The Vernon ISD instructional and curriculum goals address and support the VISD Board of Trustees goals. The Board of Trustees' goal, "Students’ academic performance, achievement level and social development will reflect excellence in learning and attainment of both high expectations and high standards" is addressed in campus and district improvement plans. Creating a learning environment in which every student will succeed academically, physically, emotionally and socially requires hard work and diligence as teachers address the needs of students pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. All campuses in the Vernon Independent School District are classified as Title One School-wide campuses. By definition of federal law this indicates the tenets of No Child Left Behind are implemented on each campus. Vernon ISD curriculum is updated as needed and aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and follows subject and grade level scope and sequences allowing objectives to be learned prior to the time students are held accountable for them on the state assessment, Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS). Students are challenged to achieve at high levels as they participate in individual and groups assignments throughout the grades. Beginning at middle school students are given the opportunity to enroll in pre-AP courses to prepare for high school level Advanced Placement courses and college coursework. The choice to participate in these courses may lead to the acquisition of college credits prior to high school graduation.

Another VISD Board goal states, "VISD will recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and highly qualified staff that demonstrates creativity as well as critical thinking." Professional development for all staff is aligned to best practices and specifically designed for teachers to teach and students to learn grade level or course objectives and be able to demonstrate their learning on state and national assessments. Teachers are provided opportunities to collaborate at grade level, department, and vertical curriculum meetings to analyze data from student results on formative and summative assessments, discuss curriculum alignment and instructional strategies that lead to success for students. Analysis of benchmark results guide interventions and tutorial sessions for all grade levels.

Vernon Independent School District is committed to the development of a school system in which all students can learn in a safe and orderly climate and one which all stakeholders can be proud of. We will be an exemplary education community respecting and valuing students, parents, community members, and district employees. Our students will understand that responsibilities accompany the privileges of citizenship and will have the foundation to be successful in their chosen endeavors.

Vernon Independent School District is committed to the development of a school system in which all students can learn in a safe and orderly climate and one which all stakeholders can be proud of. We will be an exemplary education community respecting and valuing students, parents, community members, and district employees. Our students will understand that responsibilities accompany the privileges of citizenship and will have the foundation to be successful in their chosen endeavors.

Vernon ISD provides various electronic resources for students and teachers to utilize in teaching and learning the curriculum to meet core course requirements of Texas and No Child Left Behind. The links below will give product information from the company providing the services. For application at the various campuses, you may talk with the student's teacher, counselor or campus administrator.