Round Rock ISD Middle Schools to offer Accelerated Science Pathway
Beginning this fall, all 11 middle schools within the District will introduce “Accelerated Science 1” for sixth graders, allowing students to opt into the program.
Beginning this fall, all 11 middle schools within the District will introduce “Accelerated Science 1” for sixth graders, allowing students to opt into the program.
Round Rock ISD’s Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) is a public-private partnership involving Austin Community College and St. David’s Healthcare that will prepare students for high-skill health science jobs.
Wednesday, Jan. 31 is the last day of the early submission period for students to submit their 2024-2025 school year Early College High School declaration forms for admission consideration.
The first year of high school is critical in ensuring your child is set up for success. The selection of classes can impact your student’s performance in post-secondary opportunities, whether they decide to attend college or pursue another route after high school.
Eighth-grade students who meet all promotion requirements from eighth to ninth grade are encouraged to apply.
Eighth-grade students and their families are invited to in-person information sessions to learn more about student life and how to apply at ECHS or for the P-TECH program. Information about the IB® programme offered at Westwood and Stony Point high schools will also be presented.
. Fulkes, Deerpark, and Hernandez middle schools received a $10,000 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) grant to expand their pre-engineering programs. The awarded grants will fund expanded student access and early career exposure to the engineering field, introduce new course modules, bolster educator training, purchase equipment, and increase field trip opportunities.
Parks has served as a middle school principal in a neighboring school district for two years and as associate principal for four years. In 2020, she was named Region XIII Assistant Principal of the Year. Parks has served as an English Language Learning Coach and middle school Pre-AP ELA teacher, where she planned curriculum and engaged data to improve student outcomes. Before settling in Central Texas, she taught middle and high school English in Illinois, Nebraska, and Puerto Rico for six years.
Dr. Patricia Ephlin has been named the Area Superintendent of the Stony Point Learning Community. Dr. Ephlin has served as the principal of Hernandez Middle School since 2018 and during that time has led several successful initiatives in efforts to increase academic performance.
Round Rock ISD teachers and paraprofessionals are invaluable to the growth and development of our...
The FAC (Functional Academic Classroom) at Hernandez Middle School had an opportunity to visit the Cheesecake Factory on their monthly community based field trip. On this particular outing the students practiced ordering from a menu, communicating with others, using manners, as well as practicing money skills including reading a receipt and paying for their meal.
Round Rock ISD teachers and paraprofessionals are invaluable to the growth and development of our...
From Monday, Feb. 21 through Friday, Feb. 25, the primary parent/guardian on file, students, and staff will receive an email from Round Rock ISD to link to your school’s 2022 survey. The survey is mobile-friendly and short. It can take less than five minutes to complete.
Early College High School (ECHS) is a Round Rock ISD public school that allows students to earn a diploma AND up to 60 transferable college credit hours, from Austin Community College (ACC), in four years at NO COST to the family. Tuition, textbooks, and transportation* are included.
Educators from across Round Rock ISD campuses and departments were selected to receive $125,000 in Excellence in Education Grants from the Round Rock ISD Partners in Education (PIE) Foundation. The Excellence in Education Grants provides resources for educators to execute innovative ideas, programs, materials, equipment, field trips, and various other needs that enhance student learning. All Round Rock ISD students are impacted by the grants in some capacity.