Communication with the community is a top priority for Rockwall ISD. Regular communication through our website and various publications demonstrate our desire to provide quick access to information to the public. In addition, school districts in Texas maintaining a website are required to post the following items, if applicable. The text and links shown below fulfill our responsibility for website postings. If you have questions in regard to these postings, please contact the office of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing: 972-771-0605.
Administrative
3. Campus Report Card, Performance Report, District Rating (Education Code, 39.252)
Finance
9. Check Register (FIRST, Title 19 Administrative Code, 109.1002(e)(2)(D))
9.b Utility Usage: Electricity, Water, and Natural Gas Costs (Government Code, 2264.001(b), as amended by HB 3693 (80th Legislature) --
2007-2008 Usage ----
2008-2009 Usage
10. Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate (Tax Code, 26.05(b))
11. Summary of Proposed Budget (Education Code, 44.0041, as amended during the 79th Legislature, Third Called Session)
12. Landowner’s Bill of Rights (Property Code, 21.0112(b)(2), as amended by HB 1495 (80th Legislature))
Link to website --
PDF Document (downloaded 6-3-08)
Academic
13. Testing for Home Schooled Students (Education Code, 29.916(c), as amended by HB 1844, (80th Legislature))
14. Electronic Courses (Education Code, 29.909(f)) (Not Applicable)
15. College Credit Programs (Education Code, 28.010(b), as amended by SB 282, (80th Legislature) Advanced Placement Program: Advanced Placement courses are challenging, comprehensive, and rigorous courses that allow students to pursue and receive college credit while in high school. College Board® course descriptions outline the content of courses, and each individual teacher’s course syllabus is approved by College Board®. AP courses are typically characterized by an in-depth study of college-level content, an accelerated pace and higher-level assessment. Students enrolled in AP courses are required to take the AP exam offered for that course in the spring. Colleges and universities have the option of accepting the AP exam results for college credit. Exams are graded on a five-point scale with credit usually given for scores of 3 or higher. While there is a fee for each test, financial aid is available. Rockwall’s secondary gifted and talented students’ needs are served through Pre-AP and Advanced Placement programs.
Dual Credit Program: The dual credit program offered in Rockwall ISD allows qualifying students to earn high school credit and college hours simultaneously. Dual credit enrollment in a variety of courses is offered to students through Eastfield Community College and Collin County Community College. Students must obtain approval by consulting with their counselors prior to enrolling in dual credit courses at either community college, and they must also take the Texas Higher Education Assessment ® (THEA®). The community colleges may charge tuition and fees for dual credit courses. Each course taken for dual credit may count for one of the four advanced measures in the Distinguished Achievement Program.
Health
16. Physical Activity Policies (Education Code, 28.004(k)) --
Students below sixth grade are required to participate in moderate or vigorous daily physical activity for at least 30 minutes throughout the school year as part of the district’s physical education curriculum or through structured activity during recess. Beginning with the 2008-09 school year, students in grades six through eight will be required to participate in daily physical activity, at least 30 minutes for at least four semesters, during those grade levels. All Middle school students in RISD will take 4 semesters of P.E., or P.E. equivalents such as school athletics, during 7th and 8th grade.
17. Immunization Awareness (Education Code, 38.019, as amended by HB 1059 (80th Legislature))