La Promesa High School in Aldine Independent School District (TX) has successfully implemented groundbreaking scheduling strategies using Timely’s AI optimization technology, creating an inclusive and effective learning environment for newcomer and emergent bilingual students. The results were outlined in a collaborative white paper published today between Timely and Aldine ISD.
As districts nationwide strive to better serve their growing populations of emergent bilingual students, La Promesa High School has emerged as a model of excellence. Established in 2021, La Promesa High School was designed to support newcomer students through strategic scheduling that balances academic rigor with targeted language development. This charge comes with many scheduling challenges, but La Promesa was determined to not compromise on their priorities.
“Creating a schedule that works for newcomer students is incredibly complex,” says Fernanda Flores-Bolivar, Founder and Principal of La Promesa High School. “Our students come to us with varied transcripts from their home countries, different levels of English proficiency, and diverse academic needs. We need a schedule that can accommodate all of these factors while still maintaining our core mission of accelerating English language development and preparing students for postsecondary success.”
La Promesa's partnership with Timely has enabled several key achievements:
- 100% Complete Student Schedules: For the first time since the school's founding in 2021, every student received a complete schedule that met their individual academic needs and graduation requirements.
- Strategic Student Cohorting: 100% of ninth-grade students, including mid-year enrollees, are placed in cohorts to build community and provide consistent support.
- Optimized Teacher Assignments: English teachers' schedules are structured to support double-blocking in English Language Development while maintaining manageable course loads.
- Flexible Programming: The master schedule accommodates three Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways while maintaining core academic requirements.
Discover the full story and insights by accessing the white paper at https://www.timelyschools.com/la-promesa-white-paper.
About Aldine ISD: Aldine ISD serves approximately 57,000 students across 80 schools in Harris County, Texas, and is recognized for its innovative approaches to serving diverse student populations. The district has set a new benchmark in supporting students with unique and individualized needs, showcasing the transformative potential of AI technology in education.