Temple Independent School District
www.tisd.org
Temple Independent School District provides award-winning educational programs to students
P-K through 12th grade at 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools and 1 high school. Enrollment
of the 5A school district is 8,300 students and employees total 1,300.
Through the years, Temple ISD has produced 187 National Merit Scholar Award winners, including Black Achievement and Hispanic Recognition Scholars. Temple ISD was the first District in Central Texas to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma and has, to date, awarded 69 IB diplomas. The District has exceeded state and national averages in SAT scores for 12 consecutive years and has received numerous other state and national recognitions. Temple High School has been recognized as a "Top 5% High School" by Newsweek. These accomplishments are the direct result of a talented and dedicated staff and strong community support and involvement.
In addition to solid curriculum and instruction and access to the latest technology, Temple ISD offers students many opportunities to excel and boasts a wide array of extra-curricular activities and programs. The District emphasizes the importance of the arts and encourages a strong performing and visual arts program at all levels. The District's athletic program provides a variety of individual and team sport activities for students in grades 6 through 12. Currently, there are 19 different sports programs in the athletic department. These activities are an integral part of the District's mission to provide a well-rounded education that helps each student achieve his or her fullest measure of personal growth.
Temple ISD teachers are highly trained with a passion for teaching and inspiring students to become their best. Administrators develop curriculums of the highest quality for students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has recognized the Temple ISD with Exemplary and Recognized ratings and Gold Performance High Academics Recognitions.
The Temple ISD Board of Trustees earned Honor Board of Texas recognition by the Texas Association of School Boards in 2001. This state honor recognizes the top five school boards in the state for
outstanding vision, commitment and leadership as policy makers, commitment to improvement of
student performance, community support, public relations, and successful school/business partnerships.
Temple ISD students in need of additional support are provided help from Communities in Schools, PREP (teen parents), FOCUS (after-school programs), GED Preparation, Extended-Year Credit Recovery, Wheatley Alternative School, THS Accelerated Academy and SAT\ACT Preparation.
Temple ISD students who want to be teachers have the opportunity to participate in the “Grow Your Own” Scholarship Program. Selected THS graduates receive financial assistance for Bachelor’s degrees and commit to teaching in the district for four years.
Temple ISD graduates earn admission to the nation’s top universities, colleges, and military and service academies and are well prepared for the global workplace.
For more information contact: 254-215-8473.
Belton Independent School District
www.bisd.net
Belton ISD serves 8,300 students at twelve campuses with over 1,200 in nearby Belton, Texas. The District's boundaries cover approximately 200 square miles in Bell County. Students attend seven elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, and one alternative high school.
For 2006-07 school year, Belton ISD was rated Academically Acceptable by the Texas Education Agency based on students' performance on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. The passing rate for Belton ISD on this assessment was five percentage points higher than the state and region averages. Six elementary campuses received a recognized rating, and the remainder of our campuses were rated Academically Acceptable. Many campuses received Gold Performance Acknowledgements for individual subject areas.
With over 1,200 employees, Belton ISD is one of the largest employers in Bell County. Belton ISD is committed to attracting and retaining high-performing administration, 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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