Falcon Newsflash
Progress Report 1 is hot off the (electronic) presses. Our Falcons have been making great gains, and we are very impressed with the overall performance from our student body in the first 3 weeks of school. You should be able to access your Falcon's updated grades in your Skyward portal. I encourage every family to review each grading period together, celebrate successes, and encourage open dialogue about school. Our goal at CLHS is to build strong partnerships with families to support each student. In order to establish those relationships, we must start with open communication. If at any time you have a question or a concern, please do not hesitate to reach out to your student's Assistant Principal or Counselor. Remember, they are your Falcon's primary support team on campus outside the classroom for all things from academics, extracurriculars, or social and emotional supports. Campus contact information is always listed at the bottom of every Falcon Newsflash.
Let's make it a GREAT week at THE LAKE!
Elizabeth Raska
Congratulations Falcon Band!
The 2022-2023 Clear Lake High School Wind Ensemble has been named a National Winner in the Foundation of Music Education's Mark of Excellence - Wind Band Honors in class AAAAAA. They also have been named a Commended Winner in the New Music Division for their performance of "Angels in the Architecture".
Our Falcon Band Rocks!
Congratulations to our LAKE Community! CLHS has earned the Head Start Award from the Texas PTA. This designation is awarded to schools that have increased enrollment 75% more than the previous year's total membership. Great Job Lake Families!
If you haven't already joined, we encourage you to enroll each member of your family - especially your Falcons. Remember, Falcon PTSA members are eligible for scholarships at the end of the year as well as surprises from the PTSA throughout the year.
The next PTSA meeting is this Tuesday, September 19, 2023. We want to honor the grandparents who have joined our organization. Thank you! Please drop by the Commons at 5:30pm for our meeting and to be recognized. You are a valuable part of our organization!
Does your student enjoy writing, drawing, photography, or dance and film making? If so, the entry fee to the Reflections Fine Arts content is covered by PTSA membership.
Does your student have an interest in STEM or Engineering? If so, he/she may be interested in attending the PTSA-sponsored engineering fair in the spring.
Does your student like popcorn? PTSA gives out popcorn to members the first Friday of every month.
Would your student have interest in community service hours? PTSA provides many opportunities to earn those hours.
Does your student want to earn a Letterman’s jacket? PTSA provides that opportunity.
Would your student like to apply for one of FOUR PTSA scholarships given annually?
For these reasons and many more, students need to join PTSA. After all, they are the "S" that is the basis of our organization!
joinpta.org – a great investment for only $12.
How to Enter:
- Join the CLHS PTA as a student member
- Select a category (more than one is acceptable) for your entry: photography, literature, visual arts, dance choreography, music composition, and/or film production
- Complete the application
- Submit the entry to the CLHS Library
Deadline – Thursday, October 13, 2023
Apply Using the QR Code
Questions: artsined@clhsptsa.org
The arts and the National PTA Reflections program support student success and serve as a valuable tool for building strong partnerships in your school community. Celebrate arts learning in your school community with Reflections.
The Free/Reduced Lunch Program is available for students in eligible families. In addition to food service allowances, the F&R program also provides fee reductions or waivers for course fees, technology insurance, and much more.
If your student received free or reduced meals last school year and you have not submitted your renewal application, your student will be removed from services on October 4th. You have one month to reapply before your student is moved to the full-price meal program. Instructions for application submission are linked below.
How to Apply
1. Create a School Cafe account
2. Apply HERE
Please go to the CCISD Student Meals page for more information.
ID Badges and Dress Code
CLHS faculty and staff respect our students' rights to express themselves in the way they dress. However, our Falcons are also expected to respect their school community by dressing appropriately for both learning and safety. CCISD Dress Code requires all secondary students to wear ID badges at all times during the school day as item #1. Attire/accessories that obscure or hinder the ability of school personnel to easily identify a person will also be prohibited - this includes, but is not limited to, hoodies/unapproved head coverings in the building, face paint/excessive make up, and/or prosthetic cosplay appendages (and yes...we do actually have to say this). Remember, your principal ultimately determines if your attire is school-appropriate.
Parents, most of us are required to wear identification badges and practice appropriate attire/grooming at our place of employment. So, we ask that you have a conversation with your student, and emphasize the importance of keeping up with those same expectations at school.
Responsible Falcons are always on time to class, and our Falcons are off to a great start. To give you some perspective, last year on the first day that the tardy system was implemented, over 300 Falcons were late to 1st period alone. This year, on the first day of implementation, we had less than 90 tardies TOTAL. Considering the number of Falcons times seven classes a day, that is roughly a 0.5% tardy percentage! Good job Falcons!
Use the QR code above to review this year's tardy policy. If a student accumulates tardy consequences, they are responsible for taking care of their discipline within 2 weeks from the date the tardy occurred. Students who do not take care of their responsibilities will have to meet with their Assistant Principal for escalated disciplinary consequences.
While current district policy allows students to bring their cell phones to school, students at Clear Lake High School are required to put their phones on silent and in their backpacks when entering their classrooms. Students are not allowed to have cell phones at their desks during instructional periods.
Falcons are expected to model Core Values at all times. By placing cell phones out of sight, you can stay actively engaged in your own learning and are demonstrating Responsibility and Respect.
For students who choose not to meet these expectations or who continue to have difficulty avoiding distraction, your phone will be taken up by your teacher and returned at the end of the school day. Multiple infractions may incur a fee to return the phone and/or discipline consequences.
Remember, cell phone use in locker rooms and bathrooms is specifically prohibited, as is filming/photographing others without their consent. Failure to meet these expectations will be considered digital citizenship violations and may incur disciplinary consequences for bullying up to and including placement at DAEP or expulsion. Respect each other and yourselves.
Social media and video games can wait, & gossip is NOT a school-sanctioned activity...
Falcon lunch hour is a privilege.
Safety is always our first priority. For this reason, all CCISD campuses are closed campuses. This means that CLHS does not accept student lunch deliveries, and students are not allowed to leave campus to get lunch. Food delivery services are turned away at the student's expense. CLHS offers a wide-variety of child nutrition options, and students are always welcome to bring lunch from home. Food service information is provided below for setting up your student's School Café account.
Disciplinary offenses that occur during Falcon Lunch hour will have escalated disciplinary consequences assigned. Student drivers who use their vehicle while violating the code of conduct will have parking privileges suspended and/or revoked.
Bathrooms at lunch are open by the PAC, 2000s, Commons, 4000s. All open bathrooms are monitored during Falcon lunch to ensure that Falcons remain respectful in their use of the facilities.
CCISD continues to implement and improve upon our anonymous system for reporting safety concerns. These concerns can include safety violations on campus, threats, harassment, bullying and self-harm. Because Clear Lake High School's safety is dependent upon every member of our community, if you see or hear of something that concerns you, we ask you tell a trusted adult so they can report it or submit your concern using the Anonymous Alert system.
When submitting concerns, please make sure that you report all information (names, description, location, time, etc.) in order to help with a quick response. We investigate every tip submitted.
For expeditious reporting, we ask that parents and students load the app on your phones (QR codes below). Reports can be made anonymously by using the blue button link below. QR codes for reporting are also posted year-round on the rotating announcement TVs in the hallways on campus.
Location: 2929 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, TX, USA
Website: https://clearlakehs.ccisd.net
Facebook: facebook.com/ClearLakeHSOfficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearlake_hs/
Twitter: @Clear_LakeHS
YouTube: Clear Lake High School
PTSA webpage: Link Up With LAKE