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School Safety Measures at Killeen ISD

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 Killeen Independent School District is the 4th most diverse school district in the state of Texas. With over 50 campuses and 6,100 employees, Killeen ISD provides a safe learning environment to create a positive experience for 45000+ students.  Killeen ISD implements extensive safety measures to create a secure environment. Here are some of the school safety measures taken at Killeen ISD: Proactive Safety Measures  Security Vestibules & Perimeter Fencing Cameras to monitor campuses Adherence to Texas School Safety Standard Response Protocol & all required drills KISD performs annual intruder testing  Facility Safety Measures Single points of entry at all schools for visitors Threat assessment teams are deployed at every school Campus security vestibules with buzzer controls Outside key boxes for local law enforcement Metal Detectors at the secondary level All campuses are equipped with Door Locking System  All doors (exterior and interior) are locked at all time Annual crisis

Career Planning For High School Students at Killeen ISD

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 Killeen ISD provides educational and career planning opportunities to help students advance toward a successful future. Some of the programs & resources offered by Killeen ISD to facilitate career planning for high school students are: KISD STEM Program STEM High School program at Killeen ISD offers a technology-enriched curriculum to promote students' analytical, critical, and innovative thinking. It provides project-based learning opportunities to empower students and inspire them to become self-motivated, adept, and lifelong learners. This program aims to provide students ample opportunities to earn post-secondary course credit prior to high school graduation and increase their capacity to succeed in STEM courses in college. Naviance College and Career Planning Tools Killeen ISD students can access the Naviance system from seventh grade through high school graduation. The system allows students to identify their strengths, interests, and learning styles.  Students can asses