Dragon Diary
January 12, 2018
January PTO Meeting
There is no PTO meeting scheduled for January. Please join us on February 20 at 10:00am in the CHS library when we will have special guest Dr. Faltys join us to talk about current CISD news and bond updates!
2017/2018 Carroll High School Yearbook
Your 2017/2018 Carroll High School Yearbook will capture accomplishments and hold memories for years to come. Now available to order online at www.balfour.com, select Carroll High School and follow the instructions for ordering. The cost is $60.00 for just a yearbook, but additional packages are available. Delivery is in May, but don’t delay, the last day for orders is January 26, 2018.
A Message from Nurse Cooley
Flu is making its rounds around Tarrant County! As always, washing your hands for 20 seconds and often is the best way to decrease the spread of germs.
The Department of Health suggests:
- If you haven’t done it already, consider protecting yourself with a flu vaccination
- Cover your cough with a tissue or cough into your sleeve
- Wash your hands and keep your hands away from your face
- Avoid close contact with people who are coughing or appear ill
- Stay home if you are sick or keep family members home if they are sick
If you’re student is ill, please remember to follow school guidelines for exclusion. As a reminder, guidelines for exclusion from school include: Temperature of 100 degrees or above •Vomiting and/or diarrhea •Persistent cough •Rash •Open, itchy or draining lesions •Red, itchy, draining eyes •Presence of live lice or nits in the hair •Suffering from a reportable disease, as defined by the Texas Board of Health •Undiagnosed scaly patches on the body or scalp
Your child must be 24 hours free of fever without Tylenol or Advil before they return to school. When you call in, attendance may be asking if your student is out with flu and if so, which strain, because Tarrant County Health Department may be asking for our flu numbers. Thanks for your help in keeping our students healthy!
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
Brown Bag Lunch and Learn
Join us as we share information and resources to help students navigate transition successfully at The Brown Bag Lunch and Learn on January 24th. 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!
CHS StuCo Presents - Sadie Hawkins Dance featuring DFWProDJs
CHS Student Council will be hosting a Sadie Hawkins Dance on February 3rd from 7pm to 11pm in the gym at Carroll High School. Tickets are $15 and are available at all lunches and at the CHS front desk. Music will be provided by DFWProDJs, the masterminds behind our awesome Homecoming dance. Get your ticket early, the at-the-door price is $20! Please email Sarah.Millhorn@southcarroll.edu with any questions.
Southlake Carroll Hockey Gold
The Varsity Gold - Dragon Hockey team is going to state in February! Please come out and support us, the tournament schedule is listed below.
CSHS/CHS AP Test Registration
Taking the Advanced Placement exams is an important part of all AP courses. Carroll High/Senior High School desires that all students take AP exams for the AP classes that they have taken. Scoring well on an AP exam can often earn students college credit for their high school class, saving a significant amount on tuition.
Registration for the 2018 AP Exam Administration opens January 3, 2018
Regular Registration: January 3 - February 18, 2018 - Cost per exam $98
Register by 11:59 pm on February 18, 2018 to avoid late fees.
February 19 - February 25, 2018 – register online with a $15 per exam late fee (Cost per exam $113)
LATE Registration: February 26 – March 4, 2018 ending midnight – register online with a $65 per exam late fee (Cost per exam $163)
NO REGISTRATIONS AFTER MARCH 4!
Carroll Education Foundation New Board Members and Officers
The Carroll Education Foundation announces the appointment of six new Board Members of its Board of Trustees, as well as five new Officers for 2018. Nominations originated from both a public press release and internal nominations by both current board members and advisors. Each board member provided information on experience regarding career, philanthropy, CISD involvement, CEF support and areas of interest to serve. A Nominating Committee made up of current board members reviewed the applications and spoke with each candidate to determine the best fit for each open position.
Click http://www.southlakecef.org/cef-announces-six-new-board-members-five-new-officers/ for the full press release.
2017-2018 Spring Semester Bus Passes on Sale Now
Bus passes for the spring semester are currently on-sale. Students with a white fall semester bus pass will need to purchase their new spring semester bus pass.
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.
2017 PSAT Scores
You should have been able to access your scores online in December. (If you provided your email address on the answer sheet, you should have received an email letting you know your scores are ready.) A few weeks later, your school will also give you a paper copy of your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report. If you have not received your score report by mid January, see your counselor.
Your score report will include a total score, section scores, test scores, cross-test scores, and subscores. You’ll be able to see not only how you did overall, but also where your strengths are and where you need to improve. Once you get your score report, visit https://studentscores.collegeboard.org/home to learn more about what these scores mean. Your score report will also include the NMSC Selection Index score, which NMSC uses as an initial screen of entrants to its National Merit Scholarship Program. For further information about the Selection Index score, see the National Merit Scholarship Program at www.nationalmerit.org. The score report will show the correct answers, the answers you gave, and the difficulty level of each question.
Dragon Spirit Shop
The Dragon shop at CHS is now open! We have lots of New Designs to show you so come stop by CHS on Fridays from 11:30am until 1:30pm in the school lobby.
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.
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.
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.