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number of quality industries like cosmetology , welding and nursing to further their professional development early on . Attending higher education is encouraged , with millions in scholarships obtained by students yearly . Whether HISD graduates aspire to attend four year universities or 2 year associate programs , building champions takes community involvement and support from HISD faculty , which they are more than happy to provide .
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Operations , for HISD , Bill Roberts said , “ We offer a wide variety of curriculum and courses that allow students to find their niche and allow them to grow into a champion .”
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
The primary higher-education institution throughout Huntsville ’ s history with over 140 years of meaningful education and career preparation is Sam Houston State University . A state school within the Texas state system , this is a public university with a specialization toward criminal justice , hosting the country ’ s first Ph . D . for Forensic Science .
Attentive faculty and minimal class sizes make this university a competitive choice for students looking for a more personal approach to learning . Holding over 90 degree programs at the baccalaureate level and 50 masters degrees , Sam Houston has a wealth of options for degree plans .
This institution also hosts the region ’ s primary center for teaching Osteopathic Medicine . Sam Houston State takes pride in its Mass Communications Department , which is prominent within the university due to previously graduating news anchor and reporter Dan Rather .
Sam Houston State lives up to their motto , “ The measure of a life is its service ”, by serving their community to the best of their ability .
ALPHA OMEGA ACADEMY
A more private option for Christ-minded families is the renowned Alpha Omega Academy . Educating from pre-K through twelfth grade with partnership from parents since 1997 . This institution was designed with God in mind and works to instill in their students moral goodness , truth and a commitment to meaningful community service . In every level of education Alpha Omega Academy encourages students to incorporate grammar skills and logical reasoning to help students reach their highest potential in education in an orderly way . Extracurriculars and athletics are available and work towards the same goals . Through these experiences the academy hopes to train students into humble and gracious leaders within their community . An education at Alpha Omega Academy is classical in its structure and form as well as in the content of the studies . By classical we mean that , at all levels , our curriculum seeks to develop in the student : a body of knowledge of the Bible and theological works ; sound reasoning skills ; and the capacity for beauty and clarity of expression . The educational approach is based upon the classical teaching model known as the trivium , which divides the educational life of the child into three stages and emphasizes the student ’ s natural capacity for certain types of learning at each different stage .
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