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Important School Information Wharton County Junior College www.wcjc.edu • Wharton campus 911 Boling Highway Wharton, TX 77488 Phone: 532-4560 President: Betty McCrohan Vice President of Administrative Services: Bryce Kocian Vice President of Technology and Institutional Research: Pam Youngblood Vice President of Student Services: David Leenhouts Dean of Financial and Business Services: Gus Wessels Jr. Vice President of Instruction: Leigh Ann Collins Academic Dean: G.G. Hunt WCJC Board of Trustees Chair: Danny Gertson, Position 7 Secretary: Jack Moses, Position 9 Position 1: Lloyd Nelson Position 2: Gary Trochta Position 3: Georgia Kincer Position 4: Amy Rod Position 5: Merle Hudgins Position 6: Monty Mericka Position 8: Oliver Kunkel Jr.

Wharton ISD www.whartonisd.net Education Support Center (Administration Building) 2100 N. Fulton St. Wharton, TX 77488 Phone: 532-3612 Superintendent: King R. Davis Deputy superintendent: Sharon Young Curriculum director: Judy Barrett Business manager: Randy Hill Auxilary services coordinator: Steve Wernecke Technology director: Sheri Ganske Special programs director: Kim Somer State and federal programs director: Danette Thornton Police chief: Landy Williams Athletic director: Tim Finn • Wharton High School (Grades 9-12) No. 1 Tiger Ave. Wharton, TX 77488 Phone: 532-6800

On the cover Wharton High School band students show off their new uniforms that they will be wearing this season. Pictured, from left, are juniors Maria Hernandez and Alfredo Herrera.

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Principal: Steve May Assistant principal: Mike Smith Assistant principal: Alan Black • Wharton Junior High School (Grades 6-8) 1120 N. Rusk St. Wharton, TX 77488 Phone: 532-6840 Principal: Mark Anglin Assistant Principal: Marcia Brown • Wharton Elementary School (Grades 2-5) 2030 E. Boling Hwy. Wharton, TX 77488 Phone: 532-6882 Principal: Marilyn Clark Assistant principal: Jim Smith Assistant principal: Kim Moses • Sivells Elementary School (Grades PreK-1) 1605 Alabama Road Wharton, TX 77488 Phone: 532-6866 Principal: Ethel Garrett Assistant principal: Monica Rath • Wharton School Board President: Rachel Rust (Place 4) Vice president: Christine Stransky (Place 3) Secretary: Hazel Hurd (Place 7) Place 1: Michael Grissom Place 2: Garland Mann Place 5: Sherrell Speer Place 6: Wayne Taylor

East Bernard ISD www.ebisd.org Administration Building 723 College St. East Bernard, TX Main number: 335-7519 Administration office: Ext. 112 Superintendent: Ross Aschenbeck Business Manager: Debbie Jones Maintenance and operations director: Bobby Jones Athletic director: Jerry Long • East Bernard High School (Grades 9-12) 723 College St. Phone: 335-7519, Ext. 110 Principal: Buck Wenglar • East Bernard Junior High School (Grades 5-8) 723 College St. Phone: 335-7519, Ext. 126 Principal: Emmett Tugwell • East Bernard Elementary School (Grades PreK-4) 723 College St. Phone: 335-7519, Ext. 119

Principal: Philip Gaudette • East Bernard School Board President: Charles New (Position 4) Vice president: Brian Mica (Position 5) Secretary: Ricky Kramr (Position 3) Vice Secretary: Jeffrey Jalowy (Position 6) Position 1: Hank Alexander Position 2: John Slanina Position 7: Robert Goudeau

Boling ISD www.bolingisd.net Administration Building 301 Texas Ave. Boling, TX 77420 Phone: 657-2770 Superintendent: Wade Stidevent Assistant superintendent: Bryan Blanar Business office manager: Cherry Page Network technician: Terrell Jessen Athletic director: Brent Tritschler • Boling High School (Grades 9-12) 407 Atlantic Ave. Boling, TX 77420 Phone: 657-2816 Principal: Keith Jedlicka Assistant principal: Tim Moore • Iago Junior High School (Grades 6-8) 200 Gift St. Iago, TX 77420 Phone: 657-2816 Principal: Brett Pohler • Newgulf Elementary School (Grades PreK-5) 1867 Burning Stone Drive Newgulf, TX 77462 Phone: 657-2837 Principal: Gerald Floyd • Boling School Board President: Donald Sciba (Place 4) Vice president: Seferino Jimenez (Place 5) Secretary: Jerry Svatek (Place 3) Place 1: Cheryal Gavranovic Place 2: Russell Hubenak Place 6: Shawn Chilek Place 7: Johnny Fenn

Faith Christian Academy www.faithchristianacademy-wharton.org (12 months to Grade 12) Faith Christian Academy of Wharton 5227 FM 1301 Wharton, TX 77488 Phone: 531-1000 Email: info@fca-wharton.org Administrator: Sandra Allen Assistant Administrator: Reeci Ellington

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What’s inside: Boling ISD superintendent’s message.................12 East Bernard ISD superintendent’s message......12 Eastern Wharton County schools..........................4 Important school information...............................2 WCJC president’s message...................................10 Wharton County Junior College registration........9 Wharton ISD dress code.........................................15 Wharton ISD superintendent’s message...............5

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Three public school districts, private school, junior college serve eastern Wharton County Staff report

The eastern side of Wharton County is served by three public school districts.

The largest is the Wharton ISD, which competes in Class 3A in University Interscholastic League sports and academic competitions.

The other two school districts, both of which are in Class 2A, are Boling ISD and East Bernard ISD. In addition, there is a private school — Faith Christian Academy just outside Wharton, and Wharton County Junior College, a two-year junior college with its main campus in Wharton.

Here is a look at the schools that serve eastern Wharton County: Wharton County Junior College With a district encompassing Wharton County and the Needville ISD, Wharton County Junior College has a service area that includes Wharton, Fort Bend, Matagorda, Colorado and parts of Jackson and Austin counties.

It has a central campus in Wharton and extension campuses in Sugar Land, Richmond, and Bay City. In addition, the college offers classes at extension centers in El Campo and Palacios.

All degree and certificate programs as well as many continuing education courses are offered in Wharton. Most students live at home; however, students have the opportunity to live on campus or in local apartments and to participate in campus life. Frankie Hall, a dormitory for men, houses 80 students; Mullins Hall, a dormitory for women, and Brooking Hall, also a dormitory for women, house 85 students.

The college participates in three competitive sports: volleyball for women, baseball for men, and rodeo for men and women. The college has a choir, a band and a drama program. These sports and fine arts programs offer student scholarships.

Campus life includes intramural activities for men and women, student government and a variety of clubs.

The first day of classes for the fall semester is Monday, Aug. 26.

Wharton ISD Following the retirement of longtime employee Kay Shoppa, who served as superintendent for the last three years, Wharton ISD will start the year under new leadership.

Staff photo by Keith Magee

First grade teachers at Sivells Elementary School in Wharton plan for the new school year, meeting recently to finalize curriculum updates.

Teachers attending the meeting along with Principal Ethel Garrett were Sara Beth Wind, Diane Kalina, Krystal Baca, Kim Ledwig, Hayley Fitzgerald, Valerie Busby, Ruth Jimenez, Jo Ann Montgomery, Erica Castellano and Monica Rath.

King R. Davis was hired in July as the new superintendent. Davis comes to Wharton after serving as the assistant superintendent at Crosby ISD. Before he even made the rounds to see the school district’s facilities, he met with administrators, principals and school board members. He also wants to hear from the district’s students.

“Gathering information is very critical for me,” Davis said. “I can’t do it alone. It will take all of us. I will work tirelessly for the district to move forward.”

Before arriving in Wharton, Davis was instrumental in turning two schools around. Both campuses — Carroll Elementary School in the Corsicana ISD south of Dallas and Mesquite High School east of Dallas — improved to Texas Education Agency Recognized campuses.

He believes the same thing can happen here.

“We’re going to get it turned around,” Davis said. “If we don’t stop the bleeding, there will be some trouble.”

Davis mentioned the North Forest ISD, which was dissolved into the Hous-

ton ISD by the TEA because the district had problems for years with grades and poor facilities.

“I don’t believe that will happen here,” Davis said.

Success won’t happen overnight, but Davis said, “There are successes along the way.”

“There is progress,” Davis said. “You can find something positive.”

The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 26.

East Bernard ISD Starting his third year at the helm of East Bernard Independent School District, Superintendent Ross Aschenbeck is ready to face the challenges of the 2013-14 school year.

“We had a great year both academically and athletically,” Aschenbeck said.

“Academically, we beat the state average score of 73 percent in every subject except Algebra I in which we scored a 72 percent. We plan to work on that this year.”

He said the district is using C-SCOPE curriculum for a second year to help its

students improve scores and give its professional staff the teaching strategies it needs for successful students.

Aschenbeck says the district never planned to use the C-SCOPE lesson plans, but rather uses it as a guide to reach its students.

“I would love to see us at the 85 percent rate or better this year,” he added.

“The new rating system should strengthen our scores and I’m looking forward to that.”

Aschenbeck says a challenge this year will be the new graduation plan for students, which will require the district to design some new courses. He said it is a waiting game to see what endorsements the state will hand down to school districts.

There are nine new staff members who will be teaching in the fourth grade, geometry, world history, English, theater/ speech, home economics, business/journalism and band. Several of these are replacements for retiring teachers who had long tenures with the school.

“It will be a challenge,” he said. “But we See SCHOOLS, next page

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superintendent’s message: WHARTON ISD

I’m listening, learning about WISD I am extremely excited to join you as the new superintendent of Wharton Independent School District. Please accept my sincere thanks for the many notes, calls and letters of support and encouragement my family and I have received since my appointment. You have made us feel most welcome!

Since my appointment on July 16, I have spent a great deal of time listening and learning as I meet community members, students, staff, and parents to better understand what is working well in our schools, what needs attention, and to begin a conversation about the future.

I will continue to establish and maintain personal and ongoing channels of communication in a collaborative effort to move WISD forward.

To move from where we are to where we desire to be, I believe we must keep

King R. Davis student learning and safety at the forefront of our decision-making. We, as a district, will work tirelessly to provide a safe learning environment and educate every child with excellence in every classroom, every school — every

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Boling ISD At the Boling ISD, Wade Stidevent, like his counterpart at East Bernard, also begins his third year as superintendent. He describes the past year as something he is pleased with and is enthusiastic about the coming year.

A concentration will be on providing an environment of college readiness and academic growth for each student.

Stidevent believes that the school’s administration, teachers, students and community can collaborate to make his goals happen.

There are 10 new faces in the district which includes three new teachers at each campus.

Preparations at the campuses include deepening educational content and dealing with new supplements and technology.

He said that 70 percent of the teachers attended summer classes this year and that shows an interest by the teachers to have successful students.

“We have reviewed last year’s scores and plan to improve where needed,” Stidevent said. “We are already working on the budget for the new year and are prepared to welcome BISD students back to our campuses.”

believe in,” Faith Christian Academy in Burr is an evangelical interdenominational school that offers instruction for students 12 months old to 12th grade.

The 2013-14 school year is FCA’s seventh year in existence. Classes begin on Aug. 26, with the calendar closely following the calendars of the area’s public schools. FCA uses Abeka and Alpha Omega curriculum and classes are small, with a low student to teacher ratio.

Several fundraisers and events highlight the upcoming year. They include the “Riding on Faith” fundraiser on Oct. 26 and the Ladies Night Out event in November, which features entertainment provided by Minnie Pause and the Hot Flashes. A fall garden will be planted and maintained by the student body, and there are plans for students to participate in 5K runs as part of the physical fitness program.

Each year the school adopts a particular mission focus and this year’s will be to support the military. Plans are to mail care packages and collect special chapel offerings in benefit of the troops.

Board member Sandra Allen said there’s an atmosphere of excitement.

“As we begin another year of educating in Wharton County, we are excited about every student God brings through our doors,” she said. “We are confident that our students receive the best education and the opportunity to learn ways to shape tomorrow’s world for God’s glory.”

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day. We want to make certain that every student is able to achieve his or her full potential.

Also, I’m delighted to announce that our school board voted unanimously to approve a 3 percent salary increase for all employees for the fiscal year 201314. This is exciting news considering recent challenges with state and federal funding.

I applaud our teachers and staff for their patience and continued commitment to Wharton ISD during these most recent economic challenges throughout our state and country.

Teaching is extremely tough work and on behalf of the WISD School Board and Administration, we appreciate the dedication shown on a regular basis in preparing lessons, driving buses, preparing meals, maintaining facilities and creating a positive environment for our

students. We recognize that we must do more, and I believe that the Wharton ISD staff and community will rise to the occasion.

The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 26, with a full day of instruction.

The beginning of a new school year is always exciting, since it promises new opportunities and possibilities.

I encourage parents and community members to meet with teachers and administration, become a mentor or volunteer, and participate in school district activities.

I look forward to working with all stakeholders during the 2013-14 school year and beyond.

King R. Davis is superintendent of the Wharton Independent School District.

He can be reached at kdavis@whartonisd.net.

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WCJC benefits from local school districts Significant percentage of area graduates continue education at local college

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Though some high school graduates will immediately head to four-year universities, a good portion will continue their educations right here in Wharton County.

All three school districts on the east side of the county — Wharton, East Bernard and Boling — send a significant percentage of their new graduates to Wharton County Junior College.

Last fall, for example, Boling had 47 percent of its graduates head on to WCJC. Wharton had 39 percent of its graduating class attend the junior college. And for East Bernard, it was 28 percent.

Having a two-year college right here in the county is a blessing for area students, said Boling ISD Supt. Wade Stidevent.

“It is very important our graduates attend college because it provides opportunities that will not be available otherwise,” he said. “We are extremely fortunate to have Wharton County Junior College in our community.”

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A good portion of WCJC students are graduates from Wharton, East Bernard and Boling high schools. The college’s main campus in Wharton recently completed an extensive renovation project and is offering a new course of study in Digital Media.

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— WCJC benefits from local schools Continued from previous page Quite a few students actually obtain college credits at WCJC while still in high school through dual credit courses.

During the 2012-13 school year, Wharton High School offered English, government, economics, and math courses for college credit, with 48 students enrolled in the program.

School officials said plans are to add even more.

“Next year we are adding U.S. History,” said Dr. Kay Shoppa, who retired last month as Wharton ISD’s superintendent.

When Shoppa’s successor, King R. Davis, was checking out the community before he was hired, he liked the fact that WCJC is located right next to Wharton High School.

“It’s really an advantage to have Wharton County Junior College right next to you,” Davis said.

Like WHS, Boling students take advantage of the dual credit courses, too.

Stidevent said the courses are yet another example of the benefits of having a junior college close to home.

“It has been my experience that WCJC provides an excellent opportunity for our high school students to earn college credit as well as our graduates a place to obtain a technical skill, earn certifications, gain

an associate degree, or obtain a solid academic college foundation in preparation to transfer to a four-year university,” he said.

WCJC President Betty McCrohan said the college continues to offer new courses of study and to make upgrades to its facilities in order to provide the learning opportunities students need.

Over the summer, for instance, the college has completed several projects including the renovation of Mullins Hall, the upgrade of eight classrooms and the installation of a new roof on the gym.

As for fields of study, WCJC this fall will for the first time offer Digital Media, a two-year degree program focusing on graphic arts, printing, publishing and electronic imaging.

The college is further making the transition from junior college to a four-year university easier for students wishing to continue beyond an associate’s degree.

New agreements between WCJC and the University of Houston-Victoria will ensure a smoother transfer.

“Students can complete an associate program at WCJC and then transfer to UHV to complete their bachelor’s degree without loss of credits or duplication of course work,” McCrohan said.

WCJC’s fall semester begins on Aug. 26. Information about the college is available on the website: www.wcjc.edu.

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Wharton County Junior College’s main campus is on Boling Highway in Wharton.

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Wharton County Junior College is currently registering for the Fall 2013 semester. Students may register now through Aug. 25 on the web. Walk-in registration may be completed at the Wharton campus, Sugar Land campus, or the Richmond campus now through Aug. 25. Registration appointments are not required.

Fall classes begin Aug. 26.

For more information about programs or registration, call 800-5619252 or visit www.wcjc.edu.

WCJC offers an associate of arts degree for those intending to transfer to a four-year institution, an associate of arts in teaching degree, associate of applied science degrees, and certificate programs.

Distance education courses are available through the web, and interactive television.

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president’s message: WHARTON county junior college

Fall brings fresh look, new program When students head back to class this fall, the Wharton County Junior College Wharton campus will greet them with a fresh new look, a new program to consider, new options related to the University of Houston-Victoria, and a fund drive for scholarships.

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We will also take time out to have a little fun this fall and in doing so help our students. To provide scholarships for WCJC students, the college will host its inaugural invitational golf classic on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Wharton County Club, with all proceeds benefitting the WCJC President’s Scholarship Fund.

We understand the financial challenges of our students. The golf tournament provides us with an opportunity to help us raise funds to assist students with financial burdens.

Classes begin Aug. 26. Please visit our website, www.wcjc.edu, to learn more about our programs, registration, financial aid, and our new Digital media program, agreements with UHV and the golf tournament.

Betty McCrohan is president of Wharton County Junior College. She can be reached at bettym@wcjc.edu.

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Additionally at the Wharton campus, eight classrooms in the Peace Building are being renovated. These renovations include new suspended ceilings, lighting and flooring. Additionally, the faculty will be using new data projectors. The renovation will cost about $60,000. Earlier this summer, the Wharton campus Gymnasium and Ty Pate Fitness Center received a new roof at an expense of about $428,000.

In addition to our new look, the college is also offering a new program of study. WCJC will offer a new program this fall in Digital Media. The two-year Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students to work in industries that provide graphic arts, printing, publishing and electronic imaging and to continue their education at a four-year university. Courses for this program will be primarily offered at the Sugar Land campus.

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superintendent’s message: boling ISD

BISD provides top educational program, with new learning opportunities, successes The possibilities that working together provides and the energy our stakeholders bring to the start of each school year makes it exciting.

On behalf of Boling Independent School District, I extend a sincere welcome to everyone! We are enthusiastic about the 2013-14 school year and the opportunities for the education of our students.

The mission of Boling Independent School District is to prepare our children to successfully live and work in their changing future. Through a combined effort, we understand every child can learn and experience success.

We can accomplish our mission through quality, equity, and accountability.

Instruction must be provided at the highest level of quality.

Educational opportunities and

Wade Stidevent resources must be distributed equitably on the basis of student needs. The system must maintain accountability to demonstrate continuous improvement for all students. Such a system will

ensure our children are well prepared for the changes and challenges of their future.

As a community, our most important assets are our children. They deserve the best education we can provide.

Their futures depend on that. Together we can work to accomplish the mission of providing educational excellence for all Boling Independent School District students.

This summer we have focused on staffing our schools; reviewing data while focusing on school improvement; cleaning, painting, and preparing our facilities; providing professional development; and developing a proposed budget for the upcoming year. We are prepared to begin the new school year and anticipate a great start.

Our dedicated staff will continue to

provide an emphasis on strong college readiness and academic growth for each student. Our administrators, teachers, and parents will work collaboratively in the best interest of our students.

Success will occur if everyone works together to achieve the goals for the students of Boling Independent School District.

We have so much to be proud of at BISD. I am confident that Boling Independent School District will not only continue to provide an outstanding educational program for our students, but also provide them with new learning opportunities and successes.

Wade Stidevent is superintendent of the Boling Independent School District.

He can be reached at wstidevent@bolingisd.net.

superintendent’s message: East Bernard ISD

EBISD has great students, great teachers, solid plan on best strategies on educating students On July 29 at 6 p.m., the Brahma Band conducted its first practice under new Band Director Kenny Peters, who is expecting around 60 band members for the upcoming year.

On Monday Aug. 5, the football and volleyball teams reported for practice, and I have seen the cross country teams pounding the pavement all summer.

The summer has been very busy, as the maintenance department has been busily preparing the schools for the 2013-14 school year.

East Bernard ISD is also welcoming new teachers to the staff. Those teachers are: Joy Sladek, fourth grade; Jeremy Sapp, geometry; Donovan King, world history; Shawna Steplock, English; Jennifer Jenkins, English (from fourth grade); Janice McDonald, theatre/speech; Audra Grigar, home economics; Laura Kubena, business/ journalism; and Kenny Peters, band director.

Ross Aschenbeck We are very excited about adding these great teachers to our incredible staff.

Parents and students need to be aware of a few dates before the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 26. All campus secretaries were back in the office as of Monday, Aug. 5. Any new students

who have moved into the district or kindergarten student who has not registered for school can come to their respective campus to register. Also, all kindergarten students and parents are encouraged to “meet the teacher” on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 6 p.m.

A school calendar is on the district website as well as each grade level school supply list. The web address is www.ebisd.org and as always, these documents are also available at the campus offices. Parents are welcome to contact the campus to ask any questions.

Junior high student schedule pickup is scheduled on Wednesday, Aug. 21 beginning at 1 p.m. (eighth grade), 1:30 p.m. (seventh grade), 2 p.m. (sixth grade) and 2:30 p.m. (fifth grade). High school students will pick up their schedules beginning at 7:30 a.m. on the first day of school on Aug. 26. High school students must be in compliance with the dress code before a schedule will be

issued. The dress code is the same as last year.

In closing, I would like to invite you to come and visit our schools. See for yourself what’s going on in our classrooms. I am sure you will agree that East Bernard has great students, great teachers and a solid plan on the best strategies on educating our students.

I also encourage you to come out and support our students as they perform on the playing fields or on the stage. Information regarding our various athletic, band, theater, and FFA events can be found on our web site: www.ebisd.org.

Sign up for the “EBISD News,” where you can stay up to date on the happenings in EBISD. Make the best better!

Ross Aschenbeck is superintendent of the East Bernard Independent School District. He can be reached at ross. aschenbeck@ebisd.org.

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2013 Wharton football schedule DATE Friday, Aug. 16 Thurs., Aug. 22 Friday, Aug. 30 Thurs., Sept. 5 Friday, Sept. 13 Friday, Sept. 20 Friday, Sept. 27 Friday, Oct. 4 Friday, Oct. 11 Friday, Oct. 18 Friday, Oct. 25 Friday, Nov. 1 Friday, Nov. 8

OPPONENT TIME Sweeny (S) 7:30 p.m. at Stafford (S) 7 p.m.

Cuero 7:30 p.m. at Scarborough 7 p.m.

Columbia 7:30 p.m. at Brazosport 7:30 p.m. at Needville* 7:30 p.m.

Sealy* 7:30 p.m. at Columbus* 7:30 p.m.

El Campo* (H) 7:30 p.m. at Bellville* 7:30 p.m.

Royal* 7:30 p.m.

Open

DATE OPPONENT TIME Friday, Aug. 16 Needville (S) 7 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 23 at Concordia Luth. (S) 7 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 30 at Hou. Second Bapt. 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 6 Houston Christian 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 13 at Hempstead 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 20 Rice Consolidated 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 27 at Tidehaven* 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 4 Boling* (H) 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 11 Open Friday, Oct. 18 at Brazos* 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 25 Van Vleck* 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 1 at Hitchcock* 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 8 Danbury* (P) 7:30 p.m.

(S) Scrimmage (H) Homecoming (P) Parents Night * District 13-2A games

2013 Boling football schedule OPPONENT Flatonia (S) at Industrial (S) Palacios at Weimar at Needville Hallettsville Open at East Bernard* Brazos* (H) at Van Vleck* Hitchcock* at Danbury* Tidehaven (P)

(S) Scrimmage (H) Homecoming (P) Parents Night * District 13-2A games

2013 Back to School Notebook School Begins for All Students—Monday, August 26, 2013 *Students NEW to district should register at appropriate campus prior to schedule pick-up - Mon. thru Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sivells Elementary Schedule Pick-up

August 14 - 15 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Wharton Elementary Schedule Pick-up

August 20-21 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

WJHS Schedule Pick-up & Student/Parent Orientation New Gym 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

August 20 - 6th grade August 21 - 7th grade August 22 - 8th grade

WHS Schedule Pick-up August 20 - 11th & 12th grade 4:45 - 6:45 p.m daily August 21 - 10th grade in Cafeteria August 22 - 9th grade * Prizes given for attendance at WHS

2013 East Bernard football schedule

DATE Sat., Aug. 17 Thurs., Aug. 22 Friday, Aug. 30 Friday, Sept. 6 Friday, Sept. 13 Friday, Sept. 20 Friday, Sept. 27 Friday, Oct. 4 Friday, Oct. 11 Friday, Oct. 18 Friday, Oct. 25 Friday, Nov. 1 Friday, Nov. 8

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Representatives from Food Service & Transportation will be available

(S) Scrimmage (H) Homecoming * District 25-3A games

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School Calendars and supply lists may be picked up at each School Parent Partner Nights Sivells Meet-the-Teacher Night

August 23

5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Wharton Elementary Parent Night

September 22

5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

WJHS Meet-the-Teacher Night

September 18

5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Wharton High School Open House

September 10

5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Transportation

Wharton I.S.D. offers 16 bus routes to transport students who live 2 or more miles from school. Transportation is provided after school to Boys & Girls Club and Just Do It Now. Check at registration to sign up. Bus ridership is key to determining our state transportation funding. We can only use counts on these dates for our reimbursement determination. If your child is a bus rider, please make sure he/ she rides the bus on these days: Dates of Attendance Recording November 6 February 19 April 16

Immunization Requirements

Students must provide proof of these immunizations before they can be enrolled in a Texas public school: Varicella: For grades K-3rd & 7th - 10th 2 doses required DPT of DTaP Meningococcal (7th graders) Polio Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Measles Mumps Rubella

Free immunizations for STUDENTS OF ALL GRADE LEVELS offered at Sivells Elementary on August 15th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Educational opportunities are offered by Wharton ISD without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability.

WISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex or disability in providing access to benefits of the American with Disabilities Act.

Low Cost Student Accident Insurance Available

Parents /Guardians will be given the opportunity to sign up for this insurance coverage during the first few days of school when information will be sent home with each student.

Any Questions? WISD School Phone Sivells (Grades Prek, K, 1) Wharton Elementary (Grades 2-5) WJHS (Grades 6-8) WHS (Grades 9-12) Wharton Education Support Center

Numbers

532-6866 532-6882 532-6840 532-6800 532-3612

Enrollment requirements

Eligibility requirements to enroll a student in a Texas public school for the first time: Record showing date of birth (birth certificate, school record, hospital record, passport) Resident address (apartment rent receipt, utility bill, or visit from a school attendance officer) Immunization records from a physician or a clinic School transcripts Students enrolling after the first day of school should provide a withdrawal form from previous school

No time to Breakfast at Home? Don’t worry!

FULL COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST SERVED ON ALL CAMPUSES TO ALL STUDENTS 7:15a.m.

Campus Schedules Wharton High School

7:45 a.m. - 3:32 p.m.

Wharton Junior High

7:50 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Wharton Elementary

7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Sivells Elementary

7:45 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Meal Program Wharton I.S.D. offers nutritious breakfasts and lunches daily. Families meeting certain income guidelines are eligible to receive free or reduced lunch. Breakfast is always free to all students. Full paid lunch is $2.30 and reduced is 40 cents at all campuses. If your family meets one of the following income guidelines, please register your children for free and reduced lunch by calling 532-6243.

ANNUAL INCOME Family size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Reduced price $21,257 28,694 36,131 43,568 51,005 58,442 65,879 73,316

Free and Reduced lunch registration will begin on August 8 at the Food Services Building, 214 E. Third Street from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Applications for free and reduced lunch will also be available at all campus registrations. Free school supplies, for those who qualify, will be given out on the campuses during registration and schedule pick up.

Lunch Money Now Paying for lunch in WISD is now simple and convenient. You may pay on-line with a secure on-line credit card deposit.

Visit www.whartonisd.net *Eliminate lost, stolen or forgotten cash and checks *Avoid a trip to school to make a deposit *Deposits posted to account within 30 minutes *Know what is being purchased *Receive an email when account is low *Deposit to multiple students in a single credit card transaction

First Varsity Football Game August 30th - 7:30 p.m. in Wharton - Wharton vs. Cuero To stay up-to-date with all school events during the school year, visit our website www.whartonisd.net

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Football, volleyball kick off 2013 season

lar season at home against Cuero, while the East Bernard Brahmas open on the road in Houston against Houston Second Baptist. Boling also opens at home against Palacios.

Wharton and Boling kick off at 7:30 p.m., while the East Bernard game starts a little earlier at 7 p.m.

The Tigers compete in District 25-3A, while both Boling and East Bernard are in District 13-2A Division II. The Tigers welcome back Coach Tim Finn for his second year, while veteran Coach Jerry Long returns to lead the Brahmas. Boling has a new head coach, Brent Tritschler, who was assistant head coach last year for the Bulldogs.

Meanwhile, the schools’ volleyball teams got an earlier jump on the season.

Wharton, East Bernard and Boling all started the regular volleyball season on Tuesday after a weekend of scrimmages last Friday and Saturday.

The Lady Tigers also compete in District 25-3A, while the Brahmarettes and Lady Bulldogs compete in District 26-2A. Last year, the Brahmarettes advanced to the state playoffs.

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WISD dress code for 2013-14 school year

Each year, the Wharton ISD’s student dress code undergoes an extensive review by the district’s administrative team in preparation for the subsequent school year.

The student dress code for 2013-14 did not have any major changes to it from the previous school year.

The only change was under the hair category. Hairstyles known as “fauxhawks” are now allowed.

The 2013-14 dress code is also posted on the school district’s website, www. whartonisd.net.

2013-14 WISD Student Dress Code Dress and Personal Appearance The district’s dress and grooming code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, instill discipline, prevent disruptions, avoid safety hazards and teach respect for authority. Students should be dressed and groomed in a manner which is clean and neat, and which will not be a safety hazard to themselves or others.

Student success depends, in part, on how the student perceives himself/ herself and how others perceive the students. In this sense, defined standards for appearance assist the student in constructing a positive self image and impression on others.

The staff of the school is authorized to enforce the district’s dress and grooming code. Interpretation of these codes is entirely within their judgment. Final determination of acceptable dress and grooming rests with the principal or his/ her designee and cannot be appealed.

Attire The District prohibits any clothing or grooming that in the principal’s judgment may reasonably be expected to cause disruption of or interfere with normal school operations. The District prohibits pictures, emblems, or writing on jewelry that are lewd, offensive, vulgar, or that advertise alcohol or tobacco products or any other substance prohibited under board policy FNCF(L).

Shirts • Shirts with a straight edge may be un-tucked. Hems may not extend below the hip and must be buttoned up appropriately • May be solid (one color) or patterned button-down polo style shirt of any color with a collar • May be oxford button-down style shirt, solid or patterned of any color with a collar (long sleeve or short sleeve) • May be a solid or patterned long sleeve full turtleneck of any color • No fringe, flowers, decorations, leather, laces, embroidery, holes, or

frayed areas permitted • May wear “Wharton” spirit shirts – red, white, or blue in color that are free of any writing, except for logos or brand names on the front of the shirt • Special event shirts must be approved by the principal Pants/Dresses • May wear Capris, jumpers, skorts and skirts that cover the knee will be solid khaki, tan, navy blue, blue denim, or black • Dresses may be solid or patterned.

Spaghetti straps, halter-type or sleeveless dresses are prohibited • Back area must be covered and no low cut or revealing dresses will be allowed • Slits, splits, flaps, holes, or other openings in skirts or dresses shall be no higher than the knee • Solid colored leggings may be worn as long as the over-garment comes to the knee • Pants must be worn at the waist. No sagging or low rise pants will be permitted Shorts • Shorts are not permissible for Junior High and High School students.

• Solid tan, khaki, navy blue, blue denim, or black shorts are allowed for Sivells and WES students and must be worn at the knee Jeans • Blue denim, khaki, tan, gray or black jeans are allowed. All jeans will be free of any writing, design or logos except for designs that are ONLY on the back pocket. Acid - washed jeans or jeans with holes in them will not be permitted. No sagging, low rise, skinny jeans, or hip huggers will be permitted Jackets, Sweaters and Sweatshirts • May be solid, striped, or patterned • Must not extend below the hips • May be hooded, zip from top to bottom, or button from top to bottom • May be worn in the building, but hoods may only be worn outside the building • May not be tied around the waist • Any school-issued jacket, sweater, or sweatshirt will be permitted Accessories • Boys may have one (1) stud earring in each ear. Hoop earrings are not allowed for boys • Oversized belts or belt buckles are not permitted • Girls may have no more than two pair of earrings and may wear hoop ear-

rings no larger than one and one half (1.5) inches in diameter for safety in P.E. classes • No visible body piercings will be allowed • No excessively long nails will be allowed • Tattoos must not be visible at school or during participation at school events.

It is the student’s responsibility to cover the tattoo with clothing or bandages while at school or participating in school events Hair • Any haircut which is deemed by the administration to be inappropriate in style or design will result in appropriate disciplinary action • No haircuts depicting designs, emblems, or lines other than a regular straight-line part will be allowed • Boys may not wear a “tail” style haircut or ponytails • Hair length for boys is as follows: in front, may not be in the eyes; in back, may not cover the collar; on sides, must not cover the ears • Unnatural hair colors/dyes are prohibited for all students • Extreme hairstyles such as Mohawks are prohibited • Feathers woven in to hair will NOT be permitted • Boys will be clean shaven. Sideburns will be no lower than the bottom of the earlobe. No mustaches or goatees Footwear • Sandals are allowed at the high school, but for safety reasons, they may not be worn at the other campuses.

• Tennis shoes or closed-toed shoes that have a back or a strap are required for PE, and are highly recommended daily for junior high and elementary students • The wearing of metal, plastic, or rubber cleats, crocs, flip-flops, high heels, slippers, or house shoes is not allowed

• Shoes with retractable rollers (including Healies) are not permitted Purses • Purses must not be larger than 12 inches x 12 inches x 6 inches. No large beach or tote bags will be allowed to be used as a purse.

• No purses are allowed for Sivells students Backpacks (WES, WJH, WHS) • The following types of backpacks will be allowed: small, book-type backpacks which are clear or mesh (MUST BE SEE-THRU) • Backpacks with wheels will NOT be allowed Backpacks (Sivells Elementary) • Small, book-type backpacks are allowed for first grade students only • Clear or see-through backpacks are NOT required • Backpacks with wheels will NOT be allowed Restrictions • Any item of clothing not listed in the WISD dress code will not be allowed.

• All clothing pieces will be free of any writing; logos and brand names are acceptable • All garments will be free of any kind of frayed areas, laces, tassels, or holes • Bracelets, chains, belts and other ornamental and excessive jewelry that present a distraction, disruption, or a potential danger to self or others or to school property, may not be worn • No baggy clothing will be allowed.

The waist size of pants may not exceed the natural waist size by more than one (1) inch.

• Tight-fitting clothes may not be worn • Students shall not bring sunglasses, hats, caps, sweatbands, or do-rags, to school, except upon a physician’s order

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