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Our mission
We encourage whole-child development by providing opportunities for individual academic and social growth through exploration.
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Practical life lessons
Students learn to care for the environment through gardening activities.
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Career Day
Herfurth Montessori students are going to be world changers in their future careers!
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TEA Accountability Rating
Herfurth Elementary received a B+ for it's TEA accountability rating! Way to go Broncos!
Recent News
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What would you like to see in a GISD mobile app?
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Throughout November, we celebrate the important role parents and families play in education.
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Learn about the upcoming 2020 census with us
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All stadium games will require bag checks and metal detector tests.
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With a special VIP pass, senior citizens over the age of 65 can get free general admission to athletic and Fine Arts events.
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Log into Skyward for your STAAR Portal access code
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The Annual Storybook Character Day returns to Herfurth. Friday, March 8 will be a celebration of reading.
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Join us March 6 for a night of "Art for Well Being Everywhere."
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See why our students say you should choose Herfurth and Garland ISD.
Calendar
Thinking about taking a Credit by Exam? Sign up for the exam by Nov. 22.
Students who intend to take a Credit by Exam on Dec. 7 will have an opportunity to test. Students must sign up for the exam by Nov. 22.
Tests like the Credit by Exam give 1-12 graders the chance to test out of curriculum dependent on age and score. Students have the opportunity to prove mastery in course requirements like language and earn course credit. Younger students may have the opportunity to move up grade levels.
Interested? Learn more about Credit by Exam.
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This Credit by Exam is reserved only for students who have registered by the Nov 22 deadline.
Tests like the Credit by Exam give 1-12 graders the chance to test out of curriculum dependent on age and score. Students have the opportunity to prove mastery in course requirements like language and earn course credit. Younger students may have the opportunity to move up grade levels.
Interested? Learn more about Credit by Exam.
Choice of School period opens today for Grades 1-12.
Last day for Choice of School ends January 27, 2020.
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