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| STAAR to Replace TAKS for 2015 Class |
In 2011-12, the state is launching STAAR, the new assessment replacing TAKS. This will affect the graduation plan for all Mesquite ISD students, starting with the graduating class of 2015 (ninth-graders of 2011-2012).
Students who are in eighth-grade this year will be the first class to graduate under the new state system. Since course selection is coming up for eighth-graders, those students and parents will want to pay special attention to this message.
This question and answer PDF document gives an overview of the state's new assessment plan, which was recently released to school districts. Much of the language is taken from a document highlighting the House Bill 3 Transition Plan. As we learn more specifics, we will share that information with you. |
| Section 504 Child Find Notice |
Pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the district has a duty to identify, refer, evaluate and if eligible, provide a free, appropriate public education to disabled students. For additional information about the rights of parents of eligible children, or for answers to any questions you might have about identification, evaluation and placement into Section 504 programs, please contact the District's Section 504 Coordinator, Debbie Shewmake at (972) 288-6411 or by mail at 405 E. Davis Street, Mesquite, TX 75149.
Bajo la Sección 504 del Decreto de Rehabilitación de 1973, el Distrito Escolar esta obligado a identificar, referir, evaluar, y proporcionar servicios educativos apropriados y gratuitos a estudiantes incapacitados que califican para recibir servicios bajo esta ley. Si usted desea mas información sobre los derechos de padres de niños incapacitados, o si tiene preguntas sobre la identificación, evaluación, y colocación de niños en el programa de Sección 504, favor de ponerse in contacto con el Coordinador de 504 del Distrito, Debbie Shewmake al numero (972) 288-6411, o por correo a la siguiente dirección: 405 E. Davis Street, Mesquite, TX 75149.
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Mesquite ISD Recognized for Quality
The Mesquite ISD has earned a Progress Level Award from the Quality Texas Foundation. The award was presented to the district at the 15th Annual Texas Quest for Excellence Conference and Awards June 22 in Dallas. The Quality Texas Foundation is a state affiliate of the Baldrige National Quality Program and is presented to those organizations that demonstrate a sound, balanced approach to organizational management and performance improvement.
“By implementing the Quality Texas criteria for performance improvement, we will have a structure that focuses on quality processes and continuous improvement throughout the district,” said Dr. Linda Henrie, MISD Superintendent. “We value this recognition because it signifies an important milestone in our district’s quality journey.”
Progress level is achieved by assessing the degree to which an organization develops and deploys a sound, balanced approach for organizational improvement in a manner that demonstrates sustained results with positive trends. Performance Excellence categories include: Leadership, Strategic Planning, Customer Focus, Measurement, Analysis and Knowledge Management, Workforce Focus, Process Management, and Results.
Quality Texas focuses on an assessment and feedback process, education, training, and recognition to help businesses, schools, hospitals, non-profits, and government agencies improve performance. The Foundation administers the Texas Award for Performance Excellence program, the state’s highest recognition for Quality.
| Teen Dating Violence Information |
| Watch the video Teen Dating Violence: What Parents Need to Know by clicking on the following link. The video is in Windows Media Player format and may also be downloaded to your computer by right-clicking and choosing the Save As... option from the menu.
Teen Dating Violence: What Parents Need to Know Video |
| Identifying and Reporting Bullying |
| Mesquite ISD strives to have an educational environment that is supportive of all children where treating each other with respect and kindness is valued. For this to happen, we all have to work together: students, parents, and school staff members. Misconduct that fits the definition of bullying, harassment, or hazing or any student found to engage in, encourage, aid or assist in bullying, harassment, or hazing or had knowledge of and failed to report a bulling, harassment, or hazing incident will be subject to discipline as defined in our Mesquite ISD Student Code of Conduct. Click here for more...
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