If I have learned nothing else since taking my first real estate course in the 1970’s, it is that the School zone matters.   No parent wants their child to be in anything less than the best school.   Unfortunately schools are not all equal for a variety of reasons.  We as realtors know this and try to do the best we can to educate ourselves about the schools in our county. The great debate to me is whether the schools brought the people are the people caused the system to change.  Nowhere is this issue more … [Read more...]

Children at Risk ranked 1,196 public elementary, middle, and high schools in the Greater Houston area.  The rankings were based on TAKS scores, attendance, SAT scores and other factors.  HISD swept the top three positions for elementary, middle and high schools.   Among the largest districts in the area, Katy, Clear Creek and Pearland ISDs performed the best, with at least 78 percent of their campuses ranked in the top half.   Bob Sanborn, the president of Children at Risk, said "To get the best out of public … [Read more...]

We have many excellent private schools in the Greater Houston area.  What makes a great private school are challenging curricula, facility ratios, and a reputation as a good college preparatory.   Once you have made the decision to send your child to a private school.  Find the school which best accommodates the needs of your child.  If you are unfamiliar with the many private schools in Houston consider hiring an educational consultant.  A consultant will help guide you in planning for the academic success of your … [Read more...]

In Houston it is no secret that your children’s academic performance will be enhanced by the correct choice of school.  Statistics prove that private schools out perform public schools.  Parents who desire have many choices of private schools in Harris County.   So this fall, as you child heads back to school consider one of the following private schools. Houston Area Independent Schools (HAIS) Listing Alexander-Smith Academy 10255 Richmond Ave. #100 Houston, TX 77042 9th - 12th 713.266.0920 DavidArnold, … [Read more...]

Lamar High School was the site of a meeting tonight to address magnet schools and the report from Magnet Schools of America.  Speakers were Harvin Moore HISD Board Member, Ann Best Human Resources HISD, and John Allen HISD Special Improvement officer.  The auditorium was packed with parents, past students and teachers all wanting to be a part of the public forum. The meeting started with HISD providing the following information HISD is committed to choice, Magnet programs, and Vanguard … [Read more...]