Texas A&M University is working collaboratively with Texas PTA to survey our members concerning HB 5 Endorsement Selection. As you may recall, Texas PTA was instrumental in the passage of HB 5, so we are committed to its success. This is a voluntary, anonymous survey. By completing it, your responses will provide invaluable information regarding:
- The ways in which information about your middle and high school students’ endorsement selection process is transmitted to you
- How effective you feel the information you are receiving is to your ability to support your child’s decision making.
Deadline: 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
Completing this survey is one more way you can back the future!
Survey
Marcus is celebrating its 35th anniversary!
To commemorate the spectacular year ahead, you can get a limited edition gray t-shirt with red & black “M” logo for just $10!
NOW OPEN TO MARCUS FEEDER
ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLS!
Congratulations!
Michael White, MHS Senior created the winning logo design!
They Don’t Know What They Don’t Know: Bringing STEM to Life!
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The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) is seeking input from the public on the STAAR Assessment Program and the state’s accountability program with the goal of gathering suggestions for future program development.
The survey is open through June 30.
History
From October 2015 to March 2016, SBOE members held several Community Conversations around the state. The issues raised during the community meetings are addressed in the survey.
“Our constituents often talk to board members about testing and school ratings issues,” said Donna Bahorich, chair of the SBOE. “I felt it was also important for board members to have in-depth discussions to learn what educators, parents, business people and others want from these two high profile programs. I believe our findings will be useful in shaping the next generation systems.”
Information gathered from the survey and Community Conversations will be compiled into a report and presented to the SBOE during its July 19-22 meeting. Once adopted, the report will be provided to legislative leaders and the Texas Commission on Next Generation Assessments and Accountability.
The 15-member commission, created by the Texas Legislature, is to make recommendations for statutory changes to the state’s assessment and accountability systems. The commission report is to be submitted to the governor and legislature by Sept.1.
Read comments from the Community Conversations, you can check them out here.
Texas Commission on Next Generation Assessments and Accountability.
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Congratulations to the recipients of the 2016 Marcus High School PTSA Scholarships.
Selection is based upon a variety of factors that emphasize merit, not simply academic or financial need. Merit is demonstrated through evidence of motivation, school and community involvement, and a desire to succeed.
- Caroline Apfel
- Milan Ho
- Eric Kennison
- Nicholas Kohn
- Kara Lyons
- Parker Mitchell
- Corbin Petersheim
- Landon Plunkett
- Melissa Skarjune
- Sarah Tutt
