Discovery's Summer Reading Program

Discovery is opening its library every Thursday in July! Students will be able to check books out and take Accelerated Reader quizzes. Click the link for more details...

Search Discovery's Library From Home!

Follow this link to search for books in Discovery's library. Just click on "Discovery School of the Arts" and then click on the "Catalog" tab. You can browse for books by Title, Author, AR Points, AR Level and availability.

Study Island

This year Discovery is evaluating Study Island. This internet based program provides excellent practice in preparation for state testing in May. Discovery students in 3rd through 6th grade are encouraged to use this at home. WARNING: MAY IMPROVE TEST SCORES!!!

Parent Access to Accelerated Math and Accelerated Reader

Click here to request access to your child's reports. Once you reach the Renaissance Learning web page click on "Parent" and then click on "Request Parent/Guardian Access." Fill in information about your children and provide a WORKING email address so your login info can be sent to you. You should receive information about your account within a week.

Accelerated Reader Book Levels and Points Lookup

This new link brings you to a Renaissance Learning website that allows you to lookup points and levels for almost all children's books. If the quiz is listed here then we have that quiz at Discovery. Use the "Advanced Search" to find books within your child's reading level. Also look at the "Collections" tab where you can search for book collections, such as all Newbery award winners.

What's for lunch?

Click this link to see the June lunch menu.

Bus Schedules

Click here to see schedules for Discovery's school bus routes.

Regular Day Lunch and Recess Schedules...

Would you like to know when school begins and ends; or when your child goes to lunch or recess? This schedule is for our full day schedule.

Minimum Day Schedule

This is our Friday schedule.

2007-2008 VESD Calendar

Follow this link to see the 2007-2008 calendar for Discovery.

2008-2009 VESD Calendar

This is the calendar for next year.

Cell Phones

We have seen an increase in the number of cell phones on campus. In accordance with VESD Board Policy 5131 (b), the following guidelines will ensure continuation of a positive learning environment:

• Cell phones may not be used during school hours and are to be stored in backpacks or purses. This includes lunch and recess.
• It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the cell phone is turned off.
• Students are not allowed to take pictures using their phone.
• Discovery School is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged cell phones.

Trimester Dates

First Trimester: September 5, 2007 - December 7, 2007
Second Trimester: December 10, 2007 - March 7, 2008
Third Trimester: March 10, 2008 - June 6th, 2008

Snow And Inclement Weather

In the event school is canceled due to inclement weather, local radio stations (Y102, KATJ, Y105, or 960 TALK radio) will announce any closure beginning at 6:00 a.m.