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Austin ISD Earns Highest Award From Texas Comptroller for Financial Transparency
Austin, TX— Austin Independent School District (AISD) is proud to announce the district has earned the 2011 Gold Leadership Circle Award for a second year in a row from the Texas Comptroller. The Gold Leadership Circle Award is presented to cities, counties and school districts which meet the highest standard for financial transparency online.
Free "Raising Boys to Men" Parenting Workshop to be held Saturday, May 7
The Austin Independent School District Parent Support Office and Positive Behavior Support program will present a free workshop for parents, "Raising Boys to Men," from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, at the Sheraton Austin Hotel, located at 701 E. 11th Street. The workshop is for parents of boys ages five to 13 years of age. Parents are invited to join teachers and others in discussing…
TAKS Retesting Available In October To Out-Of-School Students
Austin, TX—Texas Assessment of Knowledge & Skills (TAKS) retesters, or students who still need to pass a portion of the Exit Level TAKS tests to earn a high school diploma, may register to participate in the October administration of the TAKS Test being held at campuses throughout the Austin Independent School District (AISD) from Oct. 18 to Oct. 21.
Sunset Valley Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Sunset Valley Elementary will be celebrating their 40th anniversary by hosting two ceremonies on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011. The first ceremony will begin at promptly at 9:00 a.m. and the second will be held at 6:30 p.m.Both events will be held at the campus located at 3000 Jones Rd. and will include a history of the school dating back to the 1970s, when the school first began. There will also be…
Facilities Master Plan Update
AISD Superintendent Dr. Meria Carstarphen recently unveiled plans to ensure that principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community stakeholders are kept informed of the progress of district administration as they make a recommendation for a Facility Master Plan (FMP).
AISD Student Participation in SAT Continues to Increase
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District (AISD) student participation in the SAT test continued to increase in 2011. AISD students outscored their counterparts in the state in Critical Reading, Math and Writing, while students’ average score was above that of the nation in Math, according to data released by the College Board today.
Superintendent Recommends Facility Master Plan
Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria Carstarphen unveiled the Administrative Recommendation for a Facility Master Plan (FMP) at the September 26 Regular Board Meeting. The FMP aligns with the district’s strategic plan goals to ensure academic success for all students and prepare them to graduate ready for college, career, and life in a globally competitive economy.
TAKS Retesting Available In October to Out-Of School Students
The Austin Independent School District encourages all students who need to retest, or students who still need to pass a portion of the Exit Level TAKS tests to earn a high school diploma, to register for retesting on October 18-21, 2011. All testing will be held at campuses throughout the school district. Students may also register at their home campus on the day of testing.
Island Music Featured in 2nd Annual AISD Steel Drum Band Festival
The Austin School District invites the community to an afternoon of island music at the Second Annual AISD Steel Drum Festival on Saturday, April 9, at 3 p.m., at the Toney Burger Center, 3200 Jones Road. The festival will feature steel drum bands from Anderson, Bowie, Crockett, and McCallum high schools; Bailey, Bedichek, Covington, Gorzycki, and Kealing middle schools; and KIPP Austin Academy.…
Monday, May 30, Is Austin ISD’s Bad Weather Make-Up Day
Austin parents are reminded that Monday, May 30, Memorial Day, is a Bad Weather Make-up Day for the Austin School District, necessitated by the weather-related closure of schools on Friday, February 4, 2011. All schools in the Austin School District will be open on that day — Monday, May 30 — and students and staff should report to schools and offices at the normal time. This day was designated…