The students from both schools will attend four one-hour classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and three 83 minute courses on Tuesday and Thursday, the district announced. While the district will open its fall semester Sept. 7, students at KHS and SCHS will attend school for the first day Monday, Sept. 11.
The district has posted its bell schedule.
"This is similar to many higher education schedules with shorter Monday, Wednesday, Frida
The decision was deemed necessary after Hurricane Harvey dropped more than 30 inches of rain on the Lake Houston area in late August, causing damage to several HISD schools. KHS received water up to its second floor and may not be ready at any point this school year, HISD Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen said.
The district is soliciting feedback about KHS students' need for bus transportation through a survey. HISD will also host an open house for KHS families Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at SCHS, 14000 Weckford Blvd., Houston
The decision came after HISD solicited staff and parent input on how to handle students displaced from KHS.
Thanks SCHS for sharing your beautiful school! We'll work together to make it a great year, especially for our Seniors! SCHS & KHS 2018! pic.twitter.com/7fO4eeiwqu
— Kingwood High School (@HumbleISD_KHS) September 5, 2017
The district is holding a special board meeting Sept. 5 to discuss the damages caused by Harvey.