A solid education helps provide better jobs, better pay, and gives citizens more opportunity and choices for their lives. That is why the Mayor has worked so hard with schools, community organizations and businesses to help students graduate from high school.
These programs help students find the resources and encouragement that they need to receive their high school diploma.
Reach Out to Dropouts
Expectation Graduation is an important piece of the mayor's education policy. The City of Houston works with various school districts, including Houston Independent School District and 20 other Houston-area school districts, to make sure all students complete high school ...
Graduation Game Plan
The Graduation Game Plan provides a guide for students to plan their education and career. This packet includes helpful information to identify career interests, establish organization skills, set goals and plan for college. It is also a great tool for parents and mentors.
College and Career Planning
Education expands your knowledge, creates more job opportunities and increases your earnings! Check out these resources to help you plan your steps to prepare for college and find the career of your dreams.
Commit to Graduation
Earning your high school diploma is crucial to being allowed to make the choices that will shape your life as you get older. This page shows you how education impacts what you can earn with different levels of education. The more you learn, the more you earn!
Student Financial Aid
This page is divided into three sections (federal, state and local) to help students find financial aid opportunities for college. Scholarships, grants and loans are available to help students pay for their education. Use these links to start your financial aid hunt.
Contact Us
Mark CuevaDirector
901 Bagby, 4th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Ph: 832.393.0816
Email: mark.cueva@houstontx.gov
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Student and Family Neighborhood Service Maps
There are many free resources through the City of Houston and our partners to help support the healthy development of students and families. Learn where to find these resources and services in your neighborhood using our Neighborhood Service maps and our partners’ links.
Additional Resources
The Mayor's Office, City of Houston departments and our partners offer many free resources and services to support a healthy development. This page contains links to community resources, learning opportunities and positive out-of-school activities that are available to citizens.