•  8th grade to 9th grade orientation
• The Parenting Center offers free workshops
• TOPCAT - Texas Online Preparation for College Admissions Tests
Students can prepare for the SAT and ACT, 24 hours a day, seven
days a week, FREE of charge.
• PARENTS: check out the MISD Internet Safety information page
• New Partnership Produces DVD on Teen Alcohol Awareness
The Texas PTA and the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas have formed a partnership to produce "Party 101: Consequences," a new teen alcohol awareness DVD. The goal of the partnership is to save lives by educating teens, their families, and their educators about the negative consequences of underage drinking.
To order this free teen alcohol awareness DVD or schedule a free workshop, visit the Texas PTA Web site (then click on the "Party 101: Consequences" icon on the left side of the page). Questions about this initiative of the Texas PTA may be directed to Isaac Simon, Texas PTA Director of Marketing at 800.TALK.PTA ext. 205 or isimon@txpta.org
• The City of Mansfield Public Library, through a program called Learning Express, provides free access to practice tests and study materials for the ACT, SAT, AP exams, THEA, GED, ASVAB, and many more. Elementary through High School Skills Improvement tutorial courses are also available in the following categories: Math, Reading, Writing/Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms, and Spelling.
Students can access Learning Express from home or from one of the library's computers - a library card is all that is needed. Call or stop by the Mansfield Public Library for more information on how to use this service, or for a complete list of all the tests and courses available through Learning Express. To get started, visit the library webpage and click on "Online Databases."
• Increase in math and science requirements for diploma
• College Prep Timeline
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