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Texas High School Graduation Requirements
Texas high school students have two main pathways to graduation: the Texas Foundation High School Program, and the Texas First Early High School Diploma Program. Since the 2014-2015 school year, the Foundation High School Program (FHSP) has been the default [...]
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What to Consider in Choosing a New Houston School
Every child is unique, and families want to make sure they choose the best right school for their child. As such Houston is home to more than 350 private [...]
Erica Henderson, Houston Children’s Book Author
Erica Henderson, Houston Children's Book Author As part of our efforts to include local, Houstonian authors in our reading curriculum, we're proud to feature Erica Henderson who recently published [...]
Houston’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2024
T.H. Rogers is both the best elementary and middle school in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) by Texas STAAR test scores. TH Rogers consistently ranks as the top [...]
Houston’s Major School Holidays and Test Dates 2024-2025
At General Academic we're constantly aware of and alerting parents to Houston's major academic dates and deadlines like the ones below. This article is about a previous year. Click [...]