High School Career and Technology Education (CTE) Courses Return to Home Campuses
Return to Home Campuses
Revisions to CTE
Earlier this semester, McKinney ISD initiated a plan to move certain Career and Technology Education programs to McKinney North High School. Following several weeks of careful analysis and further deliberation, the McKinney ISD Board of Trustees and administration have decided not to proceed with the plan. As a result, students affected by the change are encouraged to complete a new course verification form if they would like to change their course schedule for the 2010-2011 school year. Only students affected by this change will be afforded the opportunity to change his/her schedule.
A letter will be mailed to incoming 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students impacted by the change and these students will be encouraged to complete and turn in a new course verification form to his/her counselor, no later than Friday, May 14. Students already zoned for McKinney North High School will not receive course verification forms.
New course registration forms for students affected by this change are available in the middle school and high school counselor’s office. We apologize for any inconvenience this change may have caused and we appreciate your support. We have attached a complete list of the courses impacted by the change at the bottom of this document. The list also includes the new 2010-2011 location for the courses impacted by the change. Feel free to contact your child’s counselor at the school they presently attend.
Transportation will continue to be offered for students attending McKinney Boyd High School or McKinney High School, and participating in CTE courses offered only at McKinney North High School.
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96% of McKinney ISD schools earn Exemplary or Recognized ratings
McKinney ISD has earned the Recognized rating from the Texas Education Agency. Along with the district earning Recognized status, 96 percent of McKinney ISD campuses earned either Recognized or Exemplary ratings.
The most significant achievement was the overall growth for campuses and individual student groups. McKinney ISD students improved in every content area and in every student group. Most encouraging were the gains made by the district’s underrepresented populations, particularly economically disadvantaged students. Approximately 1 in 4 students in McKinney ISD is considered economically disadvantaged.
“This is a testament to the hard work of students and teachers,” stated Dr. J.D. Kennedy, Superintendent of Schools. “We are pleased with the results, but this is only one of many measures we use to determine how well our students are performing.”
The District was also pleased to learn that McKinney High School shed the Unacceptable rating received last year, due to coding errors, and also received a Recognized rating.
“McKinney High School was tripped up last year by its completion rate which, admittedly, caught us by surprise,” said Dr. Kennedy. “This past year an aggressive and comprehensive dropout prevention plan was implemented, staff was dedicated to this charge, and efforts were expanded to extend the learning. In addition, we corrected the process to avoid similar coding errors from reoccurring. The campus exceeded expectations with target completion rate indicators improving some 25 percentage points. The district also saw significant gains in its completion rate. The Unacceptable rating was never indicative of the overall quality of the education at McKinney High School. This year, the school will be a Recognized campus.”
Overall, McKinney ISD also saw significant growth in both math and science. Elementary campuses performed exceptionally well and all but one McKinney ISD elementary campus earned the Recognized or Exemplary rating. In addition, middle schools and high schools increased performance overall and each received a rating of Recognized. McKinney North High School missed the Exemplary rating by less than a dozen students.
For a complete list of how campuses performed click here.
Informative slide presentation
Secondary campuses to participate in Rachel's Challenge
During the last two years, McKinney ISD has experienced the positive actions of Rachel’s Challenge in many elementary schools throughout the district.
During the week of September 20, all McKinney ISD secondary students will have the opportunity to hear that they, too, can make a profound difference in the lives of those around them. These school assemblies, presented by a Rachel’s Challenge speaker, will raise awareness, inspire and motivate students to create a kinder, more compassionate environment in their school, their community, and their nation.
Rachel’s Challenge is a program dedicated to the creation of a positive culture change in schools, businesses and communities by starting a chain reaction of kindness and compassion. Specifically, this initiative is committed to helping students strengthen their community and the nation by helping others and treating all people with dignity and respect.
Below is a schedule of the district’s middle and high school presentation schedules:
Cockrill Middle School
Friday, September 24
1:00-2:00 & 2:30-3:30 Gym
Dowell Middle School
Wednesday, September 22
9:15-10:15 Gym
Evans Middle School
Monday, September 20
9:00-10:00 & 10:30-11:30 Gym
Faubion Middle School
Thursday, September 23
8:45-9:45 & 10:15-11:15 Auditorium
Scott Johnson Middle School
Monday, September 20
2:45-3:45 Gym
McKinney Boyd High School
Friday, September 24
8:30-9:30 Auditorium
McKinney High School
Tuesday, September 21
Wednesday, September 22
Thursday, September 23
12:55-1:55 Gym
McKinney North High School
Tuesday, September 21
8:00-9:00 & 9:15-10:15 Gym
