Weekly Update HSoC

April 17 -21, 2023

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Quote for the Week

“The decisions you're making today will impact your tomorrows.”

― Priscilla Shirer, Life Interrupted

Recent Graduates

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End of Course - STAAR Testing

E.O.C.Testing Dates



Below are the testing dates for the various subject areas to be tested. as a reminder if you haven't passed the corresponding exam it is a requirement f you to take that exam. All Students should show up no later than 8:15 on the date of the test.


STAAR Test Dates (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness)



Reminders for Testing Days

  1. Students should get a good night’s sleep and have a healthy breakfast prior to testing.
  2. Please arrive on time to school – testing begins promptly.
  3. Schools are closed to visitors on days when testing is being administered.



Testing begins at 8:15 a.m. each day.


English I - 4/18/ 2023


English II - 4/20/2023


Algebra I - 5/ 4/2023


Biology - 4/25/2023


History - 4/27/2023



Please get in touch with Ms. Scott @ escott@wisd.org for any additional questions.

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HSoC Graduation Questionaire - Please complete Short Survey

Graduation Day is a big day! Graduating from high school is a major achievement and milestone. As we prepare for your graduation ceremony we need your assistance for planning purposes. Please click on the link to complete the short 5-question survey:


HSoC [High School of Choice] Graduation Questionaire: https://forms.gle/6QJb8QsYkYfJ66Kn8

The below-named students need to see Dr. Benskin before their departure after testing.


Levi Bishop

Travion Brown

Javien Epps

Jonathan Gospodarek

La'Barine Kindle

Brinae Miller

Alexis Orozco

Xamara Sams

Jamie Smith

Lilliana Vazquez

Ti'Ajah Washington

Travis Anderson

Rhianna Barnes

Joel Bryant

Orlando Enriquez

Jesalyn Owens

Areana Prudhomme

Tristan Robertson

Keilan Walker

High School of Choice (HSoC)

High School of Choice (HSoC)

High School of Choice (HSoC)

We are an alternative high school designed to help at-risk students achieve their goals of high school graduation and beyond. HSoC supports students through rigorous, innovative, and engaging learning experiences. Every student will be empowered to fiercely navigate their world with resilience, purpose, courage, humility, and pride.


Academic Performance and Effort


It is an expectation that all High School of Choice (HSoC) students put forth the effort to reach their maximum potential. Academic excellence is achieved by challenging yourself to improve on every assignment or task you encounter.


WISD Vision: Our vision is to be a district where innovation thrives and growth is limitless

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