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Carrollton City Schools * 106 Trojan Drive * Carrollton, GA 30117 * Feb. 10
, 2017
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Trojan football
and brotherly love
Football standout Cole Cook, CHS Class of 2014 graduate who is currently playing for North Carolina State, catches up with his younger brother Case, right, who is heading to the University of Missouri following his graduation this spring.
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Trojan Nation Store
offers special events
The Trojan Nation Store will hold a special event on Tuesday, Feb. 14, called "Valentine's Day Fun." Shoppers will get to choose a surprise free gift from the store's Valentine Tree. Store hours will be from 1 to 4 p.m. that day.
The store is also extending hours on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 1 to 7 p.m. for a one-day-only sale. All store items will be 20 percent off.
The store is located in the CHS gym lobby. Remember, all store proceeds support our schools.
Drawing for Jeep
to benefit schools
An annual event's drawing this year will directly support Carrollton City Schools programs and others across the county.
Carroll County Sheriff Terry Langley's annual soup tasting will be held Thursday, March 23, at the Carroll County Agriculture Center. This year proceeds will benefit a favorite non-profit organization, Communities In Schools of Carrollton and Carroll County. Carrollton City Schools' Performance Learning Center and Carrollton High School are affiliated with CIS and will receive direct benefit from this event.
Scott Evans Dodge is also sponsoring the event and is offering a 2016 Jeep Wrangler as a drawing prize. Tickets are $100 and there is a limited quantity available.
To purchase tickets for the drawing, contact Sheriff Langley at 678-371-9162 or Sheila Butler at 770-301-9802. Tickets also
may be purchased at Carrollton High School. Contact Kristin Fretwell, CIS site coordinator, at 770-834-7726 ext. 5061.
Water bill roundup
supports education
If you are a City of Carrollton water customer, don't forget about the Water Bill Roundup.
The program rounds up your water bill to the next dollar with proceeds going directly to the Carrollton City Schools Education Foundation to support educational initiatives for all of our schools. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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CES to offer
academies
programs
True to the Carrollton City Schools reputation of initiating innovative practices to further create exceptional learning experiences for all students, a new academies program will be launched for the 2017-2018 school year at Carrollton Elementary School.
Called the Academies of Carrollton Elementary School, the three-pronged approach creates enhanced instruction in three distinct areas - STEM, Performing Arts and Dual Language, says Karen Wild, CES principal.
"We are excited to offer even more unique opportunities to engage our students," said Wild. "Our administrative team and teachers already are designing innovative ways to implement this program."
While the three academies will operate within themed parameters, they also will continue to focus on the all-important basics - reading, writing, math, science and social studies, plus art, physical education, STEM and music, said Wild.
"We took a hard look at our school day to figure out how we could make this work," said Wild. "Parents can rest assured that all Georgia Standards will be covered and that their children will not only meet or exceed these standards, but come away with a specific enrichment focus that engages them on a higher level."
The academies will be implemented through a tiered approach, with the first year to begin with first grade only. The academies will be added to second grade in 2018-2019 and third grade in 2019-2020.
Wild said parents will have the opportunity to select the appropriate academies for their children and may request changes to different ones in subsequent years, if desired. She also noted the three academics will still continue to offer a gifted service model.
Carrollton City Schools Supt. Dr. Mark Albertus praised Wild and her team for coming up with a unique approach that is another testament to the innovative tradition of the district.
"We are constantly striving to find new ways to connect to students, to help them find their niche," said Albertus. "By starting at such a young age, children have the opportunity to discover reasons to love school, reasons to thrive in a creative environment and reasons to focus on success as an individual."
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K registration continues
Carrollton Elementary School has begun the kindergarten registration process for the 2017-2018 school year. To set an appointment, please call the registrar's office at 770-832-2726.
Students who do not live in the Carrollton city limits also are eligible to register. Non-residents go through an application process at registration and are required to pay a tuition fee as follows: only $200 for one child, $350 for two children and $450 for three or more children if accepted. Please complete the non-resident application before attending your appointment.
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CHS Students of the Month
Congratulations to the Carrollton High School Students of the Month for January. From left are David Brooks, CHS principal; Dylan Mikilitus, sophomore; Adam Block, senior; Syterria Byrd, the BRIDGE; Madison Bush, freshman; Madison Grubbs, junior; Macie Monsour, sophomore; Dhruva Patel, senior; Chase Sippola, freshman; and Tim Green, junior.
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Grading policy changes at CHS under study
Recent informational meetings held to explain a change in the Carrollton High School grading policy were well attended and well received, said CHS Principal David Brooks.
"I really appreciate all the parents who came out to learn more about why we need to make a change and for offering their input," he said.
The 2016-2017 CHS School Governance Team, composed of parents, teachers and community representatives, proposed to the administration earlier this year to drop the extra points added to more rigorous coursework grades. The reasoning for this decision is the new proposal will reduce confusion about a student's official grade point average because colleges and HOPE scholarship eligibility determination drop the extra points anyway when calculating a student's GPA.
"I have taken into consideration input presented during the meetings and want parents to know they were heard," said Brooks. "We are now at the stage of finalizing implementation plans and will share them when complete," said Brooks. "We appreciate everyone's understanding as we go through this process."
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CMS Parent Night at Kroger was a big success
It's been a few weeks now, but Carrollton Middle School parents, students and teachers are still talking about Parent Night held at Kroger last month. In addition to Kroger, our district School Nutrition Program also partnered with CMS,
supporting efforts to promote healthy eating habits. And a grocery store is a perfect place to test math skills and learn about food labeling. See more photos on Facebook.
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CHS class registration for next year under way
This week marked the beginning of class registration for the 2017-2018 school year at Carrollton High School. Registration will continue during the school day over the next two weeks. A listing of your student's class requests will be mailed home on the following dates:
Rising seniors and juniors - Wednesday, Feb. 22
Rising sophomores - Wednesday, March 8
After reviewing a copy of a student's class requests, parents will be asked to sign off for approval. Parents also will have the opportunity to set up a time to meet or speak with the student's counselor.
Please note these requests are not final. Counselor review and teacher recommendations may require additional modifications. |
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