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Why Stay involved with gear up?
Why Stay involved with gear up?
Stay informed – Attend GEAR UP workshops and events to learn about college and career readiness opportunities.
Encourage academic success – Support your child’s education by monitoring grades, setting goals, and emphasizing the importance of school.
Become a parent leader – Ask how you can join the Campus Leadership Team and help shape GEAR UP activities.
Build connections – Communicate with GEAR UP staff to access resources, scholarships, and tools that benefit your child’s future.
november & december TOPIC OF THE MONTH:
november & december TOPIC OF THE MONTH:
testing
testing
What is the TSI? The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state assessment that helps identify if your child is ready for college-level reading, writing, and math courses.
Discover opportunities early: Taking the TSI in middle or early high school can open doors to dual credit, early college, and advanced academic programs.
Build confidence through preparation: Encourage your child to review sample questions, practice online, and ask teachers for help — preparation helps reduce test anxiety and improves performance.
Understand it’s not a pass or fail test: The TSI is used to guide students into the right courses for success, not to determine graduation or limit opportunities.
Support your child’s college and career journey: Talk about their testing goals, celebrate their efforts, and join GEAR UP events or parent sessions to learn how testing connects to college and career readiness.
October TOPIC OF THE MONTH:
October TOPIC OF THE MONTH:
pathways
pathways
What are Pathways? – A pathway is a plan of study in high school that connects your child’s classes to future college and career opportunities.
Explore your child’s interests – Pathways help students discover careers that match their strengths and passions.
Plan for high school success – Choosing a pathway ensures your child takes the right courses to stay on track for graduation.
Build real-world skills – Pathways include classes and experiences that prepare students for college, careers, and life after high school.
Support your child – Learn about your child’s pathway, discuss their goals, and attend GEAR UP events and workshops to stay involved.
Use online resources – Tools like My Texas Future and Texas OnCourse can help you and your child explore pathways and career options together.
August & September TOPIC OF THE MONTH:
August & September TOPIC OF THE MONTH:
CAREER EXPLORATION
CAREER EXPLORATION
Early exposure matters: Middle schoolers who explore careers sooner set clearer goals and stay engaged in school.
Connect interests to pathways: Students link hobbies/strengths to real jobs, CTE programs, and Texas industries.
Plan smarter for high school: Exploration informs 9th-grade endorsements, Algebra I, and course selections.
Build real-world skills: Activities practice communication, problem-solving, and teamwork employers value.
Demystify college/training: Students learn differences among certificates, community college, and universities (costs, timelines, aid).
Family partnership: Simple at-home talks and campus visits make future planning normal and achievable.
Every Connection Counts!
Every Connection Counts!
At Santa Rosa ISD, we believe that Every Connection Counts and that includes the important connection we have with YOU, our families!
We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our GEAR UP Family Survey . Your feedback helps us plan meaningful activities, resources, and support for both students and families as we continue building a strong path toward college, career, and beyond.
Simply scan the QR code below or click the link to get started!
https://forms.gle/LEuSjdy8MDjBjqtHA
Together, we can make sure every student is ready for the future — because when families and schools connect, students succeed!
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