Conroe High School Tiger Tracks
September 7, 2024
Message from Dr. Smith and Mr. Meyer
Hello Conroe Tiger Families,
We had another great week at Conroe High School! Progress reports were sent home with students that do not have a Parent Portal set up. For those who do have a Parent Portal set up, you should be able to view your students' progress report in the portal! It is important that you all remember that the next grading period will mark the end of the first six-weeks of school. This is an important UIL Eligibility Date! Your student must be passing all of their classes on their September 26th Progress Report to participate in UIL Events. If they are not passing, they will lose eligibility. If your students needs additional support, have them speak to teachers about tutorials opportunities! Here are a few updates and reminders:
PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTS
Don’t forget about our upcoming Parent Information Nights! You will have a chance to have a grade level meet and greet with your students’ teachers between 5:15 and 6:15. It is not a time for a parent conference, but an opportunity to hear about class expectations for grades, assignments, projects, etc. We look forward to seeing you there! Let us know what questions you have.
Freshmen- September 9, 2024
Juniors- September 16, 2024
Sophomores September 23, 2024
PTO
We are a little sad to tell you that out of 5300 students we only 85 families who have joined PTO! We can assure you if you join, it won’t be exhausting like it may have been in elementary and intermediate. The membership fee is only $10 and funds raised from membership fees and fundraisers are used for staff incentives and student scholarships. The link to sign-up is below! We hope you can join today!
Follow Conroe High School PTO on Facebook
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
We are incredibly proud of the success many of our teams are having and we love the way our students show up to support! I want to remind you that if your child is struggling with truancy, tardies or behavior they may be at risk of not being able to attend extracurricular activities. Assistant Principals will contact you if your child is on the Do Not Admit list for extracurricular activities.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
It is important that your child is in class each day unless they are ill. In the event your child does miss school, please be sure to email our attendance office. Also, please remind your child to get with their teacher about any work they missed.
CHS Main Attendance: CHSAttendance@conroeisd.net
CHS9 Attendance: CHS9Attendance@conroeisd.net
YEARBOOK AND SCHOOL PICTURE INFORMATION
2024-2025 yearbooks: Yearbooks are now on sale for this school year! Pre-sales will start at $70. Order yours today at yearbookforever.com. Prices will go up to $85 on Sept. 8.
School Pictures See below for information about school pictures. The subject listed indicates the class your student will take their pictures through!
Monday - Sept. 23
Grades 10th & 11th - English
Tuesday - Sept. 24
Grades 10th & 11th - English
Wednesday - Sept. 25
Grade - 12th* - English
Thursday - Sept. 26
Grade - 12th* - English
Grade 9th - Social Studies
Friday - Sept. 27
Grade 9th - Social studies
If a senior has already taken their cap and gown picture at the studio, they do not have to take it again on picture day.
Call imaginLIGHT Photography at 936-756-4443 to book your studio appointment before November 8, or have your picture taken on campus on Sept. 25/26.
**Retake day will be scheduled after picture week.**
Photos in yearbook: Students and parents can submit photos to be used in the yearbook, but it is not a guarantee. Submit online through Yearbook Snap, using the code: flare.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDENTS
Students are currently enrolling in AP classroom to support their advanced academic learning in their advanced placement courses for the 2024-2025 school year. Students in AP classes are expected to take the end of course exams in May for potential college credit.
Advanced Placement tests costs the following:
Free/Reduced fee - $25 per test
Regular fee - $75 per test
Registration must be completed by November 8th and fees will be assigned to students/families in SchoolCash Online.
If you have any questions regarding Advanced Placement testing, feel free to email Kim Sprayberry, Associate Principal of Student Services (ksprayberry@conroeisd.net)
CHS 9 PSAT
Conroe H.S. 9th Grade Campus has PSAT (Preliminary SAT) exams for students to purchase for $15. on the School Cash Online webstore. Freshmen wishing to take the PSAT in school on October 22, 2024, will need to purchase the exam by Friday, September 13, 2024. We have limited availability. If you are enrolled in the AVID class or are a member of the Academy you do not need to sign-up, we will take care of that for you. To purchase and register for the exam use the following link:
https://conroeisd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/55515/195/False/True
Again, this is optional.
- Typically, we encourage freshmen in upper level math courses (Honors Geometry and Algebra II for example) to take this exam due to the level of math tested. Please visit this website link provided by College Board (https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/inside-the-test/math) to view the math expectations of the PSAT exam so that you can make an informed decision on whether or not this exam would be appropriate for your student at this time.
- Your student will have an additional opportunity to practice the PSAT exam during their sophomore year which will prepare them for the actual NMSQT qualification exam as a junior. Every Conroe ISD student will have the opportunity to sit for the exam for no fee their Sophomore and Junior year.
To read more about this test please review the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf
SAT SCHOOL DAY
The SAT School Day will be available to Seniors on Oct. 22nd Priority will be on first time testers and seating is limited. Tell your student they can sign up using the QR codes on the TVs and flyers around the school. If your student has any questions please contact Mr. McCune in office 119.
THE PAW PRINT STORE
The Paw Print Store is officially open. Encourage your Conroe Tiger to check out the Conroe High School merchandise and get prepared for upcoming Spirit Days. September 13, wear neon, and September 19th Suicide Awareness Day (Purple out!) We have plenty of Purple Shirts available. See the flyer below to purchase a Color Wars shirt for Homecoming Week!!!
HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Please join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. The Spanish Club is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Festival on Friday, September 20th after school from 5pm-8pm in the Cafeteria. Live Music, Vendor Market, Performances and More! If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact CHS Spanish Teacher, Andrea Salinas: asalinas@conroeisd.net.
SPIRIT DAYS
We love seeing our Tigers participate in our Spirit Days! This week we wear NEON!!! We will outshine the College Park Cavaliers!!!
CHS VARSITY FOOTBALL GAMES
To increase safety at our Varsity Football Games, students in grades K-8 must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian to enter the football game. Please be sure to read the Conroe ISD Stadium Policies.
- Outside food and drinks are not allowed in the stadium.
No spectators are allowed on the field before or after the game.
Fans are not allowed to congregate under the stands.
Stadiums open 1 hour prior to kickoff.
Only CLEAR backpacks and handbags are allowed to be brought into the stadium.
For a full list of Conroe ISD stadium policies and more information surrounding the clear bag policy follow this link Conroe ISD Stadium Policies.
STUDENT IDs
As a reminder all students must wear their ID at all times: visible, chest level and above, on their person (not attached to a backpack or held in their hands). Students who do not have their ID will be required to purchase a temporary ID for $1. This charge will be applied to their school-cash account. You can see if your student has had to purchase any temporary IDs or any other fees by checking their school-cash account. Fees and fines must be cleared as part of the requirements for students to exempt final exams in the spring.
CELL PHONES
Cell phones and their use is not allowed during instructional time. Instructional time is the time in which a student is in class. This means that if a student leaves class to go to the restroom, see the nurse, or report to the AP/Counselor office (for example) they may not take their phone from class. All teachers will have a designated storage spot in their classrooms where students are to put their phones. Cell phone use is only allowed before school, after school, during class transitions, and at lunch. Cell phones and smartwatches should not be used to capture video, audio, or images at school or on the bus unless given permission by campus staff.
PARENT PORTAL
In an effort to help our parents, we are moving to a Parent Portal for parents to access information about their child. You will login similar to the way your child does for school (similar to the SSO) to access school information. All parents/guardians will need to enroll to create an account. You will need the email address that is in your child’s record. Once you enter the email, you will be prompted to create a password. Please make sure to use this tool throughout the year to check your student’s grades, schedule, attendance and more. Teachers send notifications about grades through this portal as well.
Click Parent Portal Directions to for instructions or go to Conroe ISD Webpage then Parents/Students to access the link to the Parent Portal.
STUDENT PARKING PERMITS
Only students in Grades 11 & 12 are allowed to purchase a Parking Permit to park on campus. We have many students who are parking on campus and they do not have a parking permit. See the link below for information regarding Student Parking Permits.
STUDENT BUS TRANSPORTATION
If your child will be riding the bus it is extremely important that you register for transportation. Please visit : https://www.conroeisd.net/transportation/ If your child will be utilizing the Late Bus any time this year, you must Register: https://apps.conroeisd.net/AlternativeTransportation/
CAMPUS DELIVERIES
We only allow deliveries from parents or family members who are on your child’s records. Food deliveries from food delivery companies such as Uber Eats, Grubhub, etc. are not allowed. Please be sure to communicate this to your child and know if food gets delivered by anyone other than a parent/guardian, they will be able to pick it up at the end of the school day.
CHILD NUTRITION INFORMATION
Please visit the CISD Child Nutrition Website regarding free and reduced meals or the application. We would also like to remind you of our Lunch Charge Guidelines. Per CISD Board of Trustees Policy CO (Local), students are allowed 15 days (breakfast and lunch) to charge their meals. This time period is allowing for families to navigate any financial challenges or apply for the school lunch program (free/reduced meals). Once the 15-day charges have expired, the policy dictates that administrative procedures be developed to address students that exhaust the 15-day limit on insufficient balances. Please see this document for more information.
SPIRIT NIGHTS AND FUNDRAISERS
Please help our Conroe High Clubs and Organizations by attending a CHS Spirit Night Fundraiser or supporting a fundraiser. Details are below! See the flyers under CHS Events below!
On Monday, September 9 , CHS Cheer is having a fundraiser at Burger Fresh!
On Tuesday, September 10, CHS Aquatics is having a fundraiser at Panda Express.
On Tuesday, September 10, CTB is having a fundraiser at MOD Pizza!
On Monday, September 16, CHS Cheer is having a fundraiser at Canes!
If you are the Spirit Night Organizer of one our Conroe Tiger Organizations, please send your information to our PTO President, Lisa Neal! She has set up a calendar so we can be sure to share all Conroe Tiger Spirit Nights!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Please join me in congratulating the following Conroe Tigers:
Girls Water Polo - Our Girls Water Polo team took beat The Woodlands last week for the first time in program history!!!
Varsity Volleyball - Our Varsity Volleyball Team had another program sweep on Friday night against Cypress Creek!!!
Varsity Football - Our football team had another great win against Alief Hastings!
We have included the Alpha Breakdown for our Assistant Principals and Counselors. Click Here to view it as well!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us:
Conroe High School: 936-709-5700 or contactchs@conroeisd.net.
Conroe High School 9th Grade Campus: 936-709-4000 or contactchs9@conroeisd.net
We greatly appreciate your continued support!
Sic ‘em Tigers,
Tasha Smith
Principal, Conroe High School
Kevin Meyer
Principal, Conroe High School 9th Grade Campus
MISSION - Conroe High School is a safe and supportive environment that promotes diverse programs with rigorous expectations by instilling Tiger PRIDE!
VISION - All Tigers Achieve
Be sure to CLICK HERE to view important updates and reminders from our CHS Counseling Team!
CHS SCHOOL CALENDAR AND OTHER EVENTS
PTO INFORMATION
Conroe High School PTO
Please join our CHS PTO!!! Joining is easy, please click the link below to join! To stay current on all things PTO, please join the CHS PTO Facebook Group. If you have any questions, please contact our PTO President Lisa Neal: ptoconroehighschool@gmail.com
CLASS INFORMATION - Grades 10 - 12
Important Information for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
Car Riders - Parents please be sure to look at the Student Drop-Off Map! Please plan for delays with the car rider line. Our doors will open at 6:45 and First Period begins at 7:15.
Parking Passes - Parking passes are only available for Juniors and Seniors who are eligible. If your child is driving to school please be sure they take care of everything they need to in order to purchase a parking pass. For information about parking passes, please click on the Parking Pass Info. If you have additional questions, feel free to reach out to Debra Gray-Baca: dlgraybaca@conroeisd.net
CHS Car Rider Map
CLASS INFORMATION - Grade 9
Important Information For Freshmen
CHS9 Car Riders:
If you bring your student to school by vehicle, then please remember that the traffic loop in front of the Ninth Grade Campus contains two lanes. Vehicles can utilize the inside lane (left lane) to help alleviate traffic. When our duty personnel see students getting out of the vehicle from the left lane, we will stop traffic in the right lane allowing your student to cross safely. Please remind your student to check traffic before getting out of the vehicle. Parents, please continue to drive slowly and safely in the student drop-off area. We appreciate your attention to safety and patience every day.
CLASS OF '28 TSHIRTS AND HOODIES
PTO has limited supplies of their Class of 2028 shirts and hoodies. If you would like to purchase, you may do so here - https://my.cheddarup.com/c/class-of-2028-35572
CHS9 Car Rider Map
Mobile App
Stay in touch with CISD by downloading our new mobile app!
Download the app on your mobile device today and select ‘yes’ to receive push notifications with the latest news and updates from the District.
Key Features:
• Push Notifications - Select ‘yes’ when you download the app to receive the latest push notifications from the District.
• Calendar Events - Add events to the calendar on your personal mobile device directly from the calendar section on the app.
• News - Check out the latest District-wide and school news all in one place!
Conroe High School
Email: resmith@conroeisd.net
Website: chs.conroeisd.net
Phone: 936.709.5700
Twitter: @ConroeHigh