Eanes ISD Profile
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Eanes ISD Profile
Eanes ISD Profile Enrollment: 8,000 (approx) Location: 31.2 square miles covering parts of Austin as well as the municipalities of Rollingwood and Westlake Hills. Number of schools: Nine (six elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school) Drop-Out Rate: < 0.1% Attendance Rate: 96.3% Ethnic Distribution: African American 0.8% Hispanic 12.7% White 71.6% Asian/Pacific Islander 10.9% American Indian 0.3% 2 or more 3.7% Teacher Experience: Average Years of Experience: 14.3 11 or More Years Experience: 55.3% Advanced Degrees: 38.1% 2013-14 TEA Accountability Ratings: District = Met Standard (Highest Rating) All 9 campuses = Met Standard Advanced Placement Program Tests administered through spring of 2013: 3,112 Tests receiving a score of 3 or above: 77% Test receiving a score of 4 or above: 45% 2013-14 National Merit Competition 19 Finalists 50 Commended 12 National Hispanic Scholars 2014 Senior Class Follow-Up 99% direct to college enrollment rate 84% planned to attend institution of higher learning 15% planned to attend a two-year community college or technical school 1% went into the military or employment State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Results, Grades 3-8 % Met Satisfactory % Advanced Reading EISDState EISD State 3rd 96 76 43 17 4th 95 74 42 18 5th 98 76 52 20 6th 98 77 42 15 7th 97 75 53 19 8th 98 82 65 23 Writing EISDState EISD State 4th 93 73 22 6 7th 96 70 29 6 Math EISDState EISD State 3rd 92 70 30 16 4th 92 70 37 20 5th 92 79 15** 22 6th 97 79 41 17 7th 95 67 24 11 8th 99 79 31 8 Social Studies EISDState EISD State 8th 93 62 39 14 Science EISDState EISD State 5th 93 73 24 11 8th 94 71 47 20 ** Eanes ISD chose to test students in the math courses in which they are enrolled. Approximately 60% of 5th graders in Eanes ISD are advanced to 6th grade math; therefore their numbers are not reflected in the 5th grade math results. State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End of Course Results 2014 % Met Satisfactory % Advanced EISDState EISD State Algebra I 98 86 63 18 Biology 100 93 42 12 English I 97 72 34 6 English II 98 73 35 6 U.S. History 100 92 43 16 2013-14 Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Crit. Read Math Writing Westlake HS 596 626 578 Texas 576 495 461 National 497 513 487 2013-14 American College Test (ACT) Westlake HS 27.3 Texas 20.9 National 21.0 www.eanesisd.net Total 1800 1432 1497 as of 11/10/2014 BARTON CREEK ELEMENTARY 1314 Patterson Lane, Austin, 78733 (512) 732-9180 [email protected] www.bce.eanesisd.net Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 512 School Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Principal: Bryan Shippey Principal’s Secretary: Kathy Kutscherousky Honors: U.S. Blue Ribbon School (2001) TEA Met Standard School Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding Performance Texas Business and Education Coalition Honor Roll National Center for Educational Achievement Higher Performing School Top Austin Area Elementary Schools, Children at Risk Organization The mission at Barton Creek Elementary is to nurture the whole child in a safe, supportive and academically challenging atmosphere, recognizing and celebrating the uniqueness of each individual. Barton Creek promotes a respect for self, others and the environment. There are a variety of campus and community education extracurricular activities available for students including a school choir, library council, 3rd and 5th grade math clubs, Destination Imagination and many more. Barton Creek has two playgrounds and a nature trail that leads to several outdoor classrooms. Barton Creek provides a broad continuum of services for students, including Gifted and Talented for identified students, Intervention programs provided by campus math and reading specialists and ongoing differentiated instruction for students at all academic levels in all classrooms. In addition, a comprehensive special education program for students identified with special needs is provided. An extensive literacy library supports reading instruction in all grades. The Science Lab allows teachers, with the support of parent-volunteers, to offer hands-on science instruction. Students enjoy the benefits of certified P.E., Music and Art teachers in addition to a certified librarian, a certified school counselor and a registered nurse. Bryan Shippey Education: Bachelor’s Degree Psychology, Texas Tech University; Master of Education, University of Texas at Arlington Joined EISD: 2010 Previous School Districts: Arlington ISD (2000-10), Lubbock ISD (1997-2000) BRIDGE POINT ELEMENTARY 6401 Cedar Street, Austin, 78746 (512) 732-9200 [email protected] www.bpe.eanesisd.net Honors: TEA Met Standard School Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding Performance Bridge Point Elementary School has served the elementary students in the northern sections of Eanes ISD for more than a decade. Bridge Point is the largest EISD elementary school with an enrollment of more than 700 students. Point secures the highest-quality educators, encourages high levels of parent involvement, and continuously pursues the best instructional methods. The result is a school that enthusiastically adjusts to the needs of individual students and has maintained Exemplary status from TEA for several years. Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 757 School Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Principal: Brad Wirht Assistant Principal: Shannon McClure Principal’s Secretary: Lisa Thomas Bridge Point provides a comprehensive instructional program for all students, including core instruction, Art, Music and PE, and daily fitness period. A spacious library, two computer labs and technology infrastructure also are available for students. A pervasive “Lifeskills” program is supported by a whole-school assembly that begins each day. For qualifying students, Bridge Point provides programs to support reading development, Special Education needs, advanced and enriched programs and classes for identified Gifted and Talented students. Supporting a mission statement that commits to “creating a dynamic learning environment dedicated to preparing all students to meet today’s challenges and embrace tomorrow’s opportunities,” Bridge Brad Wirht Education: Bachelor of Arts, University of Redlands; Master of Arts, Fresno State Joined EISD: 1993 Previous School Districts: Exeter Union School District (California), Department of Defense Dependents School (Germany), Austin ISD Honors and Awards: Spirit of Education recipient, Cedar Creek Elementary, Eanes ISD You Make a Difference Award CEDAR CREEK ELEMENTARY 3301 Pinnacle Street, Austin, 78746 (512) 732-9120 [email protected] www.cce.eanesisd.net Honors: TEA Met Standard School Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding Performance Cedar Creek Elementary serves the children of a highly-educated community that has high expectations for its schools and generously supports them. Cedar Creek provides a comprehensive instructional program. classrooms that spoke off the heart of the building, known as the Commons area. A new library/media center and computer lab constructed in 1997 and the building infrastructure were enhanced to connect all computers to local- and wide-area networks. A new playground was constructed using May 2011 bond funds. Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 486 School Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Principal: Jessica Brown Principal’s Secretary: Linda Hopkins Students in Grades K-5 receive Music, Art and PE instruction on a three-day rotation. All students are supported with a librarian, counselor, nurse, and a Content Mastery Center. The campus has a Gifted and Talented teacher who works with identified students as well as regular classes. Cedar Creek provides extensive services for special needs students. Resource teachers, Special Education homeroom teachers, Speech Therapy, and OT/ PT programs meet a broad spectrum of needs. Title I services and a multi-sensory language arts program are offered. Cedar Creek provides English as a Second Language instruction for the diverse language needs of the campus population. Built in 1978 and expanded twice, CCE provides special purpose rooms to supplement pods of Jessica Brown Education: Bachelor of Science, University of San Francisco; Master of Education, Concordia University Texas; Education certificate, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Joined EISD: 2003 Awards/Honors: Bridge Point Teacher of the Year, 2012 EANES ELEMENTARY 4101 Bee Cave Road, Austin, 78746 (512) 732-9100 [email protected] www.ee.eanesisd.net Honors: U.S. Blue Ribbon School (1996, 2005) TEA Met Standard School Promising Practices for Early Childhood Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding Performance Eanes Elementary is a “Lend a Hand” school. This school-wide theme was inspired by two previous EE students who wrote a song about students supporting each other to end bullying. Eanes Elementary focuses on teaching students five expectations for “Lending a Hand” (representing the 5 fingers on the hand). These expectations are: Respect, Safety, Responsibility, Integrity and Acceptance. Our mission is to develop the whole child. Focusing on more than just academics, we hope to grow children that have a strong sense of character and social responsibility. ing and math instruction occurs at all grade levels. The comprehensive instructional program includes music, art and physical education classes. The use of technology is integrated into as many aspects of learning as possible. The Gifted and Talented program serves students in grades K-5 who qualify in the area of creativity and our Special Education program serves all children with special needs starting at age three. Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 606 School Hours: 7:35 a.m.-2:35 p.m. Principal: Jodie Villemaire Assistant Principal: Lesley Ryan Principal’s Secretary: Charlotte Burke Eanes is the most unique campus of the six elementary schools in Eanes ISD. The school was established on this site about 130 years ago with some of those early buildings still in use. It is said that coming to school at Eanes is like coming to school in a park; the outdoor campus promotes a healthy learning environment. Eanes Elementary has more than 600 students who benefit from a rich experience for children at all developmental levels. Differentiated reading, writ- Jodie Villemaire Education: Bachelor of Arts, University of Texas at Arlington; Master of Education, University of Texas at Arlington; Gifted and Talented Endorsement, University of Texas at Arlington Joined EISD: 2010 Previous School Districts: Mansfield ISD, Lake Travis ISD FOREST TRAIL ELEMENTARY 1203 Loop 360, Austin, 78746 (512) 732-9160 [email protected] www.fte.eanesisd.net Honors: U. S. Blue Ribbon School TEA Met Standard School Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding Performance Texas Business and Education Coalition Honor Roll (2011, 2012) Forest Trail is a K-5 campus that strives to promote a healthy sense of self worth and a desire to help oth¬ers while providing a strong academic foundation. At Forest Trail, the mission in working with children is guided by 12 belief statements that address learning, children’s needs, staff development and coopera¬tion. Forest Trail has been recognized at both national and state levels. The school’s comprehensive instructional program includes Music, Art and Physical Education in addition to core instruction. Special Education and Gifted and Talented classes as well as reading and math intervention are available to qualifying students. computer labs. One to one iPad distribution is scheduled to occur during the 2012-2013 school year. Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 610 School Hours: 8:25 a.m.-3:25 p.m. Principal: Charles McCasland Assistant Principal: Amanda O’Daniel Principal’s Secretary: Cheryl Pratt The Library Media Center is an integral part of the instructional program, promoting life long learning and information literacy. Programs bring notable authors of children’s books and performers of children’s plays to visit FTE students. Students also are encouraged to participate in both reading and writing pro¬grams at the state and national levels. Instructional technology also serves as an integral tool to the Forest Trail curriculum. LCD projectors with sound amplification systems and Smart Boards are located in every classroom along with two complete FTE serves approximately 600 students residing in the central part of the district. The school was built in 1985 and received upgrades in 2001, 2008, and 2012. Charles McCasland Education: Bachelor of Science, University of Texas; Master of Education, Texas Women’s University; College of the Virgin Islands; University of North Texas Joined EISD: 1994 Previous School Districts: Plano ISD, Waxahachie ISD, Austin ISD Honors and Awards: Special Education Educator of the Year; Texas School Public Relations Association Star Award; Spirit of Education Award; President, Plano Principals Assocation; University of Texas Mentor Elementary Principal of the Year VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY 1201 Loop 360, Austin, 78746 (512) 732-9120 [email protected] vve.eanesisd.net Honors: TEA Met Standard School Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding Performance The mission of Valley View Elementary is to develop successful learners and responsible citizens through a team effort between the school, the parents, and the community, in a positive learning environment. A two-story, red-brick school, VVE serves kindergartners through fifth-graders in its convenient Westlake location off Loop 360. programs, and has a school nurse and counselor available to help students. Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 501 School Hours: 7:50 a.m.-2:50 p.m. Principal: Jennifer Dusek Principal’s Secretary: Teri Mansfield Valley View is a child-centered, family-friendly and academically challenging school. Upon entering Valley View one can expect to find highly qualified professionals dedicated to children and their families. Beyond the state of Texas assessment status of an Exemplary school, VVE is dedicated to children and their social and emotional development. Differentiated instruction is practiced in all classrooms and children are viewed as individuals with unique gifts and abilities. VVE students enjoy Music, Art, Physical Education, Science laboratories, Gifted and Talented services and more. The school offers full library services, Special Education, Title I, reading intervention and English as a Second Language Valley View is proud to host the largest Child Development Center in Eanes ISD. Childcare services are available to employees and the community, enrolling children from infancy through kindergarten. Jennifer Dusek Education: Bachelor of Education, Texas State University; Master of Education, Texas State University Joined EISD: 2003 Previous School Districts: Hays CISD, Comal ISD Honors and Awards: Westlake Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year HILL COUNTRY MIDDLE SCHOOL 1300 Walsh Tarlton Drive, Austin, 78746 (512) 732-9220 [email protected] hcms.eanesisd.net Honors: TEA Met Standard School U. S. Blue Ribbon School Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding Performance Texas Business and Education Coalition Honor Roll Hill Country Middle School is a positive, secure community committed to fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills, and acceptance of differences while promoting social development and emphasizing independent and cooperative learning skills so that students achieve an enthusiasm for learning. Originally built in 1974, Hill Country MS has been renovated and expanded several times, including major upgrades to the track and field, both gyms, and increased technology available to students with funds from the May 2011 bond program. The library saw improvements as well, creating a quiet learning space for students. Grades: 6-8 Enrollment: 940 School Hours: 8:25 a.m.-3:52 p.m. Principal: Kathleen Sullivan Assistant Principals: Felix Grimmett, Staci Hubbard Principal’s Secretary: Shellie Foster Hill Country MS recognizes and celebrates student excellence and offers many opportunities for students to get involved in a wide array of activities. In recent years HCMS choirs, bands, orchestra and yearbook have received regional and state honors. “Hill Country TV” is a unique school broadcast system that offers students a chance to develop production and presentation skills. Gifted and Talented, pre-AP (Advanced Placement), special education and ESL (English as Second Language) programs support the needs of students. It is also possible for students in some courses to earn high school credit. Kathleen Sullivan Education: Bachelor of Arts, University of Texas; Master of Educational Administration, Texas State University Joined EISD: 2000 Previous School Districts: Austin ISD, San Marcos ISD Honors and Awards: Capitol of Texas Counseling Association Administrator of the Year WEST RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL 9201 Scenic Bluff Drive, Austin, 78733 (512) 732-9220 [email protected] wrms.eanesisd.net Honors: TEA Met Standard School U. S. Blue Ribbon School Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding Performance Presidential Medal of Service Texas Business and Education Coalition Honor Roll West Ridge Middle School, serving Eanes ISD’s western half, is divided into smaller learning communities or “teams” of innovative and caring teachers in each grade level to teach the “whole child” rather than simply addressing subject areas. An emphasis is placed on development of research skills, writing, and interdisciplinary projects across the curriculum. West Ridge Middle School was built in 1987 and has been renovated and expanded several times, including major upgrades to the track and field, both gyms, and increased technology available to students with funds from the May 2011 bond program. Grades: 6-8 Enrollment: 867 School Hours: 8:25 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Principal: Steve Ramsey Assistant Principals: Erika Bacon, Abby Bridges Principal’s Secretary: Diane Dealy The school recognizes and celebrates student excellence and offers opportunities for students to be involved in a wide array of activities. In recent years WRMS choirs, bands, orchestra and academic UIL teams have received regional and state honors. The West Ridge WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) program uses a mentorship environment to help ensure that all students feel connected with their school. Gifted and Talented, pre-AP (Advanced Placement), and Special Education programs support the needs of students. A variety of stimulating electives and state-of the-art technology, including four computer labs, also supports learning. Steve Ramsey Education: Bachelor of Science, University of Texas; Master of Education in Educational Administration, Texas State University; Joined EISD: 2002 Previous School Districts: Austin ISD, Duncanville ISD, Kingwood ISD WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL 4100 Westbank Drive, Austin, 78746 (512) 732-9280 [email protected] whs.eanesisd.net Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 2,585 School Hours: 8:40 a.m.-4:05 p.m. Principal: Dr. John Carter Assistant Principals: Jaime Clark, Michel Froneberger, Donna Jackson, Michael McKelvy, Stephen Shands Principal’s Secretary: Laurie Ackerman Westlake High School is a comprehensive, four-year public high school where the curriculum is primarily college preparatory. The school’s average total enrollment, grades 9-12, is 2,550. Westlake HS consistently receives recognition at all levels, including its rank among the best high schools in the country by “Newsweek” and “U.S. News” magazines. It is one of just a few large, comprehensive high schools in the state to be rated Met Standard and exceeds both regional and state standardized test score averages in all categories. Westlake HS students excel academically, as well as in music, arts and athletics. WHS consistently boasts impressive numbers in the National Merit competition, and traditionally, about 99 percent of students continue their education after graduation. Westlake High School offers a 33 Advanced Placement courses, a Career and Technical Education program, an acclaimed Performing Arts department, as well as special support programs such as The Learning Center and Adult Transition Services. Honors: TEA Met Standard School U. S. Blue Ribbon School Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding Performance Newsweek Magazine and U.S. News and World Report Top High Schools Lists Dr. John Carter Degrees Held, Universities Attended: Bachelor of Science, Mathematics with Highest Departmental Distinction, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign; Masters of Education, Educational Administration and Secondary Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ph.D in Mathematics Education, Illinois State University Joined EISD: 2012 Previous Work: Adjunct Professor of Education at Lake Forest College (Ill.); Assistant Principal, Adlai Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire, Ill. Honors and Awards: National Presidential Award for Mathematics in Teaching; Award for Innovation in Mathematics and Science Teaching from “Business Week” Magazine; Lee E. Yunker Mathematics Leadership Award