District 93 Office Homepage
ACCREDITATION...
Bonneville High School and Hillcrest High School are accredited by
the Northwest Accreditation Association, and middle schools and elementary
schools meet approved State standards. Accreditation assures standards
for class size, qualifications of teachers, school facilities, libraries,
instructional materials and curriculum. Periodic reviews of schools, involving
a self-study, consultant analysis and full report are required.
THE COMMUNITY...
Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is located in Bingham and
Bonneville
Counties, and comprises a portion of the City of Idaho Falls, the incorporated
Cities of Ammon, Iona and Ucon. It also includes the unincorporated county
areas to the north, south and east of Idaho Falls.
CURRICULUM...
Students
are offered a strong instructional program that emphasizes the basic skills
of language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and reading. The
arts, foreign language, physical education, vocational training, and computer
education are also provided.
DISCIPLINE...
A "Code of Student Conduct" for students in kindergarten through the
twelfth grade is utilized. The discipline code clearly outlines unacceptable
student behaviors and penalties. A copy may be obtained through the District
Office.
(Area Code 208)
FACILITIES... Phone #s
District Office ................... 525-4400
Transportation ................... 525-4412
Food Services ...........(Ext. 215) 525-4400
Finance .................(Ext. 203) 525-4400
Maintenance .............(Ext. 250) 525-4400
Special Services .................. 525-4414
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Ammon (K-5) 525-4465 Hillview (K-5) 525-4460
Cloverdale (K-5) 525-4450 Iona (K-5) 525-4440
Fairview (K-5) 525-4425 Tiebreaker (K-5) 525-4480
Falls Valley (K-5) 525-4455 Ucon (K-5) 525-4430
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Rocky Mountain Middle School (6-8) 525-4403
Sandcreek Middle School (6-8) 525-4416
Telford Academy (6-8) 542-0283
HIGH SCHOOLS
Bonneville High School (9-12) 525-4406
Lincoln High School (9-12) 525-4447
Hillcrest High School (9-12) 525-4429
FEDERAL PROGRAMS...
District 93 participates in both the Title I and Title VI programs of
the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act. Title I provides funds
for a supplemental reading/mathematics program for students needing assistance.
Title VI is utilized to increase Media Center library books, AV materials
and equipment to enhance the educational programs of the District. It has
also been utilized to provide training for administrators and teachers.
FINANCES...
Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is one of the major businesses
in Idaho Falls with a total 2000 - 2001 budget of $52.6 million. It is the
seventh largest district in Idaho, educating approximately 7,500 students
with a general fund budget of $34.6 million. All other funds, including
Federal Programs, Food Service Programs, School Plant Facility Funds, Bond
Redemption Funds, and Trust Funds totals $18 million.
Revenues are received and appropriated from Federal, State,
and local sources. The local taxpayers of Bonneville County have traditionally
supported a better education for students by approving School Plant Facility
Levies and Bonding for school buildings as needed.
PARENT CENTER LIBRARY...
The Parent Center is a resource center and learning library containing
a collection of up-to-date books, audio-visual materials, electronic learning
games and free brochures. The objectives of the Center are to help individuals
increase personal self-esteem, improve relationships within the family
and the community, and provide preschool and supplementary learning materials
for parent and student use.
PROFESSIONAL STAFF...
The District employs approximately 480 certified teachers and administrators.
Many have advanced degrees and training. Staff members are encouraged to
seek additional training and education. Graduate work is available through
Idaho State University in Pocatello, and many classes are offered locally
through the extension services of several universities, as well as through
the District. A comprehensive teacher evaluation program has been adopted
for improving teaching competencies and professional growth. A portion
of that program also provides training for administrators as well as teachers.
SCHOOL REGISTRATION...
Classes begin in late August or early September, and continue for a
total of 176 days per year. Middle Schools and High Schools pre-register
in the spring; all elementary students must register each fall. According
to state law, children registering for kindergarten must be five years
old by September 1, and are pre-registered in the spring. Parents of students
new to the District should register at the neighborhood school. Immunization
records and birth certificates must be presented at the time of registration.
SCHOOL BOARD...
The School Board consists of five elected trustees, representing zones
in the District. Board members are elected for staggered three-year terms.
Meetings of the Board are held at 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the
month. All regular meetings are announced in advance, and the public is
invited to attend. Patrons may participate in regular meetings through
a request to be placed on the agenda by calling the Superintendent's office
(208-525-4400) by 11:00 a. m. Wednesday of the week preceding the meeting.
Current Board Members are:
Craig Lords ......................... Chairman
Annette Winchester ............. Vice Chairman
Wendy Horman ........................Treasurer
Randy Haws ........................... Trustee
Dave Smith ........................... Trustee
Jamie Smith ............................ Clerk
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT...
Bonneville Joint School District has eight elementary schools, housing
grades K-5, two middle schools for grades 6-8, two high schools for grades
9-12, an alternative high school for grades 9-12 and a comprehensive special
education program. The student population of the district is approximately
7,500. About 65 percent of all students are transported to and from school.
SPECIAL EDUCATION...
The District has a comprehensive Special Education program serving the
handicapped, as well as gifted and talented students. The services include
social work, psychological testing and therapy, vocational training, prevocational
counseling, and preschool activities. Speech and hearing therapy, and homebound
teaching are also provided.
TESTING PROGRAM...
The District has a comprehensive student evaluation and testing program. Tests are administered at various grade levels to determine student programs and ability. We have a sophisticated testing program that utilizes standardized normative tests, summative tests and diagnostic tests.
Elementary students will take:
- ISAT tests in grades 2-5 (Determine proficiency in Math, Reading, Language Arts)
- IRI Tests in grades K-3 (Determine grade-level proficiency in Reading)
- Accelerated Reader tests in Reading in grades 1-5
- Early Reading Literacy Tests as a part of our District's Reading Program in grades 2-5
- Accelerated Math and Saxon Math testing in various combinations throughout the district's elementary schools
- DMA Tests in Grade 4 (Mathematics)
- DWA Tests in Grade 5 (Writing)
- NAEP Testing in Grade 4
Secondary Students will take:
- ISAT Tests in grades 6-9 (Determine proficiency in Math, Reading, Language Arts)
- 10th Grade ISAT (options exist to take this test twice/year until all parts are passed)
- Accelerated Reader testing in grades 6-7
- Accelerated Math testing in grades 6-8
- DMA Tests in Grade 6, 8 (Mathematics)
- DWA Tests in Grade 7, 9 (Writing)
- NAEP Testing in Grade 8, 12
- ACT or SAT for college/university entrance during the 12th grade
- Various End-of-Course Assessments in some classes. We are currently creating ECA's for most secondary courses and will adopt them as they are completed. Eventually we expect students to demonstrate proficiency in courses by successfully completing the course's ECA.
We currently use the results of testing to adjust classroom instruction at all levels, and are training teachers in best practices of instruction informed by assessment. We believe that testing should be a part of learning within the classroom... otherwise it obstructs a student's improvement. Our emphasis for classroom assessment is 'ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING'. We believe that we can help teachers at all levels use assessments to improve classroom instruction. We have arranged additional time for 2003-2004 for teachers to receive appropriate inservice and training that will allow this to happen.
VOTER INFORMATION...
School elections are held for approval of tax levies, bonds, and for
the selection of School Board Trustees. To vote in Idaho school elections,
a person must be eighteen years of age or older, must have resided within
the boundaries of Bonneville Joint School District No. 93, be a registered
voter and a citizen of the United States. In Trustee elections, a voter
must live in the specified school Zone.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS...
Address any inquiries concerning the School District to:
Charles J. Shackett,
Superintendent of Schools
3497 North Ammon Road
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401
(208) 525-4400