Dragon Diary
April 6, 2018
CHS Closed Campus on April 10th & April 12th
Please note that there will be no food service in the cafeteria on April 10th and April 12th, and testing students will need to bring a sack lunch.
Non-testing students will need to eat before coming to school, or bring a sack lunch to be consumed in the cafeteria.
Also there will be a second bus run 4 hours after the first one for non-testers on both days.
National Library Month at CHS Presents "open Mic"
Do you have a special talent that you would like to share with CHS? To celebrate National Library Month at CHS, we are offering our first ever “open Mic” in the CHS Library during all lunches on April 19 and April 20.
We are looking for students to give speeches, tell stories, read poetry, sing, play an instrument, do magic tricks, tell jokes, or anything that you would like to share. If you are interested in participating, see Mrs. Loomis or sign up here.
Real World Wednesday in the CHS Library
Choosing a Career and College Major
On April 11 during all lunches, the CHS Library will welcome Lois Melbourne with My Future Story. She will speak about the important topic of choosing a career and college major. She will discuss the value of connecting interests and activities to future studies and careers.
Students, grab your lunch and head to the library.
All students who attend will be entered into a drawing for prizes. Prizes will be awarded during each lunch.
CHS/CSHS PTO Meeting April 17
Mark your calendar for our last regular CHS/CSHS PTO meeting of the year on Tuesday, April 17 at 10:00am in the CHS Library! This month’s special presentation will be “Drugs in our Town and in our Schools: What You Need to Know”. Our guest speakers will be SLPD Narcotics Investigator Weston Wood and campus SRO David Tatsak. In this always eye-opening presentation, they will educate us on what drugs they are currently seeing, vaping, and what to look out for. Join us for this and for campus news from our principals and updates on PTO business. We look forward to seeing you!
PTO Scholarship Applications
The CSHS/CHS PTO is now accepting scholarship applications for graduating seniors. The PTO will award twelve scholarships of $1,000 each. Applicants’ families must be PTO members as of November 1, 2017. Applications are available at http://www.southlakecarrollpto.com/ and on Naviance. Applications must be submitted online via the PTO website no later than 10pm on Sunday, April 15th.
The CHS PTO Hospitality Lone Star Luncheon
On Thursday March 29th CHS teachers and staff were treated to a dandy ol' fashion Texas Lone Star Luncheon featuring finger lickin' catering from the newest BBQ joint in town, Soulman's. We dined on crowd pleasin' favorites like pulled pork, chopped brisket, country sides, desserts, and everything was DELICIOUS! Once again we cannot thank PTO Hospitality and all of the fabulous volunteers who so generously give of their time and gifts.
10th Graders Accepted into National Honor Society
Attention 10th Graders who have been accepted into National Honor Society.
April 9: Induction Ceremony at Carroll Senior High auditorium at 7pm for all newly accepted NSH members.
Inductees need to arrive at 6:30.
Please contact Tammy Pulse, CHS Counselor with any questions.
CABC Hosting Meet and Greet with HFC Riley Dodge
The Carroll Athletic Booster Club is inviting the Dragon Nation to a come-and-go Meet and Greet with new Dragon Head Football Coach Riley Dodge and the Carroll Football Varsity Coaching Staff. The event will be held Monday, April 9, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Student Activity Center at Carroll Senior High School. Food will be provided by Scratch Kitchen. Coach Dodge will speak briefly at 6:15 but fans are welcome to come and go anytime during the event. Students, parents, and Dragons of all types are welcome to attend. Entry will be available through either the main entrance on the north side of the Sr. Hi or the south entrance to the SAC.
Carroll ISD Sponsored Sports Physicals
Get your kids cleared for 2018-19 UIL athletics through Carroll ISD sponsored physicals at All-Star Orthopaedics. Only a handful of spots remain so reserve your spot today! Click on the link below for more information.
CEF Offers $17,500 in Scholarships for Seniors
Seven $2,500 scholarships are available for all qualifying Carroll Independent School District graduating seniors. The Carroll Education Foundation is most appreciative of the generous Scholarship Sponsors: The Ralph Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund, The Brian Stebbins Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Carroll Senior High School Class of 2007. Applicants will be rated through a blind process in the following areas: academic, extracurricular, volunteer, employment, essay, teacher recommendation and community member recommendation.
Deadline April 9th. Application form here: http://www.southlakecef.org/scholarships/apply/
Brown Bag Lunch and Learn
Join us at The Brown Bag Lunch and Learn on April 23rd to learn how to help your students deal with anxiety, depression and trauma. This event is open to all CISD parents and guardians. See the flyer below for additional information and to RSVP contact Karen Donegan @ Karen.donegan@southlakecarroll.edu
CISD Booster for Special Programs
The CISD Booster for Special Programs is a district wide organization that supports Special Programs, such as Dyslexia, Preschool, ESL and Special Education within the Carroll Independent School District for all eleven campuses.
Their mission is to continue to support the Students, Parents, and Faculty involved in special programs by providing additional resources, continuing educational opportunities for faculty and parents, speakers, and support groups for families and to collaborate with the District in continuing to provide excellence to all students in all programs at CISD.
Your membership dues make their mission possible and the CISD Booster for Special Programs needs your help. Please click the link below and become a CISD Booster for Special Programs today!
A Message from Officer Tatsak
Dear Dragon Parents,
Since the horrific massacre in Parkland, Florida this past February, I have been looking for ways to tighten up security at Carroll High School. There is the obvious, which is extreme vigilance, Lockdown drills and after action debriefs with students and faculty, and making sure our campus doors are secure.
Our campus has a policy that applies to students which forbids them from opening doors for anyone, even their friends. I realize how awkward it is to stare at your friends from the inside and not open the door for them. After all, it is the polite, courteous, and helpful thing to do. Currently, the world culture and our country’s culture is very different from in years past. A simple courtesy could be the difference between safety and danger.
I want to address the issue of student ID badges. It has become commonplace for students to expect to be “buzzed” in by the front office personnel when they forget or have lost their ID badge. The purposes of the ID badges are to identify the individual as a student and to give them access to the building when they need it. The reason I believe this is a safety issue is this; when a student does not have or fails to use their ID badge, other students inside the building feel obligated to open the doors for them. This is not a safe practice because it unnecessarily compromises the integrity of the school. We have more open doors (weak-points) than absolutely necessary.
I urge you to impress upon your students the importance of having immediate access to their ID badge and use it to access the building. Also, the front office personnel have enough work to accomplish without numerous interruptions a day to manually grant access to students who forget their ID badges.
I certainly appreciate all assistance you can provide in this matter. I know your student’s safety and well-being is foremost in your mind, as well as on mine.
Side note: I am continually impressed with the amount of support the school receives from our parents! I am honored and privileged to work alongside you to create a safer atmosphere for learning and instruction.
Please do not hesitate to let me know how I can be of further assistance.
Thank you!
Officer David Tatsak
817-949-5600
Student ID Badges
CISD Student ID’s are issued only once during your 4 years at Carroll/Carroll Senior High. DO NOT discard your current ID, if you do and you need a new one next year, the cost to replace your ID will be $10.00. Please see the Guidance Office for replacement if you are at the CHS campus. Students at CSHS should see Mrs. Cranford in the Library. All students must have their ID’s with you daily for entrance to the buildings as this is your key, the outside doors will be locked and not open for entrance without your ID.
Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer at
ART IN THE SQUARE
To get your community service hours!
April 27, 28 and 29, 2018
In Town Square in Southlake
We are recruiting teen volunteers for these areas:
1) Kid’s Corner – Help with face painting and supervising the kids’ craft areas.
2) The Zone – Help with inflatables, the rock wall and more!
3) Artist Tent – Deliver refreshments to our artists.
4) Youth Art Tent.
5) Set Up/Tear Down.
Please sign up at www.artinthesquare.com, click on the volunteer tab and sign up for the shifts that work for you. You are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts. Shifts fill up quickly!
Volunteers will receive information regarding their shift prior to the event.
Art in the Square is presented by Southlake Women’s Club
Teen Volunteer Coordinator: Amy Zagar, 817/296-4572, amyzagar@gmail.com
CHS Donations Please
Carroll High School's Nurse Cooley would appreciate donations of new or gently used t-shirts, athletic shorts and sweatpants.
You can drop these items off at the CHS front desk. Thank you so much for all you do!
CHS Lost and Found
If your student has misplaced any of their belongings please have them check the Lost and Found area outside of Nurse Cooley's clinic!
CHS Food in Classrooms
I would like to remind everyone of the information that came out recently regarding allergies and our students. With the constant concerns of allergic reactions we are needing to be more and more cautious of food in the building.
While we have previously allowed students to eat food in class, with teacher allowance, we cannot allow the food to be in classrooms at all going forward. We have already had an EpiPen usage and due to food allergies we would prefer to not have this happen again. The large amount of nut products floating around could impede the health of a student and we do not want that to occur.
With 12 minute passing periods students need to use that time to eat in the cafeteria and not in class. This also includes lunch when students should be eating their meals in this same specific area. Please do not use classes at all for lunch.
Yes there are allowances for food in class for specific medical needs, and those have been addressed already with our nurse, but that is the only time for food to be in the classroom. If you’re having a lesson with food it may need to start moving to the cafeteria so we do not have food in classrooms as well.
Thank you!!
Christina Benhoff
Assistant Principal
Carroll High School
Carroll Senior High School Yearbook Orders
Senior High yearbooks will remain on sale until April 27 for $80 at http://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/high-school-yearbooks.html. Only 70 yearbooks remain for sale and will not be re-ordered!
Carroll High School Yearbook Orders
The deadline to order the CHS yearbook, The Vision, has passed.
Any extra yearbooks will be available for purchase ($80) on the distribution days (May 23 and 24) during all three lunches. There isn't a reserve or wait list for these extra books. They will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
To see if you ordered a yearbook, please go to the following website:
https://www.smart-pay.com/https://www.smart-pay.com/NEW DATE: Dragons, Drama, & Dice! April 10th
Carroll Theatre Boosters’ 2nd Annual Bunco tournament will be held at Paradise Cove on a new date – Tuesday, April 10th. Doors will open at 6pm and the tournament will begin at 7:00pm. $300 Cash Grand prize, lots of other prizes, silent auction & more. Food and refreshments included in admission. More information & tickets available at https://www.dragondrama.net/. Open to adults over 21 only!
Nurses Note
As a reminder, students are not allowed to carry medications (over-the-counter or prescription). You may keep medications in the nurse's office for daily or as needed administration. Please be sure medicine is in original container, not expired, and has a signed Medication Administration Request or MAR. Prescriptions also require a doctor signature. Below is a link to access the MAR form. Inhalers, epipens, and diabetic supplies are the only exceptions to the carry policy, but the student does have to turn in the MAR and documentation from the doctor saying it is OK to carry. It is best if these medications are labeled, too. Also, the nurse is unable to dispense medicine, even Advil or Tylenol, unless it the student's own medicine brought in specifically for them. Here is the link for health services-
https://www.southlakecarroll.edu/Domain/48
If you click on Medication and Health Forms, it has care plans for students with asthma, allergies, or seizures. Melody Cooley, RN CHS Nurse 817-949-5610 phone 817-949-5656 fax
2017-2018 Bus Passes
Bus passes are available for purchase online or at the CISD Administration Center. Individual bus passes are $275/annual or $148/semester, and family bus passes are $550/annual and $296/semester. All bus riders must have a current Bus Rider Contract form signed by a parent or guardian and turned in with the Bus Rider Registration indicating they will abide by the Bus Safety Handbook.
https://www.ticketracker.com/store/category?schoolId=190&catalogCategoryId=27
After School Activity Passes
We offer AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY PASSES (at no charge) for students who, after their last class of the day, need to be transported to the other high school for a school sponsored sport or activity. This pass may be obtained by picking-up an application from the CSHS or CHS office. Once completed, it must be signed by the coach or sponsor of the activity or sport and returned to the office. All students must then sign the bus rider contract. Passes will be available for students to pick-up at the office within three (3) school days. Students must present their pass to the bus driver each time they need to ride or will not be allowed to ride. This pass is not necessary if the student has a valid annual or semester bus pass. Please note that misuse of the pass will require immediate forfeiture of the pass and it must be used for transportation to school activities only.
Class of 2020 Official T-Shirt
The official t-shirt for the class of 2020 is here! Sophomore Class Council will be selling the shirts for $20 for the next few weeks. If you want to purchase one go to the CHS Guidance Office.
Teen Life
Teen Life is a support group designed to help teenagers succeed at handling issues related to family, school, stress, and the ups & downs of life. If you think your child would benefit from this group, please send his/her name to Tammy Pulse in CHS Guidance and she will reach out to them.
Dragon Mobile App
The Dragon Mobile App is for parents, students, and staff. Mobile Dragon keeps you connected with the latest district news and other helpful information at the touch of a button. Click the link below for more details about the App. The app is available for iOS and Android smartphones in the App Store and Google Play. Search “Carroll ISD” to find and download the app today!
Operation #SAFEdragon
The goals of the #SAFEdragon program are to improve safety and security within Carroll ISD and promote emergency preparedness among students and staff. Remember when visiting our campuses to always enter through the main offices so we can properly sign you in and print you a badge. Students should never open the doors for anyone, not even friends. Be a #SAFEdragon!
VOE
Verification of Enrollment is required for students getting a permit or license. There is a sign-up sheet in the front office. If you sign in before noon, forms can be picked up by 3:21 pm, after noon forms can be picked up the next school day. Forms are good for 30 days and must be requested at your home campus.
Parking Permits
High school students parking on campus must purchase a parking permit, which are on sale now and are purchased online. Permit stickers will be available for pickup at CHS and CSHS with proof of payment, license, and insurance. **Please note: 10th graders are the only CHS students allowed to drive to school and park on campus.
https://ticketracker.com/store/category?schoolId=1701&catalogCategoryId=1959
Closed Campus
CSHS and CHS are closed campuses and students may not leave campus during lunch.
Item Drop Off
There is a table at the front entrance of CHS where students can collect all items dropped off by parents. Please make sure any item dropped off is labeled with their name and your student knows to collect them. Please note that your student may not leave the building to collect items from your vehicle, these must be brought into the building and dropped off.
Attendance
Arrival
9th & 10th Grade students must enter classrooms by 8:00 am when classes start. All students must sign in at the attendance office if they arrive at 8:01 am or after.
Departure
9th Grade students. Parent/guardians of 9th graders must physically sign their student out at the attendance office for early dismissal. If someone other than a parent/guardian is picking up a student, that person must be listed on the family's emergency contact list located in Family Access. Parents/guardians must contact the attendance office if a person - not on their emergency contact list - is picking up their child. The office is required to make a copy of that person's driver's license in order for the student to be released and that person needs to sign the student out.
10th Grade. As we know, many of our 10th graders drive, therefore they are permitted to sign-out with the attendance office for an early dismissal provided parents/guardians have notified the attendance office in writing. The note from parents requesting an early dismissal must be dated/signed and dropped off at the attendance office first thing in the morning. We will then provide the student with a pass to return to the attendance office at the early dismissal time to sign-out and exit the campus. If your 10th grader is returning that day, please ensure they sign in at the attendance office upon return so their attendance record will be noted properly.
FYI, For our students’ safety, it is important that they sign in when arriving late or sign out when leaving early. Students who do not comply with this safety measure will be referred to the Assistant Principal’s office per the CHS Handbook.