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Morriss Elementary Registration & Enrollment

As a new or prospective student of Texarkana Independent School District, we are committed to providing an exceptional education in an environment that will nurture the intellectual, social, cultural and physical development of each student’s overall well-being. Students will be challenged through a wide array of academic and extracurricular opportunities which focus on the individual talents and interests of each student. Our goal is to connect students to real world experiences which promote real-world success thereby optimizing the learning experience for every child.

The Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering Elementary School offers students an instructional focused campus. The school has an instructional curriculum specifically in the areas of math, engineering and technology with direct ties to Texas A&M University – Texarkana College of Arts & Sciences and Education and College of Engineering. Students have the opportunity for exploration, hands-on experimentation/learning and interaction with students of similar interests.

Any student interested in attending Morriss Elementary School must apply for admission. Once admitted, the student must meet specific expectations in order to continue enrollment. Information regarding the application and selection process can be found in the left-hand links. Our offices are available to assist you through the application process and look forward to you and your student becoming a member of the TISD Tiger Family!
 

ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY

Students entering 1st – 5th Grade are eligible to apply for admission to the Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering Elementary School.


As of September 1st of the current school year, the student must be:



There is no attendance zone for Morriss Elementary School. Therefore, In-District and Out‑of‑District students may apply. Students living outside the boundaries of TISD are subject to all District transfer regulations.
 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Students applying for admission to the Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering Elementary School must demonstrate:

  • A record of advanced academic success
  • A record of excellent attendance
  • A record of good conduct and work habits

Students will be required to complete an Application, an Academic & Behavior Questionnaire and submit prior school records. Additionally, all students will be required to take a Readiness Assessment. Due to the specific curriculum being followed at Morriss Elementary School, no curriculum or behavior modifications will be made. Students requiring specific accommodations will be reviewed individually and may be referred to their home attendance zone for appropriate services.

Skills included on the locally developed Readiness Assessment are within the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Mathematics skills will be assessed at a grade level above the tested grade to correspond with the acceleration in the Morriss Elementary School classroom. The TEKS and practice STAAR tests can be found on this Texas Education Agency link:

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=6148

For grades K, 1 & 2, the questions are based on the TEKS. Readiness Assessment questions for grades 3-5 are similar to the STAAR tests. Remember to follow basic testing strategy of ensuring your student is rested prior to testing.

If you are unable to access the link, we will provide a copy of the information requested.


APPLICATIONS FOR GRADES 1-5
The application period for Grades 1-5 is open April 1st - May 24th.  Students will be assessed at the end of a two week math prep camp (not required). Math Prep Camp will be held from May 28, 2024 to June 6, 2024.


SELECTION PROCESS

All students seeking admission will be evaluated based on academic, attendance and behavior standards. Applying students will be ranked according to a rubric score with the highest scoring students being offered available seats. In the event of a tied score, the final rank will be given priority based upon math assessment score, sibling status and TISD residency. If your student is not admitted for the current school year, we will begin the process again the following Spring. Any prior ranking will not be considered for future school years.

Openings that occur during the first grading period of the school year will be offered to the next student on the rank list. Due to the acceleration of the math curriculum, no students will be enrolled after the first grading period.

The Scoring Rubric will consist of the following:

  • Reading and math readiness assessments will be given at Morriss Elementary School.
  • Report Card grades in Math, Reading, Language Arts and Science for the current and previous school year.
  • STAAR scores (grades 4-5) or other standardized test for the current and prior school year, if available.

  • Full day absences and tardies will be evaluated for the current and prior school year

  • Work habits and/or conduct grades from student’s report card for the current and prior school year in addition to any office referrals for the current or prior school year.

  • Applicants who have a sibling currently enrolled in Kindergarten - Fourth Grade will receive additional scoring points on the rubric.

  • TISD In-District students will receive additional scoring points on the rubric.

  • Applicants who are children of Morriss Elementary School full-time staff will receive additional scoring points on the rubric.

In the event of a tied score, the final rank will give priority as follows:

  • Score on math assessment
  • Sibling of a Morriss Elementary student currently enrolled in Kindergarten – Fourth Grade
  • TISD Resident


STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

Students attending Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering Elementary School are expected to maintain high standards and to continue in enrollment at the school. Parents/Guardians will be required to sign an Entrance Agreement that outlines the following expectations:

  • Maintain an average of 80 or higher in each academic class during each grading period
  • Meet minimum expectations each year on all state assessments
  • Complete all assignments in a timely fashion
  • No late work will be accepted
  • No rework of assignments for a grade
  • Actively participate in class
  • Arrive on time for school each morning
  • Maintain regular attendance
  • Remain in school all day

Be picked-up timely at dismissal

  • Refrain from persistent misbehavior
  • Refrain from disruptive behavior
  • Adhere to the student code of conduct
  • Be consistently kind and courteous to students, teachers, parents and community members

  • In the event a student is not meeting the academic or attendance expectations, Parents/Guardians will be notified and the expectations for improvement will be discussed. A student not meeting the agreed upon expectations will be required to return to his/her home campus.

A student who does not meet the behavior expectations will be expected to show immediate improvement. A student who is involved in a serious infraction or persistent misbehavior will be required to return to his/her home campus at a time designed by the Morriss Elementary School principal.

  • Arrive on time for school each morning
  • Maintain regular attendance
  • Remain in school all day
  • Be picked-up timely at dismissal
  • Refrain from persistent misbehavior
  • Refrain from disruptive behavior
  • Adhere to the student code of conduct
  • Be consistently kind and courteous to students, teachers, parents and community members
  • In the event a student is not meeting the academic or attendance expectations, Parents/Guardians will be notified and the expectations for improvement will be discussed. A student not meeting the agreed upon expectations will be required to return to his/her home campus.

A student who does not meet the behavior expectations will be expected to show immediate improvement. A student who is involved in a serious infraction or persistent misbehavior will be required to return to his/her home campus at a time designed by the Morriss Elementary School principal.

 

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED OUT ONLINE AT:

Morriss online Application

Morriss Printable Application

Applications will also be available from:
Student Enrollment Services
Rosalind Mayfield, Administrative Assistant

2208 Kennedy Ln
Texarkana, Texas 75503
Phone: 903.794.TISD ext. 1030
Fax: 903.791.2995  

VIA EMAIL
enrollTISD@txkisd.net

For questions regarding Morriss enrollment, please contact the
Morriss Campus or the District Enrollment Office. 

Martha and Josh Morriss 
Mathematics & Engineering Elementary School
4826 University Park
Texarkana, TX 75503
903.791.2262 

TISD Welcome Center
2208 Kennedy Lane
Texarkana, TX 75503
903.794.TISD (8473)
enrollTISD@txkisd.net