Tag Archives: Fortis Academy

  1. Fortis Academy Students Examine Personal Growth During National Recovery Month

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    September 21, 2023 by HCDE Communications

    Students at Harris County Department of Education’s Fortis Academy are turning their journey to sobriety into a celebration of strength …
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  2. Fortis Academy Graduate Julian Guerrero Paves the Way for Mental Health Advocacy

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    September 14, 2023 by HCDE Communications

    In August 2022, at Convocation, Superintendent James Colbert introduced Julian Guerrero, a Fortis Graduate who overcame addiction with the help …
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  3. HCDE’s Special Schools Push the Needle on Education Excellence with New Programs, Facilities

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    August 31, 2023 by HCDE Communications

    Monday, August 28, was a day of smiles and cheer at HCDE’s four special school campuses as staff welcomed students …
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  4. Fortis Graduates Rewrite Their Narratives with Caps and Gowns

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    June 1, 2023 by HCDE Communications

    As Fortis Academy seniors clad in caps and gowns paraded across the stage on May 26, they were met with …
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  5. Spotlight on Nominees for Educator of the Year Alvarez, Ibarra

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    May 18, 2023 by HCDE Communications

    This week, we profile two additional educators who were nominated for the 2022-2023 Teacher and Educational Aide of the Year. …
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  6. Thanksgiving à la Fortis

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    November 17, 2022 by HCDE Communications

    Pumpkin spice and everything nice filled the air ahead of Wednesday’s board meeting as HCDE’s Board of Trustees and executive …
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  7. Fortis student “chef of the week” finds confidence in the kitchen

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    September 23, 2022 by HCDE Communications

    The scent of a home-cooked meal wafted through the hallways at Fortis Academy on Wednesday as student Johnny Lewis led …
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  8. HCDE’s Fortis Academy garners recognition on national stage

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    June 23, 2022 by HCDE Communications

    HCDE Schools administrators gave their third consecutive presentation at the Association of Recovery Schools (ARS) 13th Annual Recovery School Conference …
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  9. A tassel worth the hassle: Fortis Academy honors graduates

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    May 27, 2022 by HCDE Communications

    The day high school students long for, marked by caps, gowns, and memories, was hard-earned for Jasmin Flores.  “I never …
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  10. Inaugural GEMS Summit helps girls see their sparkle

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    March 29, 2022 by HCDE Communications

    On Friday, female students from Harris County Department of Education’s (HCDE) four special schools were uplifted through tools, resources, and mentorship …
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