The HISD College Readiness Department, which is under the division of College and Career Readiness, is committed to providing higher education access to all HISD students and works closely with campuses and district departments to create and maintain a college-bound culture throughout the district. Starting in elementary school, students and parents are highly encouraged to take charge of their learning, connect with others about post-secondary education, and dive into preparing for college early.

LAUNCH TEAMS

Launch IGNITE (Grades 9-11)

This team will provide direct support to earlier grade levels to positively impact postsecondary enrollment. Students will explore interests and strengths earlier, connecting them to long-term goals and translating those long-term goals to long-term plans with actionable steps.

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Launch SENIOR (Grade 12)

The team exists to provide a high-quality comprehensive advising program to all seniors and their families. Learn more...

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Launch ACES (Alumni)

This team will support postsecondary transition by providing bridge, summer melt, matriculation, and freshman year support.

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CCR Highlights

HISD students participate in Rice University’s first-ever scholars’ program

The Rice University hosted the first annual Tapia-Turner Healthcare Scholars in partnership with the HISD College and Career Readiness with The City of Houston's Education Office and Houston Community College Coleman.

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Kashmere HS visits Lamar University

Students from Kashmere HS had an opportunity to visit Lamar University.

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Worthing HS East Coast College Tour & Visit to the Capitol

Worthing HS students visited: Norfolk State University, Virginia State, Hampton University, Howard University, Morgan State , Georgetown University, University of District of Columbia, American University, Bowie State University, University of Maryland, John Hopkins, Coppin State, New York University, & Medgar Evers College.

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