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

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

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

Vangie Garcia (center) and Ryan Whittle are recipients of the New Tech High @ Coppell Pinnacle Award.

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Meet your new Board Members

NTRC- Not Just Another Acronymn

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Top Ten CHS and NTH@C Grads

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Blended/Virtual Learning

Great Expectations

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PTO Presidents

Education Foundation

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Child Nutrition

Portal Update

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2012-2013 Calendar

District Directory

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MISSIONthe mission of the Coppell independent school district, as a committed and proven leader in educational excellence, is to ensure our learners achieve personal success, develop strong moral character, and become dynamic leaders and global citizens with a zeal for service by engaging each individual through innovative learning experiences led by a visionary staff and progressive community.

Cisd Board MeetingsJuly 23 Aug. 27 Sept. 24Oct. 22 Nov. 26 Dec. 17Jan. 14 Feb. 25 Mar. 25April 22 May 20 June 24Citizens of Coppell ISD are welcome to attend Board of Trustees meetings. Regular meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. at the Vonita White Ad-ministration Building, 200 S. Denton Tap Road. Citizens interested in speaking at the meetings should contact the superintendent's office at 214.496.8002. An open forum item is placed on each regular meeting's agenda so that citizens may address trustees at that time; however, the Open Meetings Act prohibits board action on such items at that night's meeting.

adMinistrative leadersHipDr. Jeff Turner, Superintendent of SchoolsDr. Marilyn Denison, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and InstructionBrad Hunt, Assistant Superintendent for AdministrationSid Grant, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Support ServicesKelly Penny, Chief Financial Officer

Board of trusteesAnthony Hill (Place 3) .......................PresidentDavid Apple (Place 2) ................Vice-PresidentSusie Kemp (Place 1) ......................... SecretaryThom Hulme (Place 4) ........................MemberAmy Dungan (Place 5) ........................MemberJudy Barbo (Place 6) ........................... MemberTracy Fisher (Place 7) .......................... MemberSend email to board members from the Trustee page on the CISD website or mail letters to the Vonita White Administration Building, 200 S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Texas 75019. Phone messages may be left for board members at 214.496.8002.

Learners at NTH@C share their project update with Dr. Turner.

Judy Barbo - Place 6

Tracy Fisher - Place 7

NTRC The North Texas Regional Consortium includes the districts of Allen, Coppell, Highland Park, Frisco, Lewisville, McKinney, Northwest, Plano, and Richardson. Its focus is on research-based enhancements in their respective districts including innovat i ve teach ing prac t i ces , technology integration, and increased student engagement using problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, and higher-thinking skills. These districts are implementing new procedures and professional development that support organizational transformation of the education system. They are also exploring relevant accountability methods that will provide a more accurate measure of a student s knowledge and 21st century skills.

Tracy Fisher brings a wealth of experience in a variety of educational settings to her new role as a Coppell ISD Trustee. Having attended three junior high and four high schools in the United States and parts of Europe, she remembers having been encouraged to think out-of-the-box (by a specific

social studies teacher) when the phrase was still in its infancy. Tracy also learned that all experiences are learning opportunities and not all of them come from inside the classroom. She came back to the U.S. to earn her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (emphasis in economics) from the

University of Nebraska. Tracy enjoyed a successful 14-year business

career which included diverse positions in management development, marketing, and operations management. She met and married her husband, Andy, during her first job (at Frito Lay). In 1996, Tracy set aside her professional interests to care for her two sons (Aaron and Sam) and quickly became involved volunteering in the Coppell community. She has an extensive resume of volunteerism which includes time spent with CISD city government, and her church. Tracy lists her occupation as, Education Advocate and believes her unique perspective will add value to her service on the School Board.

Judy Barbo officially became a member of the Coppell School Board on May 21 when she was sworn-in at a board of trustees meeting. Having grown up on a ranch in the Panhandle of Texas, Judy was always a hard worker. During the summers she helped her family with many of the tasks

around the farm including moving cattle and mowing cotton. She graduated from Texas Tech University earning a BBA in Accounting.

Judy and her husband have two children,

a 2012 CHS graduate and a current sophomore there. Judy has a family history of being involved with the school board. Her grandfather served on a school board for 12 years and her father served eight. In addition to her School Board responsibilities, Judy has had over 13 years of volunteer work in various organizations throughout the district.

It was Judys high school history teacher, Ms. Self, who inspired Judy to work in education. She always made the subjects interesting by weaving everything together and making real-world connections, said Judy.

This has been an outstanding year for Coppell ISD! There were numerous success stories throughout the district, many on the state and national front (see p. 3) and our staff has continued its steady progress toward the completion of CISDs 2009 Strategic Plan. We began the re-design of our district website, expanded our character education program (with an emphasis on the topic of bullying), implemented a blended and virtual learning pilot, and introduced the Bring Your Own Device opportunity for students. All of these efforts have been accomplished as we worked diligently to implement the states new STAAR accountability system.

Coppell ISD remains committed to transforming traditional instruction. If we are to take advantage of the opportunity that follows the ongoing debate about standardized, high-stakes testing, we must be ready to demonstrate that we have moved away from the recitation and memorization of content and embrace a new pedagogy that engages students in relevant learning activities. Our belief is that students can do so much more and want to be allowed to synthesize content and create examples of mastery using the tools that are part of their everyday lives. The CISDs curriculum team, Club 21 members, and SuperTeachers are leading the way in the districts transformation. Our intructional leaders are already preparing to utilize the extra time they will gain when they are no longer spending so much time preparing for standardized tests.

We will continue to work closely with our legislators, in preparation for the upcoming session, to reexamine the accountability system and develop one that truly measures student learning against rigorous standards and prepares them for their global futures. It may not be next year or the following year, but we believe we can change the states views on standardized testing through collaboration.

CISD has an amazing opportunity to make a difference in educational outcomes in our community as well as across the state and nation. Our transformational work with the North Texas Regional Consortium (NTRCsee red box on left), along with Senate Bill 1557 and our funding lawsuit against the state, have created the perfect storm to craft meaningful change in the foreseeable future. I truly believe we are poised and ready to meet the challenge. This is a very exciting time to be in public education and the best time to be in Coppell ISD!

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CHs Class of 2012 Top Ten seniors

NTH@C Class of 2012 Top Ten seniors

1. Rachel Sandle, GPA 5.5286 University of Texas at Austin, undecided 2. Vystnavi Karri, GPA 5.4981 University of Texas at Austin, Business Honors Program/Pre-Med/Art 3. Spurthi Tarugu, GPA 5.4864 University of Texas at Austin, Economics/Pre- Med/Liberal Arts Honors/Philosophy 4. Kaleigh Ervin, GPA 5.4733 University of Texas at Austin, undecided 5. Kavinmozhi Caldwell, GPA 5.4691 University of Michigan, Biomedical Engineering 6. Audrey Harvey, GPA 5.4511 Southern Methodist University, Business 7. Brianna Williams, GPA 5.4455 Baylor University, Medical Humanities 8. Rishita Jessu, GPA 5.4231 University of Texas Dallas, Biology 9. Dylan Schnurman, GPA 5.4146 University of Texas at Austin, Communications 10. Janvi Agrawal, GPA 5.3980 University of Texas at Austin, Astronomy/Plan II Honors

1. Haley Beck, GPA 5.7878 Princeton University, Molecular Biology 2. Martin Kalev, GPA 5.6840 Stanford University, Computer Science/Economics 3. Vern Zhang, GPA 5.6769 Washington University of St. Louis, Engineering 4. Helena You, GPA 5.6612 Duke University, Neuroscience or Chemistry 5. Jimmy Kwon, GPA 5.6565 Wharton School of Univ. of Pennsylvania, Finance & E-Commerce Mgmt/Computer Science 6. Matt Baucum, GPA 5.63 Pepperdine University, Psychology 7. Anand Dharia, GPA 5.6083 University of California at Berkeley, Bioengineering 8. Goutham Kandru, GPA 5.5887 Dartmouth College, Biology/International Rel. 9. Jonathon Zuniga, GPA 5.5673 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Chemical Engineering 10. Julie Tan, GPA 5.5667 UC Berkeley, Biochemistry/Child Psychology

Mockingbird Elementary Principal Pam Mitchell was honored as the National Distinguished Principal.

and $836,600 for graduates from New Tech High @ Coppell.

n Coppell ISD is a recipient of the Texas Comptrollers 2011 Texas Honors Circle Award, which recognizes schools and districts that are achieving academic success through cost-effective operations.

n Coppell ISD earned a perfect 5 out of 5 stars on the Financial Allocation Study for Texas (FAST). Only 46 out of 1,237 public school districts and charter schools statewide achieved this award.

n Five CISD campuses made the 2011 National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA) Higher Performing Schools List: CHS, CMS-East, CMS-North, CMS-West, and Valley Ranch Elementary. NCEA measures academic growth of students and absolute achievement based on the Commended TAKS criteria. According to NCEA, these campuses have shown more than expected growth for the past three consecutive years.

n Mockingbird Elementary won a trifecta of national awards this year:

National School of Character by Character Education Partnership (CEP)

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).

n New Tech High @ Coppell was selected as an Apple Distinguished School for the second year in a row. Only 52 schools nationwide received this honor. This designation is reserved for schools that have become centers of educational excellence and leadership. They have consistently demonstrated Best Practice qualities of a 21st century learning environment utilizing Apple technology.

n Coppell ISD received 11 of 13 Gold Performance Acknowledgements (GPAs) in 2011. The district was awarded GPAs in the following areas: Advanced Courses, AP/IB Programs, Attendance Rate, Col lege-Ready Graduates, Recommended High School Program (RHSP)/Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP), SAT/ACT Performance, Commended in Reading/LA, Writing, and

Social Studies, and the Texas Success Initiative Higher Education Readiness Components in English/LA and Math.

n Valley Ranch Elementary made the Texas Business and Education Coalitions 2011 Honor Roll for the second year in a row. The award is given for sustained, academic excellence over a 3 year period and is the most prestigious award of its kind in Texas.

n The National Merit Scholarship Corporation honors students with high performance on the PSAT. This year, 46 CISD students were named Commended Scholars, and nine were recognized as Scholars in the National Hispanic Recognition Program. Fifteen students were selected as semifinalists, and 14 went on to become finalists (13 from CHS and 1 from NTH@C). Out of these honored groups, six CHS students were awarded scholarships.

n Scholarship awards for the CHS graduating Class of 2012 totaled over $28,613,500

Sam Rice, CHS 2012 g r a d u a t e , w o n the UIL Texas State Wrestling Individual Championship in the 285 pound division. R i c e d o m i n a t e d his competition and finished the season undefeated with a 41-0 record.

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CIsD to Use Cloud Computing

This coming fall, Coppell ISD will expand the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program a Strategic Plan technology initiative designed to 1) be more accommodating for students, 2) create greater efficiencies in the way the district replaces its technologytime normally spent reimaging machines will now be redirected to other district initiatives, 3) extend the life of the equipment, and 4) save the district money ($1000 per desktop). In fact, with three thousand desktops in the district and over seven thousand total devices (including netbooks and laptops), it is projected that virtual desktops could save CISD upwards of $1 million over the course of the implementation period.

Commonly referred to as cloud computing, virtual desktops will continue to offer the same safe and secure computing currently offered in the district. According to Chad Branum, Executive Director of Technology, Since the solution is not hosted by a Third Party and still sits in CISD, behind our firewall, the same security and protection measures that currently exist for Internet services like webmail and student H drives will remain in place.

Virtual desktops will be initially deployed in the elementary classrooms, labs, libraries, and BYOD program. Even though 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.

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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 implementation challenges

A pilot course in Government was designed for 67 senior students in which they traveled two-three days per week to attend a traditional class at Coppell High School before reporting to a virtual learning lab (designed by CHS interior design students) on the remaining days. According to Mrs. Tabitha Branum, Executive Director of Leading and Learning, Our curriculum goal with this initiative was to offer students a rich, meaningful, and engaging virtual learning experience that will better prepare them for the transition into a post-secondary learning environment. The teachers have all been trained, and I met regularly with the 67 students to address pre-survey expectations and concerns. Our plan also included a post-pilot survey at the completion of the course.

In 2012-13, the goal is to include four courses in a blended learning environment: Multi-media, Spanish III, Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. History, and AP Human Geography. Four core teachers will be on the committee, and Economics and U.S. Government are set to be offered only in AP, Dual Credit, and Virtual Learning courses as CISD addresses student populations, efficiencies, and transitional versus full courses.

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In promoting 21st century languages and preparing our students for the global marketplace, we entered into a partnership with the University of Texas at Dallas and the Confucius Institute. The number of students taking Asian language courses grew exponentially during the first two years of the grant. Because of this, the Board has recently shown their support for the program (beyond the grant period) by designating three faculty positions for Chinese languages across grade levels.

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Great expectations for Character-BuildingFollowing 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 atmosphereelements 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):

n High Expectations Teachers must hold high expectations of students. When students recognize those expectations, they will respond by reaching upward to achieve them.

Robert Rosenthal and Lenore Jacobson

n Teacher Attitude and Responsibility Teachers who have positive attitudes possess the influence necessary to shape the attitudes of students. The teachers attitude is one of a facilitator of learning who encourages and believes in students, and who requires excellence in every detail.

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.

William Glasser

n Building Self-Esteem Building self-esteem is the key to helping students believe they are capable of learning and motivating them to try.

Harris Clemes, Reynold Bean, and Aminah Clark

n Climate of Mutual Respect Students are empowered to take risks necessary for growth when encompassed in a climate of mutual respect in which mistakes are seen as opportunities to learn and their ideas and efforts are appreciated. The teacher must extend the same respect to students that he/she desires to receive from them.

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n Teacher Knowledge and Skill The teacher must be knowledgeable and skillful in learning theory and teaching methods that enable students to achieve academic and social success.

-Benjamin Bloom

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, students become self-directed learners, productive citizens, effective communicators, critical thinkers, and cooperative contributors in the classroom as well as in society. Visit www.greatexpectations.org to view the classroom practices and learn more.

A Vision of Transformation Nine North Texas school districts (see p. 2 for list) have a

vision to move the education system into a forward thinking system that prepares students for their future.

This consortium formed as a result of the Visioning Institute, a group of school district superintendents brought together by the Texas Association of School Administrators and the Texas Leadership Center. Through collaboration between districts, the Consortium has embraced the six principles of the Visioning Institute: 1) The digital revolution requires organizational transformation of the education system; 2) The digital revolution and social transformations call for a new digital learning environment; 3) The new learning environment demands new learning standards; 4) The new learning standards require new assessments of learning; 5) New learning standards require new relevant accountability systems; and 6) Significant authority and responsibility must be returned to local communities to accomplish these goals.

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Thank You, sponsors!Biggby CoffeeCoppell Family YMCADallas Arboretum and Botanical GardensDallas Summer MusicalsEmbassy Suites Outdoor World

2012-2013 pTO presidents

CHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim SmithNTH@C. . . . . . . . . Julia MoomauCMS-East . . . . . . . . . . . Lian LoopCMS-North . . . Margareta FarrellCMS-West . . . . . . . .Lorrie PentonAustin . . . . . . . . . . . .Kristi ScatesCottonwood Creek . . . . . . . . Angi BreidenbachDenton Creek . . . .Roya TompkinsLakeside . . . . . . . . . Torii TurmanMockingbird. . . Maureen PranskePinkerton . . . . . . . . . . . Katie JobeTown Center. . . . . Hillary GormanValley Ranch . . . . . Tricia HoustonWilson . . . . . . . . . . Nikki Darkoch

Hard Eight BBQHilton DFW LakesJ. MacklinsJostensLa Madeleine/LewisvilleMagnolia Caf and Bakery

Tangerine Salon and SpaTappys YogurtThe Container StoreThe Texas RangersTom ThumbVolkswagen of LewisvilleYour Federal Credit Union

Campus Teachers of the Year were recognized on-field at the CISD Night at the Ballpark, courtesy of the Texas Rangers.

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 years 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 Coppells 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.

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7CIsD Bus registrationThe 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 transportation and DO NOT need a bus pass. ALL other students who ride a school bus will have to acquire a photo identification card (this includes Pre-K students.) The identification card will be required and must be displayed to the bus driver when boarding the bus. Students will be charged a $5.00 fee to replace lost/stolen bus identification cards.

All students must have a bus pass by the first day of school, August 27, 2012. Failure to display the bus pass three times may result in termination of bus service for the remainder of the school year. No refunds will be given to any student who is removed from the bus for disciplinary reasons.

Buses will run as close as possible to the published schedule, however, the first several weeks of school are a period of adjustment. Routes will not run early but may occasionally run late until revisions are made. Bus schedules and times will be posted at each campus during school registration dates, in the local newspaper, and on the district and campus websites. 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 with the school or call 214.496.8090 for these stops.

n Students are expected to ride their designated bus to and from school.

n Students should be at the bus stop 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time of pick up.

Bus pass registrationRegistration will be August 13-18 at the Coppell ISD

Service Center, 1303 Wrangler Circle, located behind Coppell Middle School-West. For more information, call 214.496.8082. STUDENT MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE PHOTO ID.

Monday, August 13, 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.Tuesday, August 14, 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.Wednesday, August 15, 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.Thursday, August 16, 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.Friday, August 17, 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.Saturday, August 18, 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.Saturday, August 25, 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.Regular office hours are 6:45 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 3:45 p.m.

Monday through Friday. (The office will be closed August 21, in order to attend Convocation.)

Please Note: The bus ID card may be obtained at anytime during the school year. The student must have the pass before riding the bus. If you are not available on the above dates, you may come in during regular business hours.

Pay to Ride semester rates will be:1st child - $150.00 2nd child - $120.00 3rd child - $95.00Cash, check, Master Card or Visa will be accepted. A prorated refund will only be issued to students who move out of the Pay to Ride zone or out of the district.Students on free or reduced lunch are eligible for free transportation.

e-Group subscription and portal NewsDont forget to update your childs portal account before

school starts on August 27th. To ensure safety and accuracy, parents need to update their childs portal account by going to the student registration module online to verify all the information (phone numbers, emergency contact, medical, disclosure/picture information) and make any additions or corrections. To make an address change or enroll your child on the portal, please contact your childs campus and make an appointment as soon as possible.n Subscribe to e-groups in the Parent Portal in order to receive

important email communications from the district and your childs campus. Log in to the Parent Portal, click on e-groups at the top of the page (a list of CISD campuses and the district will appear), check the box next to the location(s) you wish to subscribe to, and click submit.

Technical assistance, once registered for the portal, may be obtained by contacting the Portal Help Desk at portalhelp@coppellisd.com.

The 411 on student DisclosureEach year, parents are given four options regarding the

disclosure of student directory information (i.e., name, address, phone number, email address, etc.).

n The first option permits CISD to release all directory informa-tion.

n The second option permits CISD to release information for limited school purposes.*

n The third option permits CISD to release specific informa-tion and requires a letter from the parent with the specific types of information that can be released.

n The fourth option is the most restrictive and does not permit CISD to release any information.* Most questions and misconceptions arise regarding the option

permitting the release of information for limited school purposes. Limited school purposes includes school-related publications such as the yearbook and school newspaper (created by/for students and staff), graduation program, CISD website, and the districts printed publications such as the eXPRESS. In other words, these are publications and broadcast media which are generated by the school or by the district. However, the limited school purposes disclosure option does not apply to local/community newspapers or school-related groups such as the PTO, since they are considered third party outside requestors. For example, if you select the limited school purposes option, and your child is on the honor roll, his/her name will not be released for publication in the local newspaper. If your child is a graduate and the limited school purposes option is selected, your childs name will be listed in the graduation program, however it will not be released to the local newspapers.

Once you have updated your childs information on the portal, you can change it at any time. It is recommended that you make all changes prior to the start of the 2012-2013 school year on August 27th. For more information, visit the parent portal at www.coppellisd.com.

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New school Meal requirementsDue to new regulations from

the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Coppell ISD Child Nutrition Department is implementing new changes to the school menus.

Biggest CHange: Students are now required to have cup of fruit or vegetables on their tray for it to count as a full meal. Anything less than a full meal is charged at a la carte prices. We are limited to how much meat and grains we can offer. Previously, we only had a minimum, now we have to stay within the specified ranges for each age group. This means main entres may not be as large as they have been. Well have to be a little creative to make this work, but have no doubt we can make each meal something our students will enjoy, said Jean Mosley, Director of Child Nutrition.

wHat is already in plaCe: Half of all grains offered must be whole grain rich. Almost all of the grains offered already meet this requirement. Vegetables from the following groups must be offered each week: dark green, orange/red, and legumes. After this requirement is met, there is the option to include starches and other vegetables as well. Child Nutrition has been working towards this goal by serving fresh steamed broccoli, fresh vegetables with low-fat ranch dressing, switching all lettuce to romaine, and offering legumes and a variety of other vegetables.

How you Can Help: Encourage your children to try new veg-etable and fruits. Feel free to join your child at school for breakfast or lunch. Call us at 214.496.8050 if you have questions or concerns. Were here to help!

Meal priCes: LUNCH BREAKFASTElementary Student $2.50 $1.25Middle School Student $2.75 $1.25High School Student $3.00 $1.25Adult $3.25 $1.50

purCHase Meals:ONLINE: To pay online go to www.mynutrikids.com. There is a $1.75

convenience fee per transaction. Payments made by 7:00 a.m. will be in the students account by lunch service that day. Online prepayments are imported to the accounts Monday through Friday. Once the account is open, parents may check the balance anytime.

CHECK: Make checks payable to (School Name) Child Nutrition and bring the check to the cafeteria. Include the students name and ID number or home room number on the check.

CASH: Cash may be brought to the cafeteria for deposit in a students account, or students may pay with cash on a daily basis.

free & reduCed priCe Meals: CISD participates in both the federally funded National School Breakfast and National School Lunch programs, which make nutritious meals available free or at a reduced price to eligible students. Applications are available online or at the school and must be completed annually.

aCCount liMits: Parents may specify which foods students may or may not have. A form is available online at www.coppellisd.com or by contacting your school cafeteria manager. If your student will be attending middle school or high school, you may want to remove previous notes, otherwise the notes on their account will follow them to middle school or high school. Please contact the cafeteria manager at your students school to remove the notes.Menus: Lunch menus are available online at www.coppellisd.com.

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enrollment requirementsYou must be a legitimate Coppell resident to enroll a student

in any Coppell ISD school. All documents must be provided in order to view your students teacher assignment and/or class schedule. A parent or legal guardian must accompany all students under the age of 18 to the school and provide the following documentation:

nnew elementary enrollees1. Original signed lease agreement (signed by lessor and lessee) or signed

settlement statement or deed*2. One current, original utility bill or proof of application (electric, water or gas)*3. Immunization records showing the dates immunizations were administered4. Students social security card5. Students state certified birth certificate6. Identification of parent or legal guardian and/or custody papers7. Withdrawal papers from previously attended school and/or final grade report for

previous school year8. A current email address to establish a parent portal account and to register your

student(s) online

nreturning elementary students1. One current, original utility bill (electric, water, or gas) from the month of July

or August**2. An updated account on the Parent Portal3. Additional immunization records or updates, as needed

* You must present both at time of enrollment. Campuses will make copies of the originals.

** You must present this to your campus on or before Meet the Teacher Night. Campuses will make copies of the originals.

nnew secondary students 1. Original signed lease agreement (signed by lessor and lessee) or signed

settlement statement or deed*2. Two different, original and current utility bills containing the residents name

and address (electric, water, or gas)*3. Immunization records showing the dates immunizations were administered4. Students social security card5. Students state certified birth certificate6. Identification of parent or legal guardian and/or custody papers7. Withdrawal papers from previously attended school and/or final grade report for

previous school year8. A current email address to establish a parent portal account and to register your

student(s) online.nreturning secondary students1. Original signed lease agreement (signed by lessor and lessee) or signed

settlement statement or deed**2. Two different, original and current utility bills containing the residents name

and address (electric, water, or gas)**3. An updated account on the Parent Portal4. Additional immunization records or updates, as needed

* You must present both at time of enrollment. Campuses will make copies of the originals.

** You must present this to your campus before class schedule pick ups. Campuses will make copies of the originals.

Call or visit your campus website to find out dates and times for receiving elementary teacher assignments and secondary class schedules. For more information about enrollment requirements and documentation, visit www.coppellisd.com or contact Karyn Rogers at 214.496.6000.

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CIsD BandDATE EVENT LOCATIONAug. 17 CMS-North Welcome Back Concert CMS-NorthAug. 24 CMS-West Welcome Back Concert CMS-WestAug. 24 CHS Welcome Back Concert CHSSept. 29 CHS Band of America Contest DentonOct. 6 CHS Mesquite Marching Contest Mesquite MemorialOct. 11 West Cadet Band Concert CMS-WestOct. 20 CHS UIL Marching Contest Duncanville HSOct. 25 CMS-East Cadet Band Concert CMS-EastOct. 25 CMS-West Cadet Band Concert CMS-WestOct. 27 CHS Area Marching Contest Mesquite MemorialNov. 2-3 Coppell Middle School All City Tryouts CMS-WestNov. 3 CHS Duncanville Marching Contest Duncanville HSNov. 6 CHS UIL 5A State Marching Contest San AntonioNov. 10 Lone Star Contest-Percussion Line Lewisville-MarcusNov. 13 Coppell Middle School All City Band Concert CHSNov. 15 CHS Region Orchestra Tryouts Duncanville HSDec. 1 CHS Region Orchestra Concert IrvingDec. 6 CMS-West Winter Concert CMS-WestDec. 7-8 CHS All Region Band Tryouts CHSDec. 10 CHS Pre-Area Tryouts Duncanville HSDec. 18 CMS-North Winter Concert CHSDec. 18 CMS-East Winter Concert CMS-EastJan. 12 CHS Area Band Tryouts for All State WacoJan. 18-19 CHS All Region Band Clinic/Concert CoppellFeb. 13-17 CHS All State Band Clinic/Concert San AntonioFeb. 23 CHS UIL Solo Contest CoppellFeb. 26 CMS Pre-UIL Concert CHSMarch 6-7 CMS Concert/Sightreading Contest Midlothian HSMarch 7 CHS Concert CHSApril 4 CHS Pre-UIL Concert CHSApril 11 CMS-West Concert Contest DallasApril 12 CMS-East Concert Contest DallasApril 16-18 CHS UIL Concert/Sightreading Contest Duncanville HSMay 4 CMS All City Solo Contest CMS-WestMay 9 CHS Spring Concert CHSMay 10 CMS-East Concert DallasMay 14 CMS-West Spring Concert CMS-WestMay 16 CMS-North Spring Concert CHSMay 17 CMS-East Concert DallasMay 18 CHS Coppell Solo Contest CHSMay 23 CMS-East Spring Concert CMS-EastMay 27 CHS UIL State Solo Contest Austin

CHs Choral MusicDATE EVENT

Sept. 27-29 TASA Performance/Austin

Oct. 9 Fall Concert/CHS

Nov. 8 5th Grade Honor Choir/CHS

Nov. 16-17 Vivace Dessert Show/CHS

Nov 30-Dec 1 Madrigal Feast/CHS

Dec.18 JV Winter Concert/CHS

Dec. 20 Varsity Winter Concert/CHS

Feb. 26 MS Pre-UIL Competition/CHS

March TBD CHS Pre-UIL Competition/CHS

April10-12 UIL Competition/ DuncanvilleHS

May 3-4 Vivace Spring Show/CHS

May 17 Choir Banquet/Irving Convention Ctr.

May 21 Final Concert/CHS

The cast and crew of Beauty and the Beast took home 5 of their 9 nominations at the Schmidt & Jones awards. Pictured are winners Austin Huens, Emily McIntyre, Sarah Bauer, and Jackie Malish.

Michelle Yi, art student from CHS, won a Gold Seal Award at the Texas Art Education Associations Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) state competition this year. Only 150 Gold Seals are awarded in Texas out of nearly 24,000 entries.

emily Mcintyre (CHs) won the rising Junior award at the national High school Musical theater awards at Broadways Minskoff theatre in new york City this June. the $7,500 award pays for a spot in the six-week pre-college drama program at Carnegie Mellon university in pittsburgh, pa.

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It is time to renew season football tickets for the upcoming season! You may do so by mail or in person at the Coppell High School Field-house from 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday. To retain your reserved seats, tickets must be renewed by Thursday, July 19. You may upgrade your seats Monday, July 23, beginning at 8:00 a.m., on a first-come, first-served basis. Unclaimed tickets will go on sale to the public Monday, July 30. YOU MUST PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS PRIOR TO EXCHANGING. NO tickets will be exchanged prior to July 23, and NO additional tickets may be purchased prior to July 30. Please inform the athletic department if you do NOT plan to renew

Football VARSITYDATE OPPONENT SITE TIMEAug. 24 Midlothian (scrimmage) Away TBASept. 1 Longview SMU 7:00Sept. 7 McKinney Boyd Home 7:30Sept. 14 Rockwall Away 7:30Sept. 21 Garland (Homecoming) Home 7:30Sept. 28 Allen Home 7:30Oct. 12 Hebron* Away 7:30Oct. 19 Flower Mound* Away 7:30Oct. 26 Flower Mound Marcus* Home 7:30Nov. 1 Denton Ryan* Away 7:00Nov. 9 Lewisville* (Senior Night) Home 7:30

JUNIOR VARSITY (Black/Red)Aug. 24 Midlothian (scrimmage) Away TBAAug. 30 Longview Home 5:30/7:00Sept. 6 McKinney Boyd Away 5:30/7:00Sept. 13 Rockwall Home 5:30/7:00Sept. 20 Garland/ Away 5:30/Sept. 27 Allen Away 5:30/7:00Oct. 11 Hebron* Home 5:30/7:00Oct. 18 Flower Mound* Home 5:30/7:00Oct. 25 Flower Mound Marcus* Away 5:30/7:00Oct. 31 Denton Ryan* Home 5:30/7:00Nov. 8 Lewisville* Away 5:30/7:00

VolleyballDATE OPPONENT SITE TEAM TIMEAug. 10 Plano, Poteet (scrimmage) Plano TBAAug. 11 Allen, Highland Park (scrimmage) Allen TBAAug. 14 Pearce, Bishop Lynch (Dual) Home JV,V 3:00/6:00Aug. 14 Pearce, Bishop Lynch (Dual) CMS-N 9A, 9B 3:00/5:00Aug. 17-18 Duncanville Tournament Away V TBAAug. 17 McKinney Boyd Home 9, JV TBAAug. 21 Arlington Away 9, JV, V 5:00Aug. 24-25 Allen Tournament Away V TBAAug. 24 Lake Highlands Home 9, JV 5:00Aug. 28 Lovejoy, Plano East (Dual) Home JV, V 4:30/7:30Aug. 28 Lovejoy CMS-N 9A, 9B 5:00Aug. 30-Sept. 1 Pearland Away V TBASept. 4 Lake Highlands, Sachse LHHS 9, JV, V TBASept. 7 Plano West Home JV, V 5:30Sept. 8 Frisco Tournament Away 9A, JV TBASept. 11 McKinney Home JV, V 5:30Sept. 14 Allen Away V, JV 5:00Sept. 15 McKinney Boyd Tournament Away 9B TBASept. 15 Coppell Invitational Home JV 9:00Sept. 18 McKinney Boyd Home JV, V 5:30Sept. 20 Allen Tournament Away JV TBASept. 21 Hebron* Home 9, JV, V 5:30Sept. 22 Allen Tournament Away JV TBASept. 25 Flower Mound* Away 9, JV, V 5:30Sept. 28 Flower Mound Marcus* Home 9, JV, V 5:30Sept. 29 Lamar Tournament Away 9A, 9B TBAOct. 2 Denton Ryan* Away 9, JV, V 5:30Oct. 5 Lewisville* Home 9, JV, V 5:30Oct. 6 Arlington High Tournament Away 9A, 9B TBAOct. 9 Hebron* Away 9, JV, V 5:30Oct. 12 Flower Mound* Home 9, JV, V 5:30Oct. 16 Flower Mound Marcus* Away 9, JV, V 5:30Oct. 19 Denton Ryan* (Senior Night) Home 9, JV, V 5:30Oct. 23 Lewisville* Away 9, JV, V 5:30

your tickets. If you have any questions, please call Terri Bennett at 214.496.7058.If you would like to renew tickets by mail, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope along with your check payable to Coppell ISD. Payment must be received prior to the deadline date. Mail to: Football Season Tickets, CHS Fieldhouse-Athletic Department, 185 W. Parkway Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019.

tiCket priCes for HoMe gaMes:$60.00 a seat for sections N, O, and P (red chair backs)$50.00 a seat for section Q (bleacher seats)

Cross Country & TrackDATE OPPONENT SITE TEAMAug. 25 Greenhill Relays Greenhill Cross Country Sept. 1 Marcus Invitnl. Flower Mound Marcus Cross Country Oct. 27 District 5-5A Meet Cross Country Nov. 3 Region 1-5A Meet Cross Country Nov. 10 State Meet Cross Country Mar. 2 Coppell Relays CHS Track

swimmingDATE OPPONENT SITE TIMESept. 15 Inter-squad Home TBASept. 29 Frisco Sprint Meet Away 8:00/10:00Oct. 2 Flower Mound Marcus Home 5:00/6:00Oct. 18 Flower Mound Away 5:00/6:00Oct. 20 Dragon Hunt Invitation Southlake TBAOct. 26-27 San Angelo Invitational Away TBAOct. 30 Keller Central Home 5:00/6:00Nov. 6 Highland Park Home 5:00/6:00Nov. 9 Non-TISCA Mansfield TBANov. 16-17 TISCA TBA TBANov. 27 Southlake Away 5:15/6:00Dec. 7-8 Mansfield Invitational Away TBADec. 18 Mansfield Summit Home 5:00/6:00Jan. 8 Richland Home 5:00/6:00Jan. 26 District The Colony TBAFeb. 1 Non-Regional Q TBA TBAFeb. 8-9 Regionals TBA TBAFeb. 22-23 State Austin TBA

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Aug. 14 Centennial Home V 9:00Aug. 16 Southlake Away V 9:00Aug. 16 Wakeland Home V 1:00Aug. 17 Plano East Home V 9:00Aug. 17 Plano West Home V 2:00Aug. 24 Plano West Tournament Home V TBAAug. 25 Plano West Tournament TBA V TBAAug. 28 McKinney Boyd Home V 3:30Sept. 7 Texarkana Tournament Away V TBASept. 8 Texarkana Tournament Away V TBASept. 11 Lewisville Away V 3:45Sept. 12 Coppell JV Tournament Home JV All DaySept. 13 Lewisville JV Home JV 3:45Sept. 15 Doubles Showdown Home V TBDSept. 18 Flower Mound Home V All DaySept. 20 JV Flower Mound Home JV 3:45Sept. 25 Denton Ryan Away V 3:35Sept. 27 Denton Ryan Home JV 3:45

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Oct. 2 FM Marcus Away V 3:45Oct. 3 JV Coppell Tournament Home JV All DayOct. 4 JV FM Marcus Home JV 3:45Oct. 5 Allen Away V 3:45Oct. 9 Hebron Home V 3:45Oct. 11 JV Hebron Away V 3:45Oct. 16 District Playoffs TBA V 3:45Oct. 19 District Semi-finals TBA V 3:45Oct. 20 District Finals TBA V 9:00Oct. 24 JV District Keller JV All DayOct. 26-27 Regionals Abilene All DayOct. 30 JV Colleyville Tournament Grapevine JV All DayNov. 2-3 State Tournament College Station All DayNov. 7 JV Coppell Tournament Home JV All DayNov. 8 Denton Ryan Away JV All DayNov. 13 Central Tournament Keller All DayNov. 14 Grapevine JV Tournament Grapevine JV All Day

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Nov. 7 Creekview, Trinity (scrimmage) Creekview 5:00Nov. 10 LD Bell, Northwest (scrimmage) LD Bell 10:00 a.m.Nov. 12 Plano East Away JV, V 6:00/7:30Nov. 16 Irving MacArthur Home JV, V 6:00/7:30Nov. 20 Frisco Centennial Away JV, V 6:00/7:30Nov. 27 Allen Home JV, V 6:00/7:30Nov. 29-Dec 1 Carrollton-FB Away V TBA Haltom JV Tournament Away JV TBADec. 4 Duncanville Away JV, V 6:00/7:30Dec. 6-8 LD Bell Tournament Away V TBA Grapevine JV Tournament Away JV TBADec. 11 South Grand Prairie Home JV, V 6:30/8:00Dec. 14 Richardson Berkner Home JV, V 6:00/7:30Dec. 18 Rockwall Away JV, V 6:00/7:30Dec. 21 Plano West Away JV, V 6:00/7:30Dec. 27-29 Whataburger Tournament Thomas V TBA Arlington Bowie JV Tourn. Away JV TBAJan. 4 Plano Home JV, V 6:00/7:30Jan. 8 McKinney Home JV, V 6:00/7:30Jan. 11 Flower Mound Marcus* Home JV, V 4:30/7:30Jan. 15 Denton Ryan* Away JV, V 4:30/7:30Jan. 18 Lewisville* Home JV, V 4:30/7:30Jan. 22 Hebron* Home JV, V 4:30/7:30Jan. 25 Flower Mound * Home JV, V 4:30/7:30Jan. 29 Flower Mound Marcus* Away JV, V 4:30/7:30Feb. 1 Denton Ryan* Home JV, V 4:30/7:30Feb. 5 Lewisville* Away JV, V 4:30/7:30Feb. 8 Hebron* Away JV, V 4:30/7:30Feb. 12 Flower Mound* Away JV, V 4:30/7:30

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Nov. 3 Creekview/Denton Guyer/Grapevine Home JV, V TBANov. 6 Mesquite Horn Away JV, V 5:30/7:00Nov. 8 Colleyville Heritage Tourn. Away JV, V TBA/TBANov. 13 Keller Away JV, V 5:00/6:30Nov. 15 Arlington Seguin Tourn. Away V TBANov. 19 Euless Trinity Home JV, V 5:00/6:30Nov. 24 Mansfield Home JV, V 1:00/2:30Nov. 27 North Crowley Away JV, V 6:00/7:30Nov. 30 Grand Prairie Home JV, V 5:30/7:00Dec. 4 R.L. Turner Home JV, V 5:30/7:00Dec. 6 Granbury Tournament Away JV TBADec. 11 Brock Home JV, V 5:00/6:30Dec. 18 McKinney Home JV, V 5:30/7:00Dec. 21 Allen Away JV, V 5:30/7:00Dec. 27 Kaufman Tournament Away JV TBAJan. 4 Denton Ryan* Home JV, V 6:00/7:30Jan. 8 Lewisville* Away JV, V 4:30/6:00Jan. 11 Hebron* Away JV, V 4:30/6:00Jan. 15 Flower Mound* Away JV, V 4:30/6:00Jan. 18 Flower Mound Marcus* Home JV, V 4:30/6:00Jan. 22 Denton Ryan* Away JV, V 4:30/6:00Jan. 25 Lewisville* Home JV, V 4:30/6:00Jan. 29 Hebron* Home JV, V 4:30/6:00Feb. 1 Flower Mound* Home JV, V 4:30/6:00Feb. 5 Flower Mound Marcus* Away JV, V 4:30/6:00

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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 in 2013.

Summer 2012 projects in progress include:n Denton Creek Carpet and wash fountains replacementn Pinkerton Roof, siding, gutters on gymn Valley Ranch Playground equipmentn New Tech (400 wing) - A/C unit replacementn CHS Weather-proofing of all expansion and control jointsn Administration Building Upstairs A/C unit additionn District-wide Hail-damaged roof replacement

With over 600 combined years of service, (421 in Coppell ISD), this years 24 retirees were honored 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 Sieling, Yolanda Bangert, Karen Nix, Mimi Baker, Jamey Dubbs. (Back row) Mike Shirley, Alan Pletcher, Donna Garrett, Brad Chasteen, Joe Mehling, Michael Cooke.

District Teachers of the Year Susan Hall/Mockingbird Elementary (above) and Charlie Perryman/NTH@C (below) drive away in cars donated for the summer by Lewisville Volkswagen.

policy of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of DisabilityIn 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 the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Contact Rhonda Carr, Executive Director for Intervention Services at 214.496.6913 for information about ADA and Section 504. Brad Hunt, Assistant Superintendent for Administration, is the Title IX Coordinator for the district and can be reached at 214.496.6000.

Interested in subbing?Coppell ISD strives to employ the most qualified applicants;

therefore, certified applicants and registered nurses will be considered first for an invitation to any upcoming orientations. Coppell ISD monitors staffing needs throughout the year and hires substitutes as needed.

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 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. It is only necessary to attend one session. This orientation is limited to only those substitutes who subbed with CISD during the 2011-12 school year.

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Semester (Secondary)FALL: August 27 - January 18 .......88 daysAugust 27 - October 5 .................... 29 daysOctober 9 - November 16 .............. 29 daysNovember 26 - January 18 ............ 30 days

SPRING: January 22 - June 5 ...... 89 daysJanuary 22 - March 1 ...................... 28 daysMarch 4 - April 19........................... 29 daysApril 22 - June 5 .............................. 32 days

Grading periods9 Week (Elementary)August 27 - October 26 ..................43 daysOctober 29 - January 18 .................45 daysJanuary 22 - March 28 ....................42 daysApril 1 - June 5 ................................47 days

school HoursElementary K-5 ........ 7:50 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.Middle School .......... 7:40 a.m. - 3:18 p.m.CHS ........................... 8:20 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.NTH@C ..................... 8:40 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

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Good Attendance is Important Parents and students, please remember that attendance is vital each and every day that school is in session. Not only do students miss valuable instruction time and assignments when they are absent, but the rest of the class learning environment 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 means that if nearly 1,500 students on a single day are absent across grades K-12 district-wide, Coppell could lose enough state funding to equal one teacher's salary. Please join Coppell ISD in encouraging good attendance during scheduled class days.

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KDFW-TV ....Channel 4KXAS-TV ......Channel 5WFAA-TV .....Channel 8KTVT-TV ....Channel 11KRLD Radio ...1080 AMWBAP Radio ...820 AM

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District Officesvonita white administration Bldg. ..........214.496.6000 200 S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, TX 75019 FAX: 214.496.6036

Bilingual/ESL 214.496.6050Communications/PR 214.496.6058Curriculum 214.496.7044Education Foundation 214.496.6054Gifted and Talented 214.496.6050Human Resources 214.496.6039Staff Development 214.496.7002Substitute Coordination 214.496.6052Superintendent 214.496.8002

Brock Center 268 Southwestern Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019

Intervention Svcs. (Spec. Ed.) 214.496.6955

support services 1303 Wrangler Circle, Coppell, TX 75019

Accounts Payable 214.496.6016Business Office 214.496.6006Child Nutrition 214.496.8050Custodial Services 214.496.8035Facility Use 214.496.8082Maintenance and Grounds 214.496.8040Print Shop 214.496.8076Purchasing/Risk Management 214.496.6026Technology 214.496.6900Transportation 214.496.8078

inclement weather information ...............214.496.8901

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CampusCoppell High school .........................214.496.6100185 West Parkway Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019Mike Jasso, Principal FAX: 214.496.6166Athletics ..........................................214.496.7050

new tech High @ Coppell ..............214.496.5900 113 Samuel Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019Deana Harrell, DirectorFAX: 214.496.5906

Coppell Middle school-east ...........214.496.6600400 Mockingbird Lane, Coppell, TX 75019Laura Springer, PrincipalFAX: 214.496.6603

Coppell Middle school-north .......... 214.496.7100120 Natches Trace, Coppell, TX 75019Dr. Leanne Dorhout, PrincipalFAX: 214.496.7103

Coppell Middle school-west ..........214.496.8600 1301 Wrangler Circle, Coppell, TX 75019Vern Edin, PrincipalFAX: 214.496.8606

austin elementary .............................214.496.7300161 South Moore Road, Coppell, TX 75019Laurie ONeill, PrincipalFAX: 214.496.7306

Cottonwood Creek elementary ..........214.496.8300 615 Minyard Drive, Coppell, TX 75019Dr. Andra Penny, PrincipalFAX: 214.496.8306 denton Creek elementary ............214.496.8100250 Natches Trace, Coppell, TX 75019Bryan McLain, PrincipalFAX: 214.496.8106

lakeside elementary ........................214.496.7600 1100 Village Parkway, Coppell, TX 75019Gema Hall, PrincipalFAX: 214.496.7606

Mockingbird elementary ................214.496.8200 300 Mockingbird Lane, Coppell, TX 75019Pam Mitchell, PrincipalFAX: 214.496.8206

pinkerton elementary ...................214.496.6800 260 Southwestern Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019Kristi Mikkelsen, PrincipalFAX: 214.496.6806

town Center elementary .................214.496.7800 185 N. Heartz Road, Coppell, TX 75019Angie Applegate, PrincipalFAX: 214.496.7806

facebookvalley ranch elementary ................214.496.85009800 Rodeo Drive, Irving, TX 75063Cynthia Kirven Arterbery, PrincipalFAX: 214.496.8506

wilson elementary ............................214.496.7500 200 S. Coppell Road, Coppell, TX 75019Chris Nester, PrincipalFAX: 214.496.7506

victory place @ Coppell (aep/daep) .... 214.496.8032550 N. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, TX 75019Ron-Marie Johnson, PrincipalFAX: 214.496.8027

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.

Coppell Independent School District200 S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, TX 75019 214.496.6000 www.coppellisd.com

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