A Race for Support

Have you ever trained to run a race or a marathon? It takes consistent, steady practice and hard work. And it takes support. Many runners have trainers or training partners.

The race for high achievement in education is the same. We need supporters cheering us on and helping us reach our goal of high achievement for all students. Our finish line might look a little different than at a marathon. Imagine a stage at graduation with our students walking across as they earn their diploma. Our students and staff have the same feeling of pride and accomplishment that a runner feels when they cross the finish line when our students earn a diploma, learn how to read for the very first time, or solve a complicated calculus problem on their own. We need the strong community support in order to reach our goal of high achievement for all students.

Here’s one story of support in C-FB ISD:

Riverchase is a school community recognized for high academic achievement. Research shows that the support of the community is a crucial component to high achievement. Schools cannot accomplish their goal of high achievement for all students without the support of parents and the community.

Recently, the staff of Riverchase Elementary competed in an “Amazing Race” through the community of Coppell as they prepared for the school year. Staff members “raced” through Coppell (not breaking any speed laws – I assure you) in order to identify and meet various businesses owners and employees in the community. As the staff members interacted with the businesses, they built stronger relationships. Our staff members were even able to meet new faces and begin new relationships with the businesses. For example, teachers met leasing agents at several apartment complexes and learned about how they could work together to help the students who live in the complex.

Schools in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, like Riverchase, value partnering with local businesses in the communities we serve. If you would like more information on how you or your business can be involved in shaping the lives of students in C-FB ISD, contact the Strategic Communication Services Office at cfbinfo@cbfisd.edu.