Mission Statement It is the mission of the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Department to provide curriculum-based support through systemic collaboration so that all students have equitable access to college and career options.

What's New

Secondary Visual Arts Exhibit The exhibit opening, held at the HISD HMW Educational Center at 3:15 p.m. on April 15th, included Board Trustee, Paula Harris as guest speaker, Dr. Garza cutting the ribbon, and students who talked about their work as school bands and choirs entertained. Come by and view the displays that are located on all three floors of the HMW Educational Center.

Don't Feed the Cows That's right! Two life-size, milk-producing bovines created by children at the Ninfa R. Laurenzo Early Childhood Center in the East Region are temporarily taking shelter at the HMW Educational Center. The artwork was created as part of the children's Rodeo Day experience. They will be on display for the Week of the Young Child Celebration. Click here for your Invitation

Celebrate the Week of the Young Child Join the Early Childhood Department on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 4:15 p.m. at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center in welcoming keynote speaker, Marianne Gibbs, to our celebration.   Week of the Young Child flyer

Mathematics K-5 Textbooks Adopted for 2008-2009 school year

The Board of Education approved new mathematics textbooks. A group of 60 teachers from across the district participated in the textbook committee and spent hours reviewing, researching, and studying. A special thanks to those teachers. For a list of committee members and more information, click here.

2008 Revised Mathematics TAKS Information Booklets for Grades 3-5 are available from the Texas Education Agency *new http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment /taks/booklets/index.html

The Texas Education Agency approved HISD's Off-Campus Physical Education Equivalent Program. This program makes it possible for students to earn credit and meet their physical education requirements through participation in private or commercially sponsored athletic/training programs. Click here for more information and Application Packet.