Trae Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 (edited) High student achievement level earns Katy ISD “Recognized” rating for 2006Katy ISD is one of only three school districts with enrollments of more than 45,000, and the largest district in the Houston area, to earn a “Recognized” rating on the 2006 state accountability system.The state’s largest Recognized districts are Northside San Antonio with an enrollment of 78,711, Northeast San Antonio (59,817) and Katy (47,474). Seven school districts in Region 4 (the Houston area) earned Recognized status: Katy, Clear Creek, Columbia-Brazoria, Danbury, Deer Park, Friendswood and Pearland. Only 307 of Texas’ 1,033 public school districts (29.7%) are rated Recognized, and only three of the state’s 20 largest districts of 45,000 or more (15 %) have earned the rating. The largest Exemplary district in Texas is Highland Park ISD in Dallas, with an enrollment of 6,276.In the final accountability ratings released by the Texas Education Agency today, 83% of Katy ISD’s 42 campuses earned “Exemplary” or “Recognized” ratings, up from 56% in 2005. Ten campuses are ranked “Exemplary,” 25 “Recognized” and seven “Acceptable,” compared to nine “Exemplary,” 14 “Recognized” and 18 “Acceptable” in 2005.Districtwide TAKS scores rose three points in reading/English language arts to a 94% passing rate; two points in math to an 87% passing rate; and six points in science to an 85% passing rate. Scores remained steady in social studies (95%) and dropped by one point in writing (96%). During the same period, the district grew from 44,212 to 47,474 students, while the number of economically disadvantaged students rose from 20.2 to 23.3% and the number of Limited-English proficient students increased from 10.5 to 11.1%.Strong gains in science achievement among economically disadvantaged, Hispanic and African-American students gave the district the increases needed to regain the “Recognized” rating it earned continuously from 1997 to 2004. In spite of steadily increasing test scores, the district was rated “Acceptable” for 2005 due to higher standards imposed by the TAKS-based accountability system. 2006 science scores rose six points among African-American students, 11 points among Hispanic students and 13 points among low-income students.Out of a total of 26 indicators (test area and grade level), the district posted gains ranging from one to 13 points in 18 areas. The largest single gains in scores were a 13-point increase in science among low-income students and an 11-point increase in science among Hispanic students.Results from the State-Developed Alternative Assessment II (SDAA) show a 95% passing rate for the 2,682 students who took the alternate test. The SDAA is administered to students who receive special education services and whose individual education plans specify the alternative test rather than the TAKS. An individual achievement goal is set for each student by an Admissions/Review/Dismissal (ARD) Committee, and the accountability data reflects the percentage of students who reach their ARD-identified goals. Superintendent Dr. Leonard Merrell said, “It is a remarkable accomplishment for a large and diverse school district to achieve a Recognized rating. Katy ISD’s gains in student achievement are the result of detailed curriculum planning, high-quality instruction, resource management and unwavering commitment to student success. Beginning in classrooms with teachers and students, and sustained by parents, support staff and community members, the district is truly moving toward our goal to design and deliver outstanding instructional programs and services that promote success for all students.”“We are extremely proud of everyone who has been involved in creating the climate of success that has resulted in these accountability ratings,” said School Board president Judith Snyder. “We began nearly a decade ago putting into place the curriculum redesign, instructional resources, staff development, teacher recruiting programs and data analysis that would allow Katy ISD to successfully meet the challenges of growth and change. There’s a tremendous feeling of accomplishment in knowing that these long-term efforts are producing great results for our students.” Edited August 21, 2006 by Trae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted August 21, 2006 Author Share Posted August 21, 2006 (edited) One last thing before I leave. Here are Katy I.S.D.'s enrollment projections (PDF):Katy I.S.D. Enrollment Projections Edited August 21, 2006 by Trae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westguy76 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 One last thing before I leave. Here are Katy I.S.D.'s enrollment projections (PDF):Katy I.S.D. Enrollment ProjectionsHey just a question for you Trae. How do you find time to post so much to this board when you are presumadly at school? Props to you for being aware of your community and posting on here I was just wondering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted August 21, 2006 Author Share Posted August 21, 2006 Advisory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicMan Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Advisory.I have time to post on HAIF at school too - During Lunch and one of my class periods - before school too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted August 21, 2006 Author Share Posted August 21, 2006 (edited) Damn you go during lunch?? We have only 30 minutes for lunch so I would have no time, but I can diet from HAIF . Edited August 21, 2006 by Trae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicMan Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Damn you go during lunch?? We have only 30 minutes for lunch so I would have no time, but I can diet from HAIF . My lunch period is 50 minutes... for the entire school. It's small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sttombiz Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 wolfe elementary needs to be shut down (471 kids!). my god that is nothing. over half of those are bused into the school from bear creek and glen karin.wolfe needs to annexed by spring branch isd or...if katy wants to make a grab, they can annex all the schools east of kirkwood...I think the first idea makes more sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicMan Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 wolfe elementary needs to be shut down (471 kids!). my god that is nothing. over half of those are bused into the school from bear creek and glen karin.wolfe needs to annexed by spring branch isd or...if katy wants to make a grab, they can annex all the schools east of kirkwood...I think the first idea makes more sense471 isn't a bad figure for an elementary school, actually. I think Wolfe needs to be given to SBISD too - though, I would prefer for all of the city of Houston to be in one district. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Trae, your parents and I, pay the highest taxes in the state in order for you to keep having the best resources possible for your education. SO, you better have your butt in class, and keep helping to make those high marks, and quit screwin' around on here ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.S.O.N. Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Kudos to Dr. Merrell and Katy ISD. He's a good man, and is certainly deserving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineda Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 (edited) KATY ISD RECOGNIZED KATY H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE TAYLOR H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE OPPORT AWARENESS CTR (06-12) NOT RATED:OTHER MAYDE CREEK H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE CINCO RANCH H S (09-12) RECOGNIZED MORTON RANCH HIGH SCHOOL (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE SEVEN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL (09-10) RECOGNIZED ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL OF CHOICE (11-12) AEA:ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE HARRIS CO SCH FOR ACCELERATED LRN (08-10) NOT RATED:OTHERALDINE ISD ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE ALDINE HIGH SCHOOL (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE CARVER H S FOR APPLIED TECH/ENGI (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE MACARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE NIMITZ HIGH SCHOOL (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE HALL HIGH SCHOOL (09-12) AEA: ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLEALIEF ISD ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE HASTINGS H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE ELSIK H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE KERR H S (09-12) RECOGNIZEDALVIN ISD ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE ALVIN HIGH SCHOOL (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE BRAZORIA CO J J A E P (07-11) NOT RATED: OTHER ASSETS (07-12) AEA: ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLECLEAR CREEK ISD RECOGNIZED CLEAR CREEK H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE CLEAR LAKE H S (09-12) RECOGNIZED CLEAR BROOK H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE CLEAR VIEW ALTER (07-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE GALVESTON CO JJAEP (07-10) NOT RATED: OTHER HARRIS CO JJAEP (07-12) NOT RATED: OTHERCONROE ISD ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE CONROE H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE W L HAUKE ALTER ED (08-12) AEA: ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE THE WOODLANDS H S (09-12) RECOGNIZED OAK RIDGE H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE PATHWAYS (04-11) NOT RATED: OTHER MONTGOMERY COUNTY JJAEP (07-12) NOT RATED: OTHER CANEY CREEK H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE THE WOODLANDS COLLEGE PARK HS (09-11) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLECYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE CY-FAIR H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE JERSEY VILLAGE H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE CYPRESS CREEK H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE LANGHAM CREEK H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE CYPRESS FALLS H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE WINDFERN H S (11-12) AEA: ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE CYPRESS SPRINGS H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE CYPRESS RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS J J A E P (07-12) NOT RATED: OTHERFORT BEND ISD ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE DULLES H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE WILLOWRIDGE H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE CLEMENTS H S (09-12) RECOGNIZED KEMPNER H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE LAWRENCE E ELKINS H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE STEPHEN F AUSTIN H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE HIGHTOWER H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE FORT BEND CO ALTER (07-12) NOT RATED: OTHER GEORGE BUSH HIGH SCHOOL (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE THURGOOD MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL (09-12) ACADEMICALLY UNACCEPTABLEFRIENDSWOOD ISD RECOGNIZED FRIENDSWOOD H S (09-12) RECOGNIZEDHOUSTON ISD ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE AUSTIN H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE BELLAIRE H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE DAVIS H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE FURR H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE SAM HOUSTON H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY UNACCEPTABLE JONES H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY UNACCEPTABLE KASHMERE H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY UNACCEPTABLE LAMAR H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE LEE H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE MADISON H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE MILBY H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE REAGAN H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY UNACCEPTABLE COMMUNITY SERVICES-SEC (EE-12) AEA: ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE STERLING H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY UNACCEPTABLE WALTRIP H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE WASHINGTON B T H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY UNACCEPTABLE WESTBURY H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY UNACCEPTABLE WHEATLEY H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY UNACCEPTABLE WORTHING H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE YATES H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY UNACCEPTABLE SHARPSTOWN H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE SCARBOROUGH H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY UNACCEPTABLE PERFOR & VIS ARTS H S (09-12) RECOGNIZED DEBAKEY H S FOR HEALTH PROF (09-12) EXEMPLARY CHAVEZ H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE CONTEMPORARY LRN CTR H S (09-12) AEA: ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE KAY ON-GOING ED CTR HIGH SCHOOL (09-12) AEA: ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE HOUSTON NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL (09-11) AEA: ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE BARBARA JORDAN H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY UNACCEPTABLE LAW ENFCMT-CRIM JUST H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE WESTSIDE H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE H P CARTER CAREER CENTER (08-12) AEA: ACADEMICALLY UNACCEPTABLE T H ROGERS SEC (06-12) RECOGNIZEDHUMBLE ISD ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE HUMBLE H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE KINGWOOD H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE QUEST H S (09-12) RECOGNIZEDKLEIN ISD ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE KLEIN H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE KLEIN FOREST H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE KLEIN OAK H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE KLEIN COLLINS HIGH SCHOOL (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE HARRIS CO JJAEP (037) 06-12 NOT RATED: OTHERMAGNOLIA ISD ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE MAGNOLIA H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE PROJECT RESTORE (07-10) NOT RATED: OTHER ALPHA (09-12) AEA: ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLENORTH FOREST ISD ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE SMILEY H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY UNACCEPTABLE FOREST BROOK H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY UNACCEPTABLE NORTH FOREST J J A E P (08-12) NOT RATED: OTHER HIGH POINT (06-09) NOT RATED: OTHER NORTH FOREST DROPOUT RECOVERY (09-09) NOT RATED: OTHERPASADENA ISD ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL (09-12) ACADEMICALLY UNACCEPTABLE SAM RAYBURN H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE SOUTH HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL (09-12) ACADEMICALLY UNACCEPTABLE DOBIE HIGH SCHOOL (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE EXCEL ACADEMY (JJAEP) (06-12) NOT RATED: OTHER PASADENA MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL) (09-12) NOT RATED: OTHERPEARLAND ISD RECOGNIZED PEARLAND H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE BRAZORIA CO J J A E P (07-11) NOT RATED: OTHER NINTH GRADE CENTER (09-09) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE PACE INSTITUTE (06-09) AEA: ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLESPRING ISD ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE SPRING H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE WESTFIELD H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE SCHOOL FOR ACCELERATED LRN (05-10) NOT RATED: OTHER SP ED CONTRACT (EE-12) NOT RATED: OTHER HIGHPOINT NORTH (06-12) NOT RATED: OTHER WUNSCHE SCH (07-12) NOT RATED: OTHERSPRING BRANCH ISD ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE MEMORIAL H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE SPRING WOODS H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE NORTHBROOK H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE STRATFORD H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE HARRIS CO J J A E P (06-12) NOT RATED: OTHER SPRING BRANCH SCHOOL OF CHOICE (06-12) AEA: ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE WESTCHESTER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATI (06-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLETOMBALL ISD ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE TOMBALL H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE TOMBALL J J A E P CAMPUS (08-10) NOT RATED: OTHERWILLIS ISD ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE WILLIS H S (09-12) ACADEMICALLY ACCEPTABLE STUBBLEFIELD ALTERNATIVE ACADEMY (05-12) NOT RATED: OTHER JJAEP (08-09) NOT RATED: OTHER-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------These districts were pulled from the TEA list of districts in their 2006 Accountability Ratings.This year, Vistas High School will open for the first time in the Klein district. This school will cater to that segment of the high school population who are in danger of not graduating on time with their peers. This program will feature much smaller classes with a lot of direct supervision by administrators to help put more focus on these students who have traditionally fallen through the cracks. They're not "bad" kids, they're not exemplary students, they're just not motivated or interested in the traditional high school experience. This new program purports to help them graduate with their peers and perhaps even guide them into a college program. This brings up some questions: These types of non-traditional programs seem to serve two purposes. One, serve the needs of kids that don't quite fit the mold of the "average" high-school student, however that is defined. Two, get these kids off the TEA accountability ratings charts, enabling these kids' "home" schools to perhaps move up in the all-important TEA rankings.But, if this approach really works, how would this explain the number of Academically Unacceptable schools currently found in the Houston ISD? That school district has an impressive number of schools that cater to both ends of the educational spectrum; the low achievers AND the high achievers, and yet the number of Academically Unacceptable in HISD cannot be dismissed or overlooked. What is the answer? What are the "good" schools doing that enable them to achieve the Exemplary or Recognized status that others are not? And, is this something that the schools should be doing? Should they be the "be all, end all" for all students? Are schools replacing the responsibilities of the parents? Should they be? Who is they leading force of change in a school district? Is it the Superintendent, or is the School Board, or is the administrators and educators that have been hired by those districts? Is heavy parental involvement the key to a good school? Is there any benefit to having smaller classes, smaller schools, smaller districts? Is it the students themselves? What are the characteristics of a "good" school district in Texas? Is anyone actively studying the characteristics of Cinco Ranch H.S., Seven Lakes H.S., Kerr H.S., Clear Lake H.S., The Woodlands H.S., Clements H.S., Friendswood H.S., Quest H.S., and other Recognized schools like them (that are not magnet schools) to find out what they're doing right at their schools? What are the tangibles & intangibles that make the difference in those schools? Edited August 22, 2006 by pineda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineda Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 TEA list of districts - statewide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 (edited) Is anyone actively studying the characteristics of Cinco Ranch H.S., Seven Lakes H.S.I can answer this one real quick. Cinco Ranch and Seven Lakes demographics are the richest in all of Katy I.S.D. (especially Seven Lakes, no apartments). The students here are more motivated because there parents most likely went to college and they want to follow in their footsteps. This school (Cinco) is real motivated in academics as much as Katy is in athletics. They enforce academics pretty well over here, too, and there are a lot of pre-AP and AP students (like me). Seven Lakes is most likely the same way. The high school that I am afraid for is Morton ranch. I know people over there, and they just don't care. It is worst than Mayde Creek. People around here say that Morton Ranch got the bad people from Katy High School and Mayde Creek High School. Cleaning up Katy and Mayde Creek, but dissing Morton Ranch.You should look at the test scores for the Katy I.S.D. high schools here (under school report card data after clicking the high school name) Katy I.S.D. High School Test Scores Edited December 31, 2006 by Trae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicMan Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 "But, if this approach really works, how would this explain the number of Academically Unacceptable schools currently found in the Houston ISD? That school district has an impressive number of schools that cater to both ends of the educational spectrum; the low achievers AND the high achievers, and yet the number of Academically Unacceptable in HISD cannot be dismissed or overlooked."We need to study the Unacceptable schools that remain that way after appeals are finalized. We need to see why the schools obtained the ratings as a way to help them improve.For the criteria to get acceptable, see http://www.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/acco...ual/ch03.html#1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineda Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 We need to study the Unacceptable schools that remain that way after appeals are finalized. We need to see why the schools obtained the ratings as a way to help them improve.Agreed, and maybe a way to help them improve would be to study the characteristics of the schools that received Recognized or Exemplary ratings, especially at the high school levels. Schools such as Cinco Ranch H.S., Seven Lakes H.S., Kerr H.S., Clear Lake H.S., The Woodlands H.S., Clements H.S., Friendswood H.S., Quest H.S., and other Recognized schools like them (that are not magnet schools) to find out what they're doing right at their schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 My sister went to Wolfe wayyyy back in the day, when it was just called Addicks Elementary! (around '73-'74) talk about a small school.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 Wasn't Mayde Creek HS, Addicks HS back in the day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Wasn't Mayde Creek HS, Addicks HS back in the day?Nope, Mayde Creek was a brand new school that opened in the mid 80's about 1986 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sttombiz Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 wolfe elementary was never addicks elementary. they tore down addicks and built wolfe right next door. they always did talk about how on the day wolfe opened all the students from addicks had to carry their desks over to the new wolfe elementary.addicks isd was split between katy, spring branch, and houston isds (I think cy-fair as well). it used to stretch from the southern border of westheimer to the northern border of clay rd (or higher) and to the eastern border of kirkwood and western border of barker cypress. there used to be a school at the end of dairy ashford and westheimer (where the boarded up krogers is now and also the forest park west cemetery)...but wolfe needs to be incorporated into spring branch isd because when I was goin to school I wanted to take the 5 min route to stratford than the 15-20 min route to Taylor. katy will likely never give up wolfe because that is some of its highest tax revenue. the entire area of 77079 which is zoned to wolfe and katy isd has very few houses appraised under $250-300k on the hcad rolls.anymore ideas on what they could do to wolfe? it would be greatly appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 They are zoned to Tayor HS, too. Those homes are pretty expensive on that size, and are in good shape with good value.Katy I.S.D. would never give it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sttombiz Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 yea exactly but for the memorial housing boom to take over in the west area of 77079 they need to rezone that area to sbisd. because no mom likes busing their kids to school (even if it is kisd)the area is majorly undervalued because no one has ever come in to reappraise and likely because of the kisd school factor. people who live in the area like it that way but people who want to sell hate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted August 26, 2006 Author Share Posted August 26, 2006 Katy I.S.D. is probably one of, if not the most admired I.S.D. in the Houston area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sttombiz Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 yea but parents dont want to bus their kids 15 min to school when stratford is 5 min down the road, and stratford is just as good as Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted August 26, 2006 Author Share Posted August 26, 2006 Yeah, but once the get the Kingsland/Memorial road complete, the drive will be cut in half.I also think that Cy-Fair needs to give Katy I.S.D. everything south of Keith Harrow BLVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicMan Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 yea exactly but for the memorial housing boom to take over in the west area of 77079 they need to rezone that area to sbisd. because no mom likes busing their kids to school (even if it is kisd)Well, some mothers are perfecly fine with busing their kids to magnet schools... but in terms of regular schools, not as much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sttombiz Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 but when will that be? theyve been talking about it for how long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eag567 Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 wolfe elementary was never addicks elementary. they tore down addicks and built wolfe right next door. they always did talk about how on the day wolfe opened all the students from addicks had to carry their desks over to the new wolfe elementary.addicks isd was split between katy, spring branch, and houston isds (I think cy-fair as well). it used to stretch from the southern border of westheimer to the northern border of clay rd (or higher) and to the eastern border of kirkwood and western border of barker cypress.It's true that Addicks ISD was split among other school districts in the early 1960s. However, the building currently named Wolfe Elementary was built in the late 1960s and was called Addicks Elementary until Maurice Wolfe retired as principal of the school. After his retirement, the school's name was changed to Maurice Wolfe Elementary. I was working for KISD at the time, so it would have been after 1982, but I don't remember what year the name change actually took place.Eag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapillionWyngs Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 But isn't EXEMPLARY what we are looking for?Recodnized is just second best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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