and 12th graders can pick up permits in the D100 office during school hours, 7am-3:15pm.

1. Sophomores and Freshmen - After you receive an email confirmation that your application has been approved you may come pick up your permit.
• Pick up begins Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in the D100 office during school hours, 7am-3:15pm.

NOTE: Student classification is based on credits earned. Parking citations will start being issued September 16th.

This school year, any student who meets parking permit requirements will have the opportunity to win a priority parking spot. The Senior Class will be raffling off 11 Priority Parking Spots for some of the closest spots in the student parking lot (see image below). In order to have an opportunity to win a spot, students who have met all parking permit requirements, may purchase as many raffle tickets as you would like (1 ticket for $3.00 or 2 tickets for $5.00). Tickets may be purchased with the bookkeeper during schedule preview on August 8, 2024. After Schedule Preview, tickets can be purchased with the bookkeeper in A125 during regular school hours through Wednesday, August 28th. The drawing will take place on Thursday, August 29th. Winners will then be notified next steps at that time. If a student’s name is drawn but they have not completed the required parking pass documentation, another name will be drawn in their place. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get your own parking spot and get your required paperwork in!

For Summer Verification of Enrollment requests students may find the link on the CCHS webpage under the Creek Life tab.

VOE's requested during the summer will expire the first day of school (August 14, 2024).

To expedite your request:

1. Ensure student has met minimum attendance requirements for class credit (90%) and received credit for all course(s) taken in the previous semester (Spring 2024).

2. Ensure all fees/fines are paid.

• Requests will be processed within 24-48 business hours and sent to the student's CCISD school email only. The district is closed on Friday's during the summer.

**VOE's will not be processed the same day requested **

We are excited to bring back the Senior Symposium for our Class of 2025 students on October 16th! The symposium will give our seniors the opportunity to select sessions of tips and tricks that can help them in the future. In the past sessions have included, “How to Tie a Tie,” “Financial Planning,” “How to Change a Tire,” “Fast/Easy Meals,” “Interviewing 101,” and several others. We are seeking volunteers from the community and the CCHS staff to offer a session to present to the seniors. Each session will be 30 minutes.

If you or someone you know has a special skill or knowledge that would benefit our seniors, we would love to hear from you. Please email Mrs. LaFoy (tlafoy@ccisd.net) if you are interested.