Phoenix News
Collegiate Academy at TCC Northeast
March 19th, 2023
Buckle UP! We have 9 weeks and so many things to do, to accomplish, to celebrate! Our focus will be to Finish Up Strong and be ready for the next school year! Students will be making/updating four year plans in Pathways, choosing college classes for next fall, preparing for EOC exams, prepping and taking TSIA exams, AND finishing up high school and college classes! We will begin celebrating the Class of 2023 on May 5 with Senior Signing Day and concluding the celebration on May 19 at the Tarrant County College Graduation! Check out upcoming events at the bottom of the newsletter for all dates!
The vision for ALL CA students is to graduate with a high school diploma and an associates degree. Every student must complete their TSIA ELAR and Math exam to be able to take most college classes. If your student is not TSIA met, they are required to attend CA Intersession, May 22 - 25, so they can be ready for needed college courses in the fall.
Parents/Guardians, what an opportunity your students have to attend high school AND two years of college all for FREE! As our school continues to add activities for our students to compete and grow into responsible adults, we NEED your support. If you have not joined the Phoenix Family Booster Club, please click this link and do it today. https://forms.gle/iGwDy5YXG8f6HEBd9.
The foundation for success in life is GRATITUDE. Every parent/guardian should express their gratitude for their student's opportunity to attend CA by joining the Phoenix Family Booster Club. The wonderful thing about our booster club is, you just have to join. If you don't have time to serve, then donate your money. If you don't have money, then donate your time. If every parent/guardian donated at least one hour of service each year, can you imagine what we could accomplish? Again, join Phoenix Booster Club Today! Let's be 100% committed to the success of Collegiate Academy! Click here https://forms.gle/iGwDy5YXG8f6HEBd9
This Friday our UIL Academics Teams will be competing in district competition in Grandview! Good luck students!
Always grateful,
Ms. Knutz
Spring STAAR EOC Bootcamp and Testing
STAAR EOC Bootcamp Fridays (1:30 - 4:30)
April 7 - Algebra, US History and English I&II
April 14 - Algebra, US History and English I&II
April 21 - Algebra, US History and English I&II
Parents, if your student is invited to EOC Bootcamp, please make sure they are in attendance. CA teachers have created an individualized plan based on data to prepare them for the upcoming STAAR EOC exams. Ask your students about their data folders!
STAAR EOC Test Dates
English I & English II - Monday, April 24th
US History - Tuesday, May 2nd
Biology - Wednesday, May 3rd
Algebra - Thursday, May 4th
Testing season is quickly approaching. Please keep the following STAAR EOC dates in mind as you make plans for your phoenixes. These exams are required for graduation.
Parents, 1st period is CA’s funding period. Please keep in mind that with the state, there is not a difference in funding for excused and unexcused.
Collegiate Academy is going to have a contest during the month of March. Every 1st period class that runs 97% or greater attendance will be given a free Kona Ice snow cone during lunch on March 31st! We are funded based on attendance, so parents we need your partnership in making sure that your students are here every day. Together, I know we can make our campus goal of 97%!
Interested in Classes at UTA?
Interested in taking classes at UTA, we are having an informational meeting March 20th. Please see the flier for the date, time and brief description of what will be presented. If you have questions, reach out to Daina Gardner (daina.gardner@gcisd.net).
Seniors and Parents of Seniors
TCC has shared the information with us for their graduation. Please fill out the graduation interest form if you will complete your associate degree in May or this summer. The form and other important information regarding TCC graduation can be found at this link: TCC Graduation
Once you have completed the graduation interest form, please email me Kristinia Haney (kristinia.haney@gcisd.net) proof that you submitted the form. Thank you! We can't wait to celebrate with you all at graduation!
Upcoming Registration Dates for Fall 23 and Summer
March 6th-10th and 20th-24th - Students go over their 4 year plan in Pathways class
March 20th-30th- Students will begin to plan for classes for Fall 22.
April 17- Priority registration opens for ECHS. Registration will happen during Pathway classes this week.
Any questions about registration for next year please contact Daina Gardner (daina.gardner@gcisd.net)
TSI Intersession May 22-25, 2023
If you are a rising sophomore, junior, or senior and have not passed your TSI ELAR and TSI Math tests, you will be required to attend our TSI Intersession May 22-25, 2023 at Collegiate Academy.
During TSI Intersession, CA students will have an opportunity to work with English teachers on their TSI ELAR skills and work with math teachers on their TSI Math skills. There will also be an opportunity to retake the TSI tests. It is important to pass the TSI tests as soon as possible to stay on track for your associate’s degree. Please email Mrs. Haney at kristinia.haney@gcisd.net with any questions.
Dates and Times: TSI Intersession at CA will be held on May 22-25 from 8:35-1:30 p.m.
- What to Bring: Please bring your fully charged laptop, charger and a pencil each day to the intersession.
- Lunch: We will provide lunch (pizza) and snacks each day, but you are welcome to bring lunch from home. You may also want to bring a water bottle.
- Transportation: We will run our regular Friday bus schedule during the intersession.
Scholarship Opportunity for the class of 2023
If you are a member of the Class of 2023 who needs to earn a few credits this summer at TCC to complete your associate degree, or if you are a member of the Class of 2023 interested in pursuing a certificate through TCC, apply for a Legacy Medical Scholarship from the links below. The application deadline has been extended to March 31, 2023
Legacy Medical Scholarship for Completing Associate Degree in the Summer of 2023
Legacy Medical Scholarship for TCC Certifications
Diversity Club - Spring Fest
Diversity is all about supporting inclusion within the school, and we see a great opportunity during Spring Fest for that. We would like to have a food taste based on different cultural dishes for more people to have the opportunity to know more about different cultures.
We would love to have your support making food dishes donations which must be entered before March 25th. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Aguirre at yvonne.aguirre@gcisd.net
Please click https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A9AE2DA6FFC43-diversity
Food must be delivered on March 31st 4:30 - 5:30
PROM
CA Family, we need your help to host an amazing Masquerade Senior Prom!
Below is a Signup Genius where you can help donate decorations, place settings, and food gift cards to be used at Prom. All items should be delivered to Collegiate Academy at 828 W Harwood Rd, Hurst TX 76054 or brought to CA by April 20th so we can inventory and buy what remains. We appreciate all your help and are grateful for anything you contribute!
GCISD CHIC BOUTIQUE
If you are interested in joining UIL, please contact Mrs. Roberts.
It has been an amazing inaugural season of UIL Soccer at Collegiate Academy. I want to thank everyone for their support and dedication to each team. This includes, admin, staff, soccer players, parents and the booster club. It is truly appreciated and couldn't have worked without you all. Our teams competed against some of the best in Texas and continued to show up every time with their heads up and will to improve. These learning experiences will help us for future seasons to come! After spring break, we will have postseason information available. Please follow the Phoenix news to see any updates. For any other information regarding the teams stats, photos, and results, you may view Maxpreps and search Collegiate Academy at TCC. https://www.maxpreps.com/.
Thank you all again. PhoenixFight!!
Fundraiser
Our first ever Spring Fest is right around the corner and the Class of 2024 will be selling drinks! We would love for you to consider donating 24 cans of your favorite drink to help us fundraise for our Class. Please click on the SignUp Genius link to see what we need. There are many options to choose from and whatever is leftover we will sell to the student body throughout the rest of the semester. Thank you so much for your consideration and support! We can’t wait to see you on March 31st!
All donations can be dropped off in the front office with a note “For the Class of 2024” by noon on March 31st.
Join the Phoenix Booster Club Today
If you haven’t already signed up, please do so here (https://forms.gle/iGwDy5YXG8f6HEBd9)!
Memberships range from free to $35. We are a charitable organization, so even your membership is tax deductible.
Tonya Golden
CA Booster Club President
Order your Yearbook
YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE NOW!!
Don’t miss a single moment. Celebrate your school year with a yearbook!
Prices are still $40. Click here to order online.
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01127723
Or you may pay by cash or check in Ms. Barton’s room, CA-1218.
CA - Calendar of Events
Mar. 20-24 - 4 year plan in Pathways
Mar. 20-30- Plan for classes for Fall 22.
Mar. 20: UTA Parent Information Mtg - Cafeteria - 6-7:00pm
Mar. 24: UIL Academics Competition
Mar. 31: Spring Festival - 6-9pm
Apr. 2: Seniors: Deadline to apply NCTA 2023 Scholarship Application.
Apr. 7: STAAR Bootcamp
Apr. 7: Deadline to apply for Colleyville Garden Club Scholarship.
Apr. 14: STAAR Bootcamp
Apr. 17: Registration for Fall (TCC) during Pathways
Apr. 21: STAAR Bootcamp
Apr. 21: TCC: Grad Fest - 10:30-1:30
Apr. 24: STAAR ELA I and II
May 2: STAAR US History
May 3 STAAR Biology
May 4: STAAR Algebra I
May 5: Senior Signing Day
May 5: Prom
May 17: Senior Breakfast, Awards, Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal
May 17: Underclassmen Awards
May 18: Early Release
May 18: Collegiate Academy Graduation
May 19: Early Release/Last Day of School
May 22-25: TSI Intersession
May 30 - June 2: Camp Collegiate (Rising Freshmen)
COLLEGIATE ACADEMY'S CALENDAR - 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Collegiate Academy's CALENDAR - 2022-23 school year
COllegiate Academy's Bell Schedule 2022-23 School Year
Collegiate Academy at TCC Northeast
Email: bobbe.knutz@gcisd.net
Website: https://ca.gcisd.net/
Location: 828 West Harwood Road, Hurst, TX, United States
Phone: 817-515-6775
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Grapevine-Colleyville-ISD-Collegiate-Academy
Twitter: @GCCA_PHX