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Students Continue to Exceed State, National Averages on SAT, ACT
Austin ISD student continue to outpace their peers throughout the state on the SAT and ACT exams, according to data released by the College Board today.The district’s average SAT composite score of 1098 exceeded the state and the national averages at 1019 and 1070, respectively. Greater percentages of AISD students also met college-ready benchmarks than did those across the state and nation.
Austin ISD SAT and ACT Scores Exceed State, National Averages
Students in Austin ISD continue to outpace their counterparts throughout the state on the SAT and ACT exams, according to data released today by the College Board. “I’m proud of our students and staff for all the hard work that goes into an accomplishment such as this,” said AISD Superintendent Paul Cruz. “We’re excited to share that we are beating the state and national averages on both tests,…
Austin-Area Students K-12 Rally for Pre-Thanksgiving Donation Drive
Austin, Texas – November 19, 2013 – A Legacy of Giving, a local nonprofit that teaches children the value of philanthropy as part of their school curriculum, will hold its fifth annual Day of Service event for participating Austin-area elementary– through– high school students on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Day of Service is the official culmination of a student-led food and clothing drive currently taking…
AISD Adopts Summer Efficiency Schedule for Six Weeks to Save Energy
Beginning June 23 and ending Aug. 8, Austin ISD will operate on a summer efficiency schedule to reduce energy costs. The district's average savings from the summer efficiency program is about $486,000.All schools and offices will adopt a four-day week during this time. Business hours will be 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday–Thursday. All district and campus offices will be closed on Fridays.The district also…
Austin ISD Hosts Preliminary Budget and Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations Community Meetings
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will host two meetings for a community conversation about the preliminary budget for 2013 and scenarios for new, academic programs for the 2013-2014 school year. The Board of Trustees will approve the budget for FY 2013 in June.The meetings are:6 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 3Reagan High School, 7104 Berkman Dr.6 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 17Bowie…
AISD Seeks Input at Imagine Northeast Austin Meetings
Austin ISD wants to hear from the community as we discuss a possible facility in the Mueller neighborhood in northeast Austin.We're calling this process Imagine Northeast Austin, and we want to get your input to help us answer several questions:
GenTX: College Week
GenTX’s College Signing Day is Friday, May 1.Austin ISD proudly supports Generation Texas, a statewide movement to ensure students have the information and inspiration they need to graduate—and achieve their highest potential.Throughout the week, schools are celebrating college-bound seniors and making campuswide announcements about the importance of postsecondary education. Every student—from…
After-School Programs Host 15th Annual Showcase
Austin ISD Prime Time and ACE 21st Century After School Program celebrate the 15th annual showcase Saturday, April 25, to highlight the importance of after-school programming.ACE-Austin and Prime Time provide extended learning opportunities for students and their families and offers innovative, hands-on activities that reinforce and complement students' regular academic programs.All programs…
Austin ISD Releases Preliminary Draft of Facility Master Plan For Public Comment
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD has released a preliminary draft of the Facility Master Plan for public comment. The district will use the plan to help support safe, healthy and attractive schools and facilities that promote learning. The Board of Trustees is scheduled to take action of the FMP on June 16.
The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer application is now open through June 30
Austin ISD encourages eligible families to apply to receive additional food benefits The online application for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer is now open for eligible Austin ISD families. The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program could provide Austin ISD families a one-time benefit for eligible families to buy food. Families could receive up to $285 per child, which can…