Mike Canary

Space Center
1150 Clear Lake City Blvd
Houston, Texas  77062
Office: 281-488-1212
Fax: 281-488-0334

Blazing New Trails With Traditional Values in FISD: The Star of Texas

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Fast Facts About Friendswood Independent School District

• An Exemplary District 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
• Academic Decathlon Champions for eight consecutive years
• Successful athletic program with many district championships and state qualifiers
• Award winning choir, band programs at many levels
• VIK and PRIDE program at elementary level promotes self-esteem
• The Texas Education Agency has rated Friendswood ISD an Exemplary School District for five consecutive years based on TAAS scores.
• Friendswood Independent School District currently has over 5,000 students in six schools and is classified as a 4A district by the University Interscholastic League (UIL).
• FISD has experienced a 2.4 percent increase in enrollment from 1999-2000, approximately 90 students ; the greatest student enrollment increases are in grades 7-12.
• FISD students score above the state and national profile on the SAT and ACT exams. The latest SAT scores for FHS seniors are 526 Verbal and 540 Math.
• FISD employs approximately 660 people and is the largest employer in the immediate area.
• The percentage of teachers with advanced degrees is 30 percent.
• Friendswood ISD Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) scores are well above the state average. FISD received an Exemplary accreditation from the Texas Education Agency based on 2000 student performance on the TAAS tests.

Cline, a TEA designated Exemplary school, has 652 students enrolled in Preschool (PPCD) and in grades Kindergarten (morning and afternoon classes), 1-3. Cline is a model school for parent support and involvement. Parents have organized and continue to present a 'hands on' science lab for all Cline students which is conducted throughout the year. Parents have organized a Spanish tutorial program (each week) for Kindergarten and grade one. In 1998-99, Cline was the only school in this entire area (state and Southern States) to win in the National Space Week. The library at Cline has added a Research room, complete with an I Mac station for internet research. Music instruction at Cline is focused on learning to read music, appreciate great composers and their works and to transfer music to all areas of learning.

Westwood Elementary School is a Texas Education Agency designated Exemplary school serving 676 students in grades K-3. It is adjacent to Bales Intermediate School and together the schools serve students in the North Zone. Westwood was built in 1967 and has been added to twice, the last time in 1993. The facility features modern computer labs and technology., a science lab, and a large central media center. The newest feature is an outstanding outdoor learning and nature center. 

Windsong Intermediate School has an enrollment of 629 students in grades 4-6 and is located in the South Zone. The campus is a new addition to FISD and opened in the Fall 1999. Advanced math programs, gifted and talented classes, and reading programs are offered to meet the needs of all students. Windsong students also participate in Student Council, choir, band and after school clubs. Several academic competitions are held each year, including Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, Continental Math League, Language Arts Olympiad, Science Olympiad, and Current Events.

Friendswood Junior High School has an enrollment of 860 students in grades 7-8. The campus is a TEA Exemplary campus. The historical building which currently houses most of the 7th grade classrooms, was built in 1939 as the original K-12 Friendswood School. About once every 15 years since then, the campus has been enlarged by one new classroom building. Presently, the school site has a mix that includes the historical building, the main building, the round building, and the new building. Friendswood Junior High offers three foreign languages, world geography and physical science that can be taken for high school credit. FJHS has an active, successful team sports program that year after year wins numerous district titles. The band, choral music, UIL Academic and Pentathlon programs are very active and competitive at state meets. FJHS' annual science fair requires mandatory participation for all seventh grade students. The campus has a successful 'no cut' cheerleading squad and its Odyssey of the Mind teams have competed at both regional and world competition.

Friendswood High School houses grades 9-12. It was built in two phases, the first phase in 1970 with additions in 1999. It contains two major mall areas interconnected by two smaller hallways, with additional classrooms located in a fine arts annex building just off the main building. The high school site includes Henry Winston stadium, baseball field, softball field, soccer practice field, two gyms, a field house, an auditorium, and cafeteria. The new Science Wing, Fine Arts Wing, and additions to the athletic facilities were completed during the 1999-2000 school year. FHS has an enrollment of 1600 students. FHS offers three degree plans and numerous advanced placement and honors courses as well as distinguished programs in fine arts, humanities, sciences, and mathematics. All UIL sanctioned varsity sports are available at FHS. The Mustangs won the Academic Decathlon State Championship for eight consecutive years and the UIL Academic team was named the AAAA State Champion with first place state scores in Informative Speaking, Spelling and Computer Application. Choir and band programs compete at State Solo and Ensemble and participate in both All State Choir and All State Band. The forensics program competes nationally and the dance team, the Wranglerettes, brought home a Sweepstakes Award. The Robotics team competes nationally in Orlando and science fair winners compete in both Galveston and Houston fairs. FHS is a TEA Exemplary campus. School hours are 8:25 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

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Houston, Texas  77062
Office: 281-488-1212
Fax: 281-488-0334

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