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TEXAS Scholars Program | ||||||
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What is the TEXAS Scholars Program? | ||||||
TEXAS Scholars is the collective name for a community's incentives and strategies to motivate all of its students to complete the state Recommended High School Plan or Distinguished Achievement Program. Leander ISD is devoted to promoting academic achievement and rigor for all of its students. | ||||||
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There are two major elements of TEXAS Scholars | ||||||
1. Volunteers from the community present the Great Expectations…Great Rewards presentation
stressing the value of completing the Recommended High School Plan or Distinguished Achievement Program to all 9th grade students through Academic and Career Excellence/Student Leadership (ACE-SL) or AVID classes. 2. Recognition is given to seniors who graduate as Texas Scholars. Students are currently being recognized with a frame-ready certificate (included in the graduation portfolio) and a Texas Scholars medal to be worn at graduation. | ||||||
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Gold Medal Requirements | ||||||
• Graduate on Recommended High School Plan or Distinguished Achievement Program
• Complete two courses eligible for college credit • Meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) college readiness standards • Complete a LISD Program of Study | ||||||
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Silver Medal Requirements | ||||||
• Graduate on Recommended High School Plan or Distinguished Achievement Program
• Completion of two courses eligible for college credit | ||||||
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How can I get more information? | ||||||
The TEXAS Scholars web site provides a vast array of information, or you may contact TEXAS Scholars Coordinator Camille Clay at 570-0228. | ||||||
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