Power of Choice

MISD’s two-way dual language programs will allow Spanish and English native speakers the opportunity to learn two languages through cooperative learning and collaboration. The programs will also allow students to be college and career ready by becoming bilingual, bi-literate and multicultural.

Available locations: D.P. Morris Elementary School and Erma Nash Elementary School
Grade levels: Kindergarten

2019 Parent Information Meeting - All meetings will take place from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. on the following dates and sites.

• March 21, 2019 - Erma Nash Elementary
• March 28, 2019 - D. P. Morris Elementary
• April 4, 2019 - R.L. Anderson Building
• April 11, 2019 - R.L. Anderson Building
• April 25, 2019 - R.L. Anderson Building

Application Window - March 21, 2019 - April 26, 2019 | Apply Online

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Dual Language Timeline

The Martha Reid Leadership Academy will challenge students to take ownership of their own learning and become leaders of today and future leaders of tomorrow. This school will develop students to lead locally, nationally and globally and to empower students to become productive citizens by preparing students for college and career, community leadership and purposeful living in the 21st century.

The Tarver-Rendon School of Agricultural Leadership will teach core content and leadership skills through agricultural-based experiences. The “Planting the Seed” program will include classroom and field experiences and opportunities to work with Ben Barber Innovation Academy agriculture students and staff. The students will also frequently access the Ron Whitson Science Agricultural Center and the Tarver-Rendon Discovery Park.

Available locations: Martha Reid Elementary School and Tarver-Rendon Elementary School
Grade levels: Grades K-4

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The Jerry Knight STEM Academy is an advanced academic program designed to provide a rigorous and focused course of study emphasizing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

The mission of the academy is to give learners a voice and choice to explore, create and innovate within real-world situations. Coursework is advanced and integrates project/problem-based learning with open learning environments.

Available location: Jerry Knight STEM Academy
(behind Brooks Wester Middle School)
Grade levels: Sixth grade (will eventually expand to grades 6-8)

The Jerry Knight STEM Academy application window for the 2019-20 school term is Dec. 3, 2018 - Jan. 11, 2019 at 4 p.m. Obtain academy overview information and submit your application here.

STEM Academy Brochure
Are You STEM?
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For even more information, including upcoming parent informational meetings, visit the Jerry Knight STEM Academy website.

Available location: Timberview High School
Grade levels: Ninth grade (will eventually expand to grades 9-12)

The Early College High School application window for the 2019-20 school term is Nov. 26, 2018 - Jan. 11, 2019. Get admissions & recruitment information and submit your application here.

Early College High School Brochure
Are You ECHS?
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For more information about ECHS, including upcoming parent/informational sessions, please visit the ECHS website.

Frontier High School is a state-of-the-art, innovative high school campus that focuses on post high school graduation preparatory programs. Students have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma, industry-recognized certificate, professional licensure and college hours. Students focus on certain areas of study, such as the Health Science Academy, that allow students to begin earning college credit hours through the Health Science Program at the Tarrant County College Trinity River East Campus (TREC).

Available location: Frontier High School
Grade levels: Grades 11-12

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