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SUMMER 2009 EXPRESS TheEXPRESSEXPRESS Newsletter of Coppell Independent School District accomplishment Class of 2009 Salutatorian Whitney Sun (left) and Valedictorian Chan Hwa Rave Reviews and Hong (right) Great School News! (see page 3)

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SUPERINTENDENT SPEAKS... Note from the Board President Top Ten Grads DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS fyi TAKS Scores Summer Bond Projects curriculum IB Program Opens Strategic Plan Update partners Thank You! PTO Presidents Education Foundation ENROLLMENT New Immunization Requirements Gloria An crossed the stage as the 3rd ranked graduate in Thanks to Lewisville Volkswagen, Secondary Teacher Bus Registration/Enrollment Requirements the CHS class of 2009. (Graduation photos courtesy of Matt of the Year Mandy Goddard from CMS East and Nachtrieb) Elementary Teacher of the Year Cynthia Alaniz Calendar from Denton Creek Elementary were surprised with 2009-2010 Calendar convertibles to drive this summer. Fine Arts & Athletics Schedules DIRECTORY New CISD Leadership dynamic 1 MISSION The mission of the Coppell Independent School District, as a committed Superintendent Speaks... and proven leader in educational excellence, is to ensure our learners As “Baby Boomers” have recently taken center stage achieve personal success, develop in discussions ranging from the environment to health strong moral character, and become care and everything in between, there has been much talk dynamic leaders and global citizens about the “New 50” and what it looks and feels like. This with a zeal for service by engaging April, as Coppell ISD began the year-long celebration of each individual through innovative learning experiences led by a visionary its 50th anniversary as an independent school district, I staff and progressive community. considered how that might apply to CISD, and the word “outstanding” immediately came to mind. Coppell has grown from a rural farm community, CISD Board Meetings with schools comprised solely of grades kindergarten July 27 Aug. 31 Sept. 28 through eight prior to 1959, into a vibrant city where the Oct. 26 Nov. 16 Dec. 14 Over 300 attendees at the Foundation Banquet heard Superintendent Jeff 2009 graduating class of 680 doesn’t just talk about being Turner name CISD’s District Teachers of the Year: Cynthia Alaniz from Denton Jan. 18 Feb. 22 Mar. 29 global — they are living it. Coppell ISD looks and feels April 26 May 24 June 28 Creek Elementary and Mandy Goddard from CMS East. These teachers will different. It's healthier from all the growth and opportu- advance to the regional level in the national Teacher of the Year program. Citizens of Coppell ISD are welcome to attend nity that defines us 50 years later. Board of Trustees meetings. Regular meetings I hope you will find the year-at-a-glance list of The district has accomplished much over the last 50 are held at 7:30 p.m. at the Vonita White Ad- highlights (on page 3) inspirational and this entire back- ministration Building, 200 S. Denton Tap Road. years, including the 2003 Strategic Plan as our roadmap to-school issue of EXPRESS informative as you relax and Citizens interested in speaking at the meetings through the last six years. (Many of those highlights are rejuvenate over the summer. Nobody knows precisely should contact the superintendent's office at listed on page 3.) I am reminded that what makes us unique 214.496.8002. An open forum item is placed on how the next 50 years in public education will look or feel, remains constant while our forward vision calls for con- each regular meeting's agenda so that citizens but I do know that with your continued support we will tinual change. The journey is far from complete, but the may address trustees at that time; however, the sustain our long history of student success and continue to Open Meeting Law prohibits board action on new Strategic Plan promises many new opportunities for expand our status as a district of excellence — a reputable such items at that night's meeting. our school community and will keep us moving forward legacy for which we can all be proud. into the future. Please visit the CISD web site to view the Board of trustees 2009-2014 Strategic Plan and periodic status updates. Cindy Warner (Place 6)...... President Bennett Ratliff (Place 7)....Vice-President Susie Kemp (Place 1)...... Secretary David Apple (Place 2)...... Member Anthony Hill (Place 3)...... Member A Note From the Board President… Thom Hulme (Place 4)...... Member First of all, to the Although Senator Shapiro is to be commended for her Scott Orr (Place 5)...... Member staff, parents, and persistent efforts to provide more resources that could Send e-mail to board members from the Trustee community members have benefited our district, we were disappointed that page on the CISD web site or mail letters to the Vonita White Administration Building, 200 S. who supported the most the legislature did not provide any significant additional Denton Tap Road, Coppell, 75019. Phone recent Bond election, funding. We continue to operate on 2005-06 funding messages may be left for board members at the Board says a huge, levels in the midst of rising costs for insurance, utilities, 214.496.8002. collective “Thank You!” and planned raises for teachers and staff. We are always administrative leadership Those dollars will go the searching for ways to save money, cut costs, and gener- Dr. Jeff Turner, Superintendent of Schools distance over the next ate revenue within the district and will continue to take Melody Paschall, Assistant Superintendent for five years to provide our fiduciary responsibilities to this school community Curriculum and Instruction technology and complete very seriously. As we are projecting continued budget Sid Grant, Assistant Superintendent for maintenance projects deficits for this current year and into the future, we may Business and Support Services using the Interest and need to consider calling for a voter-approved tax rollback Kelly Penny, Chief Financial Officer Sinking Funds (I&S) election — one of the few options that we have available side of the budget. We, to increase revenue. This would allow us to continue CISD express is a National School as a district, get to keep to provide adequate staffing and resources to maintain Public Relations Association (NSPRA) every dollar we receive our outstanding schools and ensure that every student “Merit” award recipient and a Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) “Gold on the I&S side…not the receives an excellent education. Star” and “Best of Category” award winner. case with the Maintenance & Operations side (M&O) — as Cindy Warner EXPRESS is published by the Department of those dollars are subject to recapture (Robin Hood), and Communications and Public Relations of the CISD is only allowed to keep approximately 60 cents of Coppell Independent School District, 200 S. every M&O dollar collected. This is an interactive version of CISD EXPRESS Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Texas 75019. 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1. Chan Hwa Hong, Valedictorian Budget Workshops Class of 2009 - Top Ten Seniors Stanford University - 5.6625 GPA CISD gives citizens and taxpayers 2. Whitney Sun, Salutatorian several opportunities to have know- Univ. of PA, Wharton School of Business - 5.5592 GPA ledge of and provide input into the 3. Gloria An 2009-10 budget process. All work- University of Illinois - 5.5378 GPA shops and meetings will be held at 4. Beatrice Huang the Vonita White Administration Southern Methodist University - 5.5102 GPA Building, 200 S. Denton Tap Road. 5. Sumner Warren Brown University - 5.5021 GPA July 13, 6:30 p.m. Budget Workshop 6. Tessa Martin Aug. 17, 6:30 p.m. Final Budget University of Arkansas - 5.4957 GPA Meeting 7. Philip Lee Aug. 31, 6:00/6:30 p.m. Public University of Texas, Austin - 5.4889 GPA Hearing on proposed budget/Board 8. Han Yu Meeting/ Adopt Budget New York University - 5.4682 GPA Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m. Board Meeting 9. Binna Kim (Tax Rate Set/Adopted) Stanford University - 5.4681 GPA 10. Jen Nguyen Southern Methodist University - 5.4500 GPA

2 opportunityDISTRICTDISTRICT HIGHLIGHTSHIGHLIGHTS DISTRICT innovationHIGHLIGHTS 2008-09 Rave Reviews and Great School News! n According to the 2008 results from the Texas Educa- n The Coppell ISD was awarded 11 tion Agency, Coppell ISD again satisfied the annual communications and public relations federal criteria set forth under No Child Left Behind awards during the 2008-09 school (NCLB) and met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). In year: fiveAwards of Excellence from addition, all 14 campuses met the AYP criteria. the National School Public Relations n CISD received 10 Gold Performance Acknowledge- Association (NSPRA) for several ments (GPAs) from TEA in the following areas for brochure designs including one for 2008: AP/IB Results; Attendance Rate; Commended NTH@C as well as the district’s im- Reading, Math, Writing, and Social Studies; Recom- age and identity package and five mended High School Program (RHSP)/Distinguished Gold Star awards and one Best of Achievement Program (DAP); SAT/ACT Results; Category award (for the NTH@C Texas Success Initiative (TSI) in English/Language logo design) were garnered from Arts and Math. the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA). n Coppell High School, CMS-North, and CMS-West made the 2008 Texas Business and Education Co- n Coppell High School was recog- Coppell High School added the title of State Champions to their growing list of accolades when the Girls alition’s Honor Roll. Fewer than 4% of the 8,000 nized by U.S. News & World Report Soccer Team won the University Interscholastic League (UIL) 5-A state title. Texas public high schools and middle schools are magazine as one of the top 350 awarded this designation. high schools in America based on their Advanced Placement (AP) program earning n Senior Scholars, an extension of the Dual Credit n Coppell ISD also received a TEA “Financial Integrity them Silver Medal recognition. Among the criteria program, was added at Coppell High School in fall Rating System of Texas” (FIRST) rating of “Superior evaluated by the News was the college readiness 2008. Thirty eight students attended Northlake Achievement,” scoring the maximum number of score (at least 20 required), and how well the high Community College full-time taking either 12 or points available on all indicators. school serves all students. The analysis included 15 hours a semester tuition free (only required to n The 2008 Just for the Kids Higher Performing Schools 21,000 high schools in 48 states. pay for books). These students satisfied high school in Texas named 13 Coppell ISD schools as higher n Newsweek magazine also recognized Coppell High credit requirements while saving their parents over performing based on analyses conducted by the Na- School in its recently released list of the top 1,500 $250,344 in college tuition and fees. tional Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA). public high schools across the country. CHS was n The Advanced Placement (AP) program at Coppell ranked #250 on the list comprised of the top 6% of High School has seen an increase in both student some 27,000 U.S. public high schools. This year CHS participation as well as qualifying scores of > 3. In earned an index of 2.795, their highest in six con- 2003, 403 CHS students enrolled in AP courses and secutive appearances on the list. Since first making by 2009, that number had increased by 99% to 800. the list in 2003, CHS has seen their index increase In 2003, CHS students took 812 AP exams, and by by 1.272 points. For more information visit www. 2009 that number increased by 116% to 1,755 AP coppellisd.com and for the complete list see www. exams. The estimated 5,012 credit hours earned newsweek.com/id/201160/?q=2009/rank/1 from these exams will save Coppell ISD parents ap- n The Coppell High School Marching Band won 3rd proximately $2,751,588 in college tuition and fees. place in the State 5-A University Interscholastic n Approximately 90% of all CHS graduates take the League (UIL) Marching Contest. SAT exam. The graduating senior class of 2008 n This spring, the CHS Marching Band was awarded earned a mean SAT score of 1656, well above the the international Sudler Shield, a John Philip Sousa state and national averages of 1477 and 1512, award given annually for 20 years. During that respectively. time, only 48 bands have been chosen to receive n The 2008 graduating senior class earned a mean Learners from New Tech High @ Coppell completed 4,176.5 hours this honor. This year, all three recipients were from score of 24.2, well above both the state and national of community service during their first year of operation. the . averages of 20.7 and 21.1, respectively. Approxi- n In January 2009, Coppell Independent School n An International Baccalaureate (IB) World School mately 55% of CHS graduates take the ACT exam. District began its second, five-year Strategic program at CHS will open its doors to 48 students n The CHS Class of 2008 has 96% of its graduates Planning process under the leadership of 30 in fall 2009 and is only the 44th such designation attending two or four year colleges or universities members including student representatives, teachers, in Texas. in Texas and across the United States. community members, parents, administrators, and n Coppell High School’s Dual Credit Program with n elected trustees. A mission statement, objectives, This year’s Top 20 graduates will attend out-of-state Northlake Community College has grown from of- universities including Arkansas, Brown, Stanford, strategies, beliefs, and parameters were created and fering 10 approved courses for 45 students in 2005 entrusted to four Action Teams comprised of some Northwestern, New York University, Penn State, Il- to offering 80 approved courses for 400 students linois, and Swarthmore. In-state universities include 100 members who then developed the 165+ steps enrolled for fall 2009. (tactics) needed to complete the objectives between Baylor, The University of Texas/Austin, Southern Meth- fall 2009 and spring 2014. n This year, Dual Credit students earned 2,868 odist University, and The University of Texas/. hours of college course credits while satisfying n n The number of Distinguished Achievement Pro- On April 11, 2009, over 400 well-wishers joined state graduation credit requirements saving their students, staff, and parents as the school commu- gram (DAP) graduates, the highest graduation parents $1,824,876 in college tuition and fees (only requirement plan for the State of Texas, reached nity celebrated Coppell’s 50th anniversary as an required to pay for books). independent school district. an all-time high with 295 graduates or 44% of the Senior class of CHS. This reflects an increase of n Despite tough economic times, the CISD school 31% or 227 seniors, since 2003, who have met the community passed the May 2009 Bond Election with criteria of the DAP plan. a 73% show of support. As the 2006 bond projects n are completed over the coming summer months, National Merit Scholarship Awards for the 2008-09 several projects included in the current five-year school year went to the largest number of students plan will also get underway. For a complete list of so recognized in Coppell ISD. Thirty four students all Bond projects, campuses to which they are as- were named at the Commended Level and 14 were signed, and the phase-in time line, visit the CISD named Semi-finalists. Those same 14 students web site at www.coppellisd.com. went on to receive the distinction of Finalists. n n The Coppell ISD Education Foundation awarded To-date, scholarship awards for the CHS graduating over $71,500 in innovative teaching and matching class of 2009 totaled over $10,398,478 and the funds grants this year. Over $640,000 in grants numbers are anticipated to increase before the fall

have been awarded throughout the district since semester begins. the Foundation’s inception in 2000. Dr. Andra Penny, Principal for Cottonwood Creek Elementary, was recently n NTH@C student ambassadors gave 63 tours to n During the Education Foundation’s annual Academ- installed as the new President of the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors some 240 visiting teachers, students, superinten- ic Recognition Banquet, 34 students representing Association. This year's theme is "Cowboy Up for Kids." TEPSA is the oldest and dents, administrators, architects, contractors, media the Top 5% of the graduating class of 680 and 46 largest professional organization for elementary and middle level principals representatives, and elected officials from across the state and nation. teachers were honored. in the country.

3 fyfyii cognitive fyi student-centered Bond Construction Preliminary TAKS Scores are In! scores were Commended. “All Students” Met Standard this Summer Preliminary TAKS results are in and Coppell ISD above the 90th percentile in every subject area for each students excelled! One hundred percent of the “All grade level. The CISD Maintenance Depart- Students” group Met Standard on 3rd and 8th grade The (TEA) will announce ment will be completing the 2006 Reading, 7th grade Writing, and 11th grade Social Stud- preliminary accountability ratings in August which bond projects as well as beginning ies. Commended scores in each of the above areas were include not only TAKS performance but other indica- some projects included in the 2009 76%, 77%, 67%, and 80% respectively. Commended tors such as graduation rates and Gold Performance bond package. Visit the CISD web scores mean students mastered the Texas Essential Acknowledgements. Meantime, visit www.coppellisd.com site at www.coppellisd.com for more Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) curriculum with a score for more district TAKS scores by grade and subject area information including projects, sites, of 90% or above. as well as the campus web sites for individual campus and timelines. “All Students” Met Standard at a rate of 99% in 5th, TAKS scores. Summer projects from the 2006 6th, and 9th grade Reading; 4th grade Writing; and 8th *Note: 3rd, 5th, and 8th grade Reading and 5th and 8th bond will total approximately $4.3 and 10th grade Social Studies. In these areas, respec- grade Math reflect two administrations: students who million: tively, 60%, 72%, 50%, 58%, 72%, and 73% of student tested in March and those who took the retest. n Carpet replacements at the Brock Cen- ter, Lakeside, and Wilson Elementary n New Energy Management Control CISD Preliminary TAKS Scores - Spring 2009 Systems and HVAC system renova- Reading Math Writing Science Social Studies tions at the Brock Center, Coppell Met Standard Commended Met Standard Commended Met Standard Commended Met Standard Commended Met Standard Commended High School, Lakeside and Wilson Elementary Third 100% 76% 97% 69% ------n Restroom repairs and renovations Fourth 96% 58% 96% 66% 99% 58% - - - - at CMS West, Pinkerton, and Wilson Fifth 99% 60% 98% 68% - - 97% 68% - - Elementary Sixth 99% 72% 95% 69% ------n Playground equipment replacement Seventh 97% 60% 96% 58% 100% 67% - - - - at Lakeside and Wilson Elementary Eighth 100% 77% 98% 64% - - 93% 54% 99% 72% n Low slope roof replacement at Wilson Ninth 99% 50% 93% 62% ------Elementary n Bleacher replacement in the South Tenth 98% 49% 91% 50% - - 92% 33% 99% 73% gym at CMS West Eleventh 98% 64% 96% 66% - - 97% 47% 100% 80% Summer projects beginning the NOTE: This data reflects the “All Students” group for each appropriate grade and subject not the accountability subgroup. These numbers could vary based on student enrollment 2009 bond will total approximately during the state’s “snapshot” date taken in October 2008. $1.9 million: n District-wide implementation of a new The 411 on Student Disclosure… Visitor Sign-In/Sign-Out system n Carpet replacements at Coppell High Each year parents are given four options regarding School the disclosure of student directory information (i.e., n Low slope roof replacement at Lake- name, address, phone number, email address, etc.). side Elementary n The first option permits CISD to release all directory information. n Installment of a new Electric power n The second option permits CISD to release information generator at the Service Center for “limited school purposes.”* n Entry vestibule and work on drainage n The third option permits CISD to release specific infor- solutions for the playground at Austin mation and requires a letter from the parent with the Elementary specific types of information that can be released. n Install additional outdoor security lighting at Mockingbird Elementary Based on preliminary Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) scores, the n The fourth option is the most restrictive and does not n Auditorium renovation and North gym accountability ratings for the 2008-09 school year indicate Coppell Independent School permit CISD to release any information. door replacement at CMS West District should have 11 “Exemplary” campuses and 3 campuses rated “Recognized,” earning Most questions and misconceptions arise regarding the district an overall rating of “Recognized.” * n Football field lighting, bleachers, a the option permitting the release of information for press box and scoreboard installed at “limited school purposes.” “Limited school purposes” CMS North E-Group Subscription and Portal News n Portable sound system, circuit training Don't forget to update your child's portal account includes school-related publications such as the year- room, and equipment at New Tech before school starts on August 24th. To ensure safety book and school newspaper (created by/for students High @ Coppell and accurate information, parents need to update their and staff), graduation program, CISD web site, and the n Coppell High School additions, re- child's portal account by going to the student registra- district’s printed publications such as the EXPRESS. In placements and renovations: tion module online and verifying all the information other words, these are publications and broadcast media n Epoxy flooring in the Athletic area, (phone numbers, emergency contacts, medical, disclo- which are generated by the school or by the district. various doors throughout the build- However, the “limited school purposes” disclosure op- ing, and 32 drinking fountains sure/picture information) and making any additions or corrections. To make an address change or enroll your tion does not apply to local/community newspapers n Stairwell railing renovations child on the portal, please contact your child's campus or school-related groups such as the PTO, since they n Auditorium and Lecture Hall seating restoration and make an appointment as soon as possible. are considered third party “outside requestors.” For n Main Hall and Commons tile n Subscribe to e-groups in the parent portal in order to example, if you selected the “limited school purposes” replacement (sections that are receive important e-mail communications from the dis- option, and your child is on the honor roll, his/her name cracking and separating) trict and your child’s campus. To subscribe, log in to the will not be released for publication in the local newspa- n Lecture Hall lighting and building Parent Portal, click on e-groups at the top of the page per. If your child is a graduate and the “limited school intercom system (including clocks and a list of CISD campuses will appear. Check the box purposes” option is selected, your child’s name will be and the sound system) next to each campus you wish to subscribe to and click listed in the graduation program, however it will not be n Pigeon control netting at the sta- submit. released to the local newspapers. dium concourse n New sidewalk from Parkway to Technical assistance, once registered for the portal, If you have updated your child’s information on the CHS may be obtained by contacting the Portal Help Desk at portal, you can change it at any time, but it is recom- [email protected] or calling 214.496.6999. mended that you make all changes prior to the start of the 2009-2010 school year on August 24th. For more information, contact the Communications and Public IBM will continue to partner with Coppell middle schools by offering Relations Department at (214) 496-6056. math and science camp Girls Insired Greatly About the World of Techology (GIGA WOT) at their sales center in Coppell in mid-July. 4 collaborative ccurriculumCURRICULUMURRICULUMauthentic student-centered reflective College tuition and fees savings to CISD parents for Dual IB Programme Opens This Fall! Credit, Senior Scholars, and Advancement Placement, The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at Coppell High exceeded $4,826,808 in the school year 2008-09. School will open its doors to 48 juniors this fall. This diverse group of students participates in a variety of activities, speaks various languages, and has many goals set for the future. SAT Preparation Recommendations: Collectively, the 48 IB students… Seventh and Eighth grade: Visit http://apps.collegeboard.com/qotd/question.do daily n Participate in band, choir, cross and complete “The Official SAT Question of the Day.” This is a free service country, debate, newspaper, that takes less than five minutes. After answering, a full explanation of the soccer, tennis, and wrestling correct answer is provided. n Speak Chinese, English, Freshman: Take 2 full practice tests that will provide an itemized report of French, German, Gujrati, Hin- di, Korean, Russian, Slovak, strengths and weaknesses. Spanish, Tamil, and Urdu Sophomore: Take 2 full practice tests that will provide an itemized report of n Want to visit Argentina, Aus- strengths and weaknesses. tralia, China, Dominican CHS will administer the PSAT in October as practice for the national merit Republic, France, Germany, qualifying test. Greece, Ireland, Jamaica, In May, IB students attended a retreat where they were able to bond with Junior: Take the SAT Prep course that includes 2 practice exams. In October Italy, Japan, Kashmir, New peers and faculty members through various activities. Zealand, Poland, South Korea, take the PSAT/NMSQT. The scores from this test can qualify a student for Spain, Uganda, and the United Kingdom National Merit Scholarships. In January take the actual SAT test for the first time. If needed, re-take the SAT during May/June. n Strive to attend Austin College, Baylor, Cambridge, Columbia, Cornell, Emory, Harvard, Michigan, MIT, New York University, Princeton, Rice, Stanford, Texas A&M, Senior: Last recommended date for seniors to take the SAT is October. University of Southern California, University of Texas, West Point, and Yale 2009-2010 Preparation Courses - Prepare & Succeed n Plan to major in architecture, biochemistry, biology, business, drama, English literature, engineering, environmental science, international relations, journal- Preparation is the key to success. The cost of the course is $600. Pay ism, law, marine biology, mathematics, medicine, nutrition, photography, and online or make checks payable to Coppell ISD and return to Melissa Mahan psychology at the Vonita White Administration Building, 200 S. Denton Tap Road. The CHS IB team consists of 15 teachers with over 200 years of combined experience. Every teacher currently teaches an Advanced Placement or Gifted and Session 1: August-September Talented level course. They all have attended IB training and have spent several Tuesday/Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at CHS Aug. 24, 27, Sept. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 Oct. 1, 6, 8 months planning for the program to begin at CHS. These teachers desire to lead Registration Deadline: August 14 their IB students to become more well-rounded humans who understand their Late Registration: August 21 at $650 place in the world and how they can affect that world through their actions. For more information about the IB program, visit the IB page in the Aca- Session 2: October-December Monday/Wednesday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at CHS demics section of the CHS web site at www.coppellisd.com/151720111584341377/ Oct. 17, 19, 21, 26, 28, Nov. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 30, Dec. 2 site/default.asp or the Official IB web site at www.ibo.org. Registration Deadline: October 2 Late Registration: October 16 at $650

Standards-Based Report Card Update Session 3: January-February Coppell ISD conducted two surveys in April to gather information from Tuesday/Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at CHS parents and teachers regarding standards-based report cards. To get additional Jan. 5, 7, 12, 19, 21, 26, 28, Feb. 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 feedback, administrators met with parent groups and grade level teachers this Registration Deadline: December 18 spring. In response to the information collected, the standards-based report Late Registration: January 4 at $650 cards have been revised. The language has been adjusted to increase student Session 4: March-April and parent understanding and the number of standards reported has been Monday/Wednesday 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at CHS reduced to effectively communicate student progress. Mar. 10, 22, 24, 29, 31, Apr. 5, 7,12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 An S-BRC committee of 12 parents, teachers and administrators is being Registration deadline: February 26 Late Registration: Mar. 9 at $650 formed this summer. Beginning with the first meeting in August, they will be able to discuss and provide suggestions about standards-based reporting. Com- mittee input will be used to help continue to educate the school community. 2009-2010 TEST DATES For more information about standards-based report cards, visit the CISD SAT Test Dates: Oct. 10, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 23, Mar. 6, May 1, June 5 web site at www.coppellisd.com/1516101017155753140/site/default.asp. Register for these SAT exams online at www.collegeboardexam.com and use 44555 as the CHS test site code.

2009-2014 Strategic Plan Underway ACT Test Dates: Sept. 12. Oct. 24, Dec. 12, Feb. 6, Apr. 10, June 12 During the spring, approximately 100 staff and community Action Team mem- bers, worked diligently to create the steps necessary to implement CISD’s new five-year Strategic Plan. The plan contains four main strategies: curriculum; tech- Additional SAT Preparation Courses: Middle School SAT Preparation Course: November-January nology; character; personal success plan. Upon completion of over 1,800 hours of A middle school student would take the Practice SAT November 18th at research, information gathering, defining the actions, writing plans, and presenting CMS-East. Cost of Practice Test Only: $25. The parents and student would to the Strategic Planning Team, a total of 165+ action steps (tactics) were recom- review the results of the practice SAT on December 2nd from 6:30-8:00 p.m. mended. The second phase in the cycle of the planning process awaits approval by at CMS-East. the Board of Trustees so implementation can begin later this summer. After taking the practice SAT test, the student can enroll in the SAT Focus areas beginning year one include: Prep Course for a cost of $150 (includes $25 for practice test) and the course n Strategies and training to increase course rigor would work on strengthening the student's weaknesses shown from the n A closer look at consumption levels in order to create a greener educational November practice SAT. environment n Distance learning via a virtual schools pilot program Middle School SAT Prep Course: December-January n One year of staff research and visits to other districts who have successfully Tuesdays: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at CHS implemented a personal success plan Dec. 2, 9, 16, Jan. 6,13, 20 n Student engagement as a staff development theme Registration Deadline: November 4th Late Registration: November 17th

5 CISDciSD PARTNERS involvedgenerous CISD PARTNERScommunity Thanks to All the 2008-09 2009-2010 PTO Presidents “Teacher of the Year” Gift Donors CHS...... Amy Dungan NTH@C...... Jean Ainsworth The Container Store CMSE...... Alicia McGurk Coppell Family YMCA CMSN...... Christina Brinegar Gaylord Texan CMSW...... Carlene Wilson Hard 8 BBQ Austin...... Tami Millspaugh It’s A Party Cottonwood Creek.....Diana Sircar Jostens Denton Creek...... Michelle Park Lewisville Volkswagen Lakeside...... Delores Kelly Magnolia Café and Bakery Mockingbird...... Kaylea Schultz Main Event Entertainment Pinkerton...... Tammy Hollingsworth Pixels Town Center...... Kim Westcott Valley Ranch...... Carrie Clark Teachers Tools Campus Teachers of the Year were honored on the field during CISD Day at the Ballpark The Texas Rangers courtesy of the Texas Rangers. Wilson...... Tracy Crawford

CISD Education Foundation Keeps Giving! The Coppell ISD Education Foundation ended the year with its seventh Emily Marsh enjoyed Mr. Vanderschee’s annual Student/Teacher Academic Recognition Banquet in May. Over 300 at- class… “His passion tendees were able to join the Foundation Board as they honored the 34 students for what he taught was that comprise the “Top 5%” of the 2009 graduating class and the CISD teachers infectious and got me (grades K-12) that most positively impacted their lives and academic careers. really interested in the In addition, the 14 campus Teachers of the Year were recognized and CISD Su- subject.” perintendent Dr. Jeff Turner announced the two district Teachers of the Year. Each year the Education Foundation awards Innovative Teaching Grants and Matching Funds Grants to benefit CISD students and staff. During the 2008-2009 school year, the Foundation awarded $71, 575 in innovative teach- “Ms. Vail showed me that it is possible ing grants and matching funds grants. The Foundation has awarded over to accomplish things that seem $640,000 in grants throughout the district since 2000. overwhelming and impossible,” said Christopher Rajan. Remember these upcoming Foundation events: Saturday, October 24 – “Casino Night” Tuesday, May 4 – Student/Teacher Academic Recognition Banquet December-April 1 –“RED & BLACK ATTACK” Annual Drive Campaign which benefits CISD students and staff by: “Having the oppor- Funding innovative teaching grants tunity to be a stu- Upgrading technology dent of Mr. Casey’s Awarding matching fund grants to campus principals was one of the best Providing staff development programs experiences of my Creating interactive learning experiences for students time at Coppell High Continuing growth of the permanent endowment fund School,” noted senior James Pagels The CISD Education Foundation began in 2000 and operates as a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization to provide financial support for the District in addition to what is provided by the Coppell ISD operating budget. For more “I owe a great deal of thanks to Ms. information about the Foundation and how you can help with fundraising Russell for her encouragement, support, CHS Principal Brad efforts, visit the Foundation’s web site at www.coppellisdef.com or contact the influence, and inspiration,” said senior Hunt congratulates Beatrice Huang. Office of Development at 214.496.6054. senior Gloria An.

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______NAME PHONE Name to be used for all Recognition ______ We prefer not to be listed. ADDRESS STATE ZIP  Please do NOT put a sign in my yard. Gifts of $250 or greater may be given 2010 Annual Campaign $ $ $ $ $  10,000 +  2,500 - 4,999  500 - $999  100 - $249  In memory of  In honor of Benefiting the Students and Staff of  $5,000 - $9,999  $1,000 - $2,499  $250 - $499  $25 - $99 ______Coppell Independent School District NAME Contributors will receive a yard sign if desired. ______GIVEN BY

 Payment of $______enclosed.  Please charge $______to my: Please send notification of this gift to: Check made payable to Coppell ISD Education Foundation ______ VISA  MasterCard NAME  Payment of $______will be made Credit Card #______by April 1, 2010. ADDRESS Expiration Date______ My company matches my gift CITY STATE ZIP (Please enclose appropriate documents) Signature:______Please return this form with payment to: 200 S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell TX 75019. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Receipts will be issued in compliance with IRS requirements. 6 generous ready prepared ENROLLMENTENROLLMENT CISD Bus Registration New School Immunization Requirements The CISD Transportation Department offers two types of bus service for for the 2009-2010 School Year the students of Coppell ISD. The Pay to Ride service enables students who live Changes to school immunization requirements will take effect on August within two miles of their school to ride the bus for a fee. Not all neighborhoods 1, 2009. Five new vaccine requirements have been added, which will marily qualify for Pay to Ride service so call 214.496.8082 to inquire if your address affect students entering kindergarten and seventh grade. All immunizations qualifies. Those students who live farther than two miles from their school use must be completed before the first day of attendance at public and private the regular bus service for free. Special Education students who qualify for bus schools. service will not be charged a fee to receive transportation and DO NOT need a bus pass. ALL other students who ride a school bus will have to acquire a The vaccines and new requirements are: photo identification card in order to ride. (This includes Pre-K students). The n Hepatitis A Vaccine: Students entering kindergarten statewide identification card will be required and must be displayed to the bus driver must have had two doses of the Hepatitis A vaccine. when boarding the bus. Students will be charged a $5.00 fee to replace lost/ n Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine: Students enter- stolen bus identification cards. ing kindergarten must have had two doses of the MMR vaccine. All Students must have a bus pass by the first day of school, August 24, Students in grades 1 through 12 must continue to meet the cur- 2009. Failure to display the bus pass three times may result in termination of rent requirements, which are two doses of a measles-containing bus service for the remainder of the school year. No refunds will be given to vaccine and one dose each of mumps and rubella vaccines. any student who is removed from the bus for disciplinary reasons. n Varicella Vaccine: Students entering kindergarten and seventh Buses will run as close as possible to the published schedule. However, the first grade must have had two doses. Students in grades 1 through several weeks of school are a period of adjustment. Routes will not run early but 6 and 8 through 12 must continue to meet the current require- may occasionally run late until revisions are made. Bus schedules and times will ment, which is one dose of varicella vaccine. be posted at each campus during school registration dates as well as in the local n Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis-Containing Vac- newspaper and on the district and campus web sites. Please note the following: cine (Tdap): Students entering seventh grade must have had one n Each route has designated stops. These are the only stops where students will dose of the Tdap vaccine. Students in seventh grade must have be allowed to board the bus. Please check with the school or call 214.496.8090 had a booster dose of Tdap, but only if it has been five years since for these stops. their last dose of a tetanus-containing vaccine. Students in grades n Students are expected to ride their designated bus to and from school. 8 through 12 must have had a booster dose of Tdap if it has been n Students should be at the bus stop 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time of pick up. 10 years since their last dose of a tetanus-containing vaccine. n Meningococcal Vaccine: Students entering seventh grade must Bus PASS Registration have had one dose. Registration will be August 10 through August 15 at the Coppell ISD Service Center, According to the Texas State Department of Health Services, these 1303 Wrangler Circle, located behind Coppell changes were made in order to update the Texas elementary and secondary Middle School West. If you have any questions school immunization requirements to adhere more closely to recommenda- please call 214.496.8082. STUDENT MUST BE tions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the PRESENT FOR THE PHOTO ID. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Tuesday, August 11, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A complete list of immunization requirements for the 2009-2010 Wednesday, August 12, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. school year is available on the Texas Department of State Health Ser- Thursday, August 13, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. vices web site: www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/docs/school/6-14eng.pdf. Friday, August 14, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Our office will be closed August 19, in order to attend Convocation) Enrollment Requirements Saturday, August 15, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. You must be a legitimate Coppell resident to enroll a student in any CMS West Principal Vern Edin led students in Pay to Ride semester rates will be: Coppell ISD school. A parent or legal guardian must accompany all students a Bus Evacuation Drill. 1st child - $140.00 under the age of 18 to the school and provide the following documents: 2nd child - $110.00 n Proof of residency in Coppell ISD (a signed settlement statement or 3rd child - $85.00 rental/lease agreement showing occupancy date). The settlement state- Cash, check, Master Card or Visa will be accepted. A prorated refund will only ment must be a completed, signed statement and not a preliminary one be issued to students who move out of the Pay to Ride zone or out of the district. for estimation of closing costs. Please contact the Director of Student Services at 214.496.6041 for further information regarding requirements and documentation. Child Nutrition n Immunization records showing the dates immunizations were administered The Coppell ISD Child Nutrition Department provides quality meals to n Student’s social security card students while also balancing nutrition requirements with student preferences n Student's birth certificate and financial obligations. Meals are planned by a registered dietitian in accor- n Identification of parent or legal guardian and/or custody papers dance with the Texas Nutrition Policy & USDA Guidelines. n Withdrawal papers from previously attended school and/or final grade PURCHASE MEALS: report for 2008-09 Online: Visit www.mynutrikids.com. The service is easy to use, convenient, private and secure. There is a $1.75 convenience fee per transaction. Once the account is open, parents may check the fund account at anytime. You can also register to receive low balance email reminders. Don’t forget... Proof of Residency Required Check: Make checks payable to (School Name) Child Nutrition and bring the check to the All secondary students must have an updated portal account and show cafeteria. Include the student’s name, ID number or home room on the check. proof of residency (utility bill, signed lease agreement, or settlement state- Cash: Cash may be brought to the cafeteria for deposit on a student’s account or ment) before receiving a class schedule. Class schedules will be held until proof students may pay with cash on a daily basis. of residency is provided. For more schedule pick-up information, visit your FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS: Free and reduced priced meals are available for campus web site. students who qualify. Students who were on the program in May will remain on the lunch program at the same status for the first 30 days of the following school year. Applications will be sent home the first week of school. Families must submit a new New Tech High @ Coppell, the second high school in application each year. CISD, opened its doors in August 2008 to 270 learners ACCOUNT LIMITS: Parents may specify which foods students may or may not have. A form is available online at www.coppellisd.com/1516107101647047/site/default. in the 9th and 10th grades. The 21st century, project- asp or by contacting your school cafeteria manager. based learning environment will continue to add a MENUS: Lunch menus are available online at www.coppellisd.com. 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Important Dates Grading Periods Key 9 Week (Elementary) ( ) August 17-21...... Professional Staff Dev. H Holiday P Professional W Weather Day August 24 - October 23...... 42 days August 24...... First Day of Classes Staff Development October 26 - January 15...... 45 days September 7...... Holiday Board Meeting Foundation January 19 - March 26...... 44 days Casino Night October 9...... Professional Staff Dev. March 29 - June 2...... 46 days October 12...... Holiday Red Ribbon Week Foundation Semester (Secondary) [ ] Banquet October 26-30...... Red Ribbon Week FALL: August 24 - January 15...... 87 days Turkey Drive Graduation November 20...... Turkey Drive August 24 - October 2...... 29 days Nov. 23-24...... Professional Staff Dev. October 5 - November 13...... 28 days November 25-27...... Holiday November 16 - January 15...... 30 days 2009-2010 December 21 - January 1...... Holiday SPRING: January 19 - June 2...... 90 days January 18...... Professional Staff Dev. January 19 - February 26...... 29 days TAKS/TAKS-M Testing Schedule

March 8-12...... Texas Public Schools Week March 1 - April 16...... 29 days *Dates Subject to Change by TEA April 19 - June 2...... 32 days March 15-19...... Spring Break Test Date TAKS/TAKS-M Report Date April 2...... Weather Day School Hours March 3 (Wed.) Grade 4 Writing May 14-21 May 4...... Ed. Found. Recognition Banquet Grade 7 Writing Elementary K-5...... 7:50 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. Grade 9 Reading May 31...... Holiday Middle School...... 7:40 a.m. - 3:18 p.m. Grade 10 ELA June 2...... Last Day of Classes CHS ...... 8:20 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. Exit Level ELA June 3...... Prof. Staff Dev./Weather Day NTH@C...... 8:40 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. April 6 (Tues.) Grade 5 Math April 27 Grade 8 Math June 6...... Graduation, UNT, 2:00 p.m. School Closings April 7 (Wed.) Grade 5 Reading April 27 Grade 8 Reading In the event school must be cancelled due to April 27 (Tues.) Grades 3-4 Math May 19-26 Good Attendance is Important inclement weather, the decision to close will be Grade 6 Math Parents and students, please remember that at- made between 6:00-6:30 a.m. Please do not call Grade 7 Math tendance is vital each and every day that school is in the district, schools, or the Transportation Dept. Grade 10 Math session. Not only do students miss valuable instruc- All information will be posted on the CISD web April 28 (Wed.) Grade 3 Reading May 19-26 tion time and assignments when they are absent, site (www.coppellisd.com), or you can call the Grade 4 Reading but the rest of the class learning environment can be CISD voice mail system at 214.496.8901 or tune Grade 6 Reading affected if a large number of students are absent. in to one of the following radio or television Grade 7 Reading stations: Exit Level Math Additionally, it costs Coppell ISD $31 per stu- April 29 (Thurs.) Grade 5 Science May 19-26 dent in state funding for every day a student is KDFW-TV Channel 4 The Mix 102.9 FM Grade 8 Science absent. This means that if nearly 1,500 students on KXAS-TV Channel 5 KissFM 106.1 FM Grade 9 Math a single day are absent across grades K-12 district WFAA-TV Channel 8 The Edge 102.1 FM Grade 10 Science wide, Coppell could lose enough state funding to KTVT-TV Channel 11 KZPS 92.5 FM Exit Level Science equal one teacher's salary. Please join Coppell ISD KRLD Radio 1080 AM La Preciosa 97.1 FM April 30 (Fri.) Grade 8 Social Studies May 19-26 in encouraging good attendance during scheduled WBAP Radio 820 AM Grade 10 Social Studies class days. Exit Level Social Studies NOTE: A complete Student Assessment Calendar including re-test dates is posted on the CISD web site at www.coppellisd.com Having poor sleep habits in high school has been linked with lower 8 college GPAs. timely expressive creative talented FFINEINE ARTSARTS CISD Choral Music CISD Band DATE EVENT SITE DATE EVENT SITE Sept. 26 TMEA District Tryouts CHS Aug. 21 Welcome Back Concert CHS Stadium Oct. 6 Fall Choir Concert CHS Oct. 3 Mesquite Marching Contest Mesquite Memorial Stadium Oct. 17 TMEA Region Tryouts Waxahachie HS Oct. 10 BOA Marching Contest UTA Fr./So. Reg. Honor Choir Tryouts Waxahachie HS Oct. 17 UIL Marching Contest Duncanville High School Nov. 14 TMEA Region Concert and Clinic Grand Prairie HS Oct. 24-25 BOA Super Reg. Marching Contest San Antonio Nov. 17 TMEA Pre-Area Tryouts Highland Park HS Oct. 30 Sr. Parent Night/MS Combined Show CHS Stadium Nov. 20-21 Vivace! Dessert Show CHS Auditorium Nov. 5 Reg. Orchestra Tryouts Winds/Perc. Duncanville High School Dec. 4 Carrollton Nativity Marchant Building Nov. 20-21 Region Orchestra Clinic and Concert Nimitz High School Dec. 4-5 Madrigal Feast CHS Commons Dec. 11-12 All Region Band Tryouts CHS Dec. 12 Brava/Bel Canto High Tea TBA Dec. 14 Pre-Area Tryouts Duncanville High School Dec. 15 Winter Concert CHS Jan. 9 Area Tryouts for All State Band Waco Midway Jan. 9 Area Tryouts Waco Midway Jan. 15-16 All Region Band Clinic and Concert CHS Feb. 10-14 TMEA State Convention San Antonio Jan. 30 Percussion Concert CHS Auditorium All-State Choir Concerts San Antonio Feb. 4 Mid-Winter Concert CHS Auditorium Feb. 20 UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest Townview HS Feb. 10-13 All State Band Clinic and Concert San Antonio March 6 Madrigal Festival San Antonio Feb. 27 UIL Region Solo/Ensemble Contest CHS April 6-8 UIL 5A Concert/Sight-Reading Contest Booker T. Washington HS March 30 Pre-UIL Concert CHS Auditorium April 16-18 JV Choir Trip San Antonio April 13-15 UIL HS Concert/Sight-Reading Contest Duncanville High School April 22-23 Vivace! Spring Show CHS Auditorium May 6 Honor Band Concert CHS Auditorium May 14 Brava Show CHS Auditorium May 8 CHS Solo Contest CHS May 18 Spring Concert FUMC-Coppell May 13 Spring Band Concert CHS Auditorium May 29 UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest UT, Austin May 15 Honor Band Performance Majestic Theatre May 22 Percussion Ensemble Concert CHS Auditorium May 28-29 State Solo/Ensemble Contest UT-Austin Wilson Elementary's choir of over 100 2nd - 5th graders performed at various locations throughout the year, including the North Park Shopping Center and Sandy Lake Park.

The CHS band marched in New York City’s 248th St. Patrick’s Day Parade and earned 1st place out of over 150 bands from all over the world.

Interested in Subbing? Beginning this summer, CISD will be holding orienta- tions for substitute teachers who want to work in the district during the 2009-2010 school year. NEW Special Education Substitutes Only Limited Attendance - RSVP Required Monday, July 27, 2009 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Vonita White Administration Building, Board Room NEW Non-Certified Substitutes Only Limited Attendance - RSVP Required Thursday, July 30, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Vonita White Administration Building, Board Room NEW Certified Substitutes Only Limited Attendance - RSVP Required Thursday, July 30, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Vonita White Administration Building, Board Room RETURNING SUBSTITUTE ORIENTATION Substitutes Who Subbed with CISD during the 2008-2009 School Year: Tuesday, August 4, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Coppell Middle School West, Auditorium This year’s 18 retirees have nearly 300 combined years of service. Front (L-R) Dolly Wadlington, Pinkerton; Bonnie Dalton, CMS North; Nancy Beckner, To RSVP for one of the above workshops or for more Food Service; Gloria Perry, CHS; Rosie Frame, Town Center; Mary Mayrath, Lakeside; Back (L-R) Judy Denman, Administration; Linda Anderson, Austin; information about becoming a substitute, please visit Toni Ascher, CHS; Tom Blevins, Print Shop; Cheryl Locklear, Austin; Mark Lukert, Lakeside; Lynette Fortson, Mockingbird; (Not pictured: Barbara Hoag, our the Substitute Teacher web site under Human Re- Austin; Rhonda Richardson, CMS North; Paula Hartsfield, CMS West; Janet Locke, CHS; Sherrye Dotson, Administration). sources at www.coppellisd.com 2009-2010 CISD Substitute Pay Rates: Policy of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability Certified Teachers - $85 per day In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Teacher Substitutes with a Bachelor’s Degree - $80.00 Act of 1973, Coppell ISD does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, Teacher Substitutes without a Bachelor’s Degree - $75.00 or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Contact Juanell Isaac, Director of Elemen- All Para-Professional Substitutes - $70.00 tary Special Education, or Montie Parker, Director of Secondary Special Education, at 214.496.6913 (regardless of degree or certification status) for information about ADA and Section 504. Debra Hart, Director of Student Services, is the Title IX Senate Bill 9 also requires all substitute teachers to be fingerprinted. Coordinator for the district and can be reached at 214.496.6041.

9 disciplined team ATHLETICSATHLETICS accomplished Coppell Cowboys/Cowgirls Wrestling Coppell Cowgirls Volleyball DATE OPPONENT SITE DATE OPPONENT TEAMS SITE TIME Nov. 20-21 Dallas Sunset Invitational TBA Aug. 7 Plano, Poteet (scrimmage) 9, JV, V Home 10:00 Dec. 4 Cowgirl Classic Home Aug. 8 Highland Park, Allen (scrimmage) 9, JV, V Allen 9:00 Dec. 4-5 Tri-State Invitational Lake Highlands Aug. 11 Poteet, Bishop Lynch 9, JV, V Poteet 5:30 Aug. 14 Duncanville Tournament V Away TBA Dec. 11-12 Texas Ladies Classic Frisco Aug. 14 John Paul, Plano Jasper 9, JV John Paul 6:00 Dec. 18 Santa Slam Duals Home Aug. 15 Duncanville Tournament V Away TBA Dec. 19 Santa Slam Invitational Home Aug. 18 Arlington 9, JV, V Home 5:00 Jan. 8-9 Centex Tournament Austin ISD Delco Arena Aug. 21 Allen Tournament V Away TBA Aug. 21 Arlington 9 Home 5:30 Jan. 16 TCA Invitational TBA Aug. 22 Allen Tournament V Away TBA Jan. 22-23 Frisco Centennial Tournament (Girls) TBA Aug. 25 Plano East JV, V Away 5:30 Jan. 23-24 Jesuit Tournament (Boys) TBA Aug. 25 Lake Highlands 9 Away 6:00 Feb. 5 District Tournament South Grand Prairie Aug. 27 J. Eckert Memorial Tournament V Home TBA Aug. 29 J. Eckert Memorial Tournament V Home TBA Feb. 12-13 Region 2 Wrestling Tournament Arlington Martin Sept. 1 Keller 9, JV, V Home 5:30 Feb. 26-27 State Tournament Austin ISD Delco Arena Sept. 4 Arlington Martin 9, JV, V Away 5:30 Sept. 5 Frisco Centennial Tournament JV Away TBA Sept. 8 Lake Highlands 9, JV, V Home 5:30 The Lone Star Cup standings for 2008-09 currently place Sept. 11 Wylie JV, V Away 5:30 Sept. 12 Colleyville Heritage Tournament JV Away TBA Coppell in the 2nd position among 5-A Metroplex high Sept. 15 Mesquite 9, JV, V Home 5:30 schools and 7th place among 5-A high schools across Texas. Sept. 17 Allen Tournament JV Away TBA Sept. 18 McKinney Boyd JV, V Away 5:00 Sept. 19 Allen Tournament JV Away TBA Sept. 19 Colleyville Heritage Tournament 9A Away TBA Sept. 22 Plano West JV, V Home 5:30 Coppell Cowboys Football Sept. 22 Hebron (non-district game) 9 Home 5:30 VARSITY Sept. 25 Southlake Carroll* 9, JV, V Home 5:00 DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME Sept. 26 Arlington Lamar Tournament 9A, 9B Away TBA Aug. 21 Duncanville (scrimmage) Away 7:00 Sept. 29 Hebron* 9, JV, V Away 6:00 Aug. 28 South Garland Home 7:30 Oct. 2 Marcus* 9, JV, V Home 6:00 Sept. 4 Jesuit Away 7:30 Oct. 3 Arlington Tournament 9A, 9B Away TBA Sept. 11 Highland Park Home 7:30 Oct. 6 Lewisville* (Dig for the Cure) 9, JV, V Home 6:00 Oct. 9 Flower Mound* 9, JV, V Away 6:00 Sept. 18 Weatherford Away 7:30 Oct. 13 Southlake Carroll* 9, JV, V Away 6:00 Sept. 25 Mansfield Summit (Homecoming) Home 7:30 Oct. 16 Hebron* 9, JV, V Home 6:00 Oct. 9 Southlake Carroll Away 7:30 Oct. 20 Marcus* 9, JV, V Away 6:00 Oct. 16 Hebron Home 7:30 Oct. 23 Lewisville* 9, JV,V Away 6:00 Oct. 27 Flower Mound* 9, JV, V Home 6:00 Oct. 23 Marcus Away 7:30 Oct. 30 Lewisville (Sr. Parent Night) Home 7:30 * District Matches Nov. 6 Flower Mound Away 7:30

JUNIOR VARSITY (Black/Red) Aug. 21 Duncanville (scrimmage) Away 5:30/5:30 Aug. 27 South Garland Away Open/7:00 Sept. 3 Jesuit Home 5:30/7:00 Sept. 10 Highland Park Away 5:30/7:00 Sept. 17 Weatherford Home 5:30/7:00 Sept. 24 Mansfield Summit Away 5:30/7:00 Sept. 30 Wylie East Home 7:00/Open Oct. 8 Southlake Carroll Home 5:30/7:00 Oct. 15 Hebron Away 5:30/7:00 Oct. 22 Marcus Home 5:30/7:00 Oct. 29 Lewisville Away 5:30/7:00 The Cowboys will start the 2009 season at home on August 28th, led by new Come support the Cowgirls at this year’s Nov. 5 Flower Mound Home 5:30/7:00 Head Football Coach Joe McBride. Dig for the Cure match against Lewisville on October 6th. 9th GRADE (White/Silver/Platinum) Aug. 21 Duncanville (scrimmage) Away 5:30/5:30 CHS Football Season Tickets Aug. 26 Flower Mound Home 6:00 You may renew your football season tickets by mail or in person at the Aug. 27 So. Garland/Frisco Heritage Home 7:00/5:30 Coppell High School Fieldhouse from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Sept. 2 Allen Away TBA Thursday. To retain your reserved seats, tickets must be renewed by Thursday, Sept. 3 Jesuit Away 7:00/5:30 July 30th. You may upgrade your seats Monday, August 3rd at 8:00 a.m. on a Sept. 10 Highland Park/Allen Home 7:00/5:30/4:00 first come, first serve basis. Unclaimed tickets will go on sale to the public on Sept. 16 Flower Mound Away 6:00 Monday, August 10th. Because of the demand for reserved seats, it would be Sept. 17 Weatherford Away 7:00/5:30 helpful if you inform the athletic department if you do not plan on renewing your Sept. 24 Mansfield Summit/Hebron Home/Away 7:00/5:30/4:00 tickets. If you have any questions, please call Terri Bennett at 214.496.7058. Oct. 8 Southlake Carroll Away 7:00/5:30/4:00 If you would like to renew tickets by mail, please send a self-addressed Oct. 15 Hebron Home 7:00/5:30/4:00 stamped envelope along with your check payable to “Coppell ISD”. Payment Oct. 22 Marcus/TBA Away 7:00/5:30/TBA must be received prior to the deadline date. Mail to: Football Season Tickets, CHS Oct. 29 Lewisville Home 7:00/5:30/4:00 Fieldhouse-Athletic Department, 185 W. Parkway Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019. Nov. 5 Flower Mound Away 7:00/5:30/4:00 TICKET PRICES: $60.00 for sections N, O and P (red chair backs) $50.00 for section Q (bleacher seats) 10 team challenging dedicated ATHLETICSATHLETICS

Coppell Cowgirls Volleyball Coppell Cowboys Basketball Coppell Cowgirls Basketball DATE OPPONENT TEAMS SITE TIME DATE OPPONENT SITE TEAM TIME DATE OPPONENT SITE TEAM TIME Aug. 7 Plano, Poteet (scrimmage) 9, JV, V Home 10:00 Nov. 7 Keller Cent., Creekview (scrim.) Home JV, V 10:00 Nov. 4 Duncanville (scrimmage) Away 9, JV, V 4:00 Aug. 8 Highland Park, Allen (scrimmage) 9, JV, V Allen 9:00 Nov. 14 LD Bell (scrimmage) Home JV,V 10:00 Nov. 8 Creekview (scrimmage) Away JV, V 10:00 Aug. 11 Poteet, Bishop Lynch 9, JV, V Poteet 5:30 Nov. 17 Plano East Home JV, V 6:00/7:30 Nov. 8 Newman Smith (scrimmage) Away 9B,9A 9:00 Aug. 14 Duncanville Tournament V Away TBA Nov. 19 Timber Creek Away 9B, 9A 4:30/6:00 Nov. 10 Sachse Away 9A, JV, V 4:30/6:00/7:30 Aug. 14 John Paul, Plano Jasper 9, JV John Paul 6:00 Nov. 20 Irving MacArthur Away JV, V 6:00/7:30 Nov. 13 Little Elm Home V 6:30 Aug. 15 Duncanville Tournament V Away TBA Nov. 21 Jesuit Away 9B, 9A 9:00/10:30 Nov. 14-15 Duncanville Tournament Away 9, JV TBA Aug. 18 Arlington 9, JV, V Home 5:00 Nov. 23 North Hills Away 9B 1:00 Nov. 17 Allen Away JV, V 6:00/7:30 Aug. 21 Allen Tournament V Away TBA Nov. 24 Frisco Liberty Home 9A, JV, V 4:30/6:00/7:30 Aug. 21 Arlington 9 Home 5:30 Nov. 19-21 Allen Tournament Away V TBA Aug. 22 Allen Tournament V Away TBA Nov. 26-28 Lovejoy Tournament Away JV, V TBA Nov. 20 Hebron Away JV, V 10:00 Aug. 25 Plano East JV, V Away 5:30 Nov. 30 Irving Away 9B, 9A 6:00/7:30 Nov. 8 Newman Smith (scrimmage) Away 9B,9A 6:00/7:30 Aug. 25 Lake Highlands 9 Away 6:00 Dec. 1 Allen Away JV, V 6:00/7:30 Nov. 23 McKinney Away 9A, JV 12:00/1:30 Aug. 27 J. Eckert Memorial Tournament V Home TBA Dec. 3-5 Arlington Lamar Tournament Away JV TBA Dec. 1 N. Mesquite Home 9A, JV, V 6:00/7:30 Aug. 29 J. Eckert Memorial Tournament V Home TBA Central (Keller) Tournament Away 9B, 9A TBA Dec. 3-5 Winnsboro Tournament Away V TBA Sept. 1 Keller 9, JV, V Home 5:30 Dec. 7 Irving Macarthur Away 9B, 9A 6:00/7:30 Dec. 3-5 Denton Guyer Tournament Away 9A, JV TBA Sept. 4 Arlington Martin 9, JV, V Away 5:30 Dec. 8 Duncanville Home JV, V 6:00/7:30 Dec. 7 Flower Mound Home JV, V 10:00 Sept. 5 Frisco Centennial Tournament JV Away TBA Dec. 10-12 Cedar Hill Tournament Away V TBA Nov. 8 Newman Smith (scrimmage) Away 9B,9A 6:00/7:30 Sept. 8 Lake Highlands 9, JV, V Home 5:30 Dec. 8 Grapevine Away JV, V 6:00/7:30 Sept. 11 Wylie JV, V Away 5:30 Grapevine Tournament Away JV TBA Dec. 11 Plano Home JV, V 6:00/7:30 Sept. 12 Colleyville Heritage Tournament JV Away TBA Keller Tournament Away 9B, 9A TBA Sept. 15 Mesquite 9, JV, V Home 5:30 Dec. 14 Irving Macarthur Home 9B, 9A 6:00/7:30 Dec. 12 Keller Away 9B, 9A 10:00/11:30 Sept. 17 Allen Tournament JV Away TBA Dec. 15 South Grand Prairie Away JV, V 6:00/7:30 Dec. 15 Newman Smith Home JV, V 6:00/7:30 Sept. 18 McKinney Boyd JV, V Away 5:00 Dec. 21 Denton Ryan Home 9A, JV, V 1:00/2:30/4:00 Dec. 15 Newman Smith Home 9B, 9A 6:00/7:30 Sept. 19 Allen Tournament JV Away TBA Dec. 28-30 Whataburger Tournament Away V TBA Dec. 18 Hebron Away 9B, 9A 6:00/7:30 Sept. 19 Colleyville Heritage Tournament 9A Away TBA Arlington Bowie Tournament Away JV, 9A TBA Dec. 21 Arlington Bowie Away JV, V 1:30/3:00 Sept. 22 Plano West JV, V Home 5:30 Colleyville Heritage Tourn. Away 9B TBA Dec. 29-31 Duncanville Tournament Away V TBA Sept. 22 Hebron (non-district game) 9 Home 5:30 Jan. 7 Lewisville Away 9B, 9A 6:00/7:30 Jan. 2 Cedar Hill Away 9A, 9B 11:30/1:00 Sept. 25 Southlake Carroll* 9, JV, V Home 5:00 Jan. 8 Lewisville Away JV, V 6:00/7:30 Sept. 26 Arlington Lamar Tournament 9A, 9B Away TBA Cedar Hill Away JV, V 1:00/2:30 Jan. 9 Flower Mound Home 9B, 9A 9:00/10:30 Sept. 29 Hebron* 9, JV, V Away 6:00 Jan. 5 Tyler Lee Home JV, V 5:00/6:30 Jan. 11 Flower Mound Home JV, V 6:00/7:30 Oct. 2 Marcus* 9, JV, V Home 6:00 Jan. 6 Tyler Lee Home 9B, 9A 5:00/6:30 Jan. 15 Southlake Away V, JV 6:00/7:30 Oct. 3 Arlington Tournament 9A, 9B Away TBA Jan. 8 Desoto Away 9A, 9B, JV, V 4:30/4:30/6:00/7:30 Jan. 16 Southlake Away 9A 9:00 Oct. 6 Lewisville* (Dig for the Cure) 9, JV, V Home 6:00 Jan. 11 Jesuit Home 9A, 9B, JV, V 4:30/6:00/6:00/7:30 Oct. 9 Flower Mound* 9, JV, V Away 6:00 Jan. 19 Hebron Home V, JV 6:00/7:30 Jan. 15 Southlake* Away JV, V 6:00/7:30 Oct. 13 Southlake Carroll* 9, JV, V Away 6:00 Jan. 21 Hebron Home 9B, 9A 6:00/7:30 Jan. 16 Southlake Home 9B, 9A 9:00/10:30 Oct. 16 Hebron* 9, JV, V Home 6:00 Jan. 22 Marcus Away V, JV 6:00/7:30 Jan. 19 Hebron* Home JV, V 6:00/7:30 Oct. 20 Marcus* 9, JV, V Away 6:00 Jan. 23 Marcus Away 9B, 9A 9:00/10:30 Oct. 23 Lewisville* 9, JV,V Away 6:00 Jan. 21 Hebron Away 9B, 9A 3:30/5:00 Jan. 26 Lewisville Home V, JV 6:00/7:30 Oct. 27 Flower Mound* 9, JV, V Home 6:00 Jan. 22 Marcus* Away JV, V 6:00/7:30 Jan. 28 Lewisville Home 9B, 9A 6:00/7:30 * District Matches Jan. 23 Marcus Home 9B, 9A 9:00/10:30 Jan. 30 Flower Mound Away V, JV 6:00/7:30 Jan. 26 Lewisville* Home JV, V 6:00/7:30 Jan. 31 Flower Mound Away 9B, 9A 9:00/10:30 Jan. 28 Lewisville Away 9B, 9A 6:00/7:30 Feb. 2 Southlake Home V, JV 6:00/7:30 Jan. 29 Flower Mound* Away JV, V 6:00/7:30 Feb. 4 Southlake Home 9A 6:00 Jan. 30 Flower Mound Home 9B, 9A 9:00/10:30 Feb. 5 Hebron Away V, JV 6:00/7:30 Feb. 2 Southlake* Home JV, V 6:00/7:30 Feb. 6 Hebron Away 9B, 9A 9:00/10:30 Feb. 4 Southlake Away 9B, 9A 6:00/7:30 Feb. 8 Marcus Home 9B, 9A 6:00/7:30 Feb. 5 Hebron* Away JV,V 6:00/7:30 Feb. 9 Marcus Home JV, V 6:00/7:30 Feb. 6 Hebron Home 9B, 9A 9:00/10:30 Feb. 9 Marcus* Home JV,V 6:00/7:30 Coppell Varsity Team Tennis Feb. 11 Marcus Away 9B, 9A 6:00/7:30 DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME Feb. 12 Lewisville* Away JV,V 6:00/7:30 Aug. 18 Southlake Tournament Home All Day Feb. 13 Lewisville Home 9B, 9A 9:00/10:30 Aug. 19 Southlake Tournament Away All Day Feb. 15 Flower Mound Away 9B, 9A 6:00/7:30 Aug. 21 Plano West Tournament Home All Day Feb. 16 Flower Mound* Home JV,V 6:00/7:30 Aug. 22 Plano West Tournament Away All Day Sept. 8 Southlake Carroll Away 3:45 Sept. 10 Southlake Carroll (JV) Away 3:45 Sept. 15 Hebron Home 3:45 Sept. 17 Hebron (JV) Away 3:45 Sept. 19 Highland Park/West/SLC Doubles Home 3:50 Sept. 22 Marcus Away 3:45 Sept. 24 Marcus (JV) Home 3:45 Sept. 29 Lewisville Home 3:45 Oct. 1 Lewisville (JV) Away 3:45 Oct. 6 Flower Mound Away 3:45 Oct. 8 Flower Mound (JV) Home 3:45 Oct. 13, 16, 17 District Playoffs TBA All Day Oct. 19 JV District Tournament Home All Day Oct. 21 Coppell JV Tournament Home All Day Oct. 27 Colleyville Tournament (JV) Away All Day Oct. 29-30 Regionals Abilene All Day Nov. 6-7 State Tournament Austin All Day CHS varsity tennis players at the Regional Meet in Lubbock this spring. Nov. 18 Coppell JV Tournament Home All Day

11 Coppell ISD Welcomes New Leadership Coppell Independent CISD is a community of visionary leaders and life long learners. New elementary principals were School District recently announced for Lakeside and Austin Elementary: 200 S. Denton Tap Road Coppell, TX 75019 214.496.6000 www.coppellisd.com

Schools in the Coppell Independent School District are accredited by the Texas Education Agency. CISD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, race, creed, age, sex, or disability.

Additional new team members and some veteran staff will be using their skills in new Gema Hall, Lakeside Elementary Principal Laurie O’Neill, Austin Elementary Principal positions: Formerly the Assistant Principal at Town Laurie O’Neill graduated from Texas State Uni- Leanne Dorhout Center Elementary, Gema graduated from the versity, San Marcos, Texas in 1988 with a Bachelor CHS Associate Principal University of Kentucky in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education with of Arts Degree in Elementary Education. Her an Emphasis in Special Education. She went on to Michelle King 15 year educational career began in the Fulton earn her Masters Degree in Education – Educational Director of Staff Development County Schools system teaching pre-kindergarten, Administration in 2000 from Lubbock Christian followed by positions teaching kindergarten and University, Lubbock, Texas. Kay Neuse 4th grade in the Atlanta Public Schools system. Her 21 years in education began in Austin where Director of K-12 Mathematics During this same time, Gema worked to complete she taught 4th and 5th grade for nine years, then her graduate studies earning her Masters Degree spent four years in Lubbock teaching elementary in Educational Administration from Georgia State Gifted/Talented before serving in her first admin- Gina Peddy University in 1999. istrative role as an elementary Assistant Principal CHS Dean of Instruction Gema served as a Principal’s Intern in Cobb Coun- from 2002-2004 in Georgetown, Texas. Since 2005, ty Schools in 2003 and as an Assistant Principal from Laurie has been the campus principal at North Joy Smartt 2004-2009. Gema chose the field of education because Pointe Elementary in Clear Creek ISD in Houston. Director of Elementary Curriculum she feels that being able to positively impact children She believes, “Being a principal is an incredible pro- will serve to create a similar impact on their surround- fession: challenging; vigorous; dynamic; full of life; Teresa Tate ings. She, her husband Brian, and daughter Madeline rewarding. Teachers lay the foundation but, most Director of Social Studies and English as relocated to the Metroplex in 2007 when Gema was importantly, the students come into the building a Second Language/Bilingual Education hired as the Assistant Principal for Town Center. and fill it with life and meaning.” available DIRECTORDIRECTORYY responsive informative

Denton Creek Elementary 214.496.8100 Campus 250 Natches Trace, Coppell, TX 75019 District Offices Coppell High School 214.496.6100 Bryan McLain, Principal Vonita White Administration Bldg. 214.496.6000 185 West Parkway Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019 FAX: 214.496.8106 200 S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, TX 75019 Brad Hunt, Principal FAX: 214.496.6036 Lakeside Elementary 214.496.7600 FAX: 214.496.6166 Bilingual/ESL 214.496.6918 Athletics 214.496.7050 1100 Village Parkway, Coppell, TX 75019 Gema Hall, Principal Communications/PR 214.496.6056 New Tech High @ Coppell 214.496.5900 FAX: 214.496.7606 Curriculum 214.496.7044 113 Samuel Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019 Education Foundation 214.496.6054 Mockingbird Elementary 214.496.8200 Tabitha Branum, Director Gifted and Talented 214.496.7006 FAX: 214.496.5906 300 Mockingbird Lane, Coppell, TX 75019 Pam Mitchell, Principal Human Resources 214.496.6039 Coppell Middle School-East 214.496.6600 FAX: 214.496.8206 Staff Development 214.496.7002 400 Mockingbird Lane, Coppell, TX 75019 Student Services 214.496.6041 Laura Springer, Principal Pinkerton Elementary 214.496.6800 Substitute Coordination 214.496.6052 FAX: 214.496.6603 260 Southwestern Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019 Superintendent 214.496.8002 Kristi Mikkelsen, Principal Coppell Middle School-North . 214.496.7100 FAX: 214.496.6806 120 Natches Trace, Coppell, TX 75019 Brock Center Lynn Ojeda, Principal Town Center Elementary 214.496.7800 268 Southwestern Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019 FAX: 214.496.7103 185 N. Heartz Road, Coppell, TX 75019 Intervention Svcs. (Spec. Ed.) 214.496.6955 Penny Tramel, Principal Coppell Middle School-West 214.496.8600 FAX: 214.496.7806 Support Services 1301 Wrangler Drive, Coppell, TX 75019 1303 Wrangler Circle, Coppell, TX 75019 Valley Ranch Elementary 214.496.8500 Vern Edin, Principal Accounts Payable 214.496.6016 9800 Rodeo Drive, Irving, TX 75063 FAX: 214.496.8606 Business Office 214.496.6006 Cynthia Kirven Arterbery, Principal Child Nutrition 214.496.8050 Austin Elementary 214.496.7300 FAX: 214.496.8506 161 South Moore Road, Coppell, TX 75019 Custodial Services 214.496.8035 Laurie O’Neill, Principal Wilson Elementary 214.496.7500 Facility Use 214.496.8082 FAX: 214.496.7306 200 S. Coppell Road, Coppell, TX 75019 Maintenance and Grounds 214.496.8040 Deana Harrell, Principal Portal Help 214.496.6999 Cottonwood Creek Elementary 214.496.8300 FAX: 214.496.7506 Print Shop 214.496.8088 615 Minyard Drive, Coppell, TX 75019 Purchasing/Risk Management 214.496.6026 Dr. Andra Penny, Principal Education Annex (AEP/DAEP) 214.496.8032 Technology 214.496.6900 FAX: 214.496.8306 1201 Wrangler, Coppell, TX 75019 Transportation 214.496.8084 Ron-Marie Johnson, Principal Indicates National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence FAX: 214.496.8027 Inclement Weather Information 214.496.8901 12