CHS Speech & Debate Program Recognized as Top 10% of Nation

The National Forensic League (NFL) has recognized the Creekview High School Speech and Debate program for earning more than 100 degrees last year, placing the program in the top 10% of NFL chapters nationwide. The recognition earns membership in the NFL’s prestigious 100 Club. NFL Executive Director, J. Scott Wunn, stated that, “Such a milestone is remarkable because it demonstrates outstanding commitment to teacher students essential life skills – including communication, research, listening, writing and organization.”

FREE - Financial Fitness in Raising Children Seminar

Financial Fitness in Raising Children - FREE Seminar

Saturday, September 29, 1pm – 4pm

R. L. Turner High School, Library, 1600 S. Josey Ln., Carrollton, TX 75006 (map)

Free seminars sponsored by The Financial Planning Association of DFW. 

Sessions are FREE. No registration is necessary. Parents can attend one, two or all 3 sessions. 1-2 p.m. - Starting Young - Raising Financially Fit Children 2-3 p.m. - Helping your Teen Build Good Money Habits 3-4 p.m. - Planning for the Costs of Higher Education 

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NSHS Students Selected For National Merit Recognition

Four students from Newman Smith High School; Amber Marco, Travis McDonald, Taelor Oppliger and Thinh Vuong, have been selected as National Merit Commended Scholars for 2013.

Additionally, the following students have been named National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars for 2013.

• Adriana DeLaRue
• Bianca Hill
• Eduardo Rocha
• Grecia Reyna
• Karen Paniagua
• Kendall Munoz

Save the Date!

Shakespeare’s most famous love story, Romeo and Juliet, will be brought to the R. L Turner Black Box Theater with a new ‘punk’ rock take on the classic play.

Romeo and Juliet productions are Oct. 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 at  7 p.m. and matinee performances on Oct. 13 and 21 @ 1 p.m. Performances take place in the BLACKBOX THEATER located in R. L. Turner High School. For more information, call 972-968-5400 or 214-755-8452.

Seating is limited to 100 per night. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. Further information can be received by e-mailing Michael Hollomon at hollomonm@cfbisd.edu.

Creekview Art Department Selling Ceramics and Jewelry

This Saturday, September 29, students working in the jewelry and ceramics department at Creekview High School will be selling their wares at Lewisville’s Western Days Festival in Lewisville, TX. Tickets are free, and can be obtained from the festival’s website at

http://www.lewisvillewesterndays.com.

RLT Principal's Work Published

 

R. L. Turner Principal, Georgeanne Warnock, has had her work published in a recently released book, Exemplary Science for Building in STEM Careers. The Mathematics Engineering Technology Science Academy (METSA) at RLT is a known as a model for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) related education programs. Warnock worked on the chapter entitled Why STEM? Why Now? The Challenge for U.S. Education to Promote STEM Careers, based on her graduate research in METSA and its success.

CHS Football - Army Strong Team of the Week

The Creekview High School football team has been named the Division 4A Army Strong Team of the Week by the United States Army. The U.S. Army has given the Mustangs this honor for demonstrating qualities including leadership, commitment to excellence and a desire to make a difference as part of a team. CHS will receive a plaque from the Army to signify the achievement.

C-FB Teacher Honored as Texas History Teacher of the Year

 

On Sep. 20, 2012, R. L. Turner history teacher, Robyn Elliott was recognized as the top history teacher in the state of Texas. The 2012 Texas History Teacher of the Year award is sponsored by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, HISTORY®, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation on behalf of its Preserve America Program. 

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C-FB ISD Students Out-Perform State on College Entrance Exams

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (C-FB ISD) seniors taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the American College Test (ACT) in 2012 out-performed students taking the exam throughout the state.  Dr. Bobby Burns, superintendent of schools, said, “Our district is focused on high achievement for all students including college readiness. We will continue to prepare and equip our students with college readiness skills.”

The district combined score for 2012 on the SAT is 1476 compared to 1434 for the state. The overall composite score of 22.1 for C-FB ISD seniors taking the ACT in 2012 was higher than both the state (20.8) and the national (21.1) scores.

Click here to see the scores