Akins Early College High School

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.
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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.)
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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!
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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!
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2020 AP Exam Registration

Register now for 2020 AP Exams
https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/440349
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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
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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)
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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.)
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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.
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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.)
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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.
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