Greetings Prep Families,

I hope you all are doing well and had a fantastic weekend and great first week back. Please see updates for this week's newsletter. There have been some updates to the testing schedule for this week. Students will start their testing on Thursday. There is also an updated time for the PreK-Kinder performance. We have two weeks left until Winter Break.

Warm regards,

Principal Davis

Updated 12/8/2024

Updated 12/8/2024

Updated 12/8/2024

Due to our Campus testing, the campus will be closed to all visitors on this Thursday.

Updated 12/8/2024

The testing schedule was revised to allow time for student makeups on December 18, 2024.

Updated 12/8/2024

• Students are able to still do Team Spirit Wear with Matching shirts on Tuesday.
• Students may wear jeans with holiday gear listed in the dress up days above.
• Please ensure that students are wearing jeans. Tights are not permitted during these days.
• Students who are not participating in the dress up days can wear either the appropriate uniforms clothes and pants or jeans with a collegiate shirt.

We are thrilled to share that our school has not only met but exceeded our goal for the Big Kahuna Fundraiser! 🎉 Your participation and dedication made this possible, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.

Big Kahuna Delivery on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13TH from 11:00-4:00. My team will arrive around 9:30 and we typically set up on the cafe stage, front foyer area, library or in the gym. Let me know what you prefer :)

Representatives will be taking small orders that are 5 items or less to classrooms.

Big Kahuna will be sending out reminder texts to parents about delivery times but if you can post on your social media or send a reminder message that is always appreciated as well :)

We won't know the official amount until after the fundraiser has concluded.

Congratulations on receiving a well-deserved Superintendent Shout-Out! This recognition is a true testament to your outstanding service and unwavering commitment to our students and school community.

Your hard work, positivity, and dedication make a lasting impact, and we are so fortunate to have you as part of our team. Thank you for all that you do to support our school’s mission and create a nurturing environment where our students can thrive.

Please know that your efforts do not go unnoticed, and we deeply appreciate your passion and excellence.

The students of Collegiate Prep Pre-K and Kindergarten will be performing their annual musical called “Flakes!.” The program will be Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Performing Arts Center at Cedar Hill High School. There are several things each parent needs to know in order for the program to be a success.

Costumes

Each class will be dressed as Snowflakes. They will all wear plain blue t-shirts (no writing or pictures) with blue jeans.

Arrival Time:

Students will arrive at Cedar Hill High School at 5:45 pm. They are to be dressed and ready to perform. Once you have dropped them off, you may go and sit in the auditorium (PAC) until the show starts. The show starts at 6:30 so please make sure scholars have used the bathroom before they are dropped off.

Please email Mrs. Elaine Williams at Elaine.williams@chisd.net if you have any questions.

The AVID Student Business Expo is an inspiring event designed to showcase the entrepreneurial talents, creativity, and innovation of our students. This expo provides a platform for young visionaries to present their business ideas, products, or services to the school community, fostering skills such as communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Students participating in the event take on the role of entrepreneurs, creating business concepts, designing displays, and engaging with attendees to explain their ideas. Whether they’re selling handmade crafts, promoting innovative services, or presenting solutions to real-world problems, the Business Expo highlights the ingenuity and determination of our future leaders.

This event is a celebration of student achievement and a key part of the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) mission to prepare students for success in school, career, and life. Parents, teachers, and community members are invited to attend, support, and be inspired by the creativity of our students.

Join us for a day of innovation, excitement, and discovery at the AVID Student Business Expo!

• Parents can pay the registration fee on mypayments plus.
• In order to participate, you must pay the registration fee of 10.00.
• Please all fill of the form above and submit the acknowledgement as well.

Longhorn Families,

CHISD has partnered with Rainbow Days to offer the Strengthening Families Program. All of our sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings beginning at 6:00. The first session will be on December 10th. We would like to invite you to participate in these engaging sessions. We have exciting incentives planned for those who participate. More information on this program is on the flyer below. You can contact Mr. William Holmes (william.holmes@chisd.net) with additional questions. Please register here to reserve your spot.

Girls Inc. Families!

Enrollment is now open for the Joy to the Girl Camp on Saturday, Dec. 14 hosted by Girls Inc., at the South Dallas location! Let your girls explore, create, and learn this holiday season at our Joy to the Girl Camp! They'll enjoy STEM activities, build problem-solving skills, and celebrate global cultural traditions. Please see the attached flyer to complete registration.

• Saturday, December 14
• 10AM – 2PM (gate opens at 10AM)
• 1st-8th Grades
• Pro-Girl Environment
• Only $10
• Lunch Provided

We look forward to seeing your girl!

Thank you,

¡Familias de Girls Inc.!

¡La inscripción ya está abierta para nuestro Campamento Joy to the Girl el sábado 14 de diciembre en el sur de Dallas! ¡Deje que sus niñas exploren, creen y aprendan en esta temporada navideña en nuestro Campamento Joy to the Girl! Disfrutarán de las actividades STEM, desarrollarán habilidades para resolver problemas y celebrarán las tradiciones culturales globales. Consulte el folleto adjunto para completar el registro.

• Sábado 14 de diciembre
• 10 am. a 2 pm. (la puerta se abre a las 10 am.)
• 1st - 8th grados
• Ambiente pro-niñas
• Sólo $10
• Almuerzo incluido

¡Esperamos ver a tu chica!

Important Application Dates & Deadlines

• December 2 - Intent to Return Window Opens for Students currently in a CHISD Choice Program
• December 13 - Intent to Return Window Closes for Students currently in a CHISD Choice Program
• January 24 - Application Window Closes for new applicants

Scholars currently enrolled in a Choice Program will remain assigned to that program unless they no longer wish to remain in the program or if they are not invited to return due to “good standing” requirements.

Parents who no longer wish for their child to remain in the program of Choice must indicate their intent by logging on to their Schoolmint Account and completing the intent to return form or withdrawing their scholar from the program.

The window to complete the intent to return form for current families is December 1-15, 2024. Parents please be sure to complete this form.

Reminders - "Good Standing"

All scholars enrolled in a Choice Program are required to meet certain academic and behavior standards to remain in “good standing” with CHISD Choice Programs. Failure to meet these criteria may result in probationary status. Learners will be evaluated before winter break and again at the end of the school year to determine eligibility for re-enrollment into the program for the upcoming school year. If a learner completes all components of the individual support plan and achieves “good standing”, they will be invited to re-enroll for the upcoming school year.

Admission Requirements

• Admission Requirements Acceptance for grades 2nd-5th is based on MAP assessment & last year’s grades.

• All scholars are promoted to the next grade if they meet the basic requirements of attendance, discipline, and grades. All scholars must complete the basic skills to stay enrolled.

• Passing scores on all required state testing

Current scholars who desire to transfer from one Choice Program to another must complete a New Scholar Application through their Schoolmint account.

If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook the information you need is below:

Updated 12/8/2024

Updated 12/1/2024

• Scholars should be working on their Socks and Shoes for Success project.
• Scholars received information back in November about this project.
• You should have received information from Mrs. Newman-Curtis regarding the project details.

Updated 12/1/2024

Updated 12/1/2024

Last Chance to Join the Changemakers – Limited Spots Available!

Missed the fall registration deadline? Good news—Changemakers is reopening for Spring 2025 with limited spots (26) available due to finite funding and resources.

Registration Dates:

Opens: Tuesday, Dec. 10
Closes: Friday, Dec. 13 (or when all spots are filled - NO EXCEPTIONS.

Eligibility: PreK-5th grade scholars interested in making a difference through community service.

Important Note: Full registration details, including new member requirements, will be shared on CHCPPTA's social media, website, and next week's Collegiate Connection newsletter.

Don't miss this opportunity for your scholar to join this impactful program! Questions? Email communitysupport@chcppta.org.

Horns of Hope Food Drive Update

Thank you, Cedar Hill families, for your incredible generosity and support of our Horns of Hope Food Drive! Your donations are helping us get closer to our goal of feeding 100 families this holiday season and supporting the Cedar Hill Shares Food Pantry.

We’re excited to share that you have one more chance to give! The deadline has been extended to Monday, December 9th. If you haven’t donated yet, or would like to give again, please send the requested items with your scholar to the bins located in the front of the school, cafeteria, or library.

Together, we can make a big difference for families in need. Thank you for spreading kindness and joy this holiday season!

Please click the link below to access the PTA website.

Updated 11/3/2024

Updated 11/10/2024

Ongoing - No Updates

Academic Calendar

No Updates

You may eat lunch with your scholar on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.

Please ensure that you or anyone else that is coming is listed on your students guardian contact information.

Please view the maps below to get more information about the arrival and dismissal process.

Bus Assignments

Each scholar, new or returning, must register for Transportation services through their student skyward account. Students will only be scheduled on one school bus to one primary residential address.

A non-eligible student may not ride on a school bus unless they have received a Temporary Scholar pass from the home campus principal or other designated administrator.

Arrive at Pick-Up 5 Minutes Early

Times posted on this site reflect the expected time the bus should arrive during good weather. Inclement weather or traffic congestion may cause the route to run later than the posted time. We ask that all students be at their bus stop 5 minutes before the scheduled time to avoid missing the bus.

Transportation Facility

Kim Lewis Offices

202 E. Beltline Rd.
Cedar Hill, TX 75104

469.272.2080

Email: transportation@chisd.net
Follow us on twitter @CHISDTransport

Regular School Hours
Monday - Friday
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Dropping Off Kindergarten-2nd Grade Students

Parents or a documented designee must be at the bus stop to receive students ranging from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade. If no one is there to receive the student, the student will be returned to the campus.

It is the responsibility of the parent to see that students who are returned to school are picked up. Any student returned three times will have his or her riding privileges suspended for the remainder of the school year.

Designated Stop/Changes

Students will be picked up and dropped off at the student’s designated bus stop. Only one location for pick-up and drop-off will be allowed.

Consequences for Violation of Conduct:

The school bus is an extension of the classroom and campus, and discipline will be administered by campus administrators. All school board policies that apply to student conduct and other student-related activities apply to the school bus.

1. The driver may pull the bus over and stop to safely manage student behavior.

2. If the student refuses to comply with a reasonable request, the driver will report the incident to the Assistant Director or Director upon returning to the Transportation Department.
3. The Operations Supervisor shall investigate the incident and notify the driver of the action taken.

Note: In the case of serious misconduct that endangers the safety of other students or the driver, the student(s) may be removed from the bus by any school official or law enforcement official.

The district has updated our Academic Calendar for the upcoming school year. Spring Break has been changed. Spring Break will now be observed from March 10-14, 2025, moving up one week earlier from the previously scheduled dates of March 17-21, 2024.