Academies Overview September 2016 Hello 8th Graders. My name is ___________. I am one of the Academy Coordinators in the district, and I am here today to tell you about the Academy Programs that exist here in Fort Bend ISD.

HS Academies Open for 8th Grade Applicants Digital Media Academy (Hightower HS) Medical Science Academy (Hightower HS) Global Studies Academy (Travis HS) International Business & Marketing Academy (Travis HS) Engineering Academy (Elkins HS) Math & Science Academy (Dulles HS) We currently have six academies at 4 different high schools. They are the Digital Media Academy and the Medical Science Academy at Hightower High School, the Global Studies Academy and the International Business & Marketing Academy at Travis High School. The Engineering Academy at Elkins High School. And the Math and Science Academy at Dulles High School. As 8th graders, you will have the opportunity to apply to any, and/or all, of the academies listed here.

Academy Preview Nights October 6, 2016 @ KHS Register: www.tinyurl.com/AcademyPreviewWest October 19, 2016 @ RPHS Register: www.tinyurl.com/AcademyPreviewEast Academy Preview Nights Before you apply, come preview what the academies have to offer. But, before you apply. We want you to come preview what each of the academies has to offer to you. Please join us at one (or both) of the Academy Previews that we will be conducting in October. More information will be provided to your counselor. Feel free to use the QR Codes here to register to attend. On October 6th we will be at Kempner High School and on October 19th we will be at Ridge Point High School. The Previews will provide you with your first opportunity to see into all six of the different academies. You will also be able to visit with some of the academies teachers, students, administrators, and parent volunteers.

Check out the Academies on their home campus Academy Open Houses Check out the Academies on their home campus Engineering Academy – Oct. 25 @ EHS Intern’l Business & Marketing Academy – Oct. 26 @ THS Global Studies Academy – Oct. 26 @ THS Digital Media Academy – Oct. 27 @ HHS Medical Science Academy – Oct. 27 @ HHS Math and Science Academy – Nov. 1 @ DHS After the Preview Nights, Each academy school will host its own open house night for the academies that exist on that campus. At these open houses, you will be able to experience a mini-club fair to see what clubs and activities each campus has to offer. You will also be able to meet and talk with some of the teachers and students that are current members of the academy. And the Academy Coordinator will provide an in-depth look at the requirement and expectations of an academy student and the specific requirements for each academy.

Apply at: secure.fortbendisd.com/academy Opens: Nov. 1; 12:00am Must apply to be considered One application - All six academies! Once you have attended the Preview Nights and the Open Houses, you will be able to apply for admission into one or all six of the academies. Even if you do not attend the Preview Nights or the Open Houses, you can still apply. There is one application for all six academies. During the application process you will determine how many and to which academies you would like to apply. The application opens up the morning of November 1st and closes at 11:59 PM on November 30th. Be sure to get your application turned in on time. No late applications will be accepted. Deadline for application: Nov. 30; 11:59pm

Interview: Wednesday, Jan. 4 @ EHS Exam: Thursday, Jan. 5 @ EHS Required for DMA, GSA, IBMA Panel of 3 FBISD staff members 5-7 minutes long First question will be sent via email Exam: Thursday, Jan. 5 @ EHS Required for EA, MSA, MedSci 8th grade math skills, Algebra I 40 questions 1.5 hour testing window After you have successfully completed an application, you will be invited to attend one or both of the qualifying events. The Digital Media Academy, the Global Studies Academy, and the International Business and Marketing Academy require that applicants complete an interview. The interview would last between 5 and 7 minutes and be in front of a panel of 3 FBISD staff members. Once you apply, and you are eligible for the interview, the first question of the interview will be sent to you via the email address that you supplied during the application process. The Engineering Academy, the Math and Science Academy, and the Medical Science Academy require that applicants complete an exam. The exam is one and a half hours long and covers 8th grade math skills as well as some Algebra 1 skills. There are 40 questions on the exam.

General Requirements Once Accepted Let’s take a look at each one! Minimum grade standards 75 in academy courses 70 in non-academy courses Four enrichment activities per academic year Total of 100 service hours Minimum of 25 hours per academic year until you reach 100 Required course pathway each year Once you have been accepted into one of the academies, you will be held to a higher standard than other students. We will expect you to maintain a 75 or above in your academy courses and a 70 or above in your non-academy courses. We will expect you to complete four enrichment activities per academic year. We will expect you to earn a minimum of 25 service hours per academic year until you reach a total of 100 service hours. We will expect you to follow the required course pathway for your academy. Let’s take a look at each one!

Top 3 Benefits Digital Media Academy Small learning community with instructors from the industry Collaborate on hands-on projects with industry grade technologies Access to industry professionals Students in the Digital Media Academy have stated these to be the top 3 benefits to being in the Digital Media Academy. The Digital Media academy students take digital media classes during their freshman and sophomore year. During their Junior Year, students specialize in either the Audio Visual track or the Graphic Design track. ________________________________________ Complete 6 Arts, Audio/Video and Communications credits in a coherent sequence as identified by the Digital Media Academy pathway on the campus. 2. Must be enrolled in preAP, AP, Honors or Dual Credit English all 4 years on the campus. 3. Must complete Computer Science 1 preAP. 4. Take and pass all appropriate course certifications.

Medical Science Academy Top 3 Benefits Medical Science Academy Participate in hands-on hospital experiences Exposure to variety of professionals from the industry Participate in field experiences that develop your medical professional skills Students in the Medical Science Academy have stated these to be the top 3 benefits to being a member of the Medical Science Academy. Students take General Medical science classes as Freshman and Sophomores and then can choose the Research Pathway or the Clinical Pathway in their Junior year. ________________________________________ 1. Complete 5 Medical Science credits in a coherent sequence inclusive of Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology as identified by the Medical Sciences Academy pathways on the campus. 2. Must be enrolled in preAP, AP, Honors or Dual Credit science all 4 years inclusive of Biology, Chemistry and Physics at the campus. 3. Take and pass all appropriate course certifications. 4. Participate in 4 pre-approved Medical Science activities annually. 5. Complete 100 hours of community service while enrolled in the Academy.

Global Studies Academy Top 3 Benefits Global Studies Academy Earn travel grants for study abroad programs Participate in language, cultural, and political related activities Cross-curricular themed and co-horted classes, emphasizing project-based learning and leadership skills in a globalized world Students have stated these to be the top 3 benefits to being a Global Studies Student. Students in the Global Studies Academy take 4 years of language, 4 years of English, and 4 years of Social Studies (including AP Human Geography, Global business, and the Academy Capstone course) _________________________________ Required track: Levels I-IV of a language (start freshman year and continue until you complete level IV; Cohorted in PreAP ELA I-III, required ELA IV AP or Dual Credit, co-horted in World Geo PreAP and AP Human Geography; 5 total credits of Social Studies; Global Business; Senior year capstone Partnerships with World Affairs Council of Houston, FBISD Extended Day, EF (travel); learn multiple languages, events are Global Issues Summit (student led summit each year); World business, Model UN; Student Lock-in; mentor program, Diplomat in Residence; Travel abroad (scholarship available); senior year capstone corse; tons of group volunteering events

International Business and Marketing Academy Top 3 Benefits International Business and Marketing Academy Earn industry certifications Participate in business and marketing related activities Compete in District, State, and National competitions Here are the top 3 benefits for the international business and marketing academy as told to us by their current students. Students take business classes all four years, earning a total of 5 credits in business. _________________ Required track: 5 business credits. Currently PBMF (9th), BIM (10th), Accounting (11th), Global Business/Advertising (11th), Business management OR Business law OR entrepreneurship OR practicum (12th grade); course industry certifications required Activities IBMA does: Rockets Marketing and Handouts; DECA competitions; HCC Teen Entrepreneur Summit; U of H Wolffest; Group Volunteer at Houston Foodbank, Buddy Walk, and other local events; college visits to school of business; guest speakers

Top 3 Benefits Engineering Academy Work alongside and build inventions with practicing engineers Participate in engineering related activities Draft, develop, create, and test an invention, and its iterations. The top 3 benefits for being a student in the Engineering Academy are above. Students take four Engineering Courses through Project Lead the Way ending with a capstone engineering course. Required Track: Introduction to Engineering, Principles of Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Engineering Capstone Partnerships with Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, Fluor, Alcon, BP, Systel, Inc., Vertical Automation, University of Houston, Rice, Baylor College of Medicine, City of Missouri City, and City of Sugar Land to provide internships, field trips, guest speakers, and other enrichment activities. Students have the opportunity to participate in the Technology Student Association, Robotics Club, and Engineering Academy Officers organizations, as well as all of the other clubs and organizations at Elkins High School.

Math and Science Academy Top 3 Benefits Math and Science Academy Work alongside and conduct research with practicing scientists, mathematicians, and engineers Participate in math and science related activities Compete on and with nationally and internationally ranked competitive academic teams The students in the Math and Science Academy have stated these to be the top 3 benefits to being in an academy. Students are required to have 11 credits in math and science in a combination of 5 math and 6 science credits or 6 math and 5 science credits. __________________________________ Required Track: Students are required to complete 11 math and science credits in a combination of 5 math/6 science or 6 math/5 science. Students will have the opportunity to take courses beyond the AP level in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, and Computer Science. Partnerships with Rice, University of Houston, Baylor College of Medicine, University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M, Shell, NASA, and Showtime, to provide internships, field trips, guest speakers, and other enrichment activities. Students have the opportunity to participate in the National Science Bowl, Mu Alpha Theta, UIL Academics, Academic Decathlon, Science National Honor Society, and Physics Bowl, as well as all of the other clubs and organizations at Dulles High School.

HS Academies Open for 8th Grade Applicants Digital Media Academy (Hightower HS) Medical Science Academy (Hightower HS) Global Studies Academy (Travis HS) International Business & Marketing Academy (Travis HS) Engineering Academy (Elkins HS) Math & Science Academy (Dulles HS) If you are interested in learning more, please join us during the Academy Preview Nights and the Academy Open Houses. Applications for the 2016-2017 school year open on November 1, 2016. We look forward to reviewing your application! Deadline for application: Nov. 30; 11:59pm

Academy Preview Nights October 6, 2016 @ KHS Register: www.tinyurl.com/AcademyPreviewWest October 19, 2016 @ RPHS Register: www.tinyurl.com/AcademyPreviewEast Academy Preview Nights Before you apply, come preview what the academies have to offer. But, before you apply. We want you to come preview what each of the academies has to offer to you. Please join us at one (or both) of the Academy Previews that we will be conducting in October. More information will be provided to your counselor. Feel free to use the QR Codes here to register to attend. On October 6th we will be at Kempner High School and on October 19th we will be at Ridge Point High School. The Previews will provide you with your first opportunity to see into all six of the different academies. You will also be able to visit with some of the academies teachers, students, administrators, and parent volunteers.