Clemens Counselor Connection
College, Career & Military Information May 4 - May 8
Contact Information
Email: counselorname@scuc.txed.net
Website: https://www.scuc.txed.net/domain/2575
Location: 1001 Elbel Road, Schertz, TX, USA
Phone: 210-945-6501
Twitter: @ClemensCounsel
Dear Buff Family-
Welcome to May! Our newsletter this week contains a lot of info regarding end of the year procedures. Even though we have a few weeks of Remote Learning left, there are several dates of other activities taking place in the upcoming weeks that you won’t want to miss. We look forward to celebrating these events virtually with our kids. It truly is hard for us not being there in person to love on our kids. We know that they have worked hard and deserve these recognitions!
We have asked seniors to submit any acceptance letters and/or scholarship awards to us throughout the year. The last day for seniors to submit these is May 22, 2020. Please be sure your senior has given this info to your child’s counselor. We also welcome pictures of our seniors with their acceptance letters to post on Twitter.
As the end of the school year is on the horizon, please encourage your children to keep working hard. It is critical that they are working with and communicating with their teachers to complete assignments and recovery as needed. Please don’t hesitate to ask for help.
Please stay healthy and safe. We look forward to seeing our Buffs!
Clemens Counselors
Yearbook Pick-Up
When: May 18th - 21st
9:00am - 1:00pm
Where: Samuel Clemens HS
PAC center/Bus Lane
Pick Up Procedure
Enter the back entrance behind the Stadium off of Elbel Rd.
Drive around to the PAC center and bus lane.
Remain in your vehicle and proceed to the pick-up location.
Reminders
Bring an ID (school, state, or military issued ID) to verify identity.
Remain in your vehicle. Do Not Park and approach the pick-up location.
You cannot pick up anyone else’s yearbook.
If you have any questions about your yearbook order, email bhernandez@scuc.txed.net
Clemens Textbook, English Novel, Calculator, and Library Item Return
May 18 through May 21
9:00AM to 1:00PM
Book Return Instructions:
Be sure to gather all outstanding books belonging to Clemens: Textbooks, library books (or anything else that might have been checked out from the library), calculators, etc.
Please make sure all personal papers and such are removed from the books.
Please fill out the receipt form (document below) and print it out. If you do not have a printer, you may just write the same information on a sheet of paper.
Enter the Clemens front/Main entrance driveway at Elbel Rd. Proceed to the front door entrance. If there are cars waiting in front of you, please allow them to drop off and exit before you get out of the car. If no wait, proceed to the front entrance walkway and exit the car with books (etc.) and a completed receipt form.
Place the books (items) on the table provided with the receipt on top and step back several feet. Mr, Harris will verify the items match the receipt and sign it.
Proceed to exit the school
SAT & ACT and AP/IB Testing Information
In addition, we are working with the College Board, ACT, Inc., and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to mitigate the impact on our many Texas students participating in these programs. This letter contains updates on the House Bill 3 (HB 3) SAT, ACT, TSIA and Industry-Based Certification (IBC) testing and reimbursements as well as Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) testing.
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/college_prep_assessments_4.21_v2.pdf
How do I contact my counselor?
We are here and ready to help. Just reach out if you need us!
Feel free to email us or call us on our temporary office numbers listed below:
Ms. Williams
Ms. Zeithammel
Ms. Dunkley
Ms. Maldonado
Ms. Soto
Ms. Garza
Ms. Salas
Ms. Gossett
Ms. Barber
Military Student Transition Consultant
I need a transcript
Please include the following information:
Full Name:
ID:
Date of Birth:
Schools/Scholarships requesting a transcript:
Social Worker - Raquel Rodriguez
Have you had changes in your living situation?
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have had changes and need assistance. Examples of change may include becoming displaced, having to move in with a family member, move to a shelter, live in an RV park, live in a car or motel, if you are couch surfing, if you have been evicted or if you have lost your home due to foreclosure, COVID-19, loss of a job or any other reason.
In addition, if you need referrals for food assistance or have not been able to purchase your senior student’s cap and gown for graduation due to financial difficulty, please let me know.
I can be reached by email at: rrodriguez@scuc.txed.net. You may also text or call 210-802-6732 to leave a message and let me know the best way to contact you. Please leave a message. I will return phone calls from this phone number, 210-802-6732. Thank you!
Communities in School
Melinda Gonzalez, LMSW
Temp office #: 210- 816-0463
Angela Brown, LMSW
Temp office #: 210- 904-8702
Communities in Schools Google Classroom code: s4grwbs
classroom is: xlar3zl
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District News regarding the COVID-19
STAAR EOC Testing
Governor Abbott and TEA have cancelled all EOC/STAAR testing for the remainder of this school year including summer testing. Students taking a course for first time credit this year will have their testing requirements waived for those courses. See the latest correspondence from TEA.
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/200331_Assessment%20Guidance.pdf
Information from the Texas Education Agency
Get the latest updates and frequently asked questions sections:
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FAFSA
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