CSHS Weekly Bulletin
April 9-14, 2018
School Finance
Dear Cougar Family,
Since this is our first week of state-mandated testing, I thought I would uplift you all with another topic: School Finance.
As public educators, I think it is incredibly important that we are well-informed of topics related to our field when we are questioned by the public, so here are a few resources to help you become both knowledgable and articulate on school finance:
- Will the Truth About Texas' Robin Hood Plan Lead to Its Demise?- The Dallas Morning News
- State Funding & Its Impact on Klein ISD-90 Seconds with Bret (see video below)
- Education State Funding & the Effect on Your Property Taxes- KBTX Focus at Four
Please be sure to review all test duties, instructions, and whatnot before Tuesday morning. Keep in mind that our 9th and 10th graders are testing this week when you consider homework assignments, tests, and after school practice. (Yes, EOC days are jeans days.)
May you all have an amazing week!
As always, COUGAR PRIDE!
Tiffany
Parent Contact Reminders
- At least every two weeks, send an informational email home to all parents/guardians. Include items such as upcoming projects/assignments, due dates, resources they can use to help their students, links to web pages, etc.
- When a student is struggling, be proactive in communicating with parents/guardians BEFORE the grades is finalized. Let parents be your partners in helping our students achieve. Make sure they understand the process of retesting/reassessing for your subject area.
- If a student fails for the six weeks, a parent should have been well aware of the student's struggles before the report card comes out. Call the parent/guardian and invite them to be part of helping their student succeed. Email if you are not able to reach them on the phone, but make sure they reply to you, so you know they received the email.
Spring Final Exam Schedule
Spring is in the Air!
Please remember that our common expectations are the key part of creating an environment at CSHS in which students can strive for success. Take a moment to make sure you are helping communicate these common expectations to our students (and to your sub via your sub notes):
1) IDs: Students must wear them from when they enter the building to when they exit after school.
2) Tardies: Please do not let students in without a pass after the tardy bell.
3) Hall Passes: When a student leaves your classroom, he/she needs either a bathroom pass that clearly indicates the student is from your classroom and has permission to use the restroom nearest your room OR a blue hall pass that is completely filled out. More hall passes are available in the attendance office.
4) Hall Duty: Students should be met by lots of smiling faces as they make their way to the next class.
5) Dress Code: Holes in jeans (above the fingertips for both boys and girls), short shorts, leggings without a fingertip-length shirt, and hats are the most consistent dress code violations that administrators are seeing. Please check students as they enter your classroom. Often, we do not see a student out of dress code until lunch, which means they've gone by at least 4 teachers before we see them.
Your Feedback is Desired & Required...Regarding 504, SPED, & ESL Students!
It is IMPERATIVE that teachers complete AND return the student information sheets for students served under 504, SPED, and ESL. The accommodations each student receives are based on this input and the feedback is invaluable to help those in attendance make good decisions with the student and his/her family.
There is a DUE DATE on the top of the form and the information gets entered into the computer system prior to the meeting to help expedite the process. Make sure you are upholding your teacher responsibilities by taking care of this important task.
ARD/504 Invitations--Be Sure to Click Yes!
The spring is certainly a busy time of year, and we know that any time away from your classroom is hard for both you and your students; however, another important part of our jobs is to attend ARD and 504 meetings. If you are on campus the date you are asked to attend an ARD or 504 meeting, our expectation is that you accept that invitation.
If you are getting multiple invitations for the same day or are feeling overwhelmed about the scheduling, please contact the assistant principal for the your department.
Duty Schedule
Check the full schedule here and mark the dates in your calendar.
Please be sure to see the full duty schedule on the Teacher Resource Guide. Direct any questions regarding duty to Mr. Davis.
Morning Duty
Afternoon Duty
Upcoming Events
4/19: Morning Activity Schedule for Summa Cum Laude Meeting in LGI
4/24-25 AP Exam Pre-administration Sessions
4/30 Strutter Banquet
5/1 CSISD Hall of Fame Banquet
5/3-5 UIL State Academic Meet
5/8 Biology EOC
5/9 Algebra I & US History EOCs
5/10: Morning Activity Schedule for Cougar Awards Practice
5/10 FFA Banquet
5/14 Cougar Awards
5/21-22 UIL State Academic Meet
5/23 Morning Activity Schedule for Senior Celebration Practice
5/23 Senior Celebration
5/28 School Holiday
5/31 Early Release for Students/Graduation Practice/Senior Sunset Supper
6/1 Staff Development Day/Graduation