Making Our Schools Safer
Check out the website below to learn more about creating safer schools.
http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/

2008-2009 Calendar

Notice of Election

We believe that:

1. All students can learn.
2. The basic needs of a child must be met before addressing academic needs.
3. The school environment must be safe, nurturing, and fair.
4. Education must meet students' individual needs.
5. Emphasis should be on academic and life skills.
6. Education should motivate in students the desire to succeed.
7. School personnel must be qualified professionals who have high expectations for themselves and students.
8. Education must be a TEAM effort based on effective communication among parents, students, school personnel, and community members.
9. Discipline is essential part of the learning process.

The mission of the Burton Independent School District is to provide the highest quality education possible to meet the individual needs of all students, emphasizing academic and life skills in a motivating, disciplined, nurturing environment through a collaborative effort among district personnel, students, parents, and the community.

Attention:

Private Non-Profit Schools within the boundaries of the

Burton Independent School District

Burton, Texas

 Burton Elementary, a Title I School, issues the following:

No Child Left Behind Program Specific Assurances

 The Burton Independent School District will provide services to eligible students attending private elementary and secondary schools in accordance with section 1120 (Participation of Children Enrolled in Private Schools), and timely, ongoing, and meaningful consultation with private school officials regarding such services. [P.L. 107-110, Section 1112(c)(1)(E)].

A Scholarship Fund in Mrs. Patterson's name has been established.
Contributions may be sent to either of the Burton School campuses.