Vanguard FAQs

Current 8^th graders in Mesquite ISD are eligible to request enrollment in Vanguard HS during the fall of each school year.

Enrollment opens in the fall of each school year. To enroll, students will need to log in to their Skyward account and complete the Vanguard program interest form.

Yes. Mesquite ISD will provide transportation from all 5 feeder patterns to Vanguard High School

Yes, all courses required for graduation will be completed at VHS.

Students will have an opportunity to participate in career and technical student organizations where they will compete in state and national competitions related to their program of study. There will be various extra-curricular activities related to their program of study. Athletics, band and fine arts will not be offered at VHS.

No. 

VHS is a comprehensive high school that will function like any other high school in MISD. Students will earn a GPA, have a class ranking and compete for scholarship opportunities.

If more students select a program than seats are available, a matrix will be used to rank all students on the same criteria for admission to limited enrollment programs.

Notifications will be made in the spring semester of Vanguard High School acceptance or wait-list status.

Beyond the career industry certifications and coursework in each program of study, resume writing, mock interviews, professional etiquette, and soft skills will be integrated into academics and activities at Vanguard. Students will have opportunities to interact and network with industry professionals, as well as compete in a wide variety of student organizations aligning with their career interests and passions.