I know that everyone is ready to roll at 100% after a full week off. It is always great to get time off to get rested and rejuvenated! We will will have a long stretch to the finish line with no extended breaks because of snow/ice days that we have had to take. Please do not forget that we will attend school on Good Friday which is April 18th and Memorial day which falls on May 26th.
Testing
We will soon enter testing season at Corsicana High School and all schools across the state and the country. It is never a popular time for anyone, but it is something that must occur. I want to remind all of our stakeholders of the importance of state testing. We work hard at Corsicana High School to teach the state standards and to teach them in the proper sequence so that our students are learning at optimal levels each day. It is never our intent to give them “test overkill” but it is our job to ensure that they are ready! Parents, we ask that you remind your child about the importance of the STAAR test. Let’s get it out the way on the first try! At CHS we take the following STAAR tests:
*Algebra I
*Biology I
*English I and II
*US History
Our first STAAR EOC tests will be English I and II. The tests will be: English I-Monday, March 31 and English II-Tuesday, April 1.
Say No to BullyingIf you ask me about something I have zero tolerance for, I will quickly tell you bullying. I simply do not like it! I think it’s stupid! The biggest way for students to bully today is through cyber bullying. The unique thing about cyber bullying is that it is often fueled by anonymity. This is where someone creates a pseudo facebook or twitter page and use it to talk badly about another student. This is not cool! If we want to take the time out to say something about someone, try to say something nice about them or simply don’t say anything at all. Let’s spend more time loving and uplifting one another. We can surely get more accomplished that way!
Gear Up Shining Stars
The Region 12 education service center who manages our Gear Up grant has recognized four of our teachers as this month’s Gear Up “Shining stars!” The following teachers have been recognized: Amanda Waits, Cathy Privitt, Matt Stoddard, and Serena Bostic. They were recognized because they each have a clear, ongoing plan for implementing the TI Navigator into their lessons. Congratulations to these teachers!
Where is My Counselor?
All CHS counselors are currently meeting with current 8th grade students at Collins Middle School. The counselors are going over the new graduation plans and endorsements with the students and their parents. They should be wrapped up soon and will be back at CHS to take care of any need you may have.
UIL Academics
The UIL academic competition is fast approaching! We have been working harder than ever to bring the hardware back to Corsicana! Students, please make sure you are attending all of your mandatory UIL practices. Our UIL OAP team has been working super hard. They have attended and hosted several clinics in order to get better. I feel that CHS will have its best showing at the UIL competition this school year! Go Tigers! #HomeofChampions
Extracurricular Updates
Soccer! Soccer! Soccer! Our boys soccer team is in the hunt for the district championship! Let’s go out and cheer them on to victory to help make this happen!
Softball started district play with a bang and picked up their first win against Jacksonville! They have their next district game at John Tyler this Tuesday! Go Softball!
Baseball has started off great! They have played a tough schedule against many 5A powers and have come out victoriously. They start district play at John Tyler this Tuesday! Go Baseball!
Tennis is doing an amazing job as usual! As the defending district and area champions they never disappoint with their championship play. Their next tournament is March 21st in Waco! Go Tennis!
Shout out to our CHS Band and CHS Calicos. Each one of these group has just returned from out of state trips representing CHS! The band went to Philadelphia and New York City, and the Calicos went to Walt Disney World!
Congratulations to all of the young ladies who made the 2014-2015 Corsicana High School cheer squads! They are:
Mascots
Jamie Bonner
Jamison Teague
Freshmen Squad
Madison Pond
Alyssa Cantu
Jayci Hightower
Beyonce Morales
Kayla Shelton
Ally Aldama
Isabel Robinson
Alison Andrews
Haley Ovalle
Junior Varsity Squad
Ashlynd Ray
Lauren Lane
Karen Oieda
Jessica Harper
Allika Roman
Taya Orth
Courtney Shirley
Macee Curry
Chelsea Vandiver
Varsity Squad
Claire Vadasey
Dominique Williams
Alisa Horn
Tyshiana Anderson
Moesha Tolliver
Reagan Bounds
Emily Stovall
Kursten Smith
Caroline Kennemore
Caroline Talley
Dolcya Gilmore
Katie Brady
Delaney Johnson
McKenna Watkins
Emily Young
Jordan Bruce
Logan Melton
Please stay updated with all of the Corsicana High School happenings by
clicking hereSenior Cheerleaders at Mock Tryouts
With Jasmine Rice-Headed to Prairie View A&M University!!!
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