George Ranch H.S.

Website: https://lcisd.org/campuses/georgeranchhs/home
Location: 8181 FM 762 Road, Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: 832-223-4200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreGRHS/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Twitter: @WeAreGRHS

Happy Sunday GRHS Longhorns,

We had another eventful week at the Ranch and this coming Friday will lead us right into a week long Thanksgiving break! I hope that you take this time to refill your cup with family and friends and step away from the daily grind of school work. I am asking my school staffamily to do the same, as we too need that time to refill our cups so that we can keep showing up as our best self for our Longhorns! This will be the last GRHS news until the Sunday before we return on November 28th.

PTO is continuing their THANKFUL tradition to gift each GRHS Staff-amily member with a pie to enjoy with their family over the break and they need your help since we have 210 staff members in our family! No need to be homemade, we are just so thankful for your support! We have about 80 pies, but need to reach our goal of 210 so that EVERY STAFF MEMBER CAN GO HOME WITH A PIE, so we still need your help. Pies can start being delivered Monday-Thursday in the front office! We appreciate your generosity

Please use the signup link to confirm your donation. GRHS PTO: Thanksgiving Pies (signupgenius.com)

Speaking of COUNTING OUR RANCH BLESSINGS. As we head into this week of Thanksgiving, I am including a short "THANK-A-STAFF MEMBER" survey for you to fill out and allow me to share that gratitude with a GRHS Staff member that you feel is making a positive difference on our campus or for your Longhorn! I know this little gesture is priceless to our educator hearts! (Please scan the QR code below)

Behavior Check!

We have been more than generous with working around some troublesome behaviors that developed throughout this past year and a half with school not looking or feeling the same, but we have been in school long enough now to RELEARN the expectations again. The amount of time spent by our staff on these type of things during a hard year already, is stopping. We are raising the bar to back where I set it in the fall of 2019 when I was first asked to take this job, and I expect you to follow suit.

• No ID = NO PHONE USE (even at lunch) If you refuse to put them up, it's a write up.
• Phones must be put away at all times in the classrooms, unless there is an instruction purpose GIVEN by the teacher and the sign is on GREEN. If you refuse to follow this, it will be a write up.
• Ignoring teachers/staff when they are asking you to put on ID or to put your phone up will be a write up. (That's just disrespect)
• In the hallways without an ID AND a pass during class time, will be a write up. Parents- if you wonder why grades are slipping...it's their personal devices and lack of urgency to participate in class.
• Instigating, participating, or videoing an altercation (regardless of how small) will be a write up. If you are part of a fight, you will be placed at ALC.

Let me say...that you are BETTER than this, but the lack of respect (post COVID) that many are showing is not fair to the MAJORITY of our Longhorns and Staff that are here for the right reasons and doing what they are asked to do. Do better...because you ARE better!

Color Guard Tryouts are this week! (see the flyers)

Congrats to Coach Gaines and her Lady Basketball Longhorns on her first program sweep WIN at the Ranch! Also BIG shoutout for the Moonlight Madness Event that she and Coach Henry hosted....I see GR-eat things coming for GR Basketball!

National Signing day was a hit with 7 current GRHS Athletes signing to play athletics at the next level next year! Congrats to you all!

No ID ON = No Phone/Airpods/Headphones!

ID's are mandatory! No more temporaries will be issued. If you need a NEW ID/Lanyard- you can purchase them for $5 in the library from 8:00-8:15 daily! Lanyards/ID's should be on the second you step through the doors each day. Please make sure you are following this rule as well as being in dress code and to ensure that you are not written up for non compliance. This will affect your exemptions.

The front office is open Monday- Friday 8:00-4:00pm to assist you. You can also directly email us or call 832-223-4200 during the same hours. We are happy to help!

Admin contact info (by last name alpha split):

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

Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Dao-Hou) cyanta@lcisd.org

Jessie Eilenstine Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Hov-Mom) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org

Judy Momanyi - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Mon-Sac) judith.momanyi@lcisd.org

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

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

Vivian Patton - GRHS Nurse (Medical/COVID questions) vpatton@lcisd.org

GRHS Counselors: (by last name alpha split)

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

Included in this edition of our GRHS Longhorn News:

• PTO Needs your donation help with Thanksgiving Pies for our Staff-amily!
  
• Holiday Craft Fair at GRHS! Calling all crafters...get a booth!
• Behavior Check In!
• Celebrating Career Development Week with our CTE Teachers and Longhorns!
• ASVAB Test Coming Up- Sign up by Nov. 17th!
• FINAL EXEMPTION PLAN
• ID's are mandatory! No more temporaries will be issued. If you need a NEW ID/Lanyard- you can purchase them for $5 in the library from 8:00-8:15 daily.
  
• Check out our FINAL November Library Event! Must pre-register using the QR code!
• Winter Color Guard Tryouts this week!
• SOCCER and TRACK Tryouts are coming!
  
• ALL GRHS STUDENTS NOW HAVE ID'S and are expected to be wearing them visibly on the top half of their body ALL DAY, EVERY DAY! NO ID...NO PHONE!
• COVID Temporary Protocols-How to report and stay connected-Campus notifications
• Transcript and VOE Requests Procedures

PTO Needs your help in providing a Thanksgiving Pie to each GRHS staff member. No need to be homemade, we are just so thankful for your support! WE NEED 130 more! :)

Please use the signup link to confirm your donation. GRHS PTO: Thanksgiving Pies (signupgenius.com)

Thank you for supporting your GRHS Staff and the PTO Team.

Howdy Longhorns!

If you are a 10-12 grade student interested in potentially enlisting in the military, you will need to take the ASVAB test. We will be offering the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test on December 2, 2021. Please click the below link to register for the exam. The deadline to register for the exam is November 17, 2021.

https://www.lcisd.org/students-parents/testing-information

Please note that if you have successfully completed the registration form a pop up will appear stating "you have successfully completed the form". Our campus testing coordinator, Mrs. Thomas will be notifying registered students the exam details and room location.

If you are a student between the 4th and 12th grade you are eligible to join in the fun! Mathematics is all around us: Your favorite NBA players’ stats, the technology in your mobile phone, the Fibonacci sequence in nature, the Golden Ratio in architecture…the list is endless! Math can be practical, it’s all around us! We want you to show us where you see it in your day to day life. You might stage these photos, but you also might see something mathematical on your way to school!

• Starting on October 25, 2021, send us your math photo until February 18, 2022 (one entry per person).
• Photos must be your own original work, taken on your cell phone, digital camera, etc. and they must not be edited in any way
• No filters, photoshopping, etc.
• Fill out this Google Form, so we have your information in case you win!
• Also, post the photo to your socials tagging us
• TAG US! Be sure to tag @themathcon on Instagram, @MathCON on Twitter, and @MathCON on Facebook and ALWAYS use #mathconphoto2022
• Use hashtags and promote your picture in your social media stories
• Include the title of your photo when posting
• Use these for reference to learn more about photography in mathematics:
• The Mathematics of Digital Photography
• The Rule of Thirds

The MathCON team will vote on the top 3 best photographers and those students will be awarded a monetary prize. Student winners will be announced and displayed at the Finals Competition on April 30, 2022.

See previous years’ photos on our Instagram!

Maximum semester exam exemptions allowed:

• 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

• A semester grade average of 80 or above in class to be exempted

• No more than THREE absences in a class. Days missed because of approved school-related or school-sanctioned activities and pre-approved college days shall not count against a student. Compulsory attendance still applies for students. Any student placed in quarantine by an outside entity (physician, County, parent, etc.) will need to provide documentation to the campus for the absences to be excused [including virtual conferencing attendance].

• No more than 3 office referrals, with no more than 1 assignment to ISS not to exceed 3 days. No assignments to ALC or suspensions.

• No outstanding fees/fines

• Concurrent or dual credit course exemptions are not governed by LCISD exemption policy.

*A reduction in grade below 80, fine, or discipline referral after the exemption declaration may cause the student to be ineligible for the exemption.

College Board Advanced Placement Final Exam Options

· An 80% semester average, or above, in the AP course

Have you ever wanted to explore Greece? Well, here is your chance! Mrs. Guidry is planning a trip to Greece during summer 2023. This trip will include many amazing adventures including trips to the Panathenaic Olympic Stadium, the Prison of Socrates, and the Parthenon. We will also take a cruise of the Saronic Islands.

There will be an informational meeting on Monday, November 15th, 2021 at 6:30pm in classroom 2412. You must RSVP for the meeting; https://bit.ly/3BHZtbV.

• LANYARDS W/GRHS ISSUED ID - ALL GRHS STUDENTS SHOULD NOW HAVE AN ID AND LANYARD AND ARE EXPECTED TO BE WEARING IT 100% OF THE TIME INSIDE OUR BUILDING!
• NEED A NEW LANYARD/ID BRING $5 to the library between 8:00-8:15am!
• GRHS ID's must be VISIBLY WORN on the TOP half of your body. If you refuse, you will have disciplinary consequences. NO more temporaries will be given out.

Being responsible for 2645 students is a big job, and I need for all GRHS staff to be able to identify and assist students quickly. Thanks for following this rule.

If your student test positive for COVID-19 please follow the steps below ASAP to notify the campus and we will be getting back with you within a day with the next steps to keep your student as connected to learning during this temporary quarantine period.

*They will have FULL access to their Teacher's Canvas pages (where notes and/or PowerPoint will be posted after taught that day) and a zoom link to access the designated "REMOTE CONFERENCING TEACHER- Yvonne Miller-Jones - to help assist them during this temporary period.

TWO PEOPLE THAT NEED TO BE EMAILED IMMEDIATELY:

1. GRHS Nurse - Vivian Patton vpatton@lcisd.org
2. Your student's Assistant Principal (listed below by last name alpha split)

Admin contact info (by last name alpha split):

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

Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Dao-Hou) cyanta@lcisd.org

Jessie Eilenstine Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Hov-Mom) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org

Judy Momanyi - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Mon-Sac) judith.momanyi@lcisd.org

Brian Forshee Associate Principal (Alpha Split Sad-Z) bforshee@lcisd.org

In the email please include:

1. Student Name
2. Grade Level
3. Student ID
4. Date of Confirmed POSITIVE

ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE STEPS ABOVE OUR GRHS "REMOTE CONFERENCING TEACHER" WILL BE EMAILING YOU AND YOUR STUDENT WITHIN 24 BUSINESS HOURS WITH HOW YOU WILL BE SUPPORTED THROUGH THIS TEMPORARY PERIOD.

Here is her contact info, in case you have further questions.

Yvonne Miller-Jones Yvonne.millerjones@lcisd.org

The 2022 GRHS Legacy Yearbook is on sale now! Go to Balfour.com, enter George Ranch HS in the Search Bar on top and click on the yearbook below. You may order the book, any accessories you’d like and even order a Senior Tribute Ad for your CO2022 grad right from the website. Payment is secure on the Balfour.com website and the book will be delivered to your student next May at The Ranch.

Remember Longhorns, the earlier you order the better the price of the book! Order today!

Questions? Get in touch with Mr. Terrando at 832.223.4236 or via email at thomas.terrando@lcisd.org.

Verification of Enrollment (VOE) Request

If you are needing to request a verification of enrollment (VOE), to obtain a student permit or license, please email Mrs. Lujan at blujan@lcisd.org

In the email request, please include student's id number. Please note that it takes 1 business day to process VOE request.

Please note that VOE expires 30 days after it is signed.

Child Support/ Verification of Enrollment Letter

If you are needing to request a VOE letter for child support, please email Mrs. Hall at rhall@lcisd.org

This letter will list the student's expected graduation date and confirm the student is currently enrolled.

Please note that it takes 1 business day to process VOE letter request.

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

Brian Forshee - Associate Principal bforshee@lcisd.org

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

Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Dao-Hou) cyanta@lcisd.org

Jessie Eilenstine Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Hov-Mom) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org

Judy Momanyi - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Mon-Sac) judith.momanyi@lcisd.org

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

Nicholas Cavallo - GRHS Campus Athletic Coordinator (athletic concerns/questions) ncavallo@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 within 24 business hours. From schedule questions, college questions, transcript requests, to any student concern our GRHS team is here to assist you and your child. Feel free to email them with any questions or concerns. (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

Lauren Ford - College Career Facilitator (CCF)- lauren.ford@lcisd.org

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

GR divers competed in the Cy-Fair ISD Dive Invite for 3 meter diving on Friday, 11/5, and 1 meter diving on Saturday, 11/6. Lainie Light placed 2nd in the 3 meter diving competition on Friday. On Saturday, the results were as follows: Gabby Bracksieck- 6th, Reagan Grafe- 7th, Tuck Wray- 5th.

Attention to all female students interested in trying out for the girls track and field program for the 2021-2022 school year. The Requirements are an athletic physical, rank one online paperwork, be in good standing with academics, behavior, and attendance. Please email Coach Dutch at adutch@lcisd.org to receive a link to the online tryout packet which is due November 19th, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. there will be an athlete /parent meeting at 530pm to 630pm in the LGI room. Mandatory try outs start Monday November 29th. If you are not cleared you will not be eligible to try out for this season. Those that are currently active in other sports will have their tryout upon the completion of their seasons.

Varsity put together a solid home win vs Klein Forest. Savannah Velazquez led the team in scoring with 19 points, Leslie Forun with 13. JV had an all around balanced team win. Freshman dominated with Autumn Coonfield with 18 points, and Vashti Pollard with 14.

The George Ranch Freshman A Team beat Katy High School 60-54 on Monday. Offensively, the longhorns were led by Sean Johnson with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Tyler Collins helped with 15 points and several assists. Defensively, Gabriel Mhaonwu played a great game protecting the rim with several blocks. Gabriel ended the day with 16 points and 12 rebounds. The longhorns will defend homecourt against the Manvel Mavericks as they try to extend their winning streak to two games on Monday evening.

The George Ranch Freshman B Team beat Katy High School in overtime 46-36 on Monday. Offensively, the longhorns were led by Travis Valerian with 16 points. Defensively, Maddox Laurie played a great game stealing the tying basket to take the longhorns to overtime. The longhorns will defend homecourt against the Manvel Mavericks as they try to extend their winning streak to two games on Monday evening.

The George Ranch JV B Team beat Katy High School 39-37 on Monday. Offensively, the longhorns were led by Michael Osakwe with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Also, Aiden Tong and Karson Harris combined for 17 points to lead longhorns to their first victory of the season. Defensively, Jake Bradley played a great game with several steals and 5 boards. The longhorns will defend homecourt against the Manvel Mavericks as they try to extend their winning streak to two games on Monday evening.

The George Ranch Longhorns competed but came up short against the Katy Tigers 60-49 on Monday. Offensively, the longhorns were led by Chidiebube Chiakwelu with a double-double, 16 points and 10 blocks. Liam Dawdy helped with 9 points and several boards. Defensively, the longhorns were able to cut down a 21 deficit to a 2-point game with 4 minutes left on the clock but came up short at the end. The George Ranch Longhorns and the Manvel Mavericks will face off at 7:00 pm on Monday night at home.

Coach Cavallo is our Longhorn Softball Staff Member of the Week!! Proud of the hard work he and his guys put in this season! Thanks for all you do for us!!

Love our girl, Hayley! Always giving 100% and ready to be the best teammate! A true leader! And she’s gotten into like 20 colleges! Hard work and hustle out here for Longhorn Softball!!