Congrats & Welcome Class of 2023! DMA and MedSci Commitment Night May 14, 2019 The formal presentation will start at approximately 6:30. Please use this time to check-in and speak with the Academy Booster Club. Congrats & Welcome Class of 2023!

6:00-6:30 Check-in & Visit Aca. Booster Table 6:30-7:20 Presentation AGENDA: 6:00-6:30 Check-in & Visit Aca. Booster Table 6:30-7:20 Presentation Campus Welcome Academy Officers Booster Club President Expectations / Review of Contract Course Selection Overview 7:20-7:30 Wrap-Up Checkout Introductory slide: Thank Hightower faculty for support Overview of Academies in general: apply, select, purpose, small learning communities, etc.

Congratulations! Mr. Montelongo-Principal Mr. Burton-9th grade Principal Mr. Adams-10th grade Principal Ms. Salinas-11th grade Principal Dr. Delsesbore-12th grade Principal Dr. Gaston-Associate Principal Ms. Heard-Associate Principal Ms. Dowd-Dean of Instruction Dr. Wallis, HHS Admin team, introductions, info about school/campus

PACKETS/OUTLINE OF HANDOUTS To Turn In (colored packet): To Take Home (white packet): Course Request Worksheet Sheet To Do List/GPA Guidelines Academy Commitment Form 4 year plan wksht/ Assessment Info Booster Club Registration Academy FAQ & Info Sheet / HHS Course Selection FAQ YES Contract Before starting---thank HHS teachers, ACA parents and students Introduce ACA specific people DMA= Blue, MedSci=Orange

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS I expect that … Students will meet contract requirements. Students will attend all mandatory meetings and interact with their mentor(s). Students will be involved in the Academy events and affiliated organizations. Students will be involved in HHS events and organizations. Students will represent themselves, the Academy, and Hightower High School with integrity, honesty, and respect.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS Caleb Whittaker, MedSci Student Body President Jorge Garza, DMA Student Body President

PARENT EXPECTATIONS I expect that … Parents will maintain open lines of communication with the campus. Parents will commit to volunteering for Academy events and Academy fundraising Parents will contribute to the growth of the Academy. Parents will support HHS and its programs/events.

PARENT EXPECTATIONS Tina Hood, HHS Academies Booster Club President

COORDINATOR EXPECTATIONS I want parents and students to expect me to … Be an advocate for students Be a liaison with the campus Provide social and academic enrichment opportunities for students Maintain ongoing communication with parents and students about the Academy Respond quickly to needs or issues that may arise.

HHS Counseling Department Mr. Casely-Hayford 9th Grade Ms. Toussaint 10th Grade Ms. Johnson 11th Grade Ms. Powell 12th Grade Ms. Dotson Lead Counselor CCR ADVISOR: Ms. Hidalgo

Graduation Requirements Students must earn 26 Course Requirements Satisfy Mandatory Attendance Guidelines Successfully Pass all 5 Sections of STAAR EOC in order to graduate

Graduation Requirements 4 Credits of English 4 Credits of Math 4 Credits of Science 4 Credits of Social Studies 2 Credits of World Language ½ Credit of Health ½ Credit of Communication Applications 1 Credit of PE 1 Credit of Fine Arts 5 Credits of Electives Foundation + Endorsements Graduation Plan 26 Credits

Course Request

Digital Media Academy (DMA) English I-III PreAP/AP; English IV AP or DC World Geography, World History, US History, US Government/Economics Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, 4th Math Biology, Chemistry, Physics, 4th Science Computer Science Pre-AP/AP Foreign Language I-II Health/Professional Communications Fine Art (1 credit) PE (1 credit) (9th grade) Principles of Arts A/V Technology, Communications (10th grade) Digital Media (11th grade) A/V Production I + Lab OR Graphic Design + Lab (12th grade) A/V Production II + Lab OR Animation + Lab refer to four year plan in take home packet

Medical Science Academy (MedSci) English I-IV World Geography, World History, US History, US Government/ Economics Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, 4th Math (PreAP/AP recommended) PreAP Biology, PreAP Chemistry, AP Physics, 4th Science AP Language I-II Health/Professional Communications PE (1 credit) Fine Art (1 credit) (9th grade) Principles of Health Science (10th grade) Medical Terminology (11th grade) Anatomy & Physiology (12th grade) Med. Micro. and Patho. OR Health Science Theory & Clinical 2 Elective slots open

Contract Requirements / Dismissal Enrolled in the appropriate sequence of academy and academic courses as outlined by the Coordinator Maintain a 75 or higher in all Academy specific courses; 70 in all others (Semester Checks) Complete a total of 100 community service hours by doing a minimum of 12.5 hrs each semester Participate in at least 1 approved enrichment activity each grading period for a total of 4 each academic year. Complete graduation project. Discipline/Behavior Expectations Boston Students must get credit for all courses attempted (so if no credit for attendance, composite grading, 1 sem courses, etc.) students must earn certificaitons Will go over service/enrichment during Academy Orientation

Congratulations and Welcome to the Digital Media Academy and Medical Science Academy! Boston Students must get credit for all courses attempted (so if no credit for attendance, composite grading, 1 sem courses, etc.) students must earn certificaitons Will go over service/enrichment during Academy Orientation

Reminders for 9th grade course selection: DMA: Principles of Arts A/V Technology, Communications PreAP ELA Required PreAP or AP Computer Science can be taken 9th or 10th grade MedSci: Principles of Health Science PreAP Biology Required PreAP Math recommended Again—stress CBE, summer, online restrictions Stress that they do course selection as outlined by MS The sheet you submit tonight will be used for verification purposes. You have should have already completed course selection at your current middle school campus. For students not currently attending a FBISD school, you will do your final course selection when you register in July.

Check-out Procedures Use this time to ask questions and complete the required forms. All colored forms must be turned in before you leave. Academy tables are located in the back of the Auditorium Take the opportunity to explore and talk to the teachers. They can help you with questions about PreAP VS on-level, elective options, etc. Final Check-out tables are different for each Academy: DMA is to the left MedSci is to the right Boston Go over colored forms Point out volunteers/tables again