A brighter future for tomorrow’s Javelinas

TMISD signs dual enrollment agreement

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Kingsville (TAMUK) as the Javelinas of tomorrow fnish crafting their school schedule, flling it up with new dual enrollment offered courses.

On Oct. 18, TAMUK and Tuloso-Midway Independent School District (TMISD) signed an agreement to provide dual credit courses to high school students.

“This is a unique and amazing opportunity, not only for students, but for their families as well. My vision and hope are that students take advantage of this opportunity that we are making available to them,” Superintendent of Schools for TMISD Steve VanMatre said.

“This is a period of transition for Tuloso-Midway High School (TMHS). How fortunate they are to be enrolled at this school when this is taking place.” VanMatre ofcially began working for TMISD in June. He explained that as soon as the board approved his contract, he started networking with representatives from TAMUK, the administration at TMHS and district level ofcials.

“Through their participation, high school students gain frst-hand knowledge as to the college-level academic and social expectations that facilitate the transition of motivated students to higher education,” Dual Enrollment Coordinator Miranda Joiner said. “The students will beneft from completing courses taught by our instructors who are renowned leaders in their academic felds.” Courses ofered for the dual enrollment program