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In a diverse and vibrant community like Houston, you will find many options to take advantage of when it comes to educational opportunities and educational services. Whether you are moving here because of a divorce or a child custody case you can rest assured that no matter what your life stage is there are schools in and around the Houston metropolitan area to meet your needs and those of your children. Depending on your location in the city, one of these school districts could become your home district.
To begin with, the city of Houston itself is served by the Houston Independent School district. HISD is the largest school district in the state of Texas in one of the largest in the entire country. The district primarily serves the city of Houston and its residents. the school district offers both traditional public-school environments as well as charter schools. If your child has a particular focus on science, the trades, or any other area he or she can find a school that suits their needs at whatever stage of development they are in currently.
Additionally, there are many suburban school districts that serve the areas around the city of Houston. Notable educational services for suburban school districts in the Houston area include Cypress Fairbanks ISD, Spring ISD, Conroe ISD, Tomball ISD and Katy ISD. Depending on your location in the city, one of these school districts could become your home district. Each school district offers something unique in terms of classes, extracurricular activities, athletics and more. Perform due diligence before moving to Houston to choose your preferred school district
As we all know, school is not just for children. If you are moving to Houston because of a divorce, then you may be interested in completing an associate degree. Houston Community College and Lone Star college are two of the most well developed and established Community College systems in Southeast Texas. Houston Community College serves areas closer to the inner core of Houston while Lone Star college serves the suburban and more outlying areas of Harris and Montgomery counties. Both Community College systems allow you to complete two-year degrees and earn various vocational certifications.
Finally, the Houston area offers many opportunities for both you and your children to earn four-year traditional college degrees. Local universities include the University of Houston, Rice University, Texas Southern University, Houston Baptist University as well as St. Thomas University. These institutions of higher learning offer bachelors as well as post-bachelor’s degrees. Other four-year schools located within a short drive from Houston include Prairie View A&M University, Sam Houston State University, and Stephen F. Austin University.
