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Akins Diamonds participate in the 2019 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. Most amazing experience!!!
Akins Correction Team wins at TXPSTA Criminal Justice Competition
Akins FFA Chapter
Akins Teacher Jesus Valles is awarded BEST ACTOR in Austin by the Austin Chronicle Reader's Poll!
Akins Choir sings the National Anthem at Home-coming Game
Akins Graduate, Ellyssa Saldivar, joins City of Austin Park Rangers after graduating from the Akins Park Rangers Cadet Program
IT Practicum Interns visiting NXP Semiconductors
Criminal Justice Students visit APD
Health Science Interns (& HS Teacher- Mr. Rodriguez)
2019-2020 Corrections Student Interns
Human Services Student Interns
2019-2020 Emergency Communication Interns
2019-2020 Cheerleader Squad
CTE criminal justice/law teacher Armin Salek receives a SUPERintendent Coin
Ballet Folklorico de Akins
2019-2020 Law Student Interns
Early High School Designation by TEA
2019-2020 Cheerleader Squad
911 Emergency Communications Interns visit Star Flight
Akins students participate in a forum- Podemos Latina Lawmakers
The Akins Legal Eagles (Law Interns) get recognized by the Texas Legislature
Akins Pet Center
Akins High School FFA
Coach Eugene Salazar- 300 Career Wins in Baseball!!!
Akins High School hosts City of Austin Mayoral Forum
Grand Champion Team Award
Akins High School Student Council
Dr. W. Charles Akins (1932-2017)
Dr. W. Charles Akins (1932-2017)
News & Announcements
Akins launches a new Real Estate (Associate's Degree) Program
Click above to learn about the new 2020-2021 Real Estate License Program at Akins Early College High School.
Registering for 2020-2021 Courses?
The link above provides information about the 2020-2021 Course Selections for each Academy's pathways, including endorsements. Each student must graduate with an endorsement at the end of 4 years. (An endorsement is a series of Career & Technology Education courses.)
Diamonds marched in the 2019 Macy's Parade in NYC
The Diamond officers performed in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2019!
Akins Teacher gets a big award in Austin
Our own speech teacher, Jesus Valles-Morales is awarded BEST ACTOR in Austin by the Austin Chronicle Reader's Poll!
The quote on the award page (by a former Akins student) is right on. "Wonderful teacher. Phenomenal actor. Beautiful spirit." Congratulations Mr. Valles!
2020 AP Exam Registration
Register now for 2020 AP Exams
https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/440349
AISD Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz visits Akins Early College High School
#AISDProud to expand the Early College High School program to Akins: this allows students to earn a high school diploma & associate degree at the same time. Akins also launched the new Career Launch program focused on real estate. This is our seventh ECHS at AISD! #AISDGameChangers
Information about Algebra II
Dear Austin ISD Families:
The Texas legislature passed a new law, SB 232, that requires school districts to inform you that Algebra II is not required for graduation, and the possible consequences of your student not taking Algebra II. (Click above for more information)
Early College High School
Starting in the 2019-2020 school year, Akins High School will become an Early College High School. Participating students get the opportunity to earned an Associate Degree in General Studies before they graduate from High School. (Click above for more information.)
Parents- Accessing your student's STAAR Results
Starting June 12, all parents will have direct access to their student's STAAR results. In order to access the portal, parents will need to have their child's unique code to access STAAR scores. There is a way to get your child's unique code.
The Akins Legal Eagles (Law Interns) get recognized by the Texas Legislature
The Legal Eagles returned from the Texas State Capitol on Tuesday, February 26th after being recognized as the first high school legal aid clinic in the country. Representative Donna Howard honored the organization greatly by passing a resolution. (Read more by clicking on the above link.)
Akins High School's Austin Corps students participate in a forum about Latinas in politics
Future Austin Corps students participated in a forum about Latinas in politics. They met Lloyd Doggett, Gina Hinajosa, and Delia Garza, as well as campaign managers and city planners who are Latinas. Their stories were inspirational, and from our discussion afterwards, the young women were inspired.
Akins students go to the Capitol
AustinPTA invited Principal Tina Salazar and 2 students, Gabriella Pedraza and Jose Luna, to the PTA Rally day luncheon. It was an honor and privilege! #JustFundItTX
In-coming 9th Grade Student Registration Information
The above link provides information about next school year for students who plan to attend Akins High School for the 2020-2021 school year.
Akins High School earns 3 academic distinctions
According to TEA, Akins High School earned 3 academic distinctions in Comparative Academic Growth, Postsecondary Readiness, and Comparative Closing the Gaps. Congratulations!
Akins High School host the City of Austin Mayoral Forum
On Friday, Oct. 19, Akins High School Austin Corps students hosted the City of Austin Mayoral Forum. It was a huge opportunity for our students to learn about local politics and civic engagement.
Our School At A Glance
- 100% Early College High School Designation
- 100% Wall-to-Wall Academies
- 30 CTE Pathways
- 2 P-TECHS (2020-2021)
- 100% Recognized by U.S. News & World Report
- 100% SEL Seed Campus
- 100% RJ Focused
- 35+ Professional/Work Certifications