Please visit www.GCISD.net/COVID19 for lots of resources from the District pertaining to COVID-19. There you can find updated frequently asked questions, current GCISD COVID-19 protocols, information on the GCISD COVID-19 Testing Center, information on remote conferencing, statistics regarding COVID-19 cases in GCISD and more.

Recursos de GCISD sobre COVID-19

Por favor visite www.GCISD.net/COVID19 para acceder a muchos recursos del Distrito sobre COVID-19. Allí, se puede encontrar preguntas frecuentes actualizadas, protocolos actuales de GCISD sobre COVID-19, información sobre el Centro de Pruebas para COVID-19 en GCISD, información sobre las conferencias remotas, y estadísticas sobre los casos de COVID-19 en GCISD y más.

It has come to our attention that some CHHS students may be planning a walkout next week that may occur during the school day. While it is our goal in GCISD to teach students to become effective communicators and global citizens with an exceptional academic foundation, leaving class is not necessarily the appropriate time and place. Students not in class when attendance is taken will receive an unexcused absence. The CHHS counselors and administrative team are available to address questions or concerns that you or your students may have.

We offer two options for students who are wanting to social distance during lunch:

1. Outdoor courtyard

2. Lecture Hall (used for students looking to meet some new people and as a social distancing option)

GCISD is now accepting National School Lunch Program (NSLP) applications for 2021-2022. While students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade, and also at Collegiate Academy, will be provided meals at no cost due to the USDA Waiver #85, a free and reduced application is highly encouraged.

There are many other benefits associated with the free and reduced application, such as free hotspots, SAT, ACT, AP Exam Fees waived, discounts on college applications, discounts on summer school classes, other school activities and much more.

Additional information regarding the NSLP Application can be found here. The application can be found and completed online at www.SchoolLunchApp.com.

Students that attend Colleyville Heritage High School and Grapevine High School must apply to determine eligibility to receive free or reduced-price meals. Questions may be emailed to child.nutrition@gcisd.net.

The office of U.S. Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, who represents the 24th Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives, has shared several opportunities for GCISD students to participate and compete in throughout the year. More information for each program can be found at https://vanduyne.house.gov/services.

Please see the following eligibility requirements and some upcoming deadlines for each program:

• Congressional Art Competition – Student must reside in the 24th Congressional District of Texas

• Congressional App Challenge – Student can participate in the district in which they reside or attend school

• Deadline: November 1, 2021

• Congressional Youth Advisory – Student may reside in or out of the 24th Congressional District of Texas

• Deadline: September 10, 2021

• Elementary Art Showcase & Forum – Student may reside in or out of the 24th Congressional District of Texas

• US Military Academy Nomination – Student must reside in the 24th Congressional District of Texas

• Deadline: October 15, 2021

To determine if a student resides in the 24th Congressional District, please visit https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative.

9/13-15: First level down window (AP to Advanced, Advanced to on level)

Counseling website

Please join Canvas:

Class of 2022

Class of 2023

Class of 2024

Class of 2025

Panther volleyball has 2 more HOME GAMES this week and next week before we start district play on September 10th. Come out and support the panthers and follow along with our team on Twitter! @VB_CHHS

Varsity:

09/03 CHHS vs. Argyle at HOME @ 5:00

09/07 CHHS vs. Byron Nelson at HOME @ 6:30

JV:

09/03 CHHS vs. Argyle at HOME @ 6:00

09/07 CHHS vs. Byron Nelson at HOME @ 5:30

Freshmen Black:

09/03 CHHS vs. Argyle at HOME @ 6:00

09/07 CHHS vs. Byron Nelson at HOME @ 5:30

Freshmen Red:

09/07 CHHS vs. Byron Nelson at HOME @ 6:30

We are so excited to bring back our annual CHHS Homecoming Dance for all students! The theme is DRESS TO IMPRESS! So, wear whatever you would like to look and feel your best to have a great time. The dance with a DJ is in Gym 1 from 7-10pm (please eat before you come) on Saturday, September 4th. All tickets are $10 at the door (cash or checks made out to CHHS PALS only).

If you are bringing a date to the homecoming dance that does not attend CHHS, please make sure to fill out this date form and turn it in to Mrs. Byers in the front office by TODAY - Friday, September 3rd at 4pm.

One lucky winner will win 20 tickets for the Red Rail Room at Mustang Panther Stadium for the CHHS vs Trinity football game on Friday, September 10, 2021. Raffle tickets are just 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. Buy your tickets here: https://go.rallyup.com/3966f3

All raffle proceeds will benefit the CHHS Band and Diamonds Dance Guard. Drawing will take place 9/6/21 @ 9pm. Any questions, email chhs.band.vp@gmail.com.

The adolescent years are marked by a roller-coaster ride of emotions—difficulty for youths, their parents, and educators. It is easy to misread depression as normal adolescent turmoil; however, depression (among the most common of mental illnesses) appears to be occurring at a much earlier age. Depression—which is treatable—is the leading risk factor for suicide. To proactively address these issues, GCISD offers depression awareness and suicide prevention training as part of the SOS Signs of Suicide® Prevention Program.

The SOS Signs of Suicide® Prevention Program is designed for all secondary students grades 6-12.

The GCISD School Health Advisory Committee has previewed and recommended these programs for all GCISD secondary schools.

A parent preview of the program will be held on Tuesday September 7, 2021 at 10:00am and at 6:00pm at the GCISD Administration Building – Board Room, 3051 Ira E. Woods, Grapevine, Texas 76051.

For more information, including information about how to opt your student out of the program, please click here: English Spanish

The Community Service Ambassador Program is designed to encourage all 9th - 12th grade students to serve their community by preforming 100 hours of approved community service while a student at CHHS. Students meeting this requirement will be recognized locally as Community Service Ambassadors and will have the opportunity to purchase a cord for their robes at Graduation.

Sophmores, Juniors and Seniors- The CSAP review board has extended the deadline to turn in Ambassador forms from the 2020-2021 school year. Form must be turned in to the red box in the Counseling Office (no virtual forms will be accepted) by Monday, September 13.

Interested in knowing more about the CSAP? Information can be found at chhs.gcisd.net/activities/clubs___extracurricular/community_scholar_ambassador_program

Contact the class liaison (do not use a student GCISD email account, please use a personal email account so that liaisons can respond) with questions.

chhsambassadors2022@gmail.com

chhsambassadors2023@gmail.com

chhsambassadors2024@gmail.com

chhsambassadors2025@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE:

Tuesday, September 14th

6:30pm in the Auditorium

Come be a part of the theatre - learn about what's happening this season, membership benefits, volunteer opportunities, and something sweet!

Our GCISD Council of PTAs is kicking off our Community Membership Campaign for the 21-22 year!

Support our local PTAs by joining all 17 campuses with a Community Membership.

Details of the program are on our GCISD Council of PTAs Website. A direct link to join as a Council Community member is linked here.

Please join us for a Zoom meeting to learn all about Project Graduation and how to throw the ultimate party for seniors! All grade levels are welcome to attend and help because someday everyone will have a senior! We will be going over dates, volunteer spots needed, and what it takes to throw a PG party.

Meeting: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 7 PM on Zoom

To Join the Zoom Meeting, use this link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7835732962?pwd=cm1zN0VjUWNsUC9odnAyeTVjZFBXUT09

Meeting ID: 783 573 29623

Passcode: Panthers

CHHS will be offering the ASVAB Career Exploration Program test on September 27, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. This is an excellent way for students to learn about their strengths and passions and the careers that will match. Each student who takes this test will receive a 45 minute personalized session to go over their results when they are available. Click here to learn more and here to sign up.

Calling all 4 year olds to 8th Graders to join us on Saturday, October 9th, for our Annual Jr. Pantera Dance Clinic!!

Sponsored by: Ambition Dance Productions

USE THIS LINK TO REGISTER YOUR JR. PANTERA!

Early Bird Registration Fee: $55 per participant or $45 per sibling
Runs from August 3 - September 17

Regular Registration Fee: $65 per participant or $55 per sibling
Runs from September 18 - October 9 (Day of Clinic)
*Register BY 9/29 to secure a T-shirt!!

WELCOME BACK PANTHERS!!

IT IS TIME TO SIGN UP OR RENEW YOUR

CHHS PTSA 2021-2022 MEMBERSHIP

Sign-Up by going to Join | CHHS PTSA

Questions? Email Janeece Garlish at vpmembership@chhsptsa.org

If you did any volunteering for your favorite CHHS program this summer, please submit your volunteer hours for June, July, and August 2021 and encourage other volunteers to do the same. PTSA collects the number of volunteer hours so that GCISD can use them for applying for grants and other uses. This is only parent hours, not students’ Community Scholar hours (see CSAP program guidelines on the Counseling website about that). Submit your hours in 2 minutes at this link: Volunteer hours

The GCISD Nutrition Services Department is looking for volunteers! Come get to know the students while serving them a nutritious lunch in the school cafeteria. You can volunteer at your child's school or any school in the district. You must be registered as a volunteer in the district, or get signed up as a volunteer today so you can join the amazing kitchen staff serving the students. Please see the flyer for details and a link to sign up!

GCISD school cafeterias follow a calendar-cycle menu at breakfast and lunch. This menu begins on September 13th, 2021. During the first 4 weeks of school, all schools will follow a simplified lunch menu to allow all students to adjust to the new school year and to re-familiarize themselves with the cafeteria and their PIN number. The simplified menus can be viewed online using our menu system MealViewer. Printable copies of all menus can be downloaded here. If you have questions please contact child.nutrition@gcisd.net. GCISD Nutrition Services looks forward to serving your family in the upcoming school year!

All volunteers at CHHS (and for any GCISD school) must read the Volunteer Handbook and complete the CHHS Volunteer Verification form. You must also complete the GCISD Background check. All volunteers are required to reapply each year at this link: https://www.gcisd.net/cms/one.aspx?pageId=195550

Given the disruptions of the 2020-2021 school year, the 87th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 4545, signed on June 16, 2021, which provides additional learning opportunities for students who did not meet standards on the STAAR exam in the form of extra tutoring.

For Families of Students Who Did Not Perform Satisfactorily on STAAR Exams

If a student does not perform satisfactorily on a STAAR, STAAR End of Course (EOC), or STAAR Alt exam, in any STAAR assessed grade levels and subjects, the District will provide accelerated instruction.

For a student who does not perform satisfactorily on the math or reading assessment in grades 3, 5, or 8, the District will establish an Accelerated Learning Committee (ALC), which includes the student’s parent, to develop an educational plan for accelerated instruction to enable the student to perform at the appropriate grade level by the conclusion of the next school year. Accelerated instruction entails delivering supplemental instruction (i.e., tutoring) before or after school, or embedded in the school day and meeting HB 4545 requirements.

For Families of Students Who Did Not Take STAAR Exams for the 2020-2021 School Year

For students who were absent or otherwise unable to take the STAAR or STAAR EOC for the 2020-2021 school year, the district may administer an assessment to determine student grade level proficiency on the state standards, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). If the student earns a passing score, then the student can be exempted from the House Bill 4545 tutoring requirement.

GCISD will also provide more information to parents as we work with and gather additional insight from TEA to support our students with HB 4545 requirements.

Additional information on HB 4545 can be found at https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/correspondence/taa-letters/house-bill-4545-implementation-overview

Please log into your parent portal to check all student and course fees. Some courses do have fees associated with them, along with the $5 student photo id that is charged each year. Parking permits are $100 for the full year and additional fees do apply for the painted parking spaces that are sold through StuCo. The information below will show you the steps to view and make payments online:

1. Log in to the Skyward Parent Portal using the desktop version only

2. Click on Fee Management on the left hand side of the list of activities. (Fees can be viewed here)

3. Click on Make a Payment

4. Select the fees you want to add to your cart, you can also add the fee for parking at this time.

5. Click Checkout, which will direct you to the RevTrak page for payment.

6. Log into RevTrak and complete your payment

The $5 online processing fee will be waived from August 3rd - 11th. Should you wish to pay these fees in person, this can be done once school is back in session or payment can be mailed to the school with attention: Ashley Chaney.

For any questions or concerns regarding fees, please contact the CHHS Bookkeeper, Ashley Chaney at 817-305-4746 or ashley.chaney@gcisd.net.

Students riding shuttle buses between CHHS and GHS will be assigned to a specific bus this year. Once a bus is assigned, students will ride the same bus each time they shuttle between campuses. In the event we have a positive test, all passengers on the bus will be notified.

The GCISD Director of Emergency Management and School Security, Allen Smith, has asked that we provide you with information regarding Standard Response Protocols.

GCISD partners with the I Love U Guys Foundation and uses the Standard Response Protocols (SRP) to respond to any situation or emergency that takes place at school or in the district.

• Each campus will conduct drills throughout the school year. These drills are based on the Standard Response Protocols of Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, Shelter, and Hold. GCISD developed one additional protocol known as Clear.

• Completion of the drills is mandatory for each campus during the first two weeks of school, so that students and staff are prepared. Drills help us learn and know how to respond in the case of a real emergency at school. Our drills also help us to check certain equipment and responses. Our emergency management leaders on each campus will work with students and staff to complete our drills and document the results.

I have included the SRP Posters that are displayed in your student’s classrooms so that you can review with your student at home and discuss with them when they take part in the drills during the first two weeks. More information about Safety and Security in GCISD can be found at www.gcisd.net/our_district/safety_and_security. If you have any questions, Allen is very receptive to speaking with parents about our safety practices and may be reached at allen.smith@gcisd.net.