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,

Happy Mother's Day to all our Longhorn Mamas out there! We hope your day is full of blessings and love!

Thanks for all the love you showed us this past week for Staff Appreciation Week! We are so thankful for your kindness and generosity, the luncheon was OZ-SOME and the notes and treats were perfect! You are appreciated!

Keep making those SMART decisions with behavior, academics, and attendance...it all matters!

Decision Day was a success! We celebrated with food, fun, music and prizes! Big Shoutout to Mrs. Ford for all the planning and to our GRHS staff that came out to help and have a little fun with us as we celebrated our Longhorns that are College, Career, and Military bound! Special thanks to LCISD Board President, Joy Williams, and our LCISD Director of College and Career Readiness, Lindsey Troutman for joining in the Longhorn Celebration!

Dress code still matters, so please make sure you are WELL within it each day! That means your shorts are LONG enough, shorts can be SEEN WELL BELOW those oversized t-shirts, no mid drift showing (which means the length of your shirt matters too), and no hoodies UP inside the building.

ID's are mandatory...or exemptions will be declined! This is NOT a new rule!

If you do not have an ID at this point, you will need to purchase a new one for $5 in the library from 8:00-8:15am. If you choose not to, there will be a HOLD placed on your account for the end of year. (NO exemptions/graduation/final grades, etc) Remember No ID = No Tech visible! 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.

The front office is open daily 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

Madelyn Gage - GRHS Nurse (Medical/COVID questions) madelyn.gage@lcisd.org

Sandra May - GRHS Nurse (Medical/COVID questions) sandra.may@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:

• INCOMING FRESHMAN ATHLETES - MEET THE LONGHORNS NIGHT -MAY 24TH!
• FINAL EXEMPTION SCHEDULE AND CRITERIA
• GRHS ATHLETIC PHYSICALS AND SUMMER CAMPS
  
• AP TESTING CONTINUES THIS WEEK!
• YEARBOOKS SOLD OUT!
  
• NEXT SENIOR NEWSLETTER COMING OUT BY MONDAY!
  
• COLLEGE WEAR WEDNESDAY!
  
• NO PHONES/AIRPODS/HEADPHONES OUT DURING CLASSTIME and NO Hoodies pulled UP inside the building!
• ID's are mandatory EVERY DAY! If you need a NEW ID/Lanyard- you can purchase them for $5 in the library from 8:00-8:15 daily. Must be visibly worn on the TOP half of your body. NO ID = NO PHONE OUT AT ANY TIME!
• Transcript and VOE Requests Procedures

Maximum semester exam exemptions allowed: (IF you ALSO meet critera 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

• 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. 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 (including lost textbooks)
• 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.

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) [see campus information/details], AND/OR
• AP student exam completion [with mock exam practice recommended]

Spring 2022 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

EOC 2022 Score Final Exam Option

• If a student scores “Masters” on their EOC test 2022 spring administration, they may exempt the semester final exam for the content class where they earned a “Masters” in Math, Science, English or Social Studies.
• EOC final exam option applies to first time EOC takers and re-testers

SAT (11th grade): March 2nd, 2022 Final Exam Option * if scores are available due to the postponement of the SAT School Day

• SAT registered 11th grade student must successfully attend and complete the scheduled SAT exam on March 2nd, 2022.
• 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
• 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 2022 ELA final exam and/or spring 2022 math final exam. Student has demonstrated CCMR readiness

Physicals will take place at the Reading Junior High Gyms (8101 FM 762 Rd; Richmond, TX 77469)

All Athletes, Cheerleaders, Band, and Drill Team Members are required to have an athletic physical on file with the Athletic Trainers, or they will not be allowed to participate.

Physicals must be dated after May 1st, 2022, to be valid for the 2022-2023 school year.

Physicals are required to participate in SAC (Summer Strength & Conditioning) camp, open gym, before and/or after school practice, athletic period workouts, as well as all band & drill team practices and events!

Please see flyer for more details and instructions on how to pay for your physical. If you have any questions, please contact George Ranch Athletic Trainers: Lance Hale (lhale@lcisd.org) or Audrey Yager (Audrey.yager@lcisd.org), or you may call 832-223-4361.

Please read the following information carefully.

Morning exams: Students must be ready to enter testing room at 7:45 a.m. If you are not present for the exam at 7:45, you may be counted absent and not be allowed to test. Students need to make arrangements to get to school on time and allow for traffic, trains, etc.

You should bring the following items to the exam room:

• Several sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers) for completing multiple-choice answer sheets

• Pens with black or dark blue ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams

• A watch (in case your exam room does not have a clock that you can see easily) The watch cannot beep or make any noise

• Up to two calculators with the necessary capabilities if you are taking an AP Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics Exam. (Visit www.collegeboard.com/ap/calculators to learn more about the calculator policy for each of these exams, and for a list of authorized calculators.)

• A ruler or straightedge if you are taking an AP Physics Exam

DO NOT bring the following to the exam room:

• Cell phones, digital cameras, personal digital assistants (PDAs), BlackBerry smartphones, Bluetooth-enabled devices, MP3 players, e-mail/messaging devices, or any other electronic or communication devices. GRHS is not responsible for any damaged or stolen electronics.

• Books, compasses, mechanical pencils, colored pencils, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, or notes

• Rulers and straightedges (except for Physics exams)

• Scratch paper (notes can be made on portions of the exam booklets or, for Chinese Language and Culture and Japanese Language and Culture, on scratch paper provided by the proctor)

• Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions

• Watches that beep or have an alarm – no smart watches!

• Ear plugs

• Portable listening* or recording devices (even with headphones) or photographic equipment

• Food or drink*

• Clothing with subject-related information

* Unless this has been preapproved as an accommodation by the College Board Services for Students with Disabilities office prior to the test date.

BE ON TIME for your exam: 7:45 a.m. for the morning administration and 12:00 p.m. for the afternoon administration. Students may not be dismissed until an exam has officially ended; do not ask to leave early if you finish before the end of the exam. If you play a sport or have a job, it is your responsibility to inform your coach or employer of your AP Exam obligation, and arrangements should be made accordingly.

Students who normally have C or D lunch will go to B lunch and then report directly to the testing room by 12:00 pm. If you are taking two exams in the same day, you will need to bring a sack lunch that day. You will not have the time or opportunity to go through the lunch line in the cafeteria

If you are scheduled for a STAAR test on the same day as your AP exam, you will take the AP exam on the scheduled day and take the STAAR test on the make-up day.

Get a good night’s rest before your exam and eat a nutritious breakfast. You are allowed to bring a snack and beverage for your 10-minute break. However, food and drink are prohibited in the exam room. It is advisable to bring a sweater in case the room temperature is below your comfort level.

You are required to abide by the policies of both the College Board and George Ranch High School during the exam period. Any misconduct will be reported and could jeopardize your AP Exam score.

*Please make sure you are signed up for the correct exams by reviewing your Total Registration testing schedule.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, feel free to contact me. Good luck!

Mrs. Reeves, AP Coordinator

creeves@lcisd.org

Do you dream about traveling the world? Travel is so much more than just planes and trains!

Join us in Greece to taste the amazing food and explore the incredible sights. Come to our informational meeting on May 11th at 6:30 PM to learn more about Ms. Guidry's upcoming 2023 trip to Greece.

Your family can RSVP to the meeting here: https://bit.ly/3xwfi6Z

Expectations are Clear!

Not adhering to the campus expectations is not an option. I have been crystal clear and also personally review them every morning on announcements. If you choose to NOT follow them, you are choosing to accept the consequences, including ISS, OSS, possible ALC, and of course the loss of your exemptions. Most of our campus is doing a great job with this, but if you are one that is NOT, now is the time to fix it. Disrespect will get you in trouble, so the sooner you understand rules/policies are meant to be followed, not argued, the more successful you will be not only in school but in life. If you are causing unnecessary work for us, due to non compliance to very fair rules and expectations, you will be suspended, because we are focusing on the Longhorns that are trying their best and making end of year academic success as the priority.

Driving and Parking Reminders:

• Please make sure you are parking in YOUR designated parking spot (that was paid for). A few students have been parking in visitor parking, you will be towed moving forward, there are no warnings. We're short on spots for subs and various district personnel visiting the campus for the day when you take these spots.
• Leave a little earlier, by you running late, you are causing major parking lot safety concerns. No more u-turns on 762 to bypass the traffic light, because this is very dangerous. Fort Bend County has been notified so they will start patrolling it.
• Speeding and cutting across the parking lot will result in you losing your driving/parking privileges. The safety of our Longhorns and staff is too important to me.
• Parents dropping off students in the parking lot, you will need to stay in the driveway, or pull in a spot to drop off, blocking the parking spots for staff is keeping them from being on duty on time. This creates an unsafe environment for us, and that cannot happen. Thanks for your help!

DOWNLOAD A COPY HERE ▶️ http://bit.ly/3Ce8ADe

**ATTENTION JUNIOR PARENTS**

Needing Junior parents who want to volunteer to help with Prograd on Sunday, May 22 after graduation. You will earn points for your student next year. If interested please contact Monique Degeyter at mdegeyter@me.com or 281-989-1466

• 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.

SAFETY IS KEY! Being responsible for 2600+ 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.

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

On Friday and Saturday, April 29th and 30th, the varsity boys track and field team had 6 athletes participating at the regional track meet. Competing in the finals on day 1, the Longhorns had seniors Kaleb and Kyle Kiser in the triple jump, while fellow senior Luke Ingelmo competed in the pole vault. The twins, Kaleb and Kyle finished 4th and 5th respectively, while Luke placed 6th. On day 2, seniors Michael Menely and Kaleb Kiser participated in the high jump. Both would clear opening height, but fall short on their second heights, along with 8 other competitors. Opting out of a jump off, Kaleb would finish 9th. For Michael though, he would choose to participate in a jump off, seeking to break the school record and score points. Coming up short of the school record, he would better his placing and finish 5th. In the running events of day 2, senior Shane Gardner would enter the finals of the 110m hurdles with the 2nd fastest time from day 1, while junior Ife Famogun would enter the 300m hurdles with the 6th fastest time from day 1. Shane Gardner would punch his ticket to the state meet, placing 2nd in the 110m hurdles; while Ife would better his time and place, running just short of a personal best, but placing 3rd and just missing the state meet. Congratulations to the young men on such and great season and good luck to Shane Gardner as he will compete for a second year at the state meet in the 110m hurdles.

Please fill out the survey shown below if you are interested in trying out for the 22-23 George Ranch High School tennis team.

Being a part of the George Ranch Tennis Team is a full time commitment as we compete year-round. Tryout Dates: 7/20, 7/21, 7/22, 7/25, & 7/26

Link to Online Form: https://forms.office.com/r/KJ6gD1mdDw