Freshman

Parent Presentation

Freshman Packet QR Code

Cy Creek Counseling Staff

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• A - Carril Norma Avalos
• Carriz-Free Juan Garcia
• Frick-Hud Kennethia Williams
• Hug-Mars Jamie Alam
• Mart-Maze & College Academy Meya Edwards
• Mc-Pod Angela Leggio
• Pol-Sto Pamela Broussard
• Str-Z Kelly Coxe

Lead Counselor Tammy Maaz

Stay in the Know

Helpful links for Parents and Students

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School Messenger : Communication method to stay up to date with district and school information

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Home Access Center : Monitor your child’s attendance and grades on a regular basis

-Need help accessing HAC? Contact the Help Desk for assistance (281) 897-4357

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Remind Code: Text @creek2028 to 81010

Grade Classification Standards

• In high school, students do not fail and repeat an entire grade level.
• Their grade level is based on their year in high school, plus the number of credits they have earned.
• Students earn a ½ credit for each semester class they pass.
• Typically, semesters of failed classes are only repeated if they are required for graduation.
• There are multiple ways to regain credit for failed classes:
• Summer school - registration in April/May
• Repeat the class the following year
• Credit by Exam - offered monthly
• Digital Credit Recovery - during or after school on Thursdays

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Grade Classification Standards

• Students who have not passed the whole year of both Algebra I and English I will be reclassified to 9th grade.

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Attendance

Excused and unexcused absences count toward exam exemptions and EA’s

Final Exams & Exemptions

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• To qualify for an exam exemption in a course, a student must have:
• 5 or less absences,
• 3 or less tardies,
• an average of 75 or higher for the semester,
• an E, S, or I in conduct,
• no OSS, ALC or JJAEP placement, and
• no fees or fines.
•  Click here to view the exemption policy detail. 

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Grade Averaging

• Students earn or lose half a credit for each semester.
• If they fail the Fall Semester of a year long class, they can regain the half credit they lost, IF:

They pass the Spring semester with a yearly average of at least a 70.

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• Students must pass the Spring semester to earn credit for the whole year.
• If they pass the Fall Semester, but fail the Spring Semester, they only earn half a credit for the Fall, not the Spring.

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What does my student need to graduate?

Graduation Update

• According to House Bill 5, in order for students to graduate AND walk across the stage, the following must be completed:
• All graduation requirements for either:
• Foundations Plus Endorsement Plan (26 credits)
• Foundation Only Plan (22 credits)
• Pass all STAAR End of Courses Exams for:
• English I, Biology, Algebra I, English II, and U.S. History
• Complete the FAFSA/TASFA application and upload documentation for proof of completion, or provide parental opt out form.

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• For further information regarding these graduation requirements, see page 18 of the Course Description Book

Diploma Plans

• The 26 credit Foundation Plan with Endorsements is the expected graduation plan for students.
• Students may graduate with more than one endorsement.
• Students are required to have an endorsement to start at a public, 4-year university in Texas as a freshman.
• Students graduating on the 22 credit plan may start at a community college before transferring to a public 4-year university in TX. Or, they could attend a private or out-of-state university instead. Check each university website for detailed admission requirements.
• Some state financial aid options are limited to students who earn the 26 credit Foundations plus Endorsement diploma.

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STAAR � End of Course Exams (EOC’s)

• Students are eligible for first time entry into a K-level or Advanced Placement class if:
• They earn an 85+ yearly average in the previous on-level class in the same subject, or
• Earns Masters Grade Level on STAAR exam in that subject
• Students who were in a K Level course the previous year may continue in the K Level sequence if they maintained a 75+ average for the second semester.
• See page 11 of the Course Description Book for more details and for requirements to remain in K-level classes at each grading period.

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Advanced Classes- Entry/Exit Criteria

• Minimum of 5.8 cumulative GPA junior or senior year
• S’s and E’s in conduct for the current year of induction
• Applicants who have spent time in ALC and/or have been suspended from school will not be considered for membership
• Recorded community service activities (2 activities per year with 20 hours of service overall)
• Minimum of 3 extra-curricular activities (sports, clubs, etc.)
• Minimum of 2 leadership positions

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A student who has at least a 5.8 GPA or higher will receive an invitation to attend an informational meeting during his/her junior year. The student must complete an application in order to be admitted into NHS.

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National Honor Society Requirements

Changing Courses

• 10^th Grade courses are chosen in 9^th grade PACE class.
• Students will have an opportunity to change their course requests before the end of April.
• Changes to course requests are NOT ALLOWED after the end of April .

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