The Centennial Weekly
10/22/2017
Centennial High School
Website: chs.burlesonisd.net
Location: 201 S Hurst Rd, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 245-0250
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Centennial-High-School-125865467425133/
Twitter: @chsspartans
Principal's Ponderings
On another note, students are our most prize possession. Please keep this in mind as you drop off and pick up your student each day. We are all in a hurry and, sometimes, there are students or parents who may drive at an unsafe speed. Let's all do our part to ensure the safety of all students, staff, and parents.
Parking at CHS
Please click here to view the student parking contract for CHS.
Yearbook Information
Senior Ads are due on Friday, October 27th. You can complete the ad online through AdBuilder at smart-pay.com or bring the materials you want to include in the ad and your payment to the front office. Forms are in the front office with more information.
The Yearbook is now on sale! It is the cheapest it will ever be RIGHT NOW! The "Early Bird" sale price is $75 now through October 31st. Go online to smart-pay.com to purchase YOUR 2018 Spartan Yearbook today!
Seniors need to check their email and complete the form to submit their Senior Quote. All quotes are due by November 3rd.
College and Career Information
CHS College and Career Website College and Career Twitter College and Career Facebook Senior Info Junior Info Events Scholarships & Financial Aid Great news, Hill College has limited scholarship funds available for the upcoming Spring 2018 semester. This opportunity is open to any dual credit student that will be enrolled for the spring semester. Below is the link to the online application. To be eligible for a Hill College scholarship, students must have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The deadline to apply is November 15, 2017. http://www.hillcollege.edu/students/scholarships/ Scholarships are in Career Cruising Career Cruising Instructions (Video) FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You must complete this application to receive grants, scholarships, work study and/or loans for college. The FAFSA is also a requirement for the Burleson Opportunity Fund. The FAFSA is FREE Do not pay a third party site to fill out the FAFSA. To complete the application visit: https://fafsa.ed.gov/ College & Career Center UTA GO Center The GO Center is a part of the Centennial College and Career Center. GO Centers are staffed by UTA students from different majors and classifications who are trained on how to meet the needs of a diverse student population. UTA GO Center staff is trained to mentor high school students, provide tutoring, and guide them through the process that leads to college enrollment. Parents must sign a permission slip so that the GO Center can evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the program. SAT/ACT SAT/ACT-- As a general rule, Juniors should take the SAT & ACT in the spring of their Junior year. Students should then retake one or both of the exams before applications are due in the fall/early spring of Senior year. If you are on Free/Reduced lunch, contact Mrs. Pair to get a waiver to take the SAT and ACT for free. You will also get four College Application Fee Waivers! CLICK HERE for ACT & SAT Registration Information Seniors Bring your acceptance letters and scholarship information to the College and Career Center. We want all acceptance letters and scholarship awards even if you are not planning on attending the school or accepting the scholarship. If you turn in multiple acceptance letters, please indicate on the letter which one you plan to attend. Dual Great news, Hill College has limited scholarship funds available for the upcoming Spring 2018 semester. This opportunity is open to any dual credit student that will be enrolled for the spring semester. Below is the link to the online application. To be eligible for a Hill College scholarship, students must have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The deadline to apply is November 15, 2017. http://www.hillcollege.edu/students/scholarships/ Students are expected to check their Hill College accounts once per day. Communication from Hill College goes directly to the student. My Rebel (Account Info, Class Schedule, etc.) AP
https://myrebel.hillcollege.edu/ics
Blackboard (Online Class Access)
http://blackboard.hillcollege.edu/
Student Page- Great page to save to your Favorites Tab! (Links to Blackboard, MyRebel, Email, Bookstore, etc.)
http://www.hillcollege.edu/students/index.html
Hill College Calendar (Class start/end dates, drop dates, etc.)
http://www.hillcollege.edu/events/index.html
Hill College Contact Information
Burleson Campus 817.295.7392
Cleburne Campus 817.760.5500
From the Student Support Counselor
Parents,
The next few weeks I will be switching gears and talking about Drug Abuse and Prevention, as we move towards Red Ribbon Week. I will focus on information/education, as well as providing resources for you as parents to access for additional information and supports.
So, let’s get started with some statistics. I know, you are saying, “No! Not math!”, but alas, here it goes. Research shows that children of parents/guardians who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t. Unfortunately, same said research reports that only about 25% of teens have these kinds of conversations with their parents/guardians. The most alarming statistic I have seen to date is this-66% of children who abuse prescription drugs get them from family or friends. In addition, 52% of drug overdose deaths in the United States are related to prescription drugs.
So, let’s take advantage of those alarming stats and start with abuse of prescription drugs this week. What can you do to help prevent this from occurring with your teen?
● Lock up your medicine
○ Secure your medicine somewhere your children cannot access
● Take inventory
○ You can download a Home Medicine Inventory Card at www.lockyourmeds.org, write down the name and amount of medications you currently have and regularly check it to make sure nothing has gone missing
● Educate yourself and your children
○ Take some time to learn about the most commonly abused types of prescription medicine and talk to your children about the dangers. The most commonly abused prescription medicines are pain relievers, sedatives, stimulants, and tranquilizers.
● Set clear boundaries and rules and monitor often
● Share your knowledge
○ Share what you have learned with other parents. Together, you can work towards change.
● Properly dispose of old and unused medicine
○ Visit www.lockyourmeds.org once again and learn the guidelines of proper disposal
Although I will dedicate a later submission to Opioids, I will mention this week that prescription painkillers, such as Oxycodone (Oxycontin) and Hydrocodone (Vicodin) slow breathing and can lead to life-threatening respiratory depression when not used under a doctor’s supervision. These drugs are also HIGHLY addictive and the risk for overdose with them is high. Did you also know that these prescription meds belong to the same class of drugs as heroin? Yep, they are that powerful.
Tranquilizers create a calming effect and for that reason, many teens who experience anxiety will latch on to these kinds of medicines. In fact, they are often prescribed for anxiety, panic attacks, and sleep disorders. Unfortunately, there is also potential for addiction.
Many teenagers are taking stimulant-based medicine to treat ADHD, such as Ritalin. Stimulants, when used inappropriately, can cause dangerously high body temperatures, seizures, and heart attacks.
The bottom line here is erring on the side of caution. Lock up your prescriptions. Lock up your children’s prescriptions and monitor them. Often, I hear parents say something like, “They’re old enough and can take their medicine without me having to remind them.” This may be true, but depending on the medicine, supervision may be warranted to avoid possible misuse, addiction and/or overdose.
As always, I am just a phone call or e-mail away. Reach out with concerns or questions.
Christine Massey, M.S., LPC
Student Support Counselor
817-245-0278
Homecoming 2017
CHS is excited to announce plans for Homecoming 2017! Please click the links below for all the information you'll need.
Sunday, October 22nd - Deck the Halls - 1:00-6:00
Monday, October 23rd - Community Pep Rally in Old Town - 6:00
Friday, October 27th - Homecoming Pep Rally in the Arena at CHS - 10:30
Friday, October 27th - Homecoming Game vs. Granbury at BISD Stadium - 7:30
Saturday, October 28th - Homecoming Dance in the CHS Cafeteria - 7:00-10:30
This Week's "Spartan Spotlight"
CHS Events for the Week of 10/23/2017
- Cross Country 5A Region 2 Meet in Grand Prairie
- Community Pep Rally in Old Town - 6:30
Tuesday, October 24th
- 9th A Volleyball at Crowley - 5:30
- JV Volleyball at Crowley - 5:30
- Varsity Volleyball at Crowley - 6:30
Wednesday, October 25th
- BISD College and Career Fair at CHS - 6:00
Thursday, October 26th
- 9th Blue Football vs. Granbury at CHS - 5:00
- 9th Black Football vs. Granbury at CHS - 7:00
- JV Football at Granbury - 6:00
Friday, October 27th
- Varsity Boys and Girls Golf Tournament at Squaw Valley Golf Course
- FCA Meeting in Seminar C - 8:00
- Homecoming Pep Rally in the Arena - 10:30
- Varsity Football (Homecoming) vs. Granbury at BISD Stadium - 7:30
Saturday, October 28th
- ACT at BHS - 8:00
- Band UIL Marching Contest
- Varsity Boys and Girls Golf Tournament at Squaw Valley Golf Course
- Girls Basketball Scrimmage vs. Legacy at CHS
- Swim Meet at Duncanville HS
- Homecoming Dance in the Cafeteria - 7:00
Administration
Principal - 817.245.0259
Nicole Manning - Secretary
Associate Principal - 817.245.0263
Kellye Meador - Secretary