Accepting Applications for 2016-2017 Kindergarten at Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering School

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Applications for students entering the 2016-2017 Kindergarten Class at Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering School are being accepted now through Friday, Dec. 4. Applications are available for download at www.txkisd.net or at the TISD Central Office, 4241 Summerhill Rd.

Students must be five years old by Sept. 1, 2016 to apply. All applicants will be required to take an Entrance Assessment in Feb. – March 2016.

Completed applications must be submitted no later than Dec. 4 in person or via postal mail to 4241 Summerhill Rd., Texarkana, Texas 75503. An acknowledgement receipt will be given at the time of submission. Proof of residency (current photo id or driver’s license along with a utility statement, lease agreement or tax appraisal statement) will be required with all applications.

The selection process for students will be based on a scoring rubric that awards points based on performance on the required assessment, sibling status and TISD district residency. Additional scoring points will be given to children of staff employed full time at Morriss Elementary School. Applicants with the highest composite score will be selected for admittance.

The Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering Elementary School offers students a state-of-the-art elementary campus. The school has instructional opportunities specifically in the areas of math, engineering and technology with direct ties to Texas A&M University-Texarkana College of Education and Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics.

For more information, contact 903.794.3651 ext. 1030 or visit www.txkisd.net.

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