Berkner Bulletin
April 2
Coach Lee "Trey" Bryant, III
Interested in RISD Virtual Academy for 2021-2022?
Richardson ISD is planning instructional options for the 2021-22 school year, including the possibility of offering a virtual academy option to interested families.
All RISD high school students can join a free virtual college fair next week.
Register now to participate at any time between April 5 and April 10. Students can log in during the week and get information from many colleges. Every student who registers will be entered to win a $300 scholarship.
There will be a question and answer section for students to get answers directly from college representatives.
EARLY RELEASE--WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 at 2:20pm
NO SCHOOL--APRIL 30
April 8--English 2
May 4-6 (US History, Biology, Algebra)
Registration for ACCELERATION begins March 22 at 12:00 p.m. and ends April 9 at 11:59.
Click Summer School Information Button for more information.
BHS Graduation: May 30th, 8:00am @ Ram/Wildcat Stadium
RISD Trustees Call for May 1 Bond Election
Culminating a 16-month planning process and based on the recommendations of a community bond steering committee, Richardson ISD trustees on Feb. 8 voted to place two bond propositions on the May 1 ballot.
The total of both propositions is $750 million. If approved by voters, Bond 2021 would not increase RISD’s tax rate.
“Bond 2021 will be the first phase of RISD’s transition into a middle school model that will eventually lead to all eight junior highs being transformed into campuses serving sixth, seventh, and eighth grade,” Superintendent Dr. Jeannie Stone said. “This also would open up space at our elementary campuses that would be used to expand our Pre-K for All initiative. Bond 2021 is the beginning of RISD’s long-range facilities vision.”
Some of the projects the proposed Bond 2021 package would fund include:
- Repair and maintain schools
- Expand schools experiencing enrollment growth
- Begin the process of transforming junior highs as RISD moves to a middle school model
- Renovate aging campuses based on condition assessments
- Provide safety and security enhancements for schools
- Update instructional materials and equipment for students
- Provide new school buses and district vehicles for maintenance and security
- Provide updated computer devices for students and staff, and upgrades to the district’s technology infrastructure
Proposition A – $694 million: Includes projects related to capital construction, infrastructure, repairs, safety and security, student instruction, and equipment.
Proposition B – $56 million: Includes student and staff technology.
Projects in Bond 2021 include the first phase of a long-range facilities vision to replace or renovate RISD schools based on age and condition. RISD campuses are as old as 69 years, with an average age of 53 years. Bond 2021 also begins RISD’s middle school transformations to accommodate the move of sixth-graders from elementary schools to junior high buildings, creating middle schools to serve students in grades 6, 7 and 8.
Watch the bond discussion and trustee vote here.
A breakdown of proposed Bond 2021 projects and additional information is available at www.risd.org/bond2021.
Online Enrollment Starts March 1
Whether you’re new to RISD or returning for another year, enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year begins at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 1.
Parents can learn what information and documents are required to enroll by visiting risd.org/enrollonline.
Leading up to March 1, RISD’s Parent University will host virtual sessions – translated into multiple languages – to explain the enrollment process and answer questions.
No need to pre-register for sessions – just visit RISD.org a few minutes before start time and click on the Parent University Enrollment Information Session link to join the virtual Zoom meeting.
It is an unusual year due to coronavirus disruptions. Nevertheless, one thing has not changed, parents need to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application. This is important data, because it can impact school funding from federal grants. Please distribute and use these videos to promote the urgency to complete to Free and Reduced Lunch Application. Please encourage and assist your families to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application.
Free and Reduced Lunch Storyboard for Parents in English and Spanish, https://www.esc16.net/page/title1swi._PFE.Video.FRL.Strybord.Parents
CHROMEBOOK INFORMATION
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
COMTO North Texas Chapter Scholarship Application
The Public Affairs Luncheon Club Scholarship
James W. Tyra Scholarship Program
US Air Force Academy Admissions
Richardson Women's Scholarship
Retired Teachers of Richardson Foundation Scholarship
Junior League of Richardson Scholarship
BERKNER HIGH SCHOOL
Email: berknerhs@g.risd.org
Website: https://schools.risd.org/BerknerHS
Location: 1600 East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 4695937000
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