Weekly Update HSoC

April 10 - 14 2023,

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Quote for the Week

“The only way to get out of mediocrity is to keep shooting for excellence.”

― Eric Thomas

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2023 DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE & HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY

The U.S. Congress established Days of Remembrance as the nation's annual commemoration of the Holocaust.. Public Law 96-388 established the United States Holocaust Memorial Council and authorizes the actions of the council. Each year the President of the United States also issues a Presidential Proclamation for the observance. The dates for Days of Remembrance and Holocaust Remembrance Day vary each year according to the Hebrew calendar.


For more details please see Days of Remembrance Frequently Asked Questions (provided by the US Holocaust Memorial Museum)



External Links

► American Jewish Historical Society

► Anti-Defamation League

► Jewish American Heritage Month

► Jewish War Veterans

► National Museum of American Jewish Military History

► Planning Observances for Military Audiences

► United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

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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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Senior Events

May 11, 2023, Powderpuff Football Game - Details Contact Melissa Huskisson mhuskisson@wisd.org


May 18, 2023, Powderpuff Volleyball Game - Details Contact Melissa Huskisson mhuskisson@wisd.org


May 19, 2023, Movie Madness 10:00 pm - Midnight Indoor Facility - Details Contact Melissa Huskisson mhuskisson@wisd.org


May 20, 2023, Hachie Hunt 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Details Contact Melissa Huskisson mhuskisson@wisd.org


May 21, 2023, Baccalaureate 4:00 pm @SAGU - Details Contact Melissa Huskisson mhuskisson@wisd.org


May 22, 2023, Service Day a.m/ & Senior Parade 6:30 pm - Details Contact Melissa Huskisson mhuskisson@wisd.org


May 23, 2023 Field Day - Details Contact Melissa Huskisson mhuskisson@wisd.org


May 23, 2023, HSoC Graduation Practice in am @Coleman Middle School Fine Arts Center 9:00 am - Details contact abenskin@wisd.org or escott@wisd.org


May 24, 2023, HSoC. Graduation Ceremony @ Coleman Middle School 6:30 pm - Details contact abenskin@wisd.org or escott@wisd.org

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

55 Northgate Drive, Waxahachie, TX, USA (972) 923-4695 wisd.hsoc/