CLEMENTS HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

CLEMENTS NEWS

FRIDAY 05/17/13

 Attention students who signed up for College Now English IV for the 2013-2014 school year: There will be an informational meeting on May 22nd in the Upstairs Lecture Hall to give you registration information regarding Wharton College Junior College for that class. There will be a morning and an afternoon session. You need to attend only one of the sessions. Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Session Times: 6:50 am - 7:20 am or 2:40 pm - 3: 00 Location: Upstairs Lecture Hall There will be a separate meeting for students who signed up for College Now U.S. History. Date/Time: TBA

COLLEGE NOW MEETING

Another Winner!
Karim Farishta, senior at Clements Global Studies Academy and student in the Gifted and Talented Mentorship class was distinguished as a 2013 Princeton Peace Prize for Race Relations recipient on May 9, 2013 for his work in human rights.

PLEASE WELCOME
Mr. Charles Long, our new parking lot attendant

SCHOOL WIDE CELEBRATION

Come help us celebrate Clements High School. Various groups from our school community will be recognized. The Fieldhouse weight room will be dedicated in honor of former Ranger Bryan Stoltenberg. Hot Dog and Hamburger Meals will be available for $5 Hosted by CABC

NHS Collars for Graduation

Seniors who are members of NHS can buy their NHS collars for graduation in room 2323. The cost is $22.00 cash or check.

Non Returning Students

Students not returning next school year must complete and turn in a non returning form and turn it into the registrars office at the front of the building.

ACADEMIC DECATHLON INFO

If you are taking the Academic Decathlon Class next year, or if you are interested in taking the class next year, there will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 28th from 2:40-3:00 in room 1323. Next years topic and summer reading will be on the agenda. Also, current and former decathlon students will give new students advice and answer questions. And, there will be cookies.

Graduation
2013 Graduation will be held on Saturday, June 8 at 9:00am at the Toyota Center. This date is scheduled pending Toyota Center availability based on the National Basketball Association (NBA) playoff schedule.

DONT FORGET
all library books are due May 24

ATTN: SRS
CLASS PANORAMIC PICTURES WILL BE ON SALE TUES., WED., MAY 24. PRICES ARE $25 AND $35 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO GOLDBECK COMPANY

Want to be a Ranger Camp Leader or Co-Chair?

Applications are now available in Coach Kits room,2325 or Coach Howells room, 2326 Application Due Date: Monday, May 20th *Visit Coach Howell or Coach Kitfor more information. Ranger Camp will be held on Friday, August 16th

ALREADY????
May 21st is Senior Spring Awards Day
Details to follow

PRO GRAD INFO

Tickets will be for sale during all lunches on the dates listed below **Please print and bring the signed consent form(s) found at www.clementsprograd.com. **CASH OR CREDIT CARD ONLY $45: 5/23 5/24 $55: 5/28 5/31 Or, buy online using PayPal at www.clementsprograd.com.

PRO GRAD
Same pricing scale applies AND signed consent form(s) must be turned in either during lunch sales or to the front office. Students allowed to bring one guest. Guest must be a high school junior or senior, or no more than 1 year post high school. Consent forms and ticket fees still apply. Note: Cost includes everything: bus transportation to and from venue, food & beverage, coffee bar, breakfast, games, entertainment, hypnotist, henna art

THE ROUND UP
FIND OUT WHATS GOING ON! CHECK OUT THE APRIL EDITION ONLINE (CHS WEB SITE).

REMINDER / WARNING
DUE TO RASH OF THEFTS, BE SURE TO: SECURE YOUR CELL PHONE, iPAD, LAPTOP, ETC. USE A BICYCLE LOCK ON YOUR BIKE AND PARK IT IN BIKE STANDS KEEP PERSONAL PROPERTY SECURED IN YOUR LOCKER

DRESS CODE
MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN DRESS CODE HALL SWEEPS WILL START AT ANY TIME REFER TO STUDENT HANDBOOK FOR ANY DRESS CODE QUESTIONS.

NOTICE
The EOC assessments will NOT count as 15% of a students final grade for this year. Note: This change involves freshman and sophomore students taking EOC assessments. Current juniors and seniors remain under TAKS assessment requirements, not EOC.

YEARBOOKS ON SALE
Students, you can purchase the 2013 anniversary yearbooks now. Go to http://www.balfour.com/ and add the book to your cart. You can add a la carte items and then checkout. This book will not only highlight this year, it will also celebrate Clements last 30 years!

Final Exam Exemption Information 2013 Spring Exemption Policy

Grade 9 & 10 No Exemptions Exemptions 11 and 12 Grades Eligible for exemption in all classes Minimum 2100 score on exit-level TAKS Minimum grade of 80 for semester 2 average No more than (4) absences in each class during spring semester 3 tardies = one absence Students absence of up to two (2) days for visiting a college or university may be considered as an exemption, provided the student:1. Receives prior approval from the campus principal2. Follows the campus procedures to verify such a visit3. Makes up any work missed (HB2542) Students may not have a removal to DAEP/JJAEP on their discipline record Students may not have outstanding fees or fines

EXEMPTION POLICY
Students must attend exempted classes or exemption activities on test day in order to receive exam exemptions Exemptions to Compulsory Attendance The following are the attendance codes that should not be counted or should not affect eligibility: B Death in Family Death in Family C Extra-Curricular D Truant Diversion F Military G Court I In School Suspension J Citizen-P Citizenship Paperwork K Citizen-C Citizenship Ceremony M Medical N College Visit On Campus/Other On Campus/Other R Religious S Suspension X Campus Activity For more detailed information regarding absences, please refer to pages 3, 4, and 12 of the FBISD Student /Parent handbook.