SCHOOL NEWS
BISD approves pass/fail grading policy for year
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
As this unusual school year winds down, trustees of the Bowie Independent School District approved a one-time modification to its grading policy during a brief called session Monday night.
During its April 20 meeting Superintendent Blake Enlow told the board administrators were developing a pass-fail grading systems for grades 1-12 due to the Coronavirus crisis. That final proposal was given to the board Monday focusing on the final six-weeks of grading much of which has been online, packet or workbook.
The last week of online assignments through the eLearning lessons will be May 8-15. Instructional contact will continue for the week of May 18-21. The last day of school will be May 21.
Enlow explained it has been a difficult process trying to develop a program that is fair and equitable to all the students. The indicators describe the level of participation, progress and expectations by all students in order to receive the number grade of 100 or 69 at the end of the grading period.
Based on the pass-fail system, fail is a 69 and under where there is no progress toward accomplishing the learning provided in content specific daily activities. Pass is 70 to 100 where the student showcases progress toward accomplishing the content specific daily activities.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
Bowie Independent School District Trustees will discuss personnel issues including possible action on hiring a new high school principal when it meets at 5:30 p.m. on April 20.
An executive session is scheduled for that topic and other personnel updates as the school nears its end.
Last month the high school principal and assistant superintendent resigned as did the head boy’s basketball coach. The new coach was named this week
The regular agenda opens with recognition of high school students and staff.
Superintendent Donna Hale will provide informational updates for enrollment and attendance, intruder detection and audit report, operations reports and parent and community forum meeting comments.
The Montague County Tax Appraisal District annual financial report will be reviewed. There also will be a discussion on open enrollment for pre-kindergarten for the 2026-27.
Under action items the board will determine the financial feasibility to comply with the Texas Transportation Code regarding school bus seat belt requirements. Possible action on applying for two waiver days for missed instructional days due to snow.
Monthly reports and financials wrap the agenda.
Mark your calendar for the mandatory Jackrabbit Preview at 5:30 p.m. on April 6 in the high school cafeteria for current eighth graders in the Bowie Independent School District.
This event is designed to help students and parents prepare for a successful transition to high school. You’ll learn about academic pathways, degree plans, course offerings, extracurricular activities and ways to stay involved through the high school journey.
Explore high school course options and academic opportunities.
Learn about graduation pathways and degree plans. Ask questions and connect with campus staff. Ensure your student is ready for scheduling.
The Bowie schools music program hosted its annual cake spin on March 28. There was a live auction with caller Terry Gunter, along with the spin. All proceeds go back directly to the music students.A couple of guest conductors helped out Director German Torres. All bands, choir and color guard performed.
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