The district recognizes that the state’s standards of what students should know and be able to do, known as theTexas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS),are necessary but not sufficient to ensure that HISD students are ready for the rigor and challenges of the 21st century. The HISD Academics Department will provide real-time support to all Achieve 180 schools in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and personalized support. The goal is to ensure that every student is equipped for success after graduation by demonstrating that they have meet the outcomes set forth in the HISD Global Graduate Profile.