GRISD
A STUDY IN EXCELLENCE
School district shapes success, serves as model for state DIANNE HABLUETZEL [GLEN ROSE ISD]
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ou won’t have to go far in Glen Rose to find someone with something good to say about Glen Rose Independent School District. School events serve as a hub for community get-togethers, and you may even find yourself in the midst of a rare traffic jam after a home football game.
Local citizens enjoy supporting student athletes competing in record-breaking endeavors, but this 3A school district has more to brag about than UIL competitions. GRISD is a Texas Education Agency Recognized (2009-13) district serving 1680 students, comprised of Glen Rose Elementary School, a Title I Distinguished Performance and Exemplary (2009-13) campus; GR Intermediate (3-5), a Just 4 The Kids High Performing and Exemplary campus (2009-13); GR Junior High, a Recognized campus (2009-10); and GR High School, a Recognized campus (2009-10) recently acclaimed for improving curriculum alignment or pre-
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paring students for successful transition from middle school to high school or from high school to college. The school district has created a college-going culture across campuses, and high school students can participate in expanded dual credit courses. With quality programs to meet students’ educational and developmental needs, GRISD’s low studentteacher ratio (12:1) enables small group instruction and provides opportunities for personalized learning. The district is home to award-winning athletic, band, choir and art programs, and students have earned Academic UIL District Championships for 19