Cypress Ranch Mustangs
Swim Meet
January 22nd - 6pm at Ranch
About Cypress Ranch
About the School
Trustees approved the construction contract for Cypress Ranch HS and Warner Elementary, to be located on the 130 acre multi-campus site at Fry Road and Cypress North Houston, to Pepper-Lawson Construction, L.P. in the amount of $68,673,095.00. The contract amount is $162,855.00 under budget. Cypress Ranch is a repeat design of Cypress�Woods High School with design modifications and is scheduled to open for the 2008-2009 school year. Since this campus is located on a multi-school site with Warner Elementary and a future middle school, the exterior design will be complimentary to the elementary school in terms of brick color and aesthetics. The colors for Cypress Ranch are navy and gold. School mascot will be decided by the students after attendance boundaries are determined.
Cypress Lakes HS and Cypress Ranch HS were designed by PBK Architects, Inc. with modifications to existing plans used in the construction of Cypress Woods, Cypress Ridge and Cypress Springs high schools. Each new school will have a modified footprint which includes the relocation of the library above the main lobby. Both facilities will feature their own unique color scheme and front entry design. New mandates from the Texas Education Agency require additional square footage for the science labs and library from previous high school designs which are incorporated into the final designs.
Cypress Ranch is expected to provide enrollment relief for Cypress Woods High School and other adjacent high schools to be determined.
The Board approved the swimming pool option 2 for high schools #9 and #10 which consists of a six-lane, 25-yard practice pool constructed at Cypress Lakes and an eight-lane, 25-yard meet pool with a five-lane, warm-up pool area at Cypress Ranch. Constructing the meet pool allows CFISD to host larger swimming competitions such as district meets and tri and quad meets in which three or four teams compete. Currently, district swim meets are held outside Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
Campus Goals
Demographics
(as indicated in the 2008-09 AEIS Report)
African
American Hispanic White Native
American Asian/
Pacific
Islander Economically
Disadvantaged
11.4% 14.4% 68.2% 0.5% 5.6% 7.9%
Enrollment
1508 students as of 9/15/09
Class Ranking
Beginning with courses taken between eighth and ninth grade, all high school courses including correspondence, night school, college courses taken for dual credit, credit-by-exam, and summer school, are averaged in the class rank with the exception of teacher student assistant, local credit, and courses taken under the pass/fail option. High school credit courses taken by seventh- or eighth-grade students and completed by the end of the eighth-grade year will not count in class ranking with the exceptions of Geometry, Biology, and the third or higher levels of a foreign language. (*See additional exceptions for Classes of 2011 and beyond.) Rank will be determined by grade point averages (G.P.A.) of the students. Estimated class rankings are to be determined at the end of the junior year and first semester of the senior year for the express purpose of college entrance requirements. Another ranking shall be performed at the end of the fifth six-weeks grading period to identify summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude graduates. No valedictorian or salutatorian will be officially recognized at graduation.
Honor Graduate Designation
At graduation ceremonies, graduates will be recognized in the following categories: summa cum laude (6.5 G.P.A.), magna cum laude (6.25 G.P.A.), and cum laude (6.0 G.P.A.). A final calculation of G.P.A. and class rank is determined at the end of the senior year and will be reflected on the final transcript which is sent to colleges.
Grading Scale
Grade points are allocated for a course of study based on the designation of the course as follows:
GRADE
LEVEL OR COURSE
K, AP, and HORIZONS Levels
L-Level (on level)
Below Level
Adaptive Behavior,Co-teach, ESOL, and Resource
Life Skills
A (90-100)
7 grade points
6 grade points
5 grade points
4 grade points
B (80-89)
6 grade points
5 grade points
4 grade points
3 grade points
C (75-79)
5 grade points
4 grade points
3 grade points
2 grade points
D (70-74)
4 grade points
3 grade points
2 grade points
1 grade points
F (below 70)
0 grade points
0 grade points
0 grade points
0 grade points
The semester grades are computed by allocating a weight of 2/7 for each six weeks\' grade and 1/7 for a semester exam. A student will receive credit for each semester passed. If the course is a two-semester sequence and the student passes the second semester after having failed the first, he/she may receive the credit for both semesters if the yearly average is passing (70+).
*Beginning with the Class of 2011, four mathematics and four science courses will be included in a student\'s GPA calculation. If a student takes Algebra I and/or IP&C in 8th grade and takes four math and/or four science courses in grades 9-12, the four math and/or science courses taken in high school will be included in the student\'s GPA. But, if a student takes Algebra I and/or IP&C in 8th grade and only takes three math and/or three science courses in grades 9-12, the Algebra I and/or IP&C course will be included in the student\'s GPA calculation. Algebra I and IP&C taken at any time will carry L-level grade points.
Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2009
Students who entered the ninth grade in the fall 2004 through fall 2006 must enroll in courses necessary to complete the Recommended High School Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program unless the student, parent, and a school counselor agree that the student should be permitted to take courses under the Minimum High School Program. Students should study the table below which outlines requirements for the Recommended High School Program and the Minimum High School Program. Then, using the list of course descriptions that follow, students should select and register for courses. Note that students graduating under the Recommended High School Program will need to schedule additional courses not required for the Minimum High School Program. These courses include Algebra II, Chemistry, World Geography, foreign language (two credits), fine arts (one credit), and three state-approved electives. Counselors at each high school will furnish all other information necessary for students to complete registration.
Courses
Recommended
High School
Program
Minimum
High School
Program
English
4
4
Advanced Academic Strategies
or
Skills for Academic Success
�
or
1
�
or
1
Mathematics
3
Algebra I,
Geometry,
Algebra II
3
must include Algebra I, Geometry
Science
3
Integrated Physics and Chemistry,
Biology,
Chemistry
2
Integrated Physics and Chemistry,
Biology
U.S. History
1
1
World History
1
1
World Geography
1
Government
�
�
Economics
�
�
Health
or
Health Science
Technology
�
or
1
�
or
1
Physical Education
1�
1�
Languages other than English (Foreign Language)
2
Speech
�
�
Fine Arts
1
Technology Applications
(Computer course)
1
1
Academic Elective:
World Geography or Science Elective
1
Electives
3
3 to 5
Total State Credits Required
24
22
Distinguished Achievement Program
Students desiring to earn the Distinguished Achievement Program transcript must complete the requirements for the Recommended High School Program plus one additional credit in languages other than English (foreign language) and any combination of four advanced measures selected from the following options:
A score of three or above on The College Board Advanced Placement Examination.
A grade of 3.0 or higher on courses that count for college credit, including tech-prep programs and dual credit courses.
Original research/project conducted under the direction of mentor(s) reported to an appropriate audience and judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project. Original research may not be used for more than two measures.
A score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for recognition in one of these ways: (1) Commended Scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, (2) National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Black Students, or (3) National Hispanic Scholar Program. Note: The PSAT score may only count as one advanced measure, regardless of the number of honors received by the student.
Graduation Requirements for the Classes of 2011, 2012, and 2013
Students who enter the ninth grade in the fall 2007 and thereafter must enroll in courses necessary to complete the Recommended High School Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program unless the student, parent, and a school counselor agree that the student should be permitted to take courses under the Minimum High School Program. Students should study the table below which outlines requirements for the Recommended High School Program and the Minimum High School Program. Then, using the list of course descriptions that follow, students should select and register for courses. Note that students graduating under the Recommended High School Program will need to schedule additional courses not required for the Minimum High School Program. These courses include Algebra II, Chemistry, World Geography, foreign language (two credits), fine arts (one credit), and three state-approved electives. Additionally, beginning with the Class of 2011, students must earn 26 total credits including four math and four science credits. Counselors at each high school will furnish all other information necessary for students to complete registration.
Courses
Recommended
High School
Program
Minimum
High School
Program
English
4
4
Advanced Academic Strategies
or
Skills for Academic Success
�
or
1
�
or
1
Mathematics
4
Algebra I,
Geometry,
Algebra II, and an additional math course
3
must include Algebra I, Geometry
Science
4
Integrated Physics and Chemistry,
Biology,
Chemistry, and Physics or an additional science course
2
Integrated Physics and Chemistry,
Biology
U.S. History
1
1
World History
1
1
World Geography
1
Government
�
�
Economics
�
�
Health
or
Health Science
Technology
�
or
1
�
or
1
Physical Education
1�
1�
Languages other than English (Foreign Language)
2
Speech
�
�
Fine Arts
1
Technology Applications
(Computer course)
1
1
Academic Elective:
World Geography or Science Elective
1
Electives
3
3 to 5
Total State Credits Required
26
22
Distinguished Achievement Program
Students desiring to earn the Distinguished Achievement Program transcript must complete the requirements for the Recommended High School Program plus one additional credit in languages other than English (foreign language) and any combination of four advanced measures selected from the following options:
A score of three or above on The College Board Advanced Placement Examination.
A grade of 3.0 or higher on courses that count for college credit, including tech-prep programs and dual credit courses.
Original research/project conducted under the direction of mentor(s) reported to an appropriate audience and judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project. Original research may not be used for more than two measures.
A score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for recognition in one of these ways: (1) Commended Scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, (2) National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Black Students, or (3) National Hispanic Scholar Program. Note: The PSAT score may only count as one advanced measure, regardless of the number of honors received by the student.
Note: Math Models with Applications and AP Computer Science may not serve as math credits on the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP). Additionally, Integrated Physics and Chemistry may not serve as a science credit on the DAP.
Baseball Tryouts
Cypress Ranch Baseball Tryouts
Place: Cypress Ranch Baseball field
Dates: Jan 29th (5:00 PM), Jan 30th (1:00 PM), Feb 1st (5:00 PM)
Starting Dec. 10th all paperwork can be picked up in the Training office or Boys Coaching office. You must have a current physical and all necessary paperwork on file before tryouts. Proper baseball attire should be worn.
Band Schedule
January
12 Tuesday Executive Board Meeting 7:30
15-16 Fri. � Sat. Region Band Clinic and Concert @Cypress Ranch and Woods
19 Tuesday Booster Club Meeting 7:30
February
5-6 Fri.-Sat. Solo and Ensemble Contest@ Northbrook High School
9 Tuesday Executive Board Meeting 7:30
10-13 Wed.-Sat. Texas Music Educators Association Convention (All-State)
16 Tuesday Booster Club Meeting 7:30
19 Friday END OF 4th SIX WEEKS
March
5-6 Fri.-Sat. Hosting Orchestra PRE UIL Festival here at the Ranch
9 Tuesday Executive Board Meeting 7:30
11 Thursday Pre Spring Break Concert / Booster Club Meeting 7:30
April
13 Tuesday Executive Board Meeting 7:30
14-15 Wed.�Thurs. Non-Varsity Concert and Sight-Reading UIL @ Cy-Springs
20 Tuesday Booster Club Meeting 7:30
23-24 Fri.-Sat. Varsity Concert and Sight-Reading UIL @ Ranch
16 Friday END OF 5th SIX WEEKS
May
7-9 Fri.-Sun Spring Trip
11 Tuesday Executive Board Meeting 7:30
15 Saturday Spring Region Meeting
17 Monday Spring Concert / Booster Club Meeting 7:30
27 Saturday Hosting Varsity Band PRE UIL Festival here at the Ranch
June
2 Wednesday END OF 6th SIX WEEKS
Couple Alert
Triple Oswald and Hannah Claggett - Sept 27th, 2009
Summer School
Summer School Schedule is not available yet