Cypress Springs High School

We are so excited to welcome our Panthers to the 2024-25 School Year!! We have so many exciting activities ahead of us and a wonderful year of LEARNING!

The first day of school is August 19th. Doors open at 6:50 am and the tardy bell rings at 7:15. Please check the CFISD Transportation Page to determine if your child is eligible for transportation. Make plans early to make sure your scholar can arrive to school on time. Also, if your scholar will be dropped off, plan to arrive early to beat the traffic (6:50-7:00 is the optimal window). See below for morning drop off map and instructions. It is unsafe to drop off students in the front parking lots. Please follow the directions below for everyone's safety. Traffic may be heavier than normal the first few days, so please pack your patience!

Please remember to charge all student devices by Sunday, August 18th. There will be important updates to the device once it turns on.

Remember to visit the Home Access Center to access the your scholar's fall schedule and complete your 2024-25 School Update. Class schedules will only be available via the HAC. There will also be

staff available to assist new students in locating their classrooms.

All students Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are in store for a fabulous year at Cypress Springs! We can't wait to see you at THAT School - All Day, Every Day!

See you soon!

Dr. Cheryl T. Henry

Principal

All Day! Every Day!

This year, one of our main goals at Cypress Springs High School is to improve our attendance. If students are not in class, they are not learning the necessary content in order to be academically successful.

One important note - when students don't attend school, our district loses millions of dollars that should be used to hire teachers, purchase supplies and transportation - just to name a few!

Please help us to improve our attendance so we can all provide the necessary resources to support student learning.

If you are picking up your scholar after school all pick ups take place from the front circle drive. Please do not use either of the front parking lots to pick up your scholar.

Learning ON, Cell Phones OFF!

Cell Phone use is not allowed during ANY class period. Students will be asked to put away or turn in cell phones at the beginning of each class period. Our focus is on LEARNING and limiting all distractions that can impede learning. If a student refuses to follow the cell phone procedure, the phone will be confiscated by an administrator and the student will be subject to a $15 fine. All fines and fees must be paid in order to participate in special activities such as Homecoming, prom, and exam exemptions.

College Academy Freshmen:

• PACE (fall semester) and Health (spring semester)
• Take the PSAT assessment (practice SAT college-readiness test) in October, a timed math, reading, and writing test.
• Complete 4-year plan (spring semester), which can change as students explore more high school course options and pathways.

To set your child up for success, please have them follow the link below from the College Board website to download the Bluebook, create an account, and begin practicing for the PSAT.

https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-10/preparing/studying-practicing

Dual Credit Students:

• Fall enrollment is complete.
• Check your MyLoneStar account for course enrollment accuracy.
• Contact Dr. Ticer via tracey.ticer@cfisd or Schoology for any changes needed.
• Payments are due August 1st.

Seniors:

• The college application window for many colleges opens on August 1st.
• College application fee waivers are available for students with a F/R lunch status
• (IMPORTANT: **An approved Free and Reduced Lunch application can lead to additional opportunities for resources such as fee waivers for college applications and cost reductions for summer school, AP, SAT, and ACT testing, and dual credit courses).
• Apply NOW!

For scholarship information, visit our District Website

Happy New School Year, welcome, stay calm, and we will see you soon!

School Café

Parents, please remember to fill out the free and reduced lunch application if you haven't already done so. This form can help you receive benefits such as school/district testing and academic fee waivers. Even if you completed it last year, you must do it again for the current school year. Don't delay, apply now. https://www.schoolcafe.com/

Padres, por favor recuerden completar la solicitud de almuerzo gratuito o a precio reducido si aún no lo han hecho. Este formulario puede ayudarlos a recibir beneficios como exenciones de tarifas para exámenes escolares/distritales y cuotas académicas. Incluso si lo completaron el año pasado, deben hacerlo nuevamente para el ciclo escolar actual. No se demoren, ¡soliciten ahora! https://www.schoolcafe.com/

"Home Access Center (HAC) provides important information about your child throughout the school year. HAC enables parents to: monitor classroom assignments, grades, and transcripts; view students' schedules and attendance; access Schoology; view and update contact information; and verify student course requests. Click here for more information or click the link below."

El Centro de Acceso al Hogar (HAC) proporciona información invaluable sobre el progreso de su estudiante durante todo el año escolar. El HAC permite a los padres: monitorear las tareas de clase, calificaciones y transcripciones, ver el horario y asistencia del estudiante, acceder a Schoology, ver y actualizar información de contacto y verificar las solicitudes de cursos del estudiante. Haga clic aqui para obtener más información o haga clic en el enlace a continuación.

https://bit.ly/HACbrochure (English)

https://bit.ly/spanishHACbrochure (Espanol)

Panther Parents and Guardians, we are thrilled to start the new school year with you. We want to remind you that the deadline to make any course or elective changes was Tuesday, April 30, 2024, and course changes are no longer allowed. We have communicated this deadline through various channels such as announcements, callouts, course verifications, and a marquee announcement. This deadline was set to finalize the master schedule and complete the hiring process for the staff. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we invite you to participate in the CSHS Counselors Need assessment. This assessment will give us insight into what you believe is significant for your scholar. Please scan the link/QR code below. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s counselor. The counselor's contact information is listed below. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure the success of our scholars this school year.

https://forms.gle/2tCFFyQMAWR7NtUr5

We will hold our Annual Student Code of Conduct Assemblies and Handbook Review during the first weeks of school. Our goal at Cypress Springs is to provide a quality education in a safe and secure environment with limited distractions. Please see below for a few of the reminders for our students.

Cell Phones - are NOT allowed to be used in the classroom and during class time. All students have a CFISD device to access their classroom resources. After a warning, student cellphones will be confiscated a $15 fee will be charged, AND the parent will be required to come to the school to retrieve the cellphone.

Headphones are NOT ALLOWED in the hallways. Students may use headphones during lunch time (in the commons) only.

Quick Dress Code reminders:

1. Dress for success / Dress like a SCHOLAR!
2. Pajamas / pajama pants are not allowed
3. All shirts / tops must cover midriff - no crop tops
4. All pants must fit on the waist (no sagging)
5. Shorts, skirts, dresses, holes in pants - all lengths must be MID-THIGH.
6. Clothing must not display offensive language.

A full list of appropriate wear will be reviewed during code of conduct assemblies. The CFISD Student Code of Conduct has a full list as well.

Vaping and e-cigarettes:

Please read this important information regarding the laws on vaping and e-cigarettes. This is not only a health concern for our youth, but there are serious legal implications for our scholars when found in possession of these items.

Cypress Springs has been designated as a Title One Campus. There are several benefits available to students as a result of this designation. Students who qualify may have access to fee waivers for AP/DC courses and exams, SAT/ACT tests, college applications, summer school classes, etc. If you think that your child may qualify for benefits (or even if you don't ) we encourage you to fill out an application. This application can be filled out electronically at schoolcafe.com (users will need to sign into an existing School Cafe account or create a new one). Applications need to be filled out each school year.

NEW THIS YEAR - Students who qualify for reduced lunch will receive breakfast and lunch at NO COST!!!! - Please fill out that application at schoolcafe.com today!!

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) administers school nutrition programs in Texas and offers an eligibility calculator at www.SquareMeals.org/ProgramEligibility.

The application will determine a child’s eligibility for free and reduced-price meals and may assist in the determination of eligibility for other state or federal benefits. Only one application needs to be completed per household. Decisions regarding payment for school meals are made at the national-government level, not by the school nutrition team or TDA. The household will then be notified of the child’s eligibility.

1. Free & Reduced Meals Application Questions about the Free and Reduced Lunch Program? Contact the office at 281-897-4550 or freeandreduced@cfisd.net
2. Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) Questions or concerns about the CACFP Program? Fill out and submit this form, or contact the number provided on the form.

Get Ready for all Fall Sports!

Stay tuned for schedules for Volleyball, Cross Country, Water Polo, and Football!!

Get your season pass now! Thes passes will allow you to enter every game for the chosen sport for the entire (regular) season. CFISD is now cashless - all tickets must be purchased online in advance or by QR Code or credit card at the gate. Use this link to purchase your tickets.

Athletic Schedules- Mark you calendars!!

Cross Country

Volleyball

Water Polo

If you are unable to login to the Home Access Center you must contact the help desk 281-897-4357 or 281-897-HELP to reset your password.

Panther Nation - this is our year All Day Every Day, because We Are THAT School!!

Email: CySprings@cfisd.net
Website: https://www.cfisd.net/CySprings
Location: 7909 Fry Road, Cypress, TX, USA
Phone: 281-345-3000
Facebook: facebook.com/CypressSpringsHS
Twitter: @CySpringsHS