Friendswood ISD

Friendswood Public School Information

The Friendswood Independent School District was established on December 21, 1948. The district covers 15 square miles and borders the Alvin, Pearland and Clear Creek school districts. Fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency, the district's curriculum emphasizes basic academic skills, higher academic thinking skills, and cooperative learning strategies. The district is dedicated to meeting the needs of students of all levels of ability.

Technology is an integral part of the curriculum on all campuses. Each campus has self-contained computer labs and at least one portable wireless lab. Schools are fully networked and each classroom has computers available for teaching, research, and communication.

Foreign language instruction in Spanish, French, and German is offered from sixth through twelfth grade, Latin classes in ninth through twelfth grades, with advanced independent study available. The high school is also involved in cooperative projects with local colleges in applied technology.

FISD offers its students varied learning opportunities from robotics to the outdoor nature center with time lapsed photography to capture real world learning experiences. The District has high expectations for its students in both academics and extracurricular programs. Character Education is emphasized in all curriculum at all levels.

Friendswood ISD
302 Laurel
Friendswood, TX 77546

281-482-1267

Bales Intermediate
211 Stadium Lane
Friendswood, TX 77546

281-482-8255

Cline Elementary
505 Briarmeadow
Friendswood, TX 77546

281-482-1201

Westwood Elementary 
506 W. Edgewood
Friendswood, TX 77546

281-482-3341

Windsong Intermediate
2100 W. Parkwood
Friendswood, TX 77546

281-482-0111

Friendswood Jr. High
402 Laurel
Friendswood, TX 77546

281-482-7818

Friendswood High School
702 Greenbriar
Friendswood, TX 77546

281-482-3413

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Riding the Bus Safety Tips

1.Have a safe place to wait for your bus, away from traffic and the street.

2. Stay away from the bus until it comes to a complete stop and the driver signals you to enter.

3. When being dropped off, exit the bus and walk ten giant steps away from the bus. Keep a safe distance between you and the bus. Also, remember that the bus driver can see you best when you are back away from the bus.

4. Use the handrail to enter and exit the bus.

5. Stay away from the bus until the driver gives his/her signal that it's okay to approach.

6. Be aware of the street traffic around you. Drivers are required to follow certain rules of the road concerning buses, however, not all do. Protect yourself and watch out!

Walking and Biking to School

1. Mind all traffic signals and/or the crossing guard - never cross the street against a light, even if you don't see any traffic.

2. Walk your bike through intersections.

3. Walk with a buddy.

4. Wear reflective material, it makes you more visible to street traffic.

Riding in a Car

1. You might have heard before that most traffic crashes occur close to home, they do.

2. Safety belts are the best form of protection passengers have in the event of a crash.

3. You are four times more likely to be seriously injured or killed if ejected from the vehicle in a crash.

Everyone needs to be buckled up properly. That means older kids in seat belts, younger kids in booster seats and little kids in child safety seats.

 

BACKPACK SAFETY

Choosing the right backpack. Look for the following:

Wide, padded shoulder straps - Narrow straps can dig into shoulders. This can cause pain and restrict circulation.
 
Padded back - A padded back protects against sharp edges on objects inside the pack and increases comfort.

To prevent injury when using a backpack, do the following:

Pack light. The backpack should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of the student's body weight.

Always use both shoulder straps. Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can strain muscles. Wearing a backpack on one shoulder may increase curvature of the spine.

Organize the backpack to use all of its compartments. Pack heavier items closest to the center of the back.

Use a rolling backpack. This type of backpack may be a good choice for students who must tote a heavy load. Remember that rolling backpacks still must be carried upstairs. And they may be difficult to roll in snow.

CHECKLIST FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Is your child registered? When is the first day of school? What time does school start?
 
What time is lunch? Can your child buy it at school, and how much will it cost? Will she need a snack?
 
Have you filled out all the health forms or emergency contact forms that have been sent home?
 
Have any new health problems developed in your child over the summer that will affect her school day? Does the school nurse know about this condition, or is an appointment set up to discuss it?
 
If your child needs to take medication at school on the first day, have arrangements been made for this?
 
Does your youngster know where she is going after school (e.g., home, babysitter)? Does she know how she will get there? If you will not be there when she arrives, does she know who will be responsible for her, what the rules are, and how to get help in an emergency?

 
 
First Grade

Bottle of Elmer's Glue
Box of Tissue
Gym Shoes
No. 2 Pencils
Large Eraser
Metal Scissors (such as Fiskar's)
Writing Tablets
Pocket Folders
Paint Shirt
Crayola or Prang Watercolor Paints
Book Bag or Backpack
Box of Zip-Lock Bags
Box of Washable Markers
Ruler (inches & centimeters)
Box of Crayola Crayons (16 or more)
Pencil Sharpener
 
Second Grade

Bottle of Elmer's Glue
Large Box of Tissue
Gym Shoes
No. 2 Pencils
Large Eraser
Metal Scissors
Writing Paper or Notebooks
Paint Shirt
Crayola or Prang Watercolor Paints
Box of Zip-Lock Bags
Box of Washable Markers
Colored Pencils
Set of Watercolor Markers
Ruler (inches & centimeters)
Box of Crayola Crayons
Folder with Pockets
Pencil Sharpener
Third Grade

Box of Crayons
Set of Watercolor Markers
Old Shirt
Ruler (inches & centimeters)
No. 2 Pencils
Pocket Folders
Box of Tissue
Set of Markers
Gym Shoes
Box of Crayons
Large Eraser
Bottle of Elmer's Glue
Writing Paper or Notebooks*
Colored Pencils
Pointed Scissors



 
Fourth Grade

Folder with Pockets
Set of Watercolor Paints
No. 2 Pencils
Ruler (inches & centimeters)
Box of Crayons
Bottle of Elmer's Glue
Pointed Scissors
Spiral Notebook and/or leaf paper
Box of Tissue
Gym Shoes
Red Pencils
Set of Water Based Markers
Large Eraser





 
Fifth Grade

No. 2 Pencils
Blue or Black Ballpoint Pens
Red Pens
Large Eraser
Large Box of Tissue
Watercolor Markers
Pointed Scissors
Pocket Folders
Ruler (inches & centimeters)
Wide Ruled Notebook Paper
Spiral Notebooks
Crayons






 
 

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