Crockett Cougar Chatter
February 2019
Mark your calendars!
Future Important Dates
February 12th: CAC Meeting 5:30 Library
February 12th: PTSA Meeting 6:00 Library
February 13th: National Hispanic College Fair
February 14th: Orchestra Spirit Night at Bush's Chicken on Brodie
February 15th: Student Holiday, Staff Professional Development DOI Day
February 16th: Tex-Ann competition @ Seguin HS
February 18th: Student Holiday, Parent Teacher Conference Day
February 22nd: Last day to purchase your yearbook for only $55
February 23rd: Practice SAT 9am-1pm, room 19
February 23rd: Tex-Ann competition @ Vandegrift HS
February 26th - Parent info meeting for Tex-Ann tryouts - 6pm in dance studio
February 28th - Parent Choice Sheet / Course Information Night: 6:00-7:00 PAC & Library
February 18 - March 8 - Choice Sheet Course Selection Window at Crockett ECHS
March 7th: Late Start Day
March 18th-22nd: Spring Break Holiday
April 4th: Late Start Day
April 7th: Cap10k
April 19th: Student Holiday, Staff Professional Development Day
May 2nd: Late Start Day
May 24th: Last Day of Classes for Students
May 27th: Staff and Student Holiday
May 28th: Student Holiday, Staff Professional Development Day
May 29 - Graduation (10:00 am)
CROCKETT HIGH SCHOOL VERTICAL TEAM CALENDAR w / District of Innovation Days UPDATED 6.21.18
Please join us for Parent Teacher Conference Day at Crockett Early College High School, Monday, February 18th.
Teachers will be available to meet with you from 8AM to 4PM. Teachers will be taking a brief lunch from 11-1145AM, and will NOT be able to meet at that time.
Come to discuss current grades, classes that will be available to your child next year, and any questions or concerns you may have.
We look forward to seeing you on Monday in the cafeteria! No appointment necessary.
The Crockett Vertical Team has been approved for the following District of Innovation date: February 15th for the 2018-19 school year. This date will be used as a student holiday. Please organize your family's calendars accordingly.
Come out and support girls Basketball!
Girls’ Basketball will take on Boerne Champion in San Marcos tonight, Monday, February 11th, in the bi-district round of playoffs, after finishing the season with a 31-5; 12-2 record, and ranked 16th in the state.
Important Dates for Choice Sheets!
Parent Choice Sheet / Course Information Night:
Thursday February 28, 2019 6:00-7:00 PAC and Library
Choice Sheet Course Selection Window at Crockett ECHS:
February 18 - March 8, 2019
The Crockett PTSA (Parent Teacher and Student Association) needs your help! Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings, which are the 2nd Tuesday of every month. This month we will be meeting at 6:00 pm in the back of the Crockett library. Our next meeting is February 12th. Membership is only $10 for the year! Joining is quick and easy and can be done online at JoinPTA.org! Come and see how YOU can make a difference!
Attention All 9th Grade Parents:
Crockett's Early College High School application is now open! Early College High School is a rigorous academic program that provides students with an opportunity to graduate high school with their high school diploma as well as an Associate's Degree... for free! All students are welcome to apply! You can access the application and more program information at crockettechs.weebly.com.
The ECHS application deadline is March 15th, act fast because space is limited! You must apply to be considered for the program.
If you have questions please contact Ms. Capps, ECHS Coordinator at brittany.capps@austinisd.org or at 512-414-7808.
Atención padres de grado 9:
¡La solicitud de Colegio Temprano de Crockett High School ya está abierta! Colegio Temprano es un programa académico riguroso en que los estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de graduarse de la escuela secundaria con su diploma y con su título de asociado ... ¡y es completamente gratis! Todos los estudiantes son bienvenidos a aplicar! Puede acceder la aplicación y más información del programa en crockettechs.weebly.com.
La fecha límite para la solicitud de ECHS es el 15 de marzo, ¡actúe rápido porque espacio es limitado! Tienes que aplicar para ser considerado por el programa.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la Sra. Capps, Coordinadora de ECHS a brittany.capps@austinisd.org o al 512-414-7808.
Senior Boys Basketball Game
Orchestra Spirit Night
Crockett Orchestra is holding a Spirit Night at Bush's Chicken and you're invited!
Thursday, February 14th at Bush's Chicken on Brodie Lane from 5-8p.
Enjoy delicious chicken and support your school Ochestra with Cougar Pride!
Be sure and tell them you're from Crockett!
Please Join our Cap10k Team
Crockett Community,
On April 7th, join us on our winning streak for the largest and second fastest HS team. Don't worry if you don't run - walking and jogging is also encouraged. You can do it!
Current registration for school teams is $30. The fee will then increase each month until the race. Here is the link to join and encourage students to join - https://eventdog.com/a/eventpage.php?eID=12701&dID=0.
Our goal is to register one to two students per adult. We can do it! Just be sure to select Crockett HS and carefully select t-shirt sizes as changes cannot be made during packet pick-up.
Congratulations to ALEXIS MENDIETA!!!
Alexis Mendieta won tickets to this year’s SXSW (valued at $1,200) through our Design Firm’s program E4Youth!!! Her capstone portfolio blew the judges out of the water and not only is she able to attend the full week at SXSW but she also has also received a paid internship with a local design firm at Capitol Factory over the summer!
If you see her, give her a huge congratulations! We are so proud to give our students’ these opportunities in the design industry!
Check out the portfolio she built in the Design Firm Class:
Start Up Kids Club Pitch YEA!
https://mailchi.mp/33b5579319c5/in-case-you-missed?e=fa1332237e
Wrestling Wins Big!
Please congratulate our Crockett Wrestlers on a great district championship. All will represent Crockett thisweek in the regional championships.
1st place
Kevin Hansen
Vivika Green
Shanya Green
2nd place
Murcillo Cojullum
3rd place
Jennelle Dennis
4th place
Kailey Capitillo
Regional Qualifier- Alternate
Elijah Flores
Coaches
Anthony Kuharski
Christine Sauceda
Thanks for another successful blood drive!
Crockett staff and students had 22 donors presented to donate, for a total of 17 whole blood donations!
Thanks to everyone that participated in this blood drive!
News from our Guitar Program
We are excited to share that a Mindfulness class will begin to be offered to our students and will take place in Room 150 (Entrepreneur) every Wednesday during F.I.T.
Alateen Meetings at Crockett HS
Communities In Schools (CIS) has partnered with local Alateen sponsors to bring weekly Alateen meetings to Crockett HS. Alateen provides support and resources for teens whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking, substance abuse, or mental illness.
Teens come together to:
· share experience, strength, and hope with each other
· discuss their difficulties
· learn effective ways to cope with their problems
· encourage one another
For additional information or to recommend your student for these meetings, please contact Tara Domasco, CIS Program Manager, at 512-414-7810.
College Readiness Checklists for 2018-2019
Because Crockett Early College High School is committed to preparing all students to Graduate College, Career, and Life Ready, check out the College Readiness Checklists for your student's grade level for important information, events and dates. Please visit with your child's school counselor for more information.
9th Grade College Readiness Checklist
10th Grade College Readiness Checklist
Administrative, Front Office, Student Support Contact information for the 2018-2019 School Year
Front Desk /Main Number 414-2532
Principal: Kori Crawford 414-7806
Principal's Secretary: Diane Carrizales 414-7806
Academy Director: Jordan Benson 414-7898
Assistant Principal, 12th grade: Tiffany Farris 414-8012
Assistant Principal, 11th grade: Rudy Cisneros 414-7803
Assistant Principal, 10th grade: Travis Barrett 414-7802
Assistant Principal, 9th grade: Shana King 414-1053
Lead Counselor-ECHS: Mary Wynn 414-0461
ECHS Coordinator: Brittany Capps 414-7808
Counselor - 12th grade: Michael Quintana 414-7602
Counselor - 11th grade: Kathy Golden 414-7813
Counselor - 10th grade: Amy Rogers 414-7835
Counselor - 9th grade: Courtney Wortham 414-7886
Guidance Secretary & Parent Cloud: Janice Snyder 414-7884
Team Leader - Mark Dawson 414-1054
Attendance Clerk: Carmen Ledesma 414-7807
Bookkeeper: Lilly Trevino 841-1702
Data Processor: Nancy Garcia 414-7873
PEIMS Coordinator: Rosa Robinson 414-7846
Registrar: Kathy Alvarado-Romero 414-7811
Parent Support Specialist: Ron Reed 414-7851
Graduation Coach: Michael Hidalgo 414-7879
Librarian: Claudia Gibson 414-7844
College and Career Center: Michelle Kailey Snyder 414-0460
Communities in Schools: Tara Domasco 841-1646
Special Education Coordinator: Bill Johns 414-7860
Nurse: Julie Carr 414-7888
Head Custodian: Veronica Santos 414-7852
School Resource Officers:
Angélica Covington y Darrell Cheney 841-7606
Crockett High School
Kori Crawford
Principal
Email: kori.crawford@austinisd.org
Website: www.crocketths.org
Location: 5601 Manchaca Road, Austin, TX, United States
Phone: (512) 414-2532
Twitter: @AustinCrockett