You might be hearing a lot about vouchers and public schools from the Texas legislature. We know this issue can be confusing.
So we want to help you understand the power of public education and its essential place in helping our communities thrive.
What's at stake?
When funds are diverted from public schools, everyone loses.
Students stand to lose the most.
| Critical Educational Components | Public Schools | Private Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Certified teachers in all core subjects | ||
| Financial accountability with reporting requirements | ||
| Standardized testing procedures | ||
| Free career tech certification | ||
| Free transportation outside of two miles | ||
| Opportunity to earn free college credit | ||
| Special Education where EVERY student is welcomed and wanted | ||
| Has a community-elected board of trustees |
The Public School Difference
Private schools absolutely have their place in society. But Arlington ISD offers educational accountability, diverse learning environments suitable for every student, and professional certification opportunities available nowhere else.
Your student deserves access to every available resource and opportunity.
Academics
- Special Education from ages 3-21
- STEM starting in Pre-K 4
- 13 Specialized programs
- Up to 60 Free college credit hours
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Programs at four high schools
- Robust Gifted & Talented program
- Career tech certification
Athletics
- No fees for most programs
- Free team uniforms
- Team opportunities for boys and girls from 7th grade through senior year
- Expert coaches, world-class facilities and exceptional opportunities
Fine Arts
- Nationally acclaimed fine arts program
- Band, drill team and choir uniforms provided at no cost to students
- Music
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- World-class facilities
- Art Gallery
- Dance Studio
- Theater Space
- Concert Hall
We believe in your student.
We believe every student should be welcomed and resourced to thrive.
Arlington ISD embraces and supports all students, whether they're bound for college, a technical career, have special needs, or a combination of these paths. In addition to exemplary academics, we offer modern, world-class facilities, athletic opportunities for every student, and free transportation for students living within a two-mile radius.
We believe accountability matters.
Arlington ISD parents are provided with standardized testing measures, publicly available open records, and financial accountability with reporting requirements. Private schools are not held to this same standard.
We believe that public schools are essential for thriving communities.
Public schools are the heart of the community. Every student suffers when funds are diverted from neighborhood schools, resulting in decreased opportunities community-wide. Community partnerships are cultivated and valued at Arlington ISD, benefitting both students and the community. These are just a few of our valued community partnerships:
- Dallas Cowboys
- UT Arlington
- Tarrant County College
- Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce
We believe every child has different passions and deserves the opportunity to identify and nurture them.
We know that no two students are alike. Each child has different gifts. For that reason, we offer a variety of opportunities to help them grow and thrive. From specialized programs to special education, fine arts, and athletics, your child will find what sparks their imagination and sets them up for a successful life.
We believe teachers should be experts in their field and certified in their subjects.
Public school educators are required to be certified in core subjects. Private school teachers do not have this requirement. We believe your children deserve the best.
We are so proud of these Arlington ISD graduates who exemplify what we believe in.
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Arlington ISD is proud to offer extraordinary opportunities to the students in our community.
The last thing we want is to see future generations lose access to these resources.
