Tag Archives: Fortis Academy
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Fortis student “chef of the week” finds confidence in the kitchen
Leave a commentSeptember 23, 2022 by HCDE-Texas
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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HCDE’s Fortis Academy garners recognition on national stage
Leave a commentJune 23, 2022 by HCDE-Texas
HCDE Schools administrators gave their third consecutive presentation at the Association of Recovery Schools (ARS) 13th Annual Recovery School Conference …
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A tassel worth the hassle: Fortis Academy honors graduates
Leave a commentMay 27, 2022 by HCDE-Texas
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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Inaugural GEMS Summit helps girls see their sparkle
Leave a commentMarch 29, 2022 by HCDE-Texas
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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When former prison inmate Damon West speaks, Highpoint, Fortis students listen
Leave a commentSeptember 10, 2021 by HCDE-Texas
Highpoint School East and Fortis Academy students heard some wise words from a special guest Tuesday. Former inmate Damon West …
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Fortis Academy students introduced to restorative circles as part of new approach on campus
1September 3, 2021 by HCDE-Texas
This week, new Fortis Academy Principal Travita Godfrey, in partnership with the Center for Safe and Secure School’s (CSSS) Climate …
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Fortis Academy Students Experience New Foods and Books
Leave a commentOctober 23, 2019 by HCDE-Texas
Hummus, dill, Names Will Never Hurt Me and Pistol were some of the new foods and books Fortis Academy students …
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Wikstrom, Clay Named HCDE’s 2019 Teacher of the Year and Educational Aide of the Year
Leave a commentMay 15, 2019 by HCDE-Texas
First-year Fortis Academy Math Teacher Zachary Wikstrom was surprised May 13 by being named Harris County Department of Education’s 2019 …
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