Creek Speak 01.30.22
Community Newsletter for MCHS
This Week at The Creek
Science NHS Meeting 2:45 PM LGI
Miller Career Preview Night - see flyer below!
Tuesday, February 1
Online Registration for Katy Virtual School Begins!
Girls Basketball: @Morton Ranch 4:00/5:00/5:30/7:00
Boys Soccer: @Katy HS 4:30PM
Girls Soccer: v Katy 4:30PM
Baseball: Parent Meeting 6:30 PM
Wednesday, February 2
College Wear Wednesday
Signing Day - PAC 6:30 AM
Boys Basketball: V Morton Ranch HS 4:00/5:30/7:00 - Junior High Night
Good Luck to Wrestling at District Tournament at the Merrell Center!
Thursday, February 3
Good Luck to Wrestling at District Tournament at the Merrell Center!
Spirit Night at Freddy's - 5-9 - Support the Class of 2022- see flyer below!
Friday, February 4
It's FRIDAY....we wear GREEN!
Good Luck to Tennis at Pasadena Varsity Tournament!
Good Luck to our Regional Swimmers at the Regional Meet!
Girls Basketball: v Seven Lakes 4:00/5:00/5:30/7:00
Boys Soccer: v Taylor 4:30 PM
Girls Soccer: @Taylor 4:30PM
Track: Varsity Only at Clear Brook HS 3:00PM
Saturday, February 5
Boys Basketball: @Seven Lakes 10/11:30/1:00
Good Luck to JROTC at Drill Meet in Tomball!
Sunday, February 6
Course Selection Window in School Links Closes - ALL 9th-11th grade students must make course requests
Course Selection Window is OPEN NOW and closes on Sunday, February 6th. Check out this MCHS Course Selection Newsletter for helpful information!
COURSE SELECTION TIMELINE FOR 5th – 11th GRADE STUDENTS
January 2022:
Course selection information released to students
Friday, January 28:
6th - 11th grade course selection window opens via SchooLinks
5th grade students go home with course selection sheet, due back to campus on or before February 4th
Sunday, February 6:
Course selection window closes for 6th - 11th grade students
Monday, February 7 – Friday, March 11:
Counselors review course selection submissions via one-on-one student conferences
Monday, March 21 – Sunday, March 27:
Secondary course verification
Monday, March 28 – Friday, April 1:
Secondary counselors complete course verification changes
February is Kindness Month - Join us in Daily Kindness Challenges!
Congrats to Academic Decathlon!
Are you currently an APUSH student looking for a field trip opportunity?
SPRING GRADUATION
Class of 2022 graduations will be held in May at Legacy Stadium at 8 p.m. Tickets are not required for spring graduation ceremonies held at Legacy Stadium. If you have any questions, please email classof22graduation@katyisd.org.
In the event inclement weather is severe and impacts the scheduled evening ceremony, the graduation ceremony will be rescheduled to 9:00 a.m. the following day at Legacy Stadium. However, every effort will be made to ensure the 8:00 p.m. evening ceremonies remain on schedule.
For Honor Cord, Cowl and Medal Acknowledgement, please check the link below.
https://www.katyisd.org/dept/campusadmin/Documents/Graduation_Cords-Cowls-Medals.pdf
“NO HOMEWORK” NIGHT & WEEKENDS
NEW SAFE RETURN TO SCHOOL PLAN- updated 01/18/2022
As previously communicated it is anticipated that District sites will return to the least restrictive Stage 4 on Tuesday, February 1. Families are encouraged to review the Katy ISD Dashboard to monitor their child’s school and facility sites. Parents and guardians are reminded to please not send their child to school if they:
- Have COVID-19 symptoms
- Are awaiting a COVID-19 test result
- Are test-confirmed for COVID-19
Reminder:
Quarantine protocol for students who test positive is 10 days as per the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Public Health Guidance and the state Department of State Health Services (DSHS) COVID-19 School Readmission Criteria.
Intermittent School to Home academic support continues to be available for students with extended medical absences. Please contact your child’s campus attendance clerk or Intermittent School to Home Facilitator for assistance.
Applying for GPA Exempt Courses
The GPA EXEMPT tile is located in MyKaty Cloud
Click below to access the GPA exempt information for 2021-2022
Students will be able to submit GPA exemptions from January 4-February 18. No exemptions will be accepted after February 18th.
HOW DO STUDENTS ENROLL IN A GPA EXEMPT COURSE?
Students interested in taking one of the GPA Exempt courses must discuss this option with the counselor at the beginning of the course. If the student meets all of the criteria, they must:
1.Complete the online GPA Exempt application.
2.Submit the application no later than the end of the 6th week of each semester. At this time, if all criteria are met, it will be approved, and a course change will be made to reflect enrollment in a GPA Exempt course.
3.Once the student makes the decision to take a course as GPA-exempt, the decision is final and cannot be changed.
4.Students enrolled in full-year courses do not need to reapply during the second semester.
5.Students, including move-in students, who miss the application deadline for the first semester, may apply for the second semester if they meet the criteria.
Katy ISD Wellness Center (Formerly Covid-19 Testing Center)
The Katy ISD Wellness Center (formerly COVID-19 Testing Center) will remain open on Monday, January 17, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: 5801 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road, Katy, TX 77493
Eligibility:
- All Katy ISD students with a valid student identification.
- All Katy ISD staff with a valid student identification.
- Katy ISD employee dependents (spouse and/or children) covered by the Katy ISD health insurance plan, are also eligible for a free COVID-19 test. A Katy ISD health insurance card that lists the enrolled dependents is required.
COVID-19 Student Appointments: Click on the yellow APPOINTMENT link on the https://url.avanan.click/v2/___www.katyisd.org___.YXAzOmthdHlpc2QyOmE6bzpiMjMzNjFhNmU2ZTQ2MTU0NTBlYjNmMzUyNDAwOWE0OTo1OmJiNzM6MmNlZjk2ZDM3ZjJkZGY1NTBjZTc1NDkzMjIwYmYxYjRmMGVjNTA2OTZmOTEzMjA1YWEyZDlmODBjOTdlN2NjNTp0Ok4 homepage to schedule
Permissions Slips Available On-Site
Staff Appointments: Staff and their dependents do not require appointments.
Have other questions about COVID testing? Take a moment to check out the Katy ISD COVID Testing Center’s FAQs here.
COVID-19 SELF REPORTING APP
Staff, students and parents are asked to self report if they have received a COVID-19 positive test result. The self-reporting system enables the District’s Emergency Operations Management team to notify individuals in Katy ISD buildings who may have been directly exposed to the person.
2022-2023 STUDENT TRANSFER REQUESTS
The District Student Transfer application for the 2022-2023 school year will open on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Students who are currently on a transfer must submit their requests by Friday, March 11, 2022.
Basketball Season - Fan Expectations
Due to Covid-19 restrictions last school year, our student fans were not allowed to attend basketball games so we wanted to review our fan expectations for these contests so everyone is able to successfully support our student athletes. Students that are unable to adhere to these expectations will receive one warning and an additional offense will result in suspension from future basketball games.
- New this year, all ticket purchases are online through Pay 'N' Go - no cash is accepted at the door.
- For the first two game times, there will be games in both gyms. Fans may go back and forth between the gyms through the front lobby only. No fans should access the back locker room hallway to go to another gym.
- We will have concessions available during all games. Concessions are cash only. Fans may come out to purchase concessions at any time during the games, however once purchased, you must return to the gym to watch the game. There is no loitering in the lobby area. If you are not purchasing something at the concession stand, you should not be in line.
- Inside the large competition gym, fans must sit on the appropriate side of the gym. The visitors side is located behind the player benches. The home side faces our player benches.
- We want all fans to cheer for our Rams! Get LOUD and show that Ram Pride! Language should be appropriate and cheers should display good sportsmanship at all times.
- Students must have a ride at the end of the last game. Students should contact parents no later than the start of the 4th quarter to make them aware of the game end time. As with all school events, students that are unable to have timely and reliable transportation will be banned from attending future events.
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Looking Ahead
February 11 - Fun Food Friday
February 18 - End of 4th 6 Weeks Grading Cycle
February 18 - Deadline to apply for GPA Exempt Status on a course this semster
February 21 - Student Holiday - Professional Development Day
February 24 - Senior Panoramic Picture
March 14-18 - Spring Break
Helpful Links
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Mayde Creek High School
Mission Statement
It is our mission at Mayde Creek High School to inspire ALL students to develop their maximum potential, to build healthy relationships, and to facilitate a smooth transition into a competitive global society— Mayde to Believe, Lead, and Achieve.
Website: http://www.katyisd.org/campus/MCHS/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 19202 Groeschke Road, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-237-3000
Twitter: @MCHS_Rams