Cy-Fair High School

last updated: 08/22/2008

22602 Hempstead Highway, Cypress, Texas 77429-5000
(281) 897-4600
Principal:  Mr. Mike Smith
School Hours:  7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Accomplishments

• Cy-Fair High School named an Honor Roll School by the Just For Kids/TBEC (Texas Business and Education Coalition) for the 2 nd year in a row. Only 1 of 12 schools in the state of Texas selected based on high academic standards for 3 consecutive years.
• Cy-Fair High School named a First Amendment School
• More hits than any school in the nation on MyRoad.com career website
• 22 National Merit students recognized
• 1 National Achievement Scholar
• 6 National Hispanic Scholars
• 44 Juniors and 9 Sophomores made “200” Club for PSAT
• Numerous students received recognition for their participation in the math contest
• More Scholastic Writing winners than any high school in CFISD
• Industrial Arts – State Champions – 33 out of 35 years
• Varsity football went to the State Quarter Finals in playoffs
• JV football record was 7 – 1
• Freshmen Maroon record was 7 – 0, Freshmen White record was 7 – 1
• Lady Bobcat Volleyball – District Champions – record was 32 – 4
• Key Club – one of the top 25 Key Clubs in the state of Texas
• ROTC recognized as one of the outstanding units in the state – rarely awarded to a first year program
• Wrestlers qualify for State meet
• Drama production “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern” advanced to the State UIL One-Act Play finals
• Drama students received awards at the state level
• Art – 9 Gold Key Portfolio Winners
• Art – placed 2 nd, 5 th, and 9 th at the Culture Shapers
• FFA has more students placing with the District FFA show animals than other high school in CFISD
• Art – Winners at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
• Choir – 3 students selected to All-State Choir
• Varsity swimmers advance to State meet
• Lady Bobcats Basketball team reach State Quarter Finals – record 37 – 1
• Close-Up – 21 students attend workshop in Washington, DC
• Boy’s Soccer – District Champions
• Athletics – wins 10 District titles
• Both Boy’s and Girl’s Soccer teams advance to playoffs
• Tennis teams advance to Regional Tournament
• Band – qualifies students for All-State Band
• Baseball – Advances to Quarter Finals
• Track – win District – send students to State meet
• Girl’s Cross Country – wins District
• Softball – Advances to Bi-District

Campus Goals

To provide a safe and productive learning environment where all students will be engaged in relevant and rigorous coursework to prepare them to be productive citizens.

To reach exemplary status as a campus.

Demographics

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:

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 Classes 2009 and 2010

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.

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:

Graduation Requirements for the Classes of 2011 and Beyond

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.

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:

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.