Tag Archives: Fortis Academy
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Fortis Academy Students Explore Possibilities During Lamar University Visit
Leave a commentSeptember 17, 2025 by HCDE Communications
A group of Fortis Academy students recently visited Lamar University in Beaumont to explore higher education. Campus staff organized the …
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Houston-born Executive Chef Adrian Torres Visits Fortis Academy
Leave a commentJuly 28, 2025 by HCDE Communications
Through Fortis Academy’s culinary program, students gaining and maintaining sobriety from alcohol and substance abuse learn to express themselves in …
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Special Schools Continue Transforming Alternative Education at National Conference
Leave a commentJuly 3, 2025 by HCDE Communications
Harris County Department of Education’s Special Schools division continues to be an industry leader in restorative practices and alternative education, …
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Fortis Academy Officially Approved for Prestigious Association of Recovery Schools Accreditation
Leave a commentJuly 3, 2025 by HCDE Communications
With the first word of her email subject line, Julie McElrath – on behalf of the Association of Recovery Schools …
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With ‘Boots on the Ground,’ Schools Division Plans Strategically for Continued Impact
Leave a commentJune 20, 2025 by HCDE Communications
The last day of the 2024-2025 school year for Harris County Department of Education’s (HCDE) four Special Schools was June …
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Fortis Academy Collaborates with Houston Nonprofits for Student Growth
Leave a commentJune 10, 2025 by HCDE Communications
Fortis Academy has teamed up with Houston nonprofit organizations to bring students new experiences focused on sustainability, creativity and cultural …
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Fortis Academy Helps Gilberto Jimenez Gain Sobriety and a Second Family
Leave a commentMay 30, 2025 by HCDE Communications
Students struggling with alcoholism and addiction make an active choice to remain sober. It’s a daily effort that takes strength, …
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Special Schools Graduations Highlight Student Achievement and Resilience
Leave a commentMay 23, 2025 by HCDE Communications
May is a special time for students who have completed the academic requirements for graduation. It marks the closing of …
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Fortis Academy Recommended for Prestigious Association of Recovery Schools Accreditation
Leave a commentMay 16, 2025 by HCDE Communications
Through a collaborative effort between Fortis Academy and Harris County Department of Education, the county’s only public recovery high school …
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Checkmate: HCDE Students Sharpen Academic, Social Skills Through Chess
Leave a commentMay 12, 2025 by HCDE Communications
Over seven iterations, students from Harris County Department of Education’s (HCDE) four special schools have consistently demonstrated the educational and …
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