there had been a church earlier, in the 8th century. the side, north-facing porch is finished with an aluminum standing-seam roof. the cost of the construction is estimated to be 100 million. because of this, many see this position as a stepping-stone to the larger role of principal and is often used as such. for example, a softball player may think "release point" when at bat to direct her attention to the point where the pitcher releases the ball, while a golfer may say "smooth stroke" before putting to stay relaxed. in 2011, the school was rated "improvement required" by the texas education agency. 