Transcript Brownsville ISD

BISD is rated overall Recognized for Community and Student Engagement*
J. Castañeda 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
Fine Arts at Castañeda
Elementary includes
choir, art, music, dance
and theater/drama. Our
students compete in UIL
Art and Music Memory
and various district and
community art contests.
They also perform in
plays, musicals and
dance shows
throughout the year for
our parents and
community.
J. Castañeda Elementary
Wellness and
Physical
Education
Programs rated
Exemplary
Castañeda Elementary
promotes Wellness and
Physical Education by
participating in various
activities such as
Brownsville’s annual
The Challenge and
community runs and
walks. The students
compete in various
sports tournaments
such as soccer and the
NFL Flag Football
(Division Winners).
J. Castañeda Elementary
Community and
Parental
Involvement
rated
Recognized
HEB Read 3
Castañeda Parent Meetings and the
21st Century Family Engagement
meetings give our families useful
information on strategies for
academics, nutrition and social
behaviors. Parents are also given
information on academic tutorials and
the importance of participation.
Castañeda is a hosting school to the
HEB Read 3 Community Program.
The school participates in community
service projects such as United Way,
A Mile of Hope, and Hope for
Alzheimer’s.
J. Castañeda Elementary
21st Century
Workforce
Development
rated
Exemplary
Promoting college and career
awareness at Castañeda Elementary
is an important element in producing
college ready students. The 21st
Century Cycle 7 program has our
students (PK-5th grades) researching
and learning about different careers.
Care Partners are members of the
community who adopt and mentor
classes throughout the school year.
Our annual Career Day was a
success with more than twenty
presenters participating.
J. Castañeda Elementary
Second
Language
Acquisition
Program
Recognized

Hispanic Heritage Month
Chinese New Year
Language and cultural diversity is
celebrated at Castañeda by
immersing students in different
activities. For example, they learn
about cultures and customs from
around the world, they perform in
plays for Hispanic Heritage Month
and dance at our annual Fiesta de
Baile. For instructional support,
Bilingual Kinder Class
our ELL students receive small
group research based direct
instruction. Teachers use
technology to enhance and enrich
Bilingual Kinder
Students
their learning.
J. Castañeda Elementary
Digital Learning
Environment
rated
Recognized
Students at Castañeda
attend technology classes
once a week. They utilize
the Living With Science Lab
for hands on science
resources linked to computer
aided instruction. Teachers
and students use Kindles and
Nooks provided by the 21st
Century Program. This
allows students to read
novels, work on the Think
Through Math program and
to research and present on
various topics.
J. Castañeda Elementary
Dropout
Prevention
Strategies rated
Exemplary
Dropout prevention
strategies at Castañeda
Elementary include
parent meetings,
college and career
readiness activities, and
attendance incentives.
School support
programs such as
academic tutorials and
the 21st Century
Program are a driving
force in dropout
prevention.
J. Castañeda Elementary
Gifted and
Talented
Program rated
Recognized
Gifted and Talented
students at Castañeda
Elementary showcased
their talents in various
events. They participated
in Brainsville, Chess,
Science Fair, UIL,
Spelling Bee, Honor
Choir and art contests.
J. Castañeda Elementary