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TOP: Dr. Christopher Smith, Orthopedic Surgeon at MethodistOrthopaedic Specialists of Texas (MOST), pictured with patient,Daniel Gaugh. was the first in Fort Bend County to perform a custompartial knee replacement. For an appointment with Dr. Smith, or oneof the MOST physicians, call (281) 494-MOST (6678).

BOTTOM: Two surgeons at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital recentlyperformed Fort Bend County’s first ultrasound acceleratedthrombolysis procedure, a faster and more effective method oftreating blood clots related to deep venous thrombosis, or DVT.SurgeonUttam Tripathy, M.D. is pictured with patient, Ms. OmarWilliams. For more information or to schedule an appointment withDr. Tripathy, Dr. Mohiuddin or another cardiothoracic or vascularsurgeon in your area, please call the Methodist Sugar Land Hospitalphysician referral line at (281) 274-7500.

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U.S. Government Grants. The federalgovernment provides student aid through avariety of programs. The most prominent ofthese are Pell Grants and Federal Supple-mental Educational Opportunity Grants(FSEOGs). Pell Grants are administered bythe U.S. government. They are awarded onthe basis of college costs and a financial aideligibility index. The eligibility index takes

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In 2010-2011 this school was rated"Recognized" by the Texas EducationAgency. In 2009-2010, this school wasrated "Recognized". In 2008-2009, thisschool was rated "Recognized".Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

TAKS ResultsScale:%meeting or exceeding standardsGrade 3Reading98% (2011)91% (2010)92% (2009)Data not available for this school (2008)Data not available for this school (2007)Data not available for this school (2006)The state average for Reading was89% in 2011.

Math92% (2011)84% (2010)76% (2009)Data not available for this school (2008)Data not available for this school (2007)Data not available for this school (2006)The state average for Math was87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4Reading96% (2011)85% (2010)84% (2009)Data not available for this school (2008)Data not available for this school (2007)Data not available for this school (2006)The state average for Reading was85% in 2011.

Writing96% (2011)87% (2010)82% (2009)Data not available for this school (2008)Data not available for this school (2007)Data not available for this school (2006)The state average for Writing was90% in 2011.

Math97% (2011)88% (2010)83% (2009)Data not available for this school (2008)Data not available for this school (2007)Data not available for this school (2006)The state average for Math was88% in 2011.


Grade 5Reading100% (2011)92% (2010)88% (2009)Data not available for this school (2008)Data not available for this school (2007)Data not available for this school (2006)The state average for Reading was82% in 2011.

Science93% (2011)87% (2010)84% (2009)Data not available for this school (2008)Data not available for this school (2007)Data not available for this school (2006)The state average for Science was87% in 2011.

Math100% (2011)88% (2010)90% (2009)Data not available for this school (2008)Data not available for this school (2007)Data not available for this school (2006)The state average for Math was 81% in2011.


Scanlon OaksElementary School9000 Camp Sienna TrailMissouri City, TX 77459(281) 634-3950

In 2010-2011 this school was rated "Ex-emplary" by the Texas EducationAgency. In 2009-2010, this school wasrated "Exemplary". In 2008-2009, thisschool was rated "Exemplary".Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

TAKS ResultsScale:%meeting or exceeding standardsGrade 3Reading99% (2011)98% (2010)99% (2009)99% (2008)97% (2007)99% (2006)The state average for Reading was89% in 2011.

Math96% (2011)96% (2010)95% (2009)90% (2008)90% (2007)92% (2006)The state average for Math was87% in 2011.


Grade 4Reading98% (2011)95% (2010)100% (2009)95% (2008)94% (2007)94% (2006)The state average for Reading was85% in 2011.

Writing97% (2011)98% (2010)98% (2009)98% (2008)98% (2007)99% (2006)The state average for Writing was90% in 2011.




Science98% (2011)97% (2010)95% (2009)92% (2008)93% (2007)89% (2006)The state average for Science was87% in 2011.

Math99% (2011)98% (2010)97% (2009)92% (2008)93% (2007)96% (2006)The state average for Math was 81% in2011.


Sienna Plantation Schools3rd annual report card

Starting in spring 2012, Texas uses the State of Texas Assessment ofAcademic Readiness (STAAR) instead of the Texas Assessment ofKnowledge and Skills (TAKS). For students in grades 3 through 8, theSTAAR program will assess the same subjects that are currently assessed

on TAKS. For high school students, the 12 end-of-course (EOC) assessments(Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II, biology, chemistry, physics, English I, EnglishII, English III, world geography, world history, and U.S. history) will replace thegrade-specific assessments.

In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used totest students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in Englishlanguage arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science ingrades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.

TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students aremastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 ExitLevel TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to scoreat or above the state standard.

Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each schooland district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated understandard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized,Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated underalternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA:Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.


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In 2010-2011 this school was rated"Exemplary" by the Texas EducationAgency. In 2009-2010, this school wasrated "Exemplary". In 2008-2009, thisschool was rated "Exemplary".Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

TAKS ResultsScale: % meeting or exceedingstandardsGrade 3Reading100% (2011)99% (2010)100% (2009)98% (2008)97% (2007)98% (2006)The state average for Reading was89% in 2011.

Math99% (2011)96% (2010)97% (2009)94% (2008)94% (2007)98% (2006)The state average for Math was 87% in2011.



Writing100% (2011)99% (2010)98% (2009)95% (2008)98% (2007)97% (2006)The state average for Writing was90% in 2011.




Science97% (2011)95% (2010)96% (2009)90% (2008)94% (2007)99% (2006)The state average for Science was87% in 2011.



Billy BainesMiddle School9000 Sienna Ranch RdMissouri City, TX 77459(281) 634-6870

In 2010-2011 this school was rated"Academically Acceptable" by theTexas Education Agency. In 2009-2010,this school was rated "Recognized". In2008-2009, this school was rated"Academically Acceptable".Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

TAKS ResultsScale: % meeting or exceedingstandardsGrade 6Reading85% (2011)89% (2010)95% (2009)94% (2008)94% (2007)Data not available for this school (2006)The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math85% (2011)85% (2010)83% (2009)86% (2008)74% (2007)Data not available for this school (2006)The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.


Grade 7Reading89% (2011)89% (2010)87% (2009)85% (2008)90% (2007)Data not available for this school (2006)The state average for Reading was86% in 2011.

Writing95% (2011)96% (2010)93% (2009)88% (2008)97% (2007)Data not available for this school (2006)The state average for Writing was94% in 2011.



Grade 8Reading96% (2011)98% (2010)97% (2009)96% (2008)92% (2007)Data not available for this school (2006)The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies95% (2011)97% (2010)91% (2009)91% (2008)90% (2007)Data not available for this school (2006)The state average for Social Studieswas 95% in 2011.

Science80% (2011)82% (2010)73% (2009)73% (2008)68% (2007)Data not available for this school (2006)The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.



Ridge PointHigh School500 Waters Lake BlvdMissouri City, TX 77459(281) 634-1000

In 2010-2011 this school was rated "AcademicallyAcceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. Thisschool did not receive a rating in 2009-2010 or2008-2009.Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

TAKS ResultsScale: % meeting or exceeding standardsGrade 9Reading96% (2011)Data not available for this school (2010, 2009, 2008,2007, 2006)The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math84% (2011)Data not available for this school (2010, 2009, 2008,2007, 2006)The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.


Grade 10Social Studies95% (2011)Data not available for this school (2010, 2009, 2008,2007, 2006)The state average for Social Studies was 93% in2011.

Science87% (2011)Data not available for this school (2010, 2009, 2008,2007, 2006)The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts96% (2011)Data not available for this school (2010, 2009, 2008,2007, 2006)The state average for English Language Arts was91% in 2011.

Math85% (2011)Data not available for this school (2010, 2009, 2008,2007, 2006)The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.


Grade 11Social StudiesData not available for this school (2011, 2010, 2009,2008, 2007, 2006)The state average for Social Studies was 99% in2011.

ScienceData not available for this school (2011, 2010, 2009,2008, 2007, 2006)The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language ArtsData not available for this school (2011, 2010, 2009,2008, 2007, 2006)The state average for English Language Arts was95% in 2011.

MathData not available for this school (2011, 2010, 2009,2008, 2007, 2006)The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.



AmblyopiaBy Dr. Sonhui Chung

Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is avision development disorder in whichan eye fails to achieve normal visualacuity, even with corrective lenses.

Amblyopia begins during infancy and early child-hood. In most cases, only one eye is affected. Butin some cases, reduced visual acuity can occur inboth eyes. If amblyopia is detected early in lifeand treated, reduced vision can be avoided. How-ever, if left untreated, it can result in severe visualdisability in the affected eye, including legal blind-ness.

Amblyopia Signs and Symptoms: Becauseamblyopia typically is a problem of infant visiondevelopment, symptoms of the condition can bedifficult to discern. However, a common cause ofamblyopia is strabismus. If you notice your babyor young child has crossed eyes or some other ap-parent eye misalignment, schedule an appoint-ment for a children's eye exam immediately.

Another clue that your child may have am-

blyopia is if he or she cries or fusses when youcover one eye. This may suggest that the eyeyou have covered is the "good" eye, and thatthe uncovered eye is amblyopic, causingblurred vision.

Causes of Amblyopia: Strabismus is themost common cause of amblyopia. To avoiddouble vision caused by poorly aligned eyes,the brain ignores the visual input from themisaligned eye, leading to amblyopia in thateye. This type is called strabismic amblyopia.

Sometimes, amblyopia is caused by unequalrefractive errors in the two eyes, despite per-fect eye alignment. For example, one eye mayhave significant uncorrected nearsightednessor farsightedness, while the other eye does not.In such cases, the brain relies on the eye thathas less uncorrected refractive error and"tunes out" the blurred vision from the othereye, causing amblyopia in that eye from disuse.This type is called refractive amblyopia.

Amblyopia Treatment: Insome cases of refractive ambly-opia, normal vision can beachieved simply by fully correct-ing the refractive errors in botheyes with glasses or contactlenses. Usually, however, at leastsome patching of the "good" eyeis needed to force the brain topay attention to the visual inputfrom the amblyopic eye and en-able normal vision developmentto occur in that eye. Patching maybe required for several hours eachday or even all day long and maycontinue for weeks or months.

Treatment of strabismicamblyopia often involves sur-gery to straighten the eyes, fol-lowed by eye patching andoften some form of visiontherapy to help both eyes worktogether equally as a team. Asan optometrist that has treatedmany amblyopic children, aswell as my own daughter, Ican’t stress enough the impor-tance of early detection witheye examinations. To schedulean appointment, please call:(281) 778-2020. ■

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Center district of Sugar Land, an areathat is well-known, easy to find, providesplenty of free parking and has numerous,excellent restaurants within walkingdistance.

Third, is the quality of the TSOSreception area, conference rooms and office

suites. Almost every client who visits theRomano Law Office comments on itsbeauty. Considering he had no furniturewhen he relocated, it is beneficial thatfurniture is included in the lease.

Attorney Romano believes TSOS givestenants instant credibility. A receptionist toanswer phones and greet clients has been agreat help in building his business. “ThoughI’ve only been practicing in this area for lessthan a year, having an office in such a nicebuilding, located in a well-known, upscaledistrict, gives me a leg up on mycompetition,” he says.

For your probate, trust, estatelitigation, and estate planning needs,please contact Paul Romano, Attorney atLaw by calling (281) 242-0995 or visiting2245 Texas Drive, Suite 300. ■

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