Academy Open House 6:30-7:00 –Club Fair 7:00-8:00 – Formal Presentation November 1, 2017

Presentation of Administrators and Counselors John Montelongo Principal Michelle Dotson Lead Counselor Cozette Church-Gaston Associate Principal Stephanie Toussaint Counselor, 9th Grade Lester Johnson Kelli Johnson Counselor, 10th Grade Ronnie Adams Assistant Principal, 9th Grade Rose Powell Counselor, 11th Grade Hilda Salina Assistant Principal, 10th Grade Irvin Casely-Hayford Counselor, 12th Grade Dr. TaTanisha Parker Assistant Principal, 11th Grade Tonya Heard Dean of Instruction Sam Burton Assistant Principal, 12th Grade Jackie Hidalgo College & Career Readiness Adv.

Agenda Overview of the Digital Media and Medical Science Academies. Overview of the Application Process.

Questions? Please go to https://todaysmeet.com/HHSAcademyOpenHouse to join our discussion. (The session has ended) Ask your question.

Why Choose a FBISD Academy? Innovative & challenging career focused courses Passionate instructors with industry experience Clinical rotations* 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 Clinical 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 Participate in Baylor College of Medicine GSPS. Harris County Institute of Forensic Science 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

SAMPLE 4 – Year Plan SAMPLE SAMPLE Discipline MS Credits 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 Elective Digital Media Principles of Audio/Video Graphic Design Animation Social Studies World Geography World History US History Gov’t/Eco Languages Language I Language II Fine Arts FA Elective PE/Equiv PE Elective Electives Speech & Health Comp Sci PAP Graphic Design Lab Animation Lab SAMPLE SAMPLE

SAMPLE 4 – Year Plan SAMPLE SAMPLE Discipline MS Credits 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 Anatomy & Physiology Pathophysiology Social Studies World Geography World History US History Gov’t/Eco Languages Language I Language II Fine Arts FA Elective PE/Equiv PE Elective Electives Speech & Health Free Elective Medical Microbiology SAMPLE SAMPLE

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/academyapp (Available November 1, 2017) Completed applications are due on or before November 30, 2017, 11:59 PM

Current FBISD Students 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 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 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. Hit the Submit button to submit your application

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

Application Timeline Nov. 1: Applications Open Online Nov. 30: Applications Close Jan. 10: Academy Interview Jan. 11: Academy Entrance Exam Jan. 17: Priority 1 Notifications Emailed Jan. 21: Priority 1 Commitment Deadline Jan. 22: Non-Priority Notifications Emailed Jan. 28: Non-Priority Commitment Deadline Jan. 29: Final Waitlist Notifications Emailed Feb. 4: Waitlist Commitment Deadline Feb. 8: DMA and MedSci Academy Commitment Night

Priority 1 Window? Applicant: Tim Jones Priority 1: DMA Rank: 54 Priority 1: Acceptance Applicant: Faris Thomas Priority 1: MedSci Rank: 102 Priority 1: None Regular Window: Waitlist OR Acceptance (depending on responses from other Priority 1 applicants) Applicant: Samantha Henry Priority 2: DMA Rank: 6 Priority 1: None Regular Window: Acceptance, if Decline their Priority 1

Academy Entrance Exam 1 test for three academies: Engineering Academy Math and Science Academy Medical Science Academy January 11, 2018 at Dulles 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 10, 2017 at Dulles 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

Questions? Please go to https://todaysmeet.com/HHSAcademyOpenHouse to join our discussion. (The session has ended) Ask your question.

Contact Information Advanced & Enriched Learning Opportunities – (281) 634-1129