National Merit Finalists Announced
Richardson Independent School District today announced that 14 seniors have been named National Merit Finalists for the 2005-06 academic year, making them eligible to receive a National Merit Scholarship.
The students represent some of the top academic performers in the United States.
“These outstanding students have earned our congratulations for a job well done, and our gratitude for such exemplary representation of RISD,” said district Superintendent Jim Nelson. “Their dedication and ability has earned them this richly deserved national recognition.”
02/28/06
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Board of Trustees Calls $145 Million Bond Referendum
At the Monday, Feb. 20 study session of the Board of Trustees, a presentation was made for a bond package primarily to begin Phase Two of the 20-year facilities maintenance plan begun in 2000. The Board unanimously voted to call the election for a $145.4 million bond referendum on Saturday, May 13, 2006.
02/20/06
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UIL Alignment Announced
UIL has announced the 2006-07, 2007-08 alignment for high schools. Pearce High School will be joining District 10-4A Region 2. Berkner, Richardson and Lake Highlands will move to District 9-5A Region 2.
Results of the Realignment are:
District 9-5A Region 2
Allen
Plano
Plano East
Plano West
Richardson
Berkner
Lake Highlands
Wylie
District 10-4A Region 2
Highland Park
Forney
Greenville
Mesquite Poteet
Pearce
Rockwell-Heath
Terrell
West Mesquite
02/02/06 |
RISD Graduation Date and
Location Announced
Richardson ISD is pleased to announce the graduation date and location for 2006. Garland's new Multi-Use Center on Naaman Forest Blvd. has been reserved for Saturday, May 27, 2006. RISD's four high schools will graduate as follows:
- Berkner - 9:00 a.m.
- Richardson - 12:30 p.m.
- Pearce - 3:30 p.m.
- Lake Highlands 7:00 p.m.
After careful study, the change from the traditional location was made for several reasons. They include:
- Capacity 7,000 vs. previous 5,400
- Parking up close, plentiful
- Graduates lining up in air-conditioned area vs. hot hallways 30 minutes prior
- Handicap access is better
- Seating is “closer to the floor” (better visibility)
- Oversized video screen (Jumbotron) availability
- Flexibility on dates, times for all four graduations
- High school principals, administrators, and Board approval
Look for directions, maps and more information in the spring. |
Richardson Best Value In Metroplex, Independent Survey Finds
The City of Richardson was recently named as the Best Value in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in a study of the top family-friendly locales in the 10 largest U.S. metro areas.
Using census, crime and other data the 10 largest metro areas nationwide were compared based on six attributes: Good schools, low crime rates, high homeownership rates, high numbers of residents with college degrees, families with children and single-family homes. |
RISD 2005 State Accountability Ratings
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released 2005 accountability ratings for school districts and individual schools based primarily on 2004-2005 TAKS performance.
Overall, RISD campuses improved their ratings while the district maintained its rating of “academically acceptable.”
Richardson ISD has 54 schools that qualify for a rating, with five campuses receiving a rating of “exemplary,” up from three last year, and 22 campuses receiving a rating of “recognized,” an improvement from last year’s 15.
As with last year, no RISD schools were rated “academically unacceptable.”
08/02/05 |
School Board Election Results
Kim Quirk is the newest member of the RISD Board of Trustees, winning the June 11 runoff election over William Gordon, 68 percent to 32 percent. After the results are canvassed, Quirk is expected to join the Board for the June 20 meeting. She is replacing Dr. Stephanie Hirsh in place six and will serve a three year term.
07/12/05 |
Lone Star Challenge
Twenty RISD schools participated in the state sponsored academic competition, the Lone Star Challenge, held at the Lake Highlands Freshman Center on Saturday, May 7th. The competition, piloted here in RISD last year, is for 4th-6th graders, and it’s goals are two-fold: to improve TAKS scores, and to prepare the students for academic competitions in junior high (Academic Pentathlon) and senior high (Academic Decathlon).
05/24/05
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B.Y.O.K. - Bring Your Own Kids
Mr. Nelson announced a policy change that would assist the district in retaining and recruiting quality teachers by allowing children of non-resident employees in Richardson ISD to enroll in RISD schools next fall.
05/18/05 |
School Board Election Results
William Gordon.............4,058 (28.86%)
Raj Chari......................2,101 (14.94%)
Kim Quirk.....................4,910 (34.92%)
Eddie Dees...................2,992 (21.28%)
There will be a runoff election on June 11 between William Gordon and Kim Quirk. Early voting will begin May 25 and extend through June 7.
05/05 |
Administrative Reorganization
Superintendent announces a reorganization
of administrative responsibilities. 04/28/05 |
Employee Children Attendance
Mr. Nelson announced plans to bring a policy change to the Board of Trustees that would assist the district in retaining and recruiting quality teachers. 04/28/05 |
School Board Elections 2005
Two of the seven board seats are up for election. Early voting begins
April 20 and continues through May 3. 04/14/05 |
Teacher Job Fair
The RISD Teacher Job Fair will be held April 30 at Pearce High School. 04/14/05 |
Calendar Waiver Approved
The Texas Education Agency has approved a district-requested waiver that allows classes for the 2005-2006 school year to begin Monday, August 15, 2005. 04/14/05 |
