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Microsoft Office 365 now available free to all CPSB students

Over the course of the last several months, the Calcasieu Parish School Board has transitioned to utilizing Microsoft Office 365 district-wide. All employees and students now have access and the ability to take full advantage of the program. Because of the school district’s agreement with Microsoft, students and employees are able to download and install Microsoft Office ProPlus desktop applications on up to five devices outside of the classroom setting at no charge.

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Calcasieu home to State Assistant Principal of the Year

Stacie Reed loves math. A trait she says she gets from her dad. So naturally, when she entered college, she began pursuing a degree in accounting. Two and a half years in, she changed her mind.

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Lake Charles Boston Academy again Recognized by College Board®

The Lake Charles Boston Academy of Learning is once again ranked among the top 100 CLEP testing centers in the nation by College Board®. This is now the third consecutive year the site has received this distinction, which is based on the number of CLEP tests administered to students.

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Louisiana Caring Communities Youth Survey

During the period of November 1-17, 2018, the students in grades 8, 10, and 12 in our school district are taking part in an important survey on substance abuse, school dropout, delinquency, and violence conducted by the Picard Center at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette. The survey is called the Louisiana Caring Communities Youth Survey.

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Don’t Be a Monster presentations returning during Bullying Prevention Month

Don’t Be a Monster presentations returning during Bullying Prevention Month

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T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet receives National Blue Ribbon honor

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recognized 349 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.

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Barbe, SHS Teacher Again Named AGS Geography Teacher Fellow

The American Geographical Society (AGS) has named Justin Clark of Sulphur 9th Grade
and Barbe as a 2018 AGS Geography Teacher Fellow. As part of the recognition, the Teacher Fellows will attend and participate in the AGS Fall 2018 Symposium “Powering Our Future Planet” in New York City on November 15 and 16, 2018.

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T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School Named Nationally Certified Magnet School

T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School has been named a nationally certified magnet school by Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. T.S. Cooley was among 21 schools located in 12 states (AL, CT, FL, IL, KY, LA, MN, NC, NM, NV, SC, and TX) to successfully complete a rigorous nine-month evaluation process and demonstrate through evidence, reflection, and strategic action that it has established the best practices entailed in the Magnet School Standards of Excellence.

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College Oaks Elementary Earns National Award for School, Family, and Community Partnerships

College Oaks Elementary School earned a 2018 Partnership School Award from the National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS) at Johns Hopkins University. The school was recognized for making excellent progress in strengthening and sustaining a comprehensive program of school, family, and community partnerships.

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Calcasieu AP Scores on the Rise

The Louisiana Department of Education released data last week highlighting the statewide growth in the number of students earning college credit through Advanced Placement (AP®) exams. That growth trickled down to many parishes, including Calcasieu.

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Barbe Elementary Sees Upgrades Thanks to Partner in Education

The Barbe Elementary School campus will look a little different this school year thanks to a special Partner in Education.

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Keeping CPSB in your Facebook Feed

With the new school year one week away, we don't want you to miss any of the excitement happening in our schools.

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2018-2019 Transportation Information

As we gear up for another successful year, we wanted to provide you with some information from our Transportation Department.

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CPSB Testing New Online Payment Processor

The Calcasieu Parish School Board is currently piloting a new online payment processing program for the 2018-2019 school year. As the program is in a trial phase, online payments can only be submitted by parents/guardians of students attending Sulphur High School, Sam Houston High School, and F.K. White Middle School.

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Calcasieu Parish Enrollment Center Schedule Announced

In a continued effort to streamline the registration process for parents of students that are new to Lake Charles, CPSB is setting up the Calcasieu Parish Enrollment Center (CPEC) at the Lake Charles Boston Academy of Learning Gym located at 1509 Enterprise Boulevard.

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CPSB Encouraged by Recent LEAP Score Release

This week the Louisiana Department of Education publicly released the results of the 2017-2018 LEAP 2025 assessments. The Calcasieu Parish School Board experienced an overall improvement in the number of students achieving mastery, the new standard set forth by the state.

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CPSB Awarded for Outstanding Financial Reporting

The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) is pleased to award Calcasieu Parish School Board with the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE). ASBO International’s COE recognizes districts that have met the program’s high standards for financial reporting and accountability.

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Additional CPSB Senior Honored for Perfect Attendance

The Calcasieu Parish School Board recognized Gabriela Yanis Quinones for 14 years of prgect attendance at this week's regular board meeting. Quinones graduated from Barbe High School in May with a 3.75 GPA.

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Calcasieu Parish Represented at Louisiana State FFA Convention

Calcasieu Parish is home to eight high school agriculture education programs with a total of ten agricultural educators. Each of these programs has an active FFA Chapter. Every year FFA chapters from all across Louisiana come together at the State Convention during the first week of June to participate in leadership and career development events, vote on issues related to the organization, elect student state officers, and to recognize the accomplishments of outstanding members and chapters.

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Calcasieu Parish School Board Wins Blackboard Catalyst Award

Dr. Sheryl Abshire Recognized for Training and Professional Development

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Two Seniors Being Honored for 13 Years of Perfect Attendance

The Calcasieu Parish School Board will be recognizing two seniors who achieved 13 years of perfect attendance. The students, Sherie Broussard and Nicholas Watts, will be honored at the June 12 regular board meeting.

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LaGrange Performing Arts Department Expanding with new Pilot Program

Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, the LaGrange High School Performing Arts Department will open its curtains to more high school students in Calcasieu Parish. A pilot program is slated to include students not only from LaGrange High School but also those attending Barbe High School, Bell City High School, Iowa High School, Sam Houston High School, and Washington Marion High School.

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Second Registration Scheduled as Innovation Academy Nears Capacity

A second registration period for the new E.K. Key CITGO Innovation Academy (CIA) is
scheduled for three days this summer.

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Barbe High Junior Achieves Top ACT Score

Chalk it up to preparation. Or maybe it was a friendly bet. Or maybe it's simply because he is brilliant.

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Barbe Elementary Teacher Selected to Explore the Ocean Aboard Famed Explorer Vessel

Terri Perkins Miller from Barbe Elementary has been selected as a 2018 CITGO Nautilus Ambassador and will sail aboard Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus during its 2018 expedition. Miller will join the Corps of Exploration aboard E/V Nautilus in June as the ship launches a six-month scientific exploration mission in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

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