Information based on 2018-2019 school year unless otherwise noted.

Mission: Core Values:Graduate every student preparedfor life and success beyond high school

Student Achievement,Resource Allocation, Quality Sta�and Stakeholder Engagement

43,000computers & tablets in schools

2,225teachers 32,513

students

students serving ininternships & mentorships

200+

GT students enrolledin AISD summergifted camps

321

in college scholarship offers

schools55

seniors earnedprofessionalcertifications

412

for high school students

1:1 laptops

AP test-takers who earnedcollege credit with their APexam scores

1,394

area’s only 5th gradestring orchestra

$52,477,953

DISTRICT-WIDE PRIORITIES

The Most Pathways To College and Career

SPOTLIGHT | AMARILLO ISDSPOTLIGHT | AMARILLO ISD 2019

THRIVE SCHOLARSHIP

• Safety• Closing the Achievement Gap• Early Literacy• College, Career and Military Readiness

• 41 Advanced Placement and 11 dual credit courses.• The area’s only OnRamps partnerships offering six dual-enrollment courses from Texas Tech University or the University of Texas. • Diplomas & Degrees, a collaborative program with Amarillo College, empowers students to earn a high school diplomas and associate degree at the same time.• The respected International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program follows a college preparatory curriculum for highly motivated students.• The AP Capstone Diploma develops college-ready skills in research, analysis, evidence-based arguments, collaboration, writing and presenting.• High school seniors enrolled in AmeriCorps serve as elementary school tutors, earning job experience, a monthly stipend and a college scholarship.• 100+ Career & Technical Education (CTE) classes for grades 7-12.• 412 seniors earned professional certifications such as EMT-Basic, CNA/CMA, EKG, ServSafe, Certified Veterinary Assistant, Adobe and the ASE Student Certification.

• Founded and developed in Amarillo ISD, our original PRO internship program helps seniors identify career paths by matching them with dynamic, work-based learning opportunities.• Makerspace environments encourage creativity and develop critical STEAM skills.• FIRST Robotics, Science Olympiad and Science Bowl opportunities.• AACAL, a project-based STEAM campus with programs in engineering, robotics, graphic design, animal science and health.• Our 5th grade string orchestra program is the area’s earliest entry to strings.• Our student sports medicine and athletic trainer program is the most comprehensive program for hundreds of miles.

A+ ATHLETICS• 14 playoff berths• 11 district champions• 15 regional qualifiers• 13 state qualifiers

PARENTS AND SCHOOLS IN SYNC

For students who qualify, the Thrive Scholarship is their reward for working hard in high school. Exclusive to Amarillo ISD, Thrive picks up the tab for 60 hours of college credit at Amarillo College, along with books and fees.

A LEADER IN SAFETY AND MENTALHEALTH SUPPORT

• 630 staff trained in Mental Health First Aid and/ or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs); 28 staff trainers• More staff training opportunities planned for the 2019-2020 school year• DialCare, available to all AISD secondary students, provides access to a professional counselor via phone or video chat at no cost to the student.

is our video and resource series that aims to help us team up with families to support our young children as they grow and develop during the key early learning years.

Parents and Schools In Sync

• 1 state semifinalist (THS Football)• 1 state champion (AHS Girls Basketball)

• 2018-19 Honor Roll Schools for high achievement: Whittier, Belmar and Ridgecrest Elementary• A 2013, 2016, 2018 and 2019 Best Community for Music Education• A 2017 District of Distinction from Magazine• Top 10 for high achievement by low-income students, according to the Education Equality Index• 2017 National Blue Ribbon Nominee: Whittier Elementary• 2015 National Blue Ribbon School: South Lawn Elementary• 2015 National Teacher of the Year

District Administration

in the nation

AMARILLO ISD:IN A CLASS BY ITSELFwith opportunities not offeredanywhere else in the area.

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