Gonzales Independent School District

Gonzales Independent School District is a public school district based in Gonzales, Texas (USA).

Located in Gonzales County, a small portion of the district extends into Caldwell County.

The school district was recently engaged in a scandal over the use of prison jumpsuits as a way to combat violators of their dress codes. Opponents cited possible violations of the first amendment and it was rumored that the ACLU was involved.[1]

In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]

In 2021 the district realigned its grades.[3]

Schools

  • Gonzales High School (Grades 9-12)
  • Gonzales Junior High (Grades 7-8) From fall 2021 it will be grades 6-8.[3]
  • North Avenue 6th Grade Center (Grades 6) - From fall 2021 it will be North Avenue Intermediate Campus, grades 3-5.[3]
  • Gonzales Elementary (Grades 3-5) - From fall 2021 it will be grades K-2.[3]
  • East Avenue Primary (Grades 1-2) - From 2021 it will no longer be used for classes and instead will house the district headquarters and offices of curriculum and instruction, special services, and technology.[3]
  • Gonzales Primary Academy (Grades PK-K) - From fall 2021 it will be preschool and early childhood special education only.[3]

References

  1. ^ Texas High School Orders Prison Jumpsuits for Offenders of Dress Code, Associated Press, August 02, 2008
  2. ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "GISD to reconfigure schools for 2021-2022 school year". Gonzales Inquirer. 2020-12-07. Retrieved 2021-04-22.