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Happy Sunday GRHS Peeps,

Happy Easter! I hope your family had a great long weekend! It's time to HOP TO IT! Only 7 more weeks to go! Keep making those good choices! See you on Monday!

Please log in and see if you have any fines for the additional ID's you had to buy due to not having yours with you. This is part of your dress code, and has been a rule all year, make sure you get it taken care of now. I do not want you caught off guard when your exemptions are NOT approved due to outstanding fees. I have included the directions below. Check today and take care of paying it this week please!

Congrats to Coach Noonan for being named the 6A-20 Tennis Coach of the Year and congrats to Charlize and Santiago for making 6A history and making it to Regionals! We are proud of all of you and can't wait to see you shine on April 11th!

Our GRHS African Student Association (ASA) put on an Amazing Showcase Thursday Night! Great job Longhorns!

PROGRAD SCHOLARSHIP DUE DATES COMING APRIL 15TH - DON'T MISS OUT SENIORS!

Save the Date: Athletic Physicals - May 15th @ RJH!

Keep BEING THE ONE to wear your ID and be in dress code. This is NOT optional, so there is no need to be disrespectful when we are holding you accountable. Rules are just expected to be followed, whether you agree with them or not. That's life. Your everyday choices matter and that includes your respectful body language and good manners...that I KNOW your parents taught you.

ID Weekly Reminder

ID MUST be worn visibly on the top half of your body EVERY DAY! I announce this EVERY SINGLE MORNING. If you cannot find yours please scan the Blue/Yellow QR code in this newsletter, in the classrooms, or hanging in the front of the school service window to buy one. We will continue to do ID sweeps, and anyone without one will be charged $5 and given a new one. This is NOT optional, as it is part of dress code, but more importantly a safety measure so we can quickly see who belongs and who does not on campus.

Assistant Principal Support Team (ALPHA split by LAST NAME)

Assistant Principal contact info (by last name alpha split):

Chris Cuellar - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split A-EK) ccuellar@lcisd.org

Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split EL-LA) cyanta@lcisd.org

Jessie Eilenstine - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split LE-P) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org

Marqueshah Coy - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Q-Z) mcoy@lcisd.org

Counselor Support Team:

Jamie Rufo (alpha split A-Dan) jrufo@lcisd.org

Stacey Richards (alpha split Dao-Hou) stacey.richards@lcisd.org

Abraham Vil (alpha split Hov-Mom) abraham.vil@lcisd.org

Alicia Henley-Stegent Dual Credit & (alpha split Mon-Sac) alicia.stegent@lcisd.org

Ashley Hunt (alpha split Sad-Z) ashley.hunt@lcisd.org

Carin Reeves 504/AP creeves@lcisd.org

Francheska Arias - College Career Facilitator (CCF)- francheska.arias@lcisd.org

Marci Macha -George Ranch Registrar - mamacha@lcisd.org

Nicholas Cavallo - Campus Athletic Coordinator (boys athletic questions/concerns) ncavallo@lcisd.org

Alicia Dutch - Assistant Campus Coordinator (girls athletic questions/concerns)

adutch@lcisd.org

Included in this edition of our GRHS Longhorn News:

• Senior/Junior Prom Ticket Link Now Open!
  
• Tennis Makes 6A-20 History - Heading to Regionals as Individuals!
• PROGRAD SCHOLARSHIP DUE DATES COMING APRIL 15TH!
  
• Check to see if you have Library/ID Fines - No Exemptions approved if this is not cleared. Please take care of it this week!
• ATTENDANCE MATTERS! All notes MUST be turned in within 5 days of when you return! (see link in newsletter)
  
• Save the Date: Athletic Physicals - May 15th @ RJH!
  
• We are SOLD OUT of parking spots for this year.
  
• NHS provides Peer Tutoring Every Wednesday Morning in the Library!
  

• Getting your permit? Please request your VOE using the link provided in this newsletter.
  

• Dress Code and IDs Still Matter!
• AIRPODS, HEADPHONES, EARBUDS ONLY ALLOWED DURING LUNCH AND ADVISORY (NOT allowed to be worn during transition times in between classes) I need you to be able to hear me for safety reasons.
  
• Early Pick-Up Procedures and Contact Info

Come support your favorite Maroon Track dancer on Friday April 21 or Saturday April 22, as they showcase all the talent and skills they have learned this year! Performances by Polly Ryon Dance Classes, Reading Dance Classes, George Ranch Dance Classes, Charms JH Dance Team, GR Sparkle Squad, Belles JV Dance Team, and of course the National Award Winning Lariettes Varsity Dance Team! This show will be sure to transport you into a new world of color!

• Show days and times are Friday April 21 & Saturday April 22 at 6:00 pm in the GRHS Auditorium
• Students receive a $5 discount on tickets
• DVD's and flowers will be on sale in the lobby during both shows. We will also have a silent auction going with some pretty special items!
• CLICK HERE to access FRIDAY NIGHT tickets which includes performances from the PRMS & RJH dance classes, as well Lariettes, Belles, & Charms
• CLICK HERE to access SATURDAY NIGHT tickets which includes performances from the GRHS dance classes, Sparkle Squad, as well Lariettes, Belles, & Charms. There will also be a special Senior Ceremony at the end of this show only.
• For any questions, please contact LNDP Director, Mrs. Suey, by emailing brittany.suey@lcisd.org

Class of 2023 Project Graduation

*** WAIVERS are due May 1st. All Seniors are invited to attend but will only be allowed to attend if a waiver and the $15 is turned in by May 1. Waiver is attached and can be returned by email (grhsprograd2023@gmail.com) or brought to Mrs. Light in room 1400. $15 can be cash or Venmo (grhsprograd2023)

*** SCHOLARSHIP application - due April 15. It is a digital application and can be found at this link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwUXuW0tTZU-U-oc-wvaVgd0nDqiP6KNlgj_ehIl10e3v0nA/viewform

Maximum semester exam exemptions allowed: (IF you ALSO meet criteria below)

• Grade 9: Two classes per semester
• Grade 10: Three classes per semester
• Grade 11: Four classes per semester
• Grade 12: All classes per semester

District Exemption Policy:

• No more than 3 absences (indicated by A or A-A or U on attendance record) in the class period in which you are requesting the exemption.
• An 80-semester average or above (4th, 5th, and 6th six weeks’ average).
• No more than 3 office referrals, with no more than 1 assignment to ISS(not to exceed 3 days). No assignments to ALC or out-of-school suspensions.
• No outstanding fees, fines, or residency holds.
• Any absences, reduction in course grade below 80, fine, or discipline referral AFTER the exemption declaration may negate final exam exemptions.

Additional Semester Exam Options (these are in addition to the regular District Exemption Policy above)

College Board Advanced Placement Final Exam Options

• An 80% semester average, or above, in the AP course, AND/OR AP student participation in mock exam(s) AND/OR AP student exam completion [with mock exam practice recommended]

Spring 2023 CTE Course Certification Final Exam Option

• CTE enrolled student will register for the associated CTE course certification
• CTE enrolled student must successfully attend, complete, and pass the scheduled CTE certification assessment during the spring 2022 semester
• CTE certification assessment fees paid via CTE district office

SAT (11th grade): March 1st, 2023 Final Exam Option

SAT registered 11th grade student who successfully scores a 480 (EBRW) and/or a 530 on the Math portion may elect to exempt their spring 2023 ELA final exam and/or spring 2023 math final exam. Student has demonstrated CCMR readiness

• SAT registered 11th grade student must successfully attend and complete the scheduled SAT exam on March 1st , 2023.
• SAT registered 11th grade student must successfully earn a score of 480 Evidence Based Reading & Writing (EBRW)
• SAT registered 11th grade student must successfully earn a score of 530 on Math portion

Students will complete an assignment in the GRHS Counselor Corner Canvas page. Deadline is May 2nd!

If you need qualifying test scores, be sure you have registered to take the TSIA2 or the Next Gen Accuplacer!

Please visit the Counselor Corner Canvas page for a step-by-step video that will walk you through this process or stop by 2327 with questions.

Application Process 2023-2024 for Fall/Spring: GRHS Counselor's Corner 2022-2023 (instructure.com)

Dual Credit Course Approval Form Submission for Fall/Spring 2023-2024 (instructure.com)

All students must follow the expectations, parents please speak to your student, this is not optional.

• Current GRHS ID's on the second you walk through our doors.
• Do NOT open exterior doors to ANYONE!
• Shorts must have at least a 3 inch inseam which means I can EASILY see them well below the bottom of your t-shirt/sweatshirt.
• There should be NO visible mid-drift (skin) showing between your tops and your bottoms. Just wearing a jacket (that is wide open is not acceptable). Zip it up ALL DAY or wear a longer shirt please! Thanks!

If you are needing a VOE, we are able to help you by clicking this button below to request! Please allow 48 hour (business day) turn around on all requests. You will be picking these up in the student service window, and we will let you know when it is ready!

ATTENTION ALL LONGHORNS: Due to HIGH DEMAND we’ve ordered an additional 100 books to sell to Longhorn students, parents and community members! To order your book, go directly to Balfour.com (we cannot sell books directly through GR) and place your order and pay securely. The book will be delivered to your student in May at The Ranch!

Here is the link: https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=131949

See the visual below for help!

madelyn.warner@lcisd.org

Student badges will serve as the student ID and SmartTag all in one card. With this ID our GRHS students are able to ride the bus, purchase breakfast/lunch, check out library books, able to use their personal devices (phones/airpods, etc) during lunch and advisory.

Refusing to wear your ID visibly on the top half of your body, is not an option, and will result in the consequences stated on the consequence chart below. Please make sure you are wearing your OWN ID.

Every GRHS student has been gifted an ID, protective plastic cover, and lanyard. It is imperative that our Longhorns adhere to this expectation, as this is part of the daily dress code for staff and students. If you need another badge or lose this one there is a $5 replacement cost. This is NOT optional, it is part of dress code. You can pay by cash or it will be charged to your student library account, for EACH replacement you need. Please note that a hold will be placed on your semester grades, transcripts, and final exemptions if this fine is not cleared.

Need a REPLACEMENT ALREADY?

If you are needing to PURCHASE ANOTHER student ID, please use the QR code (above) to request one. You can either pay $5 cash when you pick it up, or we will charge your school library account if you do not have cash. Emails will be sent in Skyward to parent and student emails each time you are charged.

Questions and Documents that you will need to have ready when you start the ONLINE process for next school year:

1. Copy of Drivers License UPLOADED (NO PERMITS allowed)
2. CURRENT Insurance Card UPLOADED (with GRHS student LISTED AS DRIVER)
3. Vehicle Make, Model, Year, Color, and License Plate Number
4. 1st color zone selection, 2nd color zone selection.
5. Parking Pass Payment Receipt UPLOADED
6. Rules and Regulations Acknowledgment read and signed

Our Admin Team is ready and willing to support! We are available (via email) during business hours and will be promptly getting back with you for assistance.

Please feel free to reach out to your child's Assistant Principal (alpha split by last name) for student specific concerns or assistance.

Heather Patterson - Principal hpatterson@lcisd.org

Chris Cuellar - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split A-EK) ccuellar@lcisd.org

Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split EL-LA) cyanta@lcisd.org

Jessie Eilenstine - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split LE-P) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org

Marqueshah Coy - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Q-Z) mcoy@lcisd.org

Nicholas Cavallo - Campus Athletic Coordinator (BOYS athletic questions/concerns) ncavallo@lcisd.org

Alicia Dutch - Assistant Campus Coordinator (GIRLS athletic questions/concerns)

mailto:adutch@lcisd.org

Our GRHS Counselors, College Career Facilitator, and Registrar are ready and available to support you. The best way to contact them is via email and they will be getting back with you for assistance as soon as possible. (Alpha Split by Student LAST Name for Counselors)

Counselors:

Jamie Rufo (alpha split A-Dan) jrufo@lcisd.org

Stacey Richards (alpha split Dao-Hou) stacey.richards@lcisd.org

Abraham Vil (alpha split Hov-Mom) abraham.vil@lcisd.org

Alicia Henley-Stegent Dual Credit & (alpha split Mon-Sac) alicia.stegent@lcisd.org

Ashley Hunt (alpha split Sad-Z) ashley.hunt@lcisd.org

Carin Reeves 504/AP creeves@lcisd.org

Francheska Arias - College Career Facilitator (CCF)- francheska.arias@lcisd.org

Marci Macha -George Ranch Registrar - mamacha@lcisd.org

The newsletter highlights:

• Important upcoming dates and events
• Setting up a meeting with Mrs. Arias
• College application resources
• SAT/ACT/TSI Testing Info
• SchooLinks resources
• and much more!

Be sure to check it out and keep the link handy! GRHS CCMR Newsletter

The GRHS UIL Accounting team repeated as 23-6A Team Champions at District Competition at Clements HS on 3/24. The team’s individual placings: Jake Miller – 1st, Caleb Murray – 2nd, Carlos Perez – 4th and Nicholas Dailey – 5th. With the repeat the team advanced to Regionals at Seven Lakes HS on April 22. Great work and good luck gentlemen!

Varsity with a W to kick off the weekend! Mariah Garner with her 5th homerun on the season! Jesyca Johnston and Kamaryn Radford with in the park homeruns. Zaria Turner fire in the circle and great defense behind her. Big thank you to GR Baseball for always helping us out!!

Game 1: The Longhorns JV Baseball Team took on the Travis Tigers in their Monday Double Header this week. Game 1 went to the Horns by a score of 8-5. Offensive highlights included a Home Run by Brady Payne & a 3 run triple by Caden Hall to lead a Longhorn rally