The Centennial Weekly
Volume 9, Issue 33 May 19th, 2019
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
New Bell Schedule for 2019-2020
After taking input from staff and many hours of meetings a new bell schedule for 2019-2020 has been approved. Items which were important to teachers and/or administration to address were:
- Elimination of the block
- Maintaining 30 minute lunch periods
- Maintaining Flex Period
- Maintain flexibility with transportation to and from BHS
All of those were accomplished with the new schedule.
Please click here for the 2019-2020 CHS Bell Schedule.
Final Exam Schedule
Chromebook Returns - Tuesday, May 21st
CHS will be collecting student Chromebooks on Tuesday, May 21st, 2019. Students should bring their Chromebook and charger back to school on this day. The Chromebooks will be collected for maintenance and updates. Please remove any accessories you may have added to the Chromebook (wireless mouse receivers, personal cases - district-issued cases should stay on the Chromebook). If a Chromebook is not turned in before the end of the school year, a fee equal to the cost of the Chromebook will be assessed on the student’s account in Skyward Fee Management.
Graduation Information
High School Graduation is right around the corner. What an accomplishment! This letter has very important information regarding this historic occasion. Graduation is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29th, at 7:00 PM. It will take place at the Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena on the campus of TCU located at 3005 Stadium Dr., Ft. Worth, Texas 76109,
Our mission is to provide each of you and your families a wonderful memory of High School Graduation. In order to accomplish this, we need everyone’s assistance with the following items:
Seating:
Seating is general admission, first come-first served seating. The doors to the Arena will open at 6:00 p.m. There will not be any access to seating prior to 6:00.
Proper Attire for the Official Ceremony:
No flip flops, athletic shoes, or house shoes will be permitted to be worn by graduates during the ceremony.
Jeans, sweats, wind pants, shorts, or tee shirts are not appropriate.
Males will need to be in a collared shirt, dress pants, and dress shoes or boots.
Females should wear a dress or slacks and dress shoes or nice boots.
Mortar boards (Graduation caps) shall not be decorated.
Graduation Practice and Ceremony:
In order to provide more parking for attendees, we will be transporting ALL graduates by bus to the ceremony from CHS. Graduates MUST ride the bus in order to participate.
Graduates should report to the front parking lot at CHS (off Hurst Road) by 3:00. Everyone will then board school buses to travel to TCU. Buses will depart by 3:30.
Practice will begin upon arrival to the facility.
A light snack (crackers and water) will be provided to the graduates while at the TCU, prior to the ceremony.
Make sure you have your cap and tassel, gown, and any cords or stoles you are permitted to wear. These will be distributed the week prior to graduation.
No cell phones will be permitted. Please leave them with your family.
There is no place at TCU to store purses, bags, etc. Those should be left in your car or with a family member.
It is a good idea to have a family member present at CHS when you arrive in your car. That person can take possession of your car key and phone if you are wearing an outfit without pockets.
Any behavior that detracts from the ceremony will be dealt with immediately and removal from the ceremony will be the result of such behavior. This would be embarrassing for all involved.
Diplomas will be distributed as the ceremony ends and the graduates are on their way out of the building. All fines owed to CHS must be paid in order to receive your diploma. If a student still owes money on the date of graduation, their diploma will be available at CHS during normal working hours once the fines have been paid.
Upon completion of the ceremony, graduates will exit the building. You will be able to either load back on a bus for a return trip to CHS or you will be free to leave with your family.
Please remember, the graduation ceremony is meant to be conducted with dignity and, while celebration is appropriate and expected, such displays should be in accordance with accepted community standards. We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with the Class of 2019!
Spartan Spotlight
Parking at CHS
Please click here to view the student parking contract for CHS.
Students on Campus Prior To and After School Hours
The last class of the day ends at 4:15 p.m. Students who are not participating in a school sponsored activity or with a teacher for tutorials should exit the building and leave campus by 4:45 p.m.
Students who choose to remain in the building after hours will be asked to exit the building.
New Security Measure
Safety is our #1 priority!
Our new security system for the front entrance is now operational. If you have a child at another BISD campus, you may already be familiar with the process. Our first priority is the security of our students. For Centennial High School the following procedures for entry will take place immediately:
The front doors and bus entrance doors will unlock at 7:45 am for student arrival.
All CHS entrance doors will lock at 8:55 am.
Beginning at 8:55 am, every person who wishes to enter the CHS Campus must ring the front doorbell. Once, you ring the doorbell and the receptionist clears you, she will electronically open the door.
Students that have "1st period out" will show ID and enter through the front office. We have ensured that all of our other entrances are locked and secured during school day hours. All visitors to the campus and any student that arrives at school during the school day hours must enter building through the front main entrance.
Students have been directed to not open other exit doors for anyone during the school day.
All CHS students must have an ID on their person at all times in case of needed identification.
Thanks for your patience while we all learn and improve our new safety procedures.
AP Exam Exemption Policy
The spring semester has arrived and as you know, it is a busy time. There are many events on the calendar, and AP testing is around the corner. This week students are registering online for their AP exams. If you have any questions about the process, please email Sara Pair at spair@bisdmail.net or visit our College Readiness website at https://sites.google.com/a/bisdmail.net/college-ready-chs/.
This year, any AP students who are in good academic standing and maintain good attendance will be allowed to be exempted from their final exam in the AP class, in which they register and take the AP exam. Below you will find our AP Exemption Policy for this semester.
Students who are enrolled in an AP class may be exempted from their final exam if they meet the following criteria:
Register and take the AP exam
Maintain a passing grade during the 4th through the 6th six weeks grading period.
Must be in attendance for 90% of all class days this semester.
AP Exam Registration is open now until next Friday, March 1st. No late registrations or payment will be accepted. Please see the attached information from Sara Pair for instructions on the online registration process, exam fees, payment method, and test dates. The website to register and pay for exams is:
Skyward Family Access Information
Click here for information on how to set up and customize your account as well as information on all the functions in Family Access.
Crimestoppers/Friends For Life
BISD knows that students see and hear things. A vital step in prevention is early identification of potential threats and intelligence gathering. In partnership with Tarrant County Crime Stoppers and Friends for Life, BISD provides students with a platform to submit anonymous tips. Students are encouraged to report information that is criminal, threatening, inappropriate, or potentially harmful on topics that may include:
- Bullying
- Dating violence
- Cyberbullying
- Family violence/abuse
- Gang activity
- Sexting
- Sexual harassment
- Suicidal thoughts
Students are able to anonymously submit tips through a phone app (iTunes app, Google Play app) at www.469tips.com or by calling Crime Stoppers 817-469-8477.
CHS Clubs & Organizations
College and Career Information
My name is Sara Pair and I am the College Readiness Coordinator at Centennial High School. My duties at Centennial include AP Coordinator, Dual Credit Coordinator and AVID coordinator. But most importantly, I am here to help with your College and Career needs. For this reason I have set up a link where you can book a time with me to discuss any questions you may have. I will be available most days from 8-9am for 30 minute private meetings with parents and students. I prefer to meet in person with parent(s) and student together, however, I know that everyone has a busy schedule! If you are unable to come in person, you are welcome to schedule a time through the link below for a phone meeting. If these times don’t work, please contact me by email to discuss other options. Topics include, but aren’t limited to: Scholarships, Applications, SAT/ACT/TSI, Career Advising, Financial Aid, 2 year vs. 4 year schools, etc.
CLICK HERE to schedule your time slot and I will be happy to help in any way I can.
The AVID elective applications are now open! The AVID elective is designed for students are students who are B/C average students that with additional support they can be successful in higher-level courses such as PAP, AP, dual credit, or OnRamps courses. There are several things that we take into consideration when admitting a student in our AVID Program:
Motivation, Desire and Determination! Student MUST show intrinsic motivation to achieve higher standards.
EOC and MAP Scores
Course Grades (You do not have to have straight A’s but you do have to show academic motivation through your grades)
Attendance
First in their Family to attend College
Member of a Historically Underrepresented Population in 4-year Colleges
Economically Disadvantaged
Students do not have to meet all of these requirements to apply. CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION. Applications must be returned to Mrs. Pair in the College and Career Center or can be dropped off at the front office.
CHS Summer Athletic Camps
Senior Section
Scholarship Opportunities
CHS Events for the Week of 5/20/2019
Monday, May 20th
- Senior Elementary Walk - 7:40
- Senior Walk at CHS - 10:45
- Senior Picnic at CHS Football field - 12:00
- STEM Club Meeting in C204 - 4:20
- Performance Excellence Awards in the Auditorium - 6:00
Tuesday, May 21st
- Chromebook Returns
- Strive to Drive Car Giveaway in the Arena - 10:45
- Football Booster Club Meeting in the Indoor Facility Classroom - 6:30
- Track Banquet in the Cafeteria - 6:30
- Sparkle Squad Interest Meeting in Seminar C - 6:30
Wednesday, May 22nd
- Period 3B Final Exams
- Softball Banquet in the Cafeteria - 6:00
Thursday, May 23rd
- Periods 1, 2, 3A Final Exams
Friday, May 24th
- Periods 4, 5, 6 Final Exams
- End of School Year
Wednesday, May 29th
- Graduation at TCU - 7:00
Administration
Principal - 817.245.0259
Theressa Hertel- Secretary