Charger Chatter

Hi Charger Nation,

The Spring Semester is in full swing and our Chargers are all working hard in the classroom, in the arts, and in athletics. I can't believe we are already gearing up for the 3rd week of the Spring Semester.

This past Monday our Instructional Team welcomed in some of our Charger Parents for our first Parent Preview Learning Walks of the school year. This was a great opportunity for our parents to get a look at what our teachers and students are doing on a daily basis. The experience ended with a Q&A Panel of some of our Student Council who help define what the Charger Way is for our student body. Our staff wants to thank these parents for taking the time out of their day to come in as both our teachers and students loved having you all on campus. There will be one more opportunity for our parents of incoming freshman to take part in so keep up to date with the Charger Chatter so you don't miss out!

We are also gearing up for Course Selection for the 2025-2026 school in just a few weeks. Over the next few weeks, information will be coming out about what courses students will be eligible to sign up for. Our Counseling Team is ready to help guide our students in selecting their courses to help maximize their learning and being prepared for life after Springs. The Spring Semester provides a multitude of opportunities for our students to showcase their skills and passions, so I encourage all of you to find an evening over the next few months to come to campus and experience either an athletic event, showcase, or informational meeting. These opportunities can help our students get a better idea of all the ways they can get involved.

One unique opportunity will take place tomorrow. The CCISD Ag Show was originally scheduled for Wednesday during the day, but with the cold temperatures on the way, the show has been moved to Monday. The show will begin at 8am at the West Barn (2155 W. Nasa Blvd. Webster, TX).

As many of you already know, Monday is a scheduled holiday for us to celebrate the memory and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. This is a great time for us to reflect on how far our country has come as well as how our CCISD Core Values can help continue our growth.

The district has also announced all campuses and campus activities will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday so our families can focus on keep safe and warm. Enjoy this unexpected time with family and bundle up!

I hope you all have a great week! It's THE CHARGER WAY!

Sincerely,

Mr. Zelenski

January 2025

January 30 The 100th Day of School

• Students and Staff are encourage to celebrate this milestone by dressing like they are 100 years old or taking it back to "Old School" wear a shirt with 100 items on it.
• All attire must meet dress-code requirements.

February 2025

February 3-7 School Counseling Week

• Thank you Counseling Staff for support they have given you or a task they have assist with !

(Celebrated on the 14th)

• Thank our Officers for all that they do to keep us safe each day!

• Remember to be kind , Be the reason someone smiles everyday!

*Sports Schedules (Please click on Sports Schedule tab in Table of Contents)

Dakota Miller, Colonel of the Clear Springs Silverados, was chosen to be part of the TDEA All-State Dance Team. This team is comprised of over 200 dancers representing schools from across the state of Texas. They participate in an exciting convention experience, including dance workshops, leadership training, master classes, and networking with other students. The All-State Dance Team experience culminates in a performance choreographed by a master choreographer for all the dance educators at the convention. Congratulations to Dakota on this big accomplishment!

Our Charger Cheerleaders traveled to Fort Worth this past weekend and qualified for the 6A DII finals. Our girls put on an amazing performance and brought home 12th place!

For the 2024-2025 school year, CCISD has set a goal of 95% student attendance throughout the year. Clear Springs High School has raised the bar and is shooting to exceed 96% for the school year. At the end of the Q2 Grading period, we are just under our goal with a 95.25% attendance rate. At the end of each 9-weeks we will be recognizing our highest percentage grade level and giving all students in the grade level a prize. This 9-weeks rankings are:

1. 10th grade = 95.75%
2. 9th grade = 95.42%
3. 11th grade = 95.05%
4. 12th grade = 94.78%
5. 11th grade = 95.9%

Congratulations Class of 2027! This 9-weeks prize will be announced at a later date, so pay attention to our Daily Announcements during 3rd period so you don't miss out!

As a reminder, students who were denied credit for the Fall Semester due to attendance must complete their assigned make-up hours by the upcoming deadlines. You may still serve hours during the following times:

• After-School D-Hall
• Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:45pm-4:45pm
• January 21st, cancelled due to weather. Make-up day information will come at a later date.
• January 23rd in the Cafeteria
• January 28th and 30th in the Library
• Saturday School D-Hall
• January 25th from 8:00am-12:00pm in the Cafeteria
• Lightning Lunch
• D-Hall
• Auxiliary Gym
• Tutorials
• Only with teacher for course credits that are denied.
• Must be marked present in RTI-Scheduler

Students are responsible for submitting their completed Credit Appeal Log to their supervising Assistant Principal so credit can be reinstated. If you've misplaced this form, stop by your Assistant Principals office to pick-up a new copy.

Deadline = January 22, 2025

Students who fail to complete their Credit Appeal hours will not have their credits reinstated. Final Senior Class Rank and GPA will be run prior to January 31st and if credit is not reinstated, GPA and Class Rank will be negatively impacted.

Deadline = January 31, 2025

Students who fail to complete their Credit Appeal hours will not have their credits reinstated.

Don't miss your chance to preorder the 2025 yearbook. Preorders close at the end of January and extra books will not be ordered. Buy your yearbook today before they sellout!

Senior parents, the window to purchase a senior ad is closing. Senior ad sales close February 3. Purchase your ad today!

Pricing

Full page: $400

Half Page: $225

1/4 Page ad: $150

1/8 Page ad: $85

This is a reminder that students are not allowed in the parking lot during school hours. Once you have arrived on campus, you may only go to your vehicle with the permission of an Administrator. Students found in the parking lot during the school day will be assigned consequences for being out of area. Students found inside a vehicle during school hours will be subject to an Administrative search of the vehicle, their person, and their belongings.

Late Arrival / Early Release / and Travel Courses:

All students are required to have their Student ID with the prescribed Off Campus Sticker when leaving campus. Students will be required to show their ID to our Parking Lot Monitor to exit the lot. Students who are unable to show their ID will be redirected into the parking lot and will not be allowed to leave. Refusal to comply with directives will result in the revoking of parking privileges for the remainder of the year.

• February 3rd-19th: Skyward Course Selection Window
• February 11th: CSHS Course Fair, 6PM

Details, including course selection forms/materials, will be posted here in the next few weeks.

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

The Freshman Conference Schedule is:

• January 21st - Sterling
• January 22nd - Brannon
• January 28th - Deflora

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.

TAMALES & SALSA FUNDRAISER
Get ready for the Super Bowl with delicious hot tamales and homemade salsa from Ramirez Tamales (aka The Lady from Brazoria).

• Sale Ends: Noon on January 23, 2025
• Delivery Details: February 6, 2025, 5 PM - 6 PM at Magnolia Creek Pavilion (Corner of Bay Area & League City Pkwy)
• How to Order: Email CSHSProjectGrad2025@gmail.com

Seniors can earn points for participating! Contact Project Grad for details and an order form.

PROJECT GRAD MEETING & SPIRIT NIGHT
Where: MOD Pizza, 1765 S Friendswood Drive (near Chick-fil-A)
When: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Join us for our meeting, grab a bite to eat, or take your meal to go! MOD Pizza will donate 25% of sales to Project Grad.

COMMUNITY & FAMILY BINGO NIGHT
An afternoon of fun, prizes, and community for a great cause! Hosted by Three Graces, all proceeds benefit Clear Springs Project Grad, helping celebrate our future graduates.

• When: Sunday, January 26, 2025, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
• Where: Hometown Heroes Park
• Who: Everyone is welcome! Bring family, friends, and neighbors.

What to Expect:

• Over 30 prizes valued at $50+
• Silent Auction, Raffles, & Concessions

Discounted Pre-Sale Tickets ON SALE NOW:

• Link: Bingo Fundraiser Tickets
• Includes: Admission, a book of 10 bingo cards, & one dauber marker
• Price: $20 pre-sale (ends January 25 at 11:59 PM); $25 at the door

ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS
We need your support! Help us make the Community Bingo Fundraiser a success. Your contributions earn points for your senior!

Ways to Help:

1. Donate Goods:
• Sign up to donate concession items [Sign up here]
• Shop from our Amazon Wishlist
• Donate dollars for points! Every $1 = 1 point. [Donate here]
2. Volunteer:
• Work a 2-hour shift for 20 points or a 4-hour shift for 80 points.
• Double your points by working both 2 PM - 4 PM & 4 PM - 6 PM shifts!
• Volunteers receive a promo code for 20% off tickets for up to 5 family members. [Sign up here]

Scholarship Search in Naviance

Scholarship Search in Naviance - Video

Ten Steps to a Strong Scholarship Application

Texas Scholarships

College Applications & Naviance

January 21 - Sandra Cato

January 21 - Brittany Schroeder

January 26 - Brandon Goodwin

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