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FOR
PARENTS
A major goal of the District is to assist in the development
of well-rounded, productive citizens with a broad range of interests,
abilities, and experiences. Student performance is an important
measure of a student's success. Friendswood schools consistently
perform at the highest levels on state tests and nationally standardized
tests. In the state's accountability rating system, Friendswood
ISD has earned a Recognized rating.
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- The District's enrollment is approximately 5653 students.
The ethnic distribution in the District is 86.3% white, 7.9%
Hispanic, 1.21% African American, and 3.7% other. Economically
disadvantaged students are 3% of the total enrollment. Approximately
0.7% of students have limited proficiency in the English language.
Approximately 94.5% of seniors plan to pursue higher education.
The graduation rate is 97.4%.
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The Friendswood Independent School District was established
on December 21, 1948. The district covers 15 square miles and
borders the Alvin, Pearland and Clear Creek school districts.
Fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency, the district's
curriculum emphasizes basic academic skills, higher academic
thinking skills, and cooperative learning strategies. The district
is dedicated to meeting the needs of students of all levels of
ability.
Technology is an integral part of the curriculum on all campuses.
Each campus has self-contained computer labs and at least one
portable wireless lab. Schools are fully networked and each classroom
has computers available for teaching, research, and communication.
Foreign language instruction in Spanish, French, and German
is offered from sixth through twelfth grade, Latin classes in
ninth through twelfth grades, with advanced independent study
available. The high school is also involved in cooperative projects
with local colleges in applied technology.
FISD offers its students varied learning opportunities from
robotics to the outdoor nature center with time lapsed photography
to capture real world learning experiences. The District has
high expectations for its students in both academics and extracurricular
programs. Character Education is emphasized in all curriuculum
at all levels.
The philosophy of the district is based on active partnership
between parents, the community and the schools, and a commitment
to the realization of each and every student's potential.
- Extracurricular Activities
- FISD schools offer numerous extracurricular activities including
drama and musical productions, choir, band, service organizations
and clubs. The junior high and high school also compete in academic
contests including Academic
Decathlon and Octathlon, speech, debate, and competitive
sports governed by the University Interscholastic League (UIL).
A comprehensive athletic program is available to students in
grades 7-12. All campuses have active parent
organizations that support various school activities. For
complete information about student participation at the high
school level, follow this link to
the Friendswood High School website. For web site access to the
following departments at the High School, click on the desired
link: Band,
Choir, Drama,
FHS Musical Archives,
Wranglerettes,
Athletics Department and other
high school clubs and organizations.
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