Officials with iSchool High-Atascocita, a tuition-free public charter school, announced the opening of a new campus at Lone Star College-Atascocita Center, 15903 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Houston.

The school, which will be available to ninth- and tenth-graders this fall, will offer dual-credit courses, allowing students to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree upon graduation, officials said in a July 14 news release.

Officials noted iSchool High-Atascocita will expand by one grade level each year until it is available to all high school grade levels by 2023.

Campus Director Xavira Moore Davis touted the new partnership with Lone Star College.

"Our partnership with Lone Star College gives students a chance to earn college credit and participate in a full high school experience," Davis said in a news release. "iSchool High-Atascocita students will have every opportunity to build meaningful social connections and memories through clubs, sports, and traditional high school activities like a homecoming.”


iSchool High-Atascocita officials will be hosting several on-campus information sessions for interested families and students throughout July. Meetings will take place on the first floor of the campus location at Lone Star College-Atascocita Center. 832-306-3603. www.ischoolhigh.com/atascocita