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 August, GRHS Longhorns,

It's almost GO TIME! Hang on tight and take a deep breath because I have included important information! Please be patient with me as I am front-loading a lot of information right now in great detail, so we are crystal clear and leave no room for uncertainty. The student code of conduct handbook CHANGES, bus route information, and course verification window information are time sensitive! The last day to change courses is tomorrow, MONDAY, 8/7/2023. This is a hard deadline!

COURSE CHANGE WINDOW IS ONLY OPEN AUGUST 4TH-AUGUST 7TH! See the requirements and QR links from counselors below! This is a HARD deadline, and you MUST follow the steps below!

**CHANGES TO THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT WERE APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD ON TUESDAY! PLEASE CAREFULLY REREAD THROUGH PAGES 156-172! (CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED)** (VAPES, PHONES, AND CONSEQUENCES CHANGED)

As always, please make sure you are checking your email each Sunday for important information and updates on all things GR! I should have access to all 9th-12th graders! Ensure you have not blocked my Skyward callouts/emails so you are included! Also, check your junk and spam folders; sometimes it will go there too! Welcome to the Ranch!

Students, this will be going to your Office 365 school email. You must check it, as you are now in high school and must actively participate in your success! Parents, this will be coming to the email you listed in Skyward on your beginning-of-year forms.

*TIME SENSITIVE* ONLINE Beginning of Year Forms are NOW LIVE! All forms MUST be completed BEFORE your student's FINAL 23-24 schedule will be generated. There are no exceptions! Take 15 min asap to get this done for us!

• Please note that you can only VIEW and VERIFY the courses you chose in the spring after completing your beginning-of-year forms.
• CHANGE WINDOW IS ONLY OPEN AUGUST 4TH-AUGUST 7TH!
• CLICK ON THE COUNSELOR QR CHANGE CODES TO MAKE ANY CHANGES.
• PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS NOT YOUR FINAL SCHEDULE, JUST A VERIFICATION OF CORRECT COURSES. THE ACTUAL FIRST-DAY SCHEDULE WITH PERIOD, TEACHER, AND ROOM NUMBER WILL BE RELEASED ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 11TH)

PARKING PASS TIME:

Seniors and Juniors have received an email from Mrs. Patterson with requirements and detailed instructions to request and purchase their parking passes for the 23-24 school year. There is a HOLD on all Sophomore passes until the contractor finishes the additional front lot in mid-late September. Seniors and Juniors have priority right now. I'm sorry for the inconvenience. We are short over 100 spots right now and have no control over that.

You will need pictures of these three documents to upload and complete the process:

1. Drivers License (no permits allowed)
2. Insurance Card (listing you as a driver)
3. Screenshot of Completed Payment (QR code payment link included in the email)

The construction update video is being filmed this week and will be in next week's issue! Stay tuned! I will update you with more information, including the alternate ways you will have to enter our building this year. We are working hard to ensure that we maintain the same level of safety and security for your students and my staff starting day one!

As always, we are here to help! If you have any questions AFTER READING THROUGH THE NEWSLETTER, please contact your student's Assistant Principal for help! I have included their contact info below to make it easy for you!

We have our front office open daily to help you out. We are happy to help Monday- Friday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm. You can also email us directly or call 832-223-4200 during the same hours.

GRHS Front Office: 832-223-4200

Veronica Moreno - Principal's Admin Assistant - vmoreno@lcisd.org

Heather Patterson - GRHS Principal - hpatterson@lcisd.org

Carrie Yanta - GRHS Associate Principal - cyanta@lcsid.org

Assistant Principal Support Team (ALPHA split by LAST NAME)

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

Babafemi Ojo -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split EL-LA) babafemi.ojo@lcisd.org

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

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

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

GRHS Counselors are back! (counselors are divided up 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

• *TIME SENSITIVE* ONLINE Beginning of Year Forms NOW OPEN! All forms MUST be completed BEFORE your student's 23-24 schedule will be generated.
  
• Please note that you can only VIEW and VERIFY the courses you chose in the spring after completing your beginning-of-year forms. PLEASE NOTE AUGUST 4TH-7TH IS THE SKYWARD WINDOW TO VERIFY AND MAKE CHANGES TO COURSES! USE THE COUNSELOR QR CHANGE CODES INCLUDED IN THIS NEWSLETTER. (WINDOW CLOSES MONDAY, AUGUST 7TH)
  
• **CHANGES TO THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT WERE APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD ON TUESDAY! PLEASE CAREFULLY REREAD THROUGH PAGES 156-172! (CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED)** (VAPES, PHONES, AND CONSEQUENCES HAVE CHANGED)
  
• PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
• FIND YOUR BUS SMART TAG ROUTE INFO NOW AVAILABLE
• PARKING PASS INFO - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION TAKING PART OF OUR PARKING SPOTS, THERE IS A HOLD ON SOPHOMORES AT THIS TIME DUE TO CONSTRUCTION CONSTRAINTS. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.
• Take care of paying your outstanding ID fines from last year so there is no hold on your schedule on day one!
• Dress Code Reminders for Back to School Shopping! Be in the know of what you CAN wear to school! (IDs are mandatory daily and part of your dress code!)
• GRHS Open House - September 12th @6:30PM! (see flyer)
  
• Join PTO! We Need Your Support!
• PROGRAD INFO FOR THE CLASS OF 2024!
  
• TRYOUT INFO (Swim and Dive)
  
• Office Hours (Mon-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM)
• 23-24 Instructional Calendar and Bell Schedule
• High School Hours 8:25 am-3:50 pm (front doors will open at 7:45 for tutorials)
• Transcript and VOE Requests Procedures

The mandatory ONLINE Beginning of Year Forms went live on July 26th! Take 15 minutes this week while you still have a little time to breathe and get this done.

If you are new to this, more Instructions, important dates, and technical assistance regarding the online forms can be found by clicking the link https://www.lcisd.org/students-parents/family-access/beginning-of-year-forms.

*This page also includes a link to reset your Family Access username/password if you have forgotten it over the summer! :)

Your student’s schedule will NOT be viewable online through the Family Access Center until all of your student's beginning-of-year forms are completed and AFTER the campus has released schedules.

For those who need access to a computer or the Internet, computers will be available on campus Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the GRHS Library!

Greetings Longhorns,

As the new school year begins, it is important to review your current courses. The courses listed are a result of the counselor/student one on one sit-downs, also counselors providing the opportunity to make changes in May during course verifications.

At this point, the master schedule created is based on your choices. To ensure student schedule accuracy and correct anything that may have been missed, please review, and make corrections.

Please look at your courses ONE LAST TIME. The only changes allowed must meet one of the requirements below. If there is a mistake, click on the link/QR code corresponding to your counselor AUGUST 4TH-7TH!

REMINDER: Counselors are assigned by YOUR LAST NAME.

Hard Deadline to make changes is Aug 7th 11:59pm

Reasons you may request a change:

A. Student is a senior not scheduled in a course needed for graduation

B. Student has already earned credit for a course in which he/she is currently scheduled

C. Student does not have prerequisite(s) for a class on his/her schedule
D. Level Change (can only take place before school begins, then after the 3rd week of class)
E. Student has been dismissed from a program where approval must be granted for placement
F. Student does not have a complete schedule

G. Data error (no lunch, class listed twice, free period, etc.)

We are so excited for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. We know it will be an exciting one, one full of many amazing moments.

See you all soon,

GR Counselors

Here is the QR code or Link to pay!

https://lcisd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/3473/315/False/True

Seniors and Juniors have received an email from Mrs. Patterson with requirements and detailed instructions to request and purchase their parking passes for the 23-24 school year. There is a HOLD on all Sophomore passes until the contractor finishes the additional front lot in mid-late September. Seniors and Juniors have priority right now. I'm sorry for the inconvenience. We are short over 100 spots right now and have no control over that.

You will need pictures of these three documents to upload and complete the process:

1. Drivers License (no permits allowed)
2. Insurance Card (listing you as a driver)
3. Screenshot of Completed Payment (QR code payment link included in the email)

Go to www.balfour.com, search George Ranch High School, and be the first to purchase the 2024 GRHS Legacy Yearbook. Order between July 31, 2023, and October 31, 2023, for the lowest price. Small increases are coming on November 1st, January 1st, and March 1st, so order early!

Parents/Guardians of our Seniors: You may order a Senior Tribute Ad through the website as well. You may choose one of four ad sizes (1/9th page, 1/3rd page, 2/3rd page, or full page) to honor your graduate and salute him/her for a job well done at GRHS.

Your online payment for the book and any accessories is SECURE on Balfour.com. Order today!

1. Go to https://seniors.legacystudios.com/george-ranch-hs-richmond-tx/
2. (Enter George Ranch HS in the "Find My School" box if it doesn't pop up)
3. Choose the package and make the appointment.

If you are experiencing any problems, please reach out to Legacy Studio's Customer Service number at 1-800-348-4360, and one of the reps can make the appointment for you.

What is ProGrad?

Project Graduation (aka ProGrad) is an all-night celebration held on graduation night ran by the Class of 2024 parent group. It’s a great way to spend time with your friends on this special night with fantastic food, fun, games, and prizes in a safe, drug and alcohol free environment.

Seniors will have an opportunity to earn Raffle Tickets throughout the year. All earned Raffle Tickets will allow the Senior to be eligible for prizes and cash given away at ProGrad 2024. The more you participate the more tickets you earn!

1. Seniors earn raffle ticket points when they or their parent/guardian participate in ProGrad activities throughout the year.

2. Each point earned becomes a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes on graduation night!

3. There is a cap on raffle winnings.

4. Parents can earn tickets toward their child’s ticket count by attending ProGrad meetings or volunteering to work at Senior Serve (only if your senior is participating as a student volunteer)

Senior Serve is ProGrad’s biggest fundraiser!

Proceeds from this event pays for the great prizes, food, and activities for the all-night ProGrad party. Senior Serve is a themed dinner party with music, skits, silent & cake auctions. It’s an event your family and guests will never forget!

• Students can participate individually or in groups up to 8 maximum.
• Groups will choose a theme.
• The group wears costumes, decorates their table, serves dinner, creates a video skit, takes a themed group photo, provides a silent auction basket and provides a cake for the auction that relates to your selected theme.

Your Class of 2024 PROGRAD shirt design has been finalized! Please find the attached link for purchase. 10 points/tickets will be awarded if purchased by August 24, 2023!

https://www.georgeranchprograd.com/product-page/senior-spirit-shirt

Join GRHS Pro-Grad C/O ‘24 class on Remind!

https://www.remind.com/join/grhsprog?utm_medium=ios

Stay in the KNOW Join the GRHS Class of 2024 - ProGrad Facebook page by clicking this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/642748614069838