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Student Awards Assembly Recognizes Academics, Athletics, Attendance, and Behavior May 2012 Nearly one quarter of the students of the Academic Recovery and Career Discovery Center were recognized during the annual Student Awards Assembly. Members of the ARCDC golf team were recognized for their participation in the ground-breaking partnership with Shreveport Country Club. Silver level award winners received new pairs of Adidas sneakers along with prize bags. Gold level award winners received prize bags with their prizes included. Pastor Rick Layton of Word of Faith Church International, the primary sponsor of the program, was on hand to congratulate the winners. ARCDC Proudly Celebrates Pi Day March 2012 Pi Day is a holiday commemorating the mathematical constant π (pi). You have probably heard about π before. Maybe your teacher was talking about it. Maybe you saw it in your math book. Maybe you saw it on television or in a movie. You have heard of it, but do you really know what π is? C-SPAN's 2012 Cities Tour Visits ARCDC February 2012 On Tuesday, February 7, ARCDC hosted C-SPAN Local Content Vehicle producers Debbie Lamb and Tiffany Rocque. As part of C-SPAN's 2012 Cities Tour stop in Shreveport, Lamb spoke with students about careers in broadcast and video journalism as well as the mission of the C-SPAN networks and the importance of being informed about current events in an unbiased way. She also demonstrated the use of C-SPAN's Video Library to find video clips about a wide variety of topics. Achievement Rewards Program Kicks Off to Reward Hard Working Students February 2012 On February 24, ARCDC students gathered in the auditorium to learn about a new program that would reward those who work hard to improve their attitude, academics, and behavior between March and May. ARCDC Embraces African American Culture and History February 2012 On Monday, February 27, 2012, ARCDC hosted its annual Black History Celebration entitled "Embracing African American Culture and History." The month-long focus on African-American contributions throughout the history of the United States reminds us that no matter what our situation, we can always bring ourselves up by helping to bring others up. ARCDC Buffalo Soldiers Win Library's Drama Contest February 2012 Ms. Shirley Culbert's fourth grade class has been named the winner of the All the World's a Stage drama competition hosted by the ARCDC Library. Teachers and Students were asked to choose a brief scene from a book they had read, write a script, and submit a video recording of their performance. ARCDC Students Participate in Golf Program February 2012 Some Connections Program students from the Academic Recovery and Career Discovery Center are receiving the opportunity to participate in golf lessons at the Shreveport Country Club. The lessons are being taught by Club Golf Pro Martin Stewart, Club Assistant Golf Pro Marty Stewart, and Mr. Bobby Brown, who has worked and trained with a number of professional golfers. ARCDC Celebrates Black History Month 2012 February 2012 February was chosen for Black History Month because it marks the birthdays of two men who greatly influenced the black American population, Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. However, February has much more that Douglass and Lincoln to show for its significance in black American history. On February 1st, 1960, a group of black Greensboro, North Carolina, college students began a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth's lunch counter… kicking off a range of sit-ins that would define the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's. 2011 Deck the Halls Contest Winner Announced December 2011 The Academic Recovery and Career Discovery Center Library Media Center would like to congratulate Ms. Rubben's first period class on winning the annual door-decorating contest. Doors had to reflect this year's library theme, "the Wonderful World of Reading." ARCDC Librarian Dani Long Receives Red Apple Award December 2011 ARCDC Librarian Dani Long was nominated by Principal Margaret Brown for a Caddo Parish Schools Red Apple Award in November for her hard work, dedication, and positive attitude. ARCDC Library Hosts "Once Upon a Time... Computer Style" November 2011 The Academic Recovery and Career Discovery Center Library Media Center would like to congratulate the winner of the Once Upon a Time...Computer Style Contest, 6th grade student Quatravious Williams. Quantravious' original digital story, entitled "Losing Someone Close," earned his class a party and he received a framed certificate. ARCDC Honors Our Veterans with Special Luncheon November 2011 Many Americans mistakenly believe that Veterans Day is the day that America has set aside to honor American military personnel who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in combat. That's not quite true. Memorial Day is set aside to honor America's war dead. Veterans Day, on the other hand, honors all American veterans, both living and dead. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living veterans for their dedicated and loyal service to their country. ARCDC Faculty and Staff Participate in Character Day to Promote Reading October 2011 The faculty and staff were invited to participate in a Character Day on Friday, October 28 by the library to promote reading. To participate, they chose their favorite book character, dressed like them, and brought along a copy of the book so they could tell the story of their character. ARCDC Library Celebrates 2011 Read for the Record October 2011 ARCDC elementary students participated along with other students across the nation to set a new world record for reading. ARCDC Announces 2011-12 School Improvement Plan September 2011 Please browse the ARCDC Administrative Team's yearly plan for improving the success of our school. Key areas of concern, as always, are academics, discipline, and attendance. ARCDC Library Announces Winner of Annual Poetry Contest April 2011 The Academic Recovery and Career Discovery Center Library Media Center would like to congratulate the winner of this year's poetry contest, 7th grade student Tearrica Moore. Tearrica's original poem, entitled "Where do you find a blessing?" earned her $25 and a certificate. Thanks to all the participants. High School Exam Schedules Announced April 2011 All high school classes are required to give a semester exam and to follow the schedule below. In keeping with the Pupil Progression Plan, the semester exams are to count 15% of the semester grade. ARCDC Proudly Celebrates Black History Month 2011 February 2011 If we've learned anything this month, we've learned that these great men and women are not only pioneers in black history, but indeed pioneers in American history. Their stories have taught us, have challenged us, and have helped us grow this entire month. Another thing we have learned is that black history and American history is within us, for in every student at this school lies potential for greatness. Deck The Halls 2010 Winner Announced December 2010 The ARCDC Library Media Center is proud to announce that the winner of the Deck the Halls Door Decorating Contest is the TAPSIS class. TAPSIS Class Wins ARCDC Library Media Center Pumpkin Decorating Contest October 2010 The ARCDC Library Media Center is proud to announce that the winner of the Pumpkin Decorating Contest is the TAPSIS class. Congratulations Ladies!!! Elementary Students Participate in "Read for the Record" October 2010 ARCDC's 4th and 5th grade class participated by reading The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. We read the book, made snowflakes, and enjoyed snowball cookies and juice. PBIS Poster Contest Winners Celebrate with Party October 2010 On Friday October 1, 2010, Principal Margaret A. Brown held a Punch Social for students and their parents to celebrate the end of the annual PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) poster contest. ARCDC Library Announces Flag Design Winner October 2010 The ARCDC Library Media Center is proud to announce that the winner of the "Oh, say can you... Design?" Flag Design Contest is Ms. Thrash's homeroom in F13. ARCDC Uniform Policy 2010-11 August 2010 Get your student prepared for the 2010-11 school year at ARCDC with the latest uniform policy. ARCDC School Supply List 2010-11 August 2010 Get your student prepared for the 2010-11 school year at ARCDC with the school supply list. ARCDC Student Behavior Contract 2010-11 August 2010 Any student enrolling to attend ARCDC in the Alternative, Academic Acceleration, TAPSIS, or Transition programs must agree to and sign a behavior contract upon enrollment. Parents and students should review this contract before their enrollment session. ARCDC Library Announces "Young People's Poetry Week" Poetry Contest Winner April 2010 The Academic Recovery and Career Discovery Center Library Media Center would like to congratulate the winner of this year's poetry contest, 8th grade student Janesha Simpson. Prospective 9th Graders in 2010-11 Prepare for Block Schedules April 2010 The Louisiana Department of Education is implementing changes to graduation requirements for students who will be starting high school in 2010-11. Parents of students in the 8th grade SAFS program and Transition programs are asked to watch the following videos. Community Survey Regarding 2020 Vision Plan Available April 2010 The Caddo Parish School Board has made surveys available to parents and students concerning the 2020 Vision for Caddo Parish Schools. Elementary Students Participate in La. Young Readers' Choice Award February 2010 The fourth and fifth grade classes attended special story times in the ARCDC library to read four of the nominated books. Then, each student cast a vote for their favorite story. ARCDC Teacher Receives National Recognition February 2010 The Caddo Parish School Board on Tuesday, February 16, recognized an award-winning teacher who's empoweing some of the district's most promising students. Float Building Contest Winner Announced February 2010 The ARCDC Library Media Center is proud to announce that the winner of the “Laissez la le bon ton roulez!” float building contest is Mr. Lemoine’s homeroom in F2. Sixth Grade Urges Campus to Go Green January 2010 Academic Recovery and Career Discovery Center is participating in the Telephone Book Recycling Project sponsored by Shreveport Green. Our sixth grade students attended the Telephone Book Kick-Off and brought home a prize. Principal Margaret A. Brown Honored by Shreveport Times January 2010 The January 17, 2010 edition of the Shreveport Times honored Shreveport's "Leaders of 2009: 10 Who Make Our Community a Better Place." One of leaders featured was ARCDC Principal Margaret A.Brown. 8th Grade Girls Win Christmas Door Contest December 2009 The ARCDC Library Media Center would like to congratulate Ms. Thrash's 8th grade girls homeroom class for winning the 2009-10 "Deck the Halls" door decorating contest. ARCDC Dancing Dolls are Winners October 2009 After two weeks of untiring practice, the Academic Recovery & Career Discovery Center Dancing Dolls danceline made thier first performance, where they won first place. ARCDC Library Participates in Read for the Record October 2009 On October 8, Eric Carle's book The Very Hungry Caterpillar was read to young children all over the world, including the elementary students at ARCDC. Students also discussed the life-cycle of a caterpillar and designed their own butterflies. ARCDC Opens with New Programs and New Faces August 2009 After a busy summer of packing and unpacking, the new Academic Recovery and Career Discovery Center has opened for business.

Academic Recovery & Career Discovery Center
Margaret A. Brown, Principal
Caddo Parish School District
401 North Holzman Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 222-5606