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Happy Sunday GRHS Peeps,

We may only have 6 more weeks, but there is still lots more learning and showing up to do! Don't take your foot off the pedal just yet! Shout out to our PTO and amazing parents for your donations to our sweet 5th six weeks staff treat bar! We are so blessed to have your support!

This week was full of GR-eatness from band taking STATE, choir winning sweepstakes, girls track winning district, Hope Squad's Day of Hope, and finally celebrating our rich diversity and many cultures around the Ranch with our Cultural Parade down mainstreet on Friday! It was amazing! It's always a GReat day to be a Longhorn when we are celebrating all the GReat things happening around us!

**ONLY ONE MORE OPPORTUNITY TO TEST!**

Please note, you must have passed the TSIA2 (or other qualifying tests) to be approved to take Dual Credit Classes for 23-24. If you have NOT your dual credit classes will be dropped! Register today with the QR code below! We will have ONE more opportunity for dual credit students to test on May 15th and 16th. This round of testing is only for students wanting to take dual credit courses for the 2023-2024 school year and have determined they don’t currently have the test scores for eligibility for the courses they have requested. Don't be caught off guard in the Fall!

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!

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:

• Check to see if you have Library/ID Fines - No Exemptions approved if this is not cleared. Please take care of it this week! Thanks to all of you that already did this!
  
• Senior/Junior Prom Ticket Link Now Open! Prom is April 28th!
  
• Cultural Parade was AHHH-mazing! Great Job Stu-Co for Organizing!
• Hope Squad's First Day of Hope was Perfection!
• Please note, you must have passed the TSIA2 (or other qualifying tests) to be approved to take Dual Credit Classes for 23-24. If you have NOT your dual credit classes will be dropped!
  
• GREATNESS for our Band and Choir 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!
  
• Summer Camp Opportunities!
• 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)

*** PROGRAD -
*The celebration will take place May 17 at Main Event in Stafford - after graduation
*Students must be dropped off at GRHS by 11:45 pm - buses will leave at 11:45 pm to take students to Main Event
*Students should change before arriving at GRHS. No-one will be allowed in restrooms at school to change.
*Students may NOT be dropped off at Main Event.
*No one will be allowed to leave before 5 am
*All food and entertainment is provided. Students do not need any money.
*No bags, purse, backpacks, pillows, blankets, etc. may be brought . Students may bring phones and chargers only. Feminine products will be provided.
*Any medication that may be needed overnight must be checked in with the ProGrad chair Monique Degeyter. She will monitor and assist students as needed.
*Students must be picked up by an ADULT (not a Senior) at Main Event by 5 am. Students will not be allowed to drive their own cars home or ride home with other Seniors unless an adult (not a Senior) is driving.
*Any special dietary requests must be made by May 5th.

All questions can be emailed to grhsprograd2023@gmail.com.

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

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

Four runs in the third inning led Varsity past Fort Bend Dulles 7-0 on Friday. The offensive onslaught by GR was led by Kathleen Dolan, Abigail Bergeron, and Macie Burks, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning. Varsity fired up the offense in the first inning, when an error scored one run for GR. GR scored four runs in the third inning. The rally was led by doubles by Dolan and Bergeron and a single by Burks. Zaria Turner led the George Ranch George Ranch Longhorns Varsity to victory in the circle. The lefthander lasted six and two-thirds innings, allowing four hits and zero runs while striking out 14. GR totaled seven hits in the game. Dolan, Burks, and Jesyca Johnston each had multiple hits for the Longhorns. Johnston, Burks, and Dolan each collected two hits to lead George Ranch George Ranch Longhorns Varsity. We loved celebrating our Senior Class of 2023: Keenan Vaughn, Mariah Garner and Davani Espinosa!!

Varsity against Ridgepoint: Joe Hernandez went 5 1/3, striking out 3 and allowing 2 earned runs, Blake Beheler went 2-3 with a triple and an RBI and Trevion Aikens went 2-3 with an RBI but Ridge Point scored 4 runs late to pull away and win 7-2.

Varsity against Bush: Conner Hinton threw 4 innings, striking out 3 to pick up the win. Brandon Mays had a triple and a double with 2 RBIs, Grant Reynolds had a double and single with 2 RBIs, while Trevion Aikens had 2 RBIs as the Longhorns beat Bush 14-6.

Santiago Allub and Charlize Wilson made school history this week by being the first ever Regional Qualifiers in Mixed Doubles from District 20-6A. They played an outstanding first round match against a tough team from Seven Lakes. Santi and Char lost the first set 3-6, but worked together and won the next two sets with a score of 6-3 and 6-4. After this grueling two and a half hour match, we were scheduled to face the number one seed of the tournament. Thie talented duo from Memorial took a quick lead in the first set and were up 5-1, but our players didn't give up and fought back within the first set bringing it to a score of 4-6. Santi and Char played incredible in the second set, but ultimately came up short. We are so proud of these players for representing our school in the best way possible and fighting until the very end of their Regional run.

The Longhorn Tennis Program celebrated another successful year of fall team tennis and spring individual tennis this week. All players in the program earned Academic Honors and we took time to recognize our seven special seniors. Check out the senior spotlights below highlighting where our seniors plan to go next year and what they plan to study as they take this next exciting step in life! We are very excited to see what is in store for the Longhorn Tennis Program in future years as we continue to build on this strong foundation.