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3,818

STUDENTS2,378

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521

PJH-Grades 7-8

919

PHS&Travis -

Grades 9-12

STUDENT ATTENDANCE

RATE

95.2%

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Economically

Disadvantaged

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At-Risk

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SPECIAL EDUCATION

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524

Pre-Kindergarten Students

Served Full-Day

485

English Language Learners

Gifted & Talented

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71%

Receiving a Distinguished

Diploma

93%

of High School Students Enrolled in Career & Technology 

Courses

79%

College Bound/Post Graduate Students

181

Gruaduates

Paris High School

U.S. News

Best High Schools 

Silver

#200 out of  3,709

STUDENT

TO

TEACHER

RATIO

12:1

About Us...

8 CAMPUSES

Lamar County Head Start

T.G. Givens

Aikin Elementary

Justiss Elemenary

Crockett Intermediate

Paris Junior High

Paris High School

Travis High School of Choice

Bilingual Instruction provided to

223

students

4 Campuses

LCHS, Givens, Justiss, &  Crockett

Campuses providing

FREE Breakfast & Lunch to ALL students as part of  the Community Eligibility Program

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

George Fisher

President

(Place 1)

Jenny Wilson

Vice President

(Place 6)

Becki Norment

Secretary

(Place 5)

Terry Davis

(Place 3)

Bert Strom

(Place 7)

Clifton Fendley

(Place 2)

Danny Hooten

(Place 4)

631 Employees

8

Culture & Climate...

Components that Create a Productive Learning Environment

Mutual respect between staff members and students

Availability of staff members for student academic success

Communication between schools and parents regarding student progress, rules, expectations

Encouragement and acknowledgement of student accomplishments

Friendliness and encouragement of parent and community involvement

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Paris Independent School District is to provide a quality education to a diverse student population enabling each to achieve full potential and become a productive citizen.

.

Active members of volunteers

in Public Schools

300+

PK-8 

Capturing Kids' Hearts

Local Businesses and Orgnizations serving as Partners in Education members

Parent Portal Accounts

3,000

3,706

79+

AIKIN AND JUSTISS

Culture & Climate...

DISTRICT GOALS

WE BELIEVE...

Communication Efforts

Stay Connected

1

2

3

4

Care Closets

on 

8

Campuses

Parents and Students have

to Student Handbooks and Code of Conduct.

24-7

Online 

Access

Volunteer Opportunities

We will have a learning environment that challenges and provides opportunity for all students to succeed.

We will continue to be fiscally responsible and financially stable.

We will continue building positive relationships with our community, media and families of the district.

Recruit and retain the most effective people by rewarding excellence and providing opportunities for continual growth.

Remain an academically high performing, leading and innovative school district that produces college and career-ready graduates capable of critical thinking and achievement.

Maintain a safe and secure environment for our students, staff and community.

Be a leader in education by providing outstanding facilities while remaining good stewards of our finances and resources.

Will continue to grow through competitive compensation to attract top educators and results-oriented employees who strive to increase student achievement.

Actively engage and partner with parents in the educational experience..

Enhance educational excellence and workforce development through collaboration with community partners.

Promote awareness and support of PISD’s vision to be a premier school district.

Facility & Support Operations...

Factors Neccessary for Supporting, Safe, Exceptional Schools Include...

Students Feel Safe At Home

Facilities are Clean, Well Maintained, Landscaped and Appropriate

Fresh and Nutritious Food is Served at School

Finances and Resources(Technology, Textbooks, other Learning Materials) are Handled Responsibly

Student Transportation is Reliable

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748,175

(as of 4/30/2018)

Meals Served 

4,900

Meals Served Daily

PISD Also Oversees Summer Food Service Programs for:

8

          Officers,

          Also Trained in CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified, Responsible for providing security on all campuses

Anonymous online school safety reporting for students, staff, parents & community

50

Child Nutrition 

Employees

18,000

Meals served during the 2017 Summer Feeding Program

• North Lamar ISD
• Chisum ISD
• Prairiland ISD

Facility & Support Operations...

General Fund Balance

June 30, 2017

$12,547,934

2018 TAX RATE

1.17

.285

1.455

2018-2019

Projected Revenue

$39,533,701

Local

State

Federal

947,244

Square Feet of Instructional Space Maintained daily by dedicate Building Maintenance Staff

$2,997,800

Spent Annually for Rotating Maintenance Schedule on Replacement and Upgrades for All Campuses

2,000

Students Ride a School Bus on a Regular Basis

Classroom Technology at PISD Campuses consists of:

Teacher Computer,

Student Computers,

Data Projectos,

Chromebook Carts,

Interactive Whiteboards,

iPads, iPods, Document Cameras

93

Routes

7

Special Needs Buses

13

Trip

Buses

WIFI

ACCESS ON ALL CAMPUSES

450

State-of-the-Art

Security Cameras

Throughout the

District

$663,000

Spent on Technology Annually

Over 

6500

Computer & Technology Devices Maintained

2017-2018

PHS offers 20

Clubs and Student Organizations 

PJH offers 7  

Clubs and Student Organizations

Multiple Clubs & Student Organizations at Elementary Level to build Leadership Skills

Opportunities for Students...

Support for a well rounded education should include...

Guidance for College/Career and Military Readiness

Scholarship Opportunities   

Variety of interesting Extracurricular Activities  

Variety of Athletic Programs  

Variety of Fine Arts Programs 

After-School Academic Enrichment Programs 

Mentor Programs         

Participate in FPS

Advanced to State

Advanced to Internationals

82%

91 %

of Paris High School  Students participated in at least one of the following:

Athletics, Performance, Activity Courses, Academic UIL or Clubs

of paris junior high students participated in athletics, performance,

clubs and/or uil

Paris High School

Graduates Attending Top Universities 

• Harvard University

• MIT

• cornell University

• Rice University

 Year Olds Encouraged to vote

Paris High takes students on Court House visit

18

Skills USA

State

Nationals

Participated Duke University Talent Search

Received State Recognition

 47

7

6

   22

    1

• Austin college

• US Naval  Academy

• US airforce Academy

AP Scholars

10

AP Scholars with Honor

AP Scholars with Distinction

12

4

Opportunities for Students...

DUAL CREDIT/AP CLASSES OFFERED AT PARIS HIGH SCHOOL

AP English III &IV

Dual Credit English IV

Dual Credit Pre-Calculas

AP Calculus I &  II

Dual Credit Biology

AP- Chemistry

AP US History

Dual Credit US History

AP US Government

Dual Credit Spanish III & IV

AP Spanish IV

 PJH offers two high school courses 

Algebra I

and

Spanish I 

CLASS OF 2018

$3,528,333

SCHOLARSHIPS

RECEIVED

75

Texas Scholars

for 2018

MENTORING PROGRAMS INCLUDE

• 1+1 Mentoring
• City Square Mentoring
• Man2Man
• Woman2Woman
• Brothers Unlimited
  

TOP-RANKED SPORTS PROGRAMS OFFERED

01  Baseball

02  Basketball

03  Cross Country

04  Football

05  Golf

06  Power-lifting

07  Soccer

08  Softball

09  Swimming

10  Tennis

11   Track

12   Volleyball

Award-Winning Fine Arts Programs Offered

01 Theatre

02  Blue Tube

03 Band (State Qual.)

04 Art

05 Drill Team

06 Drumline

07 Flag Corp

08 One Act Play

09 Choir

10 Yearbook

Teaching & Learning...

Providing A Quality Education Includes...

OUR STUDENTS

High Expectations for All Students

Prepare for Career, Post-Secondary Education & Military

Increase Advanced Placement & Dual Credit Enrollment

Increase CTE Participation and Industry Certifications

Consistent Growth on State-Mandated Tests

High School Graduation Rate that Exceeds State Average

ACT/SAT Scores that Exceeds or on Pace with State and National Averages

All Endorsement Pathways Offered:

Arts & Humanities

Business & Industry, Multidisciplinary Studies, Public Service, 

STEM

ACT(2017)         SAT(2017)

  PHS 20.5                    PHS 1083

  State 20.7                  TX 1019

                                       Natl. 1070

69%

of PISD Teachers Have More than 5 Years Experience Compared to 65% at the state level

22%

of General Fund Allocated to Personnel Payroll

  80%

OUR STUDENTS

Retain High Quality Teachers

Train Staff to be Future Leaders

Provide Resources to be Successful

Recruit a Diverse Staff

of PISD Teachers hold a Masters Degree.

Teaching & Learning...

2017

Accountability Ratings

MET

STANDARD

8

DISTRICT

AND

ALL

CAMPUSES

Academic Achievement in ELA/Reading

RECEIVED 10 TOTAL CAMPUS DISTINCTION DESIGNATIONS IN:

Academic Achievement in Social Studies

Academic Achievement in Science

Top 25% Student Progress

Top 25% in Closing the Performance Gap

Post Secondary Readiness

346  Enrollments in Dual 

Credit Courses for a total of 1828 hours all paid for by the District.

7   Dual Credit Classes Offered at PHS and 3 CTE Courses offered at PJC

In 2018 PISD Spent $101,291.00 for Dual Credit Course Offerings at PHS

        Seniors completed 12 or More Hours of

Post-Secondary Credit. 

PISD PAYS FOR:

2 Dual Credit

2 AP

PSAT

TSI (Testing Site)

ACT Prep

161 AP 

Tests Administered

PISD Paid

$11,000 for

AP Tests

42%  of

Graduate Profile...

Traits a Paris ISD Graduate Should Possess Include...

Be Prepared to enter College, Technical Training, Military, and/or the Work Force.

PARIS ISD

GRADUATES WILL..