Clear Creek High School Updates

Cat Tracks has been revamped this school year to incorporate character education and four days of flexible scheduling for students. On Mondays, students will report to their homeroom to participate in Leader in Me, a character education program based on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®. Tuesday-Friday, students will either be scheduled by teachers for tutorials or will have the opportunity to schedule themselves into various sessions, including study hall, tutorials, or enrichment activities. For more detailed information, please review the attached document.

We believe this new structure will provide students with valuable instructional support during the school day, eliminating the need for mandatory after-school tutorials. If students require additional assistance beyond the time provided during Cat Tracks, they should arrange with their teachers in advance for extra help before or after school.

Introducing connectCCISD

We are excited to announce that we adopted a new form of school-to-home communication in CCISD called connectCCISD powered by ParentSquare. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with our school and the District. It provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to:

• Stay up-to-date on the latest CCISD news, announcements and emergency notifications

• View upcoming events

• View all district, school, and classroom communications and receive app notifications

• View photos and videos posted by teachers

• Complete forms online and sign permission slips

• View the school and classroom calendar and RSVP for events

• Easily sign up for volunteer opportunities and/or bring items

• Receive notices (attendance and SchoolCafé)

Click here for more information and to download the customized app today!

Over the past week, we held grade-level meetings with all students to reinforce campus expectations, protocols, and essential information aimed at ensuring a successful school year. Attached is the presentation that was shared during these sessions.

CCHS PTSA plays a significant role in supporting the students and staff at Creek. We encourage you, your student(s), friends, and families in our community to join us in our mission: "To make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children." Become a member of our PTSA and help us make a difference!

Please go to www.joinPTA.org to sign up. CCHS is listed as: Clear Creek Sr Hi PTA (00013996). If you would like more information about what the Clear Creek PTSA is doing at the school you can also find us on Facebook at Clear Creek High School PTSA or email us at CCHSPTSA01@gmail.com.

CCHS is selling Spirit Wear -- the online store has been extended through September 1st.

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Open House and our yearly parent safety meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 9th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. More information to come.

IMPORTANT - SENIORS ONLY - If you are a CCHS senior and would like to take the SAT at CCHS during the school day on October 23, 2024, you must click the link to sign-up via this form and then add & pay the $41 fee in Skyward. Deadline to sign-up is 9/6/2024! Note- Juniors will have an SAT school day in March, this is an optional opportunity for Seniors. If you have questions, please email Mrs. Graham @ kgraham@ccisd.net

Class of 2025 Senior Conference

Beginning the week of August 26th, your Creek Counselors will be conducting a one-on-one Senior Conference with every member of the graduating class of 2025. During this conference, your student will be reviewing their final Senior schedule, remaining graduation requirements, as well as their post-secondary plans. Please be patient as it does take some time to get through almost 600 students, but we hope this time will be informative and helpful.

2024-2025 Parking Applications will open August 1st. Applications will be available here. Students must use their login to complete the application.

1. Seniors and Juniors - After you receive an email confirmation that your application has been approved you may pick up your permit.
• Pick up begins Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 11th and 12th graders can pick up permits in the D100 office during school hours, 7am-3:15pm.

1. Sophomores and Freshmen - After you receive an email confirmation that your application has been approved you may come pick up your permit.
• Pick up begins Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in the D100 office during school hours, 7am-3:15pm.

NOTE: Student classification is based on credits earned. Parking citations will start being issued September 16th.

This school year, any student who meets parking permit requirements will have the opportunity to win a priority parking spot. The Senior Class will be raffling off 11 Priority Parking Spots for some of the closest spots in the student parking lot (see image below). In order to have an opportunity to win a spot, students who have met all parking permit requirements, may purchase as many raffle tickets as you would like (1 ticket for $3.00 or 2 tickets for $5.00). Tickets may be purchased with the bookkeeper during schedule preview on August 7, 2024. After Schedule Preview, tickets can be purchased with the bookkeeper in A125 during regular school hours through Wednesday, August 28th. The drawing will take place on Thursday, August 29th. Winners will then be notified next steps at that time. If a student’s name is drawn but they have not completed the required parking pass documentation, another name will be drawn in their place. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get your own parking spot and get your required paperwork in!

When planning trips and events this school year, please pay close attention to the CCISD calendar. This will help ensure that your student meets the Texas Education Agency attendance requirements (minimum of 90% excused or unexcused), reduces impact on learning progress, and helps them qualify for any exam exemptions they may be eligible for.

The CCISD calendar and exemption criteria are included below. Additional information regarding attendance requirements can be found here.