H.R. No. 2023
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Killeen ISD Early College High School has been named
a model college and career readiness school by Educate Texas; and
WHEREAS, Led by principal Kathleen Burke, Early College High
School is one of only three schools in the state to receive the
foundation's model designation; the school maintains partnerships
with Central Texas College and Texas A&M University-Central Texas
that allow it to offer students the opportunity to earn an associate
degree concurrently with their high school diploma; and
WHEREAS, KISD Early College High School opened its doors in
2015 with 150 students, and within a few short years, it has grown
to serve a student body of nearly 1,000; the school has
distinguished itself through its strong academic performance, with
more than 99 percent of seniors meeting state standards to take
college courses; on 2018 STAAR tests, ECHS students boasted a
passing rate of 100 percent in math and social studies, 99 percent
in science, and 95 percent in reading, and they consistently exceed
the state average on the PSAT; this year, the school is celebrating
its first graduating class; all 165 students are on track to earn
their high school diplomas and 153 are expected to earn their
associate degrees; and
WHEREAS, The dedicated, hardworking students and teachers of
KISD Early College High School have established a record of
scholastic excellence, and their outstanding efforts are indeed
deserving of special commendation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Killeen ISD Early College High
School on being named a model college and career readiness school by
Educate Texas and extend to its faculty, staff, and students
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for KISD Early College High School as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Buckley
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2023 was adopted by the House on May
27, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House