High Quality
Open the downloaded document, and select print from the file menu (PDF reader required).
Issue #1 2009-2010
HALLETTSVILLE ISD
DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
“Capturing the Adventure”
Inside this Issue:
3 HES CapturesExemplary Status4 HJH: Preparing for the Future
Hallettsville is one of the mosttechnologically advanced districtsin the state due to the focus andcommitment of our school board tomaking sure that teachers andstudents have the latest technologythat will help them to compete inthe 21
st
century workplace.Students and teachers have accessto the latest technologies in everysubject and at every grade level inthe district.A number of HISD educators arenow sharing their innovativelessons at regional and stateconferences where they are able tolearn more about ways to engagethe digital generation.
vision
•
focus
•
dedication
•
perseverance
•
leadership
“Excellence in Education . . .Walking the Talk”
5 HHS: Taking It to theNext Level6 Team of Eight8 Curriculum Corner 9 TechnologyTidbits10 Focus on Facilities11 HISD EducationFoundation
HALLETTSVILLE ISD
DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
In school districts across the stateand nation, educators are talkingabout moving their districts to anexemplary rating and developing aplan for district‐wide technologyintegration. In Hallettsville ISD, weare working hard to make that visiona reality.Reaching goals involves acommitment to success, settingaside time to focus on needs andpriorities, and developing a strategicplan for implementation. The Boardof Trustees of Hallettsville ISD hasshared its vision for public educationin our district during summer andfall goal setting sessions and istaking steps to make HISD one of thebest districts in the state.
Issue #1 2009-2010
2
Data drives many of thedecisions that are being madein HISD. We have to knowwhere we are and think aboutwhere we want to be in order to make a difference instudent performance. Thespring 2009 TAKS resultsindicate that the district ismaking steady gains towardreaching academic goals.The state minimum passingstandards are as follows:Reading/ELA (70%), Writing(70%), Social Studies (70%),Mathematics (55%), andScience (50%).HISD’s data indicates that our students are performing wellabove the minimum acceptablestandards. Since every subjectand subgroup in the districtperformed above 75% in 2009,the district earned aRecognized Rating from theTexas Education Agency. Inorder to earn an Exemplaryrating, each subject andsubgroup must be above 90%.During the 2009-2010 schoolyear, administrators will beworking toward thefollowing five goals set bythe board of trustees: 1)Improve student test scoreson TAKS, ACT, and SAT 2)Align curriculum andinstruction with college andemployer expectations 3)Develop a facilities plan thataddresses a safe, modernlearning environment for allstudents and staff members4) Maintain and develop aconservative approach tofunding a qualityeducational program 5)Attract and retain qualitypersonnel.
Reading/ELA
Writing
SocialStudies
Mathematics
Science
2009
94
95
98
87
83
2008
95
92
97
85
82
2007 95 91 91 83 79
Hallettsville ISD has always been a well-respected district, and our goal is to continueto build upon prior successes and prepare our students for the challenges that they willface in the 21
st
Century. We welcome your input and involvement in the educationalprocess and hope that you will join us as we “Capture the Adventure” in 2009-2010!Yours for Excellence in Education,Dr. Jo Ann BludauSuperintendent of Hallettsville ISD
opportunity
•
excellence
•
instruction
•
goals
•
success
For an online version of this newsletter andother district information, please visit our website at http://www.hisdbrahmas.org.
Issue #1 2009-2010
3
Hallettsville ElementaryCaptures Exemplary Status
parents
•
potential
•
responsible
•
respectful
•
safe
At Hallettsville Elementary, wetruly believe we are building futureleaders. Our goal is for eachstudent to experience success andreach his or her academicpotential.HES staff utilizes research anddata combined with CapturingKids Hearts training from thehighly acclaimed Flippen group toreach and teach the whole child.Not only have we set our academicstandards at great heights but wecontinue to build character through our 3 B’s: Be Responsible,Be Respectful and Be Safe.Parents and community membersare an integral part of our academic success; therefore, eachyear we honor moms, dads andgrandparents through specializedstudent programs.In addition, HES has been blessed by generous donations from theDickson-Allen Foundation.Their continuous support hasallowed teachers and students touse technology to move into the21
st
century. Classroominstruction and learning isenhanced through the use of laptops, Interactive Whiteboards,Response Clickers, Leapsters, HR ProScope Digital Microscopes,cameras and flash drives. HES isvery grateful for the foundation’ssupport of education and iscommitted to using the funds toproviding cutting edgetechnology for our students.As a TEA Exemplary campus,we strive to meet the needs of each and every student. In aneffort to insure success during the2009-2010 school year, HES willprovide All-star tutoring, smallgroup instruction andindividualized education plans toassure that no child is left behind.~ HES Principal, Trina Patek
Add a Comment