Welcoming the 2012 new year brings many new changes to districts across the State of Texas. This school year will see the implementation of a new state accountability exam for public schools. The State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) will replace the previous TAKS test for 3rd though 9th graders and expand to 11th in the coming years. The STAAR is a more rigorous accountability system, and we will have to adjust our curriculum and assessment programs to ready our students for this change.
January is Board Recognition Month. We would like to thank the Fruitvale ISD School Board for the countless hours helping our children shine. January has been set aside as a special time for communities to celebrate their contributions and say thank you. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we encourage you to become involved in your child’s education. Our success depends on working together. We welcome you to visit any of our campuses to see the wonderful things that are happening and find out how you can help us succeed in 2012 and beyond! --