Vistas High School Program is an alternative public high school program based in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States, and part of the Klein Independent School District. Vistas serves grades 9 through 12. The program has a Houston, Texas mailing address but is not located in the Houston city limits. The Director is Peggy Ekster.[1]
| Vistas High School Program | |
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| Address | |
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12550 Bammel North Houston Road Harris County , | |
| Coordinates | 29°57′40″N 95°29′50″W / 29.961183°N 95.497197°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, Alternative |
| Motto | "A Relevant and Rigorous Curriculum" |
| Established | August 16, 2006 |
| School district | Klein Independent School District |
| Grades | 10 - 12 |
| Enrollment | about 300 (as of July 2007[update]) |
| Mascot | Vikings |
| Website | Official site |
Academics
Vistas was created to provide resources for students who are at risk of not graduating, so they can work at an accelerated pace to complete high school.[2] Only students who have spent a semester in a regular high school program are eligible for enrollment.[3] Each student receives a wireless laptop; students may take on-line courses and/or complete a course in less time than at a traditional school. Faculty and students are screened to ensure a willingness to work as part of a team focused on the possibility of graduation for each student. Attaining the recommended high school diploma is the standard for all.[4] Students who are graduated receive a diploma from their zoned high schools.[2]
High schools
Under the program are five high schools: Klein High School, Klein Cain High School, Klein Collins High School, Klein Forest High School and Klein Oak High School.