dynamic visionary • SUMMER The NewsletterX of Pthe CoppellRESS Independent School District 2012 e excellence Education Transformation Continues (see pp. 4-5) Photo by Rowan Khazendar Photo by Rowan

Coppell High School Class of 2012 Salutatorian Martin Kalev (left) and Valedictorian Haley Beck (right)

Abigail Femi-Ogunyemi and Clayton Dalrymple Coppell High school are honored as Miss and Mr. CHS.

New Tech High @ Coppell Class of 2012 Salutatorian Vystnavi Karri (left) and Valedictorian Rachel Sandle (right)

Interactive e•xpress Vangie Garcia (center) and Ryan Whittle Online at are recipients of the New Tech High @ new tenewch tehigchh h @ig choppell @ coppell Coppell Pinnacle Award. www.coppellisd.com Inside e•xpress... Superintendent District Strategic collaborativePartners Back to School schedules Speaks Highlights Planning Community Partners Bus Registration Fine Arts & Athletics Meet your new Board Members Top Ten CHS and NTH@C Virtual Desktops PTO Presidents Child Nutrition 2012-2013 Calendar Grads NTRC- Not Just Another Blended/Virtual Learning Education Foundation Portal Update District Directory Acronymn Great Expectations supportive 1 MISSION The mission of the Coppell Superintendent Speaks... Independent School District, as a committed and proven leader This has been an outstanding year for Coppell in educational excellence, is to ISD! There were numerous success stories ensure our learners achieve personal success, develop strong throughout the district, many on the state moral character, and become and national front (see p. 3) and our staff has dynamic leaders and global continued its steady progress toward the citizens with a zeal for service completion of CISD’s 2009 Strategic Plan. We by engaging each individual through innovative learning began the re-design of our district website, experiences led by a visionary expanded our character education program staff and progressive community. (with an emphasis on the topic of bullying), implemented a blended and virtual learning CISD Board Meetings pilot, and introduced the “Bring Your Own Learners at NTH@C share their project update with Dr. Turner. July 23 Aug. 27 Sept. 24 Device” opportunity for students. All of these We will continue to work closely with our Oct. 22 Nov. 26 Dec. 17 efforts have been accomplished as we worked legislators, in preparation for the upcoming Jan. 14 Feb. 25 Mar. 25 diligently to implement the state’s new STAAR session, to reexamine the accountability April 22 May 20 June 24 accountability system. system and develop one that truly measures Citizens of Coppell ISD are welcome to attend Coppell ISD remains committed to Board of Trustees meetings. Regular meetings student learning against rigorous standards are held at 6:30 p.m. at the Vonita White Ad- transforming traditional instruction. If we are to and prepares them for their global futures. It ministration Building, 200 S. Denton Tap Road. take advantage of the opportunity that follows may not be next year or the following year, but Citizens interested in speaking at the meetings the ongoing debate about standardized, high- we believe we can change the state’s views on should contact the superintendent's office at stakes testing, we must be ready to demonstrate standardized testing through collaboration. 214.496.8002. An open forum item is placed on that we have moved away from the recitation CISD has an amazing opportunity to each regular meeting's agenda so that citizens and memorization of content and embrace a make a difference in educational outcomes in may address trustees at that time; however, the new pedagogy that engages students in relevant Open Meetings Act prohibits board action on such our community as well as across the state and items at that night's meeting. learning activities. Our belief is that students nation. Our transformational work with the can do so much more and want to be allowed North Texas Regional Consortium (NTRC–see Board of trustees to synthesize content and create examples of red box on left), along with Senate Bill 1557 and Anthony Hill (Place 3)...... President mastery using the tools that are part of their our funding lawsuit against the state, have David Apple (Place 2)...... Vice-President everyday lives. The CISD’s curriculum team, Susie Kemp (Place 1)...... Secretary created the “perfect storm” to craft meaningful Club 21 members, and SuperTeachers are leading change in the foreseeable future. I truly believe Thom Hulme (Place 4)...... Member the way in the district’s transformation. Our Amy Dungan (Place 5)...... Member we are poised and ready to meet the challenge. intructional leaders are already preparing to This is a very exciting time to be in public education Judy Barbo (Place 6)...... Member utilize the extra time they will gain when they Tracy Fisher (Place 7)...... Member and the best time to be in Coppell ISD! are no longer spending so much time preparing Send email to board members from the Trustee page on the CISD website or mail letters to the Vonita for standardized tests. White Administration Building, 200 S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Texas 75019. Phone messages may be left for board members at 214.496.8002. administrative Leadership New Board of Trustees Members Dr. Jeff Turner, Superintendent of Schools Judy Barbo officially became a 2012 CHS graduate and a current sophomore Dr. Marilyn Denison, Assistant Superintendent a member of the Coppell School there. Judy has a family history of being involved for Curriculum and Instruction Board on May 21 when she was with the school board. Her grandfather served Brad Hunt, Assistant Superintendent for sworn-in at a board of trustees on a school board for 12 years and her father Administration meeting. Having grown up on a served eight. In addition to her School Board Sid Grant, Assistant Superintendent for ranch in the Panhandle of Texas, responsibilities, Judy has had over 13 years Business and Support Services Judy was always a hard worker. of volunteer work in various organizations Kelly Penny, Chief Financial Officer During the summers she helped throughout the district. Judy Barbo - Place 6 her family with many of the tasks It was Judy’s high school history teacher, Ms. NTRC – The North Texas Regional around the farm including moving cattle and Self, who inspired Judy to work in education. “She Consortium includes the districts of mowing cotton. She graduated from Texas Tech always made the subjects interesting by weaving Allen, Coppell, Highland Park, Frisco, University earning a BBA in Accounting. everything together and making real-world Lewisville, McKinney, Northwest, Judy and her husband have two children, connections,” said Judy. Plano, and Richardson. Its focus is on research-based enhancements in Tracy Fisher brings a wealth University of Nebraska. their respective districts including of experience in a variety of Tracy enjoyed a successful 14-year business innovative teaching practices, educational settings to her new role career which included diverse positions in technology integration, and increased as a Coppell ISD Trustee. Having management development, marketing, and student engagement using problem- attended three junior high and four operations management. She met and married solving, collaboration, creativity, and high schools in the United States her husband, Andy, during her first job (at Frito higher-thinking skills. These districts and parts of Europe, she remembers Lay). In 1996, Tracy set aside her professional having been encouraged to think are implementing new procedures Tracy Fisher - Place 7 interests to care for her two sons (Aaron and Sam) and professional development that “out-of-the-box” (by a specific and quickly became involved volunteering in the support organizational transformation social studies teacher) when the phrase was still in Coppell community. She has an extensive resume of the education system. They are its infancy. Tracy also learned that all experiences of volunteerism which includes time spent with are learning opportunities and not all of them come also exploring relevant accountability CISD city government, and her church. Tracy from inside the classroom. She came back to the U.S. lists her occupation as, “Education Advocate” and methods that will provide a more to earn her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business accurate measure of a student’s believes her unique perspective will add value to Administration (emphasis in economics) from the her service on the School Board. knowledge2 and 21st century skills. involved readydistrictdistrict hhiighlghliighghtsts n Five CISD campuses made the 2011 Social Studies, and the Texas Success Sam Rice, CHS 2012 National Center for Educational Initiative Higher Education Readiness graduate, won Achievement (NCEA) Higher Performing Components in English/LA and Math. the UIL Texas State Wrestling Individual Schools List: CHS, CMS-East, CMS-North, n Valley Ranch Elementary made the Texas Championship in the CMS-West, and Valley Ranch Elementary. Business and Education Coalition’s NCEA measures academic growth of 285 pound division. 2011 Honor Roll for the second year in Rice dominated students and absolute achievement a row. The award is given for sustained, based on the Commended TAKS criteria. his competition and academic excellence over a 3 year finished the season According to NCEA, these campuses period and is the most prestigious undefeated with a 41-0 have shown more than expected growth award of its kind in Texas. record. for the past three consecutive years. n The National Merit Scholarship Corporation honors students with and $836,600 for graduates from New high performance on the PSAT. This Tech High @ Coppell. year, 46 CISD students were named n Coppell ISD is a recipient of the Texas Commended Scholars, and nine were Comptroller’s 2011 Texas Honors Circle recognized as Scholars in the National Award, which recognizes schools and Hispanic Recognition Program. Fifteen districts that are achieving academic students were selected as semifinalists, success through cost-effective operations. and 14 went on to become finalists (13 n Coppell ISD earned a perfect 5 out from CHS and 1 from NTH@C). Out of of 5 stars on the Financial Allocation these honored groups, six CHS students Study for Texas (FAST). Only 46 out of were awarded scholarships. 1,237 public school districts and charter n Scholarship awards for the CHS graduating Mockingbird Elementary Principal Pam Mitchell was honored as schools statewide achieved this award. the National Distinguished Principal. Class of 2012 totaled over $28,613,500 n Mockingbird Elementary won a trifecta of national awards this year: — National School of Character by CHS Class of 2012 NTH@C Class of 2012 Character Education Partnership (CEP) Top Ten Seniors Top Ten Seniors — Principal Pam Mitchell won the National Distinguished Principal by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) — The Honor Council Excellence Award by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) n Coppell High School was awarded a Gold Medal by U. S. News and World Report (Best High Schools). 1. Haley Beck, GPA 5.7878 1. Rachel Sandle, GPA 5.5286 n New Tech High @ Coppell was selected Princeton University, Molecular Biology University of Texas at Austin, undecided as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2. Martin Kalev, GPA 5.6840 2. Vystnavi Karri, GPA 5.4981 second year in a row. Only 52 schools Stanford University, Computer Science/Economics University of Texas at Austin, Business Honors nationwide received this honor. This 3. Vern Zhang, GPA 5.6769 Program/Pre-Med/Art designation is reserved for schools that Washington University of St. Louis, 3. Spurthi Tarugu, GPA 5.4864 have become centers of educational Engineering University of Texas at Austin, Economics/Pre- excellence and leadership. They have 4. Helena You, GPA 5.6612 Med/Liberal Arts Honors/Philosophy Duke University, Neuroscience or Chemistry 4. Kaleigh Ervin, GPA 5.4733 consistently demonstrated “Best Practice” 5. Jimmy Kwon, GPA 5.6565 University of Texas at Austin, undecided qualities of a 21st century learning Wharton School of Univ. of Pennsylvania, Finance 5. Kavinmozhi Caldwell, GPA 5.4691 environment utilizing Apple technology. & E-Commerce Mgmt/Computer Science University of Michigan, Biomedical Engineering n Coppell ISD received 11 of 13 Gold 6. Matt Baucum, GPA 5.63 6. Audrey Harvey, GPA 5.4511 Performance Acknowledgements (GPAs) Pepperdine University, Psychology Southern Methodist University, Business in 2011. The district was awarded 7. Anand Dharia, GPA 5.6083 7. Brianna Williams, GPA 5.4455 GPAs in the following areas: Advanced University of California at Berkeley, Bioengineering Baylor University, Medical Humanities Courses, AP/IB Programs, Attendance 8. Goutham Kandru, GPA 5.5887 8. Rishita Jessu, GPA 5.4231 Rate, College-Ready Graduates, Dartmouth College, Biology/International Rel. University of Texas Dallas, Biology Recommended High School Program 9. Jonathon Zuniga, GPA 5.5673 9. Dylan Schnurman, GPA 5.4146 (RHSP)/Distinguished Achievement Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Texas at Austin, Communications Program (DAP), SAT/ACT Performance, Chemical Engineering 10. Janvi Agrawal, GPA 5.3980 10. Julie Tan, GPA 5.5667 Commended in Reading/LA, Writing, and University of Texas at Austin, Astronomy/Plan UC Berkeley, Biochemistry/Child Psychology II Honors 3 strstraateteggicic pplalanninnningg virtual CISD to Use Cloud Computing Blended & Virtual Learning for the Future The term “blended learning” applies to an instructional model that incorporates or “blends” traditional learning in the classroom with that of virtual or online learning (anytime/ anywhere). It is an important and timely topic to address in Coppell ISD because of its increased use at leading colleges and universities across the country and around the world. This curriculum initiative, as a part of the 2009 strategic plan, is being piloted in 2012 at Coppell High School. A similar model will be developed in the near future for use in the lower grades. The following is a brief chronology of the work being done so far: n 2010-11 school year, 6-12 teachers formed a committee to study and define blended and virtual learning n this group looked at different ways to introduce blended learning in the district n the team developed a common language, vision statement, and designed unit lessons for use in fall 2011 n student feedback (pre and post implementation) addressing strengths, rigor, and achievement was gathered by the committee – students concluded that they wanted to participate in a pilot – teachers, when given the appropriate amount of time and support, agreed that the outcome far exceeded potential This coming fall, Coppell ISD will expand the Bring Your implementation challenges Own Device (BYOD) program – a Strategic Plan technology A pilot course in Government was designed for 67 senior initiative designed to 1) be more accommodating for students, students in which they “traveled” two-three days per week 2) create greater efficiencies in the way the district replaces its to attend a traditional class at Coppell High School before technology–time normally spent reimaging machines will now reporting to a virtual learning lab (designed by CHS interior be redirected to other district initiatives, 3) extend the life of the design students) on the remaining days. According to Mrs. equipment, and 4) save the district money ($1000 per desktop). Tabitha Branum, Executive Director of Leading and Learning, In fact, with three thousand desktops in the district and over “Our curriculum goal with this initiative was to offer students a seven thousand total devices (including netbooks and laptops), rich, meaningful, and engaging virtual learning experience that it is projected that virtual desktops could save CISD upwards of will better prepare them for the transition into a post-secondary $1 million over the course of the implementation period. learning environment. The teachers have all been trained, and Commonly referred to as “cloud” computing, virtual I met regularly with the 67 students to address pre-survey desktops will continue to offer the same safe and secure expectations and concerns. Our plan also included a post-pilot computing currently offered in the district. According to Chad survey at the completion of the course.” Branum, Executive Director of Technology, “Since the solution In 2012-13, the goal is to include four courses in a blended is not hosted by a Third Party and still sits in CISD, behind learning environment: Multi-media, Spanish III, Advanced our firewall, the same security and protection measures that Placement (AP) U.S. History, and AP Human Geography. Four currently exist for Internet services like webmail and student core teachers will be on the committee, and Economics and U.S. ‘H’ drives will remain in place.” Government are set to be offered only in AP, Dual Credit, and Virtual desktops will be initially deployed in the elementary Virtual Learning courses as CISD addresses student populations, classrooms, labs, libraries, and BYOD program. Even though efficiencies, and transitional versus full courses. this initiative is currently slated as a five-year plan, the program could be fully implemented in as few as three years. The goal of the Technology Department is for all users to have the same desktop experience that they have today (at a reduced cost ) while providing more flexibility to meet the growing demands of mobility. The only cost incurred for this initiative will be for the purchase of additional hardware to meet the demand of a virtual desktop infrastructure. Several other districts have already experienced success with virtual desktops and have offered their expertise as CISD makes the transition. This fall, the Coppell ISD Technology Department plans to host campus “coffee talk” demonstrations to explain this new initiative to staff and parents, and video presentations will also be available. 4 interactivestrstraateteggicic pplalanninnningg

Great Expectations for Character-Building Following a year of research and training, Coppell ISD is set to launch Great Expectations® (GE) as a district-wide initiative for all interested campuses. During the last week in June, Coppell ISD hosted GE training for the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Two hundred twenty-seven teachers and administrators from 14 districts and private schools participated in the four day training held at Coppell High School. Great Expectations® is a professional development program that provides teachers and administrators with the skills needed to create harmony and excitement within the school atmosphere– elements that are basic for inspiring students to pursue academic excellence. The program will compliment others currently in place at the schools to build character and collaboration. Nine of 15 CISD campuses are set to participate in 2012 including Austin, Cottonwood Creek, Mockingbird, Town Center, Wilson, CMS-East, CMS-West, New Tech High @ Coppell, and Victory Place @ Coppell (formerly the Education Annex). The GE model is based on the following six basic principles (tenets): “In promoting 21st century languages and preparing our students for the global marketplace, we entered into a n High Expectations – Teachers must hold high expectations of partnership with the University of Texas at Dallas and the students. When students recognize those expectations, they will Confucius Institute. The number of students taking Asian respond by reaching upward to achieve them. language courses grew exponentially during the first two – Robert Rosenthal and Lenore Jacobson years of the grant. Because of this, the Board has recently n Teacher Attitude and Responsibility – Teachers who have shown their support for the program (beyond the grant positive attitudes possess the influence necessary to shape the period) by designating three faculty positions for Chinese attitudes of students. The teacher’s attitude is one of a facilitator languages across grade levels.” of learning who encourages and believes in students, and who – Dr. Mechelle Bryson, requires excellence in every detail. Director of School Improvement/Social Studies – Haim Ginott, John and Eunice Gilmore n All Children Can Learn – All children can learn no matter what labels are placed upon them, whether it is learning disabled, low socioeconomic status, unstable home life, inner-city, or rural. A Vision of Transformation – William Glasser Nine North Texas school districts (see p. 2 for list) have a vision to move the education system into a forward thinking n Building Self-Esteem – Building self-esteem is the key to helping system that prepares students for their future. students believe they are capable of learning and motivating them This consortium formed as a result of the Visioning Institute, to try. a group of school district superintendents brought together by – Harris Clemes, Reynold Bean, and Aminah Clark the Texas Association of School Administrators and the Texas n Climate of Mutual Respect – Students are empowered to take risks Leadership Center. Through collaboration between districts, necessary for growth when encompassed in a climate of mutual respect the Consortium has embraced the six principles of the Visioning in which mistakes are seen as opportunities to learn and their ideas and Institute: 1) The digital revolution requires organizational efforts are appreciated. The teacher must extend the same respect to transformation of the education system; 2) The digital revolution students that he/she desires to receive from them. and social transformations call for a new digital learning – Rensis Likert environment; 3) The new learning environment demands new n Teacher Knowledge and Skill – The teacher must be knowledgeable learning standards; 4) The new learning standards require new and skillful in learning theory and teaching methods that enable assessments of learning; 5) New learning standards require new students to achieve academic and social success. relevant accountability systems; and 6) Significant authority and responsibility must be returned to local communities -Benjamin Bloom to accomplish these goals. Over 38,000 educators have participated in professional development for GE since its inception in 1991 including educators in 18 states in America, the Virgin Islands, Mexico, and Japan. Through teachers’ use of the GE Classroom Practices, New name and identity for students become self-directed learners, productive citizens, effective communicators, critical thinkers, and cooperative Victory Place @ Coppell contributors in the classroom as well as in society. Visit www. formerly known as greatexpectations.org to view the classroom practices and learn the Education Annex more. 5 recognition pPaartner pride supportive partner pridestudent-centered

Campus Teachers of the Year 2012-2013 PTO were recognized on-field at the “CISD Night at the Ballpark,” Presidents courtesy of the Texas Rangers. CHS ...... Kim Smith NTH@C . . . . Julia Moomau CMS-East . . . . . Lian Loop CMS-North . . Margareta Farrell CMS-West . . . . Lorrie Penton Austin ...... Kristi Scates Cottonwood Creek . . . .Angi Breidenbach Denton Creek . . Roya Tompkins Thank You, Sponsors! Tangerine Salon and Spa Lakeside . . . . . Torii Turman Biggby Coffee Hard Eight BBQ Tappy’s Yogurt Mockingbird . Maureen Pranske Coppell Family YMCA Hilton DFW Lakes The Container Store Pinkerton . . . . . Katie Jobe Dallas Arboretum and Botanical J. Macklin’s The Texas Rangers Town Center . . Hillary Gorman Gardens Josten’s Tom Thumb Dallas Summer Musicals La Madeleine/Lewisville Volkswagen of Lewisville Valley Ranch . . .Tricia Houston Embassy Suites Outdoor World Magnolia Café and Bakery Your Federal Credit Union Wilson . . . . .Nikki Darkoch

Since 2000, the Coppell Education Foundation has made educational investments totaling nearly $800,000 to teachers and classrooms across all of the schools located in the Coppell Independent School District. This year’s fundraising efforts included a successful annual Red & Black Attack drive, as well as the new Run to Fund. Over 550 runners participated in the Fun Run and 5K. The goal was to unite the City of Coppell to: 1) raise awareness of the community health initiatives and 2) drive awareness and support of the Coppell Education Foundation and its unique purpose. The event was held in partnership with Coppell’s Living Well Initiative. The tremendous response helped lay the groundwork for the event to continue next year. In cooperation with the CISD, the Coppell Education Foundation held its annual Academic Recognition Banquet in May. The banquet honored the top 5% of graduating senior students from Coppell High School and New Tech High @ Coppell and a CISD teacher who made the greatest positive impact in his/her academic careers and lives. In addition, campus Teachers of the Year and district- wide Teachers of the Year were honored.

The Coppell Education Foundation is proud to be the leading nonprofit organization in our community, helping to bridge the educational funding gap our schools are challenged by each and every day. This meaningful work is accomplished by generating and distributing resources in the form of grants that are educating, motivating, and innovating.

For more information about the Coppell Education Foundation, visit the website: www.coppellisdef.com or contact our office at 214-496-6054.

6 informative achievementbaBbaacck koriented ttoo scSscchoolhool CISD Bus Registration The CISD Transportation Department offers two types of bus service for the students of Coppell ISD. The Pay to Ride service enables students who live within two miles of their school to ride the bus for a fee. Not all neighborhoods qualify for Pay to Ride service. Call 214.496.8082 to inquire if your address qualifies. Those students who live farther than two miles from their school may ride the regular bus service at no cost. Special Education students who qualify for bus service will not be charged a fee to receive E-Group Subscription and Portal News transportation and DO NOT need a bus pass. ALL other students Don’t forget to update your child’s portal account before who ride a school bus will have to acquire a photo identification school starts on August 27th. To ensure safety and accuracy, card (this includes Pre-K students.) The identification card will be parents need to update their child’s portal account by going to the required and must be displayed to the bus driver when boarding student registration module online to verify all the information the bus. Students will be charged a $5.00 fee to replace lost/stolen (phone numbers, emergency contact, medical, disclosure/picture bus identification cards. information) and make any additions or corrections. To make an All students must have a bus pass by the first day of school, address change or enroll your child on the portal, please contact August 27, 2012. Failure to display the bus pass three times your child’s campus and make an appointment as soon as possible. may result in termination of bus service for the remainder of the school year. No refunds will be given to any student who n Subscribe to e-groups in the Parent Portal in order to receive is removed from the bus for disciplinary reasons. important email communications from the district and your Buses will run as close as possible to the published schedule, child’s campus. Log in to the Parent Portal, click on e-groups however, the first several weeks of school are a period of at the top of the page (a list of CISD campuses and the adjustment. Routes will not run early but may occasionally district will appear), check the box next to the location(s) run late until revisions are made. Bus schedules and times will you wish to subscribe to, and click “submit.” be posted at each campus during school registration dates, in Technical assistance, once registered for the portal, may be the local newspaper, and on the district and campus websites. obtained by contacting the Portal Help Desk at [email protected]. Please note the following: n Each route has designated stops. These are the only stops where students will be allowed to board the bus. Check The 411 on Student Disclosure… with the school or call 214.496.8090 for these stops. Each year, parents are given four options regarding the n Students are expected to ride their designated bus to and disclosure of student directory information (i.e., name, address, from school. phone number, email address, etc.). n Students should be at the bus stop 10 minutes prior to the n The first option permits CISD to release all directory informa- scheduled time of pick up. tion. Bus Pass Registration n The second option permits CISD to release information for Registration will be August 13-18 at the Coppell ISD “limited school purposes.”* Service Center, 1303 Wrangler Circle, located behind Coppell n The third option permits CISD to release specific informa- Middle School-West. For more information, call 214.496.8082. tion and requires a letter from the parent with the specific STUDENT MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE PHOTO ID. types of information that can be released. Monday, August 13, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. n The fourth option is the most restrictive and does not permit Tuesday, August 14, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CISD to release any information. Wednesday, August 15, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 16, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. * Most questions and misconceptions arise regarding the option permitting the release of information for “limited school purposes.” Friday, August 17, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. “Limited school purposes” includes school-related publications such as Saturday, August 18, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. the yearbook and school newspaper (created by/for students and staff), Saturday, August 25, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. graduation program, CISD website, and the district’s printed publications Regular office hours are 6:45 – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 3:45 p.m. such as the e•XPRESS. In other words, these are publications and Monday through Friday. (The office will be closed August 21, in broadcast media which are generated by the school or by the district. order to attend Convocation.) However, the “limited school purposes” disclosure option does not apply Please Note: to local/community newspapers or school-related groups such as the PTO, The bus ID card may be obtained at anytime during since they are considered third party “outside requestors.” For example, if the school year. The student must have the pass before riding the bus. you select the “limited school purposes” option, and your child is on the If you are not available on the above dates, you may come in during honor roll, his/her name will not be released for publication in the local regular business hours. newspaper. If your child is a graduate and the “limited school purposes” Pay to Ride semester rates will be: option is selected, your child’s name will be listed in the graduation 1st child - $150.00 2nd child - $120.00 3rd child - $95.00 program, however it will not be released to the local newspapers. Cash, check, Master Card or Visa will be accepted. A prorated Once you have updated your child’s information on the portal, you refund will only be issued to students who move out of the can change it at any time. It is recommended that you make all changes Pay to Ride zone or out of the district. prior to the start of the 2012-2013 school year on August 27th. For more Students on free or reduced lunch are eligible for free transportation. information, visit the parent portal at www.coppellisd.com. 7 babacckk ttdedicatedoo scschoolhool transformational New School Meal Requirements Enrollment Requirements Due to new regulations from You must be a legitimate Coppell resident to enroll a student the United States Department of in any Coppell ISD school. All documents must be provided Agriculture (USDA), the Coppell ISD Child Nutrition Department is in order to view your student’s teacher assignment and/or implementing new changes to the class schedule. A parent or legal guardian must accompany school menus. all students under the age of 18 to the school and provide the Biggest Change: Students are following documentation: now required to have ½ cup of fruit or n New Elementary Enrollees vegetables on their tray for it to count as a full meal. Anything less 1. Original signed lease agreement (signed by lessor and lessee) or signed than a full meal is charged at a la carte prices. “We are limited to settlement statement or deed* how much meat and grains we can offer. Previously, we only had 2. One current, original utility bill or proof of application (electric, water or gas)* a minimum, now we have to stay within the specified ranges for each age group. This means main entrées may not be as large as 3. Immunization records showing the dates immunizations were administered they have been. We’ll have to be a little creative to make this work, 4. Student’s social security card but have no doubt we can make each meal something our students 5. Student’s state certified birth certificate will enjoy,” said Jean Mosley, Director of Child Nutrition. 6. Identification of parent or legal guardian and/or custody papers What is already in place: Half of all grains offered must 7. Withdrawal papers from previously attended school and/or final grade report for be whole grain rich. Almost all of the grains offered already meet previous school year this requirement. Vegetables from the following groups must be 8. A current email address to establish a parent portal account and to register your offered each week: dark green, orange/red, and legumes. After student(s) online this requirement is met, there is the option to include starches and other vegetables as well. Child Nutrition has been working towards n Returning Elementary Students this goal by serving fresh steamed broccoli, fresh vegetables with 1. One current, original utility bill (electric, water, or gas) from the month of July low-fat ranch dressing, switching all lettuce to romaine, and offering or August** legumes and a variety of other vegetables. 2. An updated account on the Parent Portal How you can help: Encourage your children to try new veg- 3. Additional immunization records or updates, as needed etable and fruits. Feel free to join your child at school for breakfast * You must present both at time of enrollment. Campuses will make copies or lunch. Call us at 214.496.8050 if you have questions or concerns. of the originals. We’re here to help! ** You must present this to your campus on or before “Meet the Teacher Night.” Campuses will make copies of the originals. MEAL PRICES: Lunch Breakfast Elementary Student $2.50 $1.25 n New Secondary Students Middle School Student $2.75 $1.25 1. Original signed lease agreement (signed by lessor and lessee) or signed High School Student $3.00 $1.25 settlement statement or deed* Adult $3.25 $1.50 2. Two different, original and current utility bills containing the resident’s name and address (electric, water, or gas)* PURCHASE MEALS: Immunization records showing the dates immunizations were administered Online: To pay online go to www.mynutrikids.com. There is a $1.75 3. convenience fee per transaction. Payments made by 7:00 4. Student’s social security card a.m. will be in the student’s account by lunch service that 5. Student’s state certified birth certificate day. Online prepayments are imported to the accounts 6. Identification of parent or legal guardian and/or custody papers Monday through Friday. Once the account is open, 7. Withdrawal papers from previously attended school and/or final grade report for parents may check the balance anytime. previous school year Check: Make checks payable to (School Name) Child Nutrition 8. A current email address to establish a parent portal account and to register your and bring the check to the cafeteria. Include the student’s student(s) online. name and ID number or home room number on the check. n Returning Secondary Students Cash: Cash may be brought to the cafeteria for deposit in a student’s account, or students may pay with cash on a 1. Original signed lease agreement (signed by lessor and lessee) or signed daily basis. settlement statement or deed** 2. Two different, original and current utility bills containing the resident’s name FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS: CISD participates in both the and address (electric, water, or gas)** federally funded National School Breakfast and National School Lunch programs, which make nutritious meals available free or 3. An updated account on the Parent Portal at a reduced price to eligible students. Applications are available 4. Additional immunization records or updates, as needed online or at the school and must be completed annually. * You must present both at time of enrollment. Campuses will make copies ACCOUNT LIMITS: Parents may specify which foods students may of the originals. or may not have. A form is available online at www.coppellisd.com ** You must present this to your campus before class schedule pick ups. or by contacting your school cafeteria manager. If your student Campuses will make copies of the originals. will be attending middle school or high school, you may want to Call or visit your campus website to find out dates and times remove previous notes, otherwise the notes on their account will for receiving elementary teacher assignments and secondary follow them to middle school or high school. Please contact the class schedules. For more information about enrollment cafeteria manager at your student’s school to remove the notes. requirements and documentation, visit www.coppellisd.com or MENUS: Lunch menus are available online at www.coppellisd.com. contact Karyn Rogers at 214.496.6000. 8 responsive constructive FINEFINE AARTSRTS

CHS Choral Music CISD Band DATE EVENT DATE EVENT LOCATION Aug. 17 CMS-North Welcome Back Concert CMS-North Sept. 27-29 TASA Performance/Austin Aug. 24 CMS-West Welcome Back Concert CMS-West Oct. 9 Fall Concert/CHS Aug. 24 CHS Welcome Back Concert CHS Nov. 8 5th Grade Honor Choir/CHS Sept. 29 CHS Band of America Contest Denton Oct. 6 CHS Mesquite Marching Contest Mesquite Memorial Nov. 16-17 Vivace Dessert Show/CHS Oct. 11 West Cadet Band Concert CMS-West Nov 30-Dec 1 Madrigal Feast/CHS Oct. 20 CHS UIL Marching Contest Duncanville HS Dec.18 JV Winter Concert/CHS Oct. 25 CMS-East Cadet Band Concert CMS-East Oct. 25 CMS-West Cadet Band Concert CMS-West Dec. 20 Varsity Winter Concert/CHS Oct. 27 CHS Area Marching Contest Mesquite Memorial Feb. 26 MS Pre-UIL Competition/CHS Nov. 2-3 Coppell Middle School All City Tryouts CMS-West March TBD CHS Pre-UIL Competition/CHS Nov. 3 CHS Duncanville Marching Contest Duncanville HS Nov. 6 CHS UIL 5A State Marching Contest San Antonio April10-12 UIL Competition/ DuncanvilleHS Nov. 10 Lone Star Contest-Percussion Line Lewisville-Marcus May 3-4 Vivace Spring Show/CHS Nov. 13 Coppell Middle School All City Band Concert CHS May 17 Choir Banquet/Irving Nov. 15 CHS Region Orchestra Tryouts Duncanville HS Convention Ctr. Dec. 1 CHS Region Orchestra Concert Irving Dec. 6 CMS-West Winter Concert CMS-West May 21 Final Concert/CHS Dec. 7-8 CHS All Region Band Tryouts CHS Dec. 10 CHS Pre-Area Tryouts Duncanville HS Dec. 18 CMS-North Winter Concert CHS Dec. 18 CMS-East Winter Concert CMS-East Jan. 12 CHS Area Band Tryouts for All State Waco Jan. 18-19 CHS All Region Band Clinic/Concert Coppell Feb. 13-17 CHS All State Band Clinic/Concert San Antonio Feb. 23 CHS UIL Solo Contest Coppell Feb. 26 CMS Pre-UIL Concert CHS March 6-7 CMS Concert/Sightreading Contest Midlothian HS March 7 CHS Concert CHS April 4 CHS Pre-UIL Concert CHS April 11 CMS-West Concert Contest Dallas April 12 CMS-East Concert Contest Dallas April 16-18 CHS UIL Concert/Sightreading Contest Duncanville HS May 4 CMS All City Solo Contest CMS-West May 9 CHS Spring Concert CHS May 10 CMS-East Concert Dallas May 14 CMS-West Spring Concert CMS-West May 16 CMS-North Spring Concert CHS Michelle Yi, art student from CHS, won a Gold Seal Award at the Texas Art Education May 17 CMS-East Concert Dallas Association’s Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) state competition this year. Only May 18 CHS Coppell Solo Contest CHS 150 Gold Seals are awarded in Texas out of nearly 24,000 entries. May 23 CMS-East Spring Concert CMS-East May 27 CHS UIL State Solo Contest Austin

Emily McIntyre (CHS) won the Rising Junior Award at the National High School Musical Theater Awards at The cast and crew of Beauty and Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre in New the Beast took home 5 of their York City this June. The $7,500 award 9 nominations at the Schmidt & Jones awards. Pictured are pays for a spot in the six-week pre- winners Austin Huens, Emily college drama program at Carnegie McIntyre, Sarah Bauer, and Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. Jackie Malish.

9 inspirational ATHLETICS ATHLETICS commitment CHS Football Season Tickets your tickets. If you have any questions, please call Terri Bennett at It is time to renew season football tickets for the upcoming season! 214.496.7058. You may do so by mail or in person at the Coppell High School Field- If you would like to renew tickets by mail, please send a self- house from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday. To retain your addressed, stamped envelope along with your check payable to reserved seats, tickets must be renewed by Thursday, July 19. You “Coppell ISD.” Payment must be received prior to the deadline may upgrade your seats Monday, July 23, beginning at 8:00 a.m., on date. Mail to: Football Season Tickets, CHS Fieldhouse-Athletic a first-come, first-served basis. Unclaimed tickets will go on sale to Department, 185 W. Parkway Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019. the public Monday, July 30. YOU MUST PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS PRIOR TO EXCHANGING. NO tickets will be exchanged prior to July TICKET PRICES FOR HOME GAMES: 23, and NO additional tickets may be purchased prior to July 30. $60.00 a seat for sections N, O, and P (red chair backs) Please inform the athletic department if you do NOT plan to renew $50.00 a seat for section Q (bleacher seats)

Football Volleyball VARSITY DATE OPPONENT SITE TEAM TIME DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME Aug. 10 Plano, Poteet (scrimmage) Plano TBA Aug. 24 Midlothian (scrimmage) Away TBA Aug. 11 Allen, Highland Park (scrimmage) Allen TBA Sept. 1 Longview SMU 7:00 Aug. 14 Pearce, Bishop Lynch (Dual) Home JV,V 3:00/6:00 Sept. 7 McKinney Boyd Home 7:30 Aug. 14 Pearce, Bishop Lynch (Dual) CMS-N 9A, 9B 3:00/5:00 Sept. 14 Rockwall Away 7:30 Aug. 17-18 Duncanville Tournament Away V TBA Sept. 21 Garland (Homecoming) Home 7:30 Aug. 17 McKinney Boyd Home 9, JV TBA Sept. 28 Allen Home 7:30 Aug. 21 Arlington Away 9, JV, V 5:00 Oct. 12 Hebron* Away 7:30 Aug. 24-25 Allen Tournament Away V TBA Oct. 19 Flower Mound* Away 7:30 Aug. 24 Lake Highlands Home 9, JV 5:00 Oct. 26 Flower Mound Marcus* Home 7:30 Aug. 28 Lovejoy, Plano East (Dual) Home JV, V 4:30/7:30 Nov. 1 Denton Ryan* Away 7:00 Aug. 28 Lovejoy CMS-N 9A, 9B 5:00 Nov. 9 Lewisville* (Senior Night) Home 7:30 Aug. 30-Sept. 1 Pearland Away V TBA JUNIOR VARSITY (Black/Red) Sept. 4 Lake Highlands, Sachse LHHS 9, JV, V TBA Aug. 24 Midlothian (scrimmage) Away TBA Sept. 7 Plano West Home JV, V 5:30 Aug. 30 Longview Home 5:30/7:00 Sept. 8 Frisco Tournament Away 9A, JV TBA Sept. 6 McKinney Boyd Away 5:30/7:00 Sept. 11 McKinney Home JV, V 5:30 Sept. 13 Rockwall Home 5:30/7:00 Sept. 14 Allen Away V, JV 5:00 Sept. 20 Garland/— Away 5:30/— Sept. 15 McKinney Boyd Tournament Away 9B TBA Sept. 27 Allen Away 5:30/7:00 Sept. 15 Coppell Invitational Home JV 9:00 Oct. 11 Hebron* Home 5:30/7:00 Sept. 18 McKinney Boyd Home JV, V 5:30 Oct. 18 Flower Mound* Home 5:30/7:00 Sept. 20 Allen Tournament Away JV TBA Oct. 25 Flower Mound Marcus* Away 5:30/7:00 Sept. 21 Hebron* Home 9, JV, V 5:30 Oct. 31 Denton Ryan* Home 5:30/7:00 Sept. 22 Allen Tournament Away JV TBA Nov. 8 Lewisville* Away 5:30/7:00 Sept. 25 Flower Mound* Away 9, JV, V 5:30 Sept. 28 Flower Mound Marcus* Home 9, JV, V 5:30 Swimming Sept. 29 Lamar Tournament Away 9A, 9B TBA DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME Oct. 2 Denton Ryan* Away 9, JV, V 5:30 Sept. 15 Inter-squad Home TBA Oct. 5 Lewisville* Home 9, JV, V 5:30 Sept. 29 Frisco Sprint Meet Away 8:00/10:00 Oct. 6 Arlington High Tournament Away 9A, 9B TBA Oct. 2 Flower Mound Marcus Home 5:00/6:00 Oct. 9 Hebron* Away 9, JV, V 5:30 Oct. 18 Flower Mound Away 5:00/6:00 Oct. 12 Flower Mound* Home 9, JV, V 5:30 Oct. 20 Dragon Hunt Invitation Southlake TBA Oct. 16 Flower Mound Marcus* Away 9, JV, V 5:30 Oct. 26-27 San Angelo Invitational Away TBA Oct. 19 Denton Ryan* (Senior Night) Home 9, JV, V 5:30 Oct. 30 Keller Central Home 5:00/6:00 Oct. 23 Lewisville* Away 9, JV, V 5:30 Nov. 6 Highland Park Home 5:00/6:00 Nov. 9 Non-TISCA Mansfield TBA Nov. 16-17 TISCA TBA TBA Cross Country & Track Nov. 27 Southlake Away 5:15/6:00 DATE OPPONENT SITE TEAM Dec. 7-8 Mansfield Invitational Away TBA Dec. 18 Mansfield Summit Home 5:00/6:00 Aug. 25 Greenhill Relays Greenhill Cross Country Jan. 8 Richland Home 5:00/6:00 Sept. 1 Marcus Invitnl. Flower Mound Marcus Cross Country Jan. 26 District The Colony TBA Oct. 27 District 5-5A Meet Cross Country Feb. 1 Non-Regional Q TBA TBA Nov. 3 Region 1-5A Meet Cross Country Feb. 8-9 Regionals TBA TBA Nov. 10 State Meet Cross Country Feb. 22-23 State Austin TBA Mar. 2 Coppell Relays CHS Track 10 inspirational excelling activeAATTHLHLETICSETICS

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DATE OPPONENT SITE TEAM TIME DATE OPPONENT SITE TEAM TIME Nov. 7 Creekview, Trinity (scrimmage) Creekview 5:00 Nov. 3 Creekview/Denton– Nov. 10 LD Bell, Northwest (scrimmage) LD Bell 10:00 a.m. Guyer/Grapevine Home JV, V TBA Nov. 12 Plano East Away JV, V 6:00/7:30 Nov. 6 Mesquite Horn Away JV, V 5:30/7:00 Nov. 16 Irving MacArthur Home JV, V 6:00/7:30 Nov. 8 Colleyville Heritage Tourn. Away JV, V TBA/TBA Nov. 20 Frisco Centennial Away JV, V 6:00/7:30 Nov. 13 Keller Away JV, V 5:00/6:30 Nov. 27 Allen Home JV, V 6:00/7:30 Nov. 15 Arlington Seguin Tourn. Away V TBA Nov. 29-Dec 1 Carrollton-FB Away V TBA Nov. 19 Euless Trinity Home JV, V 5:00/6:30 Haltom JV Tournament Away JV TBA Nov. 24 Mansfield Home JV, V 1:00/2:30 Dec. 4 Duncanville Away JV, V 6:00/7:30 Nov. 27 North Crowley Away JV, V 6:00/7:30 Dec. 6-8 LD Bell Tournament Away V TBA Nov. 30 Grand Prairie Home JV, V 5:30/7:00 Grapevine JV Tournament Away JV TBA Dec. 4 R.L. Turner Home JV, V 5:30/7:00 Dec. 11 South Grand Prairie Home JV, V 6:30/8:00 Dec. 6 Granbury Tournament Away JV TBA Dec. 14 Richardson Berkner Home JV, V 6:00/7:30 Dec. 11 Brock Home JV, V 5:00/6:30 Dec. 18 Rockwall Away JV, V 6:00/7:30 Dec. 18 McKinney Home JV, V 5:30/7:00 Dec. 21 Plano West Away JV, V 6:00/7:30 Dec. 21 Allen Away JV, V 5:30/7:00 Dec. 27-29 Whataburger Tournament Thomas V TBA Dec. 27 Kaufman Tournament Away JV TBA Arlington Bowie JV Tourn. Away JV TBA Jan. 4 Denton Ryan* Home JV, V 6:00/7:30 Jan. 4 Plano Home JV, V 6:00/7:30 Jan. 8 Lewisville* Away JV, V 4:30/6:00 Jan. 8 McKinney Home JV, V 6:00/7:30 Jan. 11 Hebron* Away JV, V 4:30/6:00 Jan. 11 Flower Mound Marcus* Home JV, V 4:30/7:30 Jan. 15 Flower Mound* Away JV, V 4:30/6:00 Jan. 15 Denton Ryan* Away JV, V 4:30/7:30 Jan. 18 Flower Mound Marcus* Home JV, V 4:30/6:00 Jan. 18 Lewisville* Home JV, V 4:30/7:30 Jan. 22 Denton Ryan* Away JV, V 4:30/6:00 Jan. 22 Hebron* Home JV, V 4:30/7:30 Jan. 25 Lewisville* Home JV, V 4:30/6:00 Jan. 25 Flower Mound * Home JV, V 4:30/7:30 Jan. 29 Hebron* Home JV, V 4:30/6:00 Jan. 29 Flower Mound Marcus* Away JV, V 4:30/7:30 Feb. 1 Flower Mound* Home JV, V 4:30/6:00 Feb. 1 Denton Ryan* Home JV, V 4:30/7:30 Feb. 5 Flower Mound Marcus* Away JV, V 4:30/6:00 Feb. 5 Lewisville* Away JV, V 4:30/7:30 Feb. 8 Hebron* Away JV, V 4:30/7:30 Feb. 12 Flower Mound* Away JV, V 4:30/7:30

Tennis DATE OPPONENT SITE TEAM TIME DATE OPPONENT SITE TEAM TIME Aug. 14 Centennial Home V 9:00 Oct. 2 FM Marcus Away V 3:45 Aug. 16 Southlake Away V 9:00 Oct. 3 JV Coppell Tournament Home JV All Day Aug. 16 Wakeland Home V 1:00 Oct. 4 JV FM Marcus Home JV 3:45 Aug. 17 Plano East Home V 9:00 Oct. 5 Allen Away V 3:45 Aug. 17 Plano West Home V 2:00 Oct. 9 Hebron Home V 3:45 Aug. 24 Plano West Tournament Home V TBA Oct. 11 JV Hebron Away V 3:45 Aug. 25 Plano West Tournament TBA V TBA Oct. 16 District Playoffs TBA V 3:45 Aug. 28 McKinney Boyd Home V 3:30 Oct. 19 District Semi-finals TBA V 3:45 Sept. 7 Texarkana Tournament Away V TBA Oct. 20 District Finals TBA V 9:00 Sept. 8 Texarkana Tournament Away V TBA Oct. 24 JV District Keller JV All Day Sept. 11 Lewisville Away V 3:45 Oct. 26-27 Regionals Abilene All Day Sept. 12 Coppell JV Tournament Home JV All Day Oct. 30 JV Colleyville Tournament Grapevine JV All Day Sept. 13 Lewisville JV Home JV 3:45 Nov. 2-3 State Tournament College Station All Day Sept. 15 Doubles Showdown Home V TBD Nov. 7 JV Coppell Tournament Home JV All Day Sept. 18 Flower Mound Home V All Day Nov. 8 Denton Ryan Away JV All Day Sept. 20 JV Flower Mound Home JV 3:45 Nov. 13 Central Tournament Keller All Day Sept. 25 Denton Ryan Away V 3:35 Nov. 14 Grapevine JV Tournament Grapevine JV All Day Sept. 27 Denton Ryan Home JV 3:45 11 FYI visionary FYI leadership Summer Bond Projects

The CISD Maintenance Department is currently working on projects that were included in Phase Five of the 2009 bond package. There are approximately six phases that make up the bond package which is set to be completed District Teachers of the Year Susan Hall/Mockingbird Elementary in 2013. (above) and Charlie Perryman/NTH@C (below) drive away in cars Summer 2012 projects in donated for the summer by Lewisville Volkswagen. progress include: n Denton Creek – Carpet and wash fountains replacement n Pinkerton – Roof, siding, gutters on gym n Valley Ranch – Playground equipment n New Tech (400 wing) - A/C unit replacement n CHS – Weather-proofing of all expansion and control joints n Administration Building – Upstairs A/C unit addition n District-wide – Hail-damaged roof replacement

Policy of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Coppell ISD does not discriminate on the basis of disability in Interested in Subbing? the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its Coppell ISD strives to employ the most qualified applicants; programs or activities. Contact Rhonda Carr, Executive Director therefore, certified applicants and registered nurses will be for Intervention Services at 214.496.6913 for information about considered first for an invitation to any upcoming orientations. ADA and Section 504. Brad Hunt, Assistant Superintendent for Coppell ISD monitors staffing needs throughout the year and Administration, is the Title IX Coordinator for the district and hires substitutes as needed. can be reached at 214.496.6000. 1. To apply, please go to https://coppell.schoolrecruiter.net/. 2. Once you have submitted your application, it will be included in the substitute applicant pool. (Applications are routinely Retirees Recognized reviewed by the Substitute Specialist.) 3. The Coppell ISD Substitute Specialist will contact you with an invitation whenever there is a need. 4. Applicants selected as substitute candidates are also required to be fingerprinted in accordance with Senate Bill 9. The fingerprinting cost is $52.20 for Texas certified educators and $50.20 for all others. 5. Substitute candidates must complete the Region 10 Education Service Center's Substitute Teacher Training Program. Program information is given when a candidate is invited to attend orientation. The Returning Substitute Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, July 18, and Monday, July 30, 2012 from 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of Coppell Middle School-West. With over 600 combined years of service, (421 in Coppell ISD), this year’s 24 retirees were honored It is only necessary to attend one session. This orientation is at a luncheon in May. (Front row, left to right): Debbie Black, Jerene Ray, Jennifer Kryzak, Virginia Green, Linda Grigson, Denise Easterwood. (Row 2) Debbie Head, Debra Tietje, Brenda Craven, Kathy limited to only those substitutes who subbed with CISD during Sieling, Yolanda Bangert, Karen Nix, Mimi Baker, Jamey Dubbs. (Back row) Mike Shirley, Alan Pletcher, the 2011-12 school year. Donna Garrett, Brad Chasteen, Joe Mehling, Michael Cooke.

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Key Grading Periods School Closings H Holiday P Professional W Weather 9 Week (Elementary) ( ) In the event school must Staff Development be cancelled due to inclement Day August 27 - October 26...... 43 days weather, the decision to close Early Release Board Meeting October 29 - January 18...... 45 days E will be made as soon as possible, January 22 - March 28...... 42 days but no later than 6:30 a.m. Please Red Ribbon Week Turkey Drive 47 days April 1 - June 5...... do not call the district, schools, Foundation Semester (Secondary) [ ] or the Transportation Dept. The Graduation Banquet FALL: August 27 - January 18...... 88 days inclement weather notification August 27 - October 5...... 29 days system will be activated. October 9 - November 16...... 29 days Information will be posted on Important Dates the CISD website (www.coppellisd. November 26 - January 18...... 30 days August 20-24...... Professional Staff Dev. com), you can call the CISD August 27...... First Day of Classes voicemail system at 214.496.8901, SPRING: January 22 - June 5...... 89 days September 3...... Holiday or tune in to one of the following January 22 - March 1...... 28 days October 8...... Professional Staff Dev. radio or television stations: October 22-26...... Red Ribbon Week March 4 - April 19...... 29 days KDFW-TV .....Channel 4 The Mix...... 102.9 FM November 16...... Turkey Drive April 22 - June 5...... 32 days KXAS-TV ...... Channel 5 KissFM ...... 106.1 FM November 19-20...... Flex Professional Staff Dev. WFAA-TV ...... Channel 8 The Edge ...... 102.1 FM November 21-23...... Holiday School Hours KTVT-TV .....Channel 11 KZPS ...... 92.5 FM December 21...... Early Release Elementary K-5...... 7:50 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. KRLD Radio....1080 AM December 24 - January 4...... Holiday La Preciosa .....97.1 FM Middle School...... 7:40 a.m. - 3:18 p.m. WBAP Radio ....820 AM January 21...... Holiday CHS...... 8:20 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. February 18...... Professional Staff Dev. NTH@C...... 8:40 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. March 4-8...... Texas Public Schools Week March 11-15...... Spring Break March 29...... Weather Day Good Attendance is Important May 7...... Ed. Found. Recognition Banquet Parents and students, please remember that attendance is vital each and every day May 27...... Holiday that school is in session. Not only do students miss valuable instruction time and June 5...... Last Day of Classes assignments when they are absent, but the rest of the class learning environment June 6...... CHS Graduation, 2:00 p.m. can be affected if a large number of students are absent. Additionally, it costs Cop- pell ISD $34.75 per student in state funding for every day a student is absent. This June 7...... NTH@C Graduation, 2:00 p.m. means that if nearly 1,500 students on a single day are absent across grades K-12 June 6...... Weather Day district-wide, Coppell could lose enough state funding to equal one teacher's salary. June 7...... Professional Staff Dev. Please join Coppell ISD in encouraging good attendance during scheduled class days. 13 availabledirectdirectooryry facebook informative Campus Coppell High School...... 214.496.6100 Valley Ranch Elementary...... 214.496.8500 185 West Parkway Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019 9800 Rodeo Drive, Irving, TX 75063 Mike Jasso, Principal Cynthia Kirven Arterbery, Principal FAX: 214.496.6166 FAX: 214.496.8506 Athletics...... 214.496.7050 Wilson Elementary...... 214.496.7500 New Tech High @ Coppell...... 214.496.5900 200 S. Coppell Road, Coppell, TX 75019 113 Samuel Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019 Chris Nester, Principal Deana Harrell, Director FAX: 214.496.7506 FAX: 214.496.5906 Victory Place @ Coppell (AEP/DAEP)..... 214.496.8032 Coppell Middle School-East...... 214.496.6600 550 N. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, TX 75019 400 Mockingbird Lane, Coppell, TX 75019 Ron-Marie Johnson, Principal Laura Springer, Principal FAX: 214.496.8027 FAX: 214.496.6603

Coppell Middle School-North...... 214.496.7100 120 Natches Trace, Coppell, TX 75019 Dr. Leanne Dorhout, Principal District Offices FAX: 214.496.7103 Vonita White Administration Bldg...... 214.496.6000 Coppell Middle School-West...... 214.496.8600 200 S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, TX 75019 1301 Wrangler Circle, Coppell, TX 75019 FAX: 214.496.6036 Vern Edin, Principal Bilingual/ESL 214.496.6050 FAX: 214.496.8606 Communications/PR 214.496.6058 Austin Elementary...... 214.496.7300 Curriculum 214.496.7044 161 South Moore Road, Coppell, TX 75019 Education Foundation 214.496.6054 Laurie O’Neill, Principal Gifted and Talented 214.496.6050 FAX: 214.496.7306 Human Resources 214.496.6039 Cottonwood Creek Elementary...... 214.496.8300 Staff Development 214.496.7002 615 Minyard Drive, Coppell, TX 75019 Substitute Coordination 214.496.6052 Dr. Andra Penny, Principal Superintendent 214.496.8002 FAX: 214.496.8306 Brock Center Denton Creek Elementary...... 214.496.8100 268 Southwestern Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019 250 Natches Trace, Coppell, TX 75019 Intervention Svcs. (Spec. Ed.) 214.496.6955 Bryan McLain, Principal Support Services FAX: 214.496.8106 1303 Wrangler Circle, Coppell, TX 75019 Lakeside Elementary...... 214.496.7600 Accounts Payable 214.496.6016 1100 Village Parkway, Coppell, TX 75019 Business Office 214.496.6006 Gema Hall, Principal Child Nutrition 214.496.8050 FAX: 214.496.7606 Custodial Services 214.496.8035 Mockingbird Elementary...... 214.496.8200 Facility Use 214.496.8082 300 Mockingbird Lane, Coppell, TX 75019 Maintenance and Grounds 214.496.8040 Pam Mitchell, Principal Print Shop 214.496.8076 FAX: 214.496.8206 Purchasing/Risk Management 214.496.6026 Technology 214.496.6900 Pinkerton Elementary...... 214.496.6800 Transportation 214.496.8078 260 Southwestern Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019 Inclement Weather Information...... 214.496.8901 Kristi Mikkelsen, Principal FAX: 214.496.6806

Town Center Elementary...... 214.496.7800 Coppell Independent School District 185 N. Heartz Road, Coppell, TX 75019 200 S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, TX 75019 Angie Applegate, Principal 214.496.6000 www.coppellisd.com FAX: 214.496.7806 Schools in the Coppell Independent School District are accredited by the Texas Education Agency. CISD is an equal opportunity employer and does not Indicates National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence discriminate on the basis of national origin, race, creed, age, sex, or disability. 14