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Newcomers 2007

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Embarq offers landline

Important Information

For A Newcomer...

telephone service to area

Killeen Independent School District serves the communities of Killeen, Harker

Heights, Nolanville, Fort Hood, and the surrounding rural areas. Expected to reach

more than visual," said Cindy Mag-

From staff reports

an enrollment of 39,000 during the 2007-08 school year, KISD employs more than

gart, retail store manager. "We invite

5,480 teachers and support personnel to serve the District’s 50 campuses.

Newcomers can set up residential

people to visit our stores to experi-

telephone service through Embarq,

ence full-service, integrated commu-

Statement of Vision:

Killeen's only local provider. Embarq

nications products and services that,

Killeen Independent School District will be a great learning organization

also provides unlimited long-distance

when combined, offer new ways for

where each student every day engages in interesting, challenging and

and wireless services, as well as Inter-

our customers to improve how they

satisfying experiences that result in profound learning.

net and satellite television services

communicate, enjoy entertainment,

through DISH Network.

play electronic games and share

District Beliefs

Embarq offers residential cus-

information."

We believe:

tomers a variety of calling plans,

Embarq stores sell converged com-

• each students is unique and can learn more and at higher levels.

including Unlimited Long Distance,

munications products and entertain-

• students will give their attention and commitment when provided engaging experiences.

as well as a variety of features, such

ment solutions using interactive dis-

• each member of the District has the responsibility to ensure quality learning experiences.

as Caller ID, Call Blocking, Message-

plays, accessible merchandise and

• we can achieve more by working together.

• every teacher is a leader and every leader is a teacher.

Line and Custom Calling Features.

electronic media platforms. Interac-

• the future of our economy and democracy depends upon the success of public school systems.

tive touch-screen monitors give cus-

Customers may individually choose

Basic Home Phone Service, Unlim-

tomers the information they need on

Therefore, we commit to continuous innovation and systemic change because of a moral obligation for

ited Long Distance, Embarq High

services such as high-speed Internet

student learning and citizenship.

Speed Internet and DISH Network

and wireless, satellite television ser-

The Fort Hood Connection

Satellite TV.

vices, as well as landline telephone

Approximately sixty percent of KISD’s students are military dependents, meaning that at one time or

services and devices.

With one call, an Embarq represen-

another, almost 10,000 students have one or both of their parents deployed defending our country. The 4th

tative can establish your wireless, res-

The store allows customers to come

Infantry Division, 1st Cavalry Division, and III Corps are headquartered at Fort Hood. These detachments

idential, Internet, long distance and

in and talk with a representative as

have been key in the country’s “War on Terror.”

satellite TV services.

well as see the latest offering of prod-

Requirements for Enrollment

This year Embarq added a retail

ucts designed to make life easier. Mag-

store to further enhance convenience

gart noted that in addition to the new

• Birth Certificate

• Student’s Social Security Card

• Immunization Record

• Proof of Residency

and services to the community.

store, military families can receive a

The new Embarq Retail Store is at

15 percent discount on products sold

Guidance and Counseling

902 W. Central Texas Expressway, next

in the store, including Embarq's full

The goal of the 90+ counselors is to help students develop their academic, career, and social/emotional

to Gold's Gym.

line of wireless telephones.

abilities. Preventive methods and interventions are being used to ensure the well-being of each student.

The new Embarq Retail Store is

The entire store is centered on pro-

The heart of the program includes guidance curriculum, responsive services, individual planning, and sys-

viding for its customers' interests and

open Mondays through Saturdays,

tem support.

needs. The design allows customers

9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Graduation From Texas to Iraq and Back

to touch and see many of the prod-

Sundays. For more information, call

For the third time in four years, KISD partnered with the U.S. Army to broadcast graduation ceremonies

ucts and services offered and to show

the retail store at (254) 628-5484.

live into Iraq so deployed family members could see their loved ones receive their diplomas. In May 2007,

how, when combined, these services

For residential or small-business

graduations were beamed into seven locations across Iraq. Private video teleconferences were also pro-

can enhance the way they communi-

services and for more accurate pric-

vided for the graduates with deployed family members. Production support was provided by the District’s

cate and enjoy entertainment.

ing and discounts, call 800-788-3500 or

television station, KISD-TV, cable channel 17.

Embarq's novel store concept re-

visit www.embarq.com. When initiat-

Transportation

ceived a national award for Store De-

ing telephone service, a deposit may

Transportation is provided free for:

sign of the Year from Chain Store Age

be required. A service representative

• elementary students who reside one or more miles from the assigned school;

magazine.

can assist customers with designing a

• middle and high school students who reside two or more miles from the assigned school;

"The award-winning store design is

complete communication package.

• students living in a hazardous area, as determined by the district; and

• students who are enrolled in Special Education and who qualify for transportation through the

Admissions, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.

Safety

Schools are proactive in initiating anti-violence and positive values programs. Activities include, but are

not limited to, an annual safety week, Campus Crimestoppers at high schools, use of over 600 digital sur-

veillance cameras at campuses, and ready-to-implement crisis management plans to ensure student safety

in a disaster, regardless of cause. The Safety Department employs 72 school crossing guards and 12 cer-

tified police officers.

The Killeen Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis on race, color, creed, national origin, reli-

gion, age, gender, or disabilities in the benefits, programs, activities, or services offered by the District.

For Newcomer Information Call 501-0065

or

Visit our Web site at www.killeenisd.org