Category: Collegiate

Del Mar College provides eligible high school students the opportunity to earn college-level credits while concurrently working toward a high school diploma. Students have access to the college’s facilities and services, including campus libraries, computer labs, academic and career planning services and more. Collegiate High School, which resides on the College’s East Campus, and Harold T. Branch Academy, which is located adjacent to West Campus, are collaborative partners between Corpus Christi Independent School District and Del Mar to provide high school- and college-level studies. Students have the opportunity to complete an associate degree or two years of transferable college-level credits…

Isabella Gutierrez Collegiate High School The Coastal Bend Area College and Career Night Expo opened its door at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 with high school and prospective transfer students pouring in just to get their chance to speak with college representatives, career experts and admissions counselors. This event, held in the American Bank Center Exhibit Hall A, was filled with over 50 colleges and technical programs in and out of Texas, which provided students with the opportunity to become aware of the possibilities for their future. Hot topics of the night included financial aid, scholarships and admissions. As a Corpus…

Hailey Gonzalez Collegiate High School The Helping Improve Peers (HIP) Program at Collegiate High School is a program that offers the chance for seniors and juniors to help and mentor underclassmen with homework, advice and just anything involving school. This program is a great chance for the freshmen to experience more of the school and their peers and to become prepared for the years ahead. I recently interviewed one of my HIP mentors, a senior at Collegiate High School. My mentor chose to stay anonymous, but he gave great advice and tips from his own experience as a Collegiate High…

When Marissa Gonzalez was 6 years old, she attended her eldest brother’s graduation at Moody High School. After hearing an empowering speech delivered by the class valedictorian, Marissa knew she would one day hold that position. On that day, Marissa made it her goal to graduate at the top of her class. On May 21, she will complete that goal as she graduates as the valedictorian of Collegiate High School’s Class of 2016. Marissa’s success is no surprise, as she has always been an exemplary student. When she was young, she strived to make her parents proud by excelling in…