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The Clear Creek Independent
School District is committed to open and honest
communication. It's understandable
that at a large and dynamic institution, there
are questions and concerns, and some of these
give rise to suppositions. It's crucial, though,
that we each have access to good, reliable
information.
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Rumors are
no laughing matter. They can be corrosive, they
can make people anxious, instill fear and dread.
They damage morale, waste time and can make
us less productive. This feature is designed
to address the rumors you hear making their
way around the halls and water coolers of our
district. Have you heard a good one? Send it
to us, and we'll track down the truth—good
or bad—and post it here.
For more news and information visit the Communications/Office
of Public Information Site >> |
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Do you have a rumor you want to
report? Click
here to tell us about it. |
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Rumor: |
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Is it true that all high schools
will go to a seven period day? Why did the District
get rid of the block? |
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Truth: |
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A
final decision has been made regarding
high school scheduling. During the Board
of Trustees workshop on Monday, February
11th, Dr. Greg Smith, Superintendent of
Schools, presented and the Board unanimously
approved a recommendation to keep the
current high school schedules for one
more school year and then transition to
a 7 period day for all comprehensive high
schools in 2009 – 2010.
A 7 period day allows
every student to see his or her teacher
everyday, fewer opportunities for release
time in the senior year for non-instructional
periods, and more opportunities to prepare
for college and CATE fields of interest.
It will also create additional space on
campuses because of the need for fewer
classrooms. Clear Creek ISD’s high
schools were designed for a 7 period day.
The 7 period day may also free up some
resources that could be used to fund competitive
salary increases for teachers.
Additionally, the District’s
Long Range Staffing Plan projects that
we will need approximately $50 million
over the next five years to meet our staffing
needs based on student growth. This move
is inline with other 4A and 5A high schools
in Texas and it is certainly not a reflection
of favoring one CCISD high school schedule
over another.
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Rumor: |
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There are rumors Clear Brook
High School is moving away from block scheduling.
Is that true? |
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Truth: |
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That
is a rumor. A committee has been established
by the Board of Trustees to review high
school schedules. This committee consists
of CCISD employees, parents, and school
board members. Updated minutes from those
committee meetings can be found on the
committee site. Click
here to go there now.
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Rumor: |
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Will the attendance zones for
the high schools be redrawn since there is a
new high school being constructed? |
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Truth: |
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A committee
has not been formed to review the attendance
boundaries for the 5th high school.
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Rumor: |
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How do I voice my thoughts on
school attendance zones? |
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Truth: |
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Public
hearings will be held at each of the CCISD
high schools to review the SBAC recommendation.
Those hearings have not been scheduled
yet. In the meantime, community members
are urged to email the SBAC committee
at sbac@ccisd.net.
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Rumor: |
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Will the new boundaries impact
all CCISD schools? |
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Truth: |
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It is unknown
which schools will be affected at this
time. No decisions on school boundaries
have been determined. The School
Boundary Advisory Committee will
make a recommendation to the Board of
Trustees.
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Rumor: |
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I have heard the conversion of
the CCHS 9th Grade Center has been put on hold
for an additional year. Does this mean it will
or will not open as an intermediate in Fall
2008? |
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Truth: |
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The CCISD
administration has decided to postpone
the conversion of the Creek 9th Grade
Center until Fall 2009.
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Rumor: |
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I have heard that new boundaries
are in the works again? Is this true? |
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Truth: |
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This is
true. A School Boundary Advisory Board
has been formed to create the attendance
boundaries for Elementary School #25 on
Highway 96 near Highway 146 in League
City, Elementary School #26 on Highway
3 in League City, and the Conversion of
the Clear Creek 9th Grade Center to an
Intermediate School. The conversion
of the Clear Creek 9th Grade Center to
an intermediate school has been postponed
to Fall 2009. Click
here to visit the SBAC site now >>
The new attendance zones
will go into effect for the 2009-2010
school year.
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Do you have a rumor you need clarification
on? Submit
it Now>> |
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For more information please contact
the Clear Creek ISD Office of Public Information
at: (281) 284-0020. Or email
us at Information@ccisd.net.
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