Sharyland North Junior High School

Initial Designation: 2016

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School Details

  • Principal: Ivan Karr
  • District: Sharyland
  • County: Hidalgo
  • Community: Suburban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Instructional strategies include a variety of challenging and engaging activities
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Highly personalized environment (e.g., teams, houses, advisory, etc.) that supports student development
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Plan for school improvement that is organized, communicated, and acted upon
  • Social Equity - Every student has an adult advocate at our school

Description

Sharyland North Junior High School delivers a rigorous junior high experience anchored in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, with structured lessons that build strong literacy, problem solving, and academic vocabulary. Grade level teams plan common units and interdisciplinary projects, helping students connect learning across classes while practicing research, collaboration, and presentation skills. An advisory period supports goal setting, organization, and social emotional growth, and data driven intervention blocks provide targeted reading and math support alongside enrichment options. Electives broaden interests through band, choir, orchestra, theater, visual arts, robotics, and technology applications, and athletics and physical education develop fitness and leadership. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and restorative practices reinforce clear expectations and respectful relationships. Families can feel assured that students are known, supported, and challenged each day.
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