Each vertical team has one to two high schools with 14-27 feeder schools. Incorporated within the School Board's Declaration of Beliefs and Visions is the active development of effective partnerships for every school. This emphasis on collaboration is based on the belief that the entire community has a stake in the improvement of public education and that there are many opportunities for everyone to interact with schools to benefit students and improve academic achievement. Through partnerships, students receive valuable assistance in human and financial resources to enhance their academic achievement and personal growth. Additionally, partnerships raise public awareness of educational issues, create a better understanding of the educational process, and help prepare students to be productive citizens.
Schools can always benefit from more participation.
Flexibility is important to the success of any type of partnership with schools. Activities which provide HISD students the opportunity to interact with and learn from individuals who share their knowledge, motivation, and skills are the most crucial and appreciated.