Daily Announcements


Attention Teachers:
 
Gradebook Training during planning blocks on Thursday in room L204, Science Workroom. Bring your laptop.
 
Please register on the ERO#20110035000930

Seniors!
Fee waivers have arrived for the SAT & ACT Exams. Sign up online to take these college entrance exams soon as deadlines for the October test are rapidly approaching. See Ms. America Gutierrez, counselor, for a fee waiver for either exam. Remember you NEED to have your exam scores prior to the deadlines for college applications

Cigarroa High School
Bell Schedule
2010-2011
 
Period
First Bell
8:10
8:15
1st Period (announcements)
8:15
9:15
2nd Period
9:20
10:15
3rd Period
10:20
11:15
4th Period
11:20
12:15
Lunch A
12:20
1:00 (40 minutes)
5th Period
12:20
1:15  Students with lunch B will be in class
6th Period
1:05
2:00  Students with lunch A will be in class
Lunch B
1:20
2:00 (40 minutes)
7th Period
2:05
3:00
8th Period
3:05
4:00

Class of 2011 Seniors

Plan on applying to MIT, Rice, Notre Dame or Stanford? QuestBridge National College Match awards 4 year full scholarships to high achieving, low-income students.  Deadline to apply is Sept. 30th and you must create an online account.  Visit Counselor's Information for the link and a list of over 30 participating colleges.  There are several pieces you will have to include with your application so don't delay.  Visit with Mrs. Esparza in the guidance center for more info.

Did you take a class at TAMIU or LCC this summer?
You need to bring an OFFICIAL transcript from the college or university to your counselor as soon as possible if you want this class to count for DAP and/or graduation. If you have taken more than one class, an official transcript will include all classes you have taken. Questions? Ask your counselor!

MANDATORY GEAR UP Parent Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 8th, 2010. You can choose to attend at 9:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m in the cafeteria. Important Senior information will be discussed. Show up and receive your FREE student planner!

Student Announcements

Anybody interested in joining FFA or learning more about it??  If interested please come by M800 with Mr. Villarreal.

SAT Question of the Day

TAKE THE CHALLENGE!

Official SAT Question of the Day!

For Teachers

 
 
 
 
Due before Sept. 2nd

 
 
  
 

 
 

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From the Principal

 
 
 
 
 
It's Toro Pride, Just Gotta Have It!


Welcome Back!

The Pride of South Laredo has opened its doors once again for a successful school year!  I would like to welcome each and every one of you to Dr. Cigarroa High School, where students Learn for Life!
 
Apart from the festive emotions of starting a new school year, I would like to emphasize the two important topics in our student code of conduct: 1. Attendance and 2. Dress Code.
 
  • Student Attendance is vital to the learning of objectives in all courses.  Every day is a learning day, and I expect for students to take full advantage of the instructional time that is offered in our classrooms.  CHS will strictly adhere to the 90% Compulsory Attendace Law found in the Texas Education Code Section 25.085.  The bell schedule has been posted on our homepage to better serve our students and parents. 
 
  • The Dress Code will be enforced daily.  I strongly emphasize the requirement of students to follow the standardized dress code.  CHS will strictly adhere to the dress code.  Failure to comply will result in consequences, as per the student code of conduct.
 
I would like to welcome Mrs. Cassandra Mendoza to the CHS Administrative Team.  Mrs. Mendoza is no stranger to CHS as she served in the capacity of a teacher in the ELA department.  I look forward to working with our administrative team this year as we move our instructional leadership roles to a higher level.
 
We just started the school year, and many students have already begun their involvmenet in extra-curricular activities, such as Athletics, Cheer, JROTC, Band, Orchestra, and several student organizations.  I congratulate our students and their coaches/sponsors for their commitment and dedication in representing our school.  In fact, I invite all our CHS students to join at least one organization and take ownership on what makes CHS a first-rate school!
 
A big thank you and sincere appreciation is extended to our HSTW Transition Team and Senior Class for hosting the Freshmen Orientation.  Way to go!  As we continue with or school reform initiatives on campus, I would like to challenge all students to uphold the expectations of literacy in all your classes.  Reading and writing are very important skills, and it drives the comprehension and critical thinking skills we use every day.
 
In closing, I highly encourage you to be a part of Cigarroa High School.  You will find that we have the best teachers that care for and support our students in their endeavors.  Our teachers maximize every opportunity to incorporate rigor and relevance in their daily lessons.  

We keep our focus on student learning!  It is what we love to do every day!

Have a great school year! 
 
Toro Proud! -e.salinas
 


Friday, September 3
Congras!
Happy Birthday Mari Cruz Cabrera!
Saturday, September 4
District 1st Round
Volleyball Game against C.C. WINN @ Cighigh 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Let's Party!
Happy Birthday Celina Camarillo & Rosalinda Sillas! 
Monday, September 6
Lets Party!
Happy Birthday Terry Adams!
Staff Development Day
No School for Students

Today, 9/3/2010
High: 99 Low: 79
Slight chance thunderstorms
10% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 9/4/2010
High: 96 Low: 75
Chance thunderstorms
30% chance of precipitation.