facts KLEIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 7200 SPRING-CYPRESS ROAD KLEIN, TEXAS

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1 FINGERTIP facts KLEIN ISD KLEIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 7200 SPRING-CYPRESS ROAD KLEIN, TEXAS

2 INFORMATION KLEIN ISD MISSION STATEMENT The Klein Independent School District, proud of its heritage and embracing the future, develops students to become skillful, active, reflective, self-disciplined, and honorable members of their communities through engaging learning experiences in a safe and nurturing environment. ACCREDITATION Our district is fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency. HISTORY German immigrants led by Adam Klein settled the area in In July 1928, Rural High School District No.1 was formed. In February 1938, this rural district became the Klein Independent School District. Klein ISD covers 87.5 square miles of north Harris county. The center of the district is approximately 40 minutes from downtown Houston. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees are held on the second Monday of each month beginning with a closed session at 6 p.m., followed by the public meeting at 7 p.m. in the central office board room at 7200 Spring-Cypress Road, Klein, Texas

3 ENROLLMENT PRE-KINDERGARTEN (PRE-K) Age 4 on or before September 1 of current school year. Note: student must meet specific Federal guidelines KINDERGARTEN Age 5 on or before September 1 of current school year FIRST GRADE Age 6 on or before September 1 of current school year ALL STUDENTS Proof of residence in Klein ISD must be provided. A lease agreement, light, water, or gas bill with your name and address is acceptable. Telephone bills cannot be accepted. For both kindergarten and first grade, students must present proof of identity (birth certificate preferred) and validated immunization record. Students entering all grades must present a withdrawal form or current report card from previous school, proof of identification, and a validated immunization record. Students transferring into Klein ISD should register at the school serving their attendance zone.

4 CURRICULUM Klein ISD is committed to providing an educational program, which incorporates a well-planned, balanced curriculum from Kindergarten through the 12th grade. If a parent or guardian is interested in additional information or answers to questions regarding the curriculum, he or she should telephone the building principal. 21ST CENTURY LEARNERS Through innovative programs like the Technology Baseline Standard Initiative (TBSI) and one-to-one computing program, the Klein ISD has earned a national reputation as being a leader in using technology to transform teaching and learning. To date, the one-to-one program has deployed more than 18,000 Tablet PCs to five secondary campuses in the district.

5 TEST SCORES STAAR AND END OF COURSE Reading Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 83% 81% 89% 86% 81% 90% STAAR - All Students Tested Math Writing Science Social Studies 86% 83% 86% 84% 84% 90% 73% 77% 79% 81% 71% Note: STAAR Spanish L, Modified, Alternate data are not included. May SSI retests are included for End of Course- All Students Tested Algebra I Biology US History 91% 96% 96% English I English II 77% 79% Note: STAAR L, Modified, Alternate data are not included. Only results of students taking an EOC for the first time in spring 2015 are included. SAT SCORES Class of 2015 Critical Reading 504 Mathematics 514 Writing 479 ACT SCORES Class of 2015 Composite 22.7 COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTS According to the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), the district s percent of seniors who took national standardized tests was approximately 63 percent. However, additional students may have enrolled at collegiate institutions that do not require scores from these tests for admissions purposes.

6 BY THE NUMBERS CAMPUSES 1 Pre-K & Early Childhood Center 30 Elementary Schools (K-5) 9 Intermediate Schools (6-8) 4 High Schools (9-12) 1 Vistas High School Program 1 Alternative School Program DEMOGRAPHICS American Indian: 0.37% Asian American: 8.53% Black American: 13.94% Hispanic: 39.87% Anglo: 34.14% Pacific Islander: 0.12% Two or More: 3.03% GRADUATES June 2015 graduates: Klein High 819 Klein Forest High 711 Klein Oak High 850 Klein Collins High % Drop-Out Rate (grades 7-8) Graduation Rate (grades 9-12) 93.5% PERSONNEL AND SALARIES Approx. 6,643 full-time staff Bachelor s teacher salary $51,000 $67,000+ *Does not include stipends paid for extracurricular duties. TAX RATE $1.41 per each $100 of taxable value BUDGET, : $526,740,994 General Operating Debt Service Special Revenue Construction $ 402,208,097 $ 74,872,815 $ 49,660,082 $0 VOLUNTEERS Parent/volunteers contribute approx. 187,000 hours of yearly service.

7 BY THE NUMBERS ENROLLMENT 50,611 students as of Oct. 30,2015 Snap Shot date. When completely developed the projections are 65,000-76,000 students in: 6 high schools 12 intermediate schools 34 elementary schools Klein ISD is currently at 69% of development. EXPENDITURE PER STUDENT Maintenance & Operating Costs including State Fiscal Stabilization funds (excluding Capital Outlay, Community Service, Debt Service and Facilities Acquisition & Construction) $401,407,847 47,719 = $8,412 BOND ISSUE 2015 Bond Issue: $498.1M New Facilities = $283.7M Renovations = $136.5M Technology = $51.3M Safety & Security = $18.7M Buses = $7.9M Pupil/Teacher Ratio (K-12) pupils per teacher updated on

8 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Steven E. Smith President Ronnie K. Anderson Vice President Stephen J. Szymczak Secretary Paul Lanham Rick Mann William F. Pilkington Georgan Reitmeier Dr. James W. Cain Superintendent The Klein Independent School District (ISD) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex or disability in employment matters, in its admissions policies, or by excluding from participation in, denying access to, or denying the benefits of district services, academic and/or vocational programs, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and Title II of the Americans Disabilities Act. The Klein ISD will take steps to assure that the lack of English Language skills will not be a barrier to admission and/or participation in all educational and vocational programs. For information about your rights or applicable grievance procedures, contact the District s Title IX representative, Mr. Thomas D. Young, or the Section 504/ASA coordinator, Mary Rosenberg, Ed.D. at the Klein ISD central office or in person at 7200 Spring-Cypress Rd., Klein, Texas