Website: https://lcisd.org/campuses/georgeranchhs/home
Location: 8181 FM 762 Road, Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: 832-223-4200
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Twitter: @WeAreGRHS

Happy Sunday GRHS Longhorns,

A goal without a plan is just a wish. Now, I know with this warm weather we are all wishing summer would be here already, but there is plenty of work left to do. So let's start this week by PLANNING to do our best and finish strong with attendance, academically in classes, and good behavior by following ALL the rules and expectations that have been in place since day one. Watch what you are posting on social media, as there are REAL consequences to that. You may think it goes away in 10 seconds, or once you delete it, but unfortunately once you post it, someone has saved it and reposted it. Protect your digital footprint by choosing to think BEFORE you put things out there. Ask yourself, is it helpful, TRUTHFUL, or positive? If not, don't do it! There are some adults that need to follow this advice too, as you saw last week when someone mentioned George Ranch in a false hoax that originated in Florida. Rest assured I will always take this seriously, but I am so thankful for the parents that let me know, and came straight to the source to verify before "assuming" that what they read was true and insighting undue stress and fear for our community. You are the best, and I appreciate you! Lastly, for my Longhorns as we wrap up another successful year, don't just wish to do better...CHOOSE to do better by making Gr-eat choices everyday!

Thanks to the GRHS ABC, River Pointe Church, and our GRHS PTO for showing us love this week for Staff Appreciation! Thanks to all our parents that donate to make this week of spoiling for our large staff happen each year! Your kindness is so appreciated and we definitely felt loved!

Thanks to all the Longhorns that are helping us make GR (and the bathrooms) a CLEANER and SAFER place to be each day, it's working, and I have MORE Gift Cards! Thanks for your help! Keep it up! (More info in the newsletter)

*EXEMPTIONS WILL BE WIPED OUT IF YOU HAVE FINES*

Please log in and see if you have any fines for the additional IDs 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!

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

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 as well as help someone that may not be conscious due to a medical emergency.

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:

• Check to see if you have Library/ID Fines - Exemptions will be wiped out if your still have fines! Please take care of it this week! Thanks to all of you that already did this!
  
• Registration for 2023-2024 Dual Credit Courses is now closed!
• ATTENTION SENIORS- Graduation Rehearsal and Campus Walk moved BACK to Monday Morning (May 15th) due to AP testing! Sorry about the confusion! See flyer below. Senior Update email coming out Monday - Check your email! Stay tuned for next week's Smore...it will be all about celebrating our Senior Class of 2023 as we lead up to graduation on the 17th!
• ATTENDANCE STILL 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!
  
• Summer Camp Opportunities - Scroll to the bottom!
• 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

Students that submitted a Complete Course Approval Form on the GRHS Counselor Corner Canvas page will be registered for dual credit courses if they have eligible test scores and pre-requisite requirements. Students should check their submitted assignment in Canvas to confirm it says Complete. If not, then they need to stop by 2327 to complete their Course Approval Form. If students requested dual credit courses but did not complete the Course Approval Form in Canvas, then they will be removed from their dual credit courses for next school year.

For students taking the May TSI or Next Gen test, please check the testing roster outside room 1300 for your assigned testing day, time, and location.

Reminder: Do not bring drugs into this building, or I will be asking your parents to join you in your classes and walk you to the restrooms when needed. Longhorns, we are better than this! It's time to make the right choices and finish strong! Your classmates and your health are worth it to me!

Want to help? Here is what I will need on the tip line:

1. Name(s) or if you don't know them, a VERY DETAILED description of what they look like/or what they are wearing. This is very important.
2. EXACT time and EXACT bathroom they were in. We can use cameras to track them down.
3. Your name (which will stay anonymous except from admin). If you CHOOSE to help us and we catch them, you will be earning a reward.

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 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

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.

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