- Tejeda Middle School
- About Us at Tejeda
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About Us
Serving Grades 6-8
Tejeda Middle School is focused on creating the ultimate educational environment in which all students can reach his/her highest potential. Whether in academics, Fine Arts, and/or athletics, we strive for excellence. Tejeda provides and encourages all students to participate and experience every facet of learning. Our partnerships with parents and community members is crucial to the overall enhancement of these experiences.
Mission
We challenge every student to excel and demonstrate the highest levels of leadership, academic excellence, technical skills, and responsible citizenship.
Vision
We believe that through a commitment to continual learning about our students, we can equitably provide for their individual growth in literacy as well as their social and emotional development.
Education Approach
Collective Commitments
1. Every teacher is engaged in a process to assess student learning on a timely and frequent basis through the use of teacher-developed common formative
assessments
2. Every teacher has a specific plan to ensure that students who experience initial difficulty in learning are provided with additional time and support for learning during the school day in a timely and directive way that does not cause the students to miss any new direct instruction
3. All professionals are organized into collaborative teams and are given the time and structure during their regular workday to collaborate with colleagues on specific issues that directly impact student learning
4. Every teacher receives frequent and timely information regarding the success of his or her students in learning the essential curriculum and then uses that information to identify strengths and weaknesses as part of a process of continuous improvement
5. Every teacher will commit to checking-in on all students' social and emotional
well-being.
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Campus Facts
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Student Handbooks
Please take a few moments to become familiar with our Student Handbook and Code of Conduct. North East ISD schools foster a climate of equity and mutual respect for the rights of others. Students are expected to respect the rights and privileges of other students, teachers, and school employees.
Read the Handbook
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Frank M. Tejeda
Frank Tejeda was born in San Antonio, Texas. He attended St. Leo´s Catholic School and Harlandale H.S. From 1963 to 1967, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was wounded in action while serving in Vietnam. In 1970, he graduated from St. Mary's University in San Antonio. Frank Tejeda received a J.D. degree in 1974 from the University of California School of Law at Berkeley and was admitted to the bar. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1976 to 1987, and in the Texas Senate from 1987 to 1993. He continued his education while serving in the State Legislature. While there he received an M.A. in public administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in 1980, and an LL.M. from Yale University School of Law in 1989.In 1992, Frank Tejeda was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas´ 28th District with 87% of the vote. In Congress, he continued his support of issues affecting veterans, as he did earlier in the Texas Legislature, where he supported bills to build housing for veterans. In his first term in Congress, he was assigned to the Armed Services and Veterans´ Affairs Committees.
Congressman Frank Tejeda died on January 30, 1997, after battling brain cancer for more than a year. He was buried with full military honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. At least 60 members of Congress were among those who filled the church. Texas National Guard F-16s flew in the missing man formation over the gravesite of the San Antonio Marine veteran of the Vietnam War.
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History Hill is the outdoor learning area on the Tejeda Middle School campus. It began shortly after the school opened its doors in 2001 and has grown with the help of students, staff, parents, and other volunteers. Its naming and funds raised for its success have all been accomplished by Tejeda students.
History Hill was created with the aim of encouraging our students to experience learning in a 'hands-on' environment. This is where they can come sit inside a genuine teepee while learning all about Native Americans, or sit around a campfire next to the chuck wagon learning all about the cattle drives of long ago. Archeological dig boxes, Roman garden, prehistoric stone circles, and medieval stocks are some other centers that are used as beginning points for learning about the past.
History Hill is used by many other subject areas as it has two outside classrooms and a performance stage. Learning comes in many forms and History Hill has been found to offer students a place to hone their reasoning and deductive skills as well as encourage them to develop self-discipline and self-confidence. Problem-solving is a priority as they have learned to use their bodies as well as their minds by putting up the teepee or by building the cedar fence.
Please support our students' future efforts as they strive to improve History Hill.
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Take A Walk Through Time With The Entire Family...
Whether you are a History "buff" or simply want to experience a fun activity as a family, the Annual Tejeda History Faire & Culture Fest is the event that all will enjoy! There will be plenty of "hands-on" activities for all ages to experience.
Come and learn about the Buffalo Soldiers, hear a real Mariachi Band, watch a Medieval Tournament, or interact with Roman Soldiers!
Historical re-enactment groups will be on the grounds of Tejeda's History Hill for a day of fun and learning, FREE to all.
Children of all ages may participate in activities from all eras of history. Dancing, music, and art will invite the young as well as the old to experience the ways that our ancestors lived.
Tejeda Clubs will be selling food, drinks, and various items to benefit their organizations. A shaded area for eating and resting will be available as well as restroom facilities.
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The olives picked will be sold on behalf of the Young Historians for pressing into olive oil.
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Wolf Credo
Respect the elders
Teach the young
Cooperate with the pack
Play when you can
Hunt when you must
Rest in between
Share your affections
Voice your feelings
Leave your mark
Del Goetz
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Our Cluster
Welcome to the Johnson Cluster in the North East Independent School District. As a Tejeda Middle School School student, your child will establish a passion, curiosity, and foundation for life-long learning while nurturing their social and emotional skills. Outside of the classroom, your child can embrace what they love or try something new through diverse clubs, programs and organizations.
Your child will discover even more opportunities at Tejeda and Tex Hill Middle School. As their academic foundation expands in the classroom, their circle of friends and experiences will grow through new opportunities in Athletics, Fine Arts, Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, competitive UIL contests, and more.
At Johnson High School, your child will excel academically and socially while embracing beloved Jaguar traditions with memories that will last a lifetime. Your child has the freedom and support to pursue their passions in a variety of nationally recognized programs, organizations, and clubs – from Athletics to JROTC, Band, Dance, PALS, Photography, UIL, and much more.
There’s so much to discover in the Johnson cluster. Thank you for choosing NEISD.
