Falcon Newsflash

"Character" is a word heard frequently at the LAKE. It isn't just a buzzword for us; it's the stuff that defines who Falcons are. We pride ourselves on our work to earn and maintain our designations as a State and National School of Character. The dedication to good character is what makes Life Better at the LAKE - but, that doesn't mean that life is perfect at the LAKE. Even Falcons need reminders to be respectful and accountable for their choices and that following school rules isn’t just about behavior; it’s about building character one brick at a time.

The lessons learned from following school rules extend far beyond the classroom. By internalizing the values of respect, responsibility, fairness, trustworthiness, citizenship, and caring, Falcons lay the groundwork for a lifetime of character growth. Whether it’s navigating social interactions, engaging in appropriate online behaviors, having integrity in their own school work, or recognizing safety hazards, the lessons learned and character built through respecting the expectations for school behavior serve as a compass for a successful transition to adulthood. From the Dress Code to the Honor Code, every school rule has a deeper purpose and is intended to foster a sense of collective responsibility, integrity, and safety for each other, our school, and our community.

While we are proud of our work toward this mission, we also acknowledge that being a Falcon does not inherently mean "flawless." On the occasion that a Falcon makes a mistake, the most important thing we can teach them is to acknowledge that mistake and learn from it. For our Falcons to do that, they need their biggest supporters to acknowledge the mistake too, and help them grow through it. One of the hardest lessons we have all had to learn is that we are all free to make our own choices, but we are not free from the consequences of those choices - good or bad....and when the consequences are bad, we have another choice - to sulk or to soar. It's our collective responsibility to help our Falcons choose to soar.

Since our return from Winter Break, an increasing number of Falcons have chosen to make poor choices - or as one parent recently put it, "They have forgotten how to 'school.'" Unfortunately, this means an increase in Falcons having to experience the consequences of their choices. Some of those consequences are as simple as being assigned to a mandatory tutorial or having to remove a hat inside the building (we have an impressive collection of hats growing in the APs' offices) while other consequences require a more intensive approach to behavioral redirection. Regardless, one thing is clear, our Falcons learn nothing of positive value if their parents and school are not functional in partnering together to support and guide them to better future choices.

The first step to ensuring that partnership is respectful and open communication. As a school, LAKE commits to timely, transparent, and professional communication to the best of our ability. We know that your Falcon is your number one priority, and they are ours, too....but so are the 2500 other Falcons at the LAKE. That also means that there are 2500 versions of every story told at the LAKE times 1-2 parents per Falcon wanting the same time and priority that you and your Falcon want and deserve. For the sake of perspective, every teacher at the LAKE is personally responsible for serving an average of 150-180 teenagers every day, and every counselor and Assistant Principal serves 500+. Your kids are our heart. They are the reason why we choose to be at the LAKE. But, like all teenagers (literally everywhere in every corner of the world) they want to be treated like adults but struggle to always behave as such - and sometimes....just sometimes...they don't always tell the truth, and they need genuine guidance from the adults on campus to remember where their integrity lies. For that reason, I remind our Faculty to hold themselves, each other, and our Falcons accountable but to always have grace and be respectful.

Today, I ask the same of every Falcon parent. Please, share your concerns with us, ask questions for clarification if something is not clear, and please show the faculty the respect they have earned and deserve as professionals and experts in the development and education of young persons. Our goal will always be to be your partner in teaching our Falcons to SOAR.

It's going to be a great week at the LAKE!

Elizabeth Raska

2/19 - ROCK THE LAKE tickets go on sale online at GoFan

2/19 - Student Holiday/IP Day for teachers

2/20 - Course Selection Cards Due for 24-25 School Year

2/23 - CTE Course Priority Applications Due

3/2 - CCISD Talent Showcase (@ CFHS)

3/4-6 - Q3 9 week exams

3/7 - Daisy Day & ROCK THE LAKE

3/8 - Safety Drill Day

3/11-15 - SPRING BREAK

3/18 - IP DAY/Student Holiday

3/19 - Students return to school for Q4

Monday - Falcon Lunch

Tuesday - Falcon Lunch ADVISORY

Wednesday - Falcon Lunch

Thursday - Falcon Lunch

Friday - Falcon Lunch

Attached below you will find a copy of the State of Texas 2022-23 Federal Report Card for Clear Lake High School.

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), requires each State education agency to prepare and publish an annual report card with state-, district- and campus-level data.

This report is required by the Texas Legislature and prepared by the Texas Education Agency. It is to be provided to the parent or guardian of every child enrolled in a Texas public school. The report provides information concerning student performance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®), as well as information on student enrollment, class size averages, and financial expenditures.

The Federal Report Cards can be found online at: Federal Report Cards | Texas Education Agency

Please contact me if you have any questions concerning this report card.

Thank you for your continued support of Clear Lake High.

ROCK THE LAKE is back with the Velcro Pygmies on March 7th!

ROCK THE LAKE will immediately follow our annual Daisy Day activities for all students who have purchased concert tickets. Students who have not purchased tickets will return to class for an extended Advisory period.

Due to safety and space limitations, no outside visitors will be allowed to attend the concert. This is a CLHS STUDENT-ONLY event. Tickets will go on sale online TOMRROW through the GoFan website. Students may only purchase one ticket for themselves. Once purchased, students will present their student ID and ticket barcode on Daisy Day to pick up their wristband for concert entry. Students must verify their student ID to purchase their ticket online, and students who have not been in attendance at school at least 90% will NOT be allowed to purchase tickets.

Click the link to learn more about the Reach and Teach program with the Velcro Pygmies: https://www.reachandteach.rocks/

Course selection is still open. Students must enter their course requests in Skyward by Tuesday!

For students still needing a little help in deciding which classes to request, infomercials have been created by our teachers to help students learn more about the courses currently offered at LAKE. The new Educational Planning Guide EPG is available online HERE. Hardcopies are also available upon student request in the College and Career Center. The EPG contains lots of information to help students learn more about high school academic program offerings, course descriptions, and graduation requirements.

Students must enter their course selection AND their alternate course preferences directly into Skyward by Feb. 20, 2024. In April, students will have an opportunity to review their course requests. If students need to make a change in their course requests, they can email their counselor with the change. After that, students’ course requests will be locked in and no further changes will be allowed.

The Clear Creek Independent School District's Career and Technical Education application portal is currently open. Students who are interested in our district programs MUST apply to be considered for admission. These programs are:

• Robotics (CBHS)
• Construction Technology (CCHS)
• Dentistry (CCHS)
• Metal Manufacturing (CCHS)
• Biotechnology (CFHS)
• Computer Technician (CFHS)
• Biomedical Science (CLHS)
• Automotive Technology (CSHS)
• Culinary Arts (CSHS)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CVHS)
• Cosmetology (CVHS)
• Welding (CVHS)

LAKE also has campus-based programs which also require an application to be considered for admission. LAKE-specific programs are:

• Audio/Video Production
• Pharmacy Technician
• Practicum in Small Business Management
• Teacher Education Training, Practicum in Agriculture
• Practicum in Veterinary Medication
• Career Preparation
• Independent Study Mentorship

The priority application deadline for all programs is February 23, 2024

You can use the QR code on the flyer or the blue button link below the CTE flyer to access the application.

A record NINE LAKE Wrestlers qualified to take to the mats at the Texas State Wrestling Tournament this weekend. At the end of a long three days, two Falcons earned a spot in the semifinals for a state title in their respective weight classes. Congratulations to:

5th Place

Ty Annoura - Senior

6th Place

Grant Bahnsen - Sophomore

Congratulations to all our Falcon Wrestlers for a great season!

Lake took 36 DECA Competitors to State Competition this weekend in Houston Texas. S

ix Falcons made the stage and will be advancing to DECA’s International Competition in Anaheim CA this April! ICDC Finalists are:

Eva Dholasaniya

Emma Qiao

Aryana Patel

Jennifer Magbagbeola

Aliyah Khan

Richard Wang

The following Falcons were State Qualifiers:

Alex Gao

Chloe Luo

Jay Patel

Timothy Zhang

Our Falcon German Program competed in the Regional German Competition Houstonfest earlier this month. An impressive 20 Falcons earned a top 5 finish, qualifying for the Texas State German contest which will take place in San Marcos next weekend. Congratulations and Good Luck to the following Falcons:

Reading Comprehension Level 1

Lily Miller - 5th place

Vocabulary level 1

Lily Miller - 5th place

Vocabulary level 2

Danielle Trinh - 5th place

Directed Dialogue 1

Lily Miller - 3rd place

Prose Memory 1

Canten Clark - 4th place

Poetry Reading 2

Annie Nguyen - 4th place

Gingerbread House Non-traditional

Andrew Kisner & Joseph Knockaert - 3rd place

Gingerbread House Traditional

Carter Suratt, Kennedy Cunningham, & Kendall Box - 5th place

Crafts

Luke Sowa - 2nd place

Club Album

Hannah Stanley & Matti Penders - 2nd place

Photography

Christopher Curran - 4th place

Christopher Comin - 5th place

Classical Ensemble

Lilah Dinardis, Emily Dong, & Riley Hawkins - 2nd place

T-Shirt Design

Leah Akers & Madison Griffin - 4th place

Doll Costume

Danielle Trinh & Holly Cooper - 4th place

Poster Design

Riley Hawkins - 2nd place

Needlework

Riley Hawkins - 5th place

Tristan Forsman also earned a formidable 6th-place finish in Pronunciation 2.

NHS applications are open for all qualifying Sophomores and Juniors. The deadline to apply is March 20th by 11:59 pm. Be mindful of your submission, because late applications will not be accepted. So, don't wait until the last minute.

Before you start the application, make sure to read through the informational file linked below so that you know and are prepared to provide all necessary documentation for the application requirements. You may apply with the paper application or the online application (both attached/linked below). You may also need to provide a completed Service Form and a Club Membership Form. (linked below)

If you have questions about the application or application process, please see Mrs. Lapier or Ms. Brown.

Clear Creek ISD will administer the SAT® School Day to current Juniors on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, free of cost on campus at 7:20 am. The test administration will be completed by 12:45 pm. All juniors are registered and signed up to take the test. Parents and students are not required to do anything on their end. March 20th will be a regular learning day for the rest of the students.

The SAT® School Day is an admissions test accepted by U.S. colleges that drives equity and fosters the college aspirations of all students. The SAT® School Day is the same SAT® many students take on a Saturday.

State funding will pay for all current Juniors to take the SAT® during the school day in the spring of their junior year, including those that have previously taken the SAT®.

Students must bring their fully charged laptops and charger on testing day.

Preparing for the SAT®

The SAT is now administered digitally. While the transition to digital brings several student and educator-friendly changes, many important features of the SAT and PSAT-related assessments have stayed the same. If you took the digital PSAT/NMSQT® in October 2023, you already know what to expect. You can also learn more at Digital SAT – SAT Suite | College Board

SAT Student Guide - https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/sat-student-guide.pdf

The SAT® is the only college entrance exam that comes with a free, personalized practice program for every student. The College Board has partnered with Khan Academy® to provide free SAT® online practice, available at: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice

The customized test preparation will offer skill-based videos and practice SAT® questions to support students who have taken the PSAT®/NMSQT®. (Juniors who were enrolled in CCISD during the Fall of 2023 were administered the PSAT®/NMSQT®.) Students can connect their College Board and Khan Academy accounts to get free personalized learning plans based on test performance. Research shows that students who spend 20 hours on Official SAT Practice gain an average of 115 points from the PSAT/NMSQT to the SAT.

Taking the Test

There are only a few items you must bring on test day, and many items you’ll be better off leaving at home. For more information on what to bring, including approved calculators, visit: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/taking-the-test/test-day-checklist

If you need additional information, please email our Dean of Instruction, Veena Dass at vdass@ccisd.net or our Campus testing coordinator Ms. Jennifer Barbee at jbarbee@ccisd.net

SAT Prep Courses at Lake

1. Clear Lake High School will be offering a SAT prep course on Saturday, February 3rd from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on campus. Registration will begin on January 24th in Room 1060 during Falcon Lunch. Registration will close on February 2nd or before if the course fills. The cost of the course is $90. Students should bring cash or a check for $90 made out to Clear Lake High School.
2. Clear Lake High School will be offering a SAT prep course on Saturday, February 17th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on campus. Registration will begin on February 7th. Registration will close on February 16th or before if the course fills. The cost of the course is $90. Students should bring cash or a check for $90 made out to Clear Lake High School.

Scholarships are available for students on free and reduced lunch.

For any questions, regarding the prep course, please call 281 -284-1931.

Whether you are new to the LAKE or are just now getting around to filling out the application, the CLHS PTSA is still looking for new members. Please consider joining the largest and most active high school PTSA in CCISD. A school cannot thrive without the support of its community, and there is no school with a more supportive community than Clear Lake.

Be a part of what makes Life Better at the LAKE.

ONE HUNDRED DAYS UNTIL PROJECT GRADUATION!

Project Graduation has a few upcoming Spirit Days and two fundraisers this month. You are invited to be part of them all!

Our Spirit Days are at MOD (Monday, 2/26) and Chicken Salad Chick in Pasadena (Thursday, 2/29). Be sure to tell them you are with Project Grad.

If you are a tamale lover, you will be elated with the purchase of Ramirez Tamales! Project Grad will sell them (and salsa) by the dozen between 2/26 and 3/9. The attached flyer has more information.

If you have a senior, please consider February the month to make a donation to Project Grad. All seniors who have someone donate on their behalf will receive an additional raffle ticket for the prizes the night of PG. You can donate using the QR code on the attached flyer. Your senior will then have two raffle tickets (all attendees receive one upon entry) for the chance to win a Smart TV, a Yeti cooler, a Keurig, or one of the many other prizes being collected for Project Grad.

Please follow us on Social Media and ask your student to post information to generate interest in what we are doing.

• Website: Google search – CLHS Project Graduation
• Facebook: Clear Lake High School Project Graduation
• Instagram: clhsprojectgrad

Donations may be made to PG24 by visiting the Website.

The Free/Reduced Lunch Program is available for students in eligible families. In addition to food service allowances, the F&R program also provides fee reductions or waivers for course fees, technology insurance, and much more.

How to Apply

1. Create a School Cafe account

2. Apply HERE

Please go to the CCISD Student Meals page for more information.

CCISD continues to implement and improve upon our anonymous system for reporting safety concerns. These concerns can include safety violations on campus, threats, harassment, bullying and self-harm. Because Clear Lake High School's safety is dependent upon every member of our community, if you see or hear of something that concerns you, we ask you to tell a trusted adult so they can report it or submit your concern using the Anonymous Alert system.

When submitting concerns, please make sure that you report all information (names, descriptions, location, time, etc.) to help with a quick response. We investigate every tip submitted.

For expeditious reporting, we ask that parents and students load the app on your phones (QR codes below). Reports can be made anonymously by using the blue button link below. QR codes for reporting are also posted year-round on the rotating announcement TVs in the hallways on campus.

Click the links below for each of the CLHS Campus Policies you and your Falcon need to know.

Our Falcons' Support Teams are assigned according to the students' last names. If at any time you need help or have questions related to your Falcon, please reach out to your student's alpha team below.

A-Da

• Assistant Principal: Zachary Johnson
• Office phone: 281-284-1932
• Counselor: Jana Morse
  
• Office Phone: 281-284-1940

Db-Hi

• Assistant Principal: Alison McBride
• Office Phone: 281-284-1932
• Counselor: Celina Low-Scott
• Office Phone: 281-284-1943

Hj-Mi

• Assistant Principal: Aaron Troyer
  
• Office Phone: 281-284-1936
• Counselor: Amanda Embrey
• Office Phone: 281-284-1944

Mj-Sa

• Assistant Principal: Stephanie Williams
• Office Phone: 281-284-1936
• Counselor: Andrea Telford
• Office Phone: 281-284-1941

Sb-Z

• Assistant Principal: Dr. Christina Cavaliere
  
• Office Phone: 281-284--1931

• Counselor: Jeffrey Derrickson
• Office Phone: 281-284-1942

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Location: 2929 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, TX, USA

Phone: 281-284-1900
Website: https://clearlakehs.ccisd.net

Facebook: facebook.com/ClearLakeHSOfficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearlake_hs/

Twitter: @Clear_LakeHS

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PTSA webpage: Link Up With LAKE