Forney Independent School District
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The Forney Independent School District is a school district
based in Forney
, Texas
(USA
).
The district serves the city of Forney, the city of Talty
, the small Kaufman County portion of Mesquite
(no residents), and other unincorporated areas in Kaufman County
.
The district recently received the academic accountability rating of Academically Acceptable for the 2006-2007 school year based on the results of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
(TAKS) based on standards set by the Texas Education Agency
(TEA). This marks the third consecutive year that Forney ISD has received the accountability rating of academically acceptable. This rating means that a minimum of 50-69% of students met state standards in Language Arts and Social Studies, a minimum of 35-69% of students met state standards in Math, and a minimum of 25-69% of students met state standards in science.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
, is the fourth fastest growing school district in the state of Texas. A new Middle School was opened in the 2006-2007 school year and remodeling of the old Middle School are underway.
After a bond issue for a second high school repeatedly failed in previous years, funds for a new high school were approved in May 2007. The current high school, originally intended to serve as a middle school, has a population that outgrows the building despite recent wing additions.
s http://forney.ednet10.net//prod_site/student_uniform.html.
The Texas Education Agency
specified that the parents and/or guardians of students zoned to a school with uniforms may apply for a waiver to opt out of the uniform policy so their children do not have to wear the uniform http://www.tea.state.tx.us/field/uniforms.html; parents must specify "bona fide
" reasons, such as religious reasons or philosophical objections. Forney ISD devised a procedure to verify the parents' reasons for requesting exemptions to the uniform policy http://forney.ednet10.net//prod_site/student_uniform.html
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
based in Forney
Forney, Texas
Forney is a city in Kaufman County, Texas, United States and has been named by the Texas legislature as the "Antique Capital of Texas". The population was 5,588 at the 2000 census...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
).
The district serves the city of Forney, the city of Talty
Talty, Texas
Talty is a city in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,028 at the 2000 census.Talty was incorporated on May 1, 1999.Texas Supreme Court Justice Don R...
, the small Kaufman County portion of Mesquite
Mesquite, Texas
Mesquite is a city located within the Dallas/Ft.Worth area of Texas. As of the 2010 US Census, the population was 139,824.-History:The city was founded May 22, 1873, by a Texas & Pacific Railway engineer who purchased land along the Texas & Pacific line outside of Dallas...
(no residents), and other unincorporated areas in Kaufman County
Kaufman County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 71,313 people, 24,367 households, and 19,225 families residing in the county. The population density was 91/sq mi . There were 26,133 housing units at an average density of 33/sq mi...
.
The district recently received the academic accountability rating of Academically Acceptable for the 2006-2007 school year based on the results of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills is a standardized test used in Texas primary and secondary schools to assess students' attainment of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies skills required under Texas education standards. It is developed and scored by Pearson Educational...
(TAKS) based on standards set by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
(TEA). This marks the third consecutive year that Forney ISD has received the accountability rating of academically acceptable. This rating means that a minimum of 50-69% of students met state standards in Language Arts and Social Studies, a minimum of 35-69% of students met state standards in Math, and a minimum of 25-69% of students met state standards in science.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
Administrators
Superintendent, Dr. Darrel Brown https://webapps.forneyisd.net/forney/contactlist2/asp/contactlist2_user2_page.asp?rec_pointer=0&sort_order=0&id=1544Dealing with growth
Forney I.S.D., according to a 2005 article in The Dallas Morning NewsThe Dallas Morning News
The Dallas Morning News is the major daily newspaper serving the Dallas, Texas area, with a circulation of 264,459 subscribers, the Audit Bureau of Circulations reported in September 2010...
, is the fourth fastest growing school district in the state of Texas. A new Middle School was opened in the 2006-2007 school year and remodeling of the old Middle School are underway.
After a bond issue for a second high school repeatedly failed in previous years, funds for a new high school were approved in May 2007. The current high school, originally intended to serve as a middle school, has a population that outgrows the building despite recent wing additions.
School uniforms
All Forney ISD students are required to wear school uniformSchool uniform
A school uniform is an outfit—a set of standardized clothes—worn primarily for an educational institution. They are common in primary and secondary schools in various countries . When used, they form the basis of a school's dress code.Traditionally school uniforms have been largely subdued and...
s http://forney.ednet10.net//prod_site/student_uniform.html.
The Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
specified that the parents and/or guardians of students zoned to a school with uniforms may apply for a waiver to opt out of the uniform policy so their children do not have to wear the uniform http://www.tea.state.tx.us/field/uniforms.html; parents must specify "bona fide
Bona Fide
Bona Fide is a studio album from rock band Wishbone Ash. It is the first studio album in six years and is the only studio album to feature guitarist Ben Granfelt...
" reasons, such as religious reasons or philosophical objections. Forney ISD devised a procedure to verify the parents' reasons for requesting exemptions to the uniform policy http://forney.ednet10.net//prod_site/student_uniform.html
High schools
2 in Forney- Forney High SchoolForney High SchoolForney High School is a public secondary school in Forney, Texas, United States that houses grades 9 through 12. It is a part of the Forney Independent School District and serves Forney, Talty, the small Kaufman County portion of Mesquite, and some surrounding unincorporated areas of Kaufman...
(Forney) - North Forney High SchoolNorth Forney High SchoolNorth Forney High School is the second high school built in Forney, Texas. The school mascot for North Forney is the Falcon and the school colors are royal blue and black. The school houses only freshmen and sophomores the first year open. The juniors will be the first graduating class. The high...
(Forney)
Middle schools
2 in Forney- Forney (Brown) Middle School (Unincorporated Kaufman County)
- Warren Middle School (Forney)
Primary schools
4 in Forney, 5 in unincorporated Kaufman County- Blackburn Elementary School (Unincorporated Kaufman County - Windmill Farms development)
- Claybon Elementary School (Forney)
- Crosby Elementary School (Unincorporated Kaufman County)
- Criswell Elementary School (Forney)
- Henderson Elementary School (Forney)
- Johnson Elementary School (Forney)
- Lewis Elementary School (Unincorporated Kaufman County - Travis Ranch development)
- Rhea Elementary School (Unincorporated Kaufman County - Fox Holllow development)
- Smith Elementary School (Unincorporated Kaufman County - Windmill Farms development)