Charger Chatter

Hey there, Charger families! It has been a wonderful school year so far, and we all are so proud of Charger Nation for attending school and working hard towards their academic goals!

I am the Alpha Counselor for students with last names Sd-Z but will work with any student who require emotional and/or academic support. We are a large school with a lot of needs, so all counselors on campus want to make themselves readily available for all students. We know it can be hard to navigate to the other side of the building for your counselor, so please know any of us can provide you with services.

Alpha Counselors have been steadily working with all Sophomores for their conferences and discussing courses they should take next year. One important thing to note is that the information provided by the counselors is strongly recommended, but it is ultimately up to the students/parents on what they would like to take the following school year. Keep in mind, the courses recommended are based on student performance from their freshman year, including STAAR scores (graduation requirement) and semester averages from each subject.

Next semester, we will meet with our Freshman and Juniors to discuss their future academic plans and other important information. Be on the lookout future communication on dates, so students can come prepared with any questions they may have.

Bolt Up, Charger Nation! You’ve got this!

Ashley De Luna

Alpha Counselor (Sd-Z)

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

A huge thank you to Bay Area Church for spending their Sunday beautifying CSHS entry.

Do you have questions about the college application process? Need help navigating Naviance? Not sure how to request transcripts or letters of recommendation? The College Corral is for you! This college application series is on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Lighting Lunch in the Library, on a come & go basis. CSHS Counselors are available to assist students with their college application questions. Seniors are encouraged to stop by as many times as needed!

The Alliance will be offering presentations for our students on topics of vaping, stress management, and mental health. The presentations will be in October, November, and December during Lightning Lunch. Students should sign up for the presentations through RTI Scheduler.

Presentations include:

If you are new to Clear Springs High School, you are invited to join our Charger Café! This is a great opportunity to meet, greet, and learn the Charger Way. Charger Café meets the last Friday of every month in 1321C (Fine Arts Hallway). Hope to see you there!

Our CSHS Student Support Counselors are hosting Counseling Groups on Mondays and Wednesdays. Students are encouraged to attend. See the flyer below for more details!

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.

November 11: Veterans Day

November 18: PTSA Meeting

November 18: CCISD School Board Meeting

November 25-29: Thanksgiving Holiday

PHILL THE BOX

Donations must be dropped in the bin at Dress Galaxy by November 15th! Acceptable donations include gently used clothes, shoes, purses, bags, belts, hats, backpacks, towels, sheets, and blankets. Please place them in a closed plastic bag. Seniors who email CSHSProjectGrad2025@gmail.com a picture of their dropped-off donations earn 10 points per bag.

SENIOR CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

Class of 2025 CSHS Senior Ornaments are now on sale for $10 each! Click HERE to order yours today. Deadline to order is Dec. 13th.

KENDRA SCOTT - NOVEMBER SPIRIT NIGHT

Everyone is invited to shop and support Project Grad on November 23rd from 6:00-8:00 pm at Kendra Scott. Shop in-store at the Baybrook Mall or online with code GIVEBACK-HCINS at kendrascott.com. Click to RSVP today! 20% of the profit from those who mention us will go back to Project Grad.

Seniors, sign up to help promote this fundraiser for volunteer points on the day of the event! Sign up HERE.

UPCOMING PROJECT GRAD MEETING

Join us on Wednesday, November 20th 6:30-7:30 pm in the cafeteria for our last PG Meeting of 2024! Seniors, we need volunteers to help create posters for the Kendra Scott event. Anyone who attends the meeting and helps create posters will receive an additional 10 points on top of their regular 10 attendance points.

During November, counselors will meet with Sophomores individually for their Sophomore Conference. In the conference, they will review their current transcript, discuss graduation requirements/endorsements, course selection for Junior year, and a plan to meet the state of Texas/CCISD graduation standard for being college, career, or military ready (CCMR). After their conference, counselors will email a copy of their completed conference form(s) to students and parents.

Sophomore Conferences will be held during English 2 classes. The schedule is as follows:

• Tuesday, November 12th -- Peppers

November 11 - Kristi Gann

November 16 - Jordan Perry

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