WELCOME TO
FRENSHIP ISD
SEEK PERFECTION ... CAPTURE EXCELLENCE
Dear Frenship Community, Welcome to Frenship ISD - a very special school district with a rich tradition of excellence spanning more than 80 years. Frenship is committed to creating a thriving environment where learners maximize their potential and emerge as empowered, equipped and diverse leaders who exemplify the Frenship Way. We consider it a tremendous privilege to serve alongside such dedicated teachers, students, parents and community members. We attribute Frenship’s remarkable success to the support and encouragement of people like you, as well as the solid foundation of hard work, integrity and determination upon which the district was established in 1935. Frenship continues to grow each year. During the summer of 2018, we put the finishing touches on the last of the 2014 bond projects by refreshing Westwind and North Ridge Elementary schools. We are excited to use these facilities and the rest of our campuses to build upon our rich tradition of excellence in all our endeavors. We are grateful for your support and honored that you partner with us in providing an extraordinary education for children.
DR. MICHELLE McCORD SUPERINTENDENT
WE ARE FRENSHIP A community-centered district dedicated to more than 9,900 students, rooted in pride and tradition since the first graduating class of With 14
1936.
CAMPUSES stretching across two communities, the district serves families in both Wolfforth and Lubbock.
Since its beginning, Frenship ISD has seen
84 YEARS of excellence
with achievements both great and small. More than 1,200
FACULTY
AND STAFF members dedicate their time and effort to educating our next generation. Frenship is committed to
SEVEN BELIEFS that help
our district grow and improve as we create an environment that fosters success in every student’s life.
Frenship is a community-centered district, grounded in our history, our achievements and respectful of our culture.
SEEK PERFECTION ... CAPTURE EXCELLENCE
FISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BRAD DRAPER PRESIDENT
DAVID MILLER VICE PRESIDENT
KYLE ROGERS SECRETARY
BRANDON AUTREY
MIKELLA NEWSOM
JAMEY PHILLIPS
GREG ROBINSON
STRATEGIC PLAN
PLANNING OUR FUTURE
The strategic design process is a thoughtful and purposeful planning process that represents the collective voice of the community, administration, staff and students to plan Frenship ISD’s future. This process provides a clear direction by setting goals and specific results on how the district will serve students for the next three to five years. A strategic planning timeline is used to set priorities, focus energy, strengthen operations and ensure that staff and stakeholders are working toward common goals. Frenship has a rich tradition of excellence because of the dedication of those who laid the foundation generations ago. Excitement across the district is evident as extraordinary accomplishments align with the district’s call to action: Frenship will create a thriving environment where learners maximize their potential and emerge as empowered, equipped and diverse leaders who engage and collaborate to positively impact communities.
UNITED WE READ
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
Statistics are reflective of the 2018-2019 school year with a snapshot taken on Dec. 6, 2018.
9,955
2,746
TOTAL ENROLLMENT
HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
Frenship ISD has seen a 21.8% enrollment increase since 2011.
Frenship High School is classified as a Class 6A program by the University Interscholastic League.
RACE / ETHNICITY
OTHER DEMOGRAPHICS
White Hispanic/Latino African American Two or More Asian American Indian/Alaskan Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
45.75% 44.28% 3.76% 2.96% 2.86% 0.27% 0.12%
Eco. Disadvantaged Career and Technical Ed. Gifted and Talented Special Education ESL Bilingual
42.68% 26.86% 7.96% 9.23% 2.65% 1.92%
7,828
99.6%
1091 | 22.4
DUAL CREDITS EARNED IN 2017-2018
GRADUATION RATE
AVERAGE SAT / ACT SCORES
Frenship is the only district in the region that receives free dual credit opportunities through Angelo State University.
Frenship scores higher than state and national averages.
EMPLOYEE STATISTICS
1,210
TOTAL EMPLOYEES
683 393 134
Teaching Staff Support Staff Maintenance, Custodial and Grounds
EDUCATION OF TEACHING STAFF Bachelor’s Degrees
Master’s Degrees
Doctoral Degrees
542
139
2
$911,557 awarded to teachers and students by the Frenship Foundation since 2003.
People are the most important resource.
INTERACTIVE SCREEN AT OAK RIDGE
RENOVATIONS
CAMPUS UPDATES
Two Frenship elementary campuses were renovated during the summer of 2018 with new walls and flooring throughout the buildings. As part of the 2014 bond project list, attention was turned to the North Ridge and Westwind campuses. The walls, which were once a dark brown wood paneling, didn’t allow for much natural light in the hallways. With the enhancements, they now have a refreshed look and feel. The new plastic laminate wall panels are shades of light gray and blue allowing for a much brighter, more open space. The color scheme and material used are the same as the walls of Frenship’s newest elementary campuses, Upland Heights and Legacy. The decision was made to perform the interior renovations to these two campuses to ensure facility equity. Goals for the future are for renovations to be made to more elementary schools to the newest color scheme and material. The LVT flooring that was used in the renovations will help with sound absorption and has minimal maintenance cost which will benefit the district.
TECHNOLOGY
Frenship installed interactive touch displays at all pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classrooms. This height-adjustable touch display allows teacher demonstration and student interaction with digital content going beyond the keyboard and mouse. The new “touch labs” include the same touch-screen technology used in computer labs at each campus. These new technology tools are a part of multiple strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners designed to engage students and provide personalized, technology-empowered, deeper learning experiences that build life-long learners.
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SAFETY & SECURITY The safety and security of Frenship students and staff is of utmost importance. Emergency preparedness is ongoing, and the district adjusts procedures as necessary. What is emergency preparedness and what does Frenship ISD prepare for? Emergency preparedness for a school district involves four elements — prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. Frenship has established a District Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) that provides procedures and processes for all these elements. Frenship has developed a great relationship with local emergency law enforcement and personnel in the city and county. The district works with these agencies to develop emergency plans. Frenship prepares for a wide range of events and crises. What will Frenship ISD do in the event an emergency occurs while school is in session? The specific actions taken by Frenship will vary depending on the nature of the emergency or crisis. Every emergency or crisis is different, but the district assures parents that they work with and prepare staff for an emergency situation. All Frenship students and staff participate in the practice drills that the district completes in preparation for emergencies.
Our district puts our learners first.
STANDARD RESPONSE PROTOCOL
LOCKOUT
Students return to inside the building and remain there. Teachers gather students and staff from outside the building, increase situational awareness, take attendance to account for students and remain in the building.
LOCKDOWN
Students move away from sight and maintain silence. Teachers lock classroom doors with the lights out, move away from sight and maintain silence, wait for first responders to open doors and take attendance to account for students.
EVACUATE
Students bring phones, but leave other belongings behind, form a single file line, show hands and are prepared for alternatives during the response. Teachers grab roll sheet if possible, lead students to evacuation location and take attendance to account for students.
SHELTER
Students use appropriate hazards and safety strategies (depending on hazard). Teachers use appropriate hazards and safety strategies and take attendance to account for students.
HOLD
This is not an emergency response. Students remain in classrooms until “All Clear� is announced. Teachers close and lock classroom doors, conduct business as usual and take attendance to account for students.
NORTH RIDGE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
TIGER BITES
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
TIGER BITES
At Frenship ISD, the Tiger Bites program works to provide both federally-funded and donation-based food assistance to any child and family in Frenship that may need assistance, no questions asked. Over summer months in 2018, Frenship partnered with Aramark and non-profit organizations to provide meals across four sites, including two campuses and two Lubbock city parks. This program is leading the way in the state of Texas by pioneering the use of parks as feeding program sites. In addition, Frenship’s church partners, led by First Baptist Church of Lubbock, provided more than 3,000 weekend food bags to Frenship students through the 2018 fall semester. Finally, along with the Rotary Club of Lubbock, FBC Lubbock and other partners, Frenship provided more than 300 backpacks of food to students who need extra support over the long holiday break.
UNITED WAY
Frenship has always been committed to the Lubbock Area United Way and its 23 partner agencies that provide incredible services to the people of the South Plains. Dr. McCord serves on the Board of Directors for the United Way and is a co-founder of their Women United program connecting women to important issues like child abuse and providing mentoring to young women in the area. Frenship is also committed to supporting the United Way financially. Frenship staff set a new giving record of $50,417.72 in 2018, an 89.8% increase over the previous year.
VOLUNTEERISM
Frenship hosts opportunities for staff and students to give back to the community through fundraisers, collection drives, volunteer activities and time dedicated to service. Below are some of the non-profit organizations that benefit from the time and talents of Frenship staff and students. American Heart Association Children’s Miracle Network FISD Caring and Sharing Closet Frenship Tiger Tree Lubbock Area United Way Lubbock Rotary Food Backpack Program Make-A-Wish Foundation March of Dimes Muscular Dystrophy Association Ronald McDonald House South Plains Food Bank Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure U Can Share Food Drive UMC Northwest Pediatrics United Blood Services
Character is essential to the development of leadership.
THE FRENSHIP WAY
SMILE
Greet and welcome, make eye contact, say please and thank you
ENGAGE The lens we look through to SERVE.
Connect with others, listen intently, ask clarifying questions
RESPECT
Be sincere, be considerate of others, be kind
VOLUNTEER A commitment to excellence results in a premier environment for our learners.
Go the extra mile, help people in need, be proactive
ENCOURAGE
Speak enthusiastically, give your best, inspire others
TIGERS LEARNING FRAMEWORK TIGERS Learning Framework was designed by Frenship teachers and administrators to serve the unique needs of students and equip every learner for an ever-changing world. In TIGERS, each letter represents one phase of learning in the cycle of instruction.
TIGERS Learning Framework empowers Frenship to: • Utilize a tool that blends instructional goals with Frenship’s beliefs • Align teaching methods to research-based instructional practice • Increase student engagement • Articulate the learning experience with all stakeholders • Continue Frenship’s rich tradition of academic excellence
A passion for learning is essential for success. Each learner has the opportunity to reach his/her potential.
FRENSHIP ISD 501 7th Street Wolfforth, TX 79382 806.866.9541
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