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Developing lifelong learners
Our mission at Sewell is to provide a quality education so that every student will be equipped for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship in an ever-changing society.
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What would you like to see in a GISD mobile app?
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Throughout November, we celebrate the important role parents and families play in education.
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You can still order books online.
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Learn about the upcoming 2020 census with us
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All stadium games will require bag checks and metal detector tests.
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With a special VIP pass, senior citizens over the age of 65 can get free general admission to athletic and Fine Arts events.
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Log into Skyward for your STAAR Portal access code
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4th grade took a field trip to Waco and Austin.
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On Thursday May 9, Sewell families filled the school for social emotional learning information.
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Report urgent student concerns quickly and anonymously via a new webform and app.
Calendar
Thinking about taking a Credit by Exam? Sign up for the exam by Nov. 22.
Students who intend to take a Credit by Exam on Dec. 7 will have an opportunity to test. Students must sign up for the exam by Nov. 22.
Tests like the Credit by Exam give 1-12 graders the chance to test out of curriculum dependent on age and score. Students have the opportunity to prove mastery in course requirements like language and earn course credit. Younger students may have the opportunity to move up grade levels.
Interested? Learn more about Credit by Exam.
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This Credit by Exam is reserved only for students who have registered by the Nov 22 deadline.
Tests like the Credit by Exam give 1-12 graders the chance to test out of curriculum dependent on age and score. Students have the opportunity to prove mastery in course requirements like language and earn course credit. Younger students may have the opportunity to move up grade levels.
Interested? Learn more about Credit by Exam.
Choice of School period opens today for Grades 1-12.
Last day for Choice of School ends January 27, 2020.
Festive holiday music preceded by a PTA meeting.
Enjoy some lovely holiday music performed by Sewell’s choir! Prior to the concert will be a brief PTA meeting.
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