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RISD thanks our 2012-13 scoreboard sponsors!
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Message from Dr. Waggoner |
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The 83rd Legislative Session has begun and bills that affect schools in multiple areas are being filed. I encourage you to keep abreast of proposed legislation and contact your legislators concerning your views. Your feedback makes a difference in their voting decisions. I will provide you with updates throughout the legislative session. Below is a recap of some of the bills that have already been filed.
Funding:
Both the House and Senate have introduced appropriations bills that include $2.2 billion to cover the cost of an estimated 85,000 new students each year of the next biennium.
HB 96 is another bill seeking to restore funding cuts imposed by the 2011 Legislature and also includes a proposition to restore full-day pre-K with the start of the 2013-2014 school year. SB 75 deals with the creation of a universal pre-K in Texas for qualifying students.
Instruction:
Several bills pertain to class sizes including SB76 which places a limit of 18 students in pre-K classes and HB273 which extends the 22 to 1 cap on class sizes to the fifth grade.
Bills that provide for Career and Technical and Fine Arts Courses to be used to complete graduation requirements have been filed. Some of these bills include HB399 and HB422.
Assessment:
Several bills, including HB 224 and SB135, concerning elimination of the 15% rule concerning End of Course (EOC) assessments have been filed.
In addition, several bills relating to changes in the administration of student assessment including HB65, HB85 and HB94 have been filed.
TRS:
Current Senate and the House budget proposals out of the increase contributions for the TRS pension fund to 6.4% in both years of the coming biennium (an amount equal to active member contributions as a percentage of payroll).
The TRS-Care program was also increased in the current budget proposal to 1.0% of the aggregate active teacher payroll (the amount required by state statute).
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December STAAR EOC Test Results |
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In December 2012, RISD students that did not meet the Satisfactory Level on one or more STAAR EOC assessments had the opportunity to take the test again. Any student that does not meet Level II: Satisfactory should take the test at every testing opportunity until the Satisfactory level is achieved.
In the next week, the results for the assessments administered in December will be mailed to the homes of students that were tested.
If a student did not achieve the Satisfactory Level on an EOC assessment, they will have another opportunity to take the assessment in March for English EOCs and in May for Math, Science or Social Studies EOCs.
During their high school career, students will take a total of 15 EOC assessments; three each in of the subjects Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading and Writing. In order to graduate, the combined scores of the three EOCs in each subject area must meet a minimum required cumulative score.
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Brentfield Elementary Choir performs for primary students, shoppers |
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Apollo Feeds the Homeless |
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 Lake Highlands High School
Perkins Named USA Today All-American
Lake Highlands High School senior Kent Perkins has been named to the All USA Football Team by USA Today.
Perkins, an offensive tackle, has previously been named a U.S. Army All-American and is committed to play collegiately at the University of Texas.
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Pearce High School
Pacesetters Dance Workshop
J.J. Pearce Pacesetters will hold their Annual Dance Workshop on Monday, January 21, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Pearce High School Gym.
Students in grades K-8 are invited to participate. Pre-registered cost is $40 and includes a t-shirt, photo with a Pacesetter, refreshments and a craft item.
Registration forms are available at www.pearcepacesetters.com. For more information: cathy-reed@tx.rr.com.>Top |
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 Richardson High School
Richardson High School junior Khan Taskin gained one of the highest marks in the world in the Cambridge International AS Level examinations for Mathematics.
Taskin took the test in June 2012 while a student in Bangladesh, and the results were recently announced. The assessment is an international exam, recognized by universities around the world, that can earn students credit in college.
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 Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific
The Lake Highlands High School Musical
9449 Church Rd
Dallas, TX 75238
Show times:
1/24-1-26 at 7pm
1/26 also features a 2pm matinee.
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Pasta for Pennies Contest at RISD Academy |
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Northlake Annual Canned Food Drive Takes Off! |
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SCHOOL TIMES NOW! ARCHIVE |
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Did you miss an issue of School Times Now!? Click here to view the archives. >Top |
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RISD will again partner with Region 10 and surrounding districts to bring to the community the Live the Dream Expo event. This event fair is a resource for parents and educators to learn about opportunities for students and adults with disabilities. The event will be held at the Curtis Culwell Center on February 9th from 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM. This is a family-oriented event with plenty of kid-friendly entertainment and great information. Please refer to the attached flyer for additional details.
