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3. Support for Educational Performance

in Accordance with

State-Established Standards

Galena Park ISD Accelerated Center for Education (ACE)
Galena Park ISD’s ACE program provides an accessible, student-centered, accelerated instructional
program for Galena Park ISD students. Former students who did not meet graduation requirements, and
current students in danger of not meeting graduation requirements, are eligible to attend this program.
GPISD was able to successfully graduate 49 students through our Night School program in 2015-2016
who otherwise would not have earned their diplomas. Without the committed financial support from our
Board of Trustees, this program that meets the needs of our students at a critical crossroads in their lives
would not be possible.

2015 - 2016 Night School Student Summary

Students Galena Park High North Shore Senior High District
Student Served 47 116 163
Graduates 15 33 49
Passed TAKS/EOC 12 28 40

Additionally, Galena Park ISD’s Night School program provided the opportunity for students in Galena
Park to recover over 250 credits throughout the 2015-2016 school year.

Career and Technical Education Department
Galena Park ISD’s Board of Trustees challenges the Career & Technical Education Department to partner
with and meet the needs of local business and industry. Meeting their needs includes the District adding
additional teachers to support innovative programs such as Maritime & Logistics and Dental Assisting, as
well as setting certification and dual credit goals. Galena Park ISD business and industry partners include
such Fortune 500 companies as Lyondellbasell and Dow Chemical, as well as numerous locally-owned
enterprises.

421 students received industry-recognized
credentials which will enable them to pursue college
and career goals

201 CTE students received on-the-job training
through paid and unpaid internships in 2016-2017

2,254 certifications earned throughout
the 2015-2016 school year

3,315 certifications earned throughout
the 2016-2017 school year

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