Coming in 2024-2025: New Attendance Zones for Roberts Road & Turlington
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Waller ISD (WISD) is excited to announce the opening of two new elementary schools in August 2024:- Bryan Lowe Elementary (LES) in the Dellrose community
- Richard T. McReavy Elementary (MES) in the Bridgeland community
The opening of these schools will relieve overcrowding at both Roberts Road Elementary (RRE) and Turlington Elementary (TES). This means that the current attendance zones for TES and RRE will be updated for the 2024-2025 school year to include boundaries for LES and MES. The proposed new attendance zones for RRE, TES, LES, and MES are guided by a Population and Survey Analysts Demographic Study completed in summer 2023, and the district’s priority to limit the number of times an elementary student’s attendance zone is changed during their school career. “We have to address attendance zones due to our growth, but we also have to do what’s best for our kids and families. We are strategically planning to limit the number of necessary zoning changes,” WISD Superintendent Kevin Moran said.
CURRENT (2023-2024) Attendance Zone Maps
Overview Map - shows main roads - PDF File / PNG File
Detail Map - zoom in for street names - PDF File / PNG FilePROPOSED (2024-2025) Attendance Zone Maps
Overview Map - shows main roads - PDF File / PNG File
Detail Map - zoom in for street names - PDF File / PNG FileBefore moving forward with planning, WISD wants feedback from the affected RRE and TES families. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about elementary attendance zones are available below. After taking time to carefully review the information here, including the maps linked above and FAQs listed below, RRE and TES families are encouraged to complete the feedback form below by Wednesday, Nov. 15. District officials and the WISD Board of Trustees will seriously consider all feedback submitted via the form. The next steps in planning for the 2024-2025 attendance zones affecting RRE, TES, LES, and MES will be determined based on survey feedback. Note: Attendance zones for Fields Store Elementary, Holleman Elementary, Jones Elementary, Schultz Junior High, Waller Junior High, and Waller High School are not affected.
RRE & TES Attendance Boundary Survey & Feedback Form
Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 15
Frequently Asked Elementary School Zoning Questions
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Will students who currently attend Roberts Road ES or Turlington ES be grandfathered to finish elementary where they currently attend?
No. Due to overcrowding at Roberts Road ES and Turlington ES, and thanks to the opening of Lowe ES and McReavy ES, we must address attendance boundaries.
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Will it be mandatory for children to change schools?
Yes. Students will be required to attend the school they are zoned to unless an in-district transfer request is submitted and approved.
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Will Turlington Elementary and Roberts Road Elementary be open to in-district transfers after the rezoning?
Yes. The in-district transfer status for Turlington Elementary and Roberts Road Elementary will be changed to “Open” after the rezoning is complete and remain open pending classroom space availability. In-district transfer information is available here. In-district transfer rules and regulations apply. Note: Transportation is not provided for transfer students.
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Will teachers be rezoned/moved as well?
Yes. Waller ISD is working with its elementary teams on a balanced staffing plan for all schools that includes existing and new teacher needs.
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What was the deciding factor to use Katy Hockley Road as the boundary between Roberts Road Elementary and McReavy Elementary?
The proposed new boundary lines were drawn based on an analysis of the district’s most recent demographic study, projected student population by area, and long-range planning to minimize the number of times elementary rezoning will be necessary in the future.
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What is the long-term plan for rezoning when taking into account future schools?
Waller ISD takes a strategic approach to long-range planning. The district works with professional demographers to predict future enrollment and plan for high-density areas. Our teams are in close contact with economic development groups, realtors, and developers to monitor and adjust to planning. While Waller ISD is one of the fastest-growing school districts in the Houston area, our goal is to rezone students as few times as possible.
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How many times are we going to get rezoned?
Waller ISD’s goal is to rezone students as few times as possible.
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How often will new elementary attendance boundaries be needed?
Each time a new Waller ISD elementary school opens, attendance boundaries will be adjusted, however, the district takes a strategic approach to planning for zoning changes in order to limit the number of times a family is rezoned during their school career. The goal is that if an elementary student is rezoned, this change only occurs once during their elementary years.
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Will the elementary schools offer different programs and opportunities for kids?
At this time, all Waller ISD elementary schools offer the same academic programming as required by the Texas Education Agency for all public schools. All elementary schools offer the same specials rotations (music, physical education, STEAM [science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics] lab, and library), however after-school clubs and activities may vary.
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My child participates in a special program (ex. Dyslexia, Special Education, etc.) at his/her current school. Will that program be offered at his/her new school?
All Waller ISD elementary schools offer comprehensive programming for students from core curriculum to dyslexia needs and more. There are very few special education programs that are offered at select elementary schools only. Waller ISD works with the parents/guardians of students who are in need of special education services that are not offered at all schools to ensure students are cared for.
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Will the new schools be bilingual?
Yes. All Waller ISD elementary schools offer bilingual programming.
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Will McReavy Elementary have a morning or after-school program so parents can drop off at 6:30 a.m.?
Waller ISD is evaluating morning and after-school programs for all elementary schools.
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Who do I contact if I would be interested in starting a PTO when my children are rezoned?
Waller ISD Chief of Elementary Schools Angie Davis at adavis@wallerisd.net.
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How do I find information on parent involvement programs for Lowe Elementary?
Information on parent involvement programs will be established with the opening of the new schools. Look for more news on this topic in late spring/summer 2024.
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Are there going to be additional buses to transport students?
Yes. Waller ISD’s fleet of buses is growing to accommodate new enrollment. It is important to know that school districts nationwide are experiencing a shortage of drivers however, Waller ISD Transportation is better staffed than many of our neighboring districts. The district offers drivers competitive pay and benefits and is continually recruiting and training drivers.
