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College & Career Programs Our Early College Programs prepare you for a career in demand such as technology, healthcare, real estate, construction or education. While in high school, you can earn a two-year associates degree at no cost through our partnership with Austin Community College (ACC). These college credits can be put towards a four-year degree or you can enter directly in the…
Austin ISD AP Test Scores remain consistent despite COVID disruption
The recent release of Advance Placement testing scores revealed that despite COVID-19 disruptions, Austin ISD students passed their AP exams at a similar rate to the last two years. The Advanced Placement program is offered in all Austin ISD high schools and some middle schools. The program consists of college-level courses, and students can take the AP exam at the end of the semester for…
Austin ISD Police awarded grant to elevate mental health crisis responses
The Austin ISD Police Department was awarded a $248,245 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to hire its own Licensed Mental Health Professionals.
Gonzalo Garza Latino Lifetime Achievement Award
Gonzalo Garza Latino Lifetime Achievement Award The Austin ISD Gonzalo Garza Latino Lifetime Achievement Award is presented sparingly and after much consideration to a person (living or deceased) who has made significant contributions over the years to the education and development of Austin ISD students, with special attention to contributions made to Latino students and/or their…
Nowruz
Nowruz is the Persian New Year, and means "new day." This is a day that can involve prayers and festivals, depending on the region and is observed by Zoroastrians, Baháʼís, some Muslim communities, and is considered a national holiday in Iran and Afghanistan.
Austin ISD adopts more stringent hot weather guidelines (En Español)
In the wake of this summer’s historic heatwave, Austin ISD has adopted new guidelines for outdoor student activities in hot and cold weather. What's new: The more stringent guidelines align with University Interscholastic League rules for outdoor student activities, with added precautions to keep students safe.
Lantern Festival (yuánxiāo jié)
The Lantern Festival is celebrated on the first month of the Lunar year on the 15th day and promotes reconciliation, peace, and forgiveness. This day is celebrated through the lighting of lanterns, special foods, and family gatherings.
District weighs options from TEA around Special Education (En español)
Last week the board of trustees held a Public Hearing on Special Education to receive public comment and discuss TEA’s alternative plan in place of a possible conservatorship over special education.
Background
(El español está disponible abajo) Previous long-range planning efforts In April 2017, the Board adopted a 25-year Facilities Master Plan, which informed the development of a $1 billion bond investment approved by voters to modernize schools and create learning spaces worthy of our students’ talents as they prepare for an ever-changing global marketplace. The FMP called for a minor update every…
One Million Minutes Reading Challenge
About the One Million Minutes Reading Challenge The One Million Minutes Reading Challenging encourages our school community to read one million minutes this school year. It's an ambitious goal, BUT all of our students are encouraged to participate.