Students, staff highlight Accelerated Center for Education at Galena Park ISD board meeting
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Principal Marcus Morrow presented a video spotlight of ACE programs and multiple students described gaining credits, mentorship and a path to earlier graduation; trustees and the superintendent praised the program’s role in re-engaging students.
Marcus Morrow, principal of the Accelerated Center for Education (ACE), presented a video and remarks at the Feb. 9 Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees meeting highlighting ACE’s accelerated coursework, mentorship programs, a Young Men’s and Women’s club, counseling services and efforts to help students recover credits and graduate sooner.
Morrow described ACE as an alternative pathway for students who have struggled in traditional campuses and said the campus combines accelerated classes, mentoring and counseling to give students academic and social support. He invited ACE staff and students to stand and introduced a video showing classroom work and student testimonials.
Several students told board members that ACE helped them rebuild credits and regain momentum toward graduation. One student said they arrived with zero credits and, after attending ACE, had gained 10 credits and seen meaningful academic progress. Other students cited mentorship, smaller class structures and access to college classes that earn CCMR (college, career and military readiness) credit as program strengths.
Trustees and administrators praised the staff. Trustee remarks recognized mentors and counselors for helping students who balance work, family and school responsibilities. The board invited students to stand again and applauded their participation.
The presentation concluded with no formal action; it served as an informational spotlight on district programming to support at‑risk and nontraditional students.