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Austin ISD Seeks Input on 2015–20 Strategic Plan Survey
Austin ISD is working to create a 2015–20 Strategic Plan, and we want to hear from you.The district is gathering input from parents, students, AISD employees and other community members on priorities related to education, community, staff and resources. We are also seeking input on the district's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges.Please take a few minutes to let us know what you…
Kindergarten Roundup Offers Families Opportunity to Register AISD Students at Neighborhood Schools
AUSTIN, TX—The Austin Independent School District’s Kindergarten Roundup, which includes registration and orientation, will be held at neighborhood schools for all children who are five years old on or before Sept. 1. When: Tuesday, May 7Where: All neighborhood elementary schools
AISD Offers Tuition-based Pre-K Programs at 36 Elementary Schools
AISD is now accepting applications for Pre-K tuition programs—including 12 dual-language programs—at 36 elementary schools.The annual tuition for the programs is $4,656 per student, payable by semester or monthly.
Austin District-Charter Collaboration Compact Announcement
What: Announcement of the Austin District-Charter Collaboration CompactWho: Program Speakers include:Steven Epstein, Chief Academic Officer, KIPP Austin Public SchoolsJohn Fitzpatrick, Executive Director, Educate TexasVicki Phillips, Director of U.S. Education, Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationDr. Meria Carstarphen, Superintendent, Austin ISDDavid Dunn, Executive Director, Texas Charter Schools…
Newsweek Ranks LASA No. 8 in Top 10 High Schools in the Nation
Austin ISD's Liberal Arts Science Academy is ranked eighth in the nation and the highest ranked school in Texas, according to Newsweek's America's Top High School rankings for 2014.The national rankings are determined based on graduation rates, the number of graduates accepted into college, the number of advanced placement or international baccalaureate courses and SAT and ACT scores.
Newsweek Ranks LASA No. 8 in Top Ten High Schools in the Nation
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD's Liberal Arts Science Academy is ranked eighth in the nation and the highest ranked school in Texas, according to Newsweek's America's Top High School rankings for 2014. The national rankings are determined based on graduation rates, the number of graduates accepted into college, the number of advanced placement or international baccalaureate courses and SAT and ACT…
McCallum Welcomes MAC, Central Texas' First High School Broadcast Radio Station
Austin, TX—McCallum High School will launch its new radio station, MAC Radio (1670 AM), which is the first high school broadcast radio station in Central Texas. The grand opening will include live performances by students in McCallum's songwriting class and a special appearance by Strongman Dennis Rogers, who has appeared on Regis, Oprah, the Late Show with David Letterman and the Tom Green Show…
AISD Earns Superior Achievement Financial Rating for 2013
District also Earned Gold Level in Comptroller’s Leadership Circle and Highest Ratings Among Texas Public Schools from Three Rating AgenciesAustin ISD continues to earn recognition for its commitment to financial accountability. For 2013, the district received a Superior Achievement rating and the highest possible score in all 20 indicators for the Financial Integrity Ratings from the Texas…
Additional Student Holiday/PD Day
As part of being a District of Innovation, vertical teams are allowed to schedule additional professional development days for staff, thus creating extra holidays for students. The following campuses will have one of their District of Innovation (DOI) staff development days today, which means no classes for students at these schools: High Schools
Sims Youth Pave the Road to Zero Waste
AUSTIN—Keep Austin Beautiful, in partnership with Austin Resource Recovery and the Bleed Orange Live Green initiative, awarded Austin ISD’s Mary Jane Sims Elementary as the 2014 Zero-Waste Champions.The award recognizes a local Austin school each year for outstanding efforts to reduce waste and raise awareness on campus about the City of Austin's Zero Waste goal, which aims to decrease the amount…