HEB Excellence in Education Award Winner
Congratulations
Mrs. Frances Gonzalez-Garcia
3rd Grade Teacher, Sam Houston Elementary
On Sunday, May 6, H-E-B announced the statewide winners of the 2012 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards during an awards celebration in Houston. Frances Gonzales-Garcia, 3rd grade teacher, is the winner of the Leadership Award which honors teachers with 10 to 20 years in the classroom. She received a $10,000 check for herself and a $10,000 grant for the school. H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards celebrate public school professionals whose dedication inspires a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities.
Civil Behavior
CCISD schools promote civility in the classroom.
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Positive School-Wide Discipline Plan Brochure 2011-2012.pdf
Character First
A Character Education Program
Learn more about the CCISD Character Education Program.
May's Character Quality is:
Generosity:
Carefully managing my resources so I can freely give to those in need.
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Sam Houston Staff is Developing Hearts and Minds!
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40 Developmental Assets.pdf
2011-2012 CCISD School Calendar
2011-2012 CCISD School Calendar.pdf
Dress Code
Click the link below to see the Sam Houston Elementary Dress Code.
Sam Houston Dress Code 2012-2013.pdf
2011-2012 CCISD School Supply List
Click on the link below to see the school supply list.
2011-2012 CCISD School Supply List.pdf
Parent Calendar and Information
Click Here to access the monthly parent classes, activities and information.
Sam Houston AYP Report Card
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act requires that all public schools are evaluated for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Elementary schools are required to meet AYP criteria in three areas: Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, and Attendance Rate. Click the link below to see the complete report card.
HOUSTON RC_4C.pdf
Sam Houston Elementary School
Texas Education Agency
Recognized Campus
1998-1999 1999-2000
2000-2001 2001-2002
2002-2003 2003-2004
2005-2006 2006-2007
2007-2008 2008-2009
2010-2011
Sam Houston Elementary is committed to educational excellence. Our mission is to develop hearts and minds. We want to ensure that every student succeeds both academically and socially. We also believe that a strong partnership between school and home is one of the best methods to ensure student success.
STAAR Testing
3rd and 4th Grade Math and Reading Tests
5th Grade Science Tests
3rd and 4th grade students will take the STAAR Math test on April 24 and Reading on April 25. 5th grade students will take the STAAR Science test on April 26.
It is important for students to be relaxed, rested and ready for the test. Here are some tips for the testing day:
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Get at least 10 hours of sleep the night before each test.
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Eat a healthy breakfast.
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Dress comfortably, bring a sweater or light jacket if you tend to get cold in class.
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Arrive on time to school and class.
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Read test directions and questions carefully.
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Take a few deep breaths to help relax.
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Think positively. Tell yourself, "I can do it!"
If you have any questions about testing, please contact your child's teacher at 878-2520.
End of Year Report Cards
End of Year Report Cards will be issued on Friday, June 1st, 2012. This is the last day of school for students attending Tier 2 of OFYP. Report cards will be sent home with these students.
Report cards will be available for pickup in the school office from June 1st - 6th for any students who are no longer in school due to early dimissal in May.