BISD is rated overall Recognized for Community and Student Engagement*

Keller is an overall Exemplary Campus under House Bill 5 Community and Student Engagement

* House Bill 5, Section 46; Texas Education Code Section 39.0545

Fine Arts Program rated Exemplary

Several honorable mentions and places thru out the district. In 2014: Ballroom Dance Drill team, Tuxes and Tiaras, Cheer: 5 Valley Parade participations and awards for best teams Art competitions DI – Art UIL – Art and Music

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Wellness and Physical Education Programs rated Exemplary

CATCH activities Jump for Heart Afterschool Volleyball & Soccer Field Day FG Assessments Dance Teams Cheer PI Health Classes

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Community and Parental Involvement rated Recognized

Running Club – PI PI Health Ambassador of the Year District CATCH Award 2014 Multiple community events – Veterans Day, Chalk Art, Viva Tu Vida, Kool Foods for Kool Schools, Principal for a Day, etc.

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21 st Century Workforce Development rated Recognized

Principal for the day – College Focus Career Days held every year College rep visits College Awareness Thursdays – College shirts Grade Level Universities

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Dropout Prevention Strategies rated Exemplary

Keller Elementary students participate in “I moustache you a few questions” Targeted students to why staying in school is important as part of our afterschool tutorial initiative incorporating social development and academic influence – use of TTM, iStation, and Living with Science.

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Second Language Acquisition Program Exemplary

ELL Students receive recognition for participation in ELL Reading activities as sponsored by library and conducted in class each 6 weeks awards ceremonies grades pk-5.

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Digital Learning Environment rated Recognized

Our students at Keller from PK to 5 th utilize a number of software resources to enhance their use of and exposure to technology, including but not limited to, iStation, Think Thru Math, Living with Science, ETAZO, Aware, Pearson Success, STAAR Fall, etc.

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Gifted and Talented Program rated Recognized

NASA for Girls GT ART GT Field Trip to the Brownsville Historic Museum – King Tut Exhibit AR GT Accelerated Reading SPR Student DOK 4 Product Based Assessments Keller Elementary