Creek Speak 5.5.19
ID's Are Required at The Creek
A Week @ The Creek
Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday 5.6.19 (No Advisory Bell Schedule)
- National Nurses Day
- Algebra I EOC
- US Government AP Exam 8:00am
- Graduation Packets (ticket info) distributed during all lunches
- Environment Science AP Exam 12:00pm
Tuesday 5.7.19 (Instructional Bell Schedule-Tuesday)
- National Teacher Day
- Teacher/Staff Apprecation Lunch
- AP Spanish Language & Culture Exam 8:00am
- AP Physics I Exam 12:00pm
- Color Guard Auditions Dance Gym 4:30pm
- Band Parent Meeting 6:00pm
Wednesday 5.8.19 (No Advisory Bell Schedule)
- Public School Paraprofessional Day
- US History EOC
- AP English Literature & Composition Exam
- Color Guard Auditions Dance Gym 4:30pm
Thursday 5.9.19 (Instructional Bell Schedule-Thursday)
- Biology EOC
- AP Chemistry & Spanish Literature and Culture Exam 8:00am
- AP Psychology Exam
- Teacher Oscars 9th Grade Commons 2:45pm
- Color Guard Auditions Dance Gym 4:30pm
- Choir Follies PAC 7:00pm
- Theater Booster Meeting PAC 7:00pm
Friday 5.10.19 (No Advisory Bell Schedule)
- AP US History Exam 8:00am
- AP Computer Science Principles & Physics II Exam
- NHS Meeting LGI 2:45pm
- Choir Follies PAC 7:00pm
Saturday 5.4.19
- Theater Production Class Show 7:00pm
End of Course Exams
End of Course exams will begin on Monday, May 6th for all students enrolled in the following courses and all students still in need of passing the EOC for these courses. Testing dates are as follows:
Monday, May 6th – Algebra I
Wednesday, May 8th – US History
Thursday, May 9th – Biology
Testing room assignments will be posted in various locations around the building on Wednesday, May 1st .
Testing students will report to 1st period and be released to their testing rooms by announcement.
Non-testing students will follow their normal class schedules.
Some reminders about testing:
- Electronic devices will not be allowed on students during testing. All cell phones must be turned off and in backpacks/belongings at the front or side of the room. Any student found to be in possession of a cell phone during testing will be suspended for the remainder of the day and, pending an inspection of the electronic device, could have their test invalidated and not scored. Electronic devices include any device with internet, camera, recording or messaging capabilities.
- Testing Students will not be allowed access to their backpacks until they are released from the testing room.
- Students may ONLY read a BOOK or remain quiet when they finish testing. They may not read magazines, comic books, textbooks, electronic readers, etc. Students must provide their own book to read. Books should be given to your testing teacher prior to beginning the test to read after the test.
- This is a normal school day, so dress code should remain the same. No pajamas, slippers, hoodies, hats, etc.
- Pillows and blankets will not be allowed.
- Snacks will not be provided.
- Testing students will take a break for lunch. Students MUST have their ids out and ready to go to get through the line in a timely manner.
Looking Ahead
5.15.19 MCHS Awards Ceremonies (Grade 9/10 8:00am PAC Grade 11/12 7:00pm PAC)
5.20.19 Senior Breakfast/Graduation Practice/Senior Walk
5.20.19 Final Exams Begin
5.23.19 Last Day of School and Early Dismissal
5.25.19 Graduation
5.25.19 Project Graduation
5.30.19 Spring Semester Report Cards Display in HAC
6.03.19 Spring Semester Report Cards Mailed Home
Announcements
Dedicated Staff!
These amazing teachers dedicated their Saturday morning to helping 180 students make final EOC preparations for our upcoming tests.
From Lt. to Rt.
Steve Schlutz, Celaina Huckeba, Vickie Manies, Jamie Hebert, Kymberlee Trnka, Courtney Roy, Jackie Cordova, Rachel Schultz, Rebecca Masters, Aaron Christman, Chris Oreneaux, Lindsey Curiel, Rachel Sullivan, Shannon Gant, Yolanda Johnson
In Front: Melissa Golden, Elizabeth Chalk.
UIL Academics Competes at State: Earns State Runner-up Medal
Min Finished 7th in the State of Texas
Mohammed was State Runner Up finishing 2nd in the entire state of Texas
The future looks bright for UIL Academics at The Creek as these students will be competing for 2 more years. Go Rams!
Decision Day Class of 2019
High Honors/Top Ten Celebration
Congrats to UIL-Art State Medalist Chrystal Aranda & Nathaly Ventura !
National Food Service Workers Week
Super Smash Brother Tournament
Roller Skate With Friends
Color Guard Auditions
Why is Mayde Creek a great place to teach?
Spring Semester Exam Schedule and Exemption Information
If a student is a late enrollee and has not been in attendance in any school, he/she is not eligible for second semester exemptions. For those enrolling from other districts/states who have previously attended a school, their attendance for this year will be considered for determining eligibility. If more than three days of school have been missed as absence and/or for moving, the student will not be eligible for semester exemptions.
Criteria for earning exemption status:
- Course average of A = no more than 3 absences
- Course average of B = no more than 2 absences
- Course average of C = no more than 1 absence
- For exemption purposes, 3 tardies = 1 absence
- Classes are independent of one another for attendance and grades
- A student may not exempt in which he/she has an N in conduct or a U in conduct (cannot exempt ANY classes)
- Have no more than 6 hours of after school detention
- Cannot have any in-school or out-of-school suspension, or higher consequences
- Have no fees, fines, or holds
Number of Exemptions:
- 9th Grade Students = may exempt only 1 exam
- 10th Grade Students = may exempt up to 2 exams
- 11th Grade Students = may exempt up to 3 exams
- 12th Grade Students = may exempt all exams during the spring
- ***With the exception of Seniors, students cannot exempt the same class both semesters***
Juniors who are enrolled in the face-to-face AP US History course and who take the AP US History Exam will be eligible for one additional exempted exam for AP US History in the spring semester. To be eligible, the student must sit for the AP US History Exam and cannot have exempted the AP US History final in the fall semester. Students must meet all other grade, attendance, and behavior requirements for this exemption.
Except for the exam period for which a student has been granted an exemption, students are required to attend school during exam week for all classes/courses (academics, band, choir, study hall, student assistant, athletics, etc.)
HCC dual-credit courses CANNOT be exempted.
Spring 2019 Final Exam Week Bell Schedule
Textbook Return
Students, if you are no longer using your textbooks please return them to the cart in the library. If you lost or damaged your textbooks there will be a fine. Remember, you won't be able to exempt any class unless you turn them in.
Follies Talent Show May 9, 10
Students who have failed a course or are behind in credits may qualify for a Summer School Scholarship if there is a financial need. Please see your counselor for an application.
High School (Original Credit & Credit Recovery)
Location: Paetow High School (23111 Stockdick School Rd • Katy • 77493)
Student Hours: 7:30 - 2:30 (see summer term calendar for full details and times)
http://www.katyisd.org/dept/campusadmin/ksat/Pages/default.aspx
Summer - Session 1
June 4 - June 13
Course Fee (One Semester): $200
PE Course Fee (One Semester): $225
Summer - Session 2
June 17 - July 2
Course Fee (Two Semesters): $400
PE Course Fee (Two Semesters): $450
High School Original Credit Registration went live on April 4th.
Original Credit class fill up fast so sign up today!
http://www.katyisd.org/dept/campusadmin/ksat/Pages/default.aspx
SEE ATTACHED PDF FOR MORE INFORMATION
Students needing Credit Recovery Classes, please contact the counselors’ office.
SAT Prep Seminar- Katy ISD, Community Education is sponsoring an SAT Prep Seminar hosted by Sycamore Learning Company. The seminar will be held at Taylor High School, on Saturday, May 11th from 9:00am – 3pm in the LGI. The cost of the seminar is $89. To register, go to www.prepforthefuture.com or call 866-223-9691.
May 4, 2019 Register by April 5, 2019
June 1, 2019 Register by May 3, 2019
See www.CollegeBoard.org for more information and registration.
ACT DATES
April 13, 2019 Register by March 8, 2019
June 8, 2019 Register by May 3, 2019
July 13, 2019* Register by June 14, 2019
See www.Act.org for more information and registration.
From the MCHS College & Career Advisor: Check out the following link for a list of scholarship opportunities. Scholarship List
2019-2020 AP Exam Registration Changes
Beginning Fall 2019, College Board is making changes to the timeline for AP Exam Registration. Students will register and pay for AP exams during the fall registration period. Specific deadlines will be communicated at the beginning of next school year. Semester courses in the spring semester will have an early spring semester registration and payment deadline.
Empezando en el otoño del 2019, College Board cambiará el periodo de inscripción para los exámenes AP. Los estudiantes se inscribirán y pagarán por los exámenes que desean presentar en mayo durante el periodo de inscripción que se llevará a cabo en el otoño. La fecha límite para este proceso se les comunicará al principio del año escolar. Al principio del segundo semestre en la primavera se abrirá el periodo de inscripción para los cursos que solo son de un semestre en la primavera.
Khan Academy
Students have access to FREE, personalized SAT practice through Khan Academy. College Board research shows students who spent an average of 20-22 hours with Khan increased their SAT score an average of 115 points. Below is the link for Free SAT practice:
Student Parking
Student parking regulations have been in effect since Monday, August 20th. All student drivers must have a valid drivers license, valid insurance in their name (not just their vehicle), a $40 parking sticker, and this parent signed document on file with the senior office.
Students may only park in their designated, numbered spots. Students must have their parking sticker prominently displayed on the bottom left hand corner of their windshield above their inspection sticker.
There is a $20 boot fee for students parking illegally for the first boot. There is a $40 boot fee for students parking illegally after their first boot. Students booted must present a valid drivers license to have the boot taken off.
2019 MCHS Graduation Ticket Information
Balfour Cap and Gown
Online orders can be made at www.Balfour.com. If you need a direct link to purchase just a cap, gown, and tassel please click here.
The final day to purchase cap, gown, and tassels at a discounted rate is Sunday, March 3rd, 2019. A price increase will occur starting on Monday, March 4th, 2019.
Rhoades Elementary Alumni Scholarship
McRoberts senior walk
Attendance Procedures & Reporting
The Attendance Office is located on the Main Campus.
Parents can now report an absence online. Click Here for online absence reporting or visit the Mayde Creek website and go to the Parent Tab/Report An Absence.
Information
Instructional Calendar 2018-2019 Click Here Spanish Click Here
Instructional Calendar 2019-2020 Click Here
Report Card Dates Click Here
Lunch Menu Click Here
Bus Transportation Click Here
Bus Schedules Click Here
Student Code of Conduct Click Here
Registration Dates Click Here
Graduation Calendar Click Here
SAT Click HereGet Involved
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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: Mayde Creek High School, Groeschke Road, Houston, TX, United States
Phone: (281) 237-3000
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