Clear Horizons Daily Student News

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Clear Horizons Daily Student News

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

No Lunch Detention: Due to STAAR testing last week we will not have Lunch Detention this week. Please make good use of your time.

Superintendent Scholars: Congratulations Superintendent Scholars! You will be individually acknowledged during the Superintendent’s Scholars Award Ceremony on Wednesday, April 17 in the Proscenium at 7:00 pm. However, we need to practice! You are required to practice on Friday, April 12 in the Proscenium from 8:00-10:00 a.m. Your teachers have been notified, but please check to see what work you missed/need to make up during your absence. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Nylen in room S9.107.

Friday Reverse Schedule: In order to accommodate our Juniors in TAKS Blitz we will follow a reverse schedule on Friday. At 8:00 all Juniors will report to their TAKS Blitz rotation room, all Superintendent Scholars will report to the Proscenium, and all other students will report to period 4. The schedule will be period 4, 3, 2, and 1 for Friday.

UTMB Summer Biomedical Health Careers Academy: This experience (July 29-August 2) provides a venue for high school students in the greater Galveston/Houston area to explore the wide variety of biomedical and health-related careers available at the University of Texas Medical Branch.

Participants in the career academy will spend five (5) full days on campus:

-Exploring various careers through tours, presentations and a variety of hands-on activities in state-of-the-art learning facilities in UTMB Health’s School of Nursing, School of Medicine, School of Health Professions and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

-Learning about the educational requirements for these careers, how to academically prepare for them and admission processes.

-Shadowing role models and more!

Online application deadline is Friday, April 26. All supporting documents must be received by Friday, May 3. Students must have at least a 2.5 grade point average on a four-point scale. Must have transportation to and from campus. Housing not provided.

For more information, contact Alicia C. Simmons at acsimmon@utmb.edu. Students must apply online at www.utmb.edu/oeo . Click on "Student Programs." Scroll down to "Summer Biomedical Health Careers Academy."

STUCO Elections: Please see the following Student Council election information:

Thursday, April 11 - Pick up election guideline packets

Friday, April 19 - Packet and video due to Mrs. Kahlich

Monday - Wednesday - April 29-May 1 - Campaign

Thursday, May 2 - elections

Friday, May 3 - results

Rock Camp Live: This is a reminder to all of you rock musicians out there, this summer Clear Creek ISD will be cosponsoring Rock Camp Live, a 2 week summer camp. Whether you play guitar, drums, keyboards or sing, this will be an awesome opportunity for you to meet other musicians, form bands, rehearse with support from rock professionals and then perform a live concert. There are flyers in the office with more information for all those who are interested!”

Bay Elementary Class of 2013 Reunion: If you are graduating this year and you attended Bay Elementary School at any time during your educational career you are invited to an afternoon of reminiscing with classmates and faculty. Monday April 15, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM in the library at Bay.

Science Fair Parent Information Night: Parents, you are invited to attend a District Science Fair Parent Advisory Meeting on Thursday, April 18^th from 4:30 – 6:00 in the Large Staff Development Room at the Education Support Center (next door to the district stadium). Changes in the science fair process will be discussed. All interested parents are invited to attend.

CCISD Summer School: CLEAR HORIZONS parents/students, CCISD Summer School 2013 pre-registration will begin on April 1-30 here on campus. Please see Mrs. Chaudhry or Mr. Salazar to register for a core class (English, math, science, social studies) or graduation requirement (Art, Speech) that you have failed for either the 1st or 2nd semester of any academic year.

You may only take initial or 1st time credit for Spanish 1 or 2.

Please click on the link below to review logistics as place, dates, times, and cost."

http://www2.ccisd.net/Libraries/Secondary/High_School_Summer_School.sflb.ashx

SJC Summer School Payment Deadlines:

Classes that begin in May – Payment deadline is May 9 by 7pm

Classes that begin in June and July – Payment deadline is May 23 by 7pm

Students who register after the May 23rd payment deadline must pay the day they register.

NO LATE registration-you must register and pay prior to the first day of class.

Credit By Exam: Students may register for a CBE in a course for new credit only (ie not for credit recovery). They may earn credit for this class through an exam (CBE) by scoring an 87 or above. Students may register for two test dates, June 11-13 or July 9-1.

CBE registration forms must be returned to your campus counselor by 3:00 p.m. on April 19, 2013 for the June session or May 24, 2013 for the July session.

CHECHS students may not use CBEs to accelerate in core subjects for math, science, social studies, and English. CHECHS students must take Pre-AP classes for core subjects at Clear Horizons. Foreign Language like Spanish 1, 2, & 3 are popular options for students wishing to accelerate in CHECHS foreign language requirement (3 years). See your counselor for more details.

Seniors: Please scan and email your baby pictures to Mrs. Nylen As Soon As Possible!!

Seniors: If you have not yet ordered a cap and gown, you will now be charged a late fee. Please purchase your cap and gown as soon as possible so you will be ready for graduation.

Service Learning: Students, according to the Clear Horizons handbook, every student is required to complete 20 hours of service learning each year. If you have not completed 20 hours, please do so as soon as possible as this is a requirement for remaining at Clear Horizons.

Monday, April 8, 2013

Congratulations! Congratulations to Amber S. for winning a medal at the State VASE art competition for her digital art entry. Only 6% of the more than 24,000 entries received the chance to go to the state competition and of those, only 4% received a medal!!

Congratulations! Congratulations to Jadiye M. who has been chosen to participate in the 2013 Accounting Career Awareness program on the campus of University of Houston this summer!

No Lunch Detention: Due to STAAR testing last week we will not have Lunch Detention this week. Please make good use of your time.

Participants in the career academy will spend five (5) full days on campus:

-Learning about the educational requirements for these careers, how to academically prepare for them and admission processes.

-Shadowing role models and more!

STUCO Elections: Please see the following Student Council election information:

Thursday, April 11 - Pick up election guideline packets

Friday, April 19 - Packet and video due to Mrs. Kahlich

Monday - Wednesday - April 29-May 1 - Campaign

Thursday, May 2 - elections

Friday, May 3 - results

You may only take initial or 1st time credit for Spanish 1 or 2.

Please click on the link below to review logistics as place, dates, times, and cost."

http://www2.ccisd.net/Libraries/Secondary/High_School_Summer_School.sflb.ashx

SJC Summer School Payment Deadlines:

Classes that begin in May – Payment deadline is May 9 by 7pm

Classes that begin in June and July – Payment deadline is May 23 by 7pm

Students who register after the May 23rd payment deadline must pay the day they register.

NO LATE registration-you must register and pay prior to the first day of class.

CBE registration forms must be returned to your campus counselor by 3:00 p.m. on April 19, 2013 for the June session or May 24, 2013 for the July session.

Seniors: Please scan and email your baby pictures to Mrs. Nylen As Soon As Possible!!

Seniors: If you have not yet ordered a cap and gown, you will now be charged a late fee. Please purchase your cap and gown as soon as possible so you will be ready for graduation.

Weekly News for Friday, April 5, 2013

Congratulations! Congratulations to Sarah H. and Kate R.! They won 4^th place in the Astronomy category in the Exxon Mobil State Science and Engineering Fair this past week. That is a tremendous accomplishment; they were in competition with the best project from 12 regions across the state and over 900 projects!

Congratulations! Congratulations to the following students who have received acceptance letters to the institution of their choice:

Name	College
Aiesha C.	Prarieview A&M, SHSU, SFA, UT Arlington
Alejandro G.	University of Houston
Alexander K.	University of North Texas
Alexander L.	Norwich University, United States Military Academy
Alyssa C.	University of Houston
Amanda S.	Texas A&M Galveston and Texas A&M Kingsville
Amber S.	Texas A&M University
Andrea I.	University of North Texas
Andrea R.	University of Houston, Baylor, Texas A&M, UT Austin
Bao N.	University of Houston
Bassant E.	UH, University of Texas-Dallas, Texas A&M University
Christian R.	University of Texas-Dallas, UTSA, UTEP
Christopher T.	St John's-Queens,TAMU Galveston,Virginia Military Institute,TAMU
Claude H.	University of Houston, Baylor, University of Texas San Antonio
Danielle H.	Stephen F. Austin, Angelo State University, Texas State University
Darrell B.	Houston Baptist University, St. John's University - Queens Campus
Eman M.	University of Houston
Esther S.	University of Houston, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Farah D.	Texas State U, Texas Woman's University, HBU, UTSA
Geannina R.	Stephen F. Austin State University, Lamar University
Hannah S.	Texas Woman’s University
Hayley G.	Stephen F. Austin State University
Heather W.	Texas State University - San Marcos, University of North Texas
Irie S.	Baylor University, Stephen F. Austin State University
Jemmy C.	SFA, University of Houston Downtown, Blinn College
Jenna J.	The University of Texas, San Antonio
Joel J.	Texas Tech University, Louisiana State University
John S.	UT SA; UT A; UH Honors College, Baylor, Lamar, Texas Tech
Josephine M.	TAMUCorpus Christi, TAMU, TAMUGalveston, U of Hawaii Manoa
Joshua S.	Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University
Kaitlyn D.	San Jacinto College South
Kamila M.	Stephen F. Austin State University
Kara H.	Stephen F. Austin State University
Katherine K.	UH (Honors), UT Austin, Barry University, Loyola, TCU
Kevin D.	San Jacinto College Central
Kiarah M.	University of Houston, Baylor University
Kimberly B.	University of Houston-Clear Lake, San Jacinto College South
Lanie, P.	University of Houston
Madeline P.	UH, SFA, UTSA, Texas State University-San Marcos
Maritta J.	Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Micah T.	University of Houston
Nhan D.	The University of Texas Austin, University of Houston
Nicholas T.	UH, UNT, TAMU, UTB, UTEP, UTSA
Nicolae T.	George Mason University, University of Houston
Nirmi B.	Texas State University, Texas Woman's University, UH
Nuri A.	University of Houston
Rafael C.	LSU, SMU, Texas A&M
Rayan E.	University of Houston-Clear Lake
Ryan F.	Louisiana State University, University of South Carolina
Samuel R.	UH, TAMU, UT Austin (Honors Liberal Arts)
Savaira P.	University of Houston, Hofstra University
Sebastian R.	University of Houston Downtown
Sharon L.	University of North Texas
Stephanie B.	San Jacinto College South
Travis K.	University of Houston
Vinh-Son N.	UT Dallas, UT San Antonio, Texas A&M University
Wardell B.	LSU, Xavier University of Louisiana, University of Houston
Xavier R.	Lamar University
Zain H.	Baylor University, University of Houston

Scholarship Total: So far the class of 2013 has been offered $1,237,300 in scholarships!!!

Service Learning Hours: This year our students have amassed the following in service learning hours:

Seniors 10,431

Juniors 8,120

Sophomores 5,735

Freshmen 2,532.75

Total: 26,818.75

PreAP Chemistry Summer Prep Course: Two mini math courses will be held this summer to provide academic support to ensure student success in Pre-AP Chemistry. Attendance at one of these courses is recommended if students have not completed or will not be concurrently enrolled in Algebra II.

Session I will be held at Clear Springs High School (501 Palomino Lane, League City) Wednesday and Thursday, June 12 - 13. The course will run from 8:30 – 3:30 with a lunch break from 11:30 – 12:30.

Session II will be held at the Clear Springs High School (501 Palomino Lane, League City) Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 12 -13. The course will run from 8:30 – 3:30 with a lunch break from 11:30 – 12:30.

Please see your counselor for details. The Deadline for Registration is May 24.

Please complete the registration form and return to the counseling office no later than May 24. Late registrations are accepted as long as room is available. Please print all information.

You may only take initial or 1st time credit for Spanish 1 or 2.

Please click on the link below to review logistics as place, dates, times, and cost."

http://www2.ccisd.net/Libraries/Secondary/High_School_Summer_School.sflb.ashx

San Jacinto Summer School Payment Deadlines:

Classes that begin in May – Payment deadline is May 9 by 7pm

Classes that begin in June and July – Payment deadline is May 23 by 7pm

Students who register after the May 23rd payment deadline must pay the day they register.

NO LATE registration-you must register and pay prior to the first day of class.

CBE registration forms must be returned to your campus counselor by 3:00 p.m. on April 19, 2013 for the June session or May 24, 2013 for the July session.

Yearbooks: Yearbooks are $40. Only 200 copies are available, so go to www.balfour.com and purchase your today!!

Fitness Fridays Update: Our total is now 631 miles walked! Our goal is to walk around the world. Have you been walking for us? Please complete a Fitness Friday slip in the front office so that we can add your miles to our total. We need walkers! Remember, you can walk at any pace!

Bus Departure Times: Clear Horizons Busses are scheduled to leave at 3:25 PM so that they can make it to the intermediate schools before 4:00 PM. Lately our busses have not been leaving until 3:30 PM or later. Transportation officials have spoken with our bus drivers and instructed them to leave on time at 3:25 PM. What this means for our students is that there will be less social time after school. Please make sure you are getting on the bus in the afternoon as soon as possible so that you are not left behind.

Late Bus: We have a late bus that runs every Tuesday and Thursday. Students who are planning on riding the late bus must request a pass from the office. The request must be made for official business only (ie tutorials, a rehearsal, detention, etc.). When signing up for a pass students must include the following:

1) Purpose – Why are you staying late?

2) Location from 3:30 – 5:00 – Where will you be?

3) Parent Permission – Did you let your parent know you were staying late?

The reason we must have this information is so that we can find you in case of an emergency.

Spring Print Room Hours: Student Print Room hours for the Spring Semester are as follows:

Monday- Thursday 7:30 – 8:30 AM; 11:20 AM – 12:20 PM; 3:00 – 3:45 PM

Friday 7:30 – 8:00 AM; 12:30 – 1:30 PM

Credit Recovery: If you have failed a class need to make up the credit, please see the “Clear Stars Evening Education Information” link on our website.

BondRewards at Clear Horizons: Don’t forget to do your online shopping through Bond Rewards!!

The week ahead-

SJC Seminar: Kate Sukel will be giving a lecture on April 10 in the Proscenium. At 10:00 AM she will discuss “The Trouble With Women and Science (or Why Aren’t More Women Pursuing STEM Careers?).”

Progress Reports: Progress Reports will go home with students on Thursday, April 11. This progress report will contain the Mid-Term progress grade for your student’s SJC classes. Please be on the lookout for these important documents.

CCISD Job Fair: The Secondary Schools Job Fair will be held Saturday, April 13, at Clear Creek Intermediate School from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Please register online at www.ccisd.net

Future Happenings:

EOC and TAKS Schedule:

April

4/23 - TAKS Math (Grade 11)

4/24 - TAKS Science (Grade 11)

4/25 - TAKS Social Studies (Grade 11)

May

5/9 - AP Eng III LIT

5/10 - STAAR EOC Biology, Chemistry

5/13 - STAAR EOC Social Studies

5/14 - STAAR EOC Algebra I, Algebra II

5/15 - STAAR EOC Geometry, and Physics

5/16 - AP World History

5/17 - AP Human Geography

Superintendent Scholars Program: The first, second, and third year Superintendent Scholars will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:00 PM in the Proscenium.

Prescription Drug Take Back: On Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 10am to 2pm, the Prescription Drug Advisory Committee of the Bay Area Alliance will be set up at three locations taking back your expired or unneeded prescription and non-prescription medications. This April, the group will participate in the 6^th such event to decrease prescription drug abuse and is in coordination with a national effort through the Drug Enforcement Agency to remove dangerous controlled and commonly misused substances from community medicine cabinets. The three locations include:

UTMB Specialty Care Center at Victory Lakes – 2240 Gulf Freeway South, League City

Houston Police Dept – Clear Lake Substation – 2855 Bay Area Blvd, Houston

UTMB Health Eye Center – 700 University Blvd, Galveston

SJC Chancellor’s Dual Diploma Ceremony: The SJC Chancellor’s Dual Diploma Ceremony will be held on May 3, at 10:00 AM in the Proscenium.

Spanish Club Cinco De Mayo Dance: The Spanish club will be hosting a Cinco De Mayo Dance on Friday, May 3, from 7:00 – 9:30 PM in the BQR.

SJC Commencement: SJC Commencement will be on Saturday, May 11. All Clear Horizons students who are eligible to walk are required to walk at graduation. Please plan accordingly.

Clear Horizons Prom: Clear Horizons Prom will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM at South Shore Country Club.

Kisses and Hugs for Seniors: Week of May 20 - Student Council is selling Kisses/Hugs for seniors (to be given out during Senior breakfast)

Senior Movie Day: May 23

Senior Breakfast: The senior Breakfast will be held on Friday, May 31, beginning at 7:30 AM.

Clear Horizons Graduation: Clear Horizons Graduation will be held on Saturday, June 8, at 2:00 PM in the George Carlisle Fieldhouse at Clear Creek High School. All eligible seniors are required to walk at graduation. Please plan accordingly.

Friday, April 5, 2013

YEARBOOK: The price of yearbooks is going to increase! Today is the deadline to buy in order to avoid paying the extra cost! At this time yearbooks are only $35, but after this Friday, the price will increase to $40. Remember, the first class to 50 gets a party!

Participants in the career academy will spend five (5) full days on campus:

-Learning about the educational requirements for these careers, how to academically prepare for them and admission processes.

-Shadowing role models and more!

STUCO Elections: Please see the following Student Council election information:

Thursday, April 11 - Pick up election guideline packets

Friday, April 19 - Packet and video due to Mrs. Kahlich

Monday - Wednesday - April 29-May 1 - Campaign

Thursday, May 2 - elections

Friday, May 3 - results

You may only take initial or 1st time credit for Spanish 1 or 2.

Please click on the link below to review logistics as place, dates, times, and cost."

http://www2.ccisd.net/Libraries/Secondary/High_School_Summer_School.sflb.ashx

SJC Summer School Payment Deadlines:

Classes that begin in May – Payment deadline is May 9 by 7pm

Classes that begin in June and July – Payment deadline is May 23 by 7pm

Students who register after the May 23rd payment deadline must pay the day they register.

NO LATE registration-you must register and pay prior to the first day of class.

CBE registration forms must be returned to your campus counselor by 3:00 p.m. on April 19, 2013 for the June session or May 24, 2013 for the July session.

New Students: Our requested deadline of April 1 for COMPASS testing has passed. We will be contacting those students who have not yet tested soon to make arrangements for them to complete the test. If you have not taken the COMPASS, you may still do so, simply stop t=be our office to collect the Testing Request Form before 4:00 PM. In order to take the test you must have a picture ID (your school ID will work) and you must know your G# from San Jac. The testing center is open Monday through Thursday before 4:30 PM and Friday before 2:00 PM to provide enough time to complete the exam.

Seniors: Please scan and email your baby pictures to Mrs. Nylen As Soon As Possible!!

Seniors: If you have not yet ordered a cap and gown, you will now be charged a late fee. Please purchase your cap and gown as soon as possible so you will be ready for graduation.

1) Purpose – Why are you staying late?

2) Location from 3:30 – 5:00 – Where will you be?

3) Parent Permission – Did you let your parent know you were staying late?

The reason we must have this information is so that we can find you in case of an emergency.

BondRewards at Clear Horizons: Don’t forget to do your online shopping through Bond Rewards!!

Thursday, April 4, 2013

STAAR EOC: All students will follow a regular schedule except for those who are testing.

Thursday: Eng II STAAR EOC Reading – 10^th grade in the BQR 8:00 – 12:30

All meals will be served in the side hall near the kitchen. We need students to be as quiet as possible while getting meals as there will be testing going on in the BQR.

Free Breakfast! This week, Monday – Thursday, breakfast will be free due to State Testing. Please remember to stop by the side hall of the BQR to pick up a free breakfast!!

YEARBOOK: The price of yearbooks is going to increase! Buy your yearbook before tomorrow, Friday, April 5, to avoid paying the extra cost! At this time yearbooks are only $35, but after this Friday, the price will increase to $40. Remember, the first class to 50 gets a party!

Participants in the career academy will spend five (5) full days on campus:

-Learning about the educational requirements for these careers, how to academically prepare for them and admission processes.

-Shadowing role models and more!

Online application deadline is Friday, April 26. All supporting documents must be received by Friday, May 3. Students must have at least a 2.5 grade point average on a four-point scale. Must have transportation to and from campus. Housing not provided.

STUCO Elections: Please see the following Student Council election information:

Thursday, April 11 - Pick up election guideline packets

Friday, April 19 - Packet and video due to Mrs. Kahlich

Monday - Wednesday - April 29-May 1 - Campaign

Thursday, May 2 - elections

Friday, May 3 - results

You may only take initial or 1st time credit for Spanish 1 or 2.

Please click on the link below to review logistics as place, dates, times, and cost."

http://www2.ccisd.net/Libraries/Secondary/High_School_Summer_School.sflb.ashx

SJC Summer School Payment Deadlines:

Classes that begin in May – Payment deadline is May 9 by 7pm

Classes that begin in June and July – Payment deadline is May 23 by 7pm

Students who register after the May 23rd payment deadline must pay the day they register.

NO LATE registration-you must register and pay prior to the first day of class.

CBE registration forms must be returned to your campus counselor by 3:00 p.m. on April 19, 2013 for the June session or May 24, 2013 for the July session.

Seniors: Please scan and email your baby pictures to Mrs. Nylen As Soon As Possible!!

Seniors: If you have not yet ordered a cap and gown, you will now be charged a late fee. Please purchase your cap and gown as soon as possible so you will be ready for graduation.

1) Purpose – Why are you staying late?

2) Location from 3:30 – 5:00 – Where will you be?

3) Parent Permission – Did you let your parent know you were staying late?

The reason we must have this information is so that we can find you in case of an emergency.

BondRewards at Clear Horizons: Don’t forget to do your online shopping through Bond Rewards!!

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

STAAR EOC: All students will follow a regular schedule except for those who are testing.

Wednesday: Eng II STAAR EOC Writing – 10^th grade in the BQR 8:00 – 12:30

Thursday: Eng II STAAR EOC Reading – 10^th grade in the BQR 8:00 – 12:30

All meals will be served in the side hall near the kitchen. We need students to be as quiet as possible while getting meals as there will be testing going on in the BQR.

Free Breakfast! This week, Monday – Thursday, breakfast will be free due to State Testing. Please remember to stop by the side hall of the BQR to pick up a free breakfast!!

YEARBOOK: The price of yearbooks is going to increase! Buy your yearbook before this Friday, April 5 to avoid paying the extra cost! At this time yearbooks are only $35, but after this Friday, the price will increase to $40. Remember, the first class to 50 gets a party!

Participants in the career academy will spend five (5) full days on campus:

-Learning about the educational requirements for these careers, how to academically prepare for them and admission processes.

-Shadowing role models and more!

STUCO Elections: Please see the following Student Council election information:

Thursday, April 11 - Pick up election guideline packets

Friday, April 19 - Packet and video due to Mrs. Kahlich

Monday - Wednesday - April 29-May 1 - Campaign

Thursday, May 2 - elections

Friday, May 3 - results

You may only take initial or 1st time credit for Spanish 1 or 2.

Please click on the link below to review logistics as place, dates, times, and cost."

http://www2.ccisd.net/Libraries/Secondary/High_School_Summer_School.sflb.ashx

SJC Summer School Payment Deadlines:

Classes that begin in May – Payment deadline is May 9 by 7pm

Classes that begin in June and July – Payment deadline is May 23 by 7pm

Students who register after the May 23rd payment deadline must pay the day they register.

NO LATE registration-you must register and pay prior to the first day of class.

CBE registration forms must be returned to your campus counselor by 3:00 p.m. on April 19, 2013 for the June session or May 24, 2013 for the July session.

SJC Career Café: Today, April 3 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM in room S6.122 SJC will host a career resources session. They will provide career assessments, personality assessments, job search resources, labor market information, and resume reviews.

Seniors: Please scan and email your baby pictures to Mrs. Nylen As Soon As Possible!!

Seniors: If you have not yet ordered a cap and gown, you will now be charged a late fee. Please purchase your cap and gown as soon as possible so you will be ready for graduation.

1) Purpose – Why are you staying late?

2) Location from 3:30 – 5:00 – Where will you be?

3) Parent Permission – Did you let your parent know you were staying late?

The reason we must have this information is so that we can find you in case of an emergency.

BondRewards at Clear Horizons: Don’t forget to do your online shopping through Bond Rewards!!

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

STAAR EOC: All students will follow a regular schedule except for those who are testing.

Tuesday: Eng I STAAR EOC Reading – 9^th grade in the BQR 8:30 – 12:30

Wednesday: Eng II STAAR EOC Writing – 10^th grade in the BQR 8:30 – 12:30

Thursday: Eng II STAAR EOC Reading – 10^th grade in the BQR 8:30 – 12:30

All meals will be served in the side hall near the kitchen. We need students to be as quiet as possible while getting meals as there will be testing going on in the BQR.

Free Breakfast! This week, Monday – Thursday, breakfast will be free due to State Testing. Please remember to stop by the side hall of the BQR to pick up a free breakfast!!

AP Testing: We are collecting currently payment for AP Testing. The deadline has been extended! Each test is $89 ($23 for those students on Free and Reduced Lunch) until today – Tuesday, April 2. After that the price increases to $129 per test until April 12, when the price increases again to $179. Please make your payment as soon as possible to avoid increased costs. Payment may only be made by check or money order, payable to CHECHS. Please see your counselor for questions.

Manned Spaceflight Seminar: Today, April 7, SJC will host Planetary Scientist John Gruener from NASA JSC in the Proscenium for the seminar Beyond LEO: The Near-Term Future for Human Spaceflight and the Exploration of the Inner Solar System at 7:00 PM.

YEARBOOK: The price of yearbooks is going to increase! Buy your yearbook before this Friday, April 5 to avoid paying the extra cost! At this time yearbooks are only $35, but after this Friday, the price will increase to $40. Remember, the first class to 50 gets a party!

You may only take initial or 1st time credit for Spanish 1 or 2.

Please click on the link below to review logistics as place, dates, times, and cost."

http://www2.ccisd.net/Libraries/Secondary/High_School_Summer_School.sflb.ashx

SJC Summer School Payment Deadlines:

Classes that begin in May – Payment deadline is May 9 by 7pm

Classes that begin in June and July – Payment deadline is May 23 by 7pm

Students who register after the May 23rd payment deadline must pay the day they register.

NO LATE registration-you must register and pay prior to the first day of class.

CBE registration forms must be returned to your campus counselor by 3:00 p.m. on April 19, 2013 for the June session or May 24, 2013 for the July session.

SJC Career Café: Tomorrow, April 3 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM in room S6.122 SJC will host a career resources session. They will provide career assessments, personality assessments, job search resources, labor market information, and resume reviews.

Seniors: Please scan and email your baby pictures to Mrs. Nylen As Soon As Possible!!

Seniors: If you have not yet ordered a cap and gown, you will now be charged a late fee. Please purchase your cap and gown as soon as possible so you will be ready for graduation.

1) Purpose – Why are you staying late?

2) Location from 3:30 – 5:00 – Where will you be?

3) Parent Permission – Did you let your parent know you were staying late?

The reason we must have this information is so that we can find you in case of an emergency.

BondRewards at Clear Horizons: Don’t forget to do your online shopping through Bond Rewards!!

Monday, April 1, 2014

Free Day today in all classes! OK – that is an April Fool Joke. Today all students in grades 10, 11 and 12 will follow a regular schedule while the students in grade 9 take the English I EOC for Writing. Happy April!

STAAR EOC: All students will follow a regular schedule except for those who are testing.

Monday: Eng I STAAR EOC Writing – 9^th grade in the BQR 8:30 – 12:30

Tuesday: Eng I STAAR EOC Reading – 9^th grade in the BQR 8:30 – 12:30

Wednesday: Eng II STAAR EOC Writing – 10^th grade in the BQR 8:30 – 12:30

Thursday: Eng II STAAR EOC Reading – 10^th grade in the BQR 8:30 – 12:30

All meals will be served in the side hall near the kitchen. We need students to be as quiet as possible while getting meals as there will be testing going on in the BQR.

Free Breakfast! This week, Monday – Thursday breakfast will be free due to State Testing. Please remember to stop by the side hall of the BQR to pick up a free breakfast!!

AP Testing: We are collecting currently payment for AP Testing. The deadline has been extended! Each test is $89 ($23 for those students on Free and Reduced Lunch) until tomorrow – Tuesday, April 2. After that the price increases to $129 per test until April 12, when the price increases again to $179. Please make your payment as soon as possible to avoid increased costs. Payment may only be made by check or money order, payable to CHECHS. Please see your counselor for questions.

Manned Spaceflight Seminar: Tuesday, April 7, SJC will host Planetary Scientist John Gruener from NASA JSC in the Proscenium for the seminar Beyond LEO: The Near-Term Future for Human Spaceflight and the Exploration of the Inner Solar System at 7:00 PM.

You may only take initial or 1st time credit for Spanish 1 or 2.

Please click on the link below to review logistics as place, dates, times, and cost."

http://www2.ccisd.net/Libraries/Secondary/High_School_Summer_School.sflb.ashx

SJC Summer School Payment Deadlines:

Classes that begin in May – Payment deadline is May 9 by 7pm

Classes that begin in June and July – Payment deadline is May 23 by 7pm

Students who register after the May 23rd payment deadline must pay the day they register.

NO LATE registration-you must register and pay prior to the first day of class.

CBE registration forms must be returned to your campus counselor by 3:00 p.m. on April 19, 2013 for the June session or May 24, 2013 for the July session.

SJC Career Café: On April 3 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM in room S6.122 SJC will host a career resources session. They will provide career assessments, personality assessments, job search resources, labor market information, and resume reviews.

Seniors: Please scan and email your baby pictures to Mrs. Nylen As Soon As Possible!!

Seniors: If you have not yet ordered a cap and gown, you will now be charged a late fee. Please purchase your cap and gown as soon as possible so you will be ready for graduation.

1) Purpose – Why are you staying late?

2) Location from 3:30 – 5:00 – Where will you be?

3) Parent Permission – Did you let your parent know you were staying late?

The reason we must have this information is so that we can find you in case of an emergency.

BondRewards at Clear Horizons: Don’t forget to do your online shopping through Bond Rewards!!

Weekly News for Friday, March 29, 2013

Congratulations! Congratulations to the following students who have received acceptance letters to the institution of their choice:

Name

College

Aiesha C.

Prarieview A&M, SHSU, SFA, UT Arlington

Alejandro G.

University of Houston

Alexander K.

University of North Texas

Alexander L.

Norwich University, United States Military Academy

Alyssa C.

University of Houston

Amanda S.

Texas A&M Galveston and Texas A&M Kingsville

Amber S.

Texas A&M University

Andrea I.

University of North Texas

Andrea R.

University of Houston, Baylor, Texas A&M, UT Austin

Bao N.

University of Houston

Bassant E.

UH, University of Texas-Dallas, Texas A&M University

Christian R.

The University of Texas Austin

Christopher T.

St John's-Queens,TAMU Galveston,Virginia Military Institute,TAMU

Claude H.

University of Houston, Baylor, University of Texas San Antonio

Danielle H.

Stephen F. Austin, Angelo State University

Darrell B.

Houston Baptist University, St. John's University - Queens Campus

Eman M.

University of Houston

Esther S.

University of Houston, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Farah D.

Texas State U, Texas Woman's University, HBU, UTSA

Geannina R.

Stephen F. Austin State University, Lamar University

Hannah S.

Texas Woman’s University

Hayley G.

Stephen F. Austin State University

Heather W.

Texas State University - San Marcos, University of North Texas

Irie S.

Baylor University, Stephen F. Austin State University

Jemmy C.

SFA, University of Houston Downtown, Blinn College

Jenna J.

The University of Texas, San Antonio

Joel J.

Texas Tech University, Louisiana State University

John S.

UT SA; UT A; UH Honors College, Baylor, Lamar, Texas Tech

Josephine M.

TAMUCorpus Christi, TAMU, TAMUGalveston, U of Hawaii Manoa

Joshua S.

Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University

Kaitlyn D.

San Jacinto College South

Kamila M.

Stephen F. Austin State University

Kara H.

Stephen F. Austin State University

Katherine K.

UH (Honors), UT Austin, Barry University, Loyola, TCU

Kevin D.

San Jacinto Colleg Central

Kiarah M.

University of Houston, Baylor University

Kimberly B.

University of Houston-Clear lake

Madeline P.

UH, SFA, UTSA, Texas State University-San Marcos

Micah T.

University of Houston

Nhan D.

The University of Texas Austin, University of Houston

Nicholas T.

UH, UNT, TAMU, UTB, UTEP, UTSA

Nicolae T.

George Mason University, University of Houston

Nirmi B.

Texas State University, Texas Woman's University, UH

Nuri A.

University of Houston

Rafael C.

LSU, SMU, Texas A&M

Rayan E.

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Ryan F.

Louisiana State University, University of South Carolina

Samuel R.

UH, TAMU, UT Austin (Honors Liberal Arts)

Savaira P.

University of Houston, Hofstra University

Sebastian R.

University of Houston Downtown

Sharon L.

University of North Texas

Stephanie B.

San Jacinto College South

Travis K.

University of Houston

Vinh-Son N.

UT Dallas, UT San Antonio, Texas A&M University

Wardell B.

LSU, Xavier University of Louisiana, University of Houston

Xavier R.

Lamar University

Zain H.

Baylor University, University of Houston

Scholarship Total: So far the class of 2013 has been offered $1,141,300 in scholarships!!!

Service Learning Hours: This year our students have amassed the following in service learning hours:

Seniors 10,431

Juniors 8,120

Sophomores 5,735

Freshmen 2,532.75

Total: 26,818.75

Please see your counselor for details. The Deadline for Registration is May 24.

Please complete the registration form and return to the counseling office no later than May 24. Late registrations are accepted as long as room is available. Please print all information.

AP Testing: We are collecting currently payment for AP Testing. The deadline has been extended! Each test is $89 ($23 for those students on Free and Reduced Lunch) until Tuesday, April 2. After that the price increases to $129 per test until April 12, when the price increases again to $179. Please make your payment as soon as possible to avoid increased costs. Payment may only be made by check or money order, payable to CHECHS. Please see your counselor for questions.

You may only take initial or 1st time credit for Spanish 1 or 2.

Please click on the link below to review logistics as place, dates, times, and cost."

http://www2.ccisd.net/Libraries/Secondary/High_School_Summer_School.sflb.ashx

San Jacinto Summer School Payment Deadlines:

Classes that begin in May – Payment deadline is May 9 by 7pm

Classes that begin in June and July – Payment deadline is May 23 by 7pm

Students who register after the May 23rd payment deadline must pay the day they register.

NO LATE registration-you must register and pay prior to the first day of class.

CBE registration forms must be returned to your campus counselor by 3:00 p.m. on April 19, 2013 for the June session or May 24, 2013 for the July session.

New Students: We are asking students who will be new to Clear Horizons in August, 2013 to take the COMPASS test before April 1. In order to take the test you must have a picture ID (your school ID will work) and you must know your G# from San Jac. You will also need a Testing Request Form which you will now pick up in the Clear Horizons Office, which closes at 4:00 PM each day. The testing center is open Monday through Thursday before 4:30 PM and Friday before 2:00 PM to provide enough time to complete the exam.

Yearbooks: Yearbooks are $35 until April 5. Only 200 copies are available, so go to www.balfour.com and purchase your today!!

Late Bus: We have a late bus that runs every Tuesday and Thursday. Students who are planning on

riding the late bus must request a pass from the office. The request must be

made for official business only (ie tutorials, a rehearsal, detention, etc.).

When signing up for a pass students must include the following:

1) Purpose – Why are you staying late?

2) Location from 3:30 – 5:00 – Where will you be?

3) Parent Permission – Did you let your parent know you were staying late?

The reason we must have this information is so that we can find you in case of an emergency.

Spring Print Room Hours: Student Print Room hours for the Spring Semester are as follows:

Monday- Thursday 7:30 – 8:30 AM; 11:20 AM – 12:20 PM; 3:00 – 3:45 PM

Friday 7:30 – 8:00 AM; 12:30 – 1:30 PM

Credit Recovery: Ifyou have failed a class need to make up the credit, please see the “Clear Stars Evening Education Information” link on our website.

BondRewards at Clear Horizons: Don’t forget to do your online shopping through Bond Rewards!!

Future Happenings:

EOC and TAKS Schedule:

April

4/1 - STAAR EOC Eng I Writing.

4/2 - STAAR EOC Eng I Reading

4/3 - STAAR EOC Eng II Writing

4/4 - STAAR EOC Eng II Reading

4/23 - TAKS Math (Grade 11)

4/24 - TAKS Science (Grade 11)

4/25 - TAKS Social Studies (Grade 11)

May

5/9 - AP Eng III LIT

5/10 - STAAR EOC Biology, Chemistry

5/13 - STAAR EOC Social Studies

5/14 - STAAR EOC Algebra I, Algebra II

5/15 - STAAR EOC Geometry, and Physics

5/16 - AP World History

5/17 - AP Human Geography

UTMB Specialty Care Center at Victory Lakes – 2240 Gulf Freeway South, League City

Houston Police Dept – Clear Lake Substation – 2855 Bay Area Blvd, Houston

UTMB Health Eye Center – 700 University Blvd, Galveston

SJC Commencement: SJC Commencement will be on Saturday, May 11. All Clear Horizons students who are eligible to walk are required to walk at graduation. Please plan accordingly.

Clear Horizons Prom: Clear Horizons Prom will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM at South Shore Country Club.

Kisses and Hugs for Seniors: Week of May 20 - Student Council is selling Kisses/Hugs for seniors (to be given out during Senior breakfast)

Senior Movie Day: May 23

Senior Breakfast: The senior Breakfast will be held on Friday, May 31, beginning at 7:30 AM.

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