Welcome 8th Grade Dragon Parents JDS Counselors – Ms. Aldana, Ms. Rodriguez, Ms. Arellano

PREPARING FOR HIGH SCHOOL What are colleges looking for in students? Consistent good grades Took challenging classes Involved in extra-curricular activities Leadership experience Volunteer experience All of the above

PREPARING FOR HIGH SCHOOL How far back do colleges look when making admissions decisions? Kindergarten 7th Grade 9th Grade 11th Grade

ADVANCED CLASSES Potential for FREE college credit BENEFITS OF ADVANCED COURSES/ACADEMIES Potential for FREE college credit GPA/Class rank boost Credit towards advanced degrees Experience with college level material Potential to save time and money in college Increase competitiveness of college applications

ADVANCED CLASSES ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) Cost to Student: No cost for tuition/books $86 for AP Exam (waivers available) Rigor: College-level rigor set by national standards Registration: Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors Pay Off: Credit awarded by many U.S. accredited colleges. Must meet a minimum score for credit.

ADVANCED CLASSES DUAL CREDIT Cost to Student: No cost for tuition/books Rigor: College-level rigor set by state standards. Registration: Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. Must take a placement test. Pay-Off: Credit awarded by all public Texas colleges. Must pass course with a 70% for credit.

ADVANCED CLASSES All SISD high schools offer a variety of DUAL CREDIT and/or AP courses.

PAAM and TSI Testing These placement tests are to qualify students to enroll in DUAL CREDIT courses as freshman. PAAM – February 6-10 TSI – April 17-21

CCRP College and Career Readiness Planner Your child will fill this out in Ms. Burton’s CATE class. If they have her this semester, CCRP’s were sent home MONDAY and are due FRIDAY. If not, your child will have her next semester. Changes need to be made BEFORE your child enters high school.

CCRP The only part you need to check and make sure of on this form is the Endorsement part and the career cluster. All the classes listed are pre-populated and once your child enters high school, their counselor will give them a list of courses available to them based on the ENDORSEMENT they chose.

2016-2017 Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form Revised 08/29/16 STEM Business and Industry Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Animal Science-Veterinary Technology (EDHS/EHS/PHS) * Horticulture/Floral Design (EDHS/EHS/PHS) * Architecture and Construction Architecture Electrical Technology (AHS/MHS/SHS) * HVAC Technology (EDHS) * Mill and Cabinet (MHS) Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Animation Audio and Video Production Graphic Design & Illustration * Fashion Design (MHS) * Journalism/Communications Business Management and Administration/Finance Business Management/Banking and Financial Services Sparta Business Academy – PHHS * Hospitality and Tourism Culinary Arts Information Technology Computer and Network Systems Computer Programmer Digital Media & Web Design Manufacturing Welding (AHS/EDHS) * Marketing Marketing and Sports Promotion(AHS,EDHS, SHS)* Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Automotive Technology Public Service Education and Training Teacher Preparation/Child Development Government and Public Administration (AHS) Libertas Academy-Government (AHS- Libertas accepted students only) * Libertas Academy-Public Administration (AHS-Libertas accepted students only) * Health Science Dentistry (HPA students accepted only) * Emergency Medical Technician (HPA accepted students only) * Pharmacy Technician (HPA accepted students only) * Physician/Pre-Nursing (HPA accepted students only) * Human Services Cosmetology/Nail Tech* Law, Public Safety and Security Emergency and Fire Management Services Academy (SHS) * Security and Protective Services Law Public Safety and Corrections(Law Enforcement) Libertas Academy-LAW (AHS Libertas accepted students only) * * Programs followed by the Asterisks may require an application, transfer approval and or acceptance into the program. Science Technology Engineering & Math PLTW - Engineering Biomedical Engineering Synergi (MHS) Biomedical * Synergi (MHS) Engineering* Synergi (MHS) Math* Computer Science (EHS-SATA)* Advanced Math & Science Studies (*IB, MECHS) *NOTE: IB & MECHS may qualify for more than one endorsement area. Science/Math-Athletic Trainer Science/Math-Health Occupations(Non-Academy- Arts and Humanities AP Social Studies IB Social Studies-EDHS * The same language for 4 years in a language other than English (LOTE)/2x2 (2years in 2 different Languages) 4 years of Performing Arts/2By 2 ( 2 years in 2 different Fine Arts) (Art, Dance, Theatre, Music [Orchestra, Band, Mariachi, Choir, Guitar, Piano}) Multidisciplinary Includes courses from the curriculum of each endorsement area.

7 Advanced Academies

ENDORSEMENT: PUBLIC SERVICE Americas High School LIBERTAS ACADEMY FOCUS: LAW CAREERS ENDORSEMENT: PUBLIC SERVICE

ENDORSEMENT: PUBLIC SERVICE Americas High School LIBERTAS ACADEMY FOCUS: LAW CAREERS ENDORSEMENT: PUBLIC SERVICE The Libertas Academy is designed to prepare students for career and college-readiness in the fields of law (focus on the judiciary system), government (focus on local, state and federal laws) and public administration (focus on business law and the economy). Libertas Academy is the only one of it’s kind in El Paso and in fact, is one of four law academies in the entire State of Texas. Please contact Eduardo Hinojos, program coordinator, with any questions at ehinoj04@sisd.net Please visit AHS website for more details about Libertas Academy.

FOCUS: COMPUTER SCIENCE EASTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL SATA PROGRAM FOCUS: COMPUTER SCIENCE ENDORSEMENT: STEM

FOCUS: COMPUTER SCIENCE EASTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL SATA PROGRAM FOCUS: COMPUTER SCIENCE ENDORSEMENT: STEM The School of Advanced Technology Applications is a program focused on the field of computer sciences. SATA was developed to build creativity, innovation, communication and collaboration amongst students through research, building information fluency, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills with an emphasis on digital citizenship and technology operation and concepts. Students will create apps and games their Freshman year. Game Programmers and Robotics Developers will have the opportunity to compete. All accepted Freshman will go to Eastlake High School. Bus Transportation from JDS available Please visit EHS website for more details about SATA.

EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL FOCUS: ANY DESIRED MAJOR/DEGREE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM (IB) FOCUS: ANY DESIRED MAJOR/DEGREE ENDORSEMENT: VARIOUS

EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL FOCUS: ANY DESIRED MAJOR/DEGREE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM (IB) FOCUS: ANY DESIRED MAJOR/DEGREE ENDORSEMENT: VARIOUS IB is focused on developing independent learners and critical thinkers who are strong writers with proven time management skills that make them successful students in any field of study. IB Diploma graduates are awarded some of the largest scholarships available and this due to the rigorous preparation experienced at the high school level. IB Preparatory Program (9th & 10th Grades) IB Diploma Program (11th & 12th Grades) All accepted Freshman will go to El Dorado High School. Bus Transportation from JDS available Please visit EDHS website for more details about the IB Program.

MISSION EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL FOCUS: ANY DESIRED MAJOR/DEGREE MECHS FOCUS: ANY DESIRED MAJOR/DEGREE ENDORSEMENT: VARIOUS

MISSION EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL FOCUS: ANY DESIRED MAJOR/DEGREE MECHS FOCUS: ANY DESIRED MAJOR/DEGREE ENDORSEMENT: VARIOUS ONLY 135 students will be accepted. NO Competitive sports available but rather an extensive fine arts program and intramural sports program. MANDATORY Parent Night in order to apply. Bus Transportation from JDS available Please visit MECHS website for more details. MECHS is founded on the belief that many high school students are ready and eager to do serious college work. Through a partnership with El Paso Community College, MECHS enables highly motivated students to accelerate in four years from the 9th grade through the first two years of college, earning an Associate’s of Arts Degree.

Montwood High School SYNERGI4 FOCUS: MATH & SCIENCE ENDORSEMENT: STEM

Montwood High School SYNERGI4 FOCUS: MATH & SCIENCE ENDORSEMENT: STEM The Synergi4 Program is designed for creative students that are motivated by academic success, aspire to obtain college and career readiness skills and prepare for the challenges of a global community with an interest and aptitude in applied science and mathematics. It’s designed to provide opportunities for inquiry, investigation, innovation and inventions. The Synergi4 Program is one of 16 programs in Texas to be designated a Texas Education Agency STEM approved academy. All accepted Freshman will go to Montwood High School. Bus Transportation from JDS available Please visit MHS website for more details about Synergi4.

SOCORRO HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADADEMY (HPA) Emergency and Fire Science FOCUS: MEDICAL CAREERS ENDORSEMENT: PUBLIC SERVICE

HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADADEMY (HPA) Emergency and Fire Science SOCORRO HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADADEMY (HPA) Emergency and Fire Science FOCUS: MEDICAL CAREERS ENDORSEMENT: PUBLIC SERVICE HPA was established in 1991 has prepared students for various fields within the medical careers spectrum. HPA offers a rigorous practical hands-on experience in the clinical setting where students tackle problem solving skills that prepare them for college and beyond. Student have the option of earning the following State certifications: *Emergency Medical Technician *Dental Assistant *Pharmacy Tech *Firefighter All accepted Freshman will go to Socorro High School. Bus Transportation from JDS available Please visit SHS website for more details about HPA.

Pebble Hills High School Sparta Business Academy FOCUS: BUSINESS CAREERS ENDORSEMENT: BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

Sparta Business Academy FOCUS: BUSINESS CAREERS ENDORSEMENT: BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY SPARTA business academy is the newest academy. This class will be the second freshman class to start the academy. While it may be new, the program is well underway with a recently approved GECU branch in the school in which Juniors and Seniors will be able to work there plus get paid! Raquel Gomez is the contact person for this academy. All accepted Freshman will go to Pebble Hills High School. Bus Transportation from JDS available Please visit PBHS website for more details about SPARTA Business Academy.

Advanced Academy Applications Applications were passed out last week and are due FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th. We will be gathering all attendance, report cards and discipline reports.