The Centennial Weekly
Volume 9, Issue 22- February 17th, 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
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.
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.
Yearbook Ordering Deadline
The last opportunity to guarantee purchase your 2019 Yearbook will be March 1st. Don't miss your opportunity to own a piece of Centennial history! Go to balfour.com today to purchase!
For questions contact laura.miller@bisdmail.net.
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.
Student Support Counselor News
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text the Crisis Text Line the word HOME to 741741. Someone is there 24/7. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889.
Signs and Symptoms that someone is thinking about suicide:
(from the National Institute of Mental Health) https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml
Talking about wanting to die or wanting to kill themselves
Talking about feeling empty, hopeless, or having no reason to live
Making a plan or looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online, stockpiling pills, or buying a gun
Talking about great guilt or shame
Talking about feeling trapped or feeling that there are no solutions
Feeling unbearable pain (emotional pain or physical pain)
Talking about being a burden to others
Using alcohol or drugs more often
Acting anxious or agitated
Withdrawing from family and friends
Changing eating and/or sleeping habits
Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
Taking great risks that could lead to death, such as driving extremely fast
Talking or thinking about death often
Displaying extreme mood swings, suddenly changing from very sad to very calm or happy
Giving away important possessions
Saying goodbye to friends and family
Putting affairs in order, making a will
Senior Section
CHS Events for the Week of 2/18/2019
Monday, February 18th
- Student Holiday
Tuesday, February 19th
- Begin 5th Six Weeks
- JV Tennis at BHS
- JV Softball at Brewer - 4:30
- Varsity Softball at Brewer - 6:30
- Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Everman at CHS - 6:00
- Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Everman at CHS - 8:00
- Varsity Boys Basketball Bi-District Playoff Game vs. Southwest at Seguin - 8:00
Wednesday, February 20th
- JV Boys/Girls Golf Tournament at Hidden Creek Golf Course
Thursday, February 21st
- JV Blue Baseball Tournament at North Crowley
- JV White Baseball Tournament at Martin
- Varsity Baseball Tournament at Grand Prairie
- JV Softball Tournament at Prosper
- Varsity Softball Tournament at Byron Nelson
- Boys Powerlifting Meet in Waxahachie
- JV Boys Soccer vs. Crowley at CHS - 6:00
- JV Girls Soccer vs. Crowley at CHS - 7:30
Friday, February 22nd
- JV Blue Baseball Tournament at North Crowley
- JV White Baseball Tournament at Martin
- Varsity Baseball Tournament at Grand Prairie
- JV Softball Tournament at Prosper
- Varsity Softball Tournament at Byron Nelson
- Wrestling State Tournament
- Varsity Tennis at BHS
- Varsity Boys/Girls Golf Tournament at Squaw Valley Golf Course
- Varsity Boys Soccer at Granbury - 6:00
- Varsity Girls Soccer at Granbury - 8:00
Saturday, February 23rd
- JV Blue Baseball Tournament at North Crowley
- JV White Baseball Tournament at Martin
- Varsity Baseball Tournament at Grand Prairie
- JV Softball Tournament at Prosper
- Varsity Softball Tournament at Byron Nelson
- Track Meet at Castleberry
- Wrestling State Tournament
- WGI Indoor Drumline/Winds Contest at CHS
- Varsity Boys/Girls Golf Tournament at Squaw Valley Golf Course
- Attendance Saturday School - 8:00-12:00
Important Upcoming Dates
- Monday, February 18th - Student/Teacher Holiday
- Tuesday, February 19th - Begin 5th Six Weeks
- Monday, March 11th-Friday, March 15th - Spring Break Holiday
- Friday, April 5th - End 5th Six Weeks
- Monday, April 8th - Begin 6th Six Weeks
- Tuesday, April 9th - English 1 EOC Exam
- Wednesday, April 10th - Senior Panoramic Picture in the Arena - 10:45
- Thursday, April 11th - English 2 EOC Exam
- Friday, April 19th - Student/Teacher Holiday
- Monday, April 22nd - Bad Weather Make Up Day - No school
- Monday, May 6th-Friday, May 17th - AP Exams
- Monday, May 6th - Algebra 1 EOC Exam
- Tuesday, May 7th - Biology EOC Exam
- Wednesday, May 8th - U.S. History EOC Exam
- Thursday, May 16th - Honors Dinner in the Cafeteria - 5:30
- Thursday, May 16th - Senior Awards Ceremony in the Arena - 7:00
- Monday, May 20th - Senior Walk at Elementaries - 7:45
- Monday, May 20th - Senior Walk at CHS - 10:45
- Monday, May 20th - Senior Picnic - 12:00
- Monday, May 20th - Performance Excellence Awards Ceremony in the Auditorium - 6:00
- Wednesday, May 22nd-Friday, May 24th - Final Exams
- Friday, May 24th - End 6th Six Weeks/2nd Semester
- Wednesday, May 29th - Graduation at TCU - 7:00
Administration
Principal - 817.245.0259
Theressa Hertel- Secretary