Daily Announcements

Welcome to Clarksville High School!

Clarksville ISD Vision Statement: Be all you can be at CISD!

Clarksville ISD Mission Statement: It is the mission of the Clarksville Independent School district in partnership with the community to develop life long learners that become productive citizens in an ever changing global society.

Dressed to Impress! Clarksville Boy's Basketball team is ready for a winning season. Team members pictured are: Jordon Jones, Chris Mitchell, Anthony Miles, H.B. Rosser, Jarrian Roberts, Centa' Reeves, Dariel Rosser, and Radente Edwards.

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You are Cordially Invited to a Presentation on:

How to Create an Extra-Ordinary

Relationship with Your Child

With Guest Speaker

Aric Bostick

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

6:30 p.m.

at the Paris High School Auditorium

Aric Bostick has been nicknamed "Mr. Enthusiasm!" He is known throughout the country for his "Pure Energy" and his ability to fire up and inspire any audience. He is one of America's top youth success and leadership speakers.

You are a very important part of your child's success and self-esteem and most parents just don't know what it takes to connect with their son or daughter.

Aric has worked with over 250,000 young people across the country from ages 9 to 22 and the issues are the same everywhere. Students these days don't believe in themselves, they question their innate dreams and desires, and they feel pressure to be perfect. In this presentation, Aric will help you learn how to overcome these barriers creating an Extra-Ordinary Relationship with your Child!

Children are Welcome!

For more information about Aric, visit www.aricbostick.com.

Presentation sponsored by Region 8 ESC

Adult Education Needs Assessment

GED Classes Clarksville ISD

November 2008

Are you interested in GED classes or know someone who might be?

Requirements:

You must commit to the following:

Attend 12 hours of New Student Orientation and participate in a baseline assessment
Attend GED classes two evenings per week for three hour sessions
Attend classes for the Spring Semester 2009 and participate in a progress assessment

If you are interested, please see Tonya Nelson at Clarksville High School to sign up or contact her by phone at 903-427-3891, 512. You will need to provide your name, age, address, and two phone numbers.

Contest/Scholarship opportunities for ALL high school students:

The First Freedom Student Competition is a national essay contest offering 9th - 12th grade students an opportunity to compete for awards, as they examine the history, current importance and relevance of religious freedom in their lives.

Awards: $3,000 First place award; $1,500 Second place award; $750 Third place award. For participation guidelines and registration visit:

http://www.firstfreedom.org/education/students.html. Deadline for entering is November 24, 2008.

If interested in submitting an essay, you may also receive a copy of the guidlines in the office.

The Gallery Collection Create-A- Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest is offering a first prize of $10,000.

To enter, students must design a greeting card and submit it for judging. Go to www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship.htm for complete rules and entry information! Deadline for entering is Janurary15, 2009.

The Young Voices Foundation - Young Voices of America Speak their Music. This poetry contest is open to all grades. Visit http://www.youngvoicesfoundation.org/writingcontests.html for guidelines. Deadline is October 31st.

Students, Parents, and Teachers! - The Department of Education has launched a new resource for students to learn about college, college prep, and financial aid. This resource will benefit all students in grades 9-12. It is designed by students and features first person accounts of students who overcame challenges to going to college such as peer pressure, lack of family support, and financial barriers. Visit this new website at: www.college.gov.

Check out the NEW "Lunch Money Now" program available this school year. You can access this new program under the Lunch Room/Menus tab on the district's website (www.clarksvilleisd.net).

Daily Announcements

Parent Grade Viewer is up and running!!

The online grade book viewer is now accessible. All parents will receive a letter with instructions and their child's Portal ID. You must have your child's Portal ID to access their grades. If you do not receive a letter by Thursday, September 18, please contact your child's campus. You may access the viewer through our online gradebook.

Where are people when they visit the www.clarksvilleisd.net web site. Look at the map to find out!