Langham Creek High School

last updated: 07/06/2010

Administrative Team

Campus Goals

• Safe and positive learning environment
• Promotion rate in all classes  (90% or better)
• TAKS performance for all students in reading, writing, English, math, science, and social studies (90% or better)
• Commended performance on TAKS in all areas (25% or better)
• Graduation and post-secondary education plans for every student
• 100% of students involved in at least one extracurricular or service activity

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 Robin Wiese at 281.345.3589.

Demographics

(as indicated in the 2008-09 AEIS Report)

Awards and Accomplishments

National Merit Finalists
Andrew Conger
Patrick Day
Hilliary Eichelberger
Jordan McNulty
Austin Stewart

National Merit Commended Students
Mitchell Bennett
Ashley Bogdan
Danielle Brown
Shelby Cole
Priyanka Debnath
Sarah Greenberg
David Hoffman
Ruo-Hsin Rebecca Kuo
Callie Limes
Iris Lopez

National Achievement Finalists
Danielle Brown
Jordan McNulty
Julian Okuyiga

National Hispanic Recognition Finalists
Andres De Leon
Iris Lopez
Valerie Trevino

Gates Millenium Scholar
Iris Lopez

Scholarship totals for the class of 2009
$7,076,466.00

Enrollment

3174 students as of 9/15/09

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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

CFISD uses a weighted 6.0 grading scale.  Grade points are allocated for a course of study based on the designation of the course as indicated in the chart below.

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+).

*For the Classes of 2011, 2012, and 2013, 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 of 2011, 2012, and 2013

Students who enter the ninth grade in the fall 2007, 2008, and 2009 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. (The State Board of Education granted a one-year exemption for students who took Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IP&C) in the 8th grade in the 2006-2007 school year.  The Class of 2011 may use IP&C, taken in 8th grade, as a science credit for the Distinguished Achievement Program.)

Graduation Requirements for the Classes of 2014 and Beyond

Students who enter the ninth grade in the fall 2010 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.  Counselors at each high school will furnish all other information necessary for students to complete registration.

Distinguished Achievement Program for 2014 +

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.