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VOLUME 3 ISSUE 23 / FEBRUARY 26, 2016
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Brooks to lead CHS as new principal
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Carrollton City Schools superintendent-elect, Dr. Mark Albertus, has named his successor as principal of Carrollton High School - long-time Carrollton teacher, assistant principal and athletic director David Brooks.
"Continuity is key," said current Supt. Dr. Kent Edwards, who will recommend Brooks' formal approval at the March 8 Carrollton Board of Education meeting. "Dr. Albertus is assembling his team. Mr. Brooks has worked alongside Dr. Albertus for several years and there is a high degree of familiarity and trust. Given Mr. Brooks' professionalism, his understanding of who we are as a system and the challenges in front of us certainly weighed into Dr. Albertus' decision."
"David Brooks is a strong leader," said Dr. Albertus. "He has great judgment and gets things done. I have had the privilege of working with Mr. Brooks for several years. I have gotten to see his interaction with students, faculty and the community first hand. He will be able to pick right up and lead this school from Day One."
Brooks has been a part of the Carrollton City Schools family since 1997. He graduated from the University of West Georgia in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and computer science. His career began as a math teacher and high school football coach. He later earned a master's and educational specialist degrees from Jacksonville State University in educational administration. While at Carrollton, Brooks' scope of teaching reached students at all levels, from the rigorous AP Statistics class to freshman Algebra.
In 2009, Brooks became an assistant principal at CHS as well as athletic director. The Georgia Athletic Directors Association (GADA) named Brooks the 2014 State Athletic Director of the Year. Carrollton has finished no lower than fifth in the Director's Cup, the GADA's measuring stick for program success, from 2010 forward.
"To be selected to lead Carrollton High School is an incredible honor," said Brooks. "I've been a part of this high school for 20 years. Dr. Albertus and I have a great working relationship and I look forward to continuing the tradition of excellence that exists here. Pushing our academic progress forward, managing the impact of the new school construction and finalizing the transitions that will need to occur means it is time to get to work. I am very appreciative to Dr. Albertus and the Board of Education for having confidence in me and for giving me this opportunity."
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Krispy Kreme
doughnuts for sale
Air Force JROTC will be selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts through Wednesday, March 2. Doughnuts will be delivered fourth block on Thursday, March 3. Cost for a dozen is $6 for glazed and $7 for chocolate. Proceeds help offset program costs.
Healthcare event
offered at Tanner
Students who may be thinking about a career in Respiratory Therapy may be interested in attending a Night of Networking event at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton. The event is Thursday, March 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. Students must RSVP by Monday Feb. 29, through their counselor if they are interested in attending.
Technical Honor
Society applications
due March 3
Juniors and seniors - It's time to apply for membership in the Carrollton High Technical Honor Society. If you have excelled in three or more technical classes and are a strong academic student, you may be eligible. Pick up an application from Dr. Moss on the Vocational Hall or Mrs. Ingui in the Career Center. The application deadline is Thursday, March 3.
Time to register
for kindergarten
CES kindergarten registration for the 2016-2017 school year is under way. To set an appointment, please call the registrar's office at 770-832-2726. Non-city resident students may apply, too.
Learn more
SAT Word
of the Week
As used on the SAT, its meaning is: having to do with the appreciation of beauty.
Here it is used in a sentence:
One of the benefits of taking an Art History class in college is
that it often gives students a greater understanding of the
aesthetic value of many famous works of art.
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Hendricks to compete
in state science fair
For the second year in a row, Carrollton High School student Caroline Hendricks will compete in the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair with hopes of earning a top- tier state finish that will allow her to advance to the international competition, which she did as a sophomore last year.
The junior's project, "Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation in Small and Large Partridge Pea," garnered a first place finish in her category.
Two CHS sophomores, Maria Roman and Michael Morgan, also earned first place awards in their categories at the Region Science Fair but will not advance to state. Other CHS placers are sophomores Nicole Morris, who finished second in her category, and Darby Gainey, who finished third.
Caroline will compete in Athens April 1-2. Visit the
CHS STEM blog to learn more about the other projects, other competitors and to view a slideshow. CHS was well represented at region!
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From left are CHS science/engineering fair participants Michael Morgan, Caroline Hendricks, Darby Gainey, Maria Roman, Nicole Morris, Chris Gaiter and Justin Camp. Not pictured is Leah Maples.
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It's easy!
Mine
for Trojan gold
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Before you read about them here, the story and photos above were already posted on the Gold Mine, Carrollton City Schools' "social neighborhood" that is linked to the school district's home page. Launched last fall, the page is full of quick snippets capturing dynamic school activity. Click the icon above to see more content, all driven by the hashtag
#trojangold.
We encourage YOU to participate, too! All you have to do on your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media posts is include the
hashtag. Don't forget! #trojangold
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