Student Opportunities

Evan E. Worthing Scholarship, $8,000 scholarship for college, minimum GPA 3.2; Apply by May 12

Hire Houston Youth Summer Job Fair (Multiple Dates), students ages 16-24, "on the spot" hiring; 5,032 jobs!

Hospitality Summer Camp at The UH Conrad Hilton College, opportunity for high school juniors to learn about the hospitality industry; Apply by May 12

Immediate Trainings, Jobs, and Apprenticeships for HISD Seniors this Summer; masonry, construction and other trade opportunities available

What's Happening?

EMERGE 2017 Senior Celebration, send-off honoring the largest class of graduating EMERGE seniors in HISD

'On The Yard' Series, Westbury HS College Success Center helps students navigate the college application process; Wanda Adams, HISD Board of Education President, talks with Principal and College Access staff

SAT Scores Now Available Via CollegeBoard, learn more about accessing and understanding score reports. Students should consider using Khan Academy if re-testing

Important Dates

5/6: Hire Houston Youth Summer Job Fair, students ages 16-24, "on the spot" hiring; hosted at Magnolia Multi-Service Center

5/8-12: 2017 AP Exam Administration Continues, exam dates can be found at this link, via CollegeBoard

5/25: HISD Graduation Ceremonies Begin, click the link for a complete list of campus graduation dates, times, and locations

6/3: Registration Deadline, SAT Subject Tests, enhance college applications and showcase strengths by taking an SAT Subject Test

Campus Highlights

Eastwood Academy Engineering Seniors
apply what they have learned in-class, presenting capstone projects to guest judges and industry partners

Sharpstown HS To Host Third Annual Summer Scholars Program in June, aimed at giving rising juniors a head start in the college application process

Professional Development

5/10-11: Community of Practice Meetings
(Times Vary) | Linked Learning Schedule

5/16: College Readiness Institute
8:00AM | OneSource 38004

6/19-23: Cybersecurity Camp (GenCyber)
8:00AM | Summer Conference Registration

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Student Opportunities

Apprenticeship Rotation With Trading & Logistics Company Trafigura, full salary and benefits, seeking students not immediately attending college after HS

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Youth Leadership Institute, FREE, four-day overnight college empowerment conference for Latino high school juniors

Hospitality Summer Camp at The UH Conrad Hilton College, opportunity for high school juniors to learn about the hospitality industry; Apply by May 12

Hot Scholarships, more opportunity for your students to earn money for college

What's Happening?

200+ Applications to the Marvy Finger Family Foundation Scholarship received this year, up from 60 in 2016; multiple CTE full scholarships to be awarded

AP Computer Science Principles Course Available to HISD students; course focuses on the fundamentals of computing, not just programming

HISD Family Career Night 500+ participants from East and Northeast region students. Colleges, breakout sessions, scholarships, industry partners, and more

Important Dates

4/22: HISD "When I Grow Up" Expo, 100+ exhibitors from local companies, plus "on-the-spot" hiring, students ages 16-21

4/27: EMERGE 2017 Senior Celebration, largest class of graduating EMERGE seniors in HISD

4/29: HireHouston Youth Summer Job Fair, students ages 16-21, "on the spot" hiring; hosted at Worthing HS

5/1: 2017 AP Exam Administration Begins, exam dates can be found at this link, via CollegeBoard

Campus Highlights

Bellaire HS Students host Business Expo, showcasing entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, and business planning skills

Sterling Aviation HS students attend "Texas STEM Powered By Aviation and Aerospace Day" at the Capitol, recognized for Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc. collaboration

Professional Development

5/10: Community of Practice, Counselors
1:00PM | OneSource 431001

5/16: College Readiness Institute
8:00AM | OneSource 38004

6/18: CTE Law Enforcement-Forensics
8:00AM | Summer Conference Registration

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Student Opportunities

Association of Hispanic School Administrators Scholarship, opportunities for Hispanic students pursuing education degree

HireHouston Youth Summer Job Fair (Multiple Dates), students ages 16-21, "on the spot" hiring

Maritime & Logistics Youth Expo, learn about maritime careers and logistics opportunities 4/28

Rice Summer Business Institute, two-week business camp at Rice University, deadline extended to 4/24

What's Happening?

Four HISD EMERGE Immigrant Seniors share their stories with Univision, students to attend Harvard, Brown, Amherst, and Bryn Mawr College

HISD FAFSA Competition Winners Announced, seniors at Jane Long and Chavez HS win $500 for college

Texas State Technical College Tour, students learn about technical certifications available post-high school, including Cyber Security, Environmental Tech, and HVAC

Important Dates

4/11: Scholars Banquet, honoring high school valedictorians and salutatorians 

4/13: NACAC College Fair, students will meet face-to-face with college reps at NRG. Register today!

4/19: Family Career Night, K-12 students in the East and Northeast Regions, connect with Higher Ed and Industry Reps 

4/22: HISD "When I Grow Up" Expo, 100+ exhibitors from local companies, plus "on-the-spot" hiring, students ages 16-21

Campus Highlights

Law and Justice HS National Security
class presents on human trafficking at the 2017 Houston Regional GIS Expo

Scarborough HS Students learn about undergraduate maritime opportunities offered at TAMU-Galveston, such as Marine Biology and Marine Transportation

Professional Development

4/11: College Readiness Institute
8:00AM | OneSource 38004

4/12: Community of Practice, Counselors
1:00PM | OneSource 431001

4/23: TACAC Super Conference
8:00AM | Annual Conference Registration

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Student Opportunities

City of Houston Summer Jobs Program, students ages 16-21, earn $8+ per hour

Ivy League Educational & Charities Foundation Scholarship, graduating seniors, $1000 for college

National Hispanic Institute, Summer Leaders Program, 100 $400 scholarships for HISD students, grades 9-12

University of Houston Downtown, Summer Bridge Program to prepare freshman Gators for success

What's Happening?

Important Dates

3/6: Spring Community Forum, Homeless Youth Network of Harris County

3/18: Career Discovery Day for High School Students

3/22: Student Registration Deadline, School Day SAT

3/26: AP Houston Rockets Review, to help high school students prepare for their AP Exams

4/5: School Day SAT, all HISD eleventh grade students

Campus Highlight

Energy Institute HS VEX Robotics
Robotics team wins coveted spot at VEX World Robotics Championship

Scarborough HS Industry Symposium 
Students attended the UHD Industry symposium, receiving information on eTail/Retail scholarships, internships, and more

Professional Development

3/9: Community of Practice Pathway Leads
9:00AM | OneSource 402001
1:00PM | OneSource 372001

3/13: Computer Science Certification Prep.
8:00AM | WeTeach at Rice University

3/21: College Readiness Institute
8:00AM | OneSource 38004
 

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Student Opportunities

City of Houston Public Service Recognition Week essay contest, $2000 for college

DREAMer Scholarship, up to $25,000 for college. Higher education within reach

Young Owls Leadership Program Rice University 9th graders, FREE week-long program

Reagan Summer Student Leadership Program, five-day conference for motivates high school student leaders

What's Happening?

We "Khan" Do It Challenge in full-swing. High schools can win up to $7500! Elem / Middle schools can win $500

EMERGE Seniors Continue To Receive Acceptances and Scholarship offers to attend top colleges and universities across the country

Linked Learning Community of Practice Workshop for Assistant Principals on budgeting and accountability. 2-Day PBL training for HISD stakeholders

Important Dates

2/18: Houston Hispanic Forum Career and Education Day

2/21: Critical Conversations, Mental Health Needs of Young Men of Color

2/21: TSU Honors College Luncheon  (RSVP Here)

3/20: City of Houston Summer Jobs Program, ages 16-21, applications close

Campus Highlight

Worthing HS Garden
Ag program offers free smoothies and greens to Worthing community

Austin HS Teaching Professions
Senior Stephanie Montoya named grand prize winner | NFL Houston Community Project 51

Professional Development

2/21: TSI Administration Training
1:00PM | OneSource 378001

2/22: Dual Credit Teacher Recruit
1:30PM | OneSource 376001

3/21: College Readiness Institute
8:00AM | OneSource 38004

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Meet Elnora Talbert, HISD's newest Sr. CTE Program Specialist. Elnora is a passionate lifelong educator, determined to ensure that every student has the tools necessary for success in a global economy