While the summer period is a great time for high school students to relax and recharge, it is also a fantastic opportunity for enrichment—especially when it comes to strengthening college applications. Students can use the break to pursue hobbies and interests they don't have time for during the school [...]
As part of our efforts to include local, Houstonian authors in our reading curriculum, we're proud to feature Dianna Hutts Aston and her book, An Orange in January! Aston wrote her illustrated children's book for ages 4-8. We're honored that she took some time to tell us about herself, [...]
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 route for graduation for all Texas public high school students. [...]
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 Acire's Journey to Forgiveness Mountain! Henderson wrote her illustrated children's book for ages 4-9. We're honored that she took some [...]
The best way to prevent summer learning loss is to maintain regular practice. Follow these tips to stay in shape over summer vacation! Summer Learning Loss It's summertime, and the learnin' is easy! Though it is important to spend some time relaxing, students who fail to maintain regular academic [...]
The summer period can be a great time to relax and recharge for students, and your child is likely looking forward to any number of activities without the responsibility of maintaining a school schedule. With that being said, it is critical to think about your student’s academic progress even [...]