We believe schools should continually improve; maintaining the status quo is not good enough for MISD students, and decline is unacceptable. Mesquite schools are committed to a comprehensive improvement plan based on a body of research called the Effective Schools Research. Six correlates form the framework of the MISD improvement effort.

• An effective school has a strong instructional leader, a principal who is focused on students and learning.
• An effective school focuses on a set of goals and a stated mission that drive the improvement activities.
• An effective school measures student progress and changes programs to meet student needs.
• An effective school maintains a positive school climate which is orderly, safe, warm and caring.
• All staff members and students hold high expectations for student learning.
• An effective school has evident parent involvement in the school program.

To Help Teachers Teach the Whole Child...

• Many different comprehensive programs are in place that are designed to meet the needs of diverse learning abilities and styles.
• A complete student activities program helps keep students involved in school and learning lifetime skills.
• Services for children such as counseling and bilingual programs are expanding to meet the changing needs of the student population.