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Posted on 10/20/08
ESCAPE SCHOOL COMING TO REC CENTER
The City of Farmers Branch is teaming up with the Dignity Memorial Network to present the nationally acclaimed “Escape School” program on Tuesday, October 21 from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. at the Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center.
Presented free of charge, the program teaches critical abduction prevention and life-saving tactics on how to survive in dangerous situations. Featured on “The Today Show,” “Oprah,” “Americas Most Wanted” and “Good Morning America,” Escape School helps to dispel fear by teaching proactive strategies in a fun, non-threatening manner. Parents are encouraged to attend this beneficial program with their children to reinforce the knowledge that leads to smart choices.
The program discusses topics including: how to be smart, not scared; how all the rules change in an abduction attempt; the difference between good and bad strangers; the common lures abductors use and why they are successful; how to get away, right away; how to escape from a car; and how to find help when you need it.
The Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center is located at 14050 Heartside Place, near the intersection of Valwood and Heartside. Call 972-247-4607 for more information.
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Posted on 10/20/08
Parenting Workshop by Milton Creagh: Nobody Wants Your Child
Click here for flyer: Milton Creagh Flyer
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Special Event Center
Conference Center—Ball Room
4999 Naaman Forest Blvd.
Garland, Texas 75040
Sponsored by Garland ISD Office of Guidance and Counseling; Living Intervention and Guidance For Healthier Teens Program
For additional information, call 972-487-3194
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Posted on 10/31/08
High Scool Academy Information
Dear Parent/Guardian of an 8
th grader in C-FB ISD,
Your student will receive an outstanding education at any of our four high schools in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. By
residing in the district’s attendance zone, your student may be eligible and interested in applying to one of our specific
academies or high school programs in our district. You and your child will have an opportunity to learn about these
programs this fall at the middle school presentations, parent meetings, and student tours. Information about the programs
and dates of these events can be found on the websites listed below or by contacting your middle school counselor.
ACADEMIES
: The five Academies offer concentrated 4-year curriculum in the areas of 1) biomedical professions, 2)international business, 3) law and criminal justice, 4) math, engineering, science and technology, and 5) media arts and
technology. Students participate in field trips, earn dual credit for college, receive certification in certain areas, and are
placed in internships and/or clinical rotations, and co-operative education training placements in businesses related to their
career interest. Students apply during their 8
th grade year and are selected according to the criteria of grades, attendancerecords, Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) scores, essays and teacher recommendations.
www.cfbisd.edu/pages/deptsCTEacademies.cfm.
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Academy of BioMedical Professions, R. L. Turner HS, is for students interested in careers in the biomedicalfield. Students can earn certifications in EMT-Basic, Certified Nurse Aide, CPR, First Aid, and Veterinary
Medical Assistant. Jacque Tindel, Director; 972-968-5472; tindelj@cfbisd.edu.
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Academy for Media Arts and Technology, R. L. Turner HS, is for students interested in areas of BusinessTechnology, Computer Science, Digital Graphic Arts, Journalism and Media Arts. Vince Cowdrey, Director;
972-968-5480; cowdreyv@cfbisd.edu.
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International Business Academy, Newman Smith HS, is for students interested in the vast fields of businessincluding marketing, advertising, finance, accounting, business law, international business, business management,
and entrepreneurship. Kathi Long, Director; 972-968-5287; longka@cfbisd.edu.
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Law and Criminal Justice Academy, Creekview HS, is for students interested in careers in law, investigation andenforcement, forensic science and government service. Alicia Dunson, Director, 972-968-4973;
dunsona@cfbisd.edu.
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Math, Engineering, Technology and Science Academy, R. L. Turner, is for students interested in engineering(e.g. aerospace and architecture) and technology in a hands-on approach which allows students to investigate and
experience practical problem-solving. Mansoureh Tehrani, Director, 972-968-5434; tehranim@cfbisd.edu.
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS:
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Early College High School, Ranchview HS and Brookhaven College campuses prepares students to meet theTAKS at the proficient or commended level, graduate with a diploma and 48-60 hours of college credit, be a part
of a small personalized learning community, attend classes on a college campus and receive their college classes
tuition-free. Adriana Gomez, Principal; 972-968-6200; gomeza@cfbisd.edu. http://cfbstaff.cfbisd.edu/echs/
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Ranchview HS is a junior/ senior curriculum for students thatwant to take challenging curriculum of advanced coursework, reflect on their own learning, develop a strong
sense of their own identity and culture, and develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from
other countries and cultures. Erin Frye, Coordinator; 972-968-5147; fryee@cfbisd.edu.
www.ranchviewcs.org/RanchviewWebsite/Homepage/RanchviewIB/tabid/186/Default.aspx.
DATES:
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Programs Visit the Middle Schools (for students): Bush 11/17/08; Blalack 11/12/08; Field 11/19/08;Long 11/07/08; Perry 11/19/08; Polk 11/17/08.
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Parent meetings (for students and parents): 7:00 – 830 p.m. All programs present each meeting.Creekview: 12/2/08; Turner 12/4/08; NS12/8/08; Ranchview 12/10/08.
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Student Tours (for students) 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Parents drop students at HS and buses will take them back totheir home middle school campus. METSA 12/11/08; AMAT 12/12/08; BioMed 12/12/08; IB Diploma
Programme 12/18/08; Early College HS 12/18/08; Law/CJ 12/16/08; International Business 12/17/08.
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Applications Due: 1/09/09·
Acceptance Date: 2/6/09
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, national origin, race, color, sex,
religion, disability or against any other legally-protected group. 10-08
Click here for Recruitment Dates and Contacts Information
Presentations to students will take place on November 17th during the school day.
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Posted on 10/31/08
THE 2008 TEEN CONTACT CONFERENCE
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Be there to expand your knowledge.
Improve your resources. Challenge your thinking.
Be there for the teens in your life.
Do you work with teens? Are you the parent of a teen? Well, this conference is for you! Join community leaders from all fields for the most up-to-date information about the challenges our young people face daily.
How should we communicate with them? Are they listening? How do I begin the conversation? These are all questions that many of us ask. You’ll find good, practical answers at the 2008 TEEN CONTACT CONFERENCE, hosted by CONTACT Crisis Line and Parkland Hospital.
The Grant Halliburton Foundation is proud to be a sponsor of this affordable one-day conference for counselors, parents, educators, community youth leaders, clinicians, and anyone who works with teens. With 12 informative sessions and two keynote speakers, this is a great opportunity to share ideas and learn new techniques for relating to the upcoming generation of young people.
Register by October 31 and save! Come as a group from your company, organization, school, church, community center, or PTA and save even more. You can register directly through the attached interactive brochure.
Tell a friend or associate! We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, November 8.
Vanita Halliburton
President
Grant Halliburton Foundation
P. O. Box 431
Addison, Texas 75001
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