Admissions

Accepted Students

Welcome to your new journey as an HC Mustang!

2025-2026 New Student Action Items

Now that you’ve been accepted to Houston Christian High School, complete the steps below to enroll as a full-fledged Mustang! If you have any questions about our enrollment process, please email Admissions or call 713-580-6020.

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Confirm Your Commitment to HC | ASAP!

You're a Mustang!
Confirm your commitment to HC! An email notification from Clarity stating "Houston Christian High School invites you to sign: Enrollment Contract 2025-2026 for Student First Name" will be sent to you. This email will include login instructions. All parents or guardians are required to set up their accounts and sign the contracts. Should you need further assistance, please contact the Business Office.

Transcript Release:
Incoming freshmen must submit a transcript release form to their current schools. Completed forms may be sent to the HC Registrar, Loretta Ramirez, or mailed.

*Transfer Students Only:
Welcome, transfer students! One of the counselors will reach out to transfer students in the near future to arrange a meeting to discuss 2025- 2026 course selections. After enrollment, all transfer students MUST submit a transcript release to their current school upon completion of the second semester. The form can be found HERE.
Select Courses & Learn More | April 3, 2025
Incoming Freshmen:
Incoming Freshman course selection will be Thursday, April 3rd in the Daffin Lecture Hall.
Two sessions are offered, the first at 4:30pm and the second at 5:30pm. Families may choose which session they will attend. No RSVP is required
Explore the 2025-26 9th Grade Course Selection Worksheet for a picture of selections 9th graders typically make.
* any questions concerning course selection, please call 713-580-6099 or email Amanda Redd at aredd@houstonchristian.org

Transfer students:

Transfer students meet individually with a counselor to select courses. New transfer students should contact Amanda Redd, the counseling assistant, to schedule a course selection appointment with a counselor. Mrs. Redd’s phone number is 713-580-6099 and her email is aredd@houstonchristian.org. You should bring your most current grade report to this meeting.

After enrollment, all transfer students MUST submit a transcript release to their current school upon completion of the second semester. The form can be found HERE. In addition, you must send or have sent by your registrar, either the official end-of-the-year grade report, an unofficial transcript, or the official to registrar@houstonchristian.org by July 18th for verification that all current courses and credits were successfully completed.

Course Offerings and Catalog
Click here to view 2025-26 course offerings and catalog
Order Your Laptop/Calculator Package | April 7, 2025

Students are required to purchase a laptop and calculator package from Houston Christian.

Any questions regarding billing for laptops, please contact the HC business office at 713-580-6026.

Laptop Order Form
Math and World Language Placement Testing | April 26, 2025

Placement Testing for Math and World Language is Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the McNair Gym.

Math Placement Testing (required for all new students):

Math Testing begins at 9:00 AM. All new students, both freshmen and transfer students MUST take a math placement test. The students have 90 minutes for the math test. No calculator is allowed.

REGISTER HERE

Students desiring to review in preparation for the Math placement test should view this Math Placement Test Matrix to find objectives over which they will be tested on the placement test. Because no calculator is allowed on the exam, we encourage students to practice and prepare without the use of a calculator.

World Language Testing:

Spanish
All students who have taken Spanish in middle school must take the Spanish placement exam if they desire to take Spanish at Houston Christian. This will help us place them in the correct course.

Latin and Mandarin
Any students desiring to take level 2 or above in Latin or Mandarin must take the placement test.

REGISTER HERE

Please contact the HC Counseling office at 713-580-6099 if you have any questions.
RSVP - New Parent Welcome Party | May 5, 2025

RSVP NOW!

We are excited to invite our new parents to an informative New Parent Welcome Party on Monday, May 5, 2025. You will connect with key administrators, new families, shop the spirit store, and have an opportunity to pick-up your laptop.

RSVP HERE
Sign-Up for World History Summer School for Incoming 9th Grade | May 28, 2025

History Summer School information

World History Summer School is offered to incoming Freshman students.

Summer School Dates are May 28th-June 27th

Click here for the details and sign up information.
Request your 9th Grade Transcript Release Form | May 2025

All incoming 9th grade students must request their middle school transcripts be sent to Houston Christian High School. Click HERE for the form and follow the instructions on the form.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the registrar registrar@houstonchristian.org
Prerequisite Assignment | Summer 2025

Students are required to complete Prerequisite Assignments during the summer.

Click here for your specific grade level summer assignment.

The MBS Bookstore will open May 1st with the resources for the assignment.
Order Uniforms | Summer 2025

Tommy Hilfiger is the uniform provider for Houston Christian. Please visit their website to order your uniforms. Samples and sample sizes are available in the front office. Click here for more information on how to order.

Outerwear for the 2025-26 school year will be restricted to outerwear from our digital store under the section "School Day Outerwear" from Monday to Thursday. These purchases will all have the HC shield logo, which will be an easy designation that the outerwear is appropriate for Monday to Thursday. We have intentionally selected different weights of material at different price points that provide variety yet uniformity. Previous outerwear purchased from the Tommy Hilfiger store with the school shield will be grandfathered in as acceptable, although it will not be for sale moving forward.

*Please note that men are required to have one pair of pants as part of their uniform. Although HC does not have a chapel dress, there are occasions where pants for men are mandatory.

For specific uniform questions, please refer to the Student Handbook on the MyHC Resource board.
Attend Used Uniform Sale | Summer 2025

The Mustang Parent Council will host a Used Uniform Sale during the summer. Dates and times coming soon (most likely in July).

The sale will take place on the HC campus. A location will be provided once confirmed.
Provide Required Immunizations | Summer 2025

All students must have state required immunizations on file before they can attend school and or practices for sports or fine arts. Please send complete immunization records from birth to clinic@houstonchristian.org

If your student has an exemption, the original notarized form (from within the past two years) must be dropped off at the HC Clinic.
Order Supplies | Summer 2025
REQUIRED SUPPLIES
General Supplies:
- HC required Computer and Calculator
- Printer at home
- Appropriate textbook(s)
- One 2.5 or 3 inch binder
- 7 pocketed divider tabs (our favorite are the Avery Big Tab Insertable Two-Pocket Plastic Dividers with 8 multi-colored tabs – product number 11907)
- 3-ring punch (kind that fits inside a 3-ring binder)
- Loose-leaf paper (college or regular rule)
- 2 Composition Notebooks (You will need 3 if you are in Spanish 1)
- Highlighters (multiple colors)
- Blue or black pens
- Red grading pen
- Pencils
- Daily Planner – All students are required to keep a written (HARD COPY) daily planner. Best options are those with a weekly and monthly view.
Students MUST come prepared to EACH class with writing utensils and paper for taking notes.

Class Specific Supplies:
Teachers will distribute a list of other required supplies for their specific course on the first day of class.
Order Textbooks Once You Receive Your Courses | Summer 2025

The bookstore is not open for ordering until June. Once you have received your courses from the HC counseling department, in the beginning of June, you may order your textbooks.

Visit the MBS website to order books.
Attend a Jump Start Session | July 2025

We are delighted to have you as a Mustang and look forward to working with you to prepare for your first year at HC! Our Jump Start Program is the first step of your academic journey. It is the perfect opportunity for you to meet other students and "test" drive the HC classroom experience.

During your session, you will be expected to have started a book and reading assignment for a Summer Reading selection in English I or English Honors I. To see the selections and to order, please refer to the Summer Reading tab on the Accepted Students webpage. This information will be available soon.

Jump Start sessions are as follows. Please click HERE to register for a session.

Session 1: July 14- 17th, 9:00 am to Noon
Session 2: July 14 - 17th, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Session 3: July 21 - 24th, 9:00 am to Noon
Session 4: July 21 - 24th, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Jump Start is $250 and will be billed through Clarity.

Please make sure you have paid for your student's laptop prior to the beginning of your session.

* We want to ensure that your student doesn't miss a moment of Jump Start, so please email his/her immunization records to clinic@houstonchristian.org no later than July 1. Per state law, students are not allowed on campus until immunization records have been received.
Laptop Pickup Dates | TBD

Pick up dates will be shared in a couple weeks. Please check back for details.

Thank you
Transfer Students Attend Transfer Student Orientation | August 1, 2025

Transfer Student Orientation information:

MANDATORY Transfer Student Orientation will be on August 1st from 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM in the Student Center. Please bring your laptop. Lunch will be provided.

All transfer students are required to attend transfer orientation. This is also a great opportunity for transfer students to become more familiar with the HC campus as well as meet other transfer students and current HC students. Students will also become familiar with HC programs, technology, and traditions.
Attend New Parent Dinner | August 7, 2025

Join us for an evening of food and fellowship on Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM in the Pampell Family Chapel.
Enjoy a buffet dinner. Casual Attire.

Check back soon for RSVP details!
Set Up Food Service Account | August 12, 2025

Houston Christian High School’s Food Service Department is pleased to provide you with a convenient and secure online payment service called mySchoolBucks.

This website allows you to deposit money directly into your child’s school meal account and view balance/purchase information for the past 90 days. By having money in each child’s account prior to entering the dining room, we find that the lunch lines move along much faster, which gives your child more time to eat and be with friends.

*Please note that your student's ID number can be found in your online portal (where you applied for enrollment).

Please click here to set up your student's food service account, and learn more about loading funds, adding additional students, and FAQs.
Attend New Parent Crash Course | August 19, 2025
ALL NEW PARENTS SHOULD PLAN TO ATTEND

Tuesday, August 19th at 11:30 AM OR 6:00 PM in the Daffin Lecture Hall. Please choose one session.

No registration is required. All Freshmen parents and Transfer parents should plan to attend this parent-only event.

Topics covered:
- Managing parent technology (parent portal, teacher's portal pages, checking grades, etc.)
- Homework management and study tips
- Accessing Help and Tutoring
- Effective Teacher Communication and Insider Tips from Teachers
- Managing Technology and Digital Media Battle
- Perspective on Grades and College Admission
- Perspectives on Transitions
Attend Mornings with Messer | September 9, 2025

Join HC's Head of School, Ms. Messer, for fellowship and coffee as she introduces herself and welcomes all NEW parents to campus this fall. Register by clicking HERE for one of the following dates:

September 9th, 8:30am - 9:30am
September 11th, 8:30am - 9:30am

Program details

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Accepted Students Interested in Athletics
Athletic Physicals will be performed on the HC campus by Houston Methodist Hospital. This will take place on Thursday, May 9th from 3:00 - 6:00pm. Physical Form is HERE.
The fee is $20.00.

FOOTBALL
Congratulations on your acceptance to Houston Christian High School. If you have interest in participating in football this fall you are invited and encouraged to join us for spring football practices on the dates listed below.

Be on the lookout for more information sent from Coach Eisenman to your email over the next few weeks. If you have any further questions please contact Coach Eisenman at aeisenman@houstonchristian.org or 832-993-7761

Spring Football Practice Schedule:

Week 1 - 5/5 - 5/9 - 3:30- 5:00 pm
5/9 - Physical Day $20, 3:00 - 6:00 pm

Middle School Camp - 5/5 - 5/7 - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Week 2- 5/12 - 5/14 - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

May 16th - Spring Game and Ring Ceremony - 6:00 pm

DST Summer Training
June 2 - Aug 8
Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Wednesday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Friday OFF

**6/2, 6/9, 6/16 7 v 7 League. 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Fall Camp
Week 1 - 8/4 - 8/8 Lift and Practice. 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
8/8 - 8/9. Overnight Retreat and Media Day 9:00 am

Week 2 - 8/11 - 8/14 Practice at HC 3:30 -6:30 pm
8/15 Scrimmage TWCA at HC 5:00 pm

Week 3 - 8/18 - 8/20. Practice at HC 3:30 - 6:30 pm
8/21 Scrimmage @ Fort Bend Christian 5:00 pm

CHEER

INFORMATION MEETING (for student and parent)
Wednesday, March 26th from 4pm-5pm
Location: The Bush Center on the HC campus

2025 CHEER TRYOUTS
Cheer Tryout Clinic
April 7th - April 10th
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
(McNair Gym)

Cheer Tryout Day
Friday, April 11th
4:00 pm to 6:30 pm
(McNair Gym)

2025 CHEER SUMMER PRACTICE & CAMP

SUMMER PRACTICE - Mandatory
Practice: Wednesday, July 23rd - Friday, July 25th (@HC Cheer Room)
(you will need to plan to be "in town" starting Wednesday 7/23/25 to prep for cheer camp)
Practice & Pool Party - Saturday, July 26th (Location TBD)
Practice: Monday, July 28th (@HC Cheer Room)
Leave for Camp: Tuesday, July 29th (from HC, meet in the Cheer Room)

CHEER SUMMER CAMP:
Great Wolf Lodge
1000 Great Wolf Wy
Webster, TX 77598
July 29th - August 1st

The teams will be attending this camp at the NEW Great Wolf Lodge in Webster, TX. Webster is in the Clear Lake/League City area and is right off of I-45 just past NASA Parkway. It is a brand new camp at a brand new location, and is the closest to Houston Christian!!

If you have any questions regarding Cheer, please contact Coach Trisha Young.
VOLLEYBALL
2025 Volleyball Season Information
Get ready for an exciting 2025 volleyball season! Here are the key dates to mark on your calendar:
High School Fall Meeting: April 22
Summer Camp: July 25th-26th
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Lunch Break: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
Tryouts: July 31st - August 1st (Time pending)
Season Start: Immediately following tryouts
HC Volleyball Lock In : August 1st 8:00 pm-8:00 am
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of another incredible season! Stay tuned for more updates and details.
For any questions, feel free to reach out to Coach Jones by email zjones@houstonchristian.org or cell (832) 273-6214
FIELD HOCKEY
If you are interested in Field Hockey, please contact Regan Ray. First day of practice will be August 4th. Preseason workouts/stick skills in June and July twice a week. More details to follow.

CROSS COUNTRY
If you are interested in Cross Country, email Coach Bean. Practice will begin on August 1st, and recommended preseason workouts will be emailed beginning July 1st.

ATHLETIC TRAINING
Athletic Training ( a great way to get medical experience for students interested in the medical field). If interested, please contact Evelyn Cantu at eacantu@houstonmethodist.org

DYNAMIC SPORTS TRAINING
If you are an athlete and want to be in the best possible position to succeed next season, DST is THE place to be this summer. Trainers will be offering summer sessions. Registration coming soon.
Accepted Students Interested in Band
Congratulations on being selected to be a Mustang.

My name is Brian E. Brown and I am the Band Director here at Houston Christian High School. It is fantastic to hear you are interested in the Mustang Band & Drumline. I’d like to share a few thoughts and extend a warm welcome. Here is some information about our growing and thriving program.

HC Concert Band
40-50 piece band
Brass, Woodwinds & Percussion

Meets every day during Fine Arts Block - 7:40am-8:25am
It is possible to be in multiple Fine Arts Block classes. For example you can do Choir and Band. We will work together to make it possible. If you play a sport, no problem, we will work together to make it possible. Most band members are involved in some sport or other school activity.

HC Drumline

15-17 members

An elective class that meets during the school day (80 minute block, every other day)
Members are mostly percussionists, however, students who play other band instruments can also participate. In the Fall students perform on marching instruments. After football season the group becomes a percussion ensemble.

HC Jazz Studies

We have a Jazz Class and a Jazz Band.
Jazz Class is an elective and meets during the school day (80 minute block, every other day) We explore the history of Jazz, Music Theory and work on performance techniques. We take a deeper dive into the style and characteristics of Jazz and the art of improvisation.

Jazz Band is for students who are not able to take the Jazz Class but still want to be part of a Jazz ensemble. We meet once or twice a week during lunch and work on learning and polishing jazz pieces. The Jazz Band consists of 10-20 musicians, playing woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.

Performance Opportunities
Throughout the year we have a multitude of performance opportunities for all the ensembles.
- Pep Band at all Football games
- Pep Rallies
- Fall Concert outside in the Mustang Corral (less formal concert)
- Veteran’s Day
- Christmas Concert
- Spring Concert
- Band Festival/Competition
- International Festival
- Spring Trip
- Chapel Services
- Solo & Ensemble Festival in March
- Auditions for Honor Bands such as TMEA All Region, All-State & TPSMEA All-State.
- Pit Orchestra for the Winter Musical
If you are looking for a place to continue developing your musical skills, this is the place for you. Please, let me know if you have any questions, bbrown@houstonchristian.org.
Accepted Students Interested in Choir

Welcome to the Houston Christian High School Family. I can assure you there is no better place to experience everything high school has to offer.

We would love to extend an invitation to all of our incoming students the opportunity to join the Choral Program at Houston Christian.
The Choir at Houston Christian is a group of musicians with a common love for singing. We have students of very diverse levels of singing backgrounds, ranging from beginner to advanced. We teach technique (imagine a voice lesson every morning) and music reading skills, as well as performing a very diverse catalog of music.

Among the events available to you as a choir member:
Back to School Choir Boot Camp
Opportunities to Hear College and Professional Choirs
Fall, Christmas, and Spring Concerts
Chapel, Assembly, and Athletic Event Performances
TPSMEA All Region and All State Choir
TMEA Audition Process
Ensemble and Solo Competitions
Social Events
Most importantly, we offer an opportunity to make music with some of your best friends.
Other electives offered to our Performing Arts students taught by our choir staff include:
Music Theory
Piano

If you have any questions about our Choir Program, Piano, and Music Theory, or would just like to introduce yourself, please reach out to Michelle WIlley, Choir Director. I would love to speak with you and welcome you personality to HCHS.

mwilley@houstonchristian.org

Congratulations again and ‘Stang Em!
Accepted Students Interested in Dance

Dance Info Night
April 15th
Brown Family Dance Studio at HCHS
5-5:30pm DOXA Dance Company Info
5:30-6pm Silver Spurs Drill Team Info

Silver Spurs Audition Workshop
April 22nd 3:30pm - 5pm
Brown Family Dance Studio at HCHS
Come learn the required technique combo for the Silver Spurs Drill Team Audition. If you are unable to attend there will be a video of the combo sent out April 23rd.

Silver Spurs Drill Team Auditions
April 30th 3:15-6:15pm
The audition will include drill team skills, a technique combo (learned at the Spurs Audition Workshop) and a jazz combo (learned at the audition).

DOXA Dance Company Auditions
April 29th 3:15-6:15pm
The audition will include a ballet combo, jazz combo and a contemporary combo. All material is learned at the audition.
Please email Dance Director Melissa Tyler to sign up to audition or for more information.
Accepted Students Interested in Orchestra

Dear Incoming Houston Christian High School Orchestra Students,

Congratulations on your acceptance to Houston Christian High School! We are thrilled to welcome you to our vibrant and talented community.

If you have an interest in joining the orchestra program, I encourage you to reach out to me, Nady Benyamine, the Orchestra Director, at nbenyamine@houstonchristian.org. I would love to meet with you for an audition to assess your skills and discuss your musical aspirations.

For the audition, please prepare one or two short excerpts of repertoire of your choice that demonstrate your technical and musical abilities. Additionally, be ready to play two scales of your choice, at least 2 octaves (3 octaves preferred).

If attending an in-person audition is not feasible, I am happy to accept auditions via email. You can record your audition and send it to me at the provided email address.

I aim to have all auditions completed by the end of April/beginning of May to ensure timely coordination of class schedules for the upcoming school year.

Thank you for your interest in joining our orchestra program. I look forward to meeting you and hearing you play.

Nady Benyamine
Orchestra Director/Department Chair of the Performing Arts
Accepted Students Interested in Theatre
Welcome to the HC Theatreworks family!
We're thrilled to welcome you to the Houston Christian Theatreworks family, a Tommy Tune Award-winning high school theatre program.

We encourage everyone to audition for the shows and join theatre electives – no prior experience is necessary!
Theatre Electives:
Intro to Technical Theatre: (Elective - sign up with your counselor)
Advanced Technical Theatre: (Elective - sign up with your counselor)
Drama 1: (Elective - sign up with your counselor)
Advanced Drama 1: (Elective - sign up with your counselor)
Theatre Production: (Elective - sign up with your counselor)
Independent Study: Film Creation and Digital Filmography: (Elective - sophomores-seniors only)
HC TV: (Elective - sophomores-seniors only)
Theatre Performance Opportunities:
Fall 2025 Production: (auditions on April 26 - a sign-up LINK will be sent) (PE Credit) (Tommy Tune Awards Submission, Tier 1)
Winter 2026 Musical: (auditions on April 26 - a sign-up LINK will be sent) (PE Credit) (Tommy Tune Awards Submission, Tier 2)
HC ComedySportz Team: Improv Competition Team (Auditions on September 3, 2025) (PE Credit)
ISAS Fine Arts Festival: Spring 2026 (April)
One-Act Performances: Spring 2026 (auditions in January 2026)
Coffeehouse: Spring 2026 (for students that participated in any ‘25’26 show)
Musical Theatre Workshops and Intensives: Teach middle school students
Bigs/Littles Program: (Freshman and transfers will be assigned a big sister or brother)
Service Opportunities: HC Spring Sprirt Drama Camps (Teach underserved students)
International Thespian Honor Society; Troupe #6706:
This only refers to transfers that have previously been inducted at their former High School
Contact me and I will have your letter transferred to HCHS
Audition Information for the Fall and Winter shows: AUDITION LINK
Date: Saturday, April 26th
Time: 10:00 am - ? (depends on how many participants)
Location: Black Box Theater
Auditioning For: Fall And Winter (auditions will be combined)
Preparation:
Prepare and memorize a short, published monologue. The length of the monologue is your choice.
Prepare a Broadway-style song. Bring a karaoke track or recording (phone or computer). You may sing as much of the song as you wish.
Wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement and dance. If you have dance shoes (jazz, tap, ballet, etc…) please bring them.
We encourage you to explore these opportunities and find your place in our vibrant theatre community. Don't forget to visit hctheatreworks.org to get more information about the program and visit the HC Spirit Store to purchase your HC Theatreworks gear!!

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. I look forward to meeting each of you very soon!
Blessings,
Dr. Linhart
Director of Fine Arts and Theatre Instructor

Transportation Details

Thank you for your interest in transportation at HC. We will distribute an interest form in late June or early July to assess ridership demand. Bus stop locations may vary annually based on enrollment demographics, as most students discontinue bus service upon obtaining their driver’s licenses. Currently, we operate routes from the Bellaire/West U area and Sugar Land. Depending on where the majority of incoming 9th and 10th graders reside, adjustments may be made, such as shifting a route to the River Oaks area or adding a stop to the Bellaire bus. Final route decisions will be determined over the summer. Additionally, in July or August, we will send an email with student lists to facilitate carpooling arrangements.