Friends of Travis TAG Vanguard & Academy

Sharing the best kept secret in DISD.

Outside of School Hours

Life at Travis TAG starts well before the first bell and continues after regular class hours.  Some of the Travis TAG parents joke that they are more likely to find their children at Travis than they are to find them at home. Teachers and volunteers put in thousands of extra hours to make Travis TAG the kind of place you really want to “hang out” at.

Students & teachers are not the only ones to be found at Travis TAG outside of school hours. A committed and involved PTA and SBDM, plus numerous parent volunteers make Travis TAG a pretty popular place. Travis TAG is a place for involved parents as well.

 

For the Competitive Nature

· TMSCA (Texas Math and Science Coaches Assoc.) teams go to Saturday competitions throughout north Texas. Many of our team qualify for the state competition in the Spring. TMSCA allows younger students to compete than UIL does.

· Texas Computer Education Association computer competitions happen each year.

· Teams for Destination Imagination, a national competition fostering creativity and problem solving by students of all ages. Travis offers in-house Team Manager training.

· Winston Science– a refreshing and welcome change from the Science Fairs of old. Travis kids love it.

· Sandy Lake Orchestra and Band competitions

· National Geographic Geography Bee and the annual DISD Spelling Bee.

· PTA Reflections writing contest

 

For Fun and Learning

· Fabulous Friday. A program that brings monthly guests to the 4, 5 & 6 programs to speak about their occupations and their hobbies. Parents and relatives are often featured guests.

· Evening trips to the Dallas Theater Center and the Dallas Children’s Theater throughout the year

· An afterschool program with bus service for those wishing to stay and participate.

· Tutoring sessions

· A Travis Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society.

· Field Lessons to extend and enhance the classroom work, such as the Environmental Center, Scarborough Faire, the DMA, and other area museums and monuments.

School Phone: 972-794-7500

School Fax: 972-794-7501

E-mail: question@travistag.org

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