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Manufacturing Initiative Provides Real-World Experience

CFBISD Partners with Local Manufacturers for Workforce Readiness

The Mary Grimes Initiative is a partnership between Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, the Dallas County Community College District and local manufacturers including Alexandria Industries, Haas, Applegate, Hilite International and Western Extrusions.

The manufacturers participating in the initiative have opened up their facilities for our current students to enjoy tours and hands-on experiences. The students learned about employment opportunities for summer employment and employment post-graduation. For example, students from CFB were employed by Western Extrusions in the summer of 2018. Some students have continued to work at Western Extrusions during the school year.

This partnership creates authentic work-based opportunities for students interested in the fields of manufacturing and welding, ultimately producing model employees for manufacturing groups in and around the CFBISD communities.

The following Pathways and Certifications are offered to CFB students because of this partnership:

  • Welding and Manufacturing
  • Advanced Manufacturing and Design Certification
  • Gas metal Arc Welding Certification
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certification
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration Certifications

Manufacturing Initiative Provides Real-World Experience

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zSpace Visits CFB

zSpace Visits CFBzSpace is a California-based company that utilizes a platform by the same name, that provides highly realistic visualization and natural 3D interaction to designs. Also used by the U.S. military, zSpace allows students to learn through Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality experiences. On Feb. 28, he company visited R. L. Turner and Ranchview High Schools with their interactive trailer. Students were able to enjoy the technology hands-on and see its applications in nearly every area of study. The zSpace trailer is has with 10 computers for students so they may experience objects by “lifting” them off of the computer screen and manipulate them in all angles.

Career & Technology Education

Wearing special glasses, students could see objects such as an automobile engine or a human heart floating in space. Using buttons on the stylus, students were able to look at exploded-views of objects to see how they worked internally. Thanks to haptic feedback in the stylus, students could feel the pulse of blood as it passed through the 3D beating heart floating in front of their screens. CFB’s Career & Technology Education department provides many real world experiences for students interested in various career paths. Students taking part in the Virtual Reality experience with zSpace have interests ranging from computer programming to biochemistry.

View more photos from this event in our Flickr gallery.

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2015 RLT Alumna Among Top 25 Stanford Graduates

2015 RLT Alumna Among Top 25 Stanford GraduatesMichelle Bach, a 2015 graduate of R. L. Turner High School, is among the top 25 Stanford graduates for 2019. For being in the top 25 in her class, Bach will receive the prestigious Sterling Award at graduation this May. Stanford University states, “The Sterling Award is one of our most selective academic awards. It is based on overall academic performance. It is presented to the top 25 students each year, who majored in a Humanities and Sciences department or program. President Sterling, for whom the award was named, was a distinguished Chancellor and former President of the university. It was during his tenure, from 1949 to 1968, that Stanford achieved national prominence, in part through Sterling’s efforts to create “steeples of excellence,” clusters of top scholars that would attract the best students in the country.”

BioMed Program

While at Turner, Bach was enrolled in the BioMed Academy. While in BioMed, Bach became a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Additionally, Bach was the valedictorian of her graduating class at RLT. Bach stated, “my experiences helped cultivate my interest in medicine and public health. I was able to witness first-hand the invaluable physician-patient interaction.” Bach is graduating with an interdisciplinary major called Science, Technology, and Society. Her extracurricular activities include conducting research, volunteering at a free clinic, teaching, and singing.

When asked for advice she would give to current students in CFB, she stated “Find things that you’re passionate about–something that you absolutely love doing! It could be singing, dancing, sports, research, community service, history, english literature, etc. Continue to pursue those passions in college and in life!”

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CTE Field Trip Generates Interest in Careers

On Jan. 29, students gained new interest in careers on the CTE field trip to 4 local businesses. Students in the CTE (Career and Technical Education) program visited Alexandria Industries, Applegate EDM, Hilite International, and Western Extrusions. All four businesses are within a 2 mile radius of the R. L. Turner High School campus, making them strong potential employers for CFB students in the near and distant future. The field trip was offered to interested students in all CFB high schools. Students had the opportunity to learn about welding and manufacturing careers, and to meet people already working in that industry.

Local Support

CTE’s manufacturing and welding community partners are dedicated to creating on-site learning opportunities for students in CFB. Students who were on this trip were given the opportunity to apply for internships and part-time employment. The CTE department is continuing to create strong educational pathways within the district to make students marketable to local employers and beyond.

CTE Field Trip Generates Interest in Careers

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Law Academy Receives $500 Grant from DAYL

Law Academy Receives $500 Grant froM DAYLThe Dallas Area Young Lawyers Foundation has awarded a $500 grant to the Law and Criminal Justice Academy at Creekview High School. The grant has been awarded to help keep competitive travel for Mock Trial and Moot Court accessible to all talented students, regardless of their financial position. Law Academy Director, Jonathan Ray, stated, “CFBISD appreciates all of our community partners.  Thank you, DAYL Foundation for your support of public education!”.

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CHS Mock Trial Team Attends Chicago Judicial Conference

Mock Trial students in Creekview High School‘s Law and Criminal Justice Academy wrapped up their 2017-2018 competitive season by attending the YMCA Youth and Government National Judicial Conference in Chicago. To qualify for this tournament, Creekview Mock Trial advanced as District Champions and placed 2nd at the State Tournament last January and Moot Court advanced having been both District and State Champions.

The Mock Trial team of Kasi Reed, Anonik Tep, R’Mani Ervin, Yusraa Tariq, and Amena Tep brought home 4th place, which is the highest National placement of any Mock Trial team in Creekview’s history. Additionally, rising Junior Yusraa Tariq won a National Champion Best Witness Award.

Final rankings for Moot Court have been delayed and are still pending, but the State Champion team of Simon Pena and Joanna Boyer garnered the praise of both judges and competitors at the tournament.

This year’s Mock Trial case was a criminal case dealing with a woman who killed her sleeping spouse and claimed self-defense under a Battered Women’s Syndrome theory. The Moot Court case dealt with a student who claimed that a school district’s suspending him for a tweet made off campus that included threatening language about a teacher purported to be sexually harassing female students violated his first amendment right to free speech.

Law and Criminal Justice Academy director, Jonathan Ray, stated, “please join me in congratulating these students, particularly Class of 2018 students Kasi Reed, Anonik Tep, and Simon Peña, for whom this has been their final tournament representing Creekview.”

See more photos from this event in our Flickr gallery.

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RLT Students Earn Industry Certifications

RLT Students Earn Industry CertificationsR. L. Turner High School is pleased to recognize 38 students who earned industry certifications this academic year. Through the intensive certification program, these students have gained essential career skills in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Marketing and Veterinary Medical Applications. These program areas will promote a successful transition to postsecondary education and the workforce.

Students with these certifications have received the necessary background and knowledge in their respective fields of interest that will lead them to a valuable and meaningful career. To earn the certification, each student completed the required coursework and passed a rigorous final exam.

“Providing these types of industry certifications to our students is an opportunity for them to start their futures past Turner and dive into the next portion of their journey better prepared, the work that they have done to achieve these certification gives them a glimpse of life in a big world.”  Rene’ Hillgartner/Marketing Education, DECA Advisor

Endorsed by industry experts such as Bayer CropScience, Express Employment Professionals, and Southwest Airlines, and powered by iCEV, the certifications enhance student résumés and help them stand out to prospective colleges and employers. The certifications reflect current industry standards in order to ensure students are career-ready.

“Our goal in collaborating with industry partners to build certifications was to provide students with a meaningful, valuable validation of the skills they have developed through their coursework, ” said Dusty Moore, President, iCEV. “The certifications are meant to have an immediate positive impact on students as they plan for their future after high school, whether that is attending college or joining the workforce.  On behalf of CEV Multimedia and our industry partners, we congratulate all students at R.L. Turner High School for this tremendous accomplishment. ”

The certification recipients include:

Andres Lopez – NCLCA Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification; Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Andy Segura – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Angel Espinoza – Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Angelica Luna – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Angie Perez – Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Bryson Looney – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Chelsey Salazar – Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Cinthya Rios – Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Daisy Martinez – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Daniel Guadiana – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Danielle Martinez – Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
David Avila – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Delanie Adair – Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Diana Ramos – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Dylhan Orellana – Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Emely Yanez – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Giselle Reyes – Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Grace Parada – Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Hillary Martinez – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Hunter Parker – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Ivana Alcala – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Jesus Marban – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Johana Mendez – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Jose Otero – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Julio Montenegro – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Lizbeth Banda – NCLCA Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification
Lizette Wiggins – Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Mara Macias-Razo – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Michelle Fernandez Beltran – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Montayvia Miller – Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Natalia Navarrette – Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Nayeli Alvarado – Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Paola Rangel – Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Raul Garcia – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Sahil Jiwani – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Tania De Leon – NCLCA Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification
Victor Martinez – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification
Zebedeo Quintanilla – Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification

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