Yearly Archives: 2014

Community hears about plans for a new Relief Elementary

The new elementary school being built to help relieve crowding in the West Houston area will be located on a unique piece of land that offers views and an abundance of natural beauty.

“It’s a wonderful place to build a school,” Trustee Harvin Moore told a group of parents and community members who turned out Monday to learn more about the project.

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Yates High School returns to state tournament; Semi-final game Thursday

Sendoff pep rally today, watch party planned for weekend

In honor of Jack Yates High School boys’ basketball team’s return trip to compete for another state title, the Yates band and cheerleading team will host a pep rally at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 in the school’s auditorium (3703 Sampson St, Houston, TX 77004). The event will highlight student-athletes’ achievements and serve as the final spirit-fest for a 23-9 team that is hoping to win it all in Austin. The team will load buses immediately following the event.

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Chavez HS College Camp helps students, parents prepare for paying for college

Don’t think that financial issues make college out of reach. That was the message sounded repeatedly to several hundred parents and students, who attended College Camp Houston at Chavez High School on March 1 to find out more about the financial aspects of preparing for higher education.

The workshop, hosted by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and Wells Fargo Bank, provided students and parents with advice for paying for college, researching financial aid, and obtaining scholarships. Bankers and education finance specialists guided families through the application process.

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Governor declares March 3-7 Educational Diagnosticians’ Week

Educational diagnosticians are certified professionals with skills in identifying learning disorders. In recognition of the critical role that these individuals play in providing all students with a high-quality education, Gov. Rick Perry has declared March 3–7 “Educational Diagnosticians’ Week” in the state of Texas.

“By developing and recommending teaching strategies and materials, these professionals help provide our next generation of leaders with the knowledge and skills fundamental for lifelong success,” said Perry, in a proclamation signed on Feb. 4 (.pdf). “Their hard work contributes to the future of our young Texans and of the Lone Star State.”

For more information, visit the Texas Educational Diagnosticians’ Association.

Find out how high school is changing at HISD ‘Plan Your Path’ meetings

Ten community sessions will introduce families to new requirements, resources

Houston ISD will launch a series of 10 community “Plan Your Path: House Bill 5 and You” meetings Monday, March 10, to introduce eighth-graders and their families to major changes in high school planning that will blend academics with higher education and careers.

One session is set for each trustee’s district, with one at the HISD headquarters at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center. Families may attend any of the meetings, and all HISD students and parents are invited to get a first look at this new model for learning.

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Parker, Relief elementaries fine-tune school designs during two-day workshop

Project Advisory Teams wrapped up a two-day design charrette on Friday for two of the district’s elementary schools being constructed under the 2012 bond program: Parker Elementary, a music magnet school in the city’s Westbury area, and Relief Elementary, a new campus in West Houston that is intended to relieve crowding at several nearby schools.

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Students celebrate Read Across America Day

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Students throughout HISD celebrated Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’ birthday on Monday.

HISD Food Services served Dr. Seuss-themed menu items, including Cat in the Hat Flap-tastic pancakes and Lorax broccoli trees.

Some of the activities at schools included:

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When I Grow Up expo to offer hands-on experiences, contests and much more

The HISD Career and Technical Education Department will host its second annual When I Grow Up expo from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center, 4400 W. 18th St.

The free family event will feature hands-on experiences from more than 60 Houston employers in the energy, engineering, retail, cosmetology, college, financial, and automotive industries, as well as performances, competitions, food trucks and more.

“The goal of the event is to expose students to the wide variety of careers in our region that they may not typically think or know about,” said Mike Webster, director of Career and Technical Education for HISD.

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HISD welcomes 10 new police officers

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The HISD Police Department swore in 10 new police officers Monday morning, including its first female Asian police officer.

“I’m very excited,” said Nicky Tran after being sworn in. “As the first Asian female officer in the department, I’m setting the bar.”

The officers were welcomed to the department at a swearing-in ceremony where their badges were pinned on and they took an oath of office to keep the district’s schools, students and staff safe.

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CVHS students learn first-hand what farm-to-table eating is like

Students embrace concept whole-hog after tasting fresh local produce, pork

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A prominent executive chef and local farmer teamed up Saturday to teach 15 Carnegie Vanguard HS students about differences in food that comes directly from the source.

Carlos Rodriguez, concept executive chief for Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse, had extended the invitation after he observed the school and observed its raised beds in the courtyard that included some edible plants.

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