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Message From The Editor…Hello! Hello! Hello! To all of the students, parents and staff of Cedar Hill Collegiate High School! I am Maria Burke, editor ofthe CHCHS Newsletter and I would like to take this opportunity to welcome back all returning students and extend a heartyCollegiate “Welcome” to all new students, parents and staff. I look forward to meeting and working with as many of you aspossible during this upcoming school year.As we embark on a new school year, I would like to take a moment to encourage ALL parents to GET INVOLVED!!! Beinga part of the Collegiate family requires a lot of work and it calls for dedication and commitment from everyone. Your childrenneed you! We need you! And believe me , there is more than enough work to go around. PTSA, Booster Club, HospitalityCommittee, Communications Committee, Newsletter Committee , Volunteer Coordinators, Administrative Assistance –the list goes on and on!According to numerous researchers, not only is parental involvement encouraged – it is essential to the success and well-beingof our students. A research study conducted by the Michigan Department of Education shares the following:‣86% of the general public believes that support from parents is the most important way to improve the schools. 4‣Lack of parental involvement is the biggest problem facing public schools. 5‣ Decades of research show that when parents are involved students have 6 :•Higher grades, test scores, and graduation rates•Better school attendance•Increased motivation, better self-esteem•Lower rates of suspension•Decreased use of drugs and alcohol•Fewer instances of violent behavior‣Family participation in education was twice as predictive of students’ academic success as family socioeconomic status.Some of the more intensive programs had effects that were 10 times greater than other factors. 7‣The more intensely parents are involved, the more beneficial the achievement effects. 8‣The more parents participate in schooling, in a sustained way, at every level -- in advocacy, decision-making and oversightroles, as fund-raisers and boosters, as volunteers and para-professionals, and as home teachers -- the better for studentachievement. 9So come on parents! Aren’t your children worth the extra time and effort? YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE. As a matterof fact – you make all of the difference in the world! Let’s have an awesome year together! Hope to see ya soon!Sources: 4 Rose, Gallup, & Elam, 1997 ; 5 Rose, Gallup, & Elam, 1997 ; 6 Parent Teacher Association7 Walberg (1984) in his review of 29 studies of school–parent programs. ; 8 Cotton, K., Wikelund, K., Northwest RegionalEducational Laboratory, School Improvement Research Series. In Parent Involvement in Education.9 Williams, D.L. & Chavkin, N.F. (1989). Essential elements of strong parent involvement programs. Educational Leadership,47, 18-20
A Message From Interim Principal, Jackie Fagan"Welcome back! I am extremely honored that the school district has named me Interim principal of Cedar Hill CollegiateHigh School and wish Ms. <strong>Rodgers</strong> all the best in her new position. I am aware of the anticipation and eagerness thataccompanies new leadership in any organization. I know that change can provoke both excitement and anxiety. I vow tocontinue to pursue excellence; to maintain the essences and excellence by which this school was built; and to serve andsupport each of you to reach our goals in the 2012-2013 school year. We truly have an incredible year ahead of us!“-Jackie FaganInterim PrincipalAbout Ms. Fagan…Ms. Fagan begin her 17 th year in education proudly serving the Collegiate High School community in the role of theinstructional leader. Born and raised right here in the DFW metroplex, she comes from a long lineage of seasonededucators. This family influence has shaped her personal standard of caring for each of her students in the same mannerin which she has faith that another educator is caring for her son, Camden.She graduated from Arlington’s Sam Houston High School. She received her B.A. degree from University of Texas inArlington in Exercise Sports Studies with a minor in English and Education and her Masters in EducationAdministration from Texas Christian University. Ms. Fagan’s professional experience includes Teacher, Coach, andTeacher Coordinator in Grand Prairie ISD and it has continued as an Assistant Principal, District Coordinator, andDean of Instruction in Cedar Hill ISD.From preparing students in the classroom for the real world to bridging community college students to a four-yearuniversity, Ms. Fagan’s career in education has afforded her many rewarding experiences. Still, she continues to inspirethe innovative minds of the young adults of whom she feels so fortunate to be surrounded by – she hopes as much as theyinspire her!
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