Power of Choice

Mansfield ISD has five STEM academies. These academies are centrally focused on immersing students in hands-on learning emphasized with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in mind. 

The Tarrant County College (TCC) Southeast Early College High School at Timberview allows students to be immersed in a college-going culture in all courses. The school also gives students an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and associate degree (up to 60 credit hours).

Parent Meetings

• Nov. 18, 2024 // 6:00-7:00 p.m. (ECHS/THS Library)
• Dec. 10, 2024 // 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Mansfield Performing Arts Center)
• Dec. 13, 2024 // 6:00 p.m. (via Teams Live)
• Missed a parent meeting? View the recording.

Application Process and Criteria

1. Before applying, review the application process and criteria.
2. Apply Here. (The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.)

For more information, download our ECHS FAQs or visit the Early College High School website.

The fine arts academies will provide students with a rigorous academic environment while encouraging artistic exploration and integration. The program, which places a stronger emphasis on the visual and performing arts than is typically present in a traditional elementary and intermediate school setting, will give students the opportunity to delve deeper into the creative disciplines of theatre, art, music and dance.

The academies are offered to grades 3-6 and available by application only. Programs are located at Brenda Norwood Elementary School, Kenneth Davis Elementary School, Alma Martinez Intermediate School and Cross Timbers Intermediate School.

Placement into an academy is determined by the student's current attendance zone. All students wishing to be in the fine arts academy must apply, even if they are zoned to one of the schools. Upon the completion of the sixth grade year, students may return to their zoned comprehensive middle school campus or apply for a transfer to another MISD comprehensive middle school. (Please note, the submission of a transfer request does NOT automatically guarantee a seat at the requested campus.)

Parent Meetings

• Norwood Fine Arts Academy
  • Nov. 12, 2024 // 5:30-6:00 p.m. (Norwood Fine Arts)
  • Nov. 13, 2024 // 6:00-6:30 p.m. (Norwood Fine Arts)
• Davis Fine Arts Academy
  • Dec. 10, 2024 // 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Davis Fine Arts Virtual Link)
  • Nov. 12, 2024 // 5:30-6:00 p.m. (In-person)
  • If you missed the meeting, watch the recording.
• Martinez Fine Arts Academy
  • Nov. 12, 2024 // 6:15-7:15 p.m. (Martinez Fine Arts)
  • Nov. 14, 2024 // 6:00-6:30 p.m. (Martinez Fine Arts Virtual Session)
  • Missed the parent meeting? Watch a recording.
• Cross Timbers Fine Arts Academy
  • Nov. 14, 2024 // 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Cross Timbers Fine Arts Virtual Link)
  • Nov. 13, 2024 // 5:45-6:30 p.m. (In-person)

Application Process and Criteria

1. Before applying, review the application process and criteria. (You can view each Fine Arts academy information before applying.)
2. Apply Here. (The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.)

For more information, download the MISD Fine Arts Academies FAQs (descargar la versión en español)

The Summit P-TECH Academy offers students the opportunity to pursue college credit, work-based learning and industry-recognized certifications in computer programming and software development. 

There are numerous benefits associated with attending Summit's P-TECH Academy. Students have an opportunity to earn tuition-free college credit, obtain a Level I Certificate in Programming through Tarrant County College (TCC) and participate in work-based learning opportunities with our industry partner, Mouser Electronics — all while getting their high school diploma.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, software developers and programmers have a higher than average job outlook and occupations within these fields are expected to grow as much as 25 percent in the next 10 years. In addition, software developers can earn up to $120k per year while computer programmers can earn as much as $93k annually.

Accepted students will attend the school-within-a-school for their entire high school career and benefit from real-world experiences like job shadowing, internships and mentorships with Mouser.

Parent Meetings

• December 2, 2024 (Summit High School) // 6:00-7:30 p.m.
• December 10, 2024 (Teams) // 6:00-7:30 p.m. Link to join Meeting
• PTECH Parent Presentation 2024
• Missed a parent meeting? View the presentation.

Application Process and Criteria

1. Before applying, review the application process and criteria. 
2. Apply Here. (The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.)

For more information, visit the Summit P-TECH page.

MISD’s two-way dual language program (TWDL) allows Spanish and English native speakers the opportunity to learn two languages through cooperative learning and collaboration.

The program also allows students to be college and career ready by becoming bilingual, bi-literate and multicultural. The program is currently available at D.P. Morris Elementary School, Erma Nash Elementary School and the Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy.

To apply, please visit the Two-Way Dual Language Program webpage.

Parent Meetings

• Nov. 19 // 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. // RL Anderson - 1016 Magnolia Street 
• Nov. 21 // 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. // RL Anderson - 1016 Magnolia Street 
• Dec. 10 // 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. // RL Anderson - 1016 Magnolia Street 
• Dec. 12 // 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. // RL Anderson - 1016 Magnolia Street 
• Jan. 16 // 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. // Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy // 2122 W. Nathan Lowe Rd Arlington, TX 76017

No recording, must attend the in-person parent meeting.

Two-Way Application 2025-2026. The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

A new Mansfield ISD School of Choice, ALPHA (Advanced Learning Program for High Achievers) Academy, at Glenn Harmon Elementary is designed for high-achieving 3^rd and 4^th graders in Mansfield ISD. ALPHA aims to provide an enriched educational experience that extends beyond traditional classrooms. ALPHA Academy will open Fall 2025. Visit the ALPHA Academy page for more information.

The Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy is the first AVID elementary school in Mansfield ISD.  AVID (advancement via individual determination) integration into the school day helps scholars develop academic habits; such as organization, self-advocacy, study skills, and communication.  These academic habits in a rich college going culture help scholars explore future career options; ensuring they are college, career and life ready.

The Willie Brown Academy of Young Scholars has curriculum that focuses on growth mindset, social and emotional learning and college and career awareness. Those topics are incorporated with rigorous academic curriculum to provide students opportunities to communicate, create, collaborate and think critically.

Students at Louise Cabaniss Academy of Young Scholars have opportunities built into their daily schedule that focus on team building, character development, collaboration and growth mindset. The school provides all students a rigorous and engaging learning experience.

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. Students will also frequently access the Ron Whitson Science Agricultural Center and the Tarver-Rendon Discovery Park.

Donna Shepard Leadership Academy features unique programming and opportunities for students that include an engaging leadership curriculum built into the instructional schedule, an agricultural science leadership, a national elementary honor society, an art partnership program between general education and special needs students and more.

Students at the Elizabeth Smith Innovative Learning Academy have collaboration opportunities built in to their daily learning with lessons that focus on higher cognitive skills for all of its students (pre-kindergarten through fourth grade). The school focuses on the “Six C’s” of learning: collaboration, critical thinking, communication, creativity, citizenship and character to empower students to be global learners.

The purpose of Roberta Tipps STEAM Academy is to teach learners to explore, create and innovate by incorporating inquiry and design thinking learning through cross-curricular science, technology, engineering, art and math activities. Learners will engage in problem-solving using the Engineer Design Process fostering higher level thinking and reasoning skills. Learners will collaborate, communicate, think critically and create as they work on design challenges and explore STEAM.