Overview of Student Success Initiatives

Phase-in of SSI Testing Requirements

Arp ISD is dedicated to giving each child the best educational experience possible.

Arp ISD is participating in 3 major grant initiatives complimenting the NCLB laws.  Arp High School is in the initial year of the SUPERNet Virtual High School.  This is being funded through a Federal TARGET Grant in collaboration with 17 other districts.  Over 3 million dollars (over 3 years) will allow teachers to create online courses for high school credit at no extra cost to Arp students. 

Arp teachers are using Title funds to gain professional development in reading and writing integration.  Parents of Pre-K through 12th grade students will notice less worksheets and more reading, writing, and research project-based assignments being given to all students.

Arp Schools will also be emphasizing Character Education in all core curriculum areas.  Each month students will be learning about an important character trait in order to nurture good habits for the future.   See the Character Counts! Website at: http://www.arp.sprnet.org/curric/CC!/Ethics.htm

 

Parent & Student Information Pamphlet for

“No Child Left Behind”

Overview of Student Success Initiatives

Phase-in of SSI Testing Requirements

Arp ISD Supports Your Child

Parent Involvement

All parents are invited to participate in the Arp ISD initiatives.  You are invited to participate in the following ways:

1.          Visit the school and meet the principal, teachers and staff.  Sign your child up for the EARLY READING initiatives

·          LightSpan Workshop & home use

·          PlayStation Acceleration Program (Donate you old PlayStation 1 or 2 to the school!)

·          iStation instruction (online)

2.          Read to & listen to early readers at home every evening

3.          Assist your child in keeping a writing journal at home

4.          Stay involved with your child’s benchmark assessments and homework learning activities.

5.          Be an advocate for your child.  Collaborate with teachers and administrators to assist your child in becoming the best that he/she can become.

6.          Talk with your child about his/her school work

7.          Understand state & district requirements for promotion & graduation.  Rules may be found at on the TEA website at: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter101/ch101bb.html 

The tenth graders in 2002-03 will initiate the Exit Level TAKS.  These students MUST pass the 11th grade EXIT Level TAKS to graduate from high school.