Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

CFBISD Attains Highest Graduation Rate in District History

Posted/span> on June 14, 2018 in District News

The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District made history by attaining a 95.2% graduation rate. “Through deliberate focus on each student, the CFBISD team has made great gains in the graduation rate. Our graduation teams support each individual student, they learn their story, and they help the student achieve. Our commitment to every student is paying off,” said Dr. Bobby Burns, superintendent.

The 2016 graduation rate was 94.3%. The District has seen a steady increase in the graduation rate since 2008 when the graduation rate was 82.5%.

CFB Athletes Earn Over $8.6 Million in Scholarships

Posted/span> on June 14, 2018 in Athletics, Creekview, District News, Ranchview, Smith High School, Turner High School

CFB athletes from all four high schools, 128 students in total, have received scholarships totaling $8,696,815.00 for the 2017-2018 school year. These student-athletes were given these full-ride college scholarships for their academic accomplishments, as well as for their athletic abilities.

Ranchview High School – Back to School Information 2018-2019

Posted/span> on June 13, 2018 in Ranchview

EOC Summer Testing Dates

Creekview High School – Contact Summer School for more information 972-968-4835.
Monday, June 25^th – English I
Tuesday, June 26^th – Algebra, Biology, and US History
Wednesday, June 27^th – English II
Thursday, June 28^th – Make Up Testing

PLATO Summer Sessions

Tuesdays and Thursdays only
July 31 – August 17^th 9:00am – noon
$20 for as many semesters as you can complete!

New Student and Freshmen Orientation

Thursday, August 9^th – 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Schedules for 2018-2019 available for on-line viewing

Thursday, August 9^th

Summer Graduation

Tuesday, August 14^th 7:00 pm
Administration Building, Pearl Street, Carrollton

First Day of School

Monday, August 20^th Tardy bell rings at 8:20 am
A schedule will be printed for each student.

Meet the Teacher Night

Monday, September 17^th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm

See the Ranchview website for more information

Summer athletic practices and work outs
Volleyball practice starts August 1; Football and Cross country practices start August 6.
School supply list

Class of 2019 Senior Pictures – Prestige Portraits

In order to be included in the yearbook, seniors must be photographed by Prestige Portraits. It is FREE to take the senior portrait. We encourage you to make arrangements to take senior pictures over the summer! That is one less thing to worry about during senior year. For more information visit www.prestigeDFW.com

Capital One Employees Volunteer to Beautify Field Campus

Posted/span> on June 13, 2018 in Community Partners, District News, Field

Nearly 70 employees from the Capital One Plano office spent the day beautifying the campus of Vivian Field Middle School. The employees, part of the Analyst Group in the Auto Finance Division, landscaped the front of the campus and painted the halls of the school.

Kevin Haynes, Capital One Community Service Team leader said, “We really like to reinvest back into our community.”

Capital One encourages its employees to give back to the local community through service projects each quarter. The culture of giving at Capital One was evident as the employees beautified the school.

Stephanie Jimenez, principal, said, “The partnership between the Capital One employees and CFBISD is an opportunity to engage in the betterment of their shared community.”

View more photos from this event in our Flickr Gallery.

A post shared by CFBISD (@cfbisd) on Jun 12, 2018 at 1:10pm PDT

Ranchview Student Named Scholar Athlete of the Week

Posted/span> on June 13, 2018 in Athletics, District News, Ranchview

Ranchview High School student, Maina Atluri, has been named as Dale Hansen’s Buick/GMC Scholar Athlete of the Week. Atluri will be featured on local ABC affiliate, Channel 8, on July 15, at 10:35 p.m.

First CFB Bus Begins Service

Posted/span> on June 13, 2018 in District News

CFBISD is transitioning our bus service from Dallas County Schools to an in-house CFB Bus service. During this transition process, CFB is purchasing 10 new buses to enhance service for the 2018-2019 school year. Our first CFB bus has arrived and will be in service August 1.

2018 Summer STEM Camp for Grades 6-8

Posted/span> on June 13, 2018 in Barbara Bush, STEM

Elks Grant Heart Challenge Course to Furneaux

Posted/span> on June 12, 2018 in District News, Furneaux, P.E., Health, and Wellness

Furneaux Elementary was the first of twenty-six (26) elementary schools to begin teaching The Heart Challenge Course to its students. Carrollton-Farmers Branch Elementary Physical Education Department was the recipient of a $4,000 grant from the Irving Elks Lodge during the 2017-2018 school year. The Irving Elks combined a $2500 Gratitude Grant and a $1500 Anniversary Grant in order to purchase this equipment for CFB Elementary PE classes for use during the school year. The obstacle course that represents the four chambers of the heart and teaches students how blood circulates through the body will rotate among all elementary schools beginning in the fall of 2018.

Blanton Nurse Saves Life of Campus Visitor

Posted/span> on June 12, 2018 in Blanton, District News

At the June 7 School Board Meeting, the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD) School Board honored Blanton Elementary School Nurse Lisa Avignone for her life-saving actions.

In February of this school year, a visitor at Blanton Elementary went into cardiac arrest. Blanton Nurse Lisa Avignone administered CPR for 11 minutes and provided three AED defibrillator shocks to the patient. Nurse Avignone’s training, calm demeanor and quick action saved the life of the visitor at Blanton that day.

The Carrollton City Council also honored Nurse Avignone for her actions at a recent Council Meeting. The School Board honored Lisa Avignone for her heroism and life-saving actions.

You can view the presentation to Lisa Avignone at the Board Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOXYyygEclk

Polk Named National AVID Demonstration Site

Posted/span> on June 12, 2018 in District News, Polk

At the June 7 School Board Meeting, the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD) School Board honored Polk Middle School for being named a National AVID Demonstration site.

Polk Middle School will be a National Demonstration School for the AVID Program for the 2018-2019 school year. This distinction is the highest honor an AVID school can attain. Through a rigorous process, only the top 3% of AVID schools achieve this honor. In total, only 193 schools globally have received this recognition.

AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. The mission of AVID is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

Watch the AVID recognition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAPhEfC5quQ

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