Bell County School Districts
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ACADEMY ISD
District Philosophy: The Academy School System wishes to have a unified educational system so that the student will become more involved in the process of clear and critical thinking skills. The district believes that our students should be afforded the opportunity at every level to develop their abilities to the maximum capacity; intellectually, physically, morally, and socially, so that they might become more responsible members of society in whatever career, profession, or job they choose. This will be in accordance with the policies of the Texas Education Agency and with the support and involvement of the community. District Mission Statement: The mission of the Academy Independent School District is to motivate students to learn the behaviors, skills, and understanding necessary for academic and social success. The school shall strive to develop students’ higher level thinking skills, problem solving and coping behaviors; to help students define their values and goals; and to cause students to respect themselves and the rights of others.
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BARTLETT ISD
MISSION STATEMENT: IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE...The Bartlett Independent School District believes each student to be a unique individual with the potential to develop a high degree of physical, moral and social accountability. The District shall endeavor to maintain an educational program that will encourage each student to develop personal knowledge, skills, and competence to his/her maximum capacity, and to learn behavior patterns which will make him/her a responsible member of society. It is with this mission in mind that the board of trustees, the administration, and the staff of BISD challenge the student to gain the essential academic skills which will provide a firm foundation for future life.
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BELTON ISD
Belton ISD has a proud tradition of excellence in education. Our mission is to ensure that every child achieves maximum educational potential. Belton Independent School District currently serves 9800 students at thirteen campuses in Belton, Texas. The District's ethnic distribution is 61% White, 28% Hispanic, 8% African-American, 2% Asian/Pacific Islander, and 1% Native American. With over 1400 employees, Belton ISD is one of the largest employers in Bell County. We are commmitted to attracting and retaining high-performing administation, faculty, and staff who reflect the values of the community, serve as positive role models, exhibit moral excellence, and are committed to achieving excellence for all students.
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HOLLAND ISD
Mission Statement: The Holland Independent School District, in partnership with parents and community, will provide a quality education for all students, empowering them to pursue productive and fulfilling lives in an ever-changing, interdependent world.
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KILLEEN ISD
The Killeen Independent School District is a growing, thriving district in Central Texas serving a 400 square mile area including the communities of Killeen, Harker Heights, Nolanville, and the Fort Hood military installation. With an enrollment of 41,969 students, the district is the 26th largest in Texas. Killeen ISD is the second largest employer in the area with Fort Hood being the largest. KISD staff consists of 5,315 full time employees: 45.8% - Teachers, 22.0% - Paraprofessionals, 20.8% - Classified, 7.7% - Professional Support, 2.9% - Campus Admin and 1.1% - Central Admin. The Board of Trustees consists of seven elected members who serve three year terms of office. The teachers currently serving KISD have an average of 9.9 years of teaching experience and an average of 7.5 years within KISD. More than 18.5 % of the teachers have a masters or doctoral degree. Class size averages vary throughout the district with a range of 22.1 students per class in PK – 4 and 23.1 students per class in 5th – 12th. The district provides various programs to support struggling students. Students are provided Response to Intervention (RtI) interventions within the school day, English as a Second Language instruction, and appropriate services for special needs students. Tutoring is structured within and outside the school day. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) provides tutorial assistance within the school day for middle and high school students. After school programs include the district’s Math Center, Tutor.com, and various tutoring programs offered by individual campuses. Communities in Schools is a special program available for at-risk learners. The Killeen ISD’s Site-Based Decision Making (SBDM) Committee consists of teachers, other professional staff members, parents of students enrolled in the district, community members, and business representatives. The KISD Board has also established the District Employee Advocacy Committee (DEAC), consisting of teachers and other professional staff members, to enable two-way communication between employees and the Superintendent. This committee brings forward ideas, questions, and concerns from employees. Each campus has an established campus-level SBDM and DEAC committee. Killeen ISD also has a District Conduct Committee (DCC) to develop district level policies and monitor discipline procedures administered throughout the district.
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RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN)
Richard Milburn Academy is a free public charter high school designed to help students who have experienced difficulty in a traditional school setting. At RMA, students have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma in an environment in which they feel safe, supported and valued. Our non-traditional program and student-centered approach to education make RMA a good fit for students who have experienced difficulty in school and are looking to make a change in their lives.
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ROGERS ISD
We are very proud of our schools, our students, our parents and our community. Rogers overflows with “Eagle Pride” and we proudly display our black and vegas gold. Our entire school community is committed to excellence – in academics, extracurricular and service. Rogers is a place where generations of families have lived and our schools are now educating many great grandchildren. Rogers ISD continues to attract families to its schools and dedicated employees to our staff. There is a familial atmosphere that cannot always be found in communities today. We are proud to boast “We Are Rogers!”
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SALADO ISD
District Mission Statement: The Salado Independent School District empowers today’s youth to be leaders in a global society through educational excellence. We are committed to: S Success I Innovation S Self-Reliance D Determination.
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TEMPLE ISD
Temple ISD: Offering families a GLOBAL education, right here in Central Texas. Temple ISD embraces a diverse population. Temple ISD emphasizes positive discipline in the classroom, parent involvement, and a creative instructional process designed to meet individual staff and student needs. As a fiscally conservative district, Temple ISD has been able to address decreases in state revenue without laying off staff or cutting vital programs. Temple High School students have benefited from the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum since 1992 and recently, Scott & White Healthcare has become an educational partner in implementing an IB whole-school Middle Year’s Program (MYP) at the Travis Science Academy. Plans include developing an elementary IB whole-school Primary Years Program (PYP) in 2013.
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TRANSFORMATIVE CHARTER ACADEMY
The mission of Transformative Charter Academy is to transform individuals into competent, responsible ethical, and productive young adults who possess initiative, strong work habits, academic and employable skills and attitudes to succesfully complete high school and advance to post-secondary education and / or satisfying employment. The vision of Transformative Charter Academy is to build a learning community where teachers, students, and the community become partners in the design, creation, and management of the learning process; where academic excellence is the norm, not the exception; where graduate students are transformed into successful and promising students; and from where they proceed to institutions of higher education and become responsible and productive members of society.
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TROY ISD
Troy Independent School District was established in 1896 to serve the children in the communities of Troy, Pendleton, Little Mexico, Belfalls and Oenaville. Located on Interstate 35 between Waco and Temple, Texas, Troy is a rural, agricultural-based community with small businesses and manufacturing companies. The mission of the Troy Independent School District is to provide students the opportunity to develop the ability to think logically, independently, and creatively, as well as to communicate effectively; educating the whole child. Four campuses serve approximately 1,280 students in early childhood through grade twelve. One hundred-sixty teachers and support staff work together to provide a caring and challenging environment in the educational process of all Troy ISD children, following the Texas Education Agency's goal of excellence and equity in achievement for all students. Mission Statement: Our district, as the educational center for excellence, provides the foundation for a safe, positive and enjoyable learning experience. In partnership with the community, Troy ISD models exemplary practices to empower our students to maximize their potential for success.