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24-25 Student & Parent Vol. 8 - 12/9-12/14
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Civility Policy - Pasco County Respect & Civility Policy
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New Staff - Meet our Newest Staff Members!
New Student & Family Hub - Important School Policies & Procedures for New Families!
Staff HOWL Out - Give a shout out to our Staff!
Tutoring - Sign up for after school tutoring with NHS!
Yearbook - Click here to purchase a yearbook
Weekly Calendar Highlights
CLICK HERE for link to all CCHS Calendars
Monday - 12/9
7:30 - Testing Make-Ups, Media
11:00 - L35 Algebra Prep
6:00 - Boys Soccer vs. WCHS
6:00 - Girls Soccer @ WCHS
Tuesday - 12/10
7:10 - Algebra EOC retakes
Both Lunches - Marine Recruiter
1:45 - NHS Tutoring
1:45 - Extended School Day
6:00 - Girls Basketball @ PHS
6:00 - Boys Basketball @ Berkeley Prep
6:00 - FAFSA/Scholarship Night, Cafe
6:30 - Band Winter Concert, IPAC
Wednesday - 12/11
7:00 - FAFSA Frenzy, Media
7:10 - Algebra NWEA PM2
8:00 - Algebra EOC, grade 11
9:00 - Senior Math Prep Bootcamp
Both Lunches - Army Recruiter
3:00 - Girls Weightlifting vs. AAI
5:30 - Boys Basketball @ North Tampa Christian
6:30 - Dance Winter Showcase, IPAC
Thursday - 12/12
7:10 - Algebra NWEA PM2
7:30 - AICE Mock Exam, Cafe/Wrestling Room
12:00 - JV Boys Wrestling @ Hernando High
Both Lunches - Kona Ice & Tom's Coffee
6:30 - Dance Winter Showcase, IPAC
7:00 - Girls Basketball vs. GHS
7:30 - Girls Soccer vs. Springstead
Friday - 12/13
7:10 - Testing make-ups
7:30 - AICE Mock Exam 2, Cafe/Wrestling
11:00 - Girls Wrestling @ Gainesville
12:00 - Boys Wrestling @ Hernando
4:00 - Head to Head Cheer Competition, WR Sports Complex
6;00 - Boys Basketball @ LOLHS
6:00 - Boys Soccer vs. Lakewood Ranch
Saturday - 12/14
8:00 - Boys Wrestling @ Hernando
STAFF & STUDENT H.O.W.L. OUTS
NEW UPDATES
Congratulations to our Outstanding Senior!
Congrats to Kaysen Chen! Kaysen was selected as the Outstanding Senior for the Class of 2025! We are so very proud of Kaysen and how he exemplifies the H.O.W.L. mission here at The Creek!
SRP & TOY Recognition
Winter Staff Photo
Semester Exam Info & Check-Out Form
Semester Exams will take place from 12/18-12/20. Students are required to take semester exams in all classes. The Semester Exam schedule is outlined below.
Students are permitted to check out after taking their exams each day. If you would like your student to be dismissed after their exam(s) on 12/18-12/20, please fill out this form. Only one form is needed.
Please take a look at this schedule so you/your student understands when semester exams will take place. If, for some reason you will not be in attendance on one or more of these dates, you must submit a Pre-Approved Absence Form by CLICKING HERE, or by visiting our website and clicking on the "Report an Absence" tab. Students are required to take semester exams in all classes. If a student is going to miss an assessment, they are required to make arrangements to take their exams with their teachers prior to 12/18.
Donations Requested for Reindeer Dash!🦌
Every December on the last day of Semester 1, we have a "Reindeer Dash" for our Staff Members. This "Dash" is the culmination of a 1st semester of hard work and an exclamation point on the end of our 15 Days of Coyote Howlidays that we celebrate. The dash is used as encouragement to get our staff members off campus and headed home to start their winter break. We love to put out gifts and treats for staff members to grab on their way off the campus. If you are interested in donating money, you can simply CLICK HERE and click on the "CCHS Reindeer Dash Staff Appreciation Donation" button & we will purchase items for the dash, or if you would like to donate items to this cause for our staff, please simply drop off any of the following items to our front office and we will make sure they get in our Dash for our Staff:
- Gift baskets (we cannot accept any that contain alcohol)
- Gift Cards (preferably smaller denominations like $5 or $10)
- Scratch-Off Lottery Tickets (preferably $1.00 scratch-offs)
- 2025 Calendars
- Coupons for any local businesses
ASLebration Tonight!!!!
American Sign Language cordially invites you to join us tonight at 6:30 pm in the CCHS Cafeteria on December 6th for ASLebration. Admission is $5 per person on GoFan! Children aged 10 and under are FREE! Join us for a jolly good time of festive signing performances.
Kona Ice/Tom's Coffee for sale 12/12
Kona Ice and Tom's Coffee will be on sale again at both lunches on Tuesday, November 19th. Students and staff can come out to the truck to purchase a Kona Ice or Coffee during their lunch. All proceeds benefit student and staff incentives, and technology. The trucks will be parked behind building 5, near the Cafeteria.
12/16-12/20 - Student Dress Up Days!🎄
Student Dress-Up Days begin on 12/16 and run through 12/20. Students may wear hats during this week, but do have to follow the Pasco County Dress Code. No toy or imitation weapons may be brought to campus during dress up days. We look forward to having fun during the last week of school prior to winter break.
Students who are dressed up have a chance to earn spirit wear prizes! So come dressed in your best themed outfits each day!
REMINDERS
Senior ELA Bootcamp on 12/11 Cancelled
Seniors who attend ELA bootcamp Wednesdays, will not need to attend on the 11th. We are cancelling this bootcamp date due to upcoming midterm/finals. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Kirchoff.
🛑Student Parking 🛑
Every student who parks on campus is required to complete a parking application, pay for a parking tag. and park in their assigned spot. At this point in the year, if your student is parking on campus without a tag, they will be issued consequences, which could include towing of the vehicle. If you have any questions please visit our website. If you need further assistance, please contact Mrs. Thomann or Mrs. Overbeck.
A Seasonal Symphony
Experience "A Seasonal Symphony" by the Bands of Cypress Creek on December 10th at 6:30pm at the IPAC. Featuring the CCHS beginning band, jazz studies program, and symphony band, this program will get you into the holiday spirit! Tickets can be purchased on gofan.co!
Dance Showcase
Join our Cypress Creek dance department for their winter showcase, Emotions. Performances will be December 11th and 12th at the PHSC IPAC center at 6:30pm. Purchase tickets online at GoFan.co.
Toys For Tots Drive!
The Herd of Youth Trailblazers Club is launching a Toys for Tots Drive. Collections are taking place now until December 6th. All toys can be dropped off in Student Services or the Front Office!
ATTENTION SENIORS - FAFSA FRENZY - SIGN UP NOW!!!
We are participating in a county-wide FAFSA Frenzy! Read below for IMPORTANT event information!
- Mrs. Adley will be coming into Senior English classes during the first week of December to create FSA ID's.
- FAFSA/Scholarship Night - December 10th in our CCHS Cafeteria at 6:00pm. Get all the info you need to complete the FAFSA and about upcoming scholarships.
- FAFSA Frenzy - Sign up via the QR or THIS LINK to meet with Mrs. Adley during the school day to get help with your FAFSA!
Dual Enrollment Textbook Update
Fall Dual Enrollment textbook return and Spring Dual Enrollment textbook pick-up dates have been set. Important Note: pick up procedures have changed. Please ensure you read the TEXTBOOK FLIER to understand how you will return/receive fall and spring materials.
VIRTUAL DUAL ENROLLMENT 101
You're invited to attend PHSC's Dual Enrollment virtual information session on Wed., Dec 11, 2024, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Join the Assistant Dean of Accelerated Learning and Student Affairs to discuss the basics of dual enrollment, including eligibility requirements, course registration, deadlines and more! Click here to sign up.
Senior Information
Class of 2025 received information for ordering Senior Graduation items, Graduation announcements, and other items. Online ordering can be done at herffjoneswestcentral.com
or you can use the QR code. Students were also given handouts during the presentation last week if you are interested in a hard copy.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Assessment Information
Upcoming testing dates for Quarter 2
12/10 BEST Algebra EOC
12/11 BEST Algebra EOC
12/12 BEST Algebra EOC
12/12 AICE Mock Exam 1
12/13 AICE Mock Exam 2
12/13 MAKEUPS
12/17 BEST GEO/USH/BIO
12/18-12/20 Semester exams (see attached exam schedule)
1/7 District final makeup testing
1/8 Grade 10 FAST PM2
1/15 Grade 9 FAST PM2
For information on individual tests, please visit the assessment page of the CCHS website or the district ARM website. Student testing locations will be uploaded to the QR code found on the testing flyer in CCHS classrooms and the courtyard on the morning of testing. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
ACCESSING PSAT SCORES
Scores from the recent PSAT NMSQT will be available in the student portals beginning November 7. Students can get their scores for all PSAT-related assessments by logging into their College Board account. If they don’t have an account, it’s easy to create one at the following link https://cbaccount.collegeboard.org/iamweb/smartRegister?appId=8&DURL=https%3A%2F%2Fcbaccount.collegeboard.org%2Fiamweb%2FsmartRegister%3FappId%3D292%26DURL%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.collegeboard.org%252.
TESTING ATTENDANCE
Please note that school-wide attendance is an automated procedure. Please do not call CCHS if your child is testing. The office staff is unable to call the testing rooms in order to maintain test security and to allow our proctors to monitor students. Attendance for most tests will be rectified within the next 24 hours. If after that time, your child's attendance has not updated, please feel free to contact our office staff with any concerns.
CLT Score Reporting
CLT at home scores are not automatically added for CCHS students. If you child took CLT at home, please send score reports to ktitus@pasco.k12.fl.us so they may be uploaded to mystudent and we can remove students from testing rosters.
Accessing Student Scores
Here's how to access your student's scores. In addition to specific course requirements, students must take and pass and algebra and ELA test in order to receive a diploma in the State of Florida. The tests allowed for each of these requirements is shown in the graphic below. If your student takes the CLT, please provide those score reports to ktitus@pasco.k12.fl.us to have them uploaded to mystudent.
Viewing Student Results
Once your child has tested, you can access the results through the Pasco Parent Portal. Go to http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/parents and scroll down to the School/Classroom Resources section and select myStudent. From this page, you can log in or create an account. If you try to go directly to the Florida Department of Education Family Portal, it will ask for an access code. These codes are already uploaded into the Pasco Parent Portal so that you may have a seamless transition between the two portals. You do not need the access code.
To access basic information, click on your child’s picture/first name on the left-hand side of the screen. Then choose Test History. A list of the tests that your child has taken will appear. To view the results of a test, click on the light gray arrow to the right of the name of the test. Basic testing information will appear.
To access additional information from the state portal, click on the Portal icon in the top left-hand corner. Then click on the Florida Statewide Assessments icon that appears to the right of the Reports tab. Scores will be reported in the state Family Portal within 24 hours from the time the assessment was completed. Additional information, such as a simple Individual Student Report including a longitudinal chart, will be available in the Family Portal shortly after the test is taken.
Interpreting Your Child's Results
When you log into the Florida Statewide Assessments portal and access your child's results, you will notice that there are three icons in the top right-hand corner; Glossary, Guide, and Resources. Click on the Guide icon. You will find a resource that will take you step-by-step through your child's report. Remember that since this is new, not all of the information may be loaded into the state's system yet. Information explaining your child's test results can be found by clicking below:
Contact Info
Website: http://cchs.pasco.k12.fl.us/
Location: 8701 Old Pasco Road, Wesley Chapel, FL, United States
Phone: (813) 346-4400