Longhorn News
Week of 1/26/20
#NoExcusesNoAlibi
Miller's Message
Enjoy life...Give 100% effort....Do not have regrets!
All scholars must wear their ID's to enter the building, class, and bus... NO EXCEPTIONS. This is for the safety of our campus. If they need to replace their ID it will cost $5 dollars. If they need a temporary ID, it cost $1.00 daily. Students may turn their phone in as collateral to receive a temporary ID but, must pay the $1.00 to get it back. A table will be set up at all points of entry for scholars to purchase a temporary ID or replacement ID prior to entering the building
Open Containers of fast food:
Scholars will not be allowed to enter the building late and/or walk around school with food or open containers from fast-food restaurants.
Late Arrival to Campus:
Scholars that are arriving late to school must consume any food before being allowed to enter the building.
Not Acceptable at School:
-Slides/House Shoes, Hats, Du Rags ( Leave them at home!)
-Scholars are not allowed to wear tights, spandex and/or Form Fitting clothing of any kind
-Dresses and skirts must be the appropriate length from the knee ( Top of a Horizontal ID from the Knee).
- A link to the standard of dress is attached to this newsletter.10 and 10
- Scholars are not allowed to leave a classroom during the first 10 minutes and the last 10 minutes for anything less than an emergency.
Random Tardy Sweeps
This means our staff will walk the halls after passing periods to make sure students are in class and not in the hallways. Students who are found in the hallway without a pass will receive consequences. Five minutes is a sufficient amount of time to get anywhere on our campus. Students who are habitually late without a pass from a teacher will be assigned In School Suspension ( ISS).
SAT School Day for Juniors- March 4
We are excited to announce that Cedar Hill High School will provide the SAT test to all Juniors…..FREE of charge! This is a tremendous opportunity for students, as many post-secondary institutions require these!
- WHAT TO BRING:
o #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils)
o Eraser
o Snack (eat during scheduled breaks)
o Watch with no audible alarm or communications/recording capabilities
- WHAT NOT TO BRING:
o Electronic Devices of any kind including:
- Cell Phones/Phones of Any Kind
- Personal Computing Devices (laptops, notebooks, Bluetooth devices)
- Smartwatches/Wearable Technology that can be used to record, transmit, or receive information
- Cameras
- Timers
- Audio Players/Recorders
o Highlighters, Mechanical Pencils, Pens, Dictionaries, Rulers
o Calculator (school will provide all students with an approved calculator)
To help ensure a successful testing experience, make sure your child arrives to school on time, is fully rested, and is prepared to test. It is also important to make sure your child eats a good dinner the night before and a good breakfast the morning of testing.
SAT School Day Student Guides have been distributed to students. A copy of the guide can be downloaded at the following link:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/sat-school-day-student-guide.pdf
Early Release Cut-Off
Clear Bag Policy
EOC/STAAR Scores
Results from our December End of Course Exams are in. Please note that individual student EOC Scores may be viewed online. Go to www.texasassessment.com and click “Find My Access Code”. You will then be prompted to enter your child’s First Name (up to 10 letters only), Social Security Number, and Date of Birth. You will then be provided with an access code (you may simply click go). Each test taken will be displayed.
Approaches = PASSED
Masters = PASSED
Did not meet (red) = DID NOT PASS
The dates for EOC/STAAR Testing for the remainder of this school year are listed below:
English I – April 7, 2020
English II – April 9, 2020
Algebra I , Biology, US History – May 5 – 7, 2020
SATURDAY SCHOOL PREP SESSIONS are listed below. All sessions will begin at 8:00am and will end at noon. All scholars must enter through door 11 near the cafeteria.
All testing is scheduled to begin at 8:15am on all scheduled test days. As always, we encourage all scholars to get rest, study often, bring school supplies, and be prepared to do their very best.
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020
Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Saturday, April 4, 2020
** IMPORTANT NOTE** Access to cellular devices are not allowed during testing. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let me know. Thanks for all you do!
Schedules for Spring 2020
Spring 2020 schedules can be located via Skyward.
1. Academic misplacement – The student is placed in the wrong level of class (Honors/Dual Credit/AP), or is placed in a class without meeting the pre-requisite.
2. Program change- Student has been accepted into an academic program or the student is no longer enrolled in a specific program of study (choir, band, athletics AP, etc.).
3. Missing an academic class- Student is missing a core class such as English, history, math, or science.
4. Missing a graduation requirement- Student is missing a course necessary to graduate in the upcoming school year.
5. To balance classes so that overcrowding does not occur.
Schedules will not be changed for the following reasons:
1. The student does not like the teacher.
2. Parent does not like the teacher.
3. The teacher does not like the student.
4. The teacher is “too hard.”
5. The teacher is “not hard enough”.
6. The teacher gives too much work.
7. The student is failing the class.
8. The class is perceived by the student to be too difficult.
9. To change the student’s lunch.
10.To have classes with friends.
Personality conflicts will not be justification for changing a class. All conflicts need to be resolved in a mature, professional manner. We ask that the student and parent first take the responsibility to meet with the teacher and work through the problem. If a resolution cannot be reached, then the parent or teacher should contact an administrator to meet about the issue. If a class change is granted by the administration, it will be based on space availability and with the least impact to the student’s schedule. Course changes must be completed within the first 10 days of each semester. If a student adds a course after 10 days, he or she possibly would not receive full semester credit for the course.
Important Information
- We need 100% of our scholars to have a lunch application on file. Please complete the application today! Click the link to get started: https://childnutrition.chisd.net/
Why complete the application? Those who qualify are eligible for SAT/ACT fee waivers and potential college application fee waivers
- It is imperative that scholars arrive at school on time each day. Doors to the building open at 7:45 AM. The tardy bell rings at 8:15 AM. Scholars who are persistently late will receive consequences. Scholars arriving late need to eat or discard of food before they will be allowed to report to class.
- Emergency Operation Drills
TBA
Employment Opportunity
CHHS
Math Teacher
NGC
ELAR, Math, Science, and Special Education
If you know of a great candidate, please direct them our way!
Wall Of Honor
WALL OF HONOR
We are creating a CHHS Graduate Wall of Honor to recognize Veterans and alumni currently serving in the armed forces.
Submit information and a picture to Shanta Mackey at shanta.mackey@chisd.net . Be sure to include the following information:
- Name of Soldier
- Branch of Service
- Graduation Year
- Accomplishment/Rewards
Attendance Matters
A Parent Must Have!!!
Family Access is a web-based service that allows parents/guardians to view school-related information on their students. Information available includes:
- General student demographic information
- Grades
- Attendance
- Schedules
- Discipline records
- Health records
The information in Family Access is 'real time' based on data in the District's Skyward Student Information Management System. However, remember that grades are 'fluid' and change daily/weekly as the teachers add assignments and grades to the system.
Family Access is secured by a unique username and password for each user to assure security and privacy.
CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE TO FAMILY ACCESS LOGIN PAGE
Forgot Your Login or Password:
If you have forgotten your username or password you can click the Forgot Password Link on the Family Access homepage, contact your student’s home campus office, or send an email to familyaccess@chisd.net.
Parent Classroom Visitation Request
- Requests shall be submitted to the campus principal a minimum of 48 hours in advance to properly have administrative supervision.
- All visitors to the school must conduct themselves so as not to interfere with the daily operation of the school program.
- Visitors should not interact with the staff during instruction,
- Visitors should not attempt to interact with students during the observation
- Visitors should not cause a distraction or disruption to the educational process.
- If the visit is deemed a distraction by either the teacher or principal, the visitor will be asked to end the observation.
- No children or additional guest will be allowed to attend
- Observations will be limited to 30 minutes
Have a Concern at CHHS/NGC?
We are often in classes offering support to teachers. We ask that you avoid showing up to the campus unannounced requesting meetings. We will often be unavailable. Please take the time to schedule a meeting with the appropriate individual, following the step below, and we will be happy to address any concerns you may have.
Step One: Contact the teacher/coach/or director and have a meeting/phone conference
Step Two: Contact the Grade Level Assistant Principal/Dean (all issues or grades) or Counselor (schedules/ mental health/academic advisement)
Step Three: Contact the Principal (if a school-wide concern, this becomes step one)
Disruptions on Campus
Free Breakfast for ALL
Social Media Safety
Parents:
You have an obligation to monitor your child's social media account. Social media can be a phenomenal source of communication, however, it also has the potential to be detrimental. Please speak with your scholar about the dangers of social media. Incidents from social media spill over to the school or home without the parent or administrators knowing about anything until it happens.
Know what your kids are doing and help us be able stop to issues that start via social media!
Identification Badges
All students have received a 2019-2020 school ID
The ID is expected to be worn around the neck daily
In the event that they forget the ID, a temporary can be purchased for $1.00
If the scholar does not have a dollar, they can leave their phone as collateral to receive a temporary ID and pay the dollar at the end of the day.
If they need to replace their ID the cost is $5.00
Parking Passes for Cedar Hill High School Students
- The form can be picked up in the SRO office at CHHS
- The student must have a valid Drivers License and proof of insurance.
- The parking decal cost $25
- Consequences for not having a parking pass will be tickets and potentially receiving a boot on the vehicle.
Bow Tie Tuesday
We are starting BOW TIE TUESDAY at Cedar Hill HS and Ninth Grade Center . The concept of Bow Tie Tuesday was originally created in an effort to inspire school spirit, increase morale and build team spirit among staff and students. Wear your bow tie every Tuesday! Encourage your scholar to wear them…. Let's build the Cedar Hill community together.
CHHS PTA News
Subject: TALENT SHOW VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Dear Longhorn Parents & Staff,
Our PTSA is sponsoring this year's talent show and would like to request your assistance. In order for this program to run smoothly, we will need a committed group of volunteers partnering with us to make it a success. Any time you can spare is much appreciated. Please note that ALL volunteers are required to complete the background check prior to. You may do so at https://cedarhillisd.voly.org. This is at no cost to you.
Once you have completed your background check, you may choose where you would like to serve. Click on the Signup Genius link to make your selection. We have some very special talent performing and this will be a show you don't want to miss! Follow us on social media for updates. To sign up click here.
What a great way to spend time with the family enjoying our talented scholars! Thank you in advance for your overwhelming support.
***Upcoming Event Dates***
February 29 – Talent Show
April 11 – 2nd Annual Spring Fling Dance (9th-12th grade invited)
May 8 – Teacher Appreciation Social
***Shoe Drive Fundraiser UPDATE***
THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this endeavour. Every donation helps. We set a goal to collect 100 bags of shoes, which would have essentially been 2,500 pairs of shoes. Unfortunately, we were unable to reach that goal. However, we did collect about 20 or so bags. Stay tuned for more information regarding how we will maneuver since we were unable to reach our target goal.
***PLEASE SAVE THE DATE -> SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29***
Mark your calendar for this year's talent show. We have some very special guest performances that you DO NOT want to miss. Our panel of local celebrity judges and fashion blogger will be in the house! This will be the talent show of all talent shows. Auditions dates will be announced in the coming weeks.
It it never too late to join PTA. Your CHHS/NGC PTSA wants and needs you, but more importantly, your student needs you. Email us at longhornptsa@gmail.com for information on how you can join and serve on a committee. We welcome your ideas.
Remember to follow us on Twitter (@CHLonghornsPTSA) and Like Us on Facebook (@CedarHillHSPTSA). Thank you for all that you do.
Best personal regards,
CHHS/NGC PTSA Executive Board
Tiffany Ingram, President
Teresa Clark-Muhammad, Vice President
Savanah Henley, Treasurer
Saundra Jones, Secretary
Melody Bradley, Parliamentarian
CHHS/NGC PTSA Committee Chairs
Adrian Jenkins, Membership
OPEN POSITION, Fundraising
Ida Gent, Hospitality
Veronica Hutchings, Social Media
Tauncia Franklin, Parent Volunteer Committee (PVC) 2021
Antwanette Lynn, Parent Volunteer Committee (PVC) 2022
OPEN POSITION, Parent Volunteer Committee (PVC) 2023
"We are Longhorn Proud! Thank you for your continued support."
All Pro Dads of Cedar Hill HS
Please take note of the All-Pro Dads Breakfast for the 19-20 School Year!
January 31- 9th and 10th Grade
March 5 -11th Grade
April 24- 12th Grade
Ronnie Jessie, CHHS Chapter Leader 214-356-6953
Larry Jones, CHHS Co-Chapter Leader 214-475-1422
Site Based Decision Making Committee
At this time we will schedule for February 2020
Time : 4:00 PM
Location: Library
Senior Corner
We are excited to see so many of our scholars start to receive college acceptance letters. Please send us a copy of the letter so we can recognize them too! All letters should be emailed to shanta.mackey@chisd.net
https://www.chisd.net/domain/718
Class of 2020,
We are proud to hear that many of you are working on college applications. Here are some things to think about as you complete the process.
ACT/SAT TEST FEE WAIVERS
If you plan to take or retake the ACT and /or SAT scholars with free or reduced lunch can receive test fee waivers. If you participated in an SAT School Day (at Cedar Hill High
School or another high school) and had free or reduced lunch at that time, you will have two test fee waivers in your College Board Account. When you log in to your College Board Account, look for ‘Accept you SAT waiver benefits’. If you do not see this, continue to register for the test. At the payment portion it will ask if you have a waiver. If you cannot select that option, that means your waivers are there. If it tries to charge you, save, log out and request an SAT waiver from your counselor (see directions below). ACT test fee waivers are requested from your counselor. Complete a waiver request form, at the receptionist’s desk, and leave the form with the receptionist. Your counselor will send a pass for you once the waiver has been processed.
COLLEGE APPLICATION WAIVERS
Once you take the ACT or SAT with a test fee waiver, you qualify for college application waivers. SAT will load four college application waivers in your College Board account. Log in to your College Board account. Select mySAT. Scroll toward the bottom of the page to ‘print view you college application waivers’. Open the waivers and type in your email and phone number on the first waiver. You DO NOT need to put your social security number. Click on the next waiver and your email and phone number will populate on the additional three waivers. These waivers have a unique code. Print two sets.One set you will sign and mail to the college(s). On the other set, write the name of the college you sent the waiver to, to keep track of which waiver went to which college If a college says they did not receive the waiver, you will know the correct waiver to resend. If you took the ACT, request an ACT college application waiver from your counselor. Use your SAT waivers first. If you qualify for free or reduced lunch but paid to take the ACT and SAT you can still request college application waivers from your counselor. The National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC) offered fee waivers for students in this situation. If you are applying to an HBCU, check to see if the school is a member of Common Black College Application before using an ACT, SAT or NACAC fee waiver or paying the fee. For ACT or NACAC college application waivers, complete a waiver request form, at the receptionist’s desk, and leave the form with the receptionist. Your counselor will send a pass for you once the waiver has been processed.
COLLEGE APPLICATION FEES AND APPLY TEXAS
If you are completing applications on Apply Texas, at the end when it requests payment, select waiver. If you do not qualify for a waiver select pay the institution. Do not make payment to Apply Texas. You may change your mind about an application you submit. You want to have control over whether or not the college gets the application fee.
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT COLLEGE STATION/UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN AND COLLEGE APPLICATION FEES
Cedar Hill High School is a member of Texas Advance Program with the University of Texas at Austin and we are a Century Scholar School with Texas A&M University at College Station. These memberships wave the application fee for these two universities for all Cedar Hill High School seniors. If you apply to the University of Texas at Austin or Texas A&M University, request their waiver during the payment portion of the application.
COMMON BLACK COLLEGE APPLICATION
Cedar Hill ISD has paid the fee for all of our seniors to join Common Black College Application. This membership will waiver the college application fee to 56 HBCUs. Select APPLY NOW, set up your account then enter chhs2019 in PROMO CODE.
DALLAS COUNTY PROMISE
Be sure to complete the Dallas County Promise steps. Dallas County Promise should be an option that all of our seniors have on the table in May.
Remember to check out the Resources Page on the high school’s website for all things college!
If you are interested in being a veterinarian see the link below for a summer camp at Texas A&M University at College Station. The application opens December 1st and closes January 17th.
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox?projector=1&messagePartId=0.1
Texas Caucus of Black School Board Members $2000 scholarship opportunity! https://tcbsbm.net/resources/forms
Primary Election- Student Clerk Workers Wanted!!!
It’s that time again when we start looking for Student Clerk Workers for the upcoming Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Primary Election. With each election a new application must be filled out and submitted. It is very important that each student is aware of the steps and criteria you must meet in order to work on Election Day.
PLEASE NOTE THAT AN APPLICATION SUBMISSION DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACEMENT. Applications must be legible, timely, and students must communicate with the Elections Department, their parents, and the Election Judge. DEADLINE for application submission is Friday, January 31, 2020 for the Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Primary Election. Students will be sent an email on this date and will be prioritized for placement by the date and time of their response back. You can EMAIL your application to: (studentelectionworker@dallascounty.org) or FAX (214-819-6301).
Pay Rate: $12/hour, maximum of 14 hours. Also, 17 service hours can be acquired by participating.
Applications: Since this election will be conducted on a Tuesday. The principal’s signature will be required. A parent’s signature is not required when the student is 18 years of age. Age is not the determining factor for the program, so any student still in school that is 16 years or older (including those over 18) are eligible until they graduate. **Please, write legibly!** The APPLICATION IS ATTACHED TO THE NEWSLETTER.
Questionnaire: After an application has been submitted, students will receive an email from our department with a link to our questionnaire. Students will need to complete and submit their questionnaires.
TRAINING: Students are required to attend training. The training schedule has not been finalized at the moment. Once the training days have been established, you will receive an email with the following signup dates.
*Subject to change tentative dates and times.*
New Graduation Venue and Time
The fall semester of your senior year is now behind you and the spring semester will be an exciting time for Cedar Hill High School seniors. The approaching graduation signifies the end of a high school career and recognizes the hard work and commitment from both the scholar and their families.
The district wants to inform you that we are making changes this year to the commencement ceremonies for Cedar Hill High School. Please note,
Cedar Hill High School Graduation Ceremony will take place:
Thursday May 21, 2020 @ 7:30pm
Mansfield ISD Center for the Performing Arts
1110 W. Debbie Lane
Mansfield, TX 76063
We are aware that this is a change from previous years, and felt it important to notify you as soon as possible.
We believe the venue allows for a better experience for your scholar; the Mansfield lSD Center for the Performing Arts is closer, parking will be much simpler and the venue is state of the art.
Additional information regarding the commencement ceremony will be shared in the coming weeks. We thank you in advance for your cooperation in making this a memorable experience. It has been an honor working with your scholar at Cedar Hill HS.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at darryl.henson@chisd.net.
FAFSA Information
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the class of 2020 opened October 1st. If you want any financial assistance with paying for college you will need to complete your FAFSA. FAFSA is a free application for college-bound (trade school, technical school, two-year college or four-year college) scholars to see if they qualify for federal grants, loans and/or work study.
- Grants-money that does not need to be paid back
- Loans-money that is borrowed and will need to be paid back
- Work Study-students are given a part-time job,with pay, on campus
Completing the application does not obligate you to take what is offered, it just lets you know what you qualify for. If you do not think you will qualify for grants, it is still important to complete the FAFSA. Colleges have several grants and scholarships and not all are need based. There can be merit based grants and/or scholarships you may qualify for but you will not be considered unless you submit a completed FAFSA. Many private scholarships require a completed FAFSA as well.
The first step in completing the FAFSA is for you and at least one parent to obtain a FSA ID. A FSA ID allows you (if you filed taxes) and your parent to electronic link your FAFSA to the IRS to download a previous year's tax information. Current seniors starting college in the fall of 2019 will need to submit 2018 tax information. Your FSA ID also allows you and your parent to electronically sign your FAFSA. If your FAFSA is not signed electronically, it has to be printed, signed and mailed to the Federal Student Aid Office and to each college. This could delay the process. The grant and scholarship money could be gone by the time the paperwork is received and processed.
Be sure to save the username, password and email address used to create the FSA ID. I suggest to make FAFSA a contact on your phone. Most phones have a note section under each contact where this information can be saved..
2020 graduates should be completing the 2020-21 FAFSA. If you plan to take college classes in the summer of 2020, after graduation, you need to complete the 2019-2020 FAFSA as well.
Here is the link to FSA ID website. FSA ID.gov
Here is the link to the FAFSA website. FAFSA.gov
Food Deliveries to Campus
Cedar Hill High School and Cedar Hill Ninth Grade Center will not allow food deliveries via UberEats, DoorDash,GrubHub, etc. Students who violate this policy, will be subject to consequences and their food WILL NOT be delivered. Food Deliveries are only allowed by parents, guardians, or someone listed on the emergency contact list for the student and must be received in the main office before the assigned lunch period. Lunch will not be extended because a students was waiting on food.
We welcome parents to come and eat with their scholar. Please email the appropriate grade level administrator 24 hours prior to wanting to visit.
If you have questions or concerns email Letiticia Brown at
letitia.brown@firstgroup.com or Evonne Stewart at evonne.stewart@firstgroup.com.
You can also call 972-293-8531.
CHHS Counseling Assignments
Camille Vaughn
Lead Academic Counselor
Last Name A-Ed
Email: camille.vaughn@chisd.net
(469) 272-2000 Ext. 7023
Kimberly Burns
Counselor
Last Name Eg-Ka
Email: kimberly.burns@chisd.net
(469) 272-2000 Ext. 7027
Bonnie Baker
Counselor
Last Name Ke-Rod
Email: bonita.baker@chisd.net
(469) 272-2000 Extension 7170
Patrice Gray
Counselor
Last Name Rog-Z
Email: patrice.gray@chisd.net
(469) 272-2000 Extension 7246
CHHS Administrative Staff
Campus Principal
William Petty
Associate Principal
12th Grade Scholars
Traci Bragg
Assistant Principal
11th grade Scholars
Keric McGowan
Assistant Principal
10th Grade Scholars and General HS 9th Grade Scholars
Nicki Edwards
ECA Principal
ECA Scholars
Contact for Dual Credit and Advanced Placement
Shanta Mackey
Dean of Instruction at CHHS
Girls and Boys Basketball vs Grand Prairie
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020, 04:30 PM
Cedar Hill High School, Longhorn Boulevard, Cedar Hill, TX, USA
Boys Soccer
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020, 06:00 PM
Waxahachie High School, US Hwy 287 Bypass, Waxahachie, TX, USA
Girls Soccer
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020, 06:00 PM
Grand Prairie High School, Gopher Boulevard, Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Mandatory Cheer Parent Meeting
Thursday, Jan 30, 2020, 06:30 PM
Cedar Hill High School, Longhorn Boulevard, Cedar Hill, TX, USA
Girls and Boys Basketball vs Waxahachie
Friday, Jan 31, 2020, 04:30 PM
Waxahachie High School, US Hwy 287 Bypass, Waxahachie, TX, USA
Girls Soccer
Friday, Jan 31, 2020, 06:00 PM
Lake Ridge High School, Day Miar Road, Mansfield, TX, USA
Boys Soccer
Friday, Jan 31, 2020, 06:00 PM
Mansfield Summit High School, Turner Warnell Road, Arlington, TX, USA
9th and 10th Grade Comprehensive HS -All Pro Dad Breakfasts
This breakfast will be for all 9th and 10th-grade dads, mentors, and father-like individuals.
Friday, Jan 31, 2020, 07:30 AM
Cedar Hill High School, Longhorn Boulevard, Cedar Hill, TX, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Mandatory Cheer Parent Meeting
Thursday, Feb 6, 2020, 06:30 PM
Cedar Hill High School, Longhorn Boulevard, Cedar Hill, TX, USA
CHHS Graduation
Thursday, May 21, 2020, 07:30 PM
Mansfield ISD Center for the Performing Arts, West Debbie Lane, Mansfield, TX, USA
Cedar Hill High School
Website: https://www.chisd.net/Domain/11
Location: 1 Longhorn Boulevard, Cedar Hill, TX, USA
Phone: 469-272-2000
Twitter: @Cedar_Hill_HS