Melodie Diessner, Counselor
Harry McKillop Elementary/Melissa Ridge Education Center
melodiediessner@melissaisd.org
972-837-2632
Tammy Brand, Counselor
North Creek Elementary/Melissa Ridge Education Center
tbrand@melissaisd.org
972-837-4530
Heidi Thompson, Counselor, A-K
hthompson@melissaisd.org
972-837-4355
Tia Curry, Counselor, L-Z
teniaCurry@melissaisd.org
972-837-4355
Meredith Easter, Counselor, A-G
mereditheaster@melissaisd.org
972-837-4216
Christina Stover, Counselor, H-M
cstover@melissaisd.org
972-837-4216
Ruth Kyle, Counselor, N-Z
ruthkyle@melissaisd.org
972-837-4216
House Bill 5 passed by the 83rd Texas Legislature and signed by the governor, provides a new set of graduation plans for Texas students entering 9th grade in the 2014-2015 school year. These graduation plans consist of a foundation plan for every student and 5 endorsements from which students may choose, depending on their interests. It also requires that students pass 5 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) end-of-course exams in the following areas: Algebra I, Biology, English I and II, and US History. Additional criteria also requires students to demonstrate proficiency in a number of communication areas.
What must I do if I suspect abuse or neglect of a child?
Texas Graduation Requirements & Texas Education Legislation Information:
Homeless Assistance:
For further assistance, please contact Christina Stover, Homeless Liaison, at cstover@melissaisd.org.
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The child safety symposium was part of an ongoing series of events in Melissa ISD designed to promote community awareness and education around the topics of suicide prevention and support, prescription and illicit drug abuse, and internet safety. Presentations were held at the Melissa High School cafetorium. Guest speakers included Charlie Whitaker, from the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas; Joel Dunn, from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency; and Chris Meehan, from the Collin County Sheriff Department of Internet Crimes Against Children. For additional questions about this event, please contact Christina Stover, MISD Special Programs Director, at 972-837-2411 or cstover@melissaisd.org.