Hawk Happenings

9/10/2023

Hawk Families,

I hope that you were able to have a great Weekend!

We hope to see all of you on Tuesday, September 12th at 6:00. That will be our annual Meet the Teacher night and we are excited for you to be here and meet our excellent teachers. As it has been in the past, this is a come and go event so please take time to introduce yourself, but allow every parent the opportunity to meet the teacher as well.

If you need longer than a few minutes you are always free to contact that teacher by email or set up a meeting.

This newsletter has very important information that will keep you updated with what is going on at Canyon Lake High School. I encourage you to please read thoroughly to stay connected to our campus as a parent.

As always, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to call or just swing by our doors are always open. Have a great day and GO HAWKS!

Mark Oberholtzer

Canyon Lake High School

Principal

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Campus Congratulations

• Canyon Lake Ace Hardware-Official Sponsor of Canyon Lake High School

Campus Life

• Meet the Teacher, Tuesday September 12th
• STUCO Homecoming Dates
• Canyon Lake High School Student Support Specialists-Wellness Wednesdays
• Hawk Band-This Week in Band
• Canyon Lake High School Cheer Clinic
• Canyon Lake High School Lil Emmy Clinic
• Canyon Lake FFA
• College and Career Center Newsletter link
• Counselor Corner Newsletter link
• Canyon Lake High School Attendance and VOE's
• Join PTSA
  
• Video intercom system for all visitors
  
• House Bill 114-Say NO to Vaping
• Electronic Devices and Technology Resources
• Dress Code
• Underclassmen Yearbook photos
• Drivers Ed now on campus at CLHS
• Canyon Lake High School Yearbook

Stay up to date with the latest news and updates by following Canyon Lake High School on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Twitter: @CanyonLakeHS_Hawks

Twitter: @CLHSPrincipal (Mr. Oberholtzer)

Twitter: @CLHSACA (Academic and Career Center)

Twitter: @CLHS_counselor (Counseling Department)

Facebook: CISD Canyon Lake High

Facebook: Canyon Lake HS Hawks

Instagram: CLHS_Hawks

Instagram: clhs.principal (Mr.Oberholtzer)

Canyon Lake High School is proud to announce that we received an A from the TEA (Texas Education Agency) accountability ratings.

None of this would have been possible without the hard work of our teachers and students.

Canyon Lake High School ranked one of the best high schools in the San Antonio area, according to @usnews.

Thank you to our teachers, students, and wonderful community for making this happen!

Tuesday, September 12

5:45pm - PTSA General Meeting - PAC

6:00-7:30 (Come and go event)

Homecoming Nominations are happening THIS week! If your student is interested in possibly becoming part of the 2023 Homecoming Court, they can nominate themselves or a friend using the QR code found in the rotunda during lunches. Nominations will be open from Wednesday through Friday at 2 p.m. ***ONLY CLHS STUDENTS CAN NOMINATE AND VOTE***

Once all nominations have been submitted, we will create the ballot and NEXT week we will have voting for our 2023 Homecoming Court.

UPCOMING EVENTS -

Homecoming Parade - MONDAY, Sept 18th

Homecoming Game - THURSDAY, Sept 21st

Homecoming Dance - SATURDAY, Sept 23rd

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Registration is now open for the CLHS Cheer Clinic on October 19th! Come learn jumps, stunts and cheers with the Canyon Lake Varsity Cheer team then cheer beside them on the sidelines during the 1st quarter when we take on the Burnet Bulldogs on Friday, October 20th!!

Scan the QR code in the flier or click the following link to register: https://forms.gle/9aoSkaBvNJUZzZadA

Please email clhscheerclub@gmail.com with any questions.We can’t wait to see all our future Canyon Lake Cheerleaders there!

Canyon Lake FFA is so excited to be back!! We hope y'all are having a great first week. Our first meeting of the year is September 6th during hawk time. Join us to meet our officers, learn about FFA, and have fun! Additionally, if you are interested in getting involved with our Canyon Lake FFA Alumni, we are hosting a social September 25th at 6:30!

If you are interested in showing a livestock animal this year, please reach out to the designated ag teacher before the following dates:

Swine: Ms. Gwinn by 9/8

Poultry: Mr. Schatte by 9/20

Rabbits: Contact Mrs. Webel

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Attendance 2023-2024

Please send all notes within 48 hours of your student returning to school. Each student can have up to 9 parent notes per school year. Notes can be emailed to lori.jarrell@comalisd.org or you can always call me I am more than happy to help 830-885-1901

VOES please request as soon as possible they are good for 30 days from the date I print them, have your student come to the front office and I have a QR code for them to scan to sign up.

Do you want to get involved in Canyon Lake High School? What better way than joining an already awesome organization on campus.

If you would like to join the CLHS PTSA just scan the QR code and join. You wont regret it!

Before entering a school this year, you will notice a new safety feature. The new addition is a video intercom system located on an exterior wall near the entrance of each campus. The system will be marked with a yellow sign.

In order to enter the school, every visitor will step up to this intercom; push the button; and tell the front office staff his or her name and the reason for the visit. The front office staff will be able to see the visitor through the video camera and grant entrance into the front door.

Once inside, visitors will be required to show a picture ID and sign-in. Please note that this will be the new procedure every time you visit a Comal ISD campus whether it is to drop off lunch or to pick-up your student for a doctor’s appointment.

As the school year begins, please be patient with each other and the staff as this new procedure becomes routine and a part of our district’s overall safety procedures.

Parents:

Students Caught With Vapes, will be Placed in an Alternative Education Facility

Texas House Bill 114, which was passed by legislators this summer, mandates that any student found in possession of a vaping device on district property or at a district event will be placed in a disciplinary alternative education program (DAEP) regardless of the content of the device.

HB 114 is titled, "Relating to the possession, use, or delivery of marihuana or e-cigarettes on or near public school property or at certain school events."

For safety purposes, the district permits students to possess personal telecommunications and other electronic devices in school; however, these devices are subject to the Student Code of Conduct, Acceptable Use Policy, and the discretion of the district and campus administration and personnel.

In addition, the following applies to all students:

• A student shall obtain prior approval before using personal telecommunications or other electronic devices for on-campus instructional purposes. [See policy FNCE].
• All personal telecommunications or other personal electronic devices must remain silenced or turned off and put away to prevent disruption to the learning environment. However, students may use personal telecommunications or other personal electronic devices while on campus during these designated times only - High School- before school and after school, during lunch, and during passing periods. Middle School- before school and after school. Elementary School-no use.
• The use of mobile telephones or any device capable of capturing images or video is strictly prohibited in locker rooms or restroom areas while at school or at a school-related or a school-sponsored event.

An authorized district employee may confiscate a personal electronic device, including a mobile telephone, used in violation of applicable campus rules. [See policy FNCE].

Any disciplinary action in addition to confiscation will be in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and in accordance with the student handbook. The student or the student's parents may retrieve the device at the conclusion of the school day and after paying the fee [See policy FNCE]. A confiscated device shall be released as outlined below:

• 1st offense - Warning + parent notification
• 2nd offense - $5.00 administrative fee + parent notification
• 3rd offense - $10.00 administrative fee + parent notification
• 4th+ offense - $15.00 administrative fee + parent notification

In limited circumstances and in accordance with law, a student’s personal electronic device may be searched by authorized personnel [See policy FNF].

The student shall also acknowledge receipt and understanding of applicable regulations and shall sign the appropriate user agreements [See policy CQ]. Included in this handbook is the district’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) (Appendix C).

The district’s dress code prevents disruption, minimizes safety hazards, and maintains a positive learning climate. Students and parents may determine personal attire and grooming standards, provided that they comply with the following:

• Any clothing, accessories, or visible tattoos that depict images or language that are lewd, offensive, vulgar, obscene, or advertise weapons, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or other substances are strictly prohibited. *Offensive is defined as indecent, sexually explicit, or advocates prejudice or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
• Any clothing and accessories that could be considered costume wear are strictly prohibited unless the clothing is part of a teacher-approved or campus-approved activity. Shoes must be worn at all times. Slippers are not permitted.
• Any clothing that is sheer, see-through, mesh, exposes the midsection, back, chest, or other areas that are considered private, are strictly prohibited. Undergarments shall not be visible or exposed. Spaghetti straps (a strap less than 2”) and tanks with oversized armholes are not permitted without a sleeved undershirt.
• Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be of a modest length. Clothing cannot have holes or frays that expose any undergarments or private areas of the body.
• All head coverings and hats must not be worn inside school buildings except for a cap or hat that is part of (1) a uniform worn at a school activity (2) for religious or medical purposes, or (3) part of a teacher-approved or campus-approved activity. Hoodies are allowed, but the hood must remain down while in the building.
• Facial piercings should be small and discrete. Jewelry and accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be used as a weapon are prohibited.
• Hairstyles must not detract from learning.
• District-issued student IDs must be visible before or during school hours for secondary students.

If the principal determines that a student’s grooming or clothing violates the school’s dress code, the student will be given an opportunity to correct the problem at school and return to the classroom. If the problem cannot be corrected at school, the campus administration will work with the student and a parent to obtain an acceptable change of clothing for the student in a way that minimizes the loss of instructional time. Repeated or severe offenses may result in more serious disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

The principal, in cooperation with the sponsor, coach, or a person in charge of an extracurricular activity, may regulate the dress and grooming of students who participate in the activity. Students who violate dress and grooming standards established for such an activity may be removed or excluded from the activity for a period determined by the principal or sponsor and may be subject to other disciplinary action, as specified in the Student Code of Conduct. This includes UIL activities or other special functions. [See FO series].

These modifications and changes were made based on parent feedback as well as the Discipline Task Force, District Education Improvement Council (DEIC), Student Advisory, Parent Task Force, Campus Athletic Coordinators, and Administrators whose members provided recommendations. The District also received more than 5,000 responses to the Dress Code/Electronic Device survey regarding these policies.

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Mark Oberholtzer

Principal

Email: mark.oberholtzer@comalisd.org
Phone: 830-885-1700
Twitter: @CLHS_Principal