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Your child’s school years will be some of the most formative determining long-term success as they move into adulthood. Today, parents have much more control over where children attend school.
Why should you choose Texarkana ISD?
Committments
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We are committed to preparing students for college and career readiness
TISD's strong advanced academic programs offer students the opportunity to pursue their post secondary pathway to college, career or both. Students and families also have the benefit in reducing the cost through Dual Credit courses taken at the high school level.
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We are commited to offering individualized learning and strong staff to student ratios.
Although our campuses house a large number of students, our classrooms do not. Your child will be known by name.
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We are committed to student and staff safety.
TISD employs 9 full time police officers, along with 4 full time security guards. All campuses and buildings have AI-Phones for district personnel to identify individuals wishing to enter a campus or building. Raptor Systems require all visitors to scan their driver's licencse in campus offices before access to students or staff.
With the passage of the 2022 Bond, TISD continues to complete security upgrades across the district. These include additional fencing, access control, security cameras, and A-Phones.
As a district, Texarkana ISD will continue to make safe and secure learning environments the top priority. Each campus has comprehensive safety protocols that include access control to all campuses and buildings, security cameras, A-Phones and fencing. As we continue to evaluate our current systems and protocols, we have had many conversations with our stakeholders regarding additional measures that could further support our efforts.
We Offer...
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Dual Enrollment Program
- Partnership with Texarkana College
- Earn their associate degree & high school diploma simultaneously
- 153 high school courses available
- 459 academic college semester hours available to students
- The total savings for a student who has completed 1-2 years of Dual Credit classes during high school is estimated to be $20,000 - $30,000/year
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P-Tech Academy Education and Training
Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH) are innovative open-enrollment high schools that allow students least likely to attend college an opportunity to receive both a high school diploma and a credential and/or an associate degree. The hallmark of the P-TECH model is its career focus and the provision of work-based education. -
PK-12 STEM Program
Begins in elementary school, then continues into middle & high school
Encourages students to pursue careers in engineering
Over 2,300 students are enrolled in STEM
10% of students go into engineering careers
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We Grow Students Into Great People with Leader in Me
- Instills leadership & life lessons to students beginning in elementary school
- Teaches students lessons in banking & finance, interpersonal studies, professional communication & more.
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We have an outstanding STUCO program
Texas High School Student Council was named State President of the Texas Association of Student Councils for 2022-2023.
After recently earning the National Gold Council of Excellence Award from the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) for the fourteenth consecutive year, the THS Student Council has been elected by their peers to serve as the 2022-2023 State President School for Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC). John Thomas Borowitz will serve as the student representative on the TASC Board of Directors.
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We Have Athletic Programs That Provide More Than Just Sports
Our philosophy at Texarkana ISD is that the athletic program contributes significantly to preparing our students for becoming productive citizens of our community and society.
In addition, we aim to develop a student with an improved self-image, the ability to learn a new skill, and intrinsic motivation for growth and development.
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We Have Award Winning Commercial Photography & Journalism Programs
Many of our students go on to live out their dreams on a stage, behind a camera, or in an art museum or theatre.
From elementary through high school, our programs ignite the artist within; inspiring your child to thrive with their natural abilities and vision.
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We Prepare Your Child for College, Career, and Military
No matter your child's future, the prep for it starts here and ends here.
It is possible for your child to leave high school with a college degree, professional certification, or even a job in their target company.