We love our community, that’s no secret! With the beautiful town square, many retail and dining options, and the wonderful people, what’s not to love! However, for families with children, these points usually aren’t the determining factors. To a family with the kids, the school district their children will attend is sometimes the most important element of a neighborhood or city…so, what should you know about Georgetown’s education system? Take a look:
Georgetown’s Education – GISD By the Numbers
Vision – Home of the most inspired students, served by the most empowered leaders.
Mission – Inspiring and empowering every learner to lead, grow, and serve.
Georgetown ISD’s Students
- Total Student Enrollment: 11,500
- Elementary School Enrollment: 5,236
- Middle School Enrollment: 2,634
- High School Enrollment: 3,630
School District Breakdown
- Elementary Schools: 10
- Middle Schools: 3
- High Schools: 2
- Alternative Schools: 3
Georgetown ISD’s Successes
- Graduation Rate: 95 percent
- Attendance Rate: 96.3 percent
- Graduates Enrolled in Texas Higher Education Institutions: 60.7 percent
Georgetown ISD’s Programs
Dual Language Enrichment Program – Georgetown ISD’s Dual Language program integrates native English speaking and Spanish speaking students in the same classroom in a 50/50 model, 50 percent instruction in English and 50 percent instruction in Spanish. The program is now offered to incoming kindergarteners through an application process at Purl, Mitchell, Carver, and Village Elementary.
SeaPerch – Georgetown ISD is offering SeaPerch for the third consecutive year. In the 2015-2016 school year, Georgetown sent 50 teams from 15 GISD campuses to compete in the SeaPerch competition; five GISD teams qualified for nationals. For more information about SeaPerch at GISD, click here.
Blended Program Pilot – GISD was selected as a site for the “Raising Blended Learners” Pilot Network. Blended learning teaches students how to combine online learning and the traditional brick-and-mortar learning. Click here for more information.
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For more information on Georgetown ISD, visit their website here.
Do you have any questions about Georgetown? We love this community and would be honored to share our knowledge with you. Contact us anytime.
There is one thing certain about the real estate market; it is always uncertain. With interest rates climbing upward, and potential policy changes, it is uncertain what 2017 may hold for the housing market. So, whether you’re an expert or a newbie in the home selling process, here are seven tips on how to sell your home in 2017:
Practice Patience – Try not to panic if your home doesn’t get any offers in its first week on the market. While several markets around the country are ultra-competitive, with homes flying off the market, the national average for a home on the market is around 50 days.
Price Your Home Competitively – A hot real estate market coupled with low inventory across the country may prompt you to price your home at a price higher than it’s worth…try not to do this! Listen to your agent and set your listing price at a competitive rate for your market.
Technology Tycoon – Technology is always changing – that’s no secret. However, it’s smart to make sure you are keeping up with the innovation. Currently, 3-D virtual reality tours are a must to make your home stand out. Also, consider drone technology – it’s gaining popularity in the real estate industry! Could it be for you? Take a look here.
In addition to these technologies, make sure to choose a real estate agent who uses “every tool in the toolbox” to market your property. In specific, ensure they use social media channels to market your property to the masses.
Take Fantastic Listing Photos – Hire a professional photographer to capture your home. The first place a buyer will see your home is on the Internet. To ensure a good first impression, hire a professional photographer to make your home’s photos stand out from the rest.
Make Your Home Shine – Before your home hits the market, consider reducing the clutter and unnecessary items. Realistically, your home should be nearly bare bones – just furniture and light decorative touches. Also, consider deep-cleaning the house – both inside, and out.
Listen to Your Agent – Your real estate agent is the expert when it comes to preparing your home for the market, determining market price, etc. Listening to your agent may help ensure that your home sells quickly and closer to asking value. They’re there to help you – try to remember that!
Weigh Costs of Improvements – Renovations, while costly, can be worth it! However, be sure to weigh the cost of improvements carefully with the value once the project is complete. You don’t want to finish a home renovation and realize you lost money!
While uncertainty is inevitable, one thing is for sure: real estate is one of the best ways to build foundational, long-term wealth. If you have any questions about how to sell your home in the Georgetown area market, contact us anytime. We are always here for you. Contact us at (512) 504-7400 or teamexcellence@thepowerof4.com.
Resources:
http://realtytimes.com/consumeradvice/sellersadvice1/item/49679-20170105-how-to-sell-your-home-in-2017
https://www.trulia.com/blog/infographic-2017-home-selling-tips/
http://www.zillow.com/agent-resources/trends-and-data/tips-and-advice/drones-real-estate-photography/