HOUSTON (KTRK) -- The Houston Independent School District will open six new high-tech schools this fall.
The six campuses will open their doors on Monday, Aug. 22 for the 2016-2017 school year. The schools are Condit and Mark White elementary schools, Mandarin Immersion Magnet School, North Houston and South early college high schools, and Fonwood Early Childhood Center.
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The schools will have with flexible classrooms and increased access to technology.
All of the schools, except Fonwood Early Childhood Center, were funded by the district's 2012 Bond Program.
The $1.89 billion program calls for the renovation or rebuilding of 40 schools across the district, including 29 high schools. Construction is currently underway at 22 campuses.
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In addition to the 29 high schools, the bond program also calls for the renovation or rebuilding of four elementary schools, two middle schools and four K-8 campuses. This fall, projects at Sterling Aviation High School and Delmar Fieldhouse are expected to be finished.
The bond program also includes $100 million in technology upgrades, $44.7 million to replace regional fieldhouses and improve athletics facilities, $35 million to renovate middle school restrooms, and $17.3 million for safety and security improvements.