One lucky Corpus Christi student could drive off in style and it won’t cost them a thing. It’s as simple as showing up for school. But something that seems so simple, has actually been a challenge for schools across Texas —getting students to have perfect attendance.
The ‘Drive Sames 4 Education’ initiative by Sames Ford Corpus Christi could fix that issue locally. On Tuesday, schools from CCISD and London ISD gathered to celebrate the first launch of the initiative in the Coastal Bend. It originally began in 2012 in Laredo.
According to the Texas Education Agency , students missing fewer than 18 days of the school year, achieve better academic results. Through the incentive every six weeks, students with perfect attendance will receive a voucher for a chance to win a 2025 Ford Branco Sport.
“We know that when our students are present and engaged, they can achieve greater academic success and foster a more positive school environment,” CCISD Superintendent, Dr. Roland Hernandez said.