Student Service

Core academic classes provide instruction in all State-mandated Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) through the Board approved MISD curriculum requirements. The TEKS identify what Texas students should know and be able to do at every grade and in every course. The State Board of Education has adopted the TEKS as the standard curriculum for all Texas schools. Core academic classes provide a solid education for students as they prepare to enter post-secondary education, technical job preparation programs and/or the workforce. The Texas Education Code requires students to master the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in English Language Arts/Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. The TEKS curriculum provides students with learning objectives called Student Expectations (SE). Mastery of the TEKS curriculum is measured in the core academic classes through the student’s performance on the State-mandated STAAR End-of-Course-Exams. Learning in the core academic classes focuses on comprehension, application, analysis and synthesis of subject area content, processes and skills.

All students have the opportunity to complete CTE Programs of Study, which will include Career & Technical Education courses in conjunction with the traditional core academic courses. These courses are designed to provide specific knowledge and skills while exploring high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand careers. Completion of a CTE Program of Study will allow students to graduate prepared for postsecondary opportunities. Enrollment in Career & Technical Education courses is open to all qualified students without regard to race, color, creed, religious affiliation, sex or handicapping conditions. Students enrolled in certain Career & Technical Education courses shall have the opportunity to participate in the youth leadership training organization appropriate to that course in which he/she is enrolled.

It is the policy of the State of Texas that every student in the State who has a home language other than English and is identified as Limited English Proficient (LEP) shall be provided a full opportunity to participate in Bilingual Education programs (Pre K-5) or English as a Second Language (ESL) programs (Pre K-12). Special language programs of study are offered to students based on the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) recommendations.

ESL - The English as a Second Language Program serves students identified as English learners through rich language and content area instruction that develops fluency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English and academic competency. English learners in grades PK-5 whose native language is not Spanish may receive instruction through an ESL program which does not include native language instruction. Students served in the ESL program are taught by an ESL certified teacher through a pull-out or content-based program model. The ESL program emphasizes the mastery of English language skills as well as mathematics, science, and social studies, to enable English learners to participate equitably in school. Manor ISD has ESL classes that are part of the English/Language Arts Department. Students receive TEKS based curriculum utilizing individualized instructional approaches such as sheltered instruction in other content area courses.

Sheltered Instruction is a method of instruction provided by secondary content area teachers to help students who are English learners grow in their English language development and be successful in their content area courses. Sheltered instruction teachers support English learners' academic language and content acquisition through the use of language objectives and learning intentions, explicit vocabulary instruction, structured lessons (i.e. reading, writing, conversations), student interaction strategies, and by providing a language-rich classroom.

Section 504 is a federal civil rights law, not a special education law. It prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Rights under Section 504 provides for fairness and equal access to education.

A scholar must meet the eligibility criteria of having a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities to receive services under Section 504.

Manor Independent School District (MISD) is committed to ensuring all scholars are provided access to educational services and a learning process that is equal to scholars who do not have disabilities. When a scholar meets eligibility for services under Section 504, they will be provided a free appropriate public education (FAPE) and access to educational services and a learning process that is equal to that given to scholars who do not have disabilities.

If you have questions about Section 504 contact the campus 504 Coordinator for your designated campus. The district’s 504 Coordinator can be reached at 512-278-4000.