About Our School
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RISD’s Thurgood Marshall Student Success Academy is home to programs that serve enrolled RISD students, and our staff extends a warm welcome to all families.
The Disciplinary Alternative Educational Program offers educational opportunity for students in grades 1-12 from all areas of RISD. This program serves as the RISD’s disciplinary alternative education program as required by the Texas Education code. Since the inception of DAEP, the staff has been dedicated to creating an instructional environment that encourages appropriate behavior, fosters positive socialization, and motivates academic achievement for all students. Students are highly engaged each day and the staff is committed to helping each child reach his or her full potential. Our goal is to motivate and challenge our students because we know they truly are our future. We want the students at DAEP to know they are important, they can do the work, and we will not give up on them.
The Memorial Park Academy Program provides an accelerated pathway to graduation in a non-traditional setting for students. Learn more about the MPA program here.
Parents, your involvement with your child’s education is valued and appreciated as we form a positive partnership between home and school. With your continued support, I am confident that we will make a world of difference in the life of your child. Hopefully, you will find our website very informative; however, you are encouraged to call our office staff (469-593-6800) with any questions or feedback.
Thanks,
Carmen Morris, Principal
The original campus of the Christa McAuliffe Learning Center opened in 1977 at Northrich Baptist Church. Later, the school was moved to 407 Lockwood. When the school first opened, the program was a Special Education/Separate Campus for only emotionally disturbed children.
Grades 7-12 were taught during the first year and the enrollment was 48 students. When the school was moved to 970 Security Row in 1991, the enrollment increased to 96. In 1992, four regular education classes were added for discipline. In 1993, the Alternative Learning Center became an official school instead of a program. In 1995, a sixth grade class was added.
In 1996, 1stthrough 6th was added and housed in portable buildings behind the Administration Building at 400 S. Greenville Avenue. The school became known as the Alternative Learning Center. In 1997, the Board of Trustees voted to change the name from Alternative Learning Center to Christa McAuliffe Learning Center. In 1998 CMLC moved to its current location at 900 S. Greenville Avenue to house 1st through 12th grade under one building.