With college on their minds, many juniors and seniors are starting to think about one of the most important tests they are required to take, the SAT or in some cases, the ACT. The students realize that college is closer than they thought, and rush to sign up.
Not all students chose to go to college once they graduate. Some students chose to pursue other activities, like Arriago, and wait to go to college, either for financial reasons, to join the military or workforce, or for other, more personal, reasons.
Right now a bill known as the HB5 or the “House Bill 5” is a piece of legislation that is on the verge of being passed unless the state Governor vetoes it by June 16.
This piece of legislation would alter the amount of credits a student needs for core classes in order to be able to graduate. The bill is geared towards students who may not go into a higher level of education such as college, or to better help students pursue their desired career paths by giving them specific educational classes that fit their desired occupations.
It's a welcome relief for teachers who have long envied the early release days at the middle schools and elementary schools as all NEISD high schools will have their only early release next week.
