Sheldon Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Sheldon Independent School District is a public school district in unincorporated
northeast Harris County, Texas
(USA
).
Sheldon ISD serves the Sheldon
CDP
, as well as several subdivisions and communities that lie in Houston
's extraterritorial jurisdiction
. Unincorporated areas include Beaumont Place
, Houmont Park
, and Magnolia Gardens. The district serves about 6,600 students and is led by Superintendent Dr. Vickey M. Giles.
As of 2010, the school district is rated "Recognized
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
in 1952.
metropolitan area. From 2000 to 2010, district enrollment grew 61.5% and has annually averaged three to five percent growth since 2005. Annual enrollment growth rate change for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school years was 6.8% and 5.9% respectively.
Developers plan to build 17,000 new homes in Sheldon ISD within the next 10-15 years. Current projections show that if growth continues, Sheldon ISD will become one of the largest school districts in east Harris County
. The construction of two major highways, US 90
(Crosby Freeway), and the Sam Houston Tollway, have been major drivers for growth. With easier access to the area, the district is expected to continue growing as new homes are built.
Sheldon I.S.D School Board Members:
Additional members include: Debbie Kolacny, Ed Lipscomb, Fred Rivas, Keith Norwood.
until Beltway 8 and Carpenters Bayou
where the boundary line drops south to include Liberty Lakes subdivision. Its northern boundary follows an arbitrary line that extends from Greens Bayou on the west, to south of Lake Houston
.
Future Subdivisions: Miller Landing, Spring Trace, Tidwell Lakes.
transportation to students who live 2 mi (3.2 km) or more away from their campus.
The district provides an online tool that shows bus route information.
serves the district.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
northeast Harris County, Texas
Harris County, Texas
As of the 2010 Census, the population of the county was 4,092,459, White Americans made up 56.6% of Harris County's population; non-Hispanic whites represented 33.0% of the population. Black Americans made up 18.9% of the population. Native Americans made up 0.7% of Harris County's population...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
).
Sheldon ISD serves the Sheldon
Sheldon, Texas
Sheldon is a census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,831 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sheldon is located at ....
CDP
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
, as well as several subdivisions and communities that lie in Houston
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
's extraterritorial jurisdiction
Extraterritorial jurisdiction
Extraterritorial jurisdiction is the legal ability of a government to exercise authority beyond its normal boundaries.Any authority can, of course, claim ETJ over any external territory they wish...
. Unincorporated areas include Beaumont Place
Beaumont Place, Texas
Beaumont Place is an unincorporated area in east central Harris County, Texas, United States. It is located along Beaumont Highway and the Southern Pacific Railroad. It is southwest of the Sheldon Reservoir....
, Houmont Park
Houmont Park, Texas
Houmont Park is an unincorporated area in east central Harris County, Texas, United States. It is located along Beaumont Highway and the Southern Pacific Railroad, southwest of the Sheldon Reservoir....
, and Magnolia Gardens. The district serves about 6,600 students and is led by Superintendent Dr. Vickey M. Giles.
As of 2010, the school district is rated "Recognized
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...
.
History
The Sheldon Independent School District became an independent school districtIndependent school district
An independent school district is a type of school district in the United States for primary and secondary education, which operates as an entity that is independent and separate from any municipality, county, or state...
in 1952.
District Growth
Sheldon ISD is the largest growing out of all ten counties in the Houston-Sugar Land-BaytownGreater Houston
Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown is a 10-county metropolitan area defined by the Office of Management and Budget. It is located along the Gulf Coast region in the U.S. state of Texas...
metropolitan area. From 2000 to 2010, district enrollment grew 61.5% and has annually averaged three to five percent growth since 2005. Annual enrollment growth rate change for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school years was 6.8% and 5.9% respectively.
Developers plan to build 17,000 new homes in Sheldon ISD within the next 10-15 years. Current projections show that if growth continues, Sheldon ISD will become one of the largest school districts in east Harris County
Harris County, Texas
As of the 2010 Census, the population of the county was 4,092,459, White Americans made up 56.6% of Harris County's population; non-Hispanic whites represented 33.0% of the population. Black Americans made up 18.9% of the population. Native Americans made up 0.7% of Harris County's population...
. The construction of two major highways, US 90
U.S. Route 90
U.S. Route 90 is an east–west United States highway. Despite the "0" in its route number, U.S. 90 never was a full coast-to-coast route; it has always ended at Van Horn, Texas. A short-lived northward extension to U.S...
(Crosby Freeway), and the Sam Houston Tollway, have been major drivers for growth. With easier access to the area, the district is expected to continue growing as new homes are built.
Governance
The Superintendent of Sheldon ISD is Dr. Vickey M. GilesSheldon I.S.D School Board Members:
- President: Ken Coleman
- Vice President: Eileen Palmer
- Secretary: Latricia Archie
Additional members include: Debbie Kolacny, Ed Lipscomb, Fred Rivas, Keith Norwood.
Boundaries
Sheldon ISD covers a large portion of northeast Harris county. From west to east, it is geographically bounded by Greens Bayou on the west, and by the San Jacinto River on the east. Its southern boundary runs along the Crosby FreewayU.S. Route 90
U.S. Route 90 is an east–west United States highway. Despite the "0" in its route number, U.S. 90 never was a full coast-to-coast route; it has always ended at Van Horn, Texas. A short-lived northward extension to U.S...
until Beltway 8 and Carpenters Bayou
Carpenters Bayou
Carpenters Bayou rises at the south end of Sheldon Reservoir in southeastern Harris County , Texas, USA, and runs southeast for about twelve miles until it joins Buffalo Bayou at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site ....
where the boundary line drops south to include Liberty Lakes subdivision. Its northern boundary follows an arbitrary line that extends from Greens Bayou on the west, to south of Lake Houston
Lake Houston
Lake Houston is a reservoir on the west fork of the San Jacinto River, 15 miles northeast of downtown Houston, Texas, USA. The reservoir is the secondary municipal water supply for the city of Houston after Lake Livingston....
.
Communities Served
Beaumont Place, Houmont Park, Magnolia Gardens, SheldonSheldon, Texas
Sheldon is a census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,831 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sheldon is located at ....
Subdivisions
Edgewood Village, Greensbrook, Greenwoods, Hampton Oaks, Hidden Meadow, Houston Farms, Imperial Forest, Liberty Lakes, Meadow Lake, Parkway Forest, Ralston Acres, Reservoir Acres, Rio Villa, Royalwood, Sheldon Ridge, Sheldon Woods, Sierra Ranch, Stonefield Manor, Stonefield Terrace, Sunrise Pines.Future Subdivisions: Miller Landing, Spring Trace, Tidwell Lakes.
High School (9-12)
AAAA| School | Opened | |
|---|---|---|
| C.E. King High School C.E. King High School C.E. King High School is a secondary school located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States and serves grades 9 through 12. It is the only high school in the Sheldon Independent School District... |
Named after Cortes Ewing King, a Houston developer who donated land to the district | 1965 |
Middle Schools (6-8)
| School | Opened | |
|---|---|---|
| C.E. King Middle School | Named after Cortes Ewing King, a Houston developer who donated land to the district | 1954 |
| Michael R. Null Middle School | Named after Michael Null, a former administrator and Executive Director of Human Resources | 2009 |
Elementary Schools (1-5)
| School | Opened | |
|---|---|---|
| H.M. Carroll Elementary School | Named for late board member H.M. "Dickey" Carrol | 2008 |
| Monahan Elementary School | Named for a former administrator L.E. Monahan | 1983 |
| Royalwood Elementary School | Named after the subdivision it is in | 1968 |
| Sheldon Elementary School | 1957, rebuilt 2004 | |
| Garrett Elementary School | Opens Fall 2011 |
Early Childhood Centers (PreK-K)
| School | Opened | |
|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Early Childhood Academy | In the former Sheldon 6th Grade Campus | 2009 |
| Stephanie Cravens Early Childhood Academy | Named for former superintendent Stephanie Cravens | 2004 |
Former schools
- Alamo School - The original school
- Parkway Elementary School - Opened in 1972 on a 10 acres (4 ha) tract donated by the Parkway subdivision to the Sheldon ISD administration. At a later point the elementary school closed, and C.E. King High SchoolC.E. King High SchoolC.E. King High School is a secondary school located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States and serves grades 9 through 12. It is the only high school in the Sheldon Independent School District...
used the facility as an annex; it still does as of 2011.
Transportation
The Sheldon ISD Transportation Department provides school busSchool bus
A school bus is a type of bus designed and manufactured for student transport: carrying children and teenagers to and from school and school events...
transportation to students who live 2 mi (3.2 km) or more away from their campus.
The district provides an online tool that shows bus route information.
Athletic facilities
The Crenshaw Memorial StadiumCrenshaw Memorial Stadium
J.H. Crenshaw Memorial Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in unincorporated Harris County located northeast of Houston, Texas. The stadium is owned and operated by Sheldon Independent School District and is composed of a track and field which are used for various sports. The stadium is situated in...
serves the district.