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=The RUSK SCHOOL= A K-8 TEA Exemplary Science and Technology Magnet



A Houston ISD K-8 Literacy Support Network
Rusk is a dynamic school characterized by a legacy of greatness beginning in 1902. In 1919, students representing 47 nationalities proudly stood on stage saluting the American flag. The Rusk School offered one of the first classes in the city of Houston for deaf education in 1921, sevice learning was a part of the school curriculum and students participated in various clubs and organizations such as the Literary Club, Play Festivals and Musical Theater, Savings Club, and night classes for parents which included English, child care, and financial planning.

Today, Rusk is continuing that legacy of greatness by empowering our students to meet the demands of an everchanging global society. With one of the highest mobility rates in the district Rusk has soared despited the odds. The Rusk School is committed to transforming the community through rigorous project-based learning, service learning, a dynamic curriculum, and a staff that is comitted to harnessing the potential of every single student that walks through our doors. We recognize that in order for students to be successful they must be literate. The Rusk School is deeply committed to promoting literacy-based practices that prepare students for college and career readiness. This space will be used as a one stop interactive workspace to support literacy best practices, teaching best practices, and college and career readiness for students at The Rusk School. As a faculty and staff we will engage in effective communication in a variety of formats, collaboration, and ongoing learning to increase student achievement.

The Rusk School formerly Rusk Elementary is located in the East Region of the Houston Indepenedent School District. For more information about The Rusk School please contact us.

Steven Gutierrez, Principal Shera D. Carter, Literacy Coach

2805 Garrow Houston, TX 77003-2323 HISD Rt. 11 Phone: 713-226-4543 Fax: 713-226-4546
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