Jesse H. Jones High School & STEM Academy

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Mission Statement Jesse H. Jones High School and STEM Academy through shared governance with all of its stakeholders, exists to create a culture of excellence, where students are empowered to become lifelong learners and positive stewards of the world.

Student Enrollment by Grade Level 9th206 10th102 11th106 12th126 Total Enrollment540

School Demographic Data

2013 STAAR Data: 9 th Grade

2013 STAAR Data: 10 th Grade

TAKS Data: 11 th Grade

Graduation and Attendance Information Percentage of student graduates within 4 years- 70.9% College Readiness (ELA and Math)- 30% Average SAT Score- 855 Annual Drop Out Percent-3.8% Attendance Rate-88.5%

Jones HS Staff 36 Teachers 6 Professional Staff Members 5 Educational Aides 4 Administrators 82% Bachelor’s Degree 15% Master’s Degree 3% Doctorate Degree 68% Females 32% Males

Teacher Information Beginning teachers: 5% 1-5 Years Experience: 44% 6-10 Years Experience: 17% Years Experience: 12% Over 20 Years Experience: 22%

STEM Academy School magnet campus that targets the fields of Architecture, Biotechnology, and Engineering Students are part of service learning projects that help improve their community and increase their academics. Article on Jones HS STEM students creating solutions after Hurricane Sandy STEMulating Minds through Teaching, Inspiration, Motivation and Excellence

STEM Academy-Goals At Jones STEM Academy our GOAL is: · 100% of our students will be accepted into at least one 2 or 4 year college or university upon graduation · 100% of our graduating seniors will receive at least one scholarship · 100% of our students will participate in classes that utilize technology · 100% of our 9th grade students will receive FREE one-on- one math tutoring during the school day

Other Academic Programs Enrollment Bilingual/ESL Program- 7% Career/Technical Education- 78% Gifted and Talented-2% Special Education-24%

Supplemental Academic Programs Apollo 20 Program- program focuses on math and reading intervention classes through an extended day to help close the achievement gap in urban schools. Sylvan Learning Tutoring- tutors work alongside staff to increase student achievement in a small group setting.

Clubs and Organizations A few clubs and organizations on campus: National Honor Society Mu Alpha Theta Africa Club Book Club Students for Economic Awareness Club Black and Gold Spirit Club

Sports Football Basketball Soccer Baseball Volleyball Track and Field Tennis

Notable Alumni from Jones HS Ron Franklin - Former Houston ISD board member and founding member of Franklin, Cardwell & Jones, P.C. Daniel Gibson - NBA Basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers Jo Beth Williams-Actress Darrell Green - Former Professional American football player for the Washington Redskins/ Pro Football Hall of Famer. Rosiland A. Jordan - White house correspondent for NBC News - Reporter for the NBC Nightly News Alfred Williams-NFL Player, Cincinnati Bengals

Jesse H. Jones High School & STEM Academy is an awesome school where you can truly make a difference in students’ lives!