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High school senior credits PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD programs with helping her keep a 4.0 and earn a real estate license
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A PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD high school senior said caring for a mother after a January stroke threatened her grades but district classes, teachers and dual-credit options helped her maintain a 4.0 and graduate with several credentials.
A high school senior in PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD said she cared for her mother after a January stroke and nearly fell behind in school, but district programs and teacher support helped her keep a 4.0 GPA and earn professional credentials.
"One of the biggest challenges I faced was my mom's like health really declined. She had a stroke at the beginning of January," the student said, describing long days when she finished classes, went to her mother’s home and still completed homework.
The student said she felt isolated at first but found support by reaching out to others. "Once you kind of put yourself out…
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