PISD Annual Report 2014

Annual Report

We are Prosper

2014

Prosper ISD Voted #7 Top 100 Places to work in 2014

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Table of Contents District Information 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13

Message from the Superintendent Board Members Superintendent’s Cabinet PISD Quick Facts Financial Focus 2008 Bond Program Human Resources Prosper ISD Police Department Transportation Maintenance & Operations

Academic Readiness 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

John A. Baker Elementary Cynthia A. Cockrell Elementary R. Steve Folsom Elementary Judy Rucker Elementary Lorene Rogers Middle School Reynolds Middle School Prosper High School DAEP / Light Farms Elementary District Teachers of the Year Multilingual - Dual Language Programs Advanced Academics Curriculum & Instruction Special Education

Opportunities & Challenges of Learning 29 35 36

Career & Technical Education Programs Gifted & Talented Program Technology, Communications, & Library Media Services

Well Rounded 39 45

Athletics Fine Arts

Community Involvement 48 49 50

Community Events Prosper Education Foundation Connect with Us

Message from the Superintendent I am proud to offer you a glimpse of the many things happening throughout the Prosper Independent School District through the 2014 Annual Report. This is in no way a comprehensive report, but it does offer a reflection of 2014 to familiarize yourself with the exceptional students and dedicated staff of Prosper ISD. Although many things are changing, one constant is that Prosper ISD continues to be one of the fastest growing school districts in the State of Texas. The north Dallas corridor continues to explode for a number of reasons; specifically, Prosper ISD is experiencing the sharpest growth due to the reputation of our school system that is supported by a tremendous community. Your significant contributions have afforded our students with unbelievable educational opportunities. This commitment to excellence is no longer a secret, and many families are wanting the Prosper experience for their children.

We certainly have many challenges on our horizon, but we are determined to meet those challenges head on so that our families continue to benefit from a school system that is committed to serving them in the most exemplary manner. I am truly humbled and honored to serve as your Superintendent.

Sincerely,

Drew Watkins, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

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Board Members

Prosper Independent School District School Board Prosper ISD is fortunate to have a school board that works hard to ensure that all students receive a quality education.

Pictured above ~ Back Row (L-R): Vice President - Jim Bridges; Secretary - Mark McGuire; Mays Davenport; President - Daniel Jones; and Superintendent - Dr. Drew Watkins Front Row (L-R): Michelle McBride, Debra Smith, and Mary Lou Smith

Superintendent’s Cabinet

Dr. Michael Goddard Assistant Superintendent

Rusty Craig

Laurie Vondersaar

Holly Ferguson

Dr. Blair Hickey

Director of Business Management

Chief Technology Officer

Executive Director of Curriculum & Learning Services

Director of Special Education and Student Programs

Ted Ziolkowski

Janet Anders

Director of Technical Support Services

Director of Advanced Academics

Karen Kidd

Director of Program Evaluation and Information Services

Bernadette Gerace

Ronny Mullins

Director of Human Resources

Director of Athletics

Mission Statement

Jody Woolverton

Danny Roberts

Chad Vessels

Director of Transportation and Security Services

Director of Maintenance and Operations

Prosper ISD Police Chief

The Mission of Prosper Independent School District is to develop and graduate motivated, academically prepared individuals with the strength of character to make contributions to a rapidly changing society through an educational system that maintains high expectations, provides quality instruction, and establishes a safe, orderly, learning environment in the community that lives its name.

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PISD Quick Facts

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Prosper ISD encompasses 57.75 miles of Prosper, McKinney, Frisco, Celina, and unincorporated Denton County.

At build-out, Prosper ISD will have approximately 45,000 students and will be served by 20 - 25 elementary schools, 11 13 middle schools, and 5 - 6 high schools.

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1.05% American Indian

5.12% Asian

8.86% African American

Prosper ISD is made up of 6 different municipalities: Town of Prosper, City of McKinney, City of Frisco, City of Celina, Collin County, and Denton County.

13.91%

6 municipalities

71.06%

Hispanic

White

Ethnicity October 2014

8000

Growth In Enrollment

Number of Students

7000

December 2014

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Percentage of Staff with a master’s degree or above

4921

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PISD Quick Facts

Class Size Averages 28.66

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Volunteers

December 2014

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Number of volunteers (assisting in the schools)

27.86 27.05 26.29

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24.08 23.36

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Prosper ISD Voted #7 Top 100 Places to work in 2014 21.21

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Prosper High School [9th-12th]

Average Years Teaching Experience

Reynolds Middle School [7th-8th]

Social Studies (9th-12)

Science (9th-12)

Math (9th-12)

English Language Arts (9th-12th)

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8th Grade

7th Grade

6th Grade

5th Grade

4th Grade

3rd Grade

2nd Grade

1st Grade

Kindergarten

17.0

John A. Baker Elementary [K-4th]

17.64

1189 1052 Lorene Rogers Middle School [5th-6th]

19.6

725

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Judy Rucker Elementary [K-4th]

694

18.80

778

[PK-4th]

18.80

19.57

R, Steve Folsom Elementary

19.92

Cynthia A. Cockrell Elementary [K-4th]

22.2

School Enrollment December 2014

District Total Enrollment

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Financial Focus

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“Superior Achievement”

Prosper ISD has consistently earned the highest rating of “Superior Achievement” through the Texas Education Agency’s Schools FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) program.

2.1% Other Operating Costs

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1.5% Debt Payment .6% Capital Projects

3.6% Supplies 7.0% Contracted Services

Budget by Object 85.2%

10.9%

Payroll

Prosper ISD Tax Rate History

Highest Rating

Year *Total Tax Rate 2002 - 2003 $1.76 2003 - 2004 $1.82 2004 - 2005 $1.95 2005 - 2006 $1.97 2006 - 2007 $1.80 2007 - 2008 $1.67 2008 - 2009 $1.67 2009 - 2010 $1.65 2010 - 2011 $1.63 2011 - 2012 $1.67 2012 - 2013 $1.67 2013 - 2014 $1.67 2014 - 2015 $1.67 *per $100 of assessed home value

2014 - 2015 Financial Data Projections

Instruction Related

12.8% Maintenance

5.9% Leadership 2.7% Administration

Budget by Functions

65.2% Instruction

.7% Other .3% 1.5%

Construction Debt Structure

Total Property Valuation $2,993,000,000 Operating Fund Local Funds State Fund Total

$ 35,000,000 $ 28,800,000 $ 63,800,000

Operating Fund Appropriations Salary & Benefits Other Expenses Total

$ 49,220,000 $ 14,580,000 $ 63,800,000

Bond Program

Bond

2008

Program Project

Support Services Facility and Transportation Center

Schedules for most of the bond projects are contingent upon the ability to sell bonds. Construction planning and land acquisition is continuing; however, interest rates and timing of improvements in the market will determine the actual bond expenditures and timeline.

Estimated Date of Completion *determined by growth and bonding capacity Opened in 2008

Project Details

Projected District Enrollment

Prosper ISD assumed its own transportation services including purchasing a fleet of propane powered, seat belt-equipped buses

New Prosper HS (9th -12th Grade) Opened in 2009

Built with empty classroom wings inside to accommodate future growth (in process)

Cynthia A. Cockrell Elementary

Opened in 2012

Built with similar floor plan of Baker and Folsom Elementary

5,500

Transportation Facility Expansion

Opened in 2012

Built to add fueling stations & additional parking spaces for more buses

5,500

Light Farms Elementary #5

To Open 2015

8,500

Elementary School #6

To Open 2016

10,000

Middle School #3

To Open 2017

11,500

Elementary School #7

To Open 2017

11,500

High School #2

To Open 2020

Will continue to follow 5A model

Extracurricular Stadium

TBD

Will serve all Prosper ISD high schools

HS Natatorium

TBD

Will serve Prosper HS

Instructional Support Center

TBD

Serving all Prosper ISD: Staff Development Center Central Administration Offices

Other Significant Items

TBD

Serving all Prosper ISD: School Site Acquisition Technology Purchases Capital Improvements to Existing Facilities

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Human Resources “works to ensure that all of our staff are supported

in a way which enables them to provide our students with an exemplary experience and education. ”

Benefits

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403(b) retirement savings

Teacher mentoring program

On-site professional development Bilingual stipends

Comprehensive health program

New To Teaching We have developed an outstanding New Teacher Induction Program wherein our new-to-teaching teachers receive a mentor and continued support throughout the year.

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Math/Science stipends

Competitive Salaries

$10,000 Life Insurance policy

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced degree stipends

Master’s Degree

$47,500.00 Doctoral Degree

Application System An easy-to-use and effective online application system has been implemented

6,588

$45,500.00

$50,500.00

# of Applicants this year

New Hires 132 Teachers/Professionals 28 Transportation 21 Maintenance & Operation 26 Support Staff 4 Technology

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Prosper ISD Police Department

“pledges to sustain a working partnership with our

campuses and community to improve the quality of life. ” The PISD Police Department works in conjunction with the following law enforcement agencies: The Collin County Sheriff’s Office, Denton County Sheriff’s Office, Prosper Police Department, Celina Police Department, McKinney Police Department, and Frisco Police Department.

The ISD Police Department has 4 full-time sworn officers and 2 additional sworn officers who are assigned elsewhere within the district.

A focus for this department is to be positive role models and mentors for every student enrolled in PISD.

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Transportation “supports Prosper ISD’s educational system by

conducting ourselves with professionalism, integrity, and a genuine, caring attitude. ” Employees Out and About The Transportation Department currently employs 87 drivers, 8 bus monitors, and 9 crossing guards, and that number grows each year as the district grows in size.

Buses A total of 117 buses service Prosper ISD and its families with 110 of those being fueled by propane, an environmentally clean burning alternative fuel,

Giving Back

which provides significant cost

Transportation remains as involved as

savings in fuel and preventative

possible when it comes to serving our

maintenance.

community through activities such as the annual Stuff the Bus benefitting local food banks, Special Olympics hosted by PISD, School Bus Safety Week, and other campus specific programs such as Jobs on Wheels. Our desire is to serve our students and parents in all areas of education.

Employees In the Office 1 Director 1 Supervisor of Route Operations 1 Supervisor of Training and Safety 1 Supervisor of Maintenance 2 Mechanics 1 Scheduling and Purchasing Specialist

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Maintenance & Operations “ is committed to providing a full range of services to

ensure that our schools and facilities are safe, energy efficient, clean, and well maintained for our students and staff. �

Employees The Maintenance & Operations Department consists of:

New School Maintenance & Operations is excited to be opening Light Farms, a new elementary school, in the 2015-2016 school year.

1 Director of Maintenance and Operations 1 Administrative Assistant 1 Maintenance Manager 1 Operations Manager 1 Construction Manager 1 Shipping and Receiving Coordinator Role in the District 8 Maintenance Technicians 2 Custodial Specialists Maintenance & Operations is 8 Building Operators responsible for new construction, 34 Custodians energy management, environmental health and safety programs, service requests, maintenance, custodial services, playground safety maintenance, and groundskeeping.

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Academic Readiness

We Are

Prosper

7 Campuses 1 Mission Individually our campuses each have their own personality, but they all have the same mission to provide a quality education to the students of Prosper ISD. Together ....WE ARE PROSPER.

Academic Readiness

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John A. Baker Elementary

“Happy, Happy, Happy!”

Setting the tone for the year, Baker Elementary chose “Happy, Happy, Happy!” as the theme for the year. “This is a reflection of our school culture and climate - we are so friendly and ‘Happy’ at Baker Elementary,” said Principal Garry Gorman.

Garry Gorman

Lauri Slicker

Principal

Assistant Principal

Here are a few memorable highlights from 2014 ~

Baker’s Best Assemblies

Each month Baker has an assembly where students are recognized for the character trait of the month as well as other fun surprises.

Baker was ranked #2 in Box Top Collections in DFW (out of 714 schools) and #10 in Texas (out of 7,528 schools).

Denis Lee Assembly

Ventriloquist Denis Lee spoke to students during Red Ribbon Week about being drug free and treating each other respectfully.

Boosterthon Fun Run

PTO raised over $50,000 during their Boosterthon Fun Run.

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Academic Readiness

Cynthia A. Cockrell Elementary

“We are all Superheroes” Setting the tone for the year, Cockrell Elementary chose “We are all Superheroes” as the theme for the year. “At Cockrell Elementary, we are Saving the World from Ordinary. We believe that everyone has potential superpowers that come in various forms to help create a safe environment. We all have the abilities to do great things in life,” said Principal Jana Thomson.

Jana Thomson

Glenda Dophied

Principal

Assistant Principal

Here are a few memorable highlights from 2014 ~

As leaders of Cockrell, the 4th grade students all serve on Safety Patrol at different times during the school year, helping out in all locations of the school in the mornings.

Groovy Text HereDay

TextJubilee Here Royal

Reading Under the Stars

Cockrell was named in honor of a gifted educator with deep roots in the Prosper Community.

Each year, Cockrell celebrates its namesake during the Royal Jubilee, where our students and school community learn about Cynthia Cockrell’s life, her family, and the legacy she left for all of us.

Students dress “groovy” and have fun with games of the past decades (Mr Potato Head, Operation, dunking booth, Twister).

Community celebrities read popular book favorites to students and their families “Under the Stars.” A book swap occurs to foster the love of reading.

Academic Readiness

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R. Steve Folsom Elementary

“Be BRAVE!” Setting the tone for the year, Folsom Elementary chose “Be BRAVE!” as the theme for the year. “We are encouraging students to be BRAVE in their thinking and their actions ,” said Principal Laine Jones.

Laine Jones

Daphne Morris

Principal

Assistant Principal

Here are a few memorable highlights from 2014 ~

Book Fairs

Students look forward to the book fair each year.

It gives the students an opportunity to learn about new authors and genres and to fuel their love for reading.

Folsom continues to grow engaged learners who: RESPECT the school environment.

ENCOURAGE one another.

APPRECIATE differences.

COMMUNICATE with kindness.

HONOR the Golden Rule.

Adopted by CoServ

CoServ electric has adopted Folsom Elementary this year.

Through this partnership, the students have learned more about electricity through demonstrations and discussions that CoServ hosted. They have been instrumental in furthering the engineering club through funding.

PTO Fun Run

PTO raised $57,000 in pledges to fund teacher grants.

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Academic Readiness

Judy Rucker Elementary

“Rucker All-Stars” Setting the tone for the year, Rucker Elementary chose “Rucker AllStars” as the theme for the year. “At Rucker Elementary, we believe that each student has a gift within them that makes them special and unique. Our goal is to help them recognize their gifts and celebrate their individuality,” said Principal Machelle Scogin.

Machelle Scogin

Haley Stelly

Principal

Assistant Principal

Here are a few memorable highlights from 2014 ~

Fallapalooza

Rucker Elementary is the original elementary campus in Prosper ISD that opened in 1995 as Prosper Elementary. In 2004 the name was changed to Judy Rucker Elementary in honor of Judy Rucker who served as the principal up until 1998.

Rucker Book Club

Judy Rucker Day

“I love Rucker Elementary because the teachers are amazing and helpful. “ This fun event is enjoyed by the entire campus. It includes country fair type games with a festival flair, hot air balloon kick off, bounce houses, popcorn, and many other exciting opportunities for the students to bond with their other classmates.

Sixty to seventy-five students in 2nd - 4th grade meet monthly to engage in discussions on books chosen by a facilitator and hear other points of view, then they create either digital or hands-on products relating to the book.

On October 11th of each year, the students and staff show their appreciation to Judy Rucker, who continues to live and serve in the Prosper Community, for her service to not only the school but also the district as a whole by showering her with cards, letters, and flowers.

Academic Readiness

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Lorene Rogers Middle School

“Get Connected” Setting the tone for the year, Rogers Middle School chose “Get Connected” as the theme for the year. “We want our students to ‘get connected’ with the Chromebook initiative we are implementing, and we want our students to ‘get connected’ into our clubs and organizations at Rogers,” said Principal Todd Shirley.

Todd Shirley Principal

Ashley Gannon

Lisa Herring

Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Chromebook Pilot

Rogers Middle School is the Chromebook pilot campus for Prosper ISD. This program has grown from 2 Chromebook classrooms in 2012 to 17 Chromebook classrooms this year.

Technology is a tool that enables our students to learn the curriculum at a deeper level because we believe that curriculum is the driving force behind technology usage in the classroom.

Extracurricular Activities

Students are able to “Get Connected” and to feel a part of this school community by getting involved in the numerous extracurricular activities available to them, such as clubs, band, choir, field trips, character education assemblies, and community involvement through a cause and service.

Rogers offers 20 different clubs to help students “Get Connected.”

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Academic Readiness

Reynolds Middle School

“In the Middle” Setting the tone for the year, Reynolds Middle School chose “In the Middle” as the theme for the year. “We want our students to get ‘In the Middle’ of what is happening here at Reynolds by getting involved,” said Principal Greg Bradley.

Greg Bradley Principal

Ron Caldwell

Tiffany Johns

Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Elective Offerings

In addition to the 30 electives already offered, Reynolds continued to expand its elective offerings this year by adding Outdoor Education, Theatre Tech II, and Dance.

Out of the 1000 students on campus 600+ are in Athletics, 220+ are in Band, 120+ are in Theater, 60+ are in Choir, 30+ are in Eagle Darlings, and 30+ are in Cheer.

Giving Back

Students donated over $3,019 to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through a National Junior Honor Society fundraiser in February of this year.

High School Credits

Over 700 high school credits are earned

by Reynolds’ students each year.

Academic Readiness

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Prosper High School

“We Are Prosper...We Own This” Setting the tone for the year, Prosper High School chose “We are Prosper...We Own This” as the theme for the year. “We own Academic Excellence, School Pride, School Spirit, Exemplary Student Behavior and Excellence in all of our Extracurricular Activities,” said Principal Greg Wright.

Greg Wright Principal

Roger Barr

Marjory Eaton

Rachell Grant

Gerald Parr

Shelia Winter

Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Named Top High School

Champions

PHS won UIL Academic District Championship

• Named by US News as a TOP high school in America.

• Named by Children At Risk as a TOP high school in America.

• Named by NICHE as the 12th best high school in the DFW Metroplex and the 29th best high school in the State.

The Eagle Production Group won 2 State Championships in UIL Film Contest

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Academic Readiness

DAEP

“Children First”

Steve Goodman

The Prosper ISD Disciplinary Alternative Education Placement (DAEP) campus believes that all children can learn and should have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. A safe and orderly learning environment is necessary to provide this opportunity. We feel that students who meet established district criteria may be best served through placement in an alternative program that provides differentiated instruction and behavior support to facilitate learning. Students, no matter their background or reason for placement at DAEP, are valued and are treated with respect and care. This program provides a structured environment to address the students’ academic and/or behavior needs.

Reflected on all PISD campuses, we truly live by the mantra “Children First” and desire to add value to our students’ educational experience, regardless of the reason or the length of their DAEP placement.

Principal

Light Farms Elementary

Coming Soon Opening Fall 2015

Academic Readiness

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Mrs. LaDonna Tullos Elementary Teacher of the Year

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Prosper ISD’s Elementary Teacher of the Year for 2013-2014 is Mrs. LaDonna Tullos, Kindergarten teacher at Cockrell Elementary. Mrs. Tullos has been in education for twenty years, with the past six years spent here in Prosper. Jana Thomson, Principal at Cockrell, describes Mrs. Tullos as poised, organized, patient, and loving. Mrs. Tullos believes that her passion for teaching lies in her love of the children. She states, “When they feel safe, all other pieces of teaching fall into place.” She offers the alphabet as a foundation for learning, therefore a foundation for teaching. Each letter represents an important aspect of teaching. For example, “A” is for appreciation. She must appreciate each and every child for who he or she is. “G” is for guidance. She will guide her children’s education and will allow them to guide her. “L” is for love. It is a four-letter verb that must be exercised daily, for when children know that a teacher truly loves them, the problems of yesterday will disappear. And “Z” is for zany. She realizes that the well-behaved child of today may be a little less well-behaved tomorrow, and she will love the student all the same. Prosper ISD is blessed to have an educator like LaDonna Tullos. She is a dynamic and loving teacher who touches the hearts of her students every single day.

When they feel safe, all other pieces of teaching fall into place.

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Quality Staff District Teachers of the Year

Mrs. Kimberly Smith

Secondary Teacher of the Year

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Prosper ISD’s Secondary Teacher of the Year for 2013-2014 is Mrs. Kimberly Smith, 5th and 6th Grade Behavior Transition teacher at Rogers Middle School. This is Mrs. Smith’s first year as a teacher. Holly Ferguson, former Principal at Rogers Middle School, describes Mrs. Smith as a teacher who has been given a gift to touch students’ lives. Her calm presence and level of care and understanding for her students creates an environment where students can find their greatest success. She is dedicated to developing the entire child socially, emotionally, and academically. Mrs. Smith states that her “role as a teacher is not to merely fill students with her knowledge, but to use her knowledge to pull out theirs.”

She understands the importance of building relationships with her students to make learning more relevant for them. Mrs. Smith has helped to build a behavior program that is additive rather than punitive in nature, one that focuses on developing the whole child. She believes that the constant pursuit of knowledge is what creates the foundation upon which exceptional teachers stand, and that is the place where she will always strive to plant her feet. Prosper ISD is honored that Kimberly Smith has chosen to begin her teaching career here. She is a perfect example of the passion, dedication, and love needed to make a tremendous impact on the lives of students every single day.

My role as a teacher is not to merely fill students with my knowledge, but to use my knowledge to pull out theirs.

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Academic Readiness

Multilingual-Dual Language Programs “emphasize equality of educational opportunity for both English and non-English speaking children through an educational process that validates and fully develops both languages and instills a mutual respect for both language learners.”

High School Credit Two-Way Dual Language Program

Our PK-6th grade Dual Language program has been bridged into our secondary LOTE (Languages other than English) program at Reynolds Middle School. Students who

Prosper ISD’s Two-Way Dual Language

continue to participate in the Advanced Language Pathway

Program offers kindergarten through 6th grade

will earn high school Spanish 1 and 2 credit at Reynolds Middle

students the opportunity to learn to speak, read,

School. The expected outcome is for students to earn College

and write in two languages – English and Spanish.

and University level credit by enrolling in and scoring well

Students become increasingly biliterate

on the Spanish AP Language and Culture and Spanish AP

and bicultural as they progress from

Literature and Culture Exams at Prosper High School.

one grade level to the next.

LOTE Program Prosper ISD offers students the opportunity to study French, ASL (American Sign Language) and Spanish.

In today’s global society, the value of studying and communicating in another language and gaining cultural awareness is fundamental. All of our LOTE courses continue to grow. French and Spanish are offered at Reynolds Middle School. This is our first year to introduce ASL.

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Advanced Academics Prosper ISD students scored well above the state and national average on college entrance exams. In addition, a significant number of our Prosper High School students are participating in Advanced Placement and Dual Credit classes.

Dual Credit

SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Results In 2014, 229 Seniors took the ACT

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Critical Reading

Math

Writing

ACT American College Test (ACT) Results

English, Government, Economics, College Algebra, Statistics, US History, Introduction to Engineering, IT Essentials, Network +, Security +, Basic Auto CADD

In 2014, 209 Seniors took the ACT

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Prosper ISD proudly offers its students a wide array of Advanced Placement courses. Students enrolled in AP courses experience rigorous coursework in subjects they want to explore in more depth while ensuring they are competitive and successful in college.

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Scholar with Distinction

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English

Math

Reading

23.2 20.9 21.0

Scholar with Honor

10

23.4 21.0 20.8

65

23.0 21.1 21.3

2014

Scholar

National Scholar

PHS

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23.8 21.4 20.9

Advanced Placement Scholar Awards

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Human Geography, World History, US History, Government & Politics, Macroeconomics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1, Physics C, Computer Science A, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Psychology, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, French, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Art 2-D Design Portfolio, Art 3-D Design Portfolio, Art: Drawing Portfolio, Art History, Music Theory

State

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Dual Credit Courses Offered (2014-2015)

AP Courses Offered

497

200

476

300

517

Making the transition from high school to college can be one of the biggest challenges a student can face. Through a partnership with Collin College, Prosper ISD Juniors and Seniors can take Dual Credit courses, fulfilling both high school and college graduation requirements. Students enrolling in Dual Credit courses establish an educational foundation that will enable them to continue their academic success at a college of their choice. Prosper ISD is committed to helping students earn enough college hours to have completed their freshman year of college by the time they graduate from Prosper High School.

PHS

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Science Composite

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Academic Readiness

Curriculum & Instruction “develops a rich curriculum that brings learning to life

and connects to the world beyond the classroom walls. �

Curriculum Designers

Professional Development The curriculum team is committed to providing job embedded professional development to teachers to help support teaching and learning in the classroom. We believe that professional development promotes continuous growth in a supportive environment by enhancing the knowledge and skills of all staff, with the expectation that doing so will also raise the levels of student performance.

The Prosper ISD Curriculum Department is comprised of skilled Curriculum Designers in content areas to support and work with teachers in delivering the highest quality instruction to all Prosper ISD students.

Challenge

In order for student learning to improve we must continually challenge ourselves to

We have also implemented a strong commitment to the teacher having a voice in the curriculum development.

Each of our design team members meets with Curriculum Collaborators, teams of teachers, and district level vertical alignment meetings to ensure a sustainable and viable curriculum.

raise the level of content that students are provided in the instructional setting, enhance teachers’ skills and knowledge, and increase the level of active student engagement. Our goal is to challenge all learners and set high standards for achievement so our students can be competitive both nationally and globally.

Academic Readiness

Special Education “believes it is our responsibility to partner with families to

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provide each child with special needs the highest quality individualized educational experience, such that when a student leaves us, he or she is prepared to be successful in the next endeavor. �

PISD Special Education is Continually Growing While we believe our current service to students is stellar, all of our educators are striving to grow and learn in an effort to provide even more for our students. Our students are thriving! Whether it be through finding creative ways to teach job skills to our students beyond high school, providing unique activities to teach life skills to our students, exploring new instructional practices to bridge the gap between current academic performance and grade level achievement, providing communication skills, or finding new ways to reach our sensory based learners, our teachers are putting students first every day... and it shows in student progress!

Special Olympics Track Meet Be on the lookout for our Spring Special Olympics track meet! It will be an event not to be missed!

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Opportunities & Challenges of Learning

Opportunities Taking Advantage of Opportunities

Across the district there are many ways for students to get involved and to take advantage of the amazing opportunities that are available to them.

Opportunities & Challenges of Learning

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Career & Technical Education (CTE) “provides students meaningful experiences in their program of

study, a challenging academic and technical program, and the tools necessary to compete in highly-skilled occupations in the workforce and postsecondary education.”

It’s In the Numbers

Programs Of Study Prosper offers programs of study in agricultural mechanics, animation, automotive technology, business, computer science, culinary arts, education, engineering, fashion, finance, health science, horticulture, journalism, marketing, and veterinary medical applications. Many of these programs lead to practical experiences, internships, and industry certifications.

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Organizations Students can get involved in the following: FFA, HOSA, DECA, BPA, Engineering club, Fashion club, ProStart, and TAFE

Practical Experiences Students can get involved in the following: Eagle Eatery, the Eagle Shack, Pampered Paws, clinical rotations at Baylor, Settler’s Ridge, Prosper Fire Dept, and other medical facilities

Certifications

of PHS students are enrolled in one or more CTE courses

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There are CTE, Tech Apps, and Journalism courses.

ServSafe Food Handlers & Management Certified Nursing Assistant Certified Veterinary Assistant Floral Design Hunter Safety Pharmacy Technician IC3, ASE, and CPR

It is the policy of the Prosper Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices and/or its career and technical education programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

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Engineering Program |

The engineering program and classes continue to grow.

Debut of the Prosper Robotics Tournament

Culinary Program |

Family & Consumer Sciences

Students design their objects in AutoCad and then print a realistic copy of their creation using a 3D printer. This is an example of a tri-copter created by a student in Advanced Engineering Design and Presentation.

Students are actively involved in the following: Collin County BEST Robotics Vex Robot Competition Hosted Prosper Vex Competition First Robotics FTC Competition First Robotics FRC Competition Robario Kart Grant activities with Lockheed-Martin, First Robotics, Vex Robotics, and Texas Workforce Commission Solar Car Challenge Activity

Animation |

Advanced Engineering Design and Presentation

The animation program creates an educational atmosphere in the world of 2D & 3D modeling and takes that foundation of knowledge to create animated scenes.

Students get real world experience by preparing lunches for staff to purchase on Tuesday, Thursday, and dinner on Wednesday night. They also get great experience by preparing food and serving during events such as the Senior Citizen Holiday Lunch. It is in these situations that students build confidence, professional skills, and social skills so that they may make a positive difference in their chosen industry and in life.

The program has grown from 3 practicum students 3 years ago to 17 practicum students this school year.

Senior Citizen Luncheon

Opportunities & Challenges of Learning Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness |

Family Consumer Sciences

Law Enforcement

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Business, Finance, and Marketing The goal is to prepare tomorrow’s business leaders to be lifelong learners by guiding them in their development of career and collegiate skills while emphasizing respect, encouragement, appreciation, communication, honor, and service to others and the global community.

A newly added CTE program known as Law, Public Safety, Security, and Corrections includes Law Enforcement and Forensic Science courses.

Health Cooking Labs are integrated into the Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness curriculum so that all students have the opportunity to practice their learning with “hands-on” activities. It is the goal of the Family Consumer Sciences Department to provide students with real-world learning opportunities, which will prepare them for life after high school.

Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing & Entrepreneurship

Students learn about the world of law enforcement through activities such as mock trial, processing staged crime scenes, and acting out supreme court cases.

The Business Program has grown from 8 courses offered in the 2010-2011 school year to 16 courses offered this year.

Crowning Achievements This Year: • Gabriel Taylor placed second in UIL Accounting and went to Regionals.

• Madison Floyd placed fourth in UIL Computer Applications and went to Regionals.

Family & Consumer Sciences

In the Fashion Programs’ first year, students have produced amazing projects from fashion illustration to building their own boutique, and even making a window display in a shoe box. The projects do not stop there. They have also tie-dyed fabric, made iconic Disney princess dresses out of butcher paper, and two seniors have constructed window displays at Maggie’s here in Prosper!

Guest speakers from JCPenney Buyers, FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising) representatives, and a PHS Alumnus who runs their own fashion blog have come to speak to the students about careers in fashion.

Fashion Design

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Ready, Set, Teach |

Family & Consumer Sciences

Ready, Set, Teach student in her internship with a teacher in a PISD elementary

Crowning Achievements: Future Educators Association National Winner: Madison Scogin: 2nd place in Job Application and Interview Texas Association of Future Educators State Winners: • Addie Reames: 1st place in TAFE Moment Speech • Haley Peters: 1st place in Exploring Professional Support Services Careers • Kayla Billington: 2nd place in Lesson Plan • Alisa Hunter: 3rd place in Educational Leadership Fundamentals • Eleanor Jahant: 3rd place in Job Application/ Interview • Kayla Billington: 4th place in E-Portfolio • Madison Scogin: 5th place in Job Application/ Interview • Britton LaBombard, Kahla Watkins, Bianca Blaney: 5th place in Chapter Service Project

Ready, Set, Teach has grown from 10 students in 2010 to 59 students this year.

Ready, Set, Teach allows students to explore and learn more about possible career options. It specifically allows students the opportunity to survey the education and training field through an internship with teachers in our feeder PISD schools.

PISD awarded open contracts to the following students: 1. Keith Ball 2. Danielle Barrett 3. Taylor Baumgarten 4. Kayla Billington 5. Maranda Chapman

6. Jordan Cobb 7. Kaylee Cole 8. Alisa Hunter 9. Eleanor Jahant 10. Madison Margetts

11. Ally McCurry 12. Taylor O’Brien 13. Haley Peters 14. Addie Reames 15. Madison Scogin

Automotive Through the doors at Prosper High School’s Automotive Technology program walk today’s eager students. Automotive Technology will bring these ambitious students to their utmost potential through pride and the knowledge of an ongoing and constantly changing automotive industry.

16. Sydney Scott 17. Shelby Williams

Health Science

The Health Science Program prepares students to enter the diversified world of healthcare by integrating previous knowledge of sciences and math while also affirming professional skills, ethical behavior, critical thinking, and human diversity. This well-rounded approach encourages a PHS Health Science student’s preparedness in the ever-changing demands of the healthcare industry and their future higher education goals. The Health Science course at PHS includes a non-paid clinical rotation internship at Baylor McKinney.

Marketing Dynamics & Practicum in Business New this year is a school store located outside of the PHS arena. The store is run by students in the Marketing Dynamics and Practicum in Business courses. As this store grows, it will carry more items including school spirit merchandise.

Opportunities & Challenges of Learning FFA The agriculture department provides educational opportunities that focus in the areas of agriculture mechanics, animal sciences, and horticulture sciences.

Our educational instruction is focused to be within the new innovative world of agriculture science.

Vet Tech

Animal Sciences

Vet Tech

Horticulture

Crowning Achievements This Year: Leadership Development Events: Senior FFA Quiz Team 1st Place District, 2nd Area, 18th in State Junior FFA Quiz Team 2nd Place District, 13th Area Job Interview 2nd Place District, 6th Area FFA Broadcasting Team 2nd Place District, 2nd Area, 8th State Senior Creed 3rd Place District Junior Creed 7th Place District Agriculture Advocacy 3rd Place District Public Relations 5th Place District Speaking Events: Senior Prepared Public Speaking Plant Science 1st District, 1st Area, 6th State Senior Prepared Public Speaking Animal Science 1st District, 3rd Area Soil Stewardship Public Speaking 1st District, 5th Area Junior Prepared Public Speaking 1st District, 8th Area Livestock Shows: Houston Livestock Show Reserve Supreme Champion Breeding Gilt Houston Livestock Show Champion Duroc Breeding Gilt Houston Livestock Show Class Champion San Antonio 4th place Chester Barrow Collin County Grand Champion Market Swine Collin County Grand Champion Yorkshire Collin County Reserve Champion White OPB State Fair of Texas Champion Limousin State Fair of Texas Champion Angus State Fair of Texas 3rd place Maine Anjou State Fair of Texas 5th place Santa Gertrudis State Fair of Texas 1st place Hereford Heart of Texas Fair 2nd place AOB Heart of Texas Fair 3rd place Angus Heart of Texas Fair 3rd place Shorthorn Heart of Texas Fair 3rd place Maine Anjou Heart of Texas Fair 1st place Hereford and 1st place Maine Anjou Heart of Texas Fair Champion Simbrah ($500 scholarship) Heart of Texas Fair 2nd place Angus Horticulture Shows: Collin County Grand Overall Champion Horticulture Project Collin County Reserve Grand Overall Champion Horticulture Project Collin County Grand Champion Greenhouse Division Collin County Reserve Grand Champion Greenhouse Division Collin County Grand Champion Fresh Flower Design Division Collin County Reserve Grand Champion Fresh Flower Design Division Collin County Grand Champion Silk Flower Design Division Collin County Reserve Grand Champion Silk Flower Design Division

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Photojournalism & Yearbook Students in photojournalism learn the basics of photography as well as basic journalism terms.

Students in photojournalism II create their own projects using their prior knowledge from photojournalism. They also learn additional skill sets including editing photos digitally.

Yearbook students get real world experience including graphic design, creativity, photography, deadlines, writing, and team work. They begin work from the start of school and work all year long.

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Opportunities & Challenges of Learning Eagle Nation News (ENN) | Audio Video Course Eagle Nation News is a project-based learning experience where students receive hands-on experience with the latest in journalism advancement, convergent media, and digital television equipment as they work one-on-one with an Audio/ Visual/Journalism facilitator. Learners develop advanced skills in reporting, interviewing, videotaping, journalistic writing, online technologies, and digital editing. Students have the unique opportunity of working with industry-standard video equipment and online software in a professional and focused environment. By the time they complete their practicum, they have produced enough quality work to compile an impressive portfolio. Students will be able to submit this work for scholarships, college acceptance into RTF and Journalism programs, and employment.

“Since the debut of ENN in Crowning Achievements This Year: September 2013, students Featured in Texas School Business 8th Annual Bragging Rights have produced more than 130 NSPA - 2nd Place - News Feature Story “A Loss of Innocence” episodes.

NSPA - 1st Place - Best Sports Feature Story “Heart of the Plate” Student Television Network - Second Place “Stealing Home” With Prosper High’s students NSPA - 7th Place Best in Show acquring that sort of broadcast journalism experience, Anderson Cooper might want to look over his shoulder.”

Eagle Production Group (EPG) | Audio Video Course

EPG offers students the opportunity to explore the video production and live event production fields through hands-on projects that result in award-winning short films, animations, documentaries, and more. Students are actively involved in integrated learning about the film, television, and live production industries. They are taught to use high-end professional gear and software and to present themselves in a professional manner to potential clients and colleges. Students produce their own films and showcase them to their peers as well as submit to a variety of competitions.

Crowning Achievements This Year: Students in the Eagle Production Group participated in a number of contests and festivals. Eight films were submitted to the inaugural UIL Film Festival. Four were selected for semifinals and three of those went on to the final round. EPG took first place in Animation with Insipid, a Claymation by Caleb Barnick and Noah Maxey; First place in Documentary with A Loss of Innocence, produced by Nicole Phillips; and a fourth place finish in Narrative with Betty’s Window, a short film written and directed by Lauren Baker. Betty’s Window and Insipid went on to be selected by the All American High School Film Festival as finalist along with a PSA about Bullying produced by Lauren Baker and Noah Maxey.

Opportunities & Challenges of Learning

Gifted & Talented Program “recognizes that gifted and talented students have unique

needs including a need for gifted education programs that will challenge them in regular classroom settings in addition to enrichment and accelerated programs. �

Growth

Opportunities This year our 4th grade GT students are working with LEGO Mindstorm Robotics. We have developed a relationship with the Reynolds Middle School robotics students, and they have begun mentoring our 4th grade students on more advanced robotics. The middle school students will also be judging our first ever robotics competition between our 4th grade GT students this spring. It is our hope that the development of the robotics program with our 4th grade GT students will lead these students to continue working with robotics in middle school and high school.

From May 2013 to current, the GT program has experienced an growth in the number of GT students being served in the Prosper ISD GT program. Currently, GT students are being served in Prosper ISD.

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Technology, Communications, & Library Media Services “are committed to providing the highest level of

instructional support, innovation, and operational readiness through personalized care. ”

Communications Annual Report District Facebook - 2723 Likes District Twitter - 2975 Followers Weekly Eagle Express - 40 Editions Realtor/Builder Info Session Monthly Staff Newsletter Community News Page District Website

Employees 1 - Chief Technology Officer 1 - Director of Technical Services 1 - Coordinator of Technical Support 1 - Purchasing and Inventory Manager 7 - Campus Frontline Support 3 - District Level Technicians 6 - System Administrators (Network, Desktop Integration, Telecommunications, Security) 1 - Construction / Project Manager 1 - Curriculum & Technology Systems 1 - Communication Specialist 4 - Elementary Library / Instructional Technology Specialists 3 - Secondary Library Media Specialists 3 - Secondary Instructional Technology Specialists

Technology In the Schools Apple Computers – 395 PC Computers – 3545 Servers – 122 iPads – 1025 Chromebooks – 800

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Technology & Library Media Services Chromebooks at Rogers

Library Services Highlights

Prosper ISD is dedicated to providing all students an engaging and rigorous academic experience while preparing our students to be collaborators, effective communicators, and critical problem solvers in a diverse globalized society.

Highlights from the 2013-2014 School Year: • PISD students and teachers borrowed a total of 221,849 items • 111,226 physical items were available for checkout from Prosper ISD libraries

Over the last several years, Prosper ISD has worked diligently to ensure a solid curriculum foundation has been in place before allowing students to bring their own devices to school (iPad, Chromebooks, eReaders, and smartphones). We believe technology is a tool that enables our students to learn the curriculum at a deeper level, and we believe that curriculum is the driving force behind technology usage in the classroom.

PISD librarians provided information literacy and technology instruction to students both in their classrooms and the library. Students learned how to do the following: • Avoid plagiarism by properly citing print and digital sources • Checkout eBooks and download audiobooks for use on personal devices • Collaborate using Google Apps for Education • Create digital projects using iPads, Chromebooks, laptops, and personal devices • Find, retrieve, analyze, and use print and digital resources • Identify meaningful topics and select quality resources for research • Love reading by choosing interesting books that are of an appropriate level

Rogers Middle School is the first Chromebook pilot campus for Prosper ISD. This initiative began during the 2012-13 school year with 2 classrooms designated as Chromebook classrooms. Currently, we have 17 Chromebook classrooms and are well on our way to our goal of becoming a 1:1 Chromebook campus.

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Student Involvement School Spirit

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Athletics “create opportunities where our student athletes can excel and achieve in whatever challenges they may encounter. �

Athletic Offerings High School:

Middle School:

Baseball Basketball Bass Fishing (club) Bowling (club) Cheerleading Cross Country Football Golf Ice Hockey (club) Lacrosse (club) Powerlifting Soccer Softball Sports Medicine Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling

Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Football Soccer Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling

Number of Athletes

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Softball

Soccer | Boys

Soccer | Girls

The Varsity Lady Eagles started off the 2014 season strong bringing home a 1st place trophy in the Argyle Varsity Tournament and finishing preseason with a 12-1 record. The season was a year of growth and perseverance that will be built upon in the 2015 season having 8 returning Varsity starters.

Individual Results: • 1st Team All-District: Abby Smith, Hannah Smith, Lauren Reinhardt, Taylor Moore • 2nd Team All-District: Natalie Filiatrault, Tatum Moore • Honorable Mention All-District: Kahla Watkins, Shelby Williams, Avery Snear • Academic All-District: Taylor Moore, Hannah Smith, Natalie Filiatrault, Ally McCurry, Tori Bell, Lauren Reinhardt, Kelsey Rolfe, Tatum Moore, Kahla Watkins, Shelby Williams

The 2014 PHS boys varsity soccer team was a senior-laden squad looking to defend their first-ever district championship.

The team really started to gel a couple of weeks into the season after a dominant 4-1 victory over Highland Park. After rolling through District 17-4A play undefeated, the Eagles eventually lost to Frisco Centennial in the first round of the playoffs. They finished the season with a final record of 14-5-1.

Individual Results: • District 17-4A MVP - Dalton Knipe • District 17-4A Forward of the Year - Zach Peterson • District 17-4A Co-Defensive Player of the Year - Kade Nielsen • District 17-4A Goalkeeper of the Year - Logan Wymes • Academic All-State: • Allen Baughman, Caleb Ray, Christian Villegas, Colton Jordening, Dalton Knipe, Dimitri Loertscher, Garrett Moore, Garryt Jones, Kade Nielsen, Landon Graves, Logan Wymes, Zach Peterson, Zach Reynolds

The Prosper Lady Eagle Soccer Team won their first ever district championship by topping District 17-4A. Their district championship earned them their 6th consecutive playoff birth. They finished the season with a final record of 17-3-2.

Individual Results: The Lady Eagle Soccer Team had 14 players honored

by District 17-4A. Six players were selected to 1st team all district, six players were selected to 2nd team all district, and one was selected to honorable mention. The Lady Eagles also had one player win Offensive Player of the Year for District 17-4A.

Baseball Team Results: • 29-12-1 overall • 11-3 district • District CoChamps • Regional SemiFinalists Coach Carpenter’s 700th Win

Individual Results: • All State: Steele Walker, Dom Yearego, Tyler Webb • All DFW: Steele Walker • All District: Steele Walker (MVP), Dom Yearego, Tyler Webb, Anthony Bernardez, Dylan Bowen, Chad Hardy, Dean Smith, Austin Mettica, Blain Moore, Matthew Gonzalez • Dom Yearego led the DFW area in wins (13)

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Wrestling | Boys & Girls

Track & Field | Boys

Boys Team Results: • 4th in District 8-4A • 3rd in Region 2-4A • 21st in State 4A • Highest place in Regionals (3rd) in school history

The boys track & field team finished 3rd in District 9-4A. We had several personal bests throughout the season. Ryan Cleary advanced to the Area meet in the 800m and the 1600m as well as several more participants. Many of our athletes advanced to the Regional meet. Xzavion Hunter advanced in the 400m and the 400m relay. Grayson Barrett advanced in the long jump and triple jump. Jacob Gutierrez advanced in the 200m and the 400m relay. Myles Anderson advanced in the 400m relay, and Marquis Johnson advanced in the 400m relay as well.

Individual Results: • 6 state qualifiers - the most in school history • 3 placers (6th - Gabe Costa, 6th - Wyatt Payne, 6th - Conner Shinners) - the most in school history

Grayson Barrett improved on his long jump school record as well as breaking the triple jump record. He was also the team’s MVP of the field. Xzavion Hunter and Jacob Gutierrez shared the MVP honors for the running events. Devon Lemon won the most improved award for our team.

Girls Team Results: • 4th in District 8-4A • 11th in Region 2-4A • 48th in State 4A • Highest place in Districts (4th) and Regionals (11th) in school history Individual Results: • First District Champion in school history - Kristin Sneed • First State qualifier (Kristin Sneed) in school history

Track & Field | Girls The girls’ track & field team made great strides in the 2014 spring season, securing District 9-4A Team Runner Up, and sending several athletes through the Area championships on to Regionals. Regional Qualifiers included the 4x100 Relay team of Meghan Barnes, Autumn Brown, Maleah Smith, Brittany Pinder-Jones, and Carnley Graham in the 3200 & 1600, Allie Taylor in the 3200, Meghan Barnes in the 100 hurdles, and Brooke Wright, who took gold and won the Regional Championship in the High Jump. Brooke was Prosper High School’s first 4A State Championship qualifier and went on to take Bronze at the UIL 4A State Championships.

Individual Results: • Brooke Wright - UIL 4A State Bronze Medalist, Regional Champion, District Champion, School Record - High Jump • Meghan Barnes - District Champion, Regional Finalist, School Record - 100 meter hurdles • Carnley Graham - District Champion, Regional Finalist, School Record - 3200 meters - Regional Finalist - 1600 meters • Allie Taylor - District Bronze Medalist, Regional Finalist - 3200 meters • Meghan Barnes, Autumn Brown, Maleah Smith & Brittany Pinder-Jones - District Runner-up, Regional Qualifiers, School Record - 4x100 relay

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Golf | Boys & Girls

Swimming & Diving

Swim and Dive took a relay and two individual entries to the state meet where the relay of Jennifer Long, Melissa Hailey, Alyssa Palson, and Destiny Nelson with alternate Grace Gardiner placed 8th. Destiny Nelson won the 4-A State Swimmer of the Year honors, while setting new state records in both the 100 back and 200 IM events, along with Swimmer of Year for Region 3-4A and District 10-4A meets.

Boys Team Results: The 2013-2014 Eagle golf team continued the tradition of success. The boys were coming off a year in which the Eagles graduated 7 seniors. The team of Royce Ahrens, Kyle Vasquez, Logan Bishop, Lucas Coapman, and Mason Nutt had a great year and really hit their stride going into the district tournament.

The team was the 6th ranked team in the district, and after two great days of golf, finished in second place and advanced to the regional tournament for a 7th consecutive year. The team finished 5th in the regional tournament. All of the these young men will return in 2015 looking to reclaim a district championship and make another run to the state tournament.

Girls Team Results: It was another great year for the Girls Golf team at PHS. The girls competed very well and began the year looking to make another run to the state tournament. The fall season was highlighted by breaking the team school record, and then breaking that record again. The team made up of Taylor Chaffin, Hannah Johnston, Hannah Crosby, Mackenzie Matthews, and Carly Pachuta went into the district tournament looking to win a 4th consecutive district championship. The girls did finish second at the district tournament to qualify them for a 6th trip in a row to the regional tournament. At regionals, the girls fought hard and finished third. This meant that the team would be making a 5th consecutive trip to the state tournament.

The girls played well on a very tough golf course and finished the tournament in 6th place. After the final rankings came in, the Eagles were ranked 6th in the state. Carly, Mackenzie, and Hannah will all return in 2015 and look to continue the tradition of excellence.

District Champs for both Girls and Boys teams.

Basketball | Boys

After finishing in last place the year before, the Eagle basketball team bounced back in 2014 as Area Finalist, Bi-District Champions, and an overall record of 22 wins and only 7 losses.

Team Results: • Overall: 22 wins - 7 losses • District: 10 wins - 4 losses (2nd place) • Area-Finalists • Bi-District Champions Individual Results: • Cameron Martin (senior point guard) - 4A All-Region, 9-4A Offensive Player of the Year, 1st Team All-District • Armaan Charaniya (junior forward) - 1st Team All-District

Basketball | Girls

2014 was a building year for a very young team. Under first-year head coach Trey Rachal, the team managed a 6-21 record. The year was highlighted by defeating bidistrict champion Red Oak in the Prosper Holiday Classic.

This building year has already paid off as the team is 8-6 on the season heading into 2015.

Individual Results: Kandyce Freeman was a 2nd team All-District selection

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Fall 2014

Volleyball Team Results: • Final Record: 33-11 • Region 2 Finalists (5A “Elite Eight”) • Final 5A state ranking: #3 Individual Results: • Abby Jameson: All-State Selection. Senior All-Star Selection, Honorable Mention Dallas Morning News All Area • Ashley Brown: 2nd team Dallas Morning News All Area • Kahla Watkins: Dallas Morning News Honorable Mention All Area • District 10-5A MVP: Ashley Brown, Junior • District 10-5A Co-Newcomer of the Year: Addie Miller, Junior • District 10-5A Coach of the Year: Erin McClanahan • District 10-5A First Team Selections: Kahla Watkins, Senior; Abby Jameson, Senior; Kandyce Freeman, Senior • District 10-5A Second Team Selections: Abby Gargus, Soph; Reagan Jones, Senior, Allie Webb, Junior • District 10-5A Honorable Mention: Sydney Riggs, Junior; Bailey Jetton, Sophomore Academic All-District Selections Kahla Watkins, Kandyce Freeman, Reagan Jones, Katharina Dinsmore, Ashley Brown, Sydney Riggs, Addie Miller, Allie Webb, Ashtyn Richey, Abby Gargus, Katy Weatherly, and Bailey Jetton

Cross Country | Boys & Girls It was a season to remember for the cross country program. The girls won their second consecutive district championship, were Regional Bronze Medalists, and qualified for the UIL State 5A Cross Country Championships. They went on to finish 5th place overall, securing UIL Lone Star Cup points in the process. All-District performers were senior Carnley Graham, sophomore Allie Taylor, freshman Emily Patterson (District 10-5A Newcomer of the Year), and junior Kyra Drobny. All-Region performers were Carnley Graham and Allie Taylor. The boys team finished 5th at District with a very young group, and senior Aaron Meraz qualified for the Regional Championship after an All-District performance.

Boys Team Results: • UIL District 10-5A 5th place • UIL All District 10-5A - Aaron Meraz • UIL Region II-5A Qualifier - Aaron Meraz Girls Team Results: UIL 5A State Finalists - 5th place UIL Region II-5A 3rd Place Bronze Medalists UIL District 10-5A Champions Varsity State Finalists - Carnley Graham, Kristen Howell, Kyra Drobny, Allie Taylor, Anna Hornyak, Peyton Lammons, and Emily Patterson - Alternates: Mary Korth, Caitlin Haslett, and Abby Williams UIL All Region II-5A - Carnley Graham and Allie Taylor UIL All District 10-5A - Carnley Graham, Allie Taylor, Emily Patterson, and Kyra Drobny UIL District 10-5A Newcomer of the Year - Emily Patterson McNeil Invitational Champions (5A Division) Texas Girls Coaches Association Academic All-State (only seniors eligible) - Carnley Graham and Kristen Howell Cross Country Coaches Association of Texas Academic All-State (only seniors eligible) Carnley Graham and Kristen Howell

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Bowling (club) The Prosper High School bowling team has begun its third year of competition in what is perceived to be the toughest district in Texas, the Dallas North A District.

Holding true to expectations, the Eagles took the next step in their growth and advancement by achieving new milestones in 2013-2014. Freshman Kennedi Laughlin led the Lady Eagles to a solid year of 7-7 and went on to represent Prosper in the Singles Regional Tournament where she walked away as Regional Champion! The Varsity Eagles finished a hard fought season in 3rd place earning the team a visit to the Regional Tournament where they bowled to a 4th place finish and qualified for the State Tournament.

This season the Eagles look to repeat their strong performance from last year and make a return trip to State. The Lady Eagles with 8 new team members are out of the gates strong and have their sights set on a District title and trip to the Regional tournament.

Expectations are high as the Eagles / Lady Eagles take it to the lanes in 2014-2015.

Football The Prosper Eagles finished the 2014 season with an overall record of 3 wins and 7 losses. The season got off to a promising start with a victory over the Birdville Hawks at Eagle Stadium. The rest of the non-district slate proved to be difficult, as the Eagles lost consecutive games to 6A opponents.

2014 UIL realignment placed the Eagles in district 10-5A with Wylie, Wylie East, McKinney, McKinney North, Lovejoy, Sherman, and Denison. The Eagles finished the district campaign with a 2-5 record and a 5th place finish.

Individual Results:

Following the season, 10-5A coaches placed Zack English as 1st Team Receiver and Grayson Chouffet as 2nd Team Offensive Line. The Eagles currently have alumni playing Division I College football at Notre Dame, Texas Tech, Abilene Christian, Arkansas State, Louisiana Monroe, Rice, North Texas, Princeton, and numerous Division II and Division III rosters.

Academic All-District Selections:

Zach English, Jesse Contraras, Chandler Gregory, Justin Alvarez, Nathan Heard, Connor Guenther, Cade McBride, Connor O’Brien, Knox Huffman, Connor LeClair, Jackson Andres, Travis Dafft, Jacob Gilmore, Louis Manto, Patric Croxville, Jaxon Loving, Brock Goddard, Shaun Gathright, Jack Bednarz, Conrad Lofton, Griffen Powter, Alex Dishong, Travis Walker, Ryan Davis, Easton Murrell, Justin Kiedinger, Michael Sigman, Travis Tidmore, Jerome Bias, Mitchel Herman, Camry Mullens, JT Graham, Noel Sithole 10-5A All-District Selections:

1st Team: Zack English (Offense, Wide Receiver) 2nd Team: Robert Mahone (Offense, Running Back), Grayson Chouffet (Offense, Offensive Line) Honorable Mention: Conrad Lofton (Defense, Corner), Travis Walker (Defense, Inside Linebacker), Easton Murrell (Offense, Quarterback), John Brannon (Defense, Inside Linebacker), Noel Sithole (Offense, Running Back), Justin Alvarez (Defense, Defensive Tackle), Cade McBride (Defense, Defensive Tackle), Connor LeClair (Offense, Offensive Line)

Tennis The varsity team finished 3rd in district (District Results: 5 wins - 2 losses) and advanced to area playoffs for the first time in 5A.

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Fine Arts | Inspiring a love of Theatre in all students who pass through the program.

Reynolds Choir Rogers Choir

Comprised of 185 fifth and sixth graders

Rogers Choir

Named Outstanding Choir of the Day at Sandy Lake for the past two years.

Rogers choir students participate in the North Texas Children’s Choir that will perform at the Meyerson Symphony Center in January. The Rogers Men’s Choir was debuted during the winter holiday concert “Grinched.” It includes 41 wonderful 5th and 6th grade boys.

Rogers Theatre

PHS Varsity Choir

Earned a Superior rating in Sight-reading and an Outstanding rating in Concert.

PHS Choirs competed at the Bluebonnet Music Festival and brought home 6 trophies (3 for Superior Rating and 3 for Outstanding Performance).

The Varsity Mixed Choir performed at the Meyerson Symphony Center as part of the Lone Star Wind Orchestra’s “Places in the West” concert.

Choirs also sang at Homecoming, the Veterans’ Day Luncheon, Prosper Historical Society, and the PHS Talent Show.

PHS Color Guard

In 2010, the PHS Choirs began with 35 students and 2 choirs.

They now have 200 students and 4 choirs as well as an Applied Voice class and Music Theory.

Reynolds Eagle Darlings PHS Varsity Treble Choir

Earned Superior ratings in both concert and sight-reading competition last year.

Spring 2014 PHS took over 90 choir students to the UIL Solo/ Ensemble contest with over 30 of those advancing to the State competition.

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Fine Arts | Reynolds Art

Student created magazine bowl All-Region Success for

Reynolds MS Band

Reynolds Art

Wind Symphony Ben Helm – 3rd chair euphonium Molly Leonard – 5th chair alto sax Phillip Johnson – 5th chair horn Jonah Leonard – 5th chair percussion George Frederick – 6th chair percussion Maggie Povroznik – 11th chair clarinet

Pinwheels for Peace

Students created pinwheels with artwork that reflected peace and were displayed on the lawn in the shape of a peace sign on International Day of Peace.

PHS Visual Arts

The Visual Arts Program has 380 students enrolled in their courses.

Reynolds Theatre

Symphonic Band Madi Weaver – 1st chair bassoon Macie Shaver – 1st chair bass clarinet Alex Williams – 1st chair euphonium Grace Tucker – 3rd chair oboe Rachel Williams – 6th chair horn Emily Wallace – 7th chair horn Carlie Malone – 7th chair flute

PHS Visual Arts PHS Visual Arts had 2 students go to state VASE in April. They participated in “Kids Against Hunger,” a Kiwanis club project and worked as a team to pack 40,000 meals for families in Honduras.

PHS Visual Arts

The Art club was put in place this year and already has over 125 students signed up to be part of the club.

Students are creating amazing works of art in this program varying from drawing to painting to sculpture and many others.

Wind Ensemble Ethan Swiderski – 1st chair percussion Hadley Archer – 4th chair euphonium Philip Towle – 7th chair percussion

Reynolds Theatre

Concert Band Mark Keffer – 1st chair bari sax Ethan Oestmann – 3rd chair tuba Victor Flores – 6th chair tuba Nicholas Townsend – 7th chair horn Logan Davenport – Alternate trombone

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Fine Arts | Rogers Band

PHS Talonettes Being a Talonette means:

PHS Theatre Arts

The Theatre Arts program is the largest elective in PISD, hosting about 650 students and four amazing teachers.

The theatre program produces seven productions a school year and does numerous community service projects through their International Thespian Society chapter.

T eamwork A biding by the rules L earning from one another O ptimistic overachievement N ever giving up E xcellence in all we do T errific technique T ime commitment E ngaging in the community S etting the standard

Grade 9 - 12 instrumental music includes classes in percussion, woodwinds, brass, concert bands, marching band, jazz band, and color guard.

Reynolds Band

This is the first year that the Prosper Marching Band earned straight division 1 “superior� ratings at the UIL Region Marching Contest as a 4A or 5A High School.

PISD Band Program

Six freshman band students auditioned for and made the TMEA Region 25 Freshman All-Region Band. Two were first chair, and one was second overall in the Region.

Currently there are 4 bands at Reynolds and 270 beginners in the Rogers Band Program.

There are 650 total band students in grades 6-12.

PHS Band Reynolds Band

PHS Mighty Eagle Band

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Community Involvement

AthleticsTogether Coming | Spring 2014 Stuff the Bus Thanks to the generosity of our PISD Families we were able to STUFF THE BUS with 14,230 items to help The Bethlehem Place and Grace Bridge Food Pantry provide for families in need.

Homecoming Parade Once again the community came together for the 2014 Annual Homecoming Parade, which is one of the largest community events of the year. This year’s homecoming theme “small town, BIG heart” was the inspiration behind many of the clubs, organizations, and community members’ parade floats.

Senior Citizen Luncheon Prosper ISD had a great time hosting this year’s Senior Citizen Luncheon for the community. The amazing lunch was prepared by our PHS Culinary students; the beautiful floral arrangements were the creations of our PHS Floral Department; the holiday music enjoyed by everyone was performed by our PHS Jazz Band.

Community Involvement

Prosper Education Foundation “raises funds through donations and charitable events

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for the purpose of funding the growth, development and support of all Prosper ISD students, faculty, and programs. �

Save the Date 2014 - 2015 Board of Directors Heather Reynolds President Marcellus Rainey Vice President David Blom Treasurer Matt Cox Secretary Joyce Hall Member Maria Millen Member Joey Womble Member (not pictured)

23rd Annual Prosper Education Foundation Tournament

April 27, 2015

Donations Raised In 2014 the Prosper Education Foundation (PEF) raised over $70,000 in donations and proceeds from the Annual Golf Tournament. Funds from these donations were set aside for student scholarships. Last year, PEF was able to award over $30,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors.

Connect with Us Contact Us Prosper ISD Administration Phone: 469-219-2000 Fax: 972-346-9247 www.prosper-isd.net

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Parent University Prosper ISD is excited to offer our parents access to the Parent University Portal on the district website! This portal will provide parents and stakeholders easy access to curriculum information, and serves as a comprehensive resource for parent training documents, presentations, and emerging trends in education.

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