Construction of new Joey Rodriguez Junior High School tops out

College planning should begin as early as possible to become familiar with college entrance requirements. The counseling department publishes a junior and senior handbook containing helpful college and career planning information.

School counselors and go center advisors are available on all campuses to assist students in their college, career and military planning. Students are encouraged to attend the annual district College Night to interact with college/university officials and receive up-to-date information.

Your school counseling office can provide additional information on the date, time and location. Ranking in the top 10% of the graduating class and earning distinguished level of achievement, results in automatic admission to most Texas state colleges and universities.

Academics are the foundation of Arlington ISD. Every student deserves the opportunity to distinguish themselves academically. Advanced Academics provides those opportunities. Through the district’s Gifted and Talented services, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, AVID, OnRamps, and a variety of enrichment programs our brightest, most able learners are provided differentiated and enriched instruction designed to challenge and encourage their academic endeavors. With consideration of the characteristics of gifted students and their learning needs, our students are afforded opportunities to build on their strengths, to become critical thinkers, to challenge themselves to grow academically and to emerge as tomorrow’s leaders.