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Excellence In Action

Every day, the employees of Mission CISD provide for the needs of our students in many ways that exemplify the district's vision of providing excellence in education. Through this webpage, we hope to share some of those examples with the hopes of informing more of our community about classroom instruction and also with the hopes that others may benefit from the sharing of some of these ideas. Check back from time to time, as this list of items will grow and change throughout the year.

Mission Academic Excellence

The Mission Academic Excellence Awards not only honors the top five percent of the senior class each year, it also offers a glimpse into the huge impact teachers have on the lives of students. Click -here- to download a copy of the program that includes special words of thanks from each student honoree to a very special educator who they also honored.

Got College? Pearson Elementary School's focus on college

Click -here- to find out how Pearson Elementary School has their entire campus focusing on going to college, by asking one simple question each month, Got College?

Using music to teach grammar

Click -here- to find out how some creative junior high school teachers are using rap music to help teach grammar lessons.

K. White Jr. High School teacher makes history come alive

Click -here- to find out how this example of Excellence in Action keeps history interesting for his students. Hint: figures from history are known to visit his class.

Teleprompter need prompts some creativity

Click -here- to find out how some creativity at R. Cantu Jr. High School has added some polish to their daily announcements and improved how students learn about TV production.

Alton Elementary Data Days and Pops Quiz

The principal at Alton Elementary has found a way to infuse a little competitive fun into student data analysis that drives instructional plans. Click -here- to learn more.

Biography in a bag

In their never-ending search for creative ways to engage students, Salome Langley at Bryan Elementary School came upon this jewel. Click -here- for more information.

Learning Maps serve as guides and review

The teacher's toolbox can be quite large and diverse. Click -here- to learn about one of the tools being used in all classrooms this school year.

Parents credit teacher with saving child's life during school

To Roy and Monica Vela, first grade teacher Sandra Lopez is an angel. They credit Lopez with saving their daughter's life on April 24, 2012. Click -here- to find out more.

Making connections to improve student learning

Teachers are always searching for ways to improve themselves and their instruction. Mission CISD tries to provide as many inservice training opportunities as possible for teachers on classrooms tools and techniques, etc. Click -here- to find out how one such training is showing positive results with students.

Mission CISD teachers selected to present at national conferences, part 3

There is a small group of Mission CISD teachers showing the rest of the country what they are made of through their work as a part of a Master's program offered through UTB and the district. Click -here- to read the second of several reports. This one involves a teacher from Veterans Memorial High School.

Mission CISD teachers selected to present at national conferences, part 2

Mission CISD teachers selected to present at national conferences, part 1

There is a small group of Mission CISD teachers showing the rest of the country what they are made of through their work as a part of a Master's program offered through UTB and the district. Click -here- to read the first of several reports. This one involves a teacher from Veterans Memorial High School.

Quick response and dedication get campus back up and running

When the fire alarms went off the morning of January 9, at K. White Jr. High School, no one knew exactly what was causing the issue and the impact it would have on school operations. Click -here- to see how the response (especially by district staff) are examples of Excellence in Action.

Thinking maps guide students toward success

Click -here- to find out what a Thinking Map is, and how a fourth grade teacher at Cantu Elementary School is using them to help students succeed.

Work stations provide powerful reinforcement

Click -here- to see how one teacher at Midkiff Elementary School uses literary work stations to provide powerful reinforcement of lessons and how can also be used for many subjects.

Midkiff Elementary creates a gallery of student learning

Click -here- to learn more about how the creation of the Midkiff Maverick Gallery is furthering Science education and the sharing of information throughout the campus.

Waitz music teacher takes music class beyond just music

For Waitz music teacher, Patricia Wolfe, music class is more than just teaching music. Click -here- to find out how she helps teach other subjects at the same time.