The Morningside Elementary Science-Mathematics-Technology Program focuses on earth, life and physical science while also emphasizing the study of mathematics and technology with reallife applications. The advanced academic, crosscurricular program is designed to stimulate interest, awareness and understanding of the world in which we live. Differentiation and curriculum compacting afford individual students  opportunities to learn and achieve through hands-on, investigative problem solving tasks and independent study skills.

The students at Morningside Elementary Science-Mathematics-Technology Program have the opportunity to explore enriching academic content in a hands-on environment. Extensive science and mathematics applications are investigated through the on-campus botanical garden and greenhouse.  Community partnerships with a variety of businesses and ecology societies allow students to have realworld interactions within their academic studies.

Students apply for entrance into the Special Interest Program. Please contact Caroline Hill, SIP Coordinator for more information regarding the application process at caroline.hill@fwisd.org or call the Morningside Elementary School campus at 817 814 0600.  

The Morningside Science-Mathematics-Technology Program is characterized by:

Learner-centered, project-oriented classrooms with challenging curriculum

Multimedia technology laboratory

Fully equipped science laboratory

Exemplary fine arts program; awarded best in show at the Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival 2007

Morningside Botanical Garden and Outdoor Learning Environment; featured on the HGTV program “Gardening by the Yard,” and the articles in “Neil Sperry’s Gardening” magazine (September/October 2007 edition) and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram

 FORT WORTH ISD LAUNCHES SPANISH IMMERSION ACADEMY

Fort Worth, Texas – The Fort Worth ISD is launching a Spanish Immersion Academy for interested incoming kindergarten and first grade students. The program will begin with classes entering in Fall 2009. 

This intense language program will be offered at two locations with the District: Burton Hill Elementary School and Morningside Elementary School. These sites were chosen because they are located in opposite sides of the city enabling a rich, diverse student population to be served. These sites also have the space needed for sustainability and growth. 

Unique characteristics of the Spanish Immersion Academy:

• In primary grades, the curriculum is taught through the language of Spanish for 80-90% of the school day;
• Students learn the content and simultaneously gain knowledge of the language;
• The amount of English is gradually increased until English and Spanish are each used 50% of the time, usually starting in third grade;
• Knowledge and skills are taught in one language and reinforced in the other language through thematic  teaching and attention to cross-linguistic development;
• Approximately 50% of the students are English speakers and 50% are English Language Learners. 

 Additional information regarding the Spanish Immersion Academy is available. >>Find out more.

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