Cypress Park TIGERS! SELECTION PROCESS Mascot Student developed the ballot selections Students voted on the mascot Colors were selected by ISC
State of the Art Facility The structure supports 21 st Century Learning: Technology Integration Communication Critical Thinking Collaboration Creativity
Empowering a Community of Excellence We impact: Professional Learning Community Educational Village, K-12 Our Neighborhood, CFISD, Texas The United States The World What starts here, changes the world!
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The Future Becoming a Reality
Cypress Park High School: Academic Excellence; Collaborative and Flex Space
Cypress Park High School: Academic Excellence Collaboration Space
Cypress Park High School: Athletic Excellence Three Gyms, Locker Rooms and Pool Pool Under Construction
Commitments to Excellence Mission Statement: Rise Up! Take Courage. Do It! Motto: Your success now determines your next! Honor Code: As a member of the Cypress Park Community I will exemplify honesty and integrity in my academic and personal endeavors and encourage others to do the same. Created by the Cypress Park Vision Team Comprised of Teacher Leaders, Counselors and Administrators
Commitments to Excellence Purpose Statement: To equip students to think critically, make wise choices, excel academically and to have the courage to live with great purpose. Vision Statement: Cypress Park High School will serve the learning community by creating a culture of excellence that empowers all individuals to reach beyond their greatest potential. We will provide a safe and positive learning community based on mutual respect, scholarly achievement and service. Students will be challenged to dream big and work hard in order to meet the demands of our global society. Our goal is to lead, guide and support students to make responsible decisions that result in multiple options for career and college pathways.
Commitments to Excellence Core Values: We believe that all students WILL excel. We believe that we are responsible for our behavior. We believe in the value of quality work. We believe in being solution driven. We believe in serving the community. We believe that teamwork results in excellence. We believe that all students WILL discover their greatness within.
Commitments to Excellence Attributes of Excellence T - Trust I - Integrity G - Grit E - Excel R - Respect S - Service
Updates on Student and Community Engagement Student Visits We have met with the entire student body at Thornton, Hopper and Kahla We have met 6 times with student leadership groups at each Middle School Feeder Assisted in developing the ballot for mascot and the crest for the school We took a group of leaders to a conference hosted by Balfour: Pathways to Leadership Coaches have been meeting with athletes Upcoming Student leader meeting with all campuses to finalize the school crest Visit each student body Parent Visits Participated in multiple Parent Meetings as Thornton and Hopper All Parent Meeting at Hopper with over 400 parents participating
Important High School Terms Credit When successfully completing a semester one period course 1/2 unit (0.5 credit) is awarded. Units are called credits. (7 courses = 3.5 credits) GPA (Grade Point Average) The average of all the student s grades starting from the freshman year. (dividing the total number of grade points by the number of classes) *Geometry K and Span /French III/IV K taken in middle school will be calculated in HS GPA. Determines your class rank Class Rank The measure of a student s performance in comparison to other students your class (EX. 50/800 = #50 out of 800 students )
Grade Points Grading Scale Regular Level Advanced Level (K/AP) A = 90-100 A = 6.0 A = 7.0 B = 80-89 B = 5.0 B = 6.0 C = 75-79 C = 4.0 C = 5.0 C- = 70-74 C- = 3.0 C- = 4.0 F = 0-69 F = 0.0 F = 0.0 HONOR GRADUATES Summa Cum Laude: 6.5 GPA or higher Magna Cum Laude: 6.25 GPA or higher Cum Laude: 6.0 GPA or higher
How to Calculate GPA Determine each semester letter grade Award grade points Add points Divide by total number of classes Carry out to 4 decimal points Course Grade Grade Points Eng I K 91 (A) 7 Alg I 80 (B) 5 W. Geog. 85 (B) 5 Bio 78 (C) 4 PACE 92 (A) 6 PE 99 (A) 6 Span I 83 (B) 5 Total 38 GPA: 38 7 = 5.4256
Grade Averaging Course 1 2 3 Exm Sem English I 96 94 90 90 93 4 5 6 Exm Final Gr 85 80 90 85 85 P Algebra I 70 65 70 60 67 75 70 75 70 73 P (70 avg) Biology 85 75 90 85 84 70 65 65 60 66 F MU World Geography Theater Arts I 70 60 65 65 65 MU 55 73 70 60 65 MU 75 65 60 65 66 F MU 65 75 75 70 71 F (68 avg) *Semester Grade = Each six weeks grade added twice + exam grade 7 *Final Grade = 1 st semester grade + 2 nd semester grade 2 *Must always pass the spring semester to receive full credit
Advanced Classes K-Level Course Entry criteria L-Level (same subject area) with an 85+ yearly average K-Level/Level 1 (same subject area) Spring semester grade of 75+ Or K-Level Exit criteria A semester grade of C- A grade of F in any grading period
EOC-End of Course Students are required to take and meet state standards by graduation the five STAAR EOC exams following: English I English II Biology I Algebra I U.S. History EOC exams are given near or after the completion of the appropriate course.
Credit for Middle School Classes Algebra I and Geometry K Art 1 Touch System Data Entry (Keyboarding) Business Information Management Principles of Human Services Concepts of Engineering Principles of Manufacturing Spanish 1-4, French 1-2 Professional Communications
Foundation with Endorsements Graduation Plans Foundation Plus Endorsement(s) Discipline Credits Credits English and PACE (1/2) 4 ½ Math 3 1 Science 3 1 Social Studies 3 Foreign Language 2 Fine Arts 1 PE and Health 1 ½ Electives 4 2 Total Credits for Graduation 22 26
Five Endorsements Public Services 2 Options Arts & Humanities 4 Options Business & Industry 3 Options STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Math 5 Options Multidisciplinary 2 Options
Distinguished Level of Achievement The Distinguished Level of Achievement requires: All Foundation High School Program requirements 4 credits in math, including Algebra II 4 credits in science At least one endorsement A student must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement to be eligible for the top 10% automatic admission program
Foundation High School Program (22 credits) English - 4 ½ credits LOTE (foreign language) - 2 credits PACE ( ½ ) LOTE 1 English I LOTE 2 English II English III Fine Arts - 1 credit 4 th English Physical Education - 1 Credit Math 3 credits Algebra I Health -.5 credit Geometry 3 rd Math Electives 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits W. Geography or W. History US History Government (.5)/Economics (.5) Science 3 credits Biology IPC/Chemistry/Physics 3 rd Science
Course Selection for next year s schedule Students registered with their 8 th grade counselor Created a 4 th year plan with Endorsement choice Make any changes this semester with your 8 th grade counselor before the last day of school.
Stay Tuned Band, Choir, Orchestra and Drill Team Directors will be selected by the end of May All Head Athletic Coaches will be selected by the end of May Strength and Agility Camp Will be held at the Berry Center Cheerleading Central administration approved for THIS YEAR ONLY Tryouts will be held in June at Cypress Springs High School All specific information regarding each area will be communicated via: Middle School Announcements Fliers Twitter, Instagram and school website
Saturday August 13: Parent and Student Orientation Student Pictures Friday August 19: Community Kick Off 7:00 PM Saturday August 20: Important TENTATIVE Dates and Activities Cypress Park Football Scrimmage Volleyball Tournament at Cypress Park High School Monday August 22: The New Tradition of Excellence Begins First day of school for Cypress Park High School
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