1. Ensor Middle School
Parent Presentation
October 25, 2017

2. Col. John O. Ensor Middle School
Focus on…
Grades
Attendance
STAAR
Making good choices
Enjoy your last year in middle school
Prepare for high school

3. SISD Advanced Academic Programs
HPA
Fire Science Technology IB
Libertas
Mission
SATA
Synergi 4
SPARTA
Aztec Architecture
Students can apply only to three academies.

4. Socorro High School – HPA Health Professions Academy
State Exam & certification/licensure to work as:
- Pharmacy Technician
Sterile products certification (to prepare IV bags & medication solutions)
- EMT LEVEL I (Emergency Medical Technician)
- Dental Assistant
- Radiographer

5. Socorro High School - Fire Science Technology
Law, Public Safety and Security Cluster:
Legal Services
Law Enforcement Services
Security and Protective Services
Emergency and Fire Management Services
Correction Services
Students will:
Graduate with EMT certification
Graduate with Firefighter Certification
45 college credits towards an Associates of Applied Sciences Degree which is 60 hours
Students can take Dual credit classes to get closer to the 60 hours for their Associates of Applied Sciences Degree.
1st Semester at EPCC includes:
Live Fire Training
Firefighter Certification I, II, III, IV, VII

6. El Dorado High School - International Baccalaureate (IB)

7. El Dorado High School – Aztec Architecture Academy
Pending

8. Americas High School - Libertas
Law – focuses on the judiciary system
Government – focuses on local, state, and federal laws
Public Administration – focuses on business law and economy

9. Associates Degrees offered at Mission Early College High School
The Associate of Arts degree is transferable to four year colleges & universities and is endorsed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
• Architecture • Education
• Arts • Economics
• Biological/Health Sciences (Pre-Dentistry/Medicine/Pharmacy/Veterinary)
• Engineering • Biology
• English • History
• Geology • Mathematics
• Business • Communication
• Kinesiology • Computer Science
• Chemistry • Psychology
• Philosophy • Criminal Justice • Physics

10. Eastlake High School- SATA School of Advanced Technology Applications
Computer Science Program where students learn about…
Computer Programming & Development
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Game Development
Python Language
HTML/CCS/PHP design and formatting
Cyber Security

11. Montwood High School - SYNERGI4
Inquiry, Investigation, Innovation & Inventions
Project Lead the Way Program
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
Engineering
Biomedical Science
SYNERGY AVID Elective
Summer Sessions Required

12. Pebble Hill High School - Sparta Business Academy
Offers:
Business Administration
Finance
Accounting
Management
Marketing
Actuarial Science (anticipated statistics)
Students can:
Develop leadership skills
Work in partnership with GECU
Job shadow (Fred Loya)
Visit top universities
Graduate with college credits
Graduate with associates degree

13. ALL 8th grade students will be pre-registered for Eastlake HS
Please note…
Applications will be available, starting Monday, October 30, 2017
Applications due to counselors by Friday, January 6, 2018
(no exceptions)
Acceptance or denial letters Friday, February 16, 2018
Transportation will be provided from the home campus middle school to and from the Magnet Program
*If you or your child decide NOT to attend the Magnet Program, please notify campus counselor. Otherwise, there may be complications during Freshman registration.
ALL 8th grade students will be pre-registered for Eastlake HS
November 1, 2017 & March 6, 2018

14. As Part of the Application…
The following items will be taken into consideration:
STAAR results – 7th Grade
Grades – 7th & 8th Grade
Attendance – 7th & 8th Grade
Discipline – 7th & 8th Grade
We encourage you to please visit each
Magnet Program’s campus web page.

15. As Part of the Application…
IB – Parent & student pledge, short answer essays, 3 teacher recommendation forms
Libertas – Two short response essays and English & Social Studies teacher
recommendation forms
MECHS – Student Involvement Survey & parent meeting
SATA – Three short response essays, Math, English teacher recommendation forms,
plus one more (core, LOTE, AVID)
SYNERGI4 – Math & Science teacher recommendation form, plus one more
All applications will be available starting Monday, October 30, 2017.
All teacher recommendation forms
must be returned
to campus counselors

16. Eastlake High School ACE – Academy of Careers in Education
STEM/E – Engineering & Design
BIOTECHNOLOGY – Biomedical Studies
LAW ENFORCEMENT – Careers in Public Service
LIBERAL ARTS – Other Areas of Study
Cosmetology
Culinary arts
Small animal science

17. What is House Bill 5? STEM Business & Industry Public Services
Reduces the number of STAAR/EOC tests to five:
English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology and US History
New attendance requirements: If a student is not in attendance 90% of the time, student will receive “LOC” instead of a grade and will receive no credit until the LOC contract is completed.
Requires students to graduate under the new graduation plans:
All 8th grade students must choose an ENDORSEMENT. This is the plan that students will choose to determine his/her course of study in high school.
Endorsements are similar to a college major. They are as follows:
STEM Business & Industry Public Services
Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary

18. We Have New Graduation Plans
If you graduate with an SISD Endorsement, you Graduate DLA. SISD has Prescribed the DLA for all students.
Postsecondary Education
Distinguished Level of Achievement
SISD Foundation Endorsement
Algebra II
SISD Foundation plus Endorsement
SISD Foundation

19. Dual Credit
Freshmen entering high school Fall 2017 are eligible to take Dual Credit classes
What are Dual Credit classes?
Dual Credit classes allow students to earn college credit while completing a high school diploma.

20. Dual Credit… More details…
All 8th grade students will apply to El Paso Community College on November 6
February 5 PAAM window begins, all 8th graders will take the PAAM. The PAAM are practice sessions that prepare students for TSI.
April 2 TSI window begins, all 8th graders will take the TSI. The Texas Success Initiative is an exam that determines a student’s eligibility.
TSI goal score is 351.

21. Questions?