Posted on Jun 7, 2010 | Tagged in: New Caney ISD , education
The New Caney Independent School District reports that it is projected to retain its Texas Education Agency “Recognized” status for 2010, according to preliminary data recently released by the Texas Education Agency. The data also suggests the District will pick up more exemplary campuses.
All of the schools serving children living in Oakhurst at Kingwood continue to show outstanding results and are projected to show even more improvement when official reports are released.
Bens Branch Elementary, which earned a Recognized Rating from the TEA is projected to earn an Exemplary rating for the 2009-2010 school year. The New Caney Sixth Grade campus is projected to maintain its Exemplary status and White Oak Middle School will most likely advance its rating to Recognized.
Posted on Mar 9, 2010 | Tagged in: New Caney ISD , education
Oakhurst at Kingwood parents of elementary-school aged children should take note of New Caney I.S.D.’s Second Annual Dyslexia Interactive Parent Night on Tuesday, March 9th. This workshop is intended to include parents in participative hands-on activities to assist their children with dyslexia, a learning disorder marked by impairment of the ability to recognize and comprehend written words.
Posted on Aug 27, 2009 | Tagged in: travel , New Caney ISD
Oakhurst at Kingwood residents should be wary when
driving through New Caney I.S.D.'s and other schools' school zones,
as a new state law will prohibit the use of wireless communication
devices while operating a vehicle in a school zone. Violators must
pay a fine of up to $200 per violation.
House Bill 55 is set to take effect on September 1, and is intended
to promote the safety of students. The law will be in full affect
in all Texas school districts.
A few facts about the law:
- Provisions under the law will allow drivers to use cell phones
in school zones with a hands-free device or when their vehicle is
stopped.
- School bus drivers will be affected, too.
- The law is an amendment of the Texas Transportation Code,
section545.425.
- An additional exception is provided in emergency situations,
when a driver needs to use a cell phone in a school zone to contact
police, fire, or emergency medical personnel.
We beg Oakhurst at Kingwood residents to heed this new law, as it
is designed with the safety of you and your children in mind!
Posted on Aug 21, 2009 | Tagged in: New Caney ISD , healthcare , education
Texas kids are getting ready to go back to schools, and for many children, preparation includes getting a few more immunizations. This year, big changes have been made in immunization requirements which will impact incoming kindergarten and seventh grade students.
The changes to the requirements were made to bring Texas into line more closely with what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices recommend. These changes started on August 01 and include:
- Hepatitis A Vaccine: All students entering kindergarten will be required to have two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine.
- Measles, Mumps, Rubelle (MMR) Vaccine: All students entering kindergarten will be required to have two doses of the MMR vaccine.
- Varicella (chickenpox) Vaccine: All students entering kindergarten and 7th grade will be required to have two doses of the Varicella vaccine. However, a written statement from the parent/guardian, school nurse or physician attesting to the child already having had chickenpox may replace the vaccine.
- Tetanus, Diptheria and acellular pertussis-containing Vaccine (Tdap): All students entering 7th grade will be required to have one dose of Tdap vaccine. Students in the 7th grade are required to have a booster shot of Tdap only if it has been five years since their last dose. Students in grades 8-12 are required to have a booster shot of Tdap if it has been ten years or more since their previous dose of a tetanus-containing vaccine.
- Meningococcal Vaccine: All students entering 7th grade will be required to have one dose of meningococcal vaccine.
For more information on immunization requirements for Texas kids:
Posted on Jul 22, 2009 | Tagged in: New Caney ISD , education
Oakhurst at Kingwood parents will soon have school on their mind, as the New Caney I.S.D. 2009-2010 school year kicks off on August 24th. We hope to bring our community a bundle of resources for the new school year.
New Students/Enrollment
If your child is new to Oakhurst at Kingwood and New Caney I.S.D., registration is an easy process. Simply assess which school your child will attend (Oakhurst at Kingwood students attend Bens Branch Elementary, White Oak Middle School, and New Caney High School), and register on location.
Bens Branch Elementary: 281-577-8700
White Oak Middle School: 281-577-8800
New Caney High School: 281-577-2800
New registrants must have proof of residency (a sales agreement or utility bill), a birth certificate or other legal proof of identity, a Social Security Card, Immunization records, and an Identification document of the parent/guardian enrolling the student.
Posted on Jun 23, 2009 | Tagged in: New Caney ISD , education
Kenn K. Franklin Hired as Superintendent
The New Caney Independent School District, which serves school-age children living in Oakhurst at Kingwood, has a new Superintendent. In May, the New Caney Independent School District Board of Trustees hired Kenn K. Franklin, to be the new superintendent and on June 1, his new position was in effect.
Prior to joining the New Caney district, Franklin was superintendent of Marshall ISD since 2005 and before that, he was the superintendent of Marfa ISD. He has a total of 21 years of experience in education including six years as a teacher/coach and 15 years as an administrator in other districts including Tyler ISD, Athens ISD, and Dallas ISD. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree, Masters of Education degree, and superintendent certification from University of Texas at Tyler.
Posted on Jun 23, 2009 | Tagged in: New Caney ISD , education
Oakhurst Seniors Eligible for $1,000 Scholarship
One of the many benefits for school-age children living in Oakhurst at Kingwood is a program that offers graduating seniors $1,000 to be used to fund their education after high school.
For graduating seniors who live in Oakhurst, located in East Montgomery County, $1,000 is available to them to use for any accredited college or university and the program applies to children in public school, private school and in home school programs. The New Caney ISD has more details on the program. Visit the website at www.newcaneyisd.org.
