December Eagle News
Las Noticias de Diciembre update 12 01 22
Join REMIND - Group Text Message for Parents /REMIND - Mensaje de texto en grupo para padres
- Select this link: https://www.remind.com/join/4329eg
OR - Parents can text @4329eg to the number 81010
(They’ll receive a welcome text from Remind)
Español
- Seleccione este enlace: https://www.remind.com/join/k74hc4
ó - Padres pueden enviar un mensaje de texto @k74hc4 al número 81010
(Recibirán un texto de bienvenida de Remind)
Important Dates / Dias Importantes
First Day of School for the Second Semester: Monday, January 9.
Teachers Professional Development: Friday, January 6
Techers Return to work on Thursday, January 5 - Teacher Preparation Day
Winter holiday for Students - Thursday, Dec 22 - Monday, January 6
Last Day of School for the first semester - Wednesday, Dec 21
Final Exams - Friday, Dec 16; Monday, Dec 19; Tuesday, Dec 20; & Wednesday, Dec 21
Dec 12 - National Honor Society induction
6:00 pm in the HCC auditorium.Dec 12 - Parent Workshop - learn how to be informed at all times and how to check grades/attendance!
8am - 9am or 4pm - 5pm
español
¡Aprenda cómo estar informado en todo momento y cómo verificar las calificaciones / asistencia!
8am - 9am or 4pm - 5pm
- STAAR Test Make Up -
STAAR Eng 1 - Dec 6
STAAR Eng 2 - Dec 8
STAAR Biology - Dec 13
STAAR Alg 1 - Dec 15
Challenge ECHS Tutorial Schedule
Nurse Mary Culhane
Welcome to Challenge!
I'm Nurse Culhane. Please contact me to complete required forms for students with medications.
Feel free to call or email me with any concerns or suggestions for your student.
I can't wait to see you all again and meet our new students!
Tel: 713-664-9712
Students Commitments
Check the CANVAS online, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Outlook for information on classes, assignments, and resources.
Complete and submit assignments on time.
Create a learning space at home to do schoolwork
Participate in activities and assignments provided by their teachers.
Students of College Level programs (Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment) will need to follow specific program coursework, policies and requirements.
Are responsible for learning how to access and navigate online resources.
Complete independent reading goals.
Students Understand…
- enrollment in Pre-AP, AP and Dual Credit courses as appropriate.
- required to attend Challenge ECHS and HCC classes regularly.
- to set aside time for homework every night to help ensure assignments are completed on time.
- to come prepared for every class every day and turn in all assignments on time.
- to conduct in an academically professional manner by following all rules of common courtesy and demonstrating best work ethic at all times.
- understand that student is ultimately responsible for their success. Student will be given resources and support but he/she/they is responsible for using these resources and asking for help.
Parents & Guardians Commitments
Provide an appropriate learning space for students when possible
Maintain communication with teachers as needed
Connect with your student every day at a time that works well for your household - This might be a quick check-in a few times a day or a longer check-in in the morning or evening.
Some questions that might help spark a conversation include:
· Were you able to complete all the assigned activities?
· What did you learn/practice/read today?
· What was easy or challenging for you?
· Do you have any questions for your teacher?
Monitor student time on task.
Parents of students in college level programs (Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment) should ensure their students follow specific program coursework, policies, procedures, and requirements.
Challenge ECHS parents will support their student by …
- ensuring there is a quiet time and place for my student to do homework every night.
- checking grades on-line and/or review my student’s progress report.
- communicating with my student and staff regularly regarding progress, goals, questions, comments, and concerns.
- ensuring my student has transportation to and from school on the days when HCC/Challenge ECHS is in session and HISD is not.
- ensuring there is transportation to and from tutorials and/or Saturday School as needed.
- ensuring that my student is in regular attendance at Challenge ECHS and HCC.
- maintaining accurate contact information with the school by reporting any changes in address or telephone numbers immediately.
- understanding that when my student is in a HCC class, regardless of location, that they must follow all HISD, Challenge ECHS and HCC policies.
DUAL CREDIT FORMS to take college classes
- Student Commitment Statement
- Dual Credit Waiver Approval Form
- Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Verification Form
- TSI Score Release Form
Visit our College & Career Information Page in campsite to obtain a copy of these forms. https://www.smore.com/75nc4