SAISD SPOTLIGHT: SAISD Foundation “Beat the Heat” college visits for alumni
SAISD and the SAISD Foundation have made significant strides in addressing a critical issue that impacts many of our students: summer melt—the phenomenon where students who intend to enroll in college after high school, but for various reasons, do not.
San Antonio ISD serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student body, with 89% of students identified as economically disadvantaged. Furthermore, 81% of SAISD students are the first in their families to attend college. This high percentage of first-generation college students creates a unique set of challenges for both graduates and their families. Many of our students do not have the support systems in place—whether in the form of family knowledge or previous personal experience—to navigate the college enrollment process effectively. In fact, only 19% of parents and guardians of SAISD students have ever participated in a college course, further highlighting the need for targeted intervention. The program's main feature is the guided campus visit, which allows students to experience college campuses firsthand with the help of trained Postsecondary Navigators (PSNs).
During these visits, students receive hands-on assistance to complete essential tasks such as:
- Sending high school transcripts
- Submitting test scores
- Addressing financial aid verification
- Setting up accommodations through Student Accessibility Services
Interviews available with postsecondary navigators. The “Beat the Heat” bus will roll out to local universities on the following dates:
June 23 (Mon) – Texas A&M – San Antonio
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., One University Way, 78224
July 15 (Tues) – UTSA Downtown Campus
9 a.m. to noon, 501 W. Cesar Chavez Blvd., 78207
July 16 (Wed) – University of the Incarnate Word
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4301 Broadway, 78209
Additional trips to Alamo Colleges District campuses also are scheduled.
Calendar items
June 14 (Sat) – SAISD familia at the Juneteenth Parade
10 a.m. to noon, Sam Houston High School, 4635 E. Houston St., 78220
SAISD is participating in the 26th Annual Juneteenth Parade that is organized by the Juneteenth Freedom Coalition of San Antonio. The parade starts at Sam Houston High School and ends at Comanche Park. The Sam Houston Hurricanes marching band will once again lead the Juneteenth Parade procession. The SAISD Families and Community Engagement team is gathering a group of SAISD students and staff to join the annual event.
June 17 (Tues) – SAISD Educator Career Fair
2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Brackenridge High School, 400 Eagleland Drive, 78210
RSVP: https://www.tinyurl.com/0617jobfair
Enjoy summer with a new career at San Antonio ISD! The district is hosting a Summer Educator Career Fair on June 17 and hiring educators in its elementary, middle and high schools. There will be in-person interviews and on-site hiring. Critical need areas include special education and bilingual/dual language teachers and instructional assistants.
June 19 (Thurs) – SAISD closed for the Juneteenth holiday
All SAISD schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Normal office and school hours resume on Friday, June 20.