Student Handbook 2021- 2022 - CYPRESS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL
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CYPRESS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL
2021- 2022
Student Handbook
CYPRESS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL
Phone # 281-373-2300 Fax # 281-213-1976
CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION
Mike Maness 281-213-1971 Principal
Sheila Garcia 281-213-1972 Associate Principal
Lisa Parliament 281-213-1975 Director of Instruction
Assistant Principals
Secretary Pam Ferguson 281-213-1990
Angela Padilla 281-213-1989
Students A – B Shahana Wallace 281-213-1982
Students C – Fis Johnathan Heefner 281-213-1981
Students Fit – H Ashley Richardson 281-213-1986
Students I - Mej Shannon Roth 281-213-1985
Students Mek – P Greg Batiste 281-213-1984
Students Q – Si Kristy Chavis 281-304-5216
Students Sk – Z Dale Cowser 281-213-1983
Counselors
Secretary Catherine Hayes 281-373-2306
Lead Counselor Deirdre Cash 281-373-2313
A – Bro Danielle Abrams 281-373-2312
Bru - Dom Lindsey Housson 281-373-2320
Dr - Han Chelsea Evans 281-373-2316
Hao - La Natasha Brooks 281-373-2319
Le - Muo Zachary Lucas 281-373-2317
Mur - Ram Charmaine Perkins 281-373-2314
Ran - Sta Latrice Patton 281-373-2308
Ste - Z Brandye Jackson 281-373-2318
Attendance Clinic
FAX – 281-213-1998 Angela Baird, Nurse 281-213-1992
Andrea Kostawich 281-373-2556 Darlene Dakus 281-213-1992
Finance Library
281-213-1995 Jean Qualtrough 281-304-5210
Registrar Athletic Office Secretary
Sheri Meredith 281-213-1978 Nikki Watson 281-373-2520
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7- Period Schedule for 2021 – 2022
The building does not open until 6:40AM
Regular Schedule ‘B’ Schedule
1st Period 7:20-8:12 1st Period 7:20 - 8:08
2nd Period 8:18-9:15 2nd Period 8:14 - 9:03
Assembly 9:03 - 9:33
3rd Period 9:21-10:13 3rd Period 9:39-10:26
A Lunch 10:13-10:43 A Lunch 10:26 - 11:56
4th Period 10:49-11:42 4th Period 11:02 - 11:55
5th Period 11:49-12:54 5th Period 12:01 - 1:06
4th Period 10:19-11:12 4th Period 10:32 - 11:25
B Lunch 11:12-11:42 B Lunch 11:25 - 11:55
5th Period 11:48- 12:54 5th Period 12:01 - 1:06
4th Period 10:19-11:12 4th Period 10:32 - 11:25
5th Period 11:18-11:48 5th Period 11:31 - 12:01
C Lunch 11:48-12:18 C Lunch 12:01 - 12:31
5th Period 12:24-12:54 5th Period 12:36 – 1:06
4th Period 10:19-11:12 4th Period 10:32 - 11:25
5th Period 11:18 -12:24 5th Period 11:31 - 12:24
D Lunch 12:24 - 12:54 D Lunch 12:24 - 12:54
6th Period 1:00-1:52 6th Period 1:12 – 1:58
7th Period 1:58-2:50 7th Period 2:04 - 2:50
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ID Badges
All students must wear
their student ID badges
throughout the entire
instructional day.
- IDs must be worn above the waist.
- Must present ID in order to ride the bus.
- Temporary badge costs $1.00.
- Replacement badge costs $3.00.
- Failure to wear your ID may result in school
discipline.
Cell Phone and Electronic
Devices
-No full-sized earphones or personal speakers.
-Hand it over to school personnel when asked.
-It is the teacher’s discretion if and when you can
use a cell phone in the classroom.
Failure to hand over your electronic device to school
personnel when asked
will result in disciplinary consequences!!!
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TARDIES
➢ Students are given 6 minutes between classes and
are counted tardy if they are not in their rooms by
the time the tardy bell rings.
➢ Being late for class is a tardy.
➢ After 10 minutes into class, it will be counted as
an absence.
➢ Tardies cannot be excused by teachers, parents, or
other students.
➢ Excused tardies in the form of admits can be
issued only by administrators, counselors,
administrative secretaries and the nurse.
➢ Excessive tardiness will result in disciplinary
action.
➢ Tardy count is accumulated by semester.
FREEZE
No one is allowed to leave the room for the
first & last 10 minutes of each period.
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Specific Guidelines/Restrictions for
Student Dress and Grooming Guidelines
Dress and Grooming Violations
• Students who come to school in violation of the district and/or campus dress
code must correct the violation by changing into appropriate attire or have a
parent bring appropriate clothing.
• Students who have a question about the appropriateness of an item should
discuss the specific issue with the appropriate staff member before wearing
the item.
• Students will receive disciplinary consequences upon the second dress code
violation.
Pants – must be worn at the waist or upper hip and must not reveal
underclothing. Holes/cuts/rips in jeans must be mid-thigh or below, unless
wearing legging underneath. No sagging, baggy, or revealing jeans.
Shorts and Skirts - must be fitted at the waist or upper hip, must not reveal
underclothing, and must be mid-thigh in length or longer. The bottom of
shorts & skirts must hit the bottom of finger tips when arms are
extended fully.
NO ROMPERS - Rompers are defined as any one-piece garment that connects
the blouse to shorts.
Tops, Shirts and Blouses must not reveal underclothing, midsection, torso,
back, chest, breasts, or cleavage. Also, spaghetti straps, strapless, backless, low
cut or short tops are prohibited. Graphics and wording on t-shirts must be school
appropriate.
Dresses – must not reveal underclothing, midsection, torso, back, chest, breasts,
or cleavage and must be mid-thigh or longer in length.
Shoes –House shoes/house slippers or soft-soled shoes of any kind are not
allowed.
Head Coverings – no type of head covering is to be worn with the exception of
(1) a cap or hat that is part of a uniform worn at a school activity or (2) for
religious or medical purposes. Knit/crocheted caps, beanies, berets, silk
shower caps, bandanas, scarves, and head wraps are not allowed.
Underclothing – must not be visible; pajamas/loungewear are prohibited.
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Dress Code Dos & Don’ts
Do Don’t
Tops
Do Don’t
Tops
Do Don’t
Ripped Jeans
Do Don’t
Skirt Length
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Do Don’t
Shorts
Do Don’t
Do Don’t
Pants
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NO PAJAMA BOTTOMS
No hats / head coverings of any kind!!!
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WHAT TO DO IF………………..
Absences
You have been absent -
➢ Bring a note from a doctor or parent/ guardian to the
attendance office within 3 days of the absence.
You have missed more than 10 days of any class within one
semester-
➢ Meet with your Assistant Principal to arrange to make up the
days you missed, so you can avoid losing credit due to
excessive absences.
You need to leave school early -
➢ Go to the attendance office before school with a note from home
that has a phone number where a parent/ guardian can be
reached.
You want to leave your classroom -
➢ Request a pass from your teacher. If allowed to leave, your
teacher will give you a pass.
Backpacks/ Purses
You want to carry a backpack –
➢ Only clear backpack will be permitted. Band and athletic bags,
as well as drill and cheer team bags, will still be permitted.
➢ The maximum purse size permitted will be 6” x 9” x 5”
➢ 2 additional - 6” x 9”x 5” will be permitted.
➢ Large stickers are not permitted.
Bus Transportation
*Must show student ID in order to ride CFISD transportation.
You need to find out what bus you ride-
➢ Go to the Cypress Fairbanks website http://www.cfisd.net/
and click on “Parents & Student”, then click on
“Transportation”
10You want to ride another bus to a friend’s house -
➢ Students may only ride their assigned bus. Please make
your own private transportation arrangements when you are
planning to visit friends.
You want to ride the late bus after school -
➢ Students may ride the late bus only if they have permission.
You must have an ID, and hand stamped with official activity
bus stamp from coaches/sponsors or the study hall teacher.
Cell Phones & Electronics
You want to use your cell phone during class-
➢ Teachers have the SOLE discretion of allowing students to use
electronic devices in the classroom. Check with each of your
teachers to find out their individual cell phone/ electronic policy.
Your cell phone is confiscated by a staff member -
➢ A parent/ guardian will have to come pick it up and pay a $15.00 fee
in the AP’s office (7AM – 4:30PM).
You want to listen to music between classes and at lunch-
➢ Due to safety issues, you may not listen to music on personal
portable speakers at any time. You are allowed to listen to
music with ear buds during your lunch period.
Clinic/ School Nurse
You become ill -
➢ Notify your teacher to get a pass to the clinic.
➢ Do not call someone to come and get you. All dismissals for
illness will come from the clinic
You need to take medicine -
➢ Parent must take all medications to the nurse’s office.
College Visits
You want to miss school to visit a college or university-
Only juniors and seniors are permitted excused college visit days. You must
obtain a college visit permission form from the attendance office. Have your
parent(s)/ guardian sign the form prior to having your assistant principal sign it.
Turn in the form with the stamp from the college or university to the attendance
office upon your return to school.
11Entrance to the Building
Entering the building in the morning
➢ There will only be 7 entrance doors to the building open
6:40AM – 7:30AM; Main Entrance, Athletics Hall, Auditorium
Hall, Art Hall, Commons Doors, and Pool Door.
➢ No students will be allowed into the building before
6:40AM, unless arrangements have been made with a
teacher.
Fees & Fines
You need to pay a recent fee or fine-
➢ Pay each club sponsor directly.
You need to clear an old Fee/ Fine –
➢ Students should go to the finance office in the main office
after school or during lunch. The finance office is available
to parents making payments from 8:00 AM to 3:00PM on
school days.
Final Exams Exemptions
You wish to exempt your final exam-
➢ You must maintain a minimum of an 80 nine-weeks average
and have not missed more than 3 days of class for any
reason. The only absences that are exempt from the 3-day
rule are college visits and school field trips.
ID Badges
You need a new ID card –
➢ You will receive a school ID on the first day of school, when
you pick up your schedule.
➢ Temporary IDs are available at the kiosk near the main
entrance. Temporary IDs cost $1.00.
➢ You MUST wear your ID Badge whenever you are on
school property.
Library
You want to go to the library -
The library is open to students, before school, after school and
during lunches.
12Lunch
You want to have food dropped off to you –
➢ No food deliveries are accepted from restaurants or delivery
services (Ubereats, DoorDash).
You want to leave campus during your lunch-
➢ Cypress Ranch HS is a ‘Closed Campus’. You may not
leave campus to purchase lunch and return. Only a parent
or guardian, through the attendance office, may obtain
permission for you to leave campus during the school day.
Anyone found off campus during the school day will be
considered truant and will receive disciplinary
consequences.
Parking Lot Access during the school day
You need to go to your car during the school day-
➢ Student must go to the AP office for permission to go to their
car parked on Cypress Ranch property.
➢ Students in the parking lot without The parking lot pass will
be disciplined for skipping.
Parking Permits
You want to park your car on campus-
➢ Only student with a valid driver license are permitted to park
on campus.
➢ Parking permit application is found online in student’s School
Cash Online account.
Teacher Concerns
You have a question about classroom procedures, grades, etc.-
➢ Contact the teacher. It is the most direct way to have concerns
addressed. In most situations, you will be asked to speak with
the teacher directly before administrative intervention.
Textbooks
You want to check out textbooks-
➢ Most classes will have class sets of textbooks or online access
only.
13Transcripts
You want a transcript of your record -
➢ See the Registrar. Mrs. Meredith’s office is located next to the
attendance office on Main Street.
Vending Machines
You want to make a purchase from a vending machine-
➢ Vending machines are in the Commons area and in the Fine Arts
hallway. You may only make purchases before school, during
lunch and after school. You may not purchase items during or
between classes.
VOE (verification of enrollment)
You need a VOE in order to obtain a driver’s license-
➢ See the secretary at the front office to fill out a request. You
must allow a minimum of 3 days processing time.
General Information
You want advice about schedules, personal problems, college,
trade school, etc. -
➢ See your counselor at ‘Counselor’s Corner’ during your
lunch or make an appointment with the counselor’s
secretary.
You need to see a counselor -
➢ Scan your counselor’s QR code to make a request.
You need to see an Assistant Principal –
➢ Go to the Assistant Principal’s office before or after school, or
with a pass.
You want information about any phase of school. –
➢ Read the Student handbook, ask a teacher, counselor, or
assistant principal.
14School Fight Song
Fight, Ranch, Fight!
We know that you can win tonight!
Stand proud, Mustangs
And fight with all your might!
Brave and strong
The blue and gold won’t lead you wrong,
Pony up, Mustangs,
And bring Victory home!
School Alma Mater
Oh Cypress Ranch, may we ever be grateful.
Of mustang pride may stories e’er be told.
May we remember you, our alma mater,
And hold upright the navy and the gold.
We stand as one, with courage,
strength and honor.
Cypress Ranch, in our hearts ever hold.
15HOME ACCESS CENTER - GRADES
Home Access Center allows parents and students to view
student registration, scheduling, attendance, classwork
assignments, and grade information.
The link to the Home Access Center may be found on the
CFISD district homepage through Quick Links.
Parents & students may get login information from the
Registrar’s office.
Stay Connected
Check out the latest
Cypress Ranch High School
information at
http://cyranch.cfisd.net
Twitter @CyRanchHS
Facebook @CypressRanchHS
Instagram @CypressRanchHS
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School Safety is
Everyone’s Responsibility
✓ Detailed Emergency Plans
✓ Written Plan for Shooting/ Active Shooter Scenarios
✓ Standardized Reunification Method
✓ CFISD Tipline
✓ Backpacks Must Be Clear
✓ Metal Detector Searches
✓ No food Delivery Services (Ubereats, DoorDash)
✓ Secured Vestibules
✓ 2 CFPD Officers Assigned to the Cypress Ranch Campus
✓ Wear Student ID Badges while on CFISD Property
✓ Standard Response Protocols
✓ Limited Entrance Doors
✓ Never Open Locked Exterior Doors
✓ 96 Security Cameras Throughout the Cypress Ranch Property
✓ Random CFPD Canine Searches
✓ Safety Drills Throughout the School Year
Do your part to keep our building safe…
1. Do not open doors to let people in the building
2. Use the CFISD Tipline to report suspicious
activity (https://www.p3tips.com)
3. Wear your Student ID Badge at all time while
on CFISD property.
4. Take all safety drills seriously.
It’s about Safety, not Convenience.
18Cypress Ranch Building Layout
First Floor
Portable
Portables
Classrooms
Classrooms
9 -21
1-8
Career &
Fine Arts
(1800)
Gyms Commons Tech
(1000-1100) (1900)
Auditorium
Administration Office
Counseling Office
Science Area Math Area
(1000-1300) (1500-1700)
ENTRY
Front Door
Second Floor
Foreign Language Business
(2000-2030) (3000)
Social Studies Area LGI
(2100- 2400) Library English Area
(2500-2900)
Science
Area
19Important Dates
*Date subject to change
August 2021
20 Camp Corral & Ranch Round Up Community Carnival Event
23 First day of School
September 2021
6 Student/ Staff Holiday
7 Pony Up Meeting during 2nd period & Pony Up 4 Parent @ 6PM
24 Student Holiday
29 Homecoming Parade & Night Pep Rally
October 2021
1 Homecoming Game
2 Homecoming Dance
5 Pony Up Meeting during 2nd period & Pony Up 4 Parent @ 6PM
8 Last day of 1st 9weeks
22 Student Holiday
November 2021
1 Professional Day/ Student Holiday
2 Professional Day/ Student Holiday
9 Pony Up Meeting during 2nd period & Pony Up 4 Parent @ 6PM
22-26 Holiday
December 2021
7 Pony Up Meeting during 2nd period & Pony Up 4 Parent @ 6PM
17 Last day of 2nd 9weeks
20-31 Holiday
January 2022
3 Professional Day/ Student Holiday
13 Mr. Mustang
14 Student Holiday
17 Holiday
February 2022
18 Teacher Workday
21 Student Holiday
March 2022
11 Last Day of 3rd 9weeks
14-18 Spring Break
April 2022
15 Holiday
18 Teacher Workday
22 Prom 2022
May 2022
25 Cypress Ranch Class of 2022 Graduation
26 Last day of school
27 Professional DayYou can also read
