Only three weeks until Thanksgiving break. These last few weeks have been so much fun. Our teachers and so many of our students have truly "bought in" to our dress up days and spirit weeks. This has been such a positive thing for the culture of our campus. It connects us, makes us laugh sometimes, and reminds us that school should be FUN. I encourage you to follow along on social media and participate in as many upcoming campus and district events as possible.

November 9th (next Saturday) is a big day for New Caney High School. We will have several booths at the Farmer's Market. We encourage you to come and enjoy. This is the perfect time to support schools and small businesses in the community and get a big jump on Christmas Presents for loved ones. There will be a lot of baked goods, crafts, clothing, and other items available for purchase. Please see the flyer below for additional information. That Weekend our New Caney High School Theatre will also be debuting their fall show. We encourage you to come and enjoy the performance Friday or Saturday, November 8th or 9th.

The next big thing after these fun fall activities is "Angel Tree" and "Put me on the Roof." These New Caney High School traditions get bigger and better every year. This is a way for NCHS to give back big to our local community. I encourage you to follow along while we raise money for families in our community who need some support. If your family needs support please do not hesitate to reach out to jdelorenzo@newcaneyisd.org or kgrimes@newcaneyisd.org. The Christmas parade is another fun Christmas activity that we would love to see parents and students at as well. Please see details about that on the graphic below.

Thanks for all you do and again, never hesitate to reach out if you need anything.

Be the light!

-JP

2024 Eagle Homecoming King, Ryan Miller, and Queen, Haven Mixon!

Class of 2025 Senior Sunrise! Pictured above.

College and Career Center

• Your counselor will be the best resource for college and career advising.
• Students can also request to visit the college and career center to meet with:
• Lone Star College Reps (on campus every other Tuesday starting September 10).
• College and Career Volunteers for application and scholarship help (they are on campus most Fridays).
• College and Career Center Appointment Request Form (it can take a couple weeks for us to get to your request, please be patient.)

TSI for Dual Credit and College Admissions

• TSI is being offered at NCHS on September 26, 2024 for FREE.
  
• Students who wish to take dual credit or seniors who need this test for college admissions should sign up.
  
• Registration form: CLICK HERE.
  

Course Selections

• Counselors will meet with students on:

  Juniors (rising seniors)- October 29- November 5 through English 3 classes.

  Sophomores (rising juniors)- November 6-7 through World History classes.

  Freshman (rising sophomores)- November 11-14 through World/Human Geography classes.

  Parents and students can access resources via the Counselor Canvas Course.

FAFSA/TASFA

• This is a state mandated graduation requirement.
• The application will open in December.

College Applications

• Apply Texas

  • Accepted at over 130 schools throughout Texas.

  • Best for students applying to public colleges or universities in Texas.

• Common App

• Accepted at nearly 900 institutions nationally and worldwide.

• Includes numerous Texas schools.

• Best for students who are applying to a mix of school types (private, public, in-state, out-of-state.

NCISD Health and Wellness Fair Flyer Information

What are the benefits of applying besides free or cheaper meals?

Extra benefits for our families (that go beyond free or reduced-priced meals!):

1. Discounted summer school tuition and evening High School course fees.

2. Discounted Extended Day tuition (school year and summer sessions).

3. Discounted Advanced Placement exam fee and free Fine Arts use of musical instruments for

band and orchestra.

4. Free summer meals at select community locations for kids and teens, 18 and younger.

5. Discounted SAT and ACT test fees, and free college application fees.

6. Eligibility to participate in Pre-K programs.

7. Discounted Career and Technical Education course fees and discounts on Athletic Strength and

Conditioning summer camp fees.

Impact on NEW CANEY ISD:

1. The District can take advantage of more grant opportunities based on these counts.

2. The District’s ratings for accountability, fiscal effectiveness and other measures are impacted

by our percentage of free and reduced students.

3. The District realizes higher reimbursement rates for E-Rate federal technology subsidies.

4. General fund money used in the past to cover cafeteria balances can be used elsewhere.

NCISD and NCHS use a variety of digital learning programs to help with student enrichment, engagement, and collaboration. We also use programs to help connect with parents and guardians as well. Our main programs that are beneficial to parents and students are the following:

• Skyward - This our official gradebook with student schedules, progress reports, and attendance
• Canvas - Teachers use Canvas for instructional purposes, including classwork, homework, and resources for student learning.
• Students use Classlink to access any campus and district programs and websites, such as, Canvas.
  
• Remind - Remind is our campus-to-parent, teacher-to-parent communication application.
• Paper Tutoring - Provides live tutoring 24/7 for students.

There have been a few reports of students having internet connect issues while at home. If you child is experiencing these issue please have them complete the following steps while at home on their Chromebook.

Our school is participating in the Stronger Connections grant, with a goal to strengthen the school climate and culture and provide additional services and support to students. An online anonymous school climate survey will be administered at our school in the coming weeks. The survey will collect responses from students, staff, and parents to questions related to school relationships, engagement, bullying, substance use, teaching, and the school environment. This information will be used to guide us in promoting a healthy school environment for students to learn at our school.

You are invited and encouraged to complete the School Climate Survey. Your input is important in promoting and maintaining school climate. Similar to the student survey, this survey will include questions about your experiences with different aspects of your school's educational environment, such as relationships with school staff, communication, teaching, safety, and opportunities to be involved in the school. Our goal is to evaluate strengths and identify areas of improvement at your child's school in order to help make Texas schools the best they can be for students, families, and staff.

Currently, all students and families at your child's school are encouraged to complete the anonymous School Climate Survey. You can use the link or QR code below to complete the parent survey.

1. All educational resources are available and optimized for Chromebooks. There is no reason for a student to use a cell phone during class time.

2. Cell Phones may be brought to school but may only be used before/after school, during transition between classes, and during lunch.

3. Cell phones may NOT be used during class time (this includes in the classroom, hallways, or restrooms)

4. If cell phones are visible or used, they may be taken up and discipline assigned.

5. Emergency calls or messages can be delivered from the offices. Calls may be made from the office during the school day.

6. This is something we will be very serious about this year.
   
   

*Research shows that engagement decreases when we are faced with the temptation of a cell phone.

• November 1st - Student Holiday/Staff Work Day
• November 1st - Senior Night Football Game
• November 8th & 9th - Theater Performance of "Moon Over Buffalo"
• November 9th - NCISD Farmer's Market
• November 13th - Caney Crazies Basketball Event
• November 11th-15th - Kindness & Bullying Prevention Week
• November 13, 14, & 15 - Senior Yearbook Pictures
• November 25th-29th - Thanksgiving Break (District Closed)
• December 3rd - NCISD Christmas Parade
• December 3rd - EOC Testing English 1
• December 4th - EOC Testing English 2
• December 5th - Orchestra Concert
• December 9th - Choir Concerts
• December 10th - EOC Testing Algebra 1
• December 10th - Band Concert
• December 11th - EOC Testing Biology
• December 12th - 8th Grade Parent Night
• December 13th - School of Rock Concert

Email: jpowell@newcaneyisd.org
Website: https://www.newcaneyisd.org/Domain/24
Location: 21650 Loop 494, New Caney, TX 77357, USA
Phone: (281) 577-2800
Facebook: facebook.com/NewCaneyHS
Twitter: @NewCaneyHS