Carrollton City Schools * 106 Trojan Drive * Carrollton, GA 30117 * Oct. 6 ,  2017
GRAD RATE, SAT/ACT RESULTS
CHS posts strong outcomes compared to state
Carrollton High School upholds a tradition of excellence by producing top results in highly scrutinized areas of academic performance. Below are reports on the Class of  2017 - reports on graduation rates and performances on the SAT and ACT, tests used for college admission.

GRADUATION RATE - Carrollton High School continues to post a high school graduation rate well above Georgia as a whole with 86.9 percent of the Class of 2017 earning a high school diploma, compared to the state average of 80.6 percent.
CHS awarded diplomas to 311 students in the Class of 2017, with the graduation rate calculated based on a "cohort" of 358 students.    MORE

ACT/SAT - CHS mirrored the state of Georgia on SAT and ACT testing last year.  CHS and the state posted the exact composite score of 21.4 on the ACT, both higher than the national average score of 21.0 with Carrollton students slightly exceeding the state for their performance in mathematics.  On the SAT, CHS students scored an average of 1047. However, Carrollton's participation rate on the test is 45 percent higher than the state - 68 percent of CHS students took the test compared to the 47 percent average across the state.  MORE

8th graders sign REACH Scholars commitment
Six Carrollton Junior High School eighth graders were presented a life-changing opportunity on Wednesday when they committed, bolstered by the support of their families, mentors and members of the community, to participate in the REACH Georgia Scholars program.

This is the third year Carrollton City Schools has participated in the statewide initiative that was established by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, with the support of partner businesses, in 2012. Following a rigorous application process that begins in the seventh grade, six students who applied were selected for REACH, which stands for Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen. The scholars for 2017-2018 are Conner Chandler, Marneja Daniel, TaMaya Glenn, Zantavious Graham, Tania Turcios-Navarrete and Latasha Griffin, pictured here with her mother,  Ryvonne Griffin, signing the parent commitment to the scholarship program. MORE

Band members perform  "Battle Hymn" a cappella in this video following the announcement they earned the Grand Champions award at the Oconee Classic last weekend.
Trojan Band named grand champs in Oconee
It's been a long drought for the Trojan Marching Band in its quest for a Grand Champion trophy, but the 2017 competition season proved to be the year!

The band competed at the Oconee Classic Marching Band Competition at Baldwin County High School in Milledgeville last Saturday, following a long Friday night before traveling to Rome and back for a region football game. But the band persevered the next day - and won.

"We knew that it was a good run because the performance received a roaring crowd response and a standing ovation," said CHS Band Director Chris Carr. "I was contacted by numerous colleagues following the performance to praise the students' performance quality with high energy and musical sensitivity."   MORE

Strides for Sheri to benefit scholarship fund
The inaugural "Strides for Sheri 5K & Fun Run," benefiting the Sheri Davis Memorial Scholarship fund, will be held Saturday, Oct. 28. The event will include food for purchase, live music and fun for the whole family. Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes for the festive affair.

The cost is $30 for adults and $10 for children 10 years and younger. The maximum price for a family of four is $90 (plus $10 for each additional family member).

The Sheri Davis Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Carollton Middle School fifth grade teacher, Sheri Davis, who passed away Oct. 31, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. The scholarship is awarded each year to a deserving student who plans to pursue a career in education.

To register, or to learn more, visit the race's event page on Facebook.
Softball once again captures region crown

The experience of earning three consecutive region titles came into play when the Lady Trojans pulled out a fourth region championship by defeating Woodland/Cartersville 7-2 in the finals Thursday. The team will have a few days to prepare for the first round of the AAAAA state playoffs, facing fourth-seeded Flowery Branch from a tough Region 8 on Wednesday. The region title is especially meaningful for the three seniors on the team - Ansley Barge, Savannah Cook and Hannah Horsley - who will complete their prep career as region champs all four years of high school. CONGRATULATIONS and best of luck at state!

Keeping your middle schooler engaged in reading

These tips will help keep your middle schooler turning those pages!

* Talk about what they read: Ask what they think of a book, and make connections with ideas or issues that are relevant to their life.

* Visit places where reading is featured: The library, museums and bookstores are all great places to start for this one!

* Talk about what they are reading: Have them summarize the content they are reading or learning. This is a way for them to use comprehension skills in a relaxed, safe setting.

* Get them hooked on a great series:  Getting hooked on a suspenseful, endearing series of books is what starts so many kids' love of reading. If they like the first book, the fun will just keep going even after they turn the last page.
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