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Mrs. Smith (Alpha A-L)
Email: melissa.smith@taylorisd.org
Mrs. Martin (Alpha M-Z)
Email: cmartin@taylorisd.org
TISD Counseling Department Mission Statement:
At Taylor ISD, we inspire, equip, and empower all students to achieve their unique potential by helping students find a sense of direction and overcome challenges as they pursue their desired destinations through a comprehensive school counseling and advising framework.
We are so excited that you're here at Taylor Middle School this year!
Please use the links in the menu to navigate the various resources and services offered by the TMS Counseling Department.
If you have any questions/concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to your school counselor.
Important for the 2025-2026 school year: If you have not already, please fill out the 2025-2026 Counseling Services Annual Parent-Guardian Consent Form as soon as possible.
More Information
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2025-2026 GT Program Nomination Information
Nominations for the GT Program are currently closed.
The following outlines the steps in the GT Testing and Evaluation Process:- Teachers/Parents submit a GT Referral Form
- Parental Permission Slip must be returned
- Parental Inventory of Learning Characteristics must be completed and submitted
- Teacher Inventory of Learning Characteristics must be completed and submitted
- Student Portfolios: will include at least 4 work samples per student, per core class
- GT Testing: each student will undergo two intensive testing sessions
- GT Committee Determination: staff on this committee will examine all submitted forms/work to determine if students meet the requirements for the GT program
- Notification letters go out to parents after the committee meets and makes a determination about eligibility for the GT Program
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Access to TMS Schedules:
Parents:
- During the school year, you will be able to access your student's class schedule through the "Parent Self-Serve" portal.
- Need to set up your "Parent Self-Serve" account? CLICK FILE HERE to view a setup guide.
Students:
- During the school year, if you forget your schedule you'll be able to look it up through the "Student Self-Serve" portal.
- We highly recommend taking your paper copy and putting it somewhere you won't lose it, like the front of a binder, etc.
Schedule Changes:
The window for requesting a course change for the 2025-2026 School Year is now CLOSED.