CSCISD College Readiness/ CTE Newsletter

Spring 2014 Carrizo Springs Consolidated Independent School District Volume 1, Issue 1

New Requirements for Entering Freshman

HB5 requires that entering Freshman students follow mation sessions to 8th grade students during
a new degree plan. Students and parents now have registration days at Jr. High on February 14,
the option to choose a Career Pathway that will en- 19, & 20 and parents on February 25, 2014 at
able each child to gain knowledge in the areas of: the CSHS Auditorium.

Education & Training

Hospitality and Tourism

Health Science

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Architecture and Construction

Kids are
Agriculture, Food and natural Resources
first at
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
cscisd
Business Management and Administration

Information Technology

CSHS Counselor, Sandra Salazar and Rosalinda

Ortiz, College Readiness/CTE Coordinator gave infor-

CSHS Seniors attend SWTJC College Day

The roots
of 46 seniors along with Senior
Sponsor Margarito Ayala, Coun-
bassadors.

Students were able to visit one-

Welding students. Students
toured the Uvalde SWTJC cam-
selor, Sandra Salazar, and Col- pus and gained information
education lege Readiness/CTE Coordina-
tor Rosalinda Ortiz were wel-
on-one with faculty in different
academic and technical pro-
about Registration and Finan-
cial Aid.
are bitter, comed by SWTJC Administra-
tion, faculty, and student am-
grams. A BBQ hamburger lunch
was cooked by the SWTJC

but the
fruit is
sweet.
-Aristotle
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Criminal Justice Classes Tour US Border Patrol Station

Education On Monday, March 17, 2014,

the high school students en-
is the most rolled in Criminal Justice and
members of the Law Enforce-
powerful ment Club traveled to the US
Border Patrol Station to tour
weapon the facility and learn about
which you safety and security as it re-
lates to the federal branch of
can use to government.
change the
world.
Students were engaged in
demonstrations covering
physical training, K-9 han-
dling, horse patrol, fire arms
and alien processing. Special-
ized agents described a vari-
ety of skills and knowledge
for anyone interested in pur-
suing a career in law enforce-
ment.
Law Enforcement, public
safety, corrections and secu-
rity is just one of the many
possible Career and Technical
(CTE) programs offered at
CSCISD. Thomas Marroquin
is the criminal justice teacher
and splits his time between
teaching classes and CSCISD
campus security. together.

Nelson
Mandela

SWTJC Senior Registration

On March 26, 2014, SWTJC Outreach Department visited CSHS to register seniors for Summer and
Fall classes. Students were taught to read a degree plan and choose appropriate courses that would
enable them to gain credit towards their associate and/or bachelors degree.

Genius

without

education

is like

silver in

the mine.
Seniors visit TAMIU
Seniors toured Texas A&M In-
ternational University in Laredo
Benjamin on March 31, 2014. Students
were lead on a walking tour ness Center and the Recrea-
which included dormitories, tional Center.
Library, Student Center, Busi-

Franklin
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SAT Prep Boot Camp

Most students and parents do not The normal cost of this Boot Camp
realize that as few as 7 questions is $250. However, Carrizo Springs
can change an SAT score by 100 HS is very committed to improving
points, which can make a huge student test scores and is therefore
difference when trying to gain making this Boot Camp available to
entrance into the college of ones Carrizo Springs students for only
choice and earn valuable scholar- $10. The Boot Camp will be held
ship money. In an effort to help during the school day to allow as
our students improve their SAT many students as possible to par-
scores, Carrizo Springs HS is ticipate. This six-hour workshop is
pleased to be offering an inten- both effective and economical.
sive six-hour Boot Camp, hosted Materials include 2 books for each
This workshop is designed to give students effective test-
by Test Prep Seminars, a nation- participant, including 26 practice
taking and time-management strategies that can help them
ally renowned test preparation tests with detailed answers and
realize a significant increase in their SAT scores. To learn
provider, on Thursday, April 24, explanations, along with a strategy
more contact Rosalinda Ortiz, College Readiness Coordinator,
2014. book to further complement your
at 830-876-9393 ext. 4019.
childs learning.

8th graders attend CSHS Career and Technical Education Expo

On Friday, March 7, 2014, the CSJH prepare students to enter their chosen
8th grade class visited Carrizo Springs career field or advance into higher
High School to tour the campus and education.
learn about the different Career and
Technical Education programs. Stu- The 1st Annual CTE Expo is one of
dents listened to CTE Teachers,
many new programs that CSISD will
Ronnie Yandell, Celeste Lacy, Julia
Miller, and Thomas Marroquin talk be offering to promote College Readi-
about their programs. Students also ness and Career and Technical Educa-
learned how courses in Architecture tion.
and Construction, Agriculture and
Natural Resources, Information Tech-
nology, and Law and Public Safety can
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Women In Non-Traditional Occupations Conference

The task On March 27, seventeen jun-

iors and seniors attended the
overcome the obstacles from the classroom into
of entering a male domi- the workplace.
of the 5th Annual WINTO Confer-
nated career
ence at St. Philips College. They provide a variety of
modern provide leadership op-
services and activities for
educator The Women in Non-
Traditional Occupations
portunities students enrolled in programs
meet and network with nontraditional for their gender
is not to (WINTO) help: employers in an effort to inform, recruit,
cut down make a smooth transition and help student's succeed as
they work towards their non-
jungles, traditional career goals.

but to ir- Danielle Bennett Dimovski,

rigate host of the TV Show BBQ
Crawl, was the keynote
deserts. speaker for the event. Stu-
dents attended breakout ses-
C.S. sions, took pictures and re-
Lewis ceived autographs from Diva
Q.

SM Energy Partnership

On March 18, 2014, SM Energy representatives met with CSCISD Superintendent and ad-
Formal ministrators to discuss current and prospective projects to enhance education for the students
and families of Dimmit County. In May, SM Energy is hosting a Senior Scholarship Night
education and dinner at their facility in Catarina. SM energy is also hoping to expand efforts to spon-
will make sor projects for the next school year. Possible plans also include working with curriculum
and instruction to offer courses related to the oil and gas industry.
you a
living; self-
education
will make
you a
fortune. -
Jim Rhon
Pictured from Left to Right:
Ronnie Talamantes- SM Energy Security Supervisor, Rosalinda Ortiz- CTE/College Readi-
ness Coordinator, Sylvia Padilla- SM Energy Catarina Office Manager, Michelle Gonzalez-
CSHS Principal, Sofia Morones- C & I/ CTE Director, Mike Uriegas- Federal Programs
Director, Judy Newman- CTE Consultant, Mark Cody- SM Energy External Affairs Advisor
Dr. Nobert Rodriguez- Superintendent, Dr. Trinidad San Miguel- PSP Consultant
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6th Grade Tour of Sul Ross-RGC and SWTJC

On April 1 & 2, CSJH 6th graders traveled to Eagle Pass and Uvalde Campuses of Sul Ross-RGC and
SWTJC to tour the campus and learn about the educational opportunities that each college has to
offer.

In order
to
succeed,
your
desire for
success
should be CTE State Qualifiers

greater Gianna Barrera, who is a senior at Carrizo Springs

High School, participated in the Keyboarding Pro-
duction event with the Business Professionals of
than your America Organization for Regional Competitions,
which took place in Medina Valley High School in
fear of Castroville Texas on January 18, 2014. Gianna ad-
vanced to the State Conference, which took place in
failure. Houston, Texas on March 5 thru March 8. Gianna
expressed that although she did not advance to Na-
Bill Cosby tionals, it was an experience that she will continue
to use and practice in her workplace at Anadarko.

On March 28 & 29, Mr. Ronnie

Yandell accompanied three stu-
dents to the State Competition for
Building Trades in Corpus Christi.
Chris Martinez and Andrew Alfaro
received first place ribbons for
their entries and Clarissa Perez
received a second place ribbon.

Carrizo Springs CSISD
Carrzo Springs High School
300 NOrth 7th Street
Carrizo Springs, TX 78834
Rosalinda Ortiz
College Readiness/CTE Coordinator
Phone: 830-876-9393 ext. 4019
rortiz@cscisd.net
Kids are first at cscisd
Dual Credit Information
Dual Credit Registration Day:
CSHS: April 1-4
CSJH 8th Grade: May 15
College Readiness Coordinator, Rosalinda
Ortiz, will be holding online dual credit
registration for SWTJC. Students will
complete the college application on ap-
plytexas.org.
TSI Assessment Boot Camp:
CSHS: Fri & Sat, April 25 & 26,
9am-2pm
CSJH 8th Grade: Thurs & Fri,
May 22 & 23, 9am-2pm
Carrizo Springs CISD will be offering TSI
Assessment Boot Camps to become eligi-
ble to take college level courses during the
Fall 2014 semester.
The TSI Assessment Boot Camp will in-
clude instruction in reading, writing and
math. Students must attend both days in
order to receive credit for attendance.
SWTJC TSI Assessment:
CSHS: Tues, April 29
Wednesday, April 30 (retesting
only)
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CTE Mission Statement:
The mission of the CSCISD Career and Technical Education program is to
develop and implement a comprehensive and challenging educational cur-
riculum enhanced with practical experiences designed to empower students
with academic and technical skills needed to be successful in the global
workforce and/or in post-secondary education.
CSCISD Administrators and Staff: Health Science Erik Yebra
Nobert Rodriguez Superintendant Information Technology Julia Miller
Sofia Morones Director of CIA/CTE Business Management Monica Arroyo
Michelle Gonzalez CSHS Principal Agriculture & Natural Resources- Celeste
Rosalinda Ortiz CTE Coordinator Lacy
Elisa Martinez CTE Assistant Architecture & Construction- Ronnie Yan-
Judy Newman CTE Consultant dell
Dora Cruz TAFE Sponsor Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Rocky Aguirre-Law Enforcement Sponsor - Thomas Marroquin
CSJH Tech Teacher Olga Mireles
Upcoming Events
CSJH 8th Grade: Tues, May 27 CTE Symposium: April
23, 2014, CSHS Audito-
TSI TESTING COST $28.00, Money
Orders only. All fees will be paid by rium
CSISD if students attend TSI Boot
Camp.
CTE Advisory Meeting:
Students will be transported to SWTJC May 2, 2014, CSHS Cu-
Uvalde Campus to take the TSI Assess-
ment. Students that have attended the
linary Arts Room
required Dual Credit Activities will have
their TSI test ($28) paid for by CSCISD.
Students are required to have their 4th Grade Ag Fair: May
School Picture ID and TSI Pre- 13, 2014, Dimmit
Assessment Certificate of Completion.
County Show Barn
SWTJC Dual Credit Orienta-
tion: May 14, 2014
Dual Credit Orientation will take place
at the Uvalde Campus. This is a manda-
tory meeting for students to enroll in
Dual Credit classes in Summer 2014
and/or Fall 2014. Only students that have
registered for SWTJC, attended the TSI
Boot Camp, and have passed at least 2
portions of the TSI Assessment may
attend the orientation.