Longhorn News 1/26
NGC Edition
#NoExcusesNoAlibi
Miller's Message
Enjoy Life, Give 100%, Leave No Regrets!
Lunch Changes:
2 lunch periods
- A lunch 11:35 to 12:05
- C lunch 12:15 to 1:15
No open containers are allowed in the building at any time ( Starbucks, Fast Food Soft Drinks, etc)
No food or candy is allowed to be visible in the classroom.
If you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached at Jason.Miller@chisd.net and Dr. Henson can be reached at Darryl.Henson@chisd.net
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
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.
Open Container of Food or Drinks
Scholars are not allowed to walk around the building with visible open containers or fast food.
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).
Credit Recovery Attendance Redemption
If your scholar needs to recover credit for any class they will come home with a letter from the counselors that explains the process and days.
Student Pick Up
We ask that you do not pick up students during lunch or transition. Please schedule all appointments accordingly.
Early Release Cut-Off
Clear Bag Policy
Important Information
- 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
Math, Science, and Special Education
If you know of a great candidate, please direct them our way!
Make-Up Final Exams
Any student who missed a final exam will receive a grade of “Incomplete” for their semester grade.They will have the opportunity to contact the teacher during the first two weeks of the spring semester to take the final exam and receive the appropriate letter grade for the class.
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
End of Course/STAAR Information
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 offered to all CHHS/NGC scholars and are listed below. All sessions will begin at 8:00am and will end at noon. All scholars must enter through door 11 at Cedar Hill HS, near the cafeteria.
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020
Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Test Day Information
** 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!
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
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
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.*
Food Deliveries to Campus
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.
Parent Food deliveries need to arrive to the campus before 11:30 AM and the scholar will be responsible for coming to the office to pick it up.
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.
NGC Counseling Assignment
NGC Administrative Staff
Cassundra Gipson
Assistant Principal
Campus Discipline Coordinator
Scholars letters A-J
Cassundra.Ross-Gipson@chisd.net
Tammie Wilson
Dean of Instruction
Scholars letters K-Z
Girls and Boys Basketball vs Grand Prarie
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020, 04:30 PM
Cedar Hill High School, Longhorn Boulevard, Cedar Hill, TX, USA
Girls Soccer
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020, 06:00 PM
Grand Prairie High School, Gopher Boulevard, Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Boys Soccer
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020, 06:00 PM
Waxahachie High School, US Hwy 287 Bypass, Waxahachie, TX, USA
Mandatory Cheer Parent Meeting
You only have to attend one 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
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.
Boys Soccer vs Summitt
Friday, Jan 31, 2020, 06:00 PM
Summit High School, Turner Warnell Road, Arlington, TX, USA
Girls Soccer
Friday, Jan 31, 2020, 06:00 PM
Lake Ridge High School, Day Miar Road, Mansfield, TX, USA
Mandatory Cheer Parent Meeting
You only have to attend one parent meeting.
Thursday, Feb 6, 2020, 06:30 PM
Cedar Hill High School, Longhorn Boulevard, Cedar Hill, 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