Whitney Independent School District
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Whitney Independent School District is a public school district
based in Whitney
, Texas
(USA
).
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
The Mission Statement of the school district is as follows: "Whitney ISD believes that all students are able to learn when given adequate time and appropriate support. Therefore, WISD strives to be an effective, student-focused community of teaching and learning which develops the abilities of each student by cultivating ethical character, leadership, intellectual interest, and a responsibility to serve others."
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 Whitney
Whitney, Texas
Whitney is a town in Hill County in Central Texas. The population was 1,833 at the 2000 census.Whitney is a rural lakeside community, and site of the very first bass fishing tournament...
, 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...
).
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...
.
The Mission Statement of the school district is as follows: "Whitney ISD believes that all students are able to learn when given adequate time and appropriate support. Therefore, WISD strives to be an effective, student-focused community of teaching and learning which develops the abilities of each student by cultivating ethical character, leadership, intellectual interest, and a responsibility to serve others."
Schools
- Whitney High (Grades 9-12)
- Whitney Middle (Grades 6-8)
- Whitney Intermediate (Grades 3-5)
- Whitney Elementary (Grades PK-2)