Langham Creek High School

 

last updated: 01/10/2009
17610 FM 529, Houston, TX  77095
(281) 463-5400
(281) 345 - 3509 FAX
Principal:  Mr. Tom Strother
School Hours:  7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Mission Statement

Langham Creek High School will promote mutual respect between students and staff which will foster and promote a positive school climate that engenders students to become effective communicators, competent problem-solvers, self-directed learners, responsible citizens and quality producers.

Administrative Team

Superintendent: Mr. David Anthony, Ed. D.
Principal: Mr. Tom Strother
Associate Principal: Ms. Kristi Giron
Dean of Instruction: Ms. Lenae Diskin
Academic Specialist: Ms. Cindy Petrash
Assistant Principals:
Mr. Marc Baker
Ms. Glenda Bettis
Ms. Susan Nolen
Ms. Gwen Perry
Mr. Tony Runnels
Mr. Tim Silvey
School Nurse - Ramona Miller

Testing Coordinator - Penny Irwin-Fitt

 

Counselors

Lead Counselor: Ms. Kathy Baker
Mr. Richard Armstrong
Ms. Lela Williams
Ms. Dalia Gonzales
Ms. Gwen Hartsfield
Ms. Cheryl Cook
Mr. Franklin Sampson
Ms. Luann Walker

Front row, left to right: Tim Silvey, Glenda Bettis, Susan Nolen, Dale Cowser, Gwen Perry
Back row, left to right: Marc Baker, Kathy Mattox, Kristi Giron, Lenae Diskin, Kirk Still, Kay Nan Cooley

Campus Goals

 

VIPS

Partnerships with the community are vital in order to strengthen instructional outcomes for all students. We would like you to develop a collaborative relationship with us that will foster long-term student achievement ... one that offers opportunities for all students ... making a difference together.   For more information, please contact Judy Harper at 281.463.5995.

 

Demographics

African
American
Hispanic
White
Native
American
Asian/
Pacific
Islander
Economically
Disadvantaged
16.4%
33.2%
42.3%
0.3%
7.8%
28.1%

 

Awards and Accomplishments

National Merit Competition (Class of 2008)

 5 National Merit Semifinalists
10 Commended for National Merit
3 National Hispanic Scholars
3 National Achievement Semi Finalist

Percentage Entering College

Class of 2008 85%
Class of 2007 94%
Class of 2006 85%
Class of 2005 80%

 

Enrollment

3242 students as of 9/25/08

TAKS Information

LANGHAM CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
2007 TAKS Results
Percent of All Students Meeting the Passing Standard
GRADE
READING/ELA
MATH
SOCIAL STUDIES
SCIENCE
SCHOOL
DISTRICT
SCHOOL
DISTRICT
SCHOOL
DISTRICT
SCHOOL
DISTRICT
9
89%
90%
66%
70%
-
-
-
-
10
84%
88%
72%
72%
91%
91%
71%
69%
11
93%
93%
82%
83%
95%
96%
83%
83%

 

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Class Ranking

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:

GRADE

LEVEL OR COURSE

 

K, AP, and HORIZONS Levels

L-Level (on level)

Below Level
Adaptive Behavior,Co-teach,
ESOL, and Resource

Life Skills

A (90-100)

7 grade points

6 grade points

5 grade points

4 grade points

B (80-89)

6 grade points

5 grade points

4 grade points

3 grade points

C (75-79)

5 grade points

4 grade points

3 grade points

2 grade points

D (70-74)

4 grade points

3 grade points

2 grade points

1 grade points

F (below 70)

0 grade points

0 grade points

0 grade points

0 grade points

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.

 

Courses

Recommended
High School
Program

Minimum
High School
Program

English

4

4

Advanced Academic Strategies
or

Skills for Academic Success

½

or

1

½

or

1

Mathematics

 

3
Algebra I,
Geometry,
Algebra II

3
must include Algebra I, Geometry

Science

3
Integrated Physics and Chemistry,
Biology,
Chemistry

2
Integrated Physics and Chemistry,
Biology

U.S. History

1

1

World History

1

1

World Geography

1

 

Government

½

½

Economics

½

½

Health
            or
Health Science
Technology

½
or
1

½
or
1

Physical Education

Languages other than English (Foreign Language)

2

 

Speech

½

½

Fine Arts

1

 

Technology Applications
(Computer course)

1

1

Academic Elective:
World Geography or Science Elective

 

1

Electives

3

3 to 5

Total State Credits Required

24

22

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.

 

Courses

Recommended
High School
Program

Minimum
High School
Program

English

4

4

Advanced Academic Strategies
or

Skills for Academic Success

½

or

1

½

or

1

Mathematics

 

4
Algebra I,
Geometry,
Algebra II, and an additional math course

3
must include Algebra I, Geometry

Science

4
Integrated Physics and Chemistry,
Biology,
Chemistry, and Physics or an additional science course

2
Integrated Physics and Chemistry,
Biology

U.S. History

1

1

World History

1

1

World Geography

1

 

Government

½

½

Economics

½

½

Health
            or
Health Science
Technology

½
or
1

½
or
1

Physical Education

Languages other than English (Foreign Language)

2

 

Speech

½

½

Fine Arts

1

 

Technology Applications
(Computer course)

1

1

Academic Elective:
World Geography or Science Elective

 

1

Electives

3

3 to 5

Total State Credits Required

26

22

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.