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Established in 1948 as a consolidated system, the
Clear Creek Independent School District is widely recognized for its
forward-looking educational techniques and diverse academic programs.
Holding to the guiding principal that the welfare of the child is of
utmost importance, the district strives to provide curriculum and
facilities to accommodate the various aptitudes and educational
needs of students from many backgrounds.
To meet this goal, educational programs are designed to help all
students develop to their maximum potential. The district fosters a
solid elementary program, a broad secondary curriculum, specialized
instruction for exceptional children, and challenges for the gifted
and talented. The Clear Creek School District is backed by strong
community support in its efforts to provide the type of quality
education that will help students become creditable and well
adjusted citizens.
Boundaries of C.C.I.S.D. embrace 120 square miles in southern Harris
County and northern Galveston County, and serve a population
approaching 175,000 citizens. At one time, the community was
primarily job-oriented toward the nation's aerospace program. In
recent years, the area has become increasingly diversified with many
residents employed in the Bayport Industrial complex and others in
the ever-growing commercial establishments.
The district has grown from a rural community with four small
schools and an enrollment of less than 1,000 students to a suburban
district with 27 modern neighborhood schools. The regular
instructional program is enhanced by extra-curricular activities,
including field trips and interscholastic competition. At the
elementary levels, special music and physical education teachers are
part of each school staff. Certified librarians and nurses are on
duty in all schools.
At the secondary levels, vocational education and college
preparation courses are available. Programs and services are
available for the handicapped, ages three through twenty-one, as
well as for the gifted and talented students of the district. The
school program also includes guidance counselors and diagnosticians.
• STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
At the national level, students in C.C.I.S.D. demonstrate above
average learning. Using the recently formed Stanford Achievement
Test, students scored above the mean of 50 at each grade level and
in every subject measured. Results of this annual test indicate that
students perform as much as 28 points above average (an average
score of 78 in the first grade writing), as compared to the normal
group score of 50.
Students in the C.C.I.S.D. always perform well above the state
average on required Texas. Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) and
on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and American college Testing (ACT)
college entrance examinations.
Students in C.C.I.S.D. continue to exceed expected educational
performance standards as evidenced by the large percentage (86.3%)
of high school graduates who attend colleges and universities. This
performance is further emphasized by the large numbers of students
who excel in state and national contests. The numerous awards earned
by Clear Creek students include recognition in academic, athletic
and extracurricular activities.
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