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CONTENTS 2

District of Choice

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Back to School Schedules

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Teachers of the Year 2017-2018

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Brownwood High School

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High School Resources

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School Safety & Security

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Brownwood High School Athletics

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Brownwood Middle School

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Coggin Intermediate

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East Elementary

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Northwest Elementary

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2018-2019 Calendar

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Quarterly Calendar

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Woodland Heights Elementary

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Head Start

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BISD Trustees

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BISD School Nutrition

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School Supplies for 2018-2019

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Brownwood Education Foundation

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Career & Technical Education

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Alumni News

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Special Education

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English as a Second Language Program

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HOSA Future Health Professionals

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DISTRICT OF CHOICE

by Joe Young, Ed.D. Brownwood ISD is the District of Choice for students, families, and staff. Through the hard work of our teachers, we offer a broad range of opportunities for all students. BISD encourages all students from Pre-K through High School to pursue their passions by offering them as many academic, extracurricular, and social opportunities as possible.

Whether you are returning for another year or new to our district, we are grateful you have chosen us!

Communication is key. Our district website, brownwoodisd.org, will serve as the main tool to keep you informed about our district and the many ways you can become involved. Additionally, each campus has a webpage designed to specifically highlight information and activities pertinent to their students and families. We encourage you to visit those sites frequently! Our School Messenger communication system is another way to receive specific information from the district, your campus, and your students' teachers. You can sign up and customize your communication choices by visiting: brownwoodisd.org/schoolmessenger.

Brownwood has a rich tradition, but we are also building a brighter future. In the coming school year, we are expanding our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curriculum from Pre-K through High School, with age -appropriate technology, computer coding, and expanded class choices including Robotics, Audio-Visual and other technical and career-oriented courses. We are

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doubling our college-credit options through our collaboration with the University of Texas in Austin OnRamps program to further prepare and provide choices for our college-bound students. Fine Arts (band, theater, and choir) enrollment is growing by record numbers, and other specialty programs, including HOSA-Future Health Professionals, National FFA Organization, and Te x a s A s s o c i a t i o n o f F u t u r e “...instruction from Educators are continuing to expand the highest with state, national and quality educators...� international awards.

Our goal is to offer our students the ability to prepare themselves for the future they choose by instruction from the highest quality educators, while prioritizing first and foremost their safety and s e c u r i t y. A s t h e a r e a ' s D i s t r i c t o f C h o i ce , Brownwood ISD offers you the excellence in educational instruction and environments that our students deserve and community expects. I am honored you have decided to join us. It is an exciting time to be a Lion or Lady Lion!

BACK TO SCHOOL SCHEDULES

HIGH SCHOOL New Students – Registration at Central Office Wednesday August 1st New Student Registration 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Thursday August 2nd New Student Registration 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Returning Students – Registration at BHS Student Center Students will be able to pick up their schedules and computers (must pay computer fee - cash only) after all registration material is complete.

Registration information can be picked up starting Wednesday August 1st .

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Tuesday 8/14, 9-11am & 1-3pm Wednesday 8/15, 9-11am & 1-3pm Thursday 8/16, 9-11am & 1-3pm Friday 8/17, 9-11am

Thursday 8/16 Freshman & New Student Orientation - 6pm, BHS Auditorium ALL STUDENTS - Meet The Teacher, 6-7pm

EAST ELEMENTARY Registration for NEW Kindergarten-6th students @ Central Office Monday, July 30th, 11am - 6pm • Tuesday, July 31st, 9am - 4pm

Meet The Teachers Monday, August 20th, 4pm-6pm

MIDDLE SCHOOL Registration for NEW 7th-8th grade students @ Central Office Wednesday, August 1st, 11am - 6pm • Thursday, August 2nd, 9am - 4pm

8th Grade Schedule Pick-Up/Registration @ Cafeteria Wednesday, August 15th, 2pm-4pm Athletic Equipment Pick-Up Wednesday, August 15th, 3pm-5pm

7th Grade

NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY

Registration for NEW Kindergarten-6th students @ Central Office Monday, July 30th, 11am - 6pm • Tuesday, July 31st, 9am - 4pm

Meet The Teachers Monday, August 20th, 4pm-6pm

Schedule Pick-Up/Registration @ Cafeteria Thursday, August 16th, 2pm-4pm Athletic Equipment Pick-Up Thursday, August 16th, 3pm-5pm

Meet The Teachers Thursday, August 16th, 5pm-6pm

WOODLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY Registration for NEW Kindergarten-6th students @ Central Office Monday, July 30th, 11am - 6pm • Tuesday, July 31st, 9am - 4pm

COGGIN INTERMEDIATE

Meet The Teachers Monday, August 20th, 4pm-6pm

Registration for NEW Kindergarten-6th students @ Central Office Monday, July 30th, 11am - 6pm • Tuesday, July 31st, 9am - 4pm

Meet The Teachers Monday, August 20th: 4th Grade 5:30pm 5th Grade 6:30pm Tuesday, August 21st: 6th Grade 5:30pm ROAR 3

BROWNWOODEducation

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The Brownwood Education Foundation recognizes teachers and staff each year.

The foundation also recognizes outstanding employees for their dedicated years of excellence in service to the school district!

Lisa Biasiolli Distinguished Teacher of the Year

Ann Costa Distinguished Teacher of the Year

Patricia Barr Distinguished Teacher of the Year Coggin Intermediate

Middle School

High School

We congratulate the 2017-2018 award winners featured on these pages!

Katy Reynolds Rising Star Teacher of the Year

Terry Cantwell Rising Star Teacher of the Year Middle School

High School

Celebrating the Teachers & Staff of the

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Marci Reagan Distinguished Teacher of the Year

Lynette Lewis Distinguished Teacher of the Year

Angie Bertrand Distinguished Teacher of the Year

Holly Williford Distinguished Teacher of the Year Head Start

Woodland Heights

Northwest Elementary

East Elementary

Katherine Means Rising Star Teacher of the Year

Kristin Hernandez Rising Star Teacher of the Year

Kensey Martinez Rising Star Teacher of the Year

Christy Couch Rising Star Teacher of the Year

Jessica Benson Rising Star Teacher of the Year Head Start

Woodland Heights

Northwest Elementary

East Elementary

Coggin Intermediate

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BROWNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Mitch Moore Principal

Welcome to Brownwood High School. We have multiple teams, clubs, and organizations for students to get involved. We want our students to experience all that high school has to offer and maximize their time at BHS. We offer multiple pathways so students can find courses that interest them. We offer Dual Enrollment and Dual Credit so students can get a start earning college credit during high school. Our teams and organizations compete on a high level and represent BHS across the state. We are proud to be Lions and Lady Lions.

New Students – Registration at Central Office Wednesday August 1st New Student Registration 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Thursday August 2nd New Student Registration 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Returning Students – Registration at BHS Student Center Students will be able to pick up their schedules and computers (must pay computer fee - cash only) after all registration material is complete.

Registration information can be picked up starting Wednesday, August 1st .

325.646.9549 • 2100 Slayden • Start time 8:10 am • End time 3:45 pm Brownwood High School offers student parking in the athletic parking lot located on the NE side of the campus and in the band parking lot located on the west side of the campus. Faculty parking is located on the south side of the campus in the cafeteria parking lot.

Student drop off and pick up is conducted in the front loop of the school, accessible from both Slayden and Tenth Streets.

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Tutorials 1st 2nd 3rd 4th A Lunch 5th B Lunch 6th 7th 8th 9th Pep Rally

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BAND INFORMATION: The Mighty Maroon Marching Band and staff are excited about the upcoming school year and look forward to performing for the community and showing our support for the Lions at pep rallies, football games and halftime performances! GO LIONS!!

Full band rehearsals begin in late July and continue until school begins. During these practices, the students will work on music for the upcoming season, marching fundamentals, and begin learning their UIL Marching Contest show. A full schedule can be found on the Brownwood High School website under Student Resources and Band.

July 30th Full Band rehearsals begin

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Resources HIGH SCHOOL

PSAT & SAT Testing SAT School Day offered to Seniors on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.

PSAT/NMSQT offered to Juniors and Sophomores on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.

PSAT 8/9 offered to Freshmen tentatively set for Wednesday, February 27, 2019.

SAT School Day offered to Juniors in the Spring of 2019, TBA

Jr. & Sr. One-on-Ones Be looking for Junior and Senior Parent Night in September followed by booking one-onone meeting opportunities with your child's counselor. Please visit the Counselors' webpage for more information as it becomes available. https://www.brownwoodisd.org/domain/103

College Credit Students planning to take Dual Credit this fall at Howard Payne University, Ranger College or TSTC, make sure that you have given all necessary documents to your counselor.

OnRamps (Dual Enrollment) Chemistry, English, Physics, Pre-Calculus, and US History are offered through the University of Texas at no cost.

If you have specific questions, please contact your counselor:

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Last Names A-E: Blanca Martinez blanca.martinez@brownwoodisd.org 325-646-9549 ext. 2007

Last Names M-R: Kim Ellis kim.ellis@brownwoodisd.org 325-646-9549 ext. 2005

Last Names F-L: Jessica Morgan jessica.morgan@brownwoodisd.org 325-646-9549 ext. 2006

Last Names S-Z: Sheila Senkirik sheila.senkirik@brownwoodisd.org 325-646-9549 ext. 2004

BISD SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY

Circumstances may occur at your child's school that requires parents to pick up their students in a formalized, controlled release. The process of controlled release is called a reunification and may be necessary due to weather, a power outage, hazmat or if a crisis occurs at the school.

The Standard Reunification Method makes this process more predictable and less chaotic for all involved. Because a controlled release is not a typical end of school day event, a reunification may occur at a different location than the school a student attends.

HOW REUNIFICATION WORKS For students, the school asks that students be orderly and quiet while waiting. Students may be asked to text a message to their parents or guardians. Students are also asked not to send other text messages either in or out of the school or reunification area. Keeping the cellular network usage at a minimum may be important during a reunification.

For parents, these are a couple of steps to follow. If a parent is driving to the school, greater awareness of traffic and emergency vehicles is advised. Parents should park where indicated and not abandon vehicles. Parents are asked to go to the Reunification "Check In" area and form lines based on the first letter of their student's last name. While in line, parents are asked to fill out a reunification card. This card is perforated and will be separated during the process.

Some of the same information is repeated on both the top and separated bottom of the card. Parents are asked to complete all parts of the card. In case of multiple students being reunified, a separate card for each student needs to be completed.

PARENT EXPECTATIONS: • Bring ID • Be patient. Reunification is a process that protects both the safety of the student and provides for an accountable change of custody from the school to a recognized custodial parent or guardian.

• Make sure student's emergency contact list is up to date.

• Students will only be released to those previously identified as a student's emergency contact.

• Stay connected to the district's communication methods, ie: School Messenger, Facebook, Twitter, Voice Mail alerts, E-mail, and the district website for continued information updates.

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HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS Sammy Burnett Athletic Director & Head Football Coach

Hi Brownwood Lion Fans – I am excited to be back in Brownwood. I played football for Coach Gordon Wood and I am still a proud Brownwood Lion. Brownwood Lion and Lady Lion Athletics are full of tradition and I want to bring that back to the community.

We have had some great coaches and some great players and we have the best fans and community support around.

WE ARE ONE and together we are ready to take the Lions back to the top. Kids, School, and Community are the cornerstones of our program. Just one can't do it; it takes all. The Friday night atmosphere at Gordon Wood Stadium will be electric and I cannot wait for our kids to take the field and our school and community to be in the stands. We are starting our football season with a game televised by FOX SPORTS. You will want to be there! Brownwood Lions and Lady Lions will be making waves this year – be there with us as we make new records and reach new heights!

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Real Estate & Property Management

FRESHMAN FOOTBALL

BROWNWOOD LADY LIONS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

FRESHMAN WHITE FOOTBALL

Shana Simms

BROWNWOOD VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE Date 8/1 8/3 8/4

Opponent 2-a-days Starts Glen Rose Scrimmage Brownwood Scrimmage

Site BHS Glen Rose Home

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8/7 8/108/14 8/168/18 8/21 8/24 8/28 8/31 9/1 9/4 9/7 9/11 9/14 9/18

Sweetwater Bev Ball Tournament Cleburne Classic Chevrolet Tournament Abilene Freshman Tournament Open Graham Abilene High San Angelo Central Abilene JV Tournament Abilene Cooper Abilene Wylie Open Llano Eastland

Away Abilene High Away Granbury Abilene Cooper

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Away Home Away Away Home Away

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Mineral Wells ^Glen Rose †Godley Open Stephenville Mineral Wells Glen Rose Open Godley **Stephenville

Home Home Home

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Away Away Away

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**Senior Night District Games are in Bold

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BROWNWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

BELL SCHEDULE

7th Grade 8:10 8:15-8:59 9:02-9:32 Richard Sweaney 9:35-10:19 Principal 10:22-11:06 11:09-11:53 11:53-12:25 12:29-1:13 1:16-2:00 Brownwood Middle School is focused on excellence in 2:03-2:47 2:50-3:40

Bell To Enter Building First Period Second Period/Advisory Third Period Fourth Period Fifth Period Lunch Sixth Period Seventh Period Eighth Period Ninth Period

8th Grade 8:10 8:15-9:02 9:05-9:35 9:38-10:22 10:25-11:09 11:12-11:56 11:59-12:43 12:43-1:16 1:20-2:03 2:06-2:50 2:53-3:40

Bell To Enter Building First Period Second Period/Advisory Third Period Fourth Period Fifth Period Sixth Period Lunch Seventh Period Eighth Period Ninth Period

academics, service, character, fine arts, athletics, and social/emotional health. Our staff strives to create an encouraging atmosphere and build lasting relationships to help all students reach their potential. We believe that every student is important and deserves opportunities for success.

Each year we strive to add interesting and challenging courses that give students insight to high school opportunities. We are also proud of our extra-curricular activities, which have demonstrated success in fostering good sportsmanship, teamwork, and creativity among our students, in addition to preparing students for further participation and success in their high school programs.

Our campus theme is kindness. We encourage students and staff to document Random Acts of Kindness. RAK’s are recognized by faculty and administration and displayed around campus as a reminder of the positive things being done at BMS. Our motto is…Be present. Be intentional.

Our cafeteria entrance doors open at 7:25 each morning, with front doors opening at 7:30. Please understand that regardless of the weather, we cannot let your child in the building before that time as he/she would be unsupervised.

Students that come early are to report to the cafeteria only. Tutorials being at 7:45 am. The first bell of the day rings at 8:10 am, and students are tardy after 8:15 am. Classes start promptly at 8:15 a.m.

325.646.9545 • 1600 Calvert • Start time 8:10 am • End time 3:40 pm PICK UP & DROP OFF PROCEDURES Student can be dropped off for school in one of the three indicated areas below. Pick up will take place in the two designated locations as shown on the map.

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COGGIN INTERMEDIATE Todd Lewis Principal

Welcome to Coggin Intermediate School! We are entering our 2nd year of combining 4th-6th grades into one campus. We have seen much success in this new format, including the reduction of transitions for our students. Our teachers and administrators care deeply about our kids and keep their learning as our main focus.

We teach and model the following: • Honesty • Respect for self • Integrity • Respect for others • Dependability • Respect for property • Work ethic Our cafeteria entrance doors open at 7:10 each morning. This is the time that our breakfast duty staff is scheduled to get to their duty stations. Please understand that regardless of the weather, we cannot let your child in the building before that time, as he/she would be unsupervised. All students arriving early report to the cafeteria until 7:25 am. Fourth and fifth graders stay in the cafeteria until morning assemblies. Sixth grade students are dismissed from the cafeteria at 7:25 am and moved to the Coggin courtyard at that time. The front doors open at 7:30 each morning. Children begin arrival at classrooms at 7:45 and are tardy at 7:50. Classes start promptly at 7:50 a.m.

All of our teachers and administrators want your child to be successful in learning while being happy and challenged. We will participate in UIL and robotics, have field days, rocket day, experience a flag football super-bowl, and a 6th grade girls basketball championship. Our students are able to earn positive behavior rewards every three-weeks. Visit with us if you have questions or would like to be a part of our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)! [Mrs. Loftin (6th grade) Assistant Principal, Mrs. Fowler (4th-5th grades) Assistant Principal, or myself, Mr. Todd Lewis, Principal.]

325.646.0462 • 800 Rogan • Start time 7:50 am • End time 3:25 pm PICK UP & DROP OFF PROCEDURES We have 5 Zones for loading and unloading students.

For unloading students, please use the following: Zone A - all 4th grade Zones B and C - None Zone D - 5th and 6th grade from 7:20 am —7:40 am Zone E - 6th grade after 7:45 am For loading: Zone A - Classes for Grider, Long, Crosby, Templeton, Thomason, S Bennett, and Land Zone B - Classes for E. Smith, Maniger, Garcia, Mosqueda, C. Kemp, and Harding Zone C - Jaguars Team Zone D - Owls and Wolves Team Zone D - 6th Grade Upstairs Rooms Zone E - 6th Grade Downstairs Rooms Parents can find their “zone” at the Registration and Meet the Teacher events.

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EAST ELEMENTARY

Nanda Wilbourn Principal

Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year at East Elementary.

Everyday your child will be met at the door with a handshake and a smile from either me or Mrs. Fulton, our counselor. We look at each day as a fresh start and an opportunity to do our best and be encouraged by one another.

This year I would like for each of us – students, teachers, staff, parents – all of us who make up our East Family – to focus on KINDNESS. Before we speak or act, my hope would be that we would ask the simple question, “Am I being kind?” It's such a simple idea, but it could change our school.

We are welcoming many new staff members, students and families to our campus this year. It is my desire, as your principal and leader, that you will realize the opportunity we have together to invest in the life of your child. I anticipate a great year at East!

Alright – LET'S DO THIS! Our cafeteria and kindergarten hallway entrance doors open at 7:20 each morning. This is the time that our staff is scheduled to get to their duty stations. Please understand that regardless of the weather, we cannot let your child in the building before that time, as he/she would be unsupervised. Children begin arrival at classrooms at 7:40 and are tardy at 7:50. Classes start promptly at 7:50 a.m. The principal and/or counselor will always be present to greet your child and get him/her to the correct location on a daily basis.

325.646.2937 • 2700 Vincent • Start time 7:50 am • End time 3:15 pm PICK UP & DROP OFF PROCEDURES Drop off is at the cafeteria door and Kindergarten door . Either a counselor or Principal will be waiting here to greet students.

The front doors do not open until 7:40.

Pre-K and Kindergarten students should enter through the Kindergarten doors.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students should enter through the cafeteria door.

After the first two days of the school year, parents are not allowed beyond the front doors without having first signed up in the office.

Please refer to the map for afternoon pick-up direction.

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NORTHWEST

ELEMENTARY

Christine Young Principal

The Northwest staff is excited to welcome the 2018-19 school year!

We look forward to the partnership between the home and school and want to encourage parents to guide and support your child's learning by encouraging: • Attendance daily at school and arriving on time • Completing assignments • Reading daily • Sharing school experiences at home daily • Making sure your child knows you want and expect him to succeed Join our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and get involved in your kid's education and school life! Registration is online with certain papers completed by you for your child's permanent file: Registration Form, Residency Questionnaire/Proof of Residence, Student pickup list (only those on the list can pick up child.)

Our cafeteria and front entrance doors open at 7:20 each morning. This is the time that our breakfast duty staff is scheduled to get to their duty stations. Please understand that regardless of the weather, we cannot let your child in the building before that time, as he/she would be unsupervised. Children begin arrival at classrooms at 7:45 and are tardy at 7:50. Classes start promptly at 7:50 a.m.

Call or email for help!

Christine.young@brownwoodisd.org (325) 646-0707

Bell Schedule Breakfast: 7:20-7:45 First Bell: 7:45 Tardy Bell: 7:50 End Bell: 3:15

Teacher Conference Times Pre-K: 1:00–2:00 Kinder: 12:30–1:30 1st Grade: 1:40–2:40 2nd Grade: 9:40–10:40 3rd Grade: 8:30–9:30

325.646.0707 • 311 Bluffview Drive • Start time 7:50 am • End time 3:15 pm PICK UP & DROP OFF PROCEDURES There are 4 lanes in our parking lot. Each lane has a specific purpose.

Lane 1 (closet to the building) will be for Drop Off only. Staff will open doors and greet your children.

Lane 2 is for Drive Thru traffic only.

Lanes 3 & 4 are for short-term parking.

Please do NOT try to take a left out of the parking lot onto Bluffview Drive.

Dismissal is at 3:15. Parents may use all four lanes for picking up their children. Children will not be brought to your car. You must pick up your child and let the adult on duty know that you have your child.

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Lyric Show Choir

AUDITIONS September 2018

Director Aaron Terry

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Volleyball @ Graham

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BHS Tennis @ Killeen, Cop Cov

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH B R OW N W OO D, T X

Helping Families Thrive

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WOODLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

Jenny Swanzy Principal

Our families make the difference at Woodland Heights and we believe by working together we achieve more for children! During “Meet the Teacher” night, make sure to pick up and review our procedures for morning arrival and afternoon dismissal. This will help create the safest environment possible for our children before and after school.

Our cafeteria entrance doors open at 7:20 each morning. This is the time that our breakfast duty staff are scheduled to get to their duty stations. Please understand that regardless of the weather, we cannot let your child in the building before that time, as he/she would be unsupervised. The front doors open at 7:40 each morning. Children begin arrival at classrooms at 7:40 and are tardy at 7:50. Classes start promptly at 7:50.

We are very proud of our Woodland Heights family, including teachers, staff, and children!

We look forward to a wonderful school year!

325.646.8633 • 3900 4th Street • Start time 7:50 am • End time 3:15 pm PICK UP & DROP OFF PROCEDURES Please remain in your vehicle in the traffic lane. When your child is placed in your vehicle, the outside lane is designated to exit. Please proceed carefully. We will not load children into double parked cars.

Pre-K will be picked up by the gate in the back of the building on the north side. The outside lane must be left open so people can pull through. Once loaded, please pull out onto 3rd Street and turn left.

Kindergarten will dismiss on the NE side at the back of the building. Once loaded, please pull onto 4rd Street and turn left.

1st Grade will dismiss inside the front bus loop at the south corner of the building.

2nd Grade will dismiss on the Phillips Street exit doors from the cafeteria.

Vehicles will only be loaded at the traffic cones.

3rd Grade will be released at the front door of the school in the front bus loop.

Buses and Day Care Vans will pick up in the old circle drive near the covered pavilion north of the playground.

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HEAD START Brownwood ISD Pre-K Head Start offers a federally funded preschool program for children 3 to 4 years of age by September 1st in conjunction with Region 15 Education Service Center. The Head Start program is designed for families experiencing poverty. Once enrolled, children are eligible for Head Start services for 2 consecutive years or until they are age eligible for Kindergarten.

At Head Start we prepare your child for success in school by building academic and social skills and healthy habits by encouraging parent engagement. It is our philosophy that parents are the first and most important advocate in their child's learning; therefore, parent education and engagement is a high priority in all services provided.

BISD Head Start employs a certified teacher and a teacher assistant for every classroom to ensure the highest quality Pre-K classroom instruction for the students. Students with disabilities are welcome and encouraged to apply. Our classrooms are technology-rich and create early opportunities for 21st century learners. Head Start utilizes the state/district approved Frog Street curriculum, which is in alignment with all Pre-K classrooms in BISD. Head Start not only focuses on the importance of academic success of the students, but we recognize the importance of the overall well-being of the child in order for optimal learning success. In support of this, Head Start offers mental health services provided by a Licensed Professional Counselor and family support services, such as family goal setting, parenting classes, GED study materials and testing assistance, etc.

Infant & Toddler

HEAD START Brownwood ISD Infant/Toddler Head Start offers a federally funded early learning program for children birth to 3 years of age in conjunction with Region 15 Education Service Center. The Infant/Toddler Head Start program is designed for families experiencing poverty. Once enrolled, children are eligible for Infant/Toddler services until the child becomes age eligible for the Pre-K Head Start program (3 years old

by September 1).

At Infant/Toddler Head Start, we prepare your child for success in school by building language, physical, cognitive and social development emotional health and healthy habits through safe caregiving. This prepares the children for continued growth and development and eventual success in school and life.

Pre –K Head Start. We utilize the I n f a n t / To d d l e r F r o g S t r e e t curriculum to insure academic alignment into Pre-K Head Start.

It is our philosophy that parents are the first and most important advocate in their child's learning; therefore, parent education and engagement is a high priority in all services provided.

BISD employs two teachers with a 1:4 staff/student ratio in every I n f a n t / To d d l e r H e a d S t a r t classroom to ensure the highest quality early learning instruction for the students. Students with disabilities are welcome and encouraged to apply.

BISD Infant/Toddler Head Start not only focuses on the importance of academic success of the student, with a ge a p p r o p r i a t e d e ve l o p m e n t a l milestones, but recognizes the importance of the over- all well-being o f t h e c h i l d i n o rd e r fo r o p t i m a l learning success.

In support of this, Infant/Toddler Head Start offers mental health services provided by a Licensed Professional Counselor and family support services, such as family goal setting, parenting classes, GED study materials and testing assistance, etc.

The Infant/ Toddler Head Start program follows the general preschool Head Start model in an effort to prepare children for

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Trustees

BISD

The Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees would like to welcome all new and returning students to the 2018-2019 school year. We hope that you are excited to begin school and are looking forward to a great year. We are happy that you have made BISD your district of choice, and know that a great education awaits you at each one of our campuses. The district is offering exciting opportunities this year, including expanded STEM curriculum, enhanced pathways for our high school students, and a great outlook for our sports teams and UIL extracurricular activities! The team at BISD is an amazing group of educators and administrators that take pride in providing a first class educational experience for all students. Each board member feels that it is a privilege to serve our community in oversight of Brownwood ISD. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff while providing the highest quality education possible. Thank you for entrusting us with this task. We wish you the very best in this school year!

Michael Cloy President, BISD Board of Trustees Place 1

Diane Thompson Place 2

Who are our BISD Trustees?

Trustees are elected based on their place of residence. Brownwood ISD is separated into seven sections, with a trustee elected from the population of each of those sections. For a map showing the section boundaries, follow this link: https://www.brownwoodisd.org/Page/245

Roderick B. Jones, Sr. Place 3

Eric Evans Place 4

Codie Smith Place 5

What is the role of a Trustee?

A trustee is a constituent representative that is elected to make important decisions about the local school district. Trustees serve on a volunteer basis without pay. While the ultimate responsibility for education rests with the state, some decisions are delegated to the local school board. Working within a framework established by state and federal laws and the State Board of Education, the local board has latitude to shape its school district and its programming.

Lisa Fowler Place 6

Tim Jacobs Place 7

Trustees are primarily responsible for adopting local policies to guide the operation of our school district, the review and record keeping of those policies and actions taken as a result of them, the hiring and evaluation of the district's superintendent, the adoption of the district's budget and its tax rate, and strong communication with the community at large. The trustees are not involved with the day-to-day management of the district, which instead is the job of the superintendent and his/her staff. All other district staffing decisions other than the superintendent are handled by school administration rather than by the trustees.

TASA Announces Regional Nominees for 2018 Outstanding School Board The Region 15 Education Service Center has selected the Brownwood Independent School District’s Board of Trustees as the 2018 Regional School Board of The Year, representing districts with more than 1000 students.

“Our BISD Board of Trustees exemplifies all of the characteristics of this honor. Their commitment to sound policy-making, adherence to the code of this and oversight of our educational processes and financial health is outstanding. The men and women of our board dedicate themselves to the district selflessly and do a wonderful job in supporting our efforts. It is a pleasure to nominate them as a board for this honor,” said Dr. Joe Young, Brownwood ISD Superintendent.

Nominations were submitted to the Region 15 Education Service Center and were reviewed using ten criteria. The criteria used to evaluate nominees included: • Functions as a policy-making body; • Adherence to adopted board policies; • Support for educational performance in accordance with state-established standards; • Support for education improvement projects and school transformation initiatives; • Commitment to a code of ethics; • Provision of financial support for the school system; • Participation in workshops and other performance improvement programs; • Placement of the welfare of children served bu the school system above personal or political motives; • Public relations efforts, including community awareness; • Maintenance of harmonious and supportive relationships among board members.

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BISD SCHOOL NUTRITION Southwest Foodservice Excellence, in partnership with Brownwood ISD, welcomes everyone back for a great year!!! The Child Nutrition Department would like to remind everyone that breakfast is free every day for all students.

We encourage everyone to complete an application for Free and Reduced-price meals. The applications are available from each cafeteria, school office, or Central Office. You can also fill out an online application for your student(s) by going to www.SchoolCafe.com.

The Child Nutrition Department also wants to encourage every parent to register for School Café. Using School Café you can deposit money directly into your student’s cafeteria account. Additional information can be found in the School Nutrition section of the BISD website.

We look forward to serving your children delicious and nutritious meals at breakfast and lunch throughout the school year. We have a very exciting plan to incorporate new menu items and concepts that are both delicious and nutritionally sound.

New additions to food service: • Convenience store coming to high school -providing a new seating/charging area and selling sandwiches, snacks, school supplies, coffee and desserts!

• School Cookouts at all campuses this coming year!

• Healthy Helpers: Teaching our elementary children how to make healthy food choices New Menu Concepts: • Introducing the Power Pack this year, which is a full meal packaged and ready to go • New breakfast bar concepts like flapjacks and Mexican style breakfast at HS • Homemade smoothie popsicles at every campus

BISD Libraries, Digital Media Centers...

In our world of ever-increasing technology, libraries have undergone a change too. We are no longer a space for books only!

Over the years, libraries have been called media centers, learning centers, digital media centers and other titles trying to ‘name’ everything that we do. Regardless of the name, BISD libraries strive to provide an atmosphere that will build life-long learners by teaching students to navigate worlds of information, provide access to diverse information and help them to develop a love of reading.

Students and teachers at Brownwood ISD have access to multiple types of technology and formats through our libraries. We currently have seven campus libraries staffed with librarians to assist our teachers in advancing the learning of our students.

While some students learn better by listening, others need to learn visually. Some learning needs are better met by working in a group, while others need to work individually. With this philosophy, we provide access to print materials, digital ebooks and audiobooks, databases, and videos. We also host learning activities such as book fairs, reading contests, author visits, and more!

Brownwood ISD’s integration of technology in the classroom has

FREE BREAKFAST FOR ALL STUDENTS EVERY SCHOOL DAY!

...and Technology! been an ongoing success.

Students in grades K-8 can benef it from utilizing classroom computers, laptops, or iPads. All students in grades 9 -12 will continue to have a MacBook Air assigned to them for use at school and home.

New 11” MacBook Airs will once again be issued to the incoming Freshmen.

Internet Safety

The safety of our children is important, and learning should take place in a safe environment. It is critical for students, staff, and parents to be aware of potential threats that are on the World Wide Web. Everyone is encouraged to not only look over the district policies, but to also visit these sites for more information on how to stay safe on the Internet: http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/net_safety.html http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/ parent-guide/ http://www.netsmartz.org/internetsafety http://www.brownwoodisd.org/Page/4341

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Brownwood ISD

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

2018 -2019 1st Grade

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Small to Medium Backpack without Wheels 10-#2 Yellow Wooden Pencils 2-Boxes 24 ct. Crayola Crayons 1-Box 8 ct. Washable Crayola Markers 1-4-pack Play-Doh 1-Washable Watercolor Set 2-Plastic folders w/pockets and brads (1 green, 1 red) 1-Plastic Supply Box

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Small to Medium Backpack without Wheels 24-#2 Yellow Wooden Pencils 2-Boxes 24 ct. Crayola Crayons 2-Pkgs. 8 ct. Washable Crayola Markers 2-Sets Washable Water Colors 3-Plastic Folders with Brads & Pockets (1 ea. R, B, & Y) 1-4 Pack Play-Doh 1-Plastic Supply Box

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Small to Medium Backpack without Wheels 24-#2 Yellow Wooden Pencils 2-Boxes 24 ct. Crayola Crayons 1-8 ct. Box Crayola Washable Markers 4-Lg. Pink Erasers 6-Plastic Pocket Folders-NO Brads (1 ea. R, Y, G, P, O, & B) 2-Spiral Notebooks-Wide Rule 1-Plastic Supply Box

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1-12 in. Ruler with Standard and Metric Measures 1-2 in. Binder, 3 Ring 3—Pkgs. #2 Pencils 2—Pkgs Wide Rule Notebook Paper 1-Pkg. Assorted Highlighters 1-Pkg. Black or Blue Ink Pens 1-Pkg. Map Pencils or Color Markers 1-Set Notebook Dividers 4-Composition Books 4-Pocket Folders with Brads 2-Zipper Pouch for Pencils

325.641.3488 104 Center Ave Brownwood, TX

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1-12 in. Ruler with Standard and Metric Measures 1-Protractor, Clear, 0-180 Degree Marks with Distinct Middle Line 1-1 Inch to 1 1/2 Inch 3-Ring Binder 1-Set Notebook Dividers 3-Pkgs. #2 Pencils 1-Pkg Black or Blue Ink Pens 2 Pkgs. Wide Rule Notebook Paper 1-Pkg. Highlighters 1 Pkg. Map Pencils or Colored Markers 2-Zipper Pouch to Hold Pencils, Markers, etc.

4-Composition Notebooks 1-Pkg. Graph Paper 4-Pocket Folders with Brads 1-Pkg. White, Half-Sheet Poster Board

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3-Pkg. Notebook Paper 1-Pkg. Blue or Black Pens 2-Red Pens 3-Pkg. #2 Pencils 1 Handheld Pencil Sharpener 6-Pocket Folders with Brads 4-Composition Notebooks 2-70 Sheet Spiral Notebooks 4-Multi-Color Highlighters 1-Set Map Pencils

3rd Grade

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1-Small to Medium Backpack without Wheels 24-#2 Yellow Wooden Pencils 1-Box 24 ct. Crayola Crayons 1-8 ct. Crayola Washable Markers 3-Large Pink Erasers 5-Plain Plastic Pocket Folders w/Brads (R, Y, G, B, & O) 2-Spiral Notebooks, Wide Rule, 70 Sheets 1-12 ct. Box Map Pencils 2-200 ct. Wide Rule Notebook Paper 1-Plastic Supply Box

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4th Grade

1-Small to Medium Backpack without Wheels 30-#2 Yellow Wooden Pencils 1-Box 24 ct. Crayola Crayons 1-Set Crayola Washable Markers—Broad Tip 1-Set Crayola Washable Markers—Fine Tip 1-Set Multi-Color Highlighters 4-Large Pink Erasers 4-Plastic Pocket Folders w/Brads (R, Y, G, & B) 3-Spiral Notebooks, Wide Rule, 70 Sheets 1-12 ct. Box Map Pencils 1-200 ct. Wide Rule Notebook Paper 2-Composition Notebooks 1-Plastic Supply Box 2-Red Grading Pencils

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1-Box Crayola Crayons 2-Erasers 2-Boxes #2 Pencils 1-Large Pkg. Red Marking Pens 1-Pkg. Highlighters 5-Pocket Folders with Brads (G, B, Y, P, & R) 3-Composition Notebook 2-Spiral Notebooks, Wide Rule, 100 Pages 2-Pkgs. Wide Rule Notebook Paper 2-Large Zipper School Supply Bag 1-Pkg. Map Colors 1-Set of 8 Washable Markers

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2-Pkg. Notebook Paper 1-Pkg. Blue or Black Pens 2-Red Pens 3-Pkg. #2 Pencils 4-Composition Notebooks 1-Pkg. of 4 Highlighters 1-Set Map Pencils 1-Zipper Pencil Bag 2-Pkg. Dividers 2-3 Inch Binders, 3-Ring, Hard Cover 1-Spiral Notebook, 70 Sheet 1-Plastic Pocket Folder with Brads 1-1 1/2 Inch Binder, 3-Ring, Hard Cover 1-Pkg. Lined 3x5 Index Cards

Visit the BISD website at www.brownwoodisd.org for online registration information and exciting campus web pages!

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Brownwood Education Foundation

LION’S PRIDE GALA

The

provides innovative teaching grants for classroom needs that don’t receive tax-based funding. The Foundation also provides Excellence in Teaching awards, faculty and staff service and retirement awards, and teacher appreciation efforts for BISD.

How is the Foundation funded?

We hold the annual Lion’s Pride Gala on the 3rd weekend of October as our primary fundraiser. Memberships in the Lion’s Pride Club also support our budget. An Advisory Council comprised of BHS alumni assist in raising endowment funds for the Foundation. Our overall goal is to become endowed so that our teaching grants are secure and student scholarships can be offered in the future.

How can you help?

Becoming a member of the Lion’s Pride Club is an easy and affordable way for our families and community members to support the Foundation,. Attendance and participation in our annual Gala greatly benefits us, as do donations and memorial gifts to the Foundation. Memberships, Gala ticket purchases, and donations to the Foundation can easily be made online at www.supportbisd.com.

If we already pay taxes,

should we donate to the Brownwood Education Foundation?

Tax dollars do support mandated education. Brownwood ISD wants to give students every advantage for student success, so classroom enhancements are important to their endeavor. The Foundation exists to provide the district with the funds so that teachers and classrooms can offer the very best that education has to offer to our students.

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Career & Technical Education The mission of Career and Technical Education (CTE) is to empower CTE students to successfully t ra n s i t i o n i n to p o s t- s e co n d a r y a n d c a re e r opportunities and become positive, contributing members of society. CTE students in our district gain technical and high-level academic skills, thus equipping them to be lifelong learners.

CTE students can earn endorsements as a part of their graduation requirements. These endorsements consist of a series of related courses that are grouped together by interest or skills and provide students with in-depth knowledge of a subject area.

Brownwood ISD offers all five endorsements that are offered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA): Business & Industry; Public Service; Arts & Humanities; Multi-Disciplinary; and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Within each of the five endorsements, BISD offers over fifteen pathway options (e.g., animal science, welding, education, fine arts, etc.). Three new pathways for the 2018-19 school year include computer science, audio/video production, and commercial photography. The CTE department will also continue certification options for Pharmacy Technician and Certified Nurse Aide, while offering new certifications in areas such as automotive, carpentry, culinary arts, and floral design.

Our CTE students get the chance to display their skills in competitions related to their pathway. These competitions include organizations like Future Farmer of America (FFA), Skills USA, Family Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE).

Additionally, the CTE department has partnered with Naviance, which is a web-based service that our counselors and students can use to make plans about colleges and careers, allowing BISD to track and analyze data about college and career paths and analytics that are specific to our students and community. In this way, Brownwood ISD can provide the very best opportunities for our students' future successes!

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Alumni NEWS

CLASS OF 1958

by Jerry DeHay, Jo Ellen Mercer and Judy Pointer

The Brownwood High School graduating class of 1958 held its 60th class reunion on April 21, 2018 with 60 people in attendance, which is over 50% of the surviving members of our class.

In many ways our class was typical of those produced by the Brownwood ISD over the decades. We had excellent administrators, teachers and coaches who were supported and reinforced by our parents and our churches that taught us to be responsible, honest and trustworthy citizens of good moral character. We learned that we were accountable for our actions and were constantly encouraged to become better at everything we did. We were told that we could become whatever we wanted to be in this land of opportunity and freedom to choose.

We saluted the flag and pledged allegiance to our nation. We were taught to respect others regardless of their status and to be particularly respectful of our elders at all times. “Yes Sir” and “No Sir” and “Yes Ma’am” and “No Ma’am” were basic parts of our vocabulary.

We learned the value of hard work and the rewards of a job well done when it was earned and deserved.

We eagerly looked forward to the day we would graduate and go out to make our own way in the world independent of our parents.

Upon graduation we went our separate ways. Some continued their education in college or in some kind of training. Others entered the military and distinguished themselves in honorable service, many on the fields of conflict in Vietnam. Two were in law enforcement, one as a policeman and one as a State Trooper. Also, there were numerous classroom teachers, coaches, and administrators who touched thousands of lives.

We celebrate the women who functioned as homemakers and as breadwinners while rearing children who themselves became good citizens. We are proud of our class members who formed the reliable core workforce in Brownwood and other communities across the nation. We have many who became successful farmers, ranchers, businesspersons, scientists, engineers, medical personnel, industrial workers and entrepreneurs.

One thing that we all take pride in is the success stories we share with those we knew so well in school. Those who rose above the average, not because they were special or always had lofty goals or recognized potential, but because they were solidly founded in the work ethic taught us by our parents and teachers in those formative years. Space in this article does not permit us to catalog all the stories we love to share and celebrate, so a few select examples will have to suffice to explain why we consider our class 26 BROWNWOOD

exceptional. A small sample of some of those both living and deceased, are as follows: Martha Ann Vanderveer attended Coggin Elementary with us until her family relocated to far West Texas. She married young and was left with 3 or so kids and became a desperate single parent.

She convinced the phone company into hiring her as a lineman.

She then rose through the ranks to become a manager. She retired and turned a love of travel into a thriving travel agency in Houston.

She has attended our class reunions for many, many years and is a living example of our tradition that once a member of our class, always a member.

Judy Pointer rose to middle management for GTE in the outside plant department as a Planning Engineer in Brownwood at a time when women in that area were an extreme rarity.

Leonard Underwood took his family business and turned it into an icon for Brownwood. It is amazing when you were far from home and someone asked where you were from and you responded: "Brownwood, Texas" -- they say, "Oh yeah, Underwood's Bar-B-Q!" Bill Graham is a well-known Nashville song writer and bass guitarist who performed with Roger Miller. For many years, he lso performed with Glen Campbell on his tv show, with Glen recording many songs that Bill wrote. He still lives in the Nashville area and has a recording studio where he mentors up and coming musicians.

Carolyn Hooper is an incredible scholar and distinguished university professor who became the first woman Provost at LSU. Pat Coursey served for many years on the Brownwood City Council and as President of the West Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Board. The park in Downtown Brownwood is named in his honor.

Dwayne Grooms turned his family farm into a highly successful feed and seed company -- Farm Boy Grooms Feed & Seed, which he operates with his son, David.

Raul Balderamma was raised in a hard-working family, and was discovered in a P.E. class as a runner. In 1958, Raul won the District 1 mile, the Regionals, the Dallas Invitational and came in 4th in the State Track Meet. Raul held the Brownwood High School record in

the mile run for 18 years. He also ran track on a scholarship at Howard Payne College in the 60's. He served in the 81st Airborne and was again discovered as a runner and competed in Armed Services competition. He and his brothers became successful entrepreneurs in a variety of businesses in many places until he retired. He currently volunteers as an activities mentor at a nursing home in Manor, Texas.

Jerry DeHay served on the BISD School Board in the 1970's and currently serves on the Brownwood City Council and is past president of the West Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Board. He was the Founding Dean of the College of Business Administration at Tarleton State University.

Carol Hester Spratt founded and became president of UNITI (United Neighbors Involved to Improve). She has served as a member of the City Building and Standards Commission and is a Lay Leader at Emmanuel Chapel UMC, where she also serves on the board. She has served on numerous local boards including the Hardin Museum, several Juneteen Celebrations, Brown County History Museum Board, Brownwood Manor, Small World Child Development Center, Good Samaritan Ministries, and was a Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction in 2008.

John German became a very successful civil engineer and Director of Public Works for the City of Austin for many years before retiring.

Jimmy Jones and his wife, Ann, were highly successful entrepreneurs in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex for many years before moving back to Brownwood, where they have a highly successful real estate business. Jimmy has served on many local boards and is currently a member of the Board of Directors for the Brown County Municipal Water District.

Lynn Nabers served for 14 years as the State Representative for this District.

The high degree of solidarity that developed among our classmates has held up for 60 years. No matter which of the 6 elementary schools we attended, we were prepared to be able to succeed in Junior High School and High School.

When we merged from all different parts of town with varying neighborhood cultures and economic circumstances, we entered a bit cautiously and tended to stay close to those we had been in school with before. As the first year passed and we were forced to mix in home rooms and classes, we began to become acquainted and more comfortable with new friends.

As freshmen in the 9th grade in Junior High several events took place that really caused us to develop solidarity as a class. One was a game of matching pennies (low level gambling) that resulted in most of our class, both boys and girls, being paddled by the principal. We were united in our protest of this treatment and found a variety of ways to express that on campus.

Later, the administration and faculty became concerned about the amount of PDA that was witnessed during various times of the day, such as before school and during lunch hours. The girls were all sent to the auditorium and the boys to the gym. There, we were

given stern lectures by both administrators and faculty about proper behavior with an ample serving of birds-and-bees sex education. We found this hilarious and ignored it.

Then one of our popular class members, Bill Hull, whom we regarded as a gentle giant because of his size, showed up at school wearing bib overalls. By the end of the week everyone, including all the girls, were wearing bib overalls, which must have gutted our retail stores and probably had to be ordered from a catalog.

Needless to say, it was never addressed by the administration.

These events and a few others spawned a unique bond and unity among our class members. No one broke rank or yielded to pressure to give up. We found we had power and strength in our solidarity and it became our legacy as we entered high school.

We were the first class integrated in 1956 and had no problems.

We were very, very close as a class -- like family. It didn't matter what part of town you came from or how rich or poor your family was, if you messed with one of us you had to deal with all of us.

About one-third of our class married within our class. As the years passed, many who left moved back and many retired here. At the time of our 40th reunion over 60% of our surviving class members lived in Brown County. As far as we are concerned, if you were ever a part of our class you are still a member regardless of whether you graduated with us or not.

We have committed to making, as a class, a sizeable donation to the Brownwood Education Foundation. We began the fund raising at our reunion on April 21 and raised over half of our goal amount of $5,000 on that day. To date, we have raised in excess of $8,600 for the Foundation!

We would like to challenge other BHS classes to follow our example and at least match our “Legacy Gift� to the Brownwood Education Foundation.

Brownwood ISD has contributed so much to all of us. This is a great opportunity to pay something back to enrich the lives of students in the future.

Hey, Brownwood Alumni!

We need your information!

The Brownwood Education Foundation is beginning to collect alumni information for a database as we begin planning for a more official Alumni Association in the future!

Please visit our website and fill out your information under the "Alumni" tab.

Here is a link for your convenience: https://www.supportbisd.com/alumni

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS

AND POPULATIONS

Brownwood ISD provides special education services for students with disabilities, ages 3-21, who meet the defined criteria for specially designed instruction. Identification of children with disabilities begins at birth. Brownwood ISD is actively engaged in “Child Find” activities to ensure that children with learning challenges have access to evaluations and services, when appropriate. Parents who have concerns about their child's development should contact their local school campus or the Brownwood ISD Special Education department at 325-643-5644.

In the state of Texas, a student must meet eligibility criteria in one of the following areas: auditory impairment, autism, emotional disturbance, learning disability, intellectual disability, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, speech/language impairment, traumatic brain injury or visual impairment.

Brownwood ISD believes in educating students in the least restrictive environment and uses that belief as the starting point in the development of services. A full continuum of services are explored for each identified eligible student. Students spend a combination of time in general education and special education settings, depending upon their specific needs. Planning for a student's special education program begins at the student’s local campus. Support services are available on the neighborhood campus as well as district-wide instructional / related services.

Parents are vital members of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Committee, which develops an appropriate program of services for each student. We believe that parents play an active role in providing insight and feedback during the development of the students IEP plan. Parents are encouraged to communicate with their student’s teacher and campus administration in seeking clarity and understanding of the educational plan.

Additional information on Special Education Services can be addressed by contacting the Brownwood ISD Special Education Department Director at 325-643-5644.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

“Let me win.

But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt”

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide sports training, socialization and athletic competition opportunities to persons with an intellectual disability or a closely related developmental disability as defined by the state eligibility requirements.

Special Olympics Athlete Oath

Special Olympics Texas provides an opportunity • for families to share in the accomplishments of their children.

• to share the Special Olympics joy with other families.

• to allow the extended family the opportunity to be part of a year-round sports training and competition program.

Families are Special Olympics' most powerful resource. Families help in a variety of areas, such as coaching, fundraising, student support systems, chaperoning, etc. Families are Special Olympics' most highly motivated and enthusiastic goodwill ambassadors.

There are currently 140 countries worldwide participating in Special Olympics with nearly 1 million athletes worldwide. The Brownwood ISD Lions participate in a variety of sports including bocce ball, bowling, and track. Brownwood ISD athletes participate in sanctioned events under Area 14 –Big Country/Concho Valley.

All athletes must have a completed medical release on file before they can participate in practices or competitions. This medical release form can be obtained from the Special Olympics coach of the specific sport. Also, all athletes must have an emergency contact form on file.

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If you have additional questions as it relates to Special Olympics in Brownwood ISD, please contact the Brownwood ISD Special Education department at 325-643-5644.

ESL Program

What is an English as a Second Language (ESL)program?

• ESL is intensive English language instruction by teachers trained in effective language acquisition strategies who work with English Language Learners.

• ESL instruction shall be commensurate with the student’s level of English proficiency and academic achievement.

• An ESL program provides intensive instruction that develops competency in the listening, speaking, reading, and writing of the English language.

An ESL program uses the academic and cultural background of the student as a platform to provide the appropriate instruction in English.

What is the purpose of an ESL program?

• An ESL program develops competence in English.

• An ESL program prepares the students to be successful in all academic subjects.

An ESL program emphasizes the mastery of English language skills, as well as, mathematics, science, and social studies, using researchbased methodologies appropriate for second language acquisition.

Who is eligible for an ESL program?

• Students in pre-kindergarten through high school who speak or hear a language other than English in their home and who are learning English are eligible.

• Students will be assessed in language proficiency and based on their results, a recommendation for placement will be made by the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC), and parent permission will be required for participation.

Will my child be taught the same subjects and learn the same skills as students in the regular program?

• Yes, all students in an ESL program will receive instruction in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in English with linguistic accommodations based on their English language proficiency level.

• Yes, language arts, reading, mathematics, science and social studies are integral parts of the state mandated curriculum.

• Yes, students will have a meaningful opportunity to participate in art, music and physical education which are part of a balanced curriculum.

Who is responsible for an ESL program?

• Teachers, who are highly qualified, specially trained, and certified to teach in ESL settings/ classrooms/programs in a manner or approach that meets the special language needs of the students.

How is an ESL program different from English language arts instruction?

The focus is on learning social and academic English within the context of all content area subjects.

State-adopted ESL materials and ESL certified teachers support students become proficient in English, learn the knowledge and skills in the TEKS, and reach their full academic potential.

How can parents help their child learn by participating in an ESL program?

• Parent approval is required to allow their child to participate and benefit from the program.

• Parents can participate as a member of the LPAC that helps determine how students are identified, placed, instructed and assessed.

• Parents can become involved at home by encouraging their child to achieve, providing him/her a place to study and showing interest in his/her schoolwork.

Parents can volunteer and help in classroom activities

¿Qué es el programa de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL, por sus siglas en inglés)?

• ESL se refiere a un programa de estudio intensivo del inglés que se ensen~a por medio de maestros especializados.

• La instrucción de ESL debe ser proporcional con el nivel del estudiante de inglés de aptitud y el rendimiento académico.

• El programa de ESL consiste en instrucción intensiva que desarrolla la capacidad de poder escuchar, hablar, leer y escribir en inglés.

El programa de ESL usa la experiencia académica y cultural de los estudiantes como plataforma para proveer la ensen~anza en ingles. ¿Cuál es el propósito del programa deESL? • El programa de ESL desarrolla la habilidad en el uso del inglés.

• El programa de ESL prepara al estudiante para que tenga éxito con las materias académicas a un nivel alto.

El programa de ESL se enfoca en el dominio de las destrezas de inglés así como matemáticas, ciencias y estudios sociales, usando métodos apropiados para la ensen~anza del segundo idioma. ¿Quién es eligible en un programa deESL? • Estudiantes en programas pre-escolares hasta el último an~o de secundaria que hablan o escuchan un idioma distinto al inglés en sus hogares y que están aprendiendo el inglés como segundo idioma.

Los estudiantes serán evaluados en el dominio del idioma y en base a sus resultados, una recomendación para la colocación se hará; permiso de los padres será requerida para la participación. ¿Le ensen~arán las mismas materias a mi hijo(a) y aprenderá las mismas destrezas del programa general?

• Sí, todos los estudiantes en ESL recibirán ensen~anza en las Destrezas de Conocimientos Esenciales de Texas (TEKS, por sus siglas en inglés) en inglés usando las estrategias y metodología apropiadas para ellos.

• Sí, las artes del lenguaje, lectura, matemáticas, ciencias y estudios sociales son el currículo establecido por el estado.

Sí, los estudiantes tendrán una oportunidad significativa de participar en arte, música y educación física que forman parte de un plan de estudios equilibrado. ¿Quién es responsable de ensen~ar un programa deESL? • Los profesores, quienes están capacitados y certificados para ensen~ar en ambiente/aulas/programas de ESL en una manera o enfoque que cumple con las necesidades del idioma de los estudiantes. ¿Qué diferencias existen entre el programa deESLy el de las artes de lenguaje en inglés?

• Los maestros tienen las credenciales de un certificado otorgado por el estado para ensen~ar inglés como segundo idioma en configuraciones, aulas y programas con un enfoque que satisface las necesidades linguísticas de los estudiantes.

• El enfoque se centra en el aprendizaje de inglés social y académico en el contexto de las áreas de contenido.

• Textos adoptados por el estado de inglés como segundo idioma y maestros de ESL apoyan a los estudiantes lograr éxito en inglés, aprender las Destrezas de Conocimientos Esenciales de Texas (TEKS), y alcanzar su potencial académico. ¿Cómo pueden los padres ayudar a sus hijos a aprender por medio dela participación en el programa deESL? • Se requiere aprobación de los padres de familia que su hijo(a) participe y beneficie del programa.

• Los padres de familia pueden participar como miembro del Comité de evaluación del dominio del idioma (LPAC, por sus siglas en inglés), el cual ayuda a determinar cómo los estudiantes son identificados, colocados, instruidos y evaluados, deberán dar aviso por escrito a los padres que su hijo(a) a sido recomendado para el programa deESL. • Los padres de familia pueden ayudar en casa animando a su hijo(a) para que logre éxito e interés en sus tareas escolares.

• Los padres de familia pueden participar como voluntarios para ayudar en las actividades de las clases.

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B row nwo o d I S D i s proud of the opportunities that our students have to prepare themselves to meet their future goals. One of our areas of great success is our HOSA chapter, in which students desiring careers in health-related fields can jump-start their futures with a strong educational foundation and certifications that make them post-secondary education- and employment-ready.

The mission of HOSA is to empower future health professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience by focusing on leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education instructional program.

Led at Brownwood High School by Annalyn Deen and at Brownwood Middle School by Kristi Sharpe, the local HOSA chapters are quite active. Brownwood High School HOSA attended State Leadership conference in Fort Worth Texas on April 12-14, 2018. Over 40 s t u d e n t s co m p e t e d a m o n g o ve r 1 , 0 0 0 competitors from around the state of Texas.

Brownwood High School came home with 4 International Qualifiers in Health Care Issues: Laurel Glass, James Bautista, Loralei Briley and Mackinley Coppic. Also qualifying for the International HOSA competition was Maecy Delacruz in National Service Project and James Bautista in Outstanding HOSA Chapter.

The State of Texas is the largest HOSA congregation in the United States and annually has record numbers of 1st place finishers at International Competition.

Our Brownwood Middle School chapter also competed exceptionally well at the state level. The middle school division is new to HOSA, enjoying only their second year in Texas HOSA membership. They competed with 165 school chapters from across the state. The results for Brownwood Middle School were staggering, given 10 of our 20 competitors earned medals. The following students qualified for Internationals in Dallas: Aishwarya Nigale - 1st place Nutrition; Taylor Pinckney - 1st place Career Exploration;

Leila Gautier - 1st place Medical Terminology. Additional medals were awarded to Christopher Robinson- 2nd Place Healthy Lifestyles; Noeli de la Torre, Azteca Badillo, Natalie Rios, and Brianna Garcia - 5th Place Public Health; Mya Salazar and Michael Camp - 5th Place Health Career Poster; Mya Salazar & Michael Camp - 5th place Health Career Poster; Noeli de la Torre, Azteca Badillo, Brianna Garcia, and Natalie Rios - 5th place Public Health.

Brownwood Middle School HOSA students furthered the competition at the International Leadership Convention held in Dallas, TX, in June.

Schools representing their HOSA chapters from all 50 states from the United States as well as Puerto Rico, the American Samoa, and Canada competed in health care competitions. These students were recognized for their efforts in their competitions as well as their outstanding efforts in their HOSA chapters: Christopher Robinson earned a 3rd place medallion for Healthy Lifestyle; Aishwarya Nigalye was recognized for placing in the top ten in Nu t r i t i o n ; Tayl o r P i n c k n e y wa s recognized for placing in the top ten in Career Explorations.

Through the efforts of BISD Administration and teachers like Annalyn Deen, Ann Tew and Kristi Sharpe, Brownwood High School graduates can complete their high school education with either a Certified Nursing Assistant certification or a Registered Pharmacy Technician certification.

These certifications allow many of these students immediate employment opportunities after high school graduation. Other students catapult their post-secondary education by building upon these certifications, often paying their ways through college by working through their CNA or Pharmacy Tech jobs. Brownwood ISD is proud to offer these avenues to provide students with success!

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STEM Brownwood ISD participates in the AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) program at the high school level. AVID is about building a culture of success.

Enrollment in the AVID program is voluntary for students in grades 9 – 12. Through this program, students focus on Postsecondary Readiness by learning solid study habits, organizational and time-management skills, and personal communication abilities. AVID students have the ability to tour a number of college campuses and receive specialized guidance in college preparation. 100% of the AVID students graduating in the 2018 class received at least one college acceptance! The BISD AVID program gives a student desiring to continue their education the edge in college readiness!

Brownwood ISD offers a Gifted and Talented Program for students throughout the district. Screenings start with Kindergarten students, and students are included from that grade level through high school. Classroom curriculums for Gifted and Talented students extend through the sixth grade. Students in Middle and High School receive enrichment through differentiated checklists and advanced placement classes. Goals and initiatives with the GT Program include the promotion of the student's reasoning abilities, self-understanding, and independent and self-directed thinking. Basic classroom content is accelerated and enriched at appropriate depths for GT students through differentiated instruction, student collaboration and project-based learning.

Approximately 7% of the BISD student population participates in GT studies!

FOCUS (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Through a $36,000 grant from the Brownwood Education Foundation and as a portion of a gift received from the N.B. Bunin Family, BISD is expanding STEM curriculum district-wide during the 2018-2019 school year. Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, students as young as PreK through the 3rd grade will be exposed to computer coding, with enhanced curriculums aimed at targeting the use and application of technology in their classrooms. Our Coggin Intermediate School will host a newly established MakersSpace lab, with equipment and curriculum focused on math, science and technology applications.

Our district is expanding our robotics program by adding elective classes in robotics coding at Brownwood Middle School, and by expanding our high school curriculum to include classes and pathways for various computer languages. Within BISD, we understand the importance of a strong STEM foundation in order to prepare our students for their futures and are taking great strides to invest in the educational tools necessary to give our students the leading edge in these areas!

Additionally, we are equipping our campuses with technological advances that make our learning environments richer and our facilities safer! Our classrooms are equipped with Promethean ActivPanels and ActivBoards that allow teachers and students alike to capture technology in a hands-on learning environment.

The use of other technical tools such as laptop computers, iPads, and Chromebooks is common throughout the district, as well. For safety, BISD has instituted the Raptor Technologies Visitor ID System, which scans a visitor's ID and checks it against a nationwide sex offender database.

This system allows us the comfort of knowing that visitors to our campuses do not pose threats to the safety of our students and faculty and allows us keen awareness of who is on site at all times. BISD is working toward a keyless entry system for our facilities, as well. At BISD, we continually look for ways we can improve the safety and security of our students and staff!

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SHAC

Student Health Advisory Committee

The BISD Student Health Advisory Committee aims to build a healthy school community through a whole school, community and child approach that ensures all children will graduate with the knowledge and skills to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The SHAC committee works through the areas of physical education, nutritional education and classroom instruction regarding drug prevention, personal hygiene and other topics of importance to student and family health.

Brownwood ISD EMERGENCY RESPONSE PREPARATION Without fail, the top priority of BISD is the safety and well-being of our students, faculty and staff. To that end, BISD continually reviews and updates its Emergency Operations plan, including comprehensive threat assessments and analysis. Within the last two years, a new operations plan has been written, incorporating the Standard Response Protocol as promulgated by the “I Love U Guys� Foundation, which was formed in response to the Columbine crisis, producing curriculum heavily used nation-wide for public school training.

BISD works in cooperation with local law enforcement and emergency response agencies in drilling for various emergency scenarios and provides our faculty and staff with protocol training appropriate for their campuses. The district's newly implemented SchoolMessenger system is used as a communication tool for keeping parents and the community at large informed of necessary information, allowing BISD almost instantaneous contact with families in an emergency. We take the welfare of our people seriously and the steps necessary to provide the safest environments for learning to take place!

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