Category Archives: Schools in Frisco ISD

Why School Zoning is Important to Consider When Buying a New Home

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One reason parents look for new homes for sale in Frisco, Texas is the public school system. The exemplary rated Frisco Independent School District is one of the fastest growing districts in the state.  It serves residents of Frisco, as well as some portions of Plano, Little Elm, and McKinney.

Even though the district has been growing at a fast pace, the boundaries haven’t changed since 1902. That means you’re not limited to looking for new homes for sale in Frisco, Texas.  Landon Homes’ Lakeview neighborhoods in Little Elm are all zoned for Frisco ISD schools. In fact, Robertson Elementary School is located right in the community.

The Frisco ISD has been able to keep boundaries the same by building new schools within the zoned area, or by modifying existing schools to accommodate new students. The district currently plans to modify its high schools in this way, to save construction and operating funds, while meeting the goals of having smaller schools and providing stability.

Small schools are an attractive feature to parents, since they allow more students to be involved in activities and for meaningful relationships to develop between students and teachers. Student test scores in the district continue to improve, and are well above state and national averages.  About 90 percent of graduating seniors plan to continue their education at a college, university, technical school, or the military as well.

The Frisco ISD is a leader in technology too; elementary and secondary schools all have computer labs and distance learning equipment for virtual field trips. Classrooms are equipped with document cameras, wireless keyboards, ‘smart tablets’ and student response systems for interaction and immediate feedback.

If you’d like to interact with one of the best home builders in North Dallas, visit the Landon Homes website. In addition to the Lakeview communities in Little Elm, Landon builds high quality, affordable new homes for sale in Frisco, Texas and McKinney. With a repertoire of more than 40,000 homes, the Landon team offers an unmatched wealth of talent, expertise, and enthusiasm. Experience the Landon difference today.

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What Makes the Frisco Independent School District Exemplary?

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Thinking of buying a new home in Frisco, TX? One of the many benefits of living in this community is the quality of education students receive here. The Frisco Independent School District (ISD) is an exemplary rated school district and one of the fastest growing in the state and nation.

School administrators and the citizens of Frisco are committed to providing their children with a quality education. The district has enough funds on hand to continue building new schools that maintain a small, personal learning environment. Having smaller schools enables more students to be involved in outside activities, and allows for meaningful relationships to develop between students and teachers.

Living in a new home in Frisco, TX means your children will have access to the latest educational technology. Computer labs are available in the elementary and secondary schools; classrooms are equipped with projectors, educational videos, wireless keyboards and smart tablets.

The Frisco ISD offers students the opportunity to push themselves academically. High school students can take Advanced Placement and Honors courses, and dual credit classes with Collin County Community College. A variety of athletic programs are also offered as well as clubs and activities including Band, National Honor Society, Drill team/Dance, Academic Decathalon, Drama, Robotics and more.

Students in the Frisco ISD score well above the state and national averages too. More than 75 percent of seniors take one or more college entrance exams, and 90 percent of graduates plan to continue their education.

Parents who buy a new home in Frisco, TX will also appreciate the safety measures school officials have taken to protect students. Digital technology and high resolution cameras capture images in common areas, parking lots and building entrances to deter poor behavior. Controlled access and advanced visitor registration systems are in place as well.

These are just some of the benefits that your family will enjoy when you buy a new home in Frisco, TX.  You’ll also find a family-friendly atmosphere, exceptional arts, entertainment, and recreation facilities. To find the perfect source for your new home, look no further than Landon Homes. Rated as one of the finest home builders in North Dallas, Landon engineers better built, affordable green homes for sale in premier Frisco neighborhoods. Contact us today to schedule your new home tour.

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5 Hottest Interior Design Trends for 2010

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Stability and familiarity, as well a note of optimism.

Those are some of the interior design trends consumers will see in new home models this year.

Interior design experts say these are the five hottest trends for 2010: 

>Eco chic – Designers are promoting the green movement, with environmentally friendly products including reclaimed wood.

>Forever classics – Homes feature timeless, soft, familiar lines.

>Neutral bodies – Soft and cozy casual elegance is portrayed with the use of cream palettes, caramel, mocha and gray colors.

>Metallic magic – Home fixtures will feature gold, silver and bronze finishes, mixed with woods. The metallic fixtures are low luster, providing an edge of elegance.

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A Bright Side to the Housing Bust

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EnclaveAtLakeviewLifestyleCNN Staff Writer, Les Christie, writes “Homebuying has not been this affordable in a generation.”  Falling home prices along with the $8,000 federal tax credit for home buyers is creating an incredible home buying opportunity for first time buyers.  Empty Nesters who are rethinking their current living conditions and downsizing or buying a second home also appreciate the more affordable pricing.

For buyers in all stages of life, good schools, good value and an improved quality of life are important considerations when making a decision about where to buy a new home.  Landon Homes, a North Dallas homebuilder, is counting on the fact that their community, The Enclave at Lakeview, has something for North Dallas area new home first time buyers as well as empty nesters:  good schools, four amenity centers, one story and two story floorplans with great value and an easy commute to key business, shopping and entertainment areas.

The Enclave at Lakeview offers some of the best prices in the Frisco Independent School District. Located in Little Elm just east of Lake Lewisville, this master-planned community includes four amenity centers, with pools, parks, trails, and more. Lakeview is served by Frisco’s newest and best schools. Panther Creek Parkway leads directly from the Tollway into the community. Frisco’s key business, shopping and entertainment areas are just 10 minutes away.

New homes in The Enclave at Lakeview are affordably priced from the $150’s.  If you’re a first time home buyer and want a new home in the Frisco ISD, time and opportunity are running out.  In order to qualify for the $8,000 tax credit, you must close on or before November 30th and currently there are two homes at The Enclave that can meet that timeframe.  For more information, contact Tanya Smith anytime by phone at 214-707-0347 or just click on our LIVE CHAT feature throughout the Landon Homes website for speedy answers to all of your new home questions.

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Frisco ISD Homebuilder Building in Good School District

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Frisco ISD Homebuilder Understands the importance of a Good School District

Unlike Many District around the Country, Frisco ISD is Growing 12-30 percent annually.

In many school districts around the country, teachers have been laid off, school budgets are being cut and enrollment is down.  That’s not the case in the Frisco ISD which is located 30 miles north of Dallas and serves residents of Collin and Denton Counties and residents of Frisco, and some portions of Plano, Little Elm, and McKinney.

Frisco ISD is at the top of the fastest growing school districts in the country and has a 10% increase in enrollment this year.  As the district grows and continues to add schools, the district’s commitment to academic excellence and its focus on providing the best learning opportunities also grows.   Test scores continue to improve and are well above the state and national averages. More than 75 percent of Frisco ISD’s seniors take one or more of the college entrance exams, and approximately 90 percent of their graduating seniors plan to continue their education following high school.

The school district is growing because many people are choosing to plant roots in the Frisco area. The Frisco ISD  is located in a suburb of Dallas-Fort Worth that still has room to grow.  A well-respected Frisco ISD Homebuilder, John Landon, owner of Landon Homes, recognizes the importance of building new homes in areas that have a well-regarded and highly rated school district.  According to Landon, “As a company we will always make sure we are in the right location, with the right product at the right price and in the right school district.  Homes in good school districts like Frisco ISD appraise well.  Home buyers with and without kids realize that a good school district will help keep and increase their home values.”

Although they will be expanding to other cities in the DFW area, currently Landon Homes builds exclusively in the Frisco ISD because there are so many opportunities and the demand is there.  This area is a rapidly growing suburb of Dallas and one of the fastest growing areas in the United States.

To find out more about the Frisco ISD, visit one of Landon Homes’ five new home communities in the Frisco Independent School District (ISD) or log on to www.LandonHomesUSA.com.

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