1. BCMA WELCOMES
6th Grade

2. Vision Project-based and hands-on learning
High school credits in 7th and 8th grade
Exposure to pathways in Biomedical Science
Become college and career ready at an early age
A unique and accelerated curriculum
Outstanding faculty
Real-world experiences in science and health
Preparing our students for success at the DeBakey High
School for Health Professions, or any other
rigorous and prestigious school

3. Baylor College of Medicine
BCM.EDU

4. BCM Affiliated Secondary Schools
School, City and Year Established
BCM Academy at Ryan (Houston, 2013)
DeBakey High School for Health Professions (Houston, 1972)
Health Science Academy at Moody High School (Corpus Christi, 1990)
Health Science Magnet at Alexander High School (Laredo, 1994)
South Texas Academy for Medical Professions (San Benito, 2003)
South Texas Business, Education and Technology Academy (Edinburg, 1993)
South Texas High School for Health Professions (Mercedes, 1983)
South Texas – New Health Professions Campus (Rancho Viejo, under construction, )
South Texas Preparatory Academy (Edinburg, 2008)
The Science Academy of South Texas (Mercedes, 1989)

5. Unemployed people outnumber jobs by 3.6 to one
STEM
Occupations
Jobs outnumber unemployed people by 1.9 to one
Job Wanted!
All Occupations
Unemployed people outnumber jobs by 3.6 to one
Healthcare STEM Occupations
Jobs outnumber unemployed people by 3.9 to one

6. ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS (ENTRANCE AGREEMENT) Grade point average of 75 or above in all courses Satisfactory Conduct Good attendance Interest in the specialized Health Science curriculum Academic Probation/Student Growth Plan SCHOOL TIME 8:30 am to 4 :00 pm/10 periods 5 PERIODS A day

7. COURSES IN GRADE 6 Pre AP English Pre AP Math 6 Pre AP Science Pre AP Social Studies Reading MATH LAB 6 Spanish/Latin P.E. Health Science Elective =Neuroscience 2 electives (Based on academic need/space)

8. COURSES IN GRADE 7 Pre AP English Pre AP Math 7(8) /Pre AP Algebra 1 ( HS Credit) Pre AP Science Pre AP Social Studies MATH LAB 7 Latin 7 Latin 1A & 1B ( HS Credit) HEALTH SCIENCE (Scientific Decision-making ROBOTICS/CODING (1 SEMESTER) PE 2 ELECTIVEs (BASED ON ACADEMIC NEED/SPACE)

9. COURSES IN GRADE 8 Pre AP English Pre AP Alg
COURSES IN GRADE 8 Pre AP English Pre AP Alg. 1 / Pre AP Geom( HS Credit) Pre AP Science Pre AP Social Studies ipc (Hs Credit) Latin 1A & 1B /Latin 2A & 2B ( HS Credit) Health Sci. Elective (Biotechnology) Fine Arts 2 electives (BASED ON ACADEMIC NEED/SPACE) PE

10. 6th Grade NEUROSCIENCE Scientific inquiry Sleep
Units that will be taught are as follows :
 Scientific inquiry
Sleep
Body System and Brain Comparisons
Brain Chemistry
Sensory Systems
Motor Highways
Memory and Learning
Stress Management

11. Scientific Decision Making and Problem-Solving
7th Grade
Scientific Decision Making and Problem-Solving
Units that will be taught include :
Scientific Inquiry
The cardiovascular system
Infectious Diseases / Heritable Diseases
Nutrition and ecosystems
Environmental Health and Chemicals
The science of alcohol
Behavior
Texas Medical Center presentations

12. Foundations in Biotechnology and Bioengineering
8th Grade
Foundations in Biotechnology and Bioengineering
Units that will be taught are as follows:
Scientific inquiry and an introduction to biotechnology, bioengineering and biomedicine
Inheritance /Structure of DNA, genes/DNA Function/The human genome
The origin of agriculture and genetically modified organisms
Immunology
Environmental health and you (bioremediation)
Imaging and bioluminescence
Biomechanics as it relates to prosthetics
What we can learn from other species: Biomimicry and nanotechnology
Personalized Medicine and cancer
Clinical Trials

13. BCMA School Colors Blue, Burgundy & gray

14. BCMA School Mascot

15. ELECTIVE OFFERINGS AT BCMA INCLUDE :
GYMNASTICS
DANCE
JCL (Latin League)
COMPUTER SCIENCE
ORCHESTRA
NAME THAT BOOK
ART
STUDENT COUNCIL
YEARBOOK
DEBATE
CHESS
HARRY POTTER
COMICS & RESEARCH
READING ENRICHMENT
MATH ENRICHMENT
SCIENCE ENRICHMENT
WRITING ENRICHMENT
SCIENCE FAIR
GENRES OF LITERATURE
JOURNALISM & NEWSPAPER
UIL ACADEMIC
ROBOTICS-CODING
BOTANY AND BUSINESS
CULINARY CHEMISTRY
SAT PREP
CHOIR

16. RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
A, A+ Rated (Children at Risk) 2014, 2015, 2016
All State Distinctions (TEA) 2015, 2016, 2017
High Performing & High Progressing School Award (TEA) 2016
Honor Roll School (Texas Honor Roll) 2016
National Magnet School of Excellence (MSA) 2017
President’s Award (Top 3 schools in the Nation) Magnet Schools of America 2017
Texas Reward School (TEA) 2016

17. Follow us on twitter @BCMACADEMYHISD

18. JOIN US AND GET TO EXPERIENCE A DAY IN THE LIFE OF YOUR STUDENT
6th grade Open house
SEPT 13, WEDNESDAY
6:00 P.M. to 8 P.M.
JOIN US AND GET TO EXPERIENCE A DAY IN THE LIFE OF YOUR STUDENT

19. AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORIALS
START DATE: September 25
TIME: 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
STUDENTS NEED TO BE PICKED UP AT 5:15 PM WHEN ATTENDING AFTER-
SCHOOL TUTORIALS OR AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Schedule: Mondays English Language Arts/Reading
Tuesdays Science
Wednesdays Social Studies
Thursdays Mathematics
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE NO TUTORIALS ON FRIDAYS and on THE WEDNESDAYS THAT WE HAVE OUR MONTHLY FACULTY MEETING

20. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
BCMA Transportation – Bus Routes
VIPS- Volunteers in Public Schools
Parent Student Connect- GRADESPEED Flyer
Lunch Application Flyer
Uniforms ( what to wear if Polo is not ready)
Early Pick Up (No student Pickup after 3:30 pm)
Parent/ Student phone messages
1st DAY – All 6th graders report to auditorium
Student schedules & ID will be distributed in period A1 class
1st day-No parents allowed inside the building- Drop off Only

21. Thank You  BCMA Contact Info. Principal, Jyoti Malhan Dean De DIOS Phone :