M A N S F I E L D I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I S T r I C T

Toys for Tots

Looking for a way to give back? Each

December, Mansfield ISD partners with

the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to host

a community-wide Toys for Tots event

to benefit less fortunate children in the DFW area. Our schools, local businesses, and city

departments come together at the Mansfield ISD Center for the Performing Arts to display

the true spirit of giving in our community.

The event kicks off each year with a student and staff parade, followed by activities such as

a snow tubing hill, a live reindeer exhibit, photos with Santa, crafts, food trucks, and dozens

of student performances.

Thanks to the generosity of the MISD community, this spectacular event has become the

largest Toys for Tots collection event in the metroplex. Since the inaugural event in 2012,

more than 60,000 toys and $30,000 have been donated to the cause. Please visit

center.mansfieldisd.org to find out more about the 2015 Toys for Tots event and lots of

other exciting things happening at the Center for the Performing Arts.

Senior Tour

Each spring, we invite senior citizens from across our community to take an inside look at

the day-to-day operations of Mansfield ISD. The Senior Tour provides an opportunity for our

guests to step inside the classroom to witness just how much education has changed over

the years.

On the 2015 tour, the group visited schools and facilities on the eastern edge of the district.

The hosts at each tour site really rolled out the red carpet and provided a warm MISD

welcome. Guests enjoyed an action-packed day filled with special performances, interactive

programs, and a close-up look at many of the fantastic things happening in our schools.

Multicultural Festival

Did you know there are over 100 languages spoken in

Mansfield ISD? As our district continues to grow and flourish, we

invite our community to join us in celebrating our diverse culture.

The Multicultural Festival is a district-wide collaborative event

that brings volunteers from every school and department together

to showcase the district from a global view.

Each year, thousands of community members join us for family-friendly activities, delicious food, games, exhibits, and

student performances. This event is an opportunity to showcase many of our points of pride, such as Athletics, Fine Arts,

Advanced Academics, Robotics, Culinary Arts, and more!

Extracurricular Activities

Mansfield ISD is proud to offer outstanding extracurricular programs to students of all ages.

Almost 12,000 students take part in our award-winning Fine Arts programs

MISD athletes compete in 12 high school sports and nine middle school sports

116 student-athletes were presented the opportunity to play college sports

Three choir students were named Texas Music Scholars by the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA)

Two MISD athletes won gold medals at the UIL State Track & Field Championships

Ben Barber Career Tech Academy’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) longhorn team won $24,550 in scholarships

Due to changes in the curriculum, the State has not set passing standards for math, Therefore, math results will not be available until later this fall. All students tested. Source: Pearson Reports

2015 STAAR Passing Rates

English I

English II

Algebra I

Biology

US History

2015 EOC STAAR Passing Rates

MISD

79

81

89

95

95

State

71

73

85

94

92

State MISD

reading

Writing

Science

Social Studies

Grades

3–8

Grade 3 77 87Grade 4 74 84Grade 5 78 82Grade 6 76 83Grade 7 75 84Grade 8 78 85

Grade 4 70 80Grade 7 72 82

Grade 5 72 74Grade 8 70 73

Grade 8 64 72

HB5/Career Tech/Endorsements

Mansfield ISD introduced the Future You program which guides

students along the path to their college or career in conjunction with the

requirements of House Bill 5.

Through the Future You Program, students are required to graduate with

one of five endorsements. An endorsement is much like a major in

college, and MISD is proud to be one of the few districts to offer all five

endorsements including Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

(STEM), Business and Industry, Arts and Humanities, Public Service

and Multidisciplinary.

Eighth grade students are introduced to the endorsement options

through Career Cruising, a program that gives them a chance to test out

multiple careers before deciding on their path for high school.

Through the several programs offered at Ben Barber Career Tech

Academy and our close partnerships with local higher education

institutions, the students of Mansfield ISD have a wide array of

opportunities to set themselves up for success in the future. For more

information on the Future You Program, please visit our website at

mansfieldisd.org/futureyou.

Academic Excellence

Mansfield ISD’s state ratings demonstrate that our district is among the

best in the state. MISD has consistently earned the highest possible rating of

Met Standard in the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Accountability System.

Students reached new heights of academic achievement throughout this

past school year:

Two seniors were selected from 1.5 million entrants nationwide to receive the prestigious National Merit Scholarship

Students in the Business Professionals of America (BPA) organization won first place at the national competition

The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) recognized almost two dozen MISD seventh graders for their high scores on the ACT/SAT college entrance exams

More than 900 students from grades 2nd – 8th participated in the District UIL A+ Academics meet

Ten students from Ben Barber Career Tech Academy placed in the top two spots at the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) state championship

MISD journalism students took home more than 50 individual and team awards at UIL’s 2015 Interscholastic League Press Conference (ILPC)

Apple Distinguished Program

The Mansfield ISD Power Up Program has

been recognized as an Apple Distinguished

Program for 2014 – 2016 for its ground-

breaking use of innovative and inspiring

teaching methods. The district’s program

launched in the fall semester of 2012 with

the distribution of over 10,000 iPad

devices to MISD high school teachers and

students and continued in 2014 – 2015 with

the distribution of 5,000 iPad devices to

middle school students across the district.

The Apple Distinguished Program

designation is reserved for programs that

meet criteria for innovation, leadership, and

educational excellence, and demonstrate

a clear vision of exemplary learning

environments.

We Hire the Best

Mansfield ISD is privileged to be known as

a destination school district not only for

students, but staff as well. Our district is

committed to recruiting, hiring, and

maintaining a superior staff to foster a

culture of mutual respect, innovation, and

achievement in all MISD schools.

We make it a priority to support the growth

and development of staff by providing

programs such as KEEPS (Knowledge-based

Encounters Ensuring Professional Success).

This program has been instrumental in

providing a comprehensive support system

for incoming teachers.

Graduation Statistics

For 13 years, students come to class

with one ultimate goal in mind – walking

the stage at their high school graduation.

Each year, this dream is realized as

another bright group of seniors takes

the stage at the MISD Center for the

Performing Arts for their graduation

ceremony. The class of 2015 graduated

2,326 total seniors and they racked up an

impressive 30.6 million dollars in

total scholarships.

Advanced AcademicsTo help students invest in their future, Mansfield ISD is proud to provide students with a variety of advanced academic courses, programs, and competitions that appeal to varied interests, experiences, and educational goals. Participating in one or more advanced academic opportunities allows students to explore their talents while increasing personal growth and achievement.

Starting in 5th grade, students can begin taking any of our 31 Pre-AP courses offered

We offer 35 college-level Advanced Placement (AP) courses for high school students (This includes seven foreign languages: Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Latin, Spanish Language, and Spanish Literature)

53% of MISD students (grades 5 – 12) enrolled in at least one Pre-AP or AP course

More than 4,800 AP tests were taken by high school students

The SAT/ACT Summer Institute offers intensive preparation for college-bound students

Dual CreditDid you know that during the 2014 – 2015 school year MISD high school juniors

and seniors earned 11,389 college credit hours through our partnerships with the

Tarrant County College District and the University of Texas at Arlington?

The partnership with TCC is what MISD has named the iStart Program. Through

the iStart Program, MISD students have the opportunity to earn up to 48 college

credit hours, which would place them halfway through their sophomore year of

college before they even graduate from high school.

The opportunities through UTA include dual credit courses in criminal justice

and engineering.

Students in the program benefit by getting a head start while parents can rest

assured that their students are getting a higher level education for a portion of

the price.

Adult CoursesMansfield ISD believes in the idea of cultivating life-long learners. In 2015, MISD

began offering Adult Education Courses. Our goal is to offer courses for the

community that will be affordable, fun, and encourage personal growth. So far,

we have offered courses including culinary and baking techniques, outdoor and

campfire cooking, and multiple levels of iPad mastery.

MISD plans to add even more Adult Education courses in the upcoming school

year. For more information on offered courses and to register for upcoming

courses, please visit mansfieldisd.org/adulteducation.

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Apple Distinguished Program

Data-Driven Instruction

State Recognized Athletic Programs

Award-Winning Fine Arts Programs

Students Can Earn an Associate Degree Before Graduation

Individualized Pathways for College and Career Readiness

What Makes Mansfield ISD a Destination District?

www.mansfieldisd.org