February 10, 2004

Galveston Independent School District

Galveston Independent School District's Accelerated Instruction Model or AIM program has extended its hours from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  The extended program, called "AIM Late," will allow Ball High School students to work on courses that they could not manage in their daily schedule at Ball High School.

AIM, which opened in August 2003, has graduated 34 students from Ball High School since its inception.  An additional 90 students are currently enrolled and are working to complete their high school diploma.  The program is tailored to students who are committed to completing their education but who require a more flexible schedule for meeting that goal.  

"We have already seen the success of AIM and now we can reach out to even more students through AIM Late and GOAL," said GISD Superintendent Lynn Hale.  "Students are often turned away from potential employment or a military career because they lack a high school diploma.  These programs fill that need." 

Applications are available through the Ball High School Counselors' Office or at the AIM office at 3906 Avenue T in Galveston.  For more information, call (409) 766-5167. 

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