Thursday, May 23, 2013

Principal
Stephen Anderson
Email : sanderson2@bridgeportedu.net
Phone : 203-576-7377

Health Concerns Letter
Central High
1 Lincoln Boulevard 
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Zip Code: 06606 

Phone: (203) 576-7377 
Magnet: (203) 576-7763 
Fax: (203) 337-0173 
Adult Ed. (203) 275-1508
Web : www.bridgeportcentral.org




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Seniors make sure to take pictures and send them to msalejandracuevas@gmail.com for the Video Yearbok
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Juniors make sure to send Ring Dance pictures to msalejandracuevas@gmail.com for the new Video Yearbook!
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College Acceptances Law Day Essay Winners

First Place: Pedro Da Silva
Second Place: Cynthia Vu
Third Place: Amaodo Oguagha

All of the winners from the city-wide
Contest were from Mr. Gulliet's class.

Trevardo Williama
Drafted by Texans

After a long night Friday patiently waiting for a phone call that never came, Trevardo Williams was hoping that the wait would not be so long on Saturday in realizing his dream of being selected in the NFL draft.
That special phone call came about 90 minutes into the fourth round, with the Houston Texans selecting Williams, the former Central High School star, with the round's 27th pick (124th overall).

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UConn Early College Experience

English 1010
Seminar in Academic Writing
(4 credit hours)

Highly motivated Central High School seniors with a strong work ethicmay be selected for this freshman composition during 2013-2014.

Interested parents and students should consult the following links:

What is UConn Early College Experience?
Course Desciption
Link to actual ECE website

Course Description of ENGL 1010: Seminar in Academic Writing
Link Seminar in Academic Writing
Mini Syllabus
Link to actual UConn English website


Coach Cadelina Retires



After sixteen years and 93 victories, Coach Cadelina has retired as the Central football coach.

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Chorus PicturesCoach Gordon

Brian Gordon knew he had as good a chance as anyone to become the Central's next head footballcoach.Being a teacher at the school, not to mention the team's defensive coordinator, put him in greatposition. But regardless of the Bridgeport school district's choice, Gordon was going to make sure thecity's strongest football program remained in tip-top shape.

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Art Award

Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards 



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NEASC


Central has received NEASC Accreditation
Ct. Post Article
Peer to Peer Program
Central High School is proud to offer support for students that are struggling with substance abuse issues. Counselors and social workers are available at ALL times during the school day to provide support. Small groups meet periods 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7 in room E107A, or students may seek individual counseling or referrals to community based programs. Additionally, there is a Substance Abuse Counselor available every day after school from 2:30-4:00 with whom students may meet if they do not wish to miss important class time during the day or if they would like support that is more intensive. Please contact any administrator, counselor, or social worker for more information.
School Uniforms

Pants/Shorts/Skirts/Skorts = black or tan/khaki

Polo shirts = black, red, or white

School Uniform Letter (Click here)

All students must be in school uniform, effective August 29, 2011
PBIS
Central High School has unveiled the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS). PBIS is a systems' approach to discipline that emphasizes prevention, instruction on social skills, and data-based decision-making to both reduce problem behavior and improve academic performance.

For more information, like our behavior matrix and how PBS works, please click on the link :Link
Adult Education
BRIDGEPORT — Bridgeport Adult Education is currently holding registration for fall classes, including high school diploma classes, GED classes and English as a Second Language classes. All are free to Bridgeport residents, ages 18 and older.

Day classes are offered at the Adult Learning Center, located at 48 Kossuth Street. For more information on this program, please call 203-576-8097.

Evening classes take place at Central High School. For more information, call 203-275-1509.
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Prom Pictures!Annie


2013 - 2014 CalendarPoetry WinnersHarlem ShakeBridgeport Juneteenth Contest

Central Seniors swept the Bridgeport Juneteenth Contest.

Mr. Juneteenth : Jordan Lane & Joshua Colon
Miss Juneteenth: Emiley Charley
Miss Juneteenth Second Runner-Up: Margaret Meghie


Football/Golf Fundraiser



What: Central High Football Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Where: Whitney Farms Golf Course Monroe, CT
When: Friday June 28th 11:30 Lunch 12:00 noon shotgun start.

Join us for a day of food, fun, and golf. All proceeds to benefit the Central High SchoolFootball team. Please contact Brian Gordon Head Football Coach at briancgordon@hotmail.com if you have any questions.

Central Wins FCIAC Basketball

Central defeated Trinity Catholic 75-67 to win the FCIAC Boys Basketball Championship.

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Parent Center Essay Contest

Justin Watts
StudentTeacher
Bpt. Grand Prize Winner
Justin Watts
Ms. Murphy
First Place
Neo Hlongwane
Ms. Axt
Second Place
Nick Chambers
Ms. Murphy
Third Place
Charlie Pham
Ms. Murphy
Honorable Mention
Jothym Velazquez
Ms. Underhill
Central's Science Fair Winners
Michael Ticsay and Sophia Minto
"What is the X Factor"
How do different drinks effect how long a person can hold a note?
First Place City Winners and College Scholarship Winners

Learn more about the winners here

Spirit Week PicturesBarnum Essay Winner
Jeleeza Davis won the 127th Annual Barnum Essay Prize Contest. Jeleeza's's topic was Keep Dreaming, Keep Pushing, and Keep Living. Jeleeza's teacher is Ms. Ann Trapasso.
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to go to the Barnum Essay page and read Jeleeza's's essay
Central Alumnus Wins Congressional Gold Medal

BRIDGEPORT -- Shortly after graduating from Central High School in 1943, 17-year-old Lavell Lynch heard African-Americans could join the U.S. Marine Corps. He figured he would try it out. "I was an adventurous type of young man," he recalled.Lynch's parents didn't know their 5-foot-7-inch, 130-pound son had enlisted. "My father had a fit," Lynch said. His mother simply said, "Let him learn for himself."
On Tuesday, Lynch, now 85 years old, will receive a Congressional Gold Medal in Washington, D.C., for his service as one of the first African-American Marines in the country.
Lynch was a member of the Montford Point Marines, a segregated group of African-American Marines based in Jacksonville, N.C.
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Central High Alumnus Knighted

Bridgeport's soon-to-be British knight eschews shining armor -- and for that matter, he doesn't often wear white tie and tails, which is the usual getup for a man in his position.But on Tuesday, May 15, Antonio "Tony" Pappano -- a 1977 graduate of Central High School -- has an invitation to join Queen Elizabeth at London's Buckingham Palace. And for the occasion, he will be "dressed to the nines," wearing a morning outfit -- daytime formal wear that includes full tails, a waistcoat, tie, striped or black trousers and a top hat.
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