AT HISD, OUR GOAL IS FOR EVERY STUDENT SCHOOLS FOR A COMPETITIVE WORLD:

TO GRADUATE READY FOR THE WORLD. Alcott E.S. Energized for STEM, Las Americas Roosevelt E.S. ▼ A global District Almeda E.S. M.S., West Laurenzo E.C.C. Ross E.S. ■ Anderson E.S. ▲ Energized for STEM, Law E.S. ▲ Rucker E.S. Arabic Immersion H.S., Southeast HIGH SCHOOL for Law The Rusk School ■ Inspired for Excellence, Enforcement and Sanchez E.S. in a global city Ashford E.S. ▲ Over-age M.S. Criminal Justice Scarborough E.S. Askew E.S. ▼ Energy Institute H.S. ■ (HSLECJ) Scarborough H.S. Atherton E.S. Excellence Academy M.S. Lee H.S. School at St. George Attucks M.S. Farias E.C.C. Lewis E.S. Place ◗ Austin H.S. Field E.S. Liberty H.S. Scroggins E.S. ◆ Barrick E.S. Fleming M.S. ◆ Lockhart E.S. ■ Seguin E.S. Bastian E.S. Foerster E.S. Long Academy ■ Shadowbriar E.S. Baylor College of Fondren E.S. Longfellow E.S. ◆ Shadydale E.S. Medicine Academy Fondren M.S. ◗ Looscan E.S. Sharpstown H.S. at Ryan ■ Fonville M.S. Love E.S. Sharpstown Beechnut Academy Fonwood E.C.C. Lovett E.S. ◆ International School Bell E.S. ◆ Forest Brook M.S. Lyons E.S. Shearn E.S. ▲ Bellaire H.S. ◗ Foster E.S. MacGregor E.S. ◆ Sherman E.S. ▲ Bellfort E.C.C. Franklin E.S. Mading E.S. Sinclair E.S. ■ Benavidez E.S. Frost E.S. Madison H.S. Smith E.S. Benbrook E.S. Furr H.S. ■ Mandarin Chinese SOAR Center Alt. Berry E.S. ■ Gallegos E.S. School South Early College Black M.S. ▼ Garcia E.S. Marshall E.S. H.S. ■ Blackshear E.S. ● Garden Oaks pk-8 ● Marshall M.S. ◆ Southmayd E.S. Bonham E.S. Garden Villas E.S. ▲ ◆ R. Martinez E.S. Sterling H.S. ■ Bonner E.S. Golfcrest E.S. C. Martinez E.S. Stevens E.S. Braeburn E.S. Grady M.S. ◗ McGowen E.S. Stevenson M.S. ■ Briargrove E.S. Gregg E.S. ▲ McNamara E.S. ▲ Sugar Grove Academy Briarmeadow Charter Gregory-Lincoln McReynolds M.S. Sutton E.S. Briscoe E.S. ▲ Ed. Center ◆ Memorial E.S. ▲ T.H. Rogers School ▼ Brookline E.S. Grissom E.S. Mickey Leland College Connections Browning E.S. Gross E.S. Preparatory Academy Academy — Bruce E.S. ◆ H.S. Ahead Academy for Young Men Thomas M.S. Burbank E.S. ◆ Halpin E.C.C. Middle College at Thompson E.S. Burbank M.S. ▲ ▼ Hamilton M.S. ▼ HCC Fraga Tijerina E.S. Burnet E.S. ▲ Harper Alt. School Middle College at Tinsley E.S. Burrus E.S. ◆ R. P. Harris E.S. ▲ HCC Gulfton Travis E.S. ▼ Bush E.S. Hartman M.S. ■ Milby H.S. ■ Twain E.S. ▲ ◆ ◗ Cage E.S. Hartsfield E.S. Milne E.S. Valley West E.S. ■ Carnegie H.S. ▼ Harvard E.S. ◗ ■ Mistral E.C.E.C. Wainwright E.S. ■ Carrillo E.S. ▼ HCC Life Skills Mitchell E.S. Walnut Bend E.S. CEP Southeast Helms E.S. ▲ Montgomery E.S. Waltrip H.S. ■ Alt. School Henry M.S. Moreno E.S. Washington H.S. ■ Challenge Early Herod E.S. ▲ ▼ Mount Carmel Academy Welch M.S. ◆ College H.S. Herrera E.S. ▲ ◗ ■ Nathaniel Q. Wesley E.S. Chavez H.S. ■ Highland Heights E.S. Henderson E.S. West Briar M.S. Clifton M.S. ■ Hilliard E.S. Neff E.L.C. West University E.S. Codwell E.S. ◆ Hines-Caldwell E.S. Neff E.S. Westbury H.S. Condit E.S. Hobby E.S. North Forest H.S. Westside H.S. ■ an HISD global graduate IS … Cook E.S. ◆ Hogg M.S. ◗ ■ North Houston Early Wharton K-8 ▲ ◗ Coop E.S. ▲ Holland M.S. College H.S. Wheatley H.S. Cornelius E.S. ■ Horn E.S. ◆ Northline E.S. ▲ ◗ Whidby E.S. ▲ ■ Crespo E.S. ◆ Houston Academy for Oak Forest E.S. ▼ Ed White E.S. ▲ Crockett E.S. International Studies Oates E.S. Whittier E.S. Cullen M.S. Sam Houston Math, Ortiz M.S. Williams M.S. ■ Cunningham E.S. Science & Technology Osborne E.S. ▲ Wilson pk-8 ● Davila E.S. Center Park Place E.S. Windsor Village E.S. ▼ Davis H.S. The High School for Parker E.S. ◆ Woodson School pk-8 A leader A skilled communicator De Chaumes E.S. the Performing and Patterson E.S. ◆ Worthing H.S. Works collaboratively and leads by example. Reads, writes, speaks, and listens effectively De Zavala E.S. ▼ Visual Arts (HSPVA) ◆ Peck E.S. Yates H.S. Embraces new ideas and technologies and — adapts to diverse audiences and settings. Deady M.S. Inspired For Excellence Pershing M.S. ◆ Young E.S. DeAnda E.S. ▲ West Petersen E.S. Young Learners pk-8 motivates others to be open to change. DeBakey H.S. Isaacs E.S. Pilgrim Academy Young Scholars pk-8 Dogan E.S. ▲ J.P. Henderson E.S. Pin Oak M.S. Young Women's College Dowling M.S. J.R. Harris E.S. Piney Point E.S. Preparatory Academy Durham E.S. ◗ Jackson M.S. Pleasantville E.S. Durkee E.S. Janowski E.S. Poe E.S. ◆ Legend: A critical thinker East Early College H.S. Jefferson E.S. Port Houston E.S. ▲ DUAL LANGUAGE ▲ ◆ ■ ◆ Adaptable & productive Johnston M.S. Pugh E.S. FINE ARTS Identifies and dissects issues, seeks multiple Edison M.S. Ray Daily E.S. ▲ ◗ IB Industrious member of a global society. opinions, and critically evaluates various Eliot E.S. Jordan H.S. Reach Charter ● MONTESSORI Demonstrates flexibility and cross-cultural solutions. Understands when additional Elmore E.S. Kashmere Gardens E.S. ▲ Reagan H.S. ▲ ◗ ■ ■ STEM skills when fulfilling personal, professional, information is needed and effectively uses Elrod E.S. ■ Kashmere H.S. ■ Reagan K-8 ▲ ▼ VANGUARD and community experiences. Emerson E.S. ▲ Kelso E.S. Red E.S. ■ technology (21st century literacies) to research. Energized for Kennedy E.S. Revere M.S. ■ Excellence, E.C.C. Ketelsen E.S. Reynolds E.S. Energized for Key M.S. The Rice School ■ Excellence, E.S. King E.C.C. River Oaks E.S. ◗ ▼ Energized for Kolter E.S. ▲ Roberts E.S. ◆ ◗ Excellence, M.S. Lamar H.S. ◗ Robinson E.S. Energized for STEM, Lanier M.S. ◗ ▼ Roderick Paige E.S. A responsible decision maker A college-ready learner M.S., Southeast Lantrip E.S. ■ Rodriguez E.S. ◗ Sets goals, develops action plans, and works Proficient in the core disciplines, as evidenced hard. When faced with challenges and obstacles, by successful performance on state and national is able to persist to achieve goals. assessments. Works hard and persists to achieve Houston Independent School District academic and career goals. Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center 4400 West 18th Street | Houston, Texas 77092-8501 www.HoustonISD.org | 713-556-6000 HISD TRULY IS A GLOBAL DISTRICT IN Focus on Literacy College and Career Readiness Because being a skilled communicator is a vital tool to compete in a 21st century HISD is combining core academics with career-based knowledge and skills in workplace, HISD emphasizes reading and writing competencies across subjects. All collaborative and research-intensive learning environments. Business, medical, and A GLOBAL CITY. That’s why we place an emphasis of the elements of literacy – speaking, listening, reading, writing, and thinking – are energy leaders across Houston are partnering with HISD to offer students work-based supported through a rich curriculum. experiences and certifications. AP courses are offered at every high school, and more on ensuring all students are Global Graduates. With students than ever are passing their AP exams. All HISD students in grades 9-11 have Dual Language the opportunity to take the PSAT test for free, and since March 2012, every HISD signature programs and schools with unprecedented HISD has doubled the number of its Dual Language programs, allowing students to junior has taken the SAT exam during regular class time, for free. spend a portion of their day learning in English and the rest of the day immersing themselves in culture and languages such as Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, and Spanish. Early College High Schools connections to corporations in our city, our schools HISD was the first district in the state of Texas to pioneer the concept of an early Contemporary Schools college high school. In addition to earning their high school diplomas, students also are preparing students to enter the global workforce. In 2012, HISD passed the largest bond in Texas history, which will ensure 40 schools may earn associate’s degrees across a variety of subjects. HISD’s five early college – the bulk of them high schools – will offer 21st century learning spaces that support campuses provide an opportunity for students to get a head start on their college The journey from pre-K student to Global Graduate emerging technology and modern teaching practices. HISD plans to have the most aspirations, as well as save money on college tuition. modern portfolio of urban campuses in the country. is supported every step of the way. International Baccalaureate Technology This challenging educational program helps students develop their intellectual, By 2016, high school students in HISD will be learning on district-issued laptops they personal, emotional, and social skills to work and live productively as citizens of the can use at school and at home – developing digital and interpersonal skills for the real world. Students can enter Texas public universities with 24 credit hours if they score “We decided to send our daughter to an HISD world. The district is launching an online platform for educational information and 4 or higher on their IB exams. curriculum that will also give parents an easy way to monitor their child’s progress school because of the quality of the academics. and interact with teachers. Looking at the curriculum, we realized she Personalized Learning Each learner brings their own background, strengths, needs and interests to the classroom. HISD realizes a one-size-fits-all approach does not work, and effective was going to get everything she needed in the instruction requires unique learning opportunities for every student. Teachers receive the professional development they need to be effective in the classroom. Vanguard program.” Imelda Johnson, HISD parent