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Greg Smith, Ph.D.    2425 East Main Street  (281) 284-0002 Superintendent of Schools   League City, Texas 77573-2799    FAX (281) 284-0005 Email: gsmith@ccisd.net  January 2009 Dear Parents and Students: The Board of Trustees and the staff of the Clear Creek Independent School District are continually making improvements in your school system. By doing so, we want to encourage our students to set high goals to prepare themselves to be successful citizens. Students and parents are encouraged to give thoughtful planning to course selection and to the type of program that would best support a desired career path. The State Board of Education has made the recommended high school program the standard graduation plan for all students planning to continue study beyond high school. In addition, the State of Texas provides Texas Grants for college attendance to students meeting financial need who have completed the recommended high school program. Therefore, the Educational Planning Guide is designed to provide information to assist students as they make critically important decisions in charting their high school program, as well as post graduation careers. This publication links the selection of courses with possible career pathways that students may pursue following graduation. Decisions made in developing a high school program are critical to the future of students. Your future will be impacted by the choices made. I encourage you to take challenging courses that stimulate and inspire you to reach your dreams. I also encourage you to talk with your counselor, teachers, principal and other administrators about your program. We are all interested in assisting you to make choices that are in your best interest. We want you to reap the highest benefits from your studies and experiences while you are in school. Parents are especially encouraged to become involved in helping design an appropriate course of study. We need capable, self-motivated, life-long learners who will keep our nation strong and our economy competitive in the world-wide market. The Clear Creek Independent School District high school programs have an important role in this educational process. Best wishes to each of you. Sincerely,   Greg Smith, Ph.D. Superintendent ** Educate, Equip, Excel ** ** Clear **** Creek Independent School District **
 * Committed to Excellence in Education **