The HISD Foundation has partnered with United Way of Greater Houston to help purchase uniforms for the incoming classes of sixth and ninth grade students at the new Young Women’s and Young Men’s College Preparatory Academies.
The girls’ school will be located in Third Ward, and the boys’ school in Fifth Ward. Both academies will be focused on science, technology, engineering and math, and prepare students for college through a rigorous advanced placement program.
The college-success culture at the academies requires that students wear a uniform to class each day. However, some students come from low-income families unable to pay for uniforms.
“The HISD Foundation is pleased to support this important district priority with a gift of $25,000 from its 2011 golf tournament proceeds,” said Tina Medlin, president of the foundation.
United Way of Greater Houston contributed an additional $20,000 bringing the total gift amount to $45,000.
Anna Babin, president and CEO of the Houston United Way, said the organization is pleased to partner with the foundation.
“Developing children and youth to their full potential is one of our key focus areas, and this investment is one of the ways we can support the academic success of our children,” Babin said.
Both academies are still accepting applications. For more information, call the Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy at 713-942-1441 or the Young Men’s College Preparatory Academy at 713-226-2668.
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