Transcript Open House Presentation

Academy
Open House
6:00-6:30 –Club Fair
6:30-7:30 – Formal
Presentation
October 27, 2016
Presentation of Administrators and Counselors
Administrators
Counselors
Frederick Richardson
Principal
Michelle Dotson
Lead Counselor, D-G
Lester Johnson
Associate Principal, Ve-Z
Kelli Johnson
Counselor, A-C
Cozette Church-Gaston
Associate Principal, Sp-Va
Stephanie Toussaint
Counselor, H-Maz
Ronnie Adams
Assistant Principal, A-C
Irvin Casely-Hayford
Counselor, Mb-R
Sam Burton
Assistant Principal, D-I
Rose Powell
Counselor, S-Z
Dr. TaTanisha Parker
Assistant Principal, J-M
Tonya Heard
Dean of Instruction
Hilda Salina
Assistant Principal, N-So
Dr. Rima Alexander
Campus Assessment Coordinator
Amber Boston, Academy Coordinator
Georgette Bubar, Director of Advanced Academics
Agenda
• Overview of the Digital Media
and Medical Science
Academies.
• Overview of the Application
Process.
Why Choose a FBISD Academy?
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Innovative & challenging career focused courses
Passionate instructors with industry experience
Internship Opportunities*
Project based learning
Member of a cohort
Shared interest with classmates
Advanced level coursework
Relevant Field Trip Opportunities
*Student must complete competitive application process to enroll
Why Choose OUR Academy?
- Industry standard
technology
- Opportunities to work with
District professionals
- Professional Experience
while in high School
- Specialty courses in digital
media
- Technical Experience
- Case studies
- Hospital Rotations*
- Proximity to Medical Center
- Specialty courses in Health
Science
- College level lab experiments
*Student must complete competitive
application process to enroll
Sample Enrichment Opportunities
- Tour KHOU television
station
- Showcase film/movies at
local movie theater
- Tour collegiate
communications and digital
media programs
- Participate in special
projects for District
promotion
- Tour University of Texas
Health Science Center @
Houston
- Tour UT Houston Medical
School
- Learn from 1st through 4th
year med students
- Conduct laboratory
experiments at MD Anderson
Cancer Center
Our Talented Staff
• Years of professional and
industry experience
• Years of teaching experience
• Connected with industry
leaders
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
English
English I PAP
English II PAP
AP English III
AP/DC
English IV
Math
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-calculus
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics I
Science
Elective
Digital Media
Principles of
Audio/Video
Graphic
Design
Animation
Web Design
Social Studies
World
Geography
World History US History
Languages
Language I
Language II
Discipline
MS Credits
Fine Arts
FA Elective
PE/Equiv
Electives
Gov’t/Eco
PE Elective
Speech &
Health
Comp Sci PAP A/V
Production I
A/V
Production II
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
English
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Math
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-calculus
Science
Biology PAP
Chemistry
PAP
AP Physics I
AP Science
Elective
Medical
Science
Prin. Health
Science
Medical
Terminology
Medical
Microbiology
Pathophysiology
Social Studies
World
Geography
World History US History
Languages
Language I
Language II
Discipline
MS Credits
Fine Arts
FA Elective
PE/Equiv
Electives
Electives
Gov’t/Eco
PE Elective
Speech &
Health
Anatomy &
Physiology
Free Elective
Free Elective
Athletic Disclaimer
Any student attending an academy outside of the
attendance zone in which he/she resides, will be ineligible
for varsity athletic competition for one calendar year.
- Applications can be found online at:
https://secure.fortbendisd.com/ac
ademyapp (Available November 1,
2016)
- Completed applications are due on
or before November 30, 2016
Application Process
• Log on to https://secure.fortbendisd.com/academyapp
Current FBISD Students
Non-FBISD Students
Sign in using your Student User Name & ID
(just like you would into a school computer)
Sign up using your email address and password
Answer All Questions
Answer All Questions
Address, parent information, and zoned
campus are automatically pulled from Skyward
Input your address, parent information, and
zoned campus information
Select the Academy(ies) for which you wish to
apply
Select the Academy(ies) for which you wish to
apply
Select the priority of each academy (1, 2, 3, …)
Select the priority of each academy (1, 2, 3, …)
No additional documentation is needed
Upload a PDF copy of the 7th grade report card
and the 7th grade standardized test. Also, input
the actual 7th grade grades
Hit the Submit button to submit your
application
Hit the Submit button to submit your
application
Application Timeline
Nov. 1: Applications Open Online
Nov. 30: Applications Close
Jan. 4: Academy Interview
Jan. 5: Academy Entrance Exam
Jan. 13: Priority 1 Notifications Emailed
Jan. 19: Priority 1 Commitment Deadline
Jan. 20: Non-Priority Notifications Emailed
Feb. 1: Non-Priority Commitment Deadline
Feb. 2: Final Waitlist Notifications Emailed
Feb. 6: Waitlist Commitment Deadline
Feb. 16: DMA and MedSci Academy Commitment Night
Applicant Requirements
- Success on all sections of the 7th grade STAAR
- Currently resides in FBISD Attendance zone
- Currently in the 8th Grade
Academy Selection Criteria
- 7th grade semester grades in Math, Science, SS, ELA
- 8th grade semester grades in Math, Science, SS, ELA
- Academy entrance exam grade or Interview score
Academy Entrance Exam
• 1 test for three academies:
• Engineering Academy
• Math and Science Academy
• Medical Science Academy
• January 5, 2017 at Elkins High School from 6:30 – 8:00 PM
• Check-In at 6:00 PM
• Student Email – Application
• Email Reminder
• Test Topics:
• 8th Grade Math
• Algebra I
Academy Interview
• 1 interview for three academies:
• Digital Media Academy
• Global Studies Academy
• International Business & Marketing Academy
• January 4, 2017 at Elkins High School from 6:30 – 8:00 PM
• Applicants will be contacted via email with Interview Time
• Student Email – Application
• Email Reminder
• Interview:
• Panel of 3 FBISD staff members
• 5-7 minutes long
• First question will be sent via email
Final Acceptance
Is contingent upon:
- Successful completion of all 8th grade courses
during the academic school year
- Successful completion of all parts of the 8th Grade
STAAR exam
Need More Information?
www.fortbendisd.com/digitalmedia
www.fortbendisd.com/medicalscience
Contact Information
Advanced Academics – (281) 634-1129