Plano ISD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Student/Parent Information Night

3 Academics  Curriculum  Credits  Day-to-Day Work  Grading  GPA

4 Curriculum  Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)  Authentic interdisciplinary connections with STEAM context  Plano ISD Academy facilitators  Assistance from corporate partners in design and development of projects

5 Credits  These course names represent the credits that students will complete (or will make substantial progress toward completion) during their 9th and 10th grade years at Plano Academy High School. 5 EnglishSocial StudiesScienceMathLanguages Additional Credits Other Requirements (over 4 years) English I English II World Geography World History Biology Chemistry Physics Algebra I Algebra II Geometry Spanish/Latin I/French I Spanish/Latin II/ French II Spanish III/French III Art I (Art and Media Communications) Art II (Electronic Media) Business Information Management Communication Applications Debate Digital Interactive Media Foundations of Personal Fitness Engineering Design and Presentation Engineering Design and Problem Solving Health Humanities * (Elective English Credit) Community Service Hours Job Shadow Internship

6 Day-to-Day Work  Homework  Managing projects and project calendar  Assessment  End-of-Course Exams 3

7 Grading Structure  Unique structure that supports philosophy of building  Provide opportunity for students to show growth 3

Grading  Grading and feedback system will support this learning environment.  9-week grading period  No weighted grades  No leveled classes  No ranking beyond top 10% (required by law)  More specific information will be communicated than typical on a report card

Grading Structure Competency Relative to Outcome (Essential Skills) Competency Relative to Outcome (Content) PortfolioScores Ongoing Course Specific Rubric

GPA and Weighted Grades  GPA Scale: 4.0  Uniform Scale

Transfers  Commitment until graduation  No transfers mid-year  Upon acceptance, commitment for 1 year  Process for transfer

Selection Process  Submit online application  Recommended or distinguished graduation plan  Mandatory attendance by parent and student to information meeting  Proportionate representation across all middle schools in Plano ISD  Lottery  Applications due January 11, 2013  Notification to applicants of results by January 18, 2013  Commitment letter to secure space by January 25, 2013

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