1. Katy ISD offers what I want for my child.
 

2. I believe that as currently designed there is a gap between what our educational system can accomplish when compared to what is needed for 21st century learners.
 

3. For me, the challenge will always be to preserve a community identity that is familiar to residents who have lived and moved here, while also advancing the characteristics of a top quality school district.
 

4. Assuming appropriate educational standards and guidelines exist, I believe “instead of fighting students in regard to the use of digital tools, such as handheld devices, we should be encouraging their use in education.” (Scholastic Administrator, Feb., 2008)
 

5. Bill Daggett spoke of rigor, relevance, and relationships in the article, “Preparing Students for Their Future,” read for Part I of the Critical Issues Symposium. Based on Daggett’s current observations, he revised his order to be RELATIONSHIPS, RELEVANCE, and RIGOR. To what extent do you agree with his new order?
 

6. Of the following, the MOST important to me in meeting the needs of our digital natives is
 

7. As Katy ISD builds its future high schools, I recommend that we consider non-traditional models, such as high schools designed for a specialized focus like some our neighboring districts (for example, science and technology / international studies / visual and performing arts).
 

8. I feel that in Katy there are preconceived notions that inhibit our supporting changes that would enhance a student’s success?
 

9. If there are strongly held debilitating preconceived notions to what degree do I feel Katy can overcome them?