Final Exams and Senior Week Events - May 12th - May 16th

Seniors will be able to start applying for exemptions using the Semester Exam Exemption Tile in MyKaty Cloud on Friday, May 2nd at 7:00 AM until tile closes on Wednesday, May 7th at 11:59 p.m. Please make sure you are clear of all fines, fees and holds -this includes new IDs, Temp IDs, parking fees, course fees, book holds, library holds, etc.

Some items to note for Senior Exam Week (see attached schedule):

• Seniors will follow the regular bell schedule the week of May 12 – May 16.
• Seniors may EXEMPT ALL final exams, if eligible (see Exam Exemption Requirements attached)
• Seniors will take their final exam during their regular class period.
• For example: Monday, May 12 are the 1st, 6th, and 7th period final exams, so they will take their exams during 1st, 6th, and 7th period.
• Even if a student is EXEMPT from taking the exam, they must still attend that class period.
• Once the student has taken their exam or exempted their exam, they must still attend that class the rest of the week.
• If a student is not present, they will be marked absent.

Final Exam Exemption Clarifications: 
 
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams:

• Students enrolled in an AP course who successfully sit for the AP exam for that course may elect to exempt the final exam in the Spring semester. However, students must meet the discipline and attendance criteria above and pass the course to be eligible for the exemption.
• The final exam exemption for an AP exam does not count toward the maximum number of exemptions for that student's grade level.

 HCC Dual Credit & College Prep courses CANNOT be exempted. 
 
IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION (Class of 2025): Campuses will communicate their specific senior final exam schedule and senior activities that begin on Monday, May 12. Campuses will host a Class of 2025 graduation ceremony meeting and other senior events daily beginning on Monday, May 12th. These events are required for Seniors. Campuses will communicate specific schedules of the events. Students are encouraged to verify semester exam exemption eligibility by continually monitoring their semester average(s), attendance/tardies, conduct grade(s) and behavior consequences via the Home Access Center (HAC). 2024-2025 CRHS Senior Calendar.

FAFSA (STUDENT FEDERAL AID)

**Seniors will not graduate if one of these is not followed.

In accordance with Texas Education Code Section 28.0256, seniors graduating in 2022 and thereafter must complete and submit, and show proof of submission, a free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) or a Texas application for state financial aid (TAFSA). 

• FAFSA 
• TAFSA 

Seniors who choose to opt out must complete one of the following options:

1. The student’s parent or other person standing in parental relation submits a signed form indicating that the parent or other person authorizes the student to decline to complete and submit the financial aid application;
2. The student signs and submits the TEA opt-out form on the student’s own behalf if the student is 18 years of age or older or the student’s disabilities of minority have been removed for general purposes under Chapter 31 (Removal of Disabilities of Minority), Family Code; or
3. The school counselor authorizes the student to decline to complete and submit the financial aid application for good cause, as determined by the school counselor.
4. If you plan on not completing FAFSA/TAFSA, select the TEA Opt-Out Form:

• • TEA Opt-out Form 
  • TEA Opt Out Form (Spanish)

Your instructions from our College and Career Facilitator. Mr. Mabry, email him at lucaslmabry@katyisd.org.

Senior Survey

• IMPORTANT - The Senior Survey must be completed by May 14th.
• Katy ISD Senior Survey MUST be completed through SchooLinks in MyKatyCloud in order to receive your cap and gown and seating assignment at Senior Chillout on May 15th.
• Once you have accessed School Links in My Katy Cloud, click on the “To-Do List” at the top of the page. Then click on “Remaining To Dos” to see the Senior Survey.  
  • Instructions to complete the survey.
• Again – this MUST be completed by May 14, or you will not receive your cap and gown, cords or any other items needed for graduation.

Graduation

Cap and Gown Information

Final Opportunity to Order Your Graduation Cap, Gown, and Other Items!

The original deadline to order your cap and gown has passed, but if you haven't placed your order yet, it's essential to do so now. You can still order custom CRHS graduation announcements as well.

Press on this link Herff Jones Cinco Ranch High School or simply scan the QR code on the attached flier. 

Graduation Ceremony Video

Class of 2025 Graduation Photography

Marc Nathan Photographers, Inc. will capture each graduate's photo with the principal as well as a quick individual pose. To receive a link to view the graduate's images, parents must register and provide contact information as Katy ISD cannot release this. To ensure you receive the best pricing options, registration should be done PRIOR to the May 20th commencement date! Please note there should only be one registration for each graduate. All parents, grandparents, additional family members, etc. should be under the same registration. You'll receive a registration code as confirmation that your registration is complete. Registration will be discontinued the day after each commencement, but parents can contact the photographer by email, call or text. 

There is no obligation to order and parents may opt-out of receiving emails and/or texts after the first communication.

Graduation Photo Selfie Registration

Questions, please contact: 

Marc Nathan Photographers Inc.
Email: Grads@mnathanphoto.com
Call or Text: (281) 549-2367 
Visit MN Photographers website for more information.

Senior Yearbook Portraits

CADY Photography is the official studio for your Senior yearbook picture. To ensure your photo is included in the yearbook, you must have your portrait taken through CADY.

The final campus sessions for your Senior Yearbook portrait have been rescheduled to Monday, February 3rd, from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. This is your LAST CHANCE to have your picture included in the yearbook!

To schedule your session, please visit CADY's website at https://home.cady.com/ and navigate to the Senior section for a step-by-step guide on booking your yearbook photo.

Food and Drink Deliveries

Students, this is a reminder that you can only order food and pick up food and drinks during your lunchtime. You may not pick up food or drinks during 3.5 or any other time other than your lunch period. If you attempt to pick up food or drinks any time other than your lunch period, you may be written up. 

Purchasing Your Senior Class Panoramic Picture

If you would like to purchase a panoramic picture, please use the following link or scan the QR code (attached). Any orders placed from this point forward will be shipped directly to the students' homes.

https://loudermilkpanoramics.photoreflect.com/store/Photos.aspx?e=14315882

Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct

Student Discipline Assembly and Code of Conduct Presentation.

Parking for the 2024-2025 School Year

The Pay N Go and CRHS Parking links will be available starting Monday - July 29, 2024 at 7:00 AM.

In case of a technical glitch and the links open early, anyone who submits their information before 7:00 AM will go to the end of the list.  You must wait until 7:00 AM Monday, July 31^st.

You may NOT purchase a spot or park on campus with a Learners Permit – you must have a valid driver license.  If you purchase a spot with a Learners Permit you will be required to request a payment refund.  We DO NOT hold spots for students who have a Learners Permit.

ALL RESERVED SPOTS – 10^th, 11^th and 12^th graders - $75.00

Please refer to the CRHS website for all parking information.  Please READ all information carefully.

Link - CRHS Website >> Students >> Parking - https://www.katyisd.org/domain/5632

Cougars Achieving Through Service (CATS) – 2024 – 2025

Attached are the new CATS forms and requirements for the 2024-2025 school year.  Please read carefully as there are some items that have changed.

• CATS hours are due on Friday, April 4, 2025 for your Grade Level AP in Room 2228.
• All hours are to be completed by March 31. 

Click here for more information.

STAY CONNECTED!

This year parents and students can stay plugged into important grade level events through remind.  This will be your student's source for class information for the duration of his/her time at Cinco Ranch High School. To get plugged in, please do the following:

Text @crhs-2025 to 81010

Student Identification Badge Reminders

IDs must be worn at all times while in the CRHS school building. If a student arrives at school and realizes they do not have their ID, they must stop at the 9th grade or main attendance office entrance upon entering the building to obtain one. Students may receive 5 free temporary IDs per six weeks. After 5 temporary IDs are issued, the cost of any additional temporary IDs will be $1. Students do not have to have the money on hand to receive the temporary ID.

While in the school building, students must wear their current year student ID where it is visible and easily seen. Students may not have their ID or the picture on their ID covered. If a student fails to wear their ID where it is visible, they will be in noncompliance with the Discipline Management Plan and will be assigned a one hour after school detention.

From the Discipline Management Plan:

To maintain a safe and orderly school environment, all students are expected to always wear their current year ID badge during school hours while on Katy ISD property.  If the student loses the ID, a replacement must be purchased promptly from the school office. Failure to follow these procedures may be considered a violation of the Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct.

Tardies

Discipline for Tardies:

• 1 - 3 Tardies =         No consequence
• 4 - 6 Tardies =         1 hour after school detention (ASD)
• 7 - 9 Tardies =         2 hours after school detention (ASD)
• 10 - 12 Tardies =     3 hours after school detention (ASD)
• 13+ Tardies  =         a level 3 offense (3.26) Persistent Level 2 offenses which will result In-School-Suspension (ISS)
• 8 or more tardies in six weeks for a class will result in an "N" in conduct. This will cause a loss of exemptions for that class.
• 10 or more tardies for a class in a semester will result in loss of exemptions. 
• Tardies reset each 6 weeks

Students – KISD Emails

It is VERY important that you regularly check your KISD email.  This is the email address we use to send important updates and announcements.

If you are not sure how to check your email, please follow these steps to sign in to your school account.

• Select My Katy Cloud on our website
• Sign in with your Student ID# and password
• Choose Office 365 tile
• It will ask you if you want to stay logged in.
• Choose Outlook
• Voila! – all your school emails are there!​