New Links and Information for Students and Parents

Good afternoon,

The end of the first week of school is here. I know that there have been some challenges in several areas, the most challenging obviously being our traffic.

Just so you are aware, there are several things happening soon regarding the consideration of the traffic flow. I know that sounds very generic, and I agree, but I do not know all the details of the plans. I want to make sure that you know we are working.

If you have any input please email me or comment on this post. My email is smithal@cisdmail.com. I will try to answer you and I will forward your thoughts to the appropriate persons and departments.

I have added six new links on this blog on the right under "Links Under the Badge". I received these links in a drug recognition class that I attended in August. There is alot of helpful information for students and parents regarding different types of drugs and drug abuse. Specifically prescription drug info and pill identifier will be helpful to parents if you need to identify a pill. Feel free to explore the links and call me if you need anything. My number is (817) 949-5601.

Also the link for Rachel's challenge is a valuable tool for you to know what your students are already hearing here at Carroll High School about creating an environment where all kids can help to "start a chain reaction". Please take the time to check out Rachel's Challenge and watch the video.

Thanks for helping to make CHS the best environment for learning.

SRO Allen Smith

Good Morning!

Welcome to your third day of school at CHS. Please continue to comment here or email me at smithal@cisdmail.com your concerns about traffic flow and safety issues at CHS.

Students remember that you need to make sure and have your parking pass displayed on your vehicle and park only in the north parking lot, which is designated student parking.

Please pay close attention to your surroundings while exiting the school property. In the morning and afternoon our school crossing guard is responsible for children crossing White Chapel. When the crossing guard displays her hand held stop sign, you must stop and not proceed until the students and crossing guard have cleared the intersection.

Thanks for all of your continued cooperation.

SRO Allen Smith

First day complete!

Thanks to all who had constructive feedback today about the traffic flow. We will have to give it a while to see how it all works out. If you have some feedback that you want me to relay to the city staff, then reply here or send me an email at smithal@cisdmail.com. This way I can keep all of your comments in one place.

The things I suggest now are:

• Carpool
• Use CISD Transportation
• Leave very early
• When dropping off in the morning move around the school, not every one needs to stop in the lane near the gym entrance, move all the way around the school and drop off on the north side

It appears to me that the one thing that will solve most of our problems on White Chapel is extra lanes. That will not be complete for at least another year.

Until then we will have to work together.

Thanks, SRO Smith

Welcome Back 2009-2010 at Carroll High School

As we prepare for the 2009-2010 school year I wanted to bring up a few items that are a concern each year.

First and usually of great concern is our parking and driving around the campus. Just a few points to make sure everyone is on the same page.

Parents please DO NOT use the front circle drive to drop off/pick up your student. Parents please DO use the right lane nearest the building to drop off /pick up around the building. Please use the left lane to drive all the way around the building because we are one way traffic now. BUSES ONLY are permitted in the east drive.

Student parking is the north lot and students MUST purchase a parking pass from CISD administration building.

The front circle is reserved for VISITORS ONLY.

No students are allowed to park in the front circle, even if you are travelling from the senior high for a class.

There are minimal handicap parking spots. If you park in the handicap parking without the proper placard or block a handicap access ramp you will be issued a citation.

Teacher parking is on the west side of the building and the south side of the building. No students are permitted in teacher parking.

The band utilizes the parking lot for practice, please vacate the student parking lot by 3:45 p.m.

Please leave early for school. The parking and driving areas will be crowded. Utilize CISD transportation.

Our crossing guard is committed to the safety of the children from our school and both Durham campuses. Please be respectful and very observant. Intentional disregard for the crossing guard will not be tolerated.

Please check back regularly for updates and links to important information for students and parents.

Thanks,

SRO Allen Smith

New Traffic Pattern at Carroll High School

Please watch this slideshow regarding the new traffic pattern. Press the arrow in the center of the screen to wathc the slideshow. The slides will automatically advance and make sure you have your volume at a comfortable level.