June 2013

Nine Things Graduates Should Do to Prepare for College

AISD counselors from each of our high schools will be available to help answer any questions seniors or their parents have regarding university or community college enrollment. Below is a list of common items needed to complete enrollment in college this fall. College acceptance materials will have other tasks that schools require and high school counselors can answer questions about financial aid, registering for classes and more.

Nine steps to making your college plans a reality

Check out the 2012-13 End-of-year Timeline

Review highlights from the End of  the Year Timeline for the 2012-13 School Year. The interactive, timeline format allows you to relive the past school year through print, photos and videos. You may concentrate on a certain event, navigate the timeline, or follow it chronologically. If you would like more information about events on the timeline, simply click on a video or text link and you can learn more about that topic on the AISD website.

AISD Adopts Summer Efficiency Schedule for Six Weeks to Save Energy

AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District will adopt a summer efficiency schedule for six weeks in an effort to reduce energy costs from June 24 through Aug. 2. The district’s average savings from the summer efficiency program is about $387,000.

All schools and offices will adopt a four-day week during this time. Business hours will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Offices will be closed Friday.