1. Academy Open House 6:30-7:00 –Club Fair
7:00-8:00 – Formal Presentation
November 1, 2017

2. Presentation of Administrators and Counselors
John Montelongo
Principal
Michelle Dotson
Lead Counselor
Cozette Church-Gaston
Associate Principal
Stephanie Toussaint
Counselor, 9th Grade
Lester Johnson
Kelli Johnson
Counselor, 10th Grade
Ronnie Adams
Assistant Principal, 9th Grade
Rose Powell
Counselor, 11th Grade
Hilda Salina
Assistant Principal, 10th Grade
Irvin Casely-Hayford
Counselor, 12th Grade
Dr. TaTanisha Parker
Assistant Principal, 11th Grade
Tonya Heard
Dean of Instruction
Sam Burton
Assistant Principal, 12th Grade
Jackie Hidalgo
College & Career Readiness Adv.

3. Agenda Overview of the Digital Media and Medical Science Academies.
Overview of the Application Process.

4. Questions?
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6. Why Choose a FBISD Academy?
Innovative & challenging career focused courses
Passionate instructors with industry experience
Clinical rotations*
Project based learning
Member of a cohort
Shared interest with classmates
Advanced level coursework
Relevant Field Trip Opportunities
*Student must complete competitive application process to enroll

7. Why Choose OUR Academy? Industry standard technology
Opportunities to work with District professionals
Professional Experience while in high School
Specialty courses in digital media
Technical Experience
Case studies
Clinical Rotations*
Proximity to Medical Center
Specialty courses in Health Science
College level lab experiments
*Student must complete competitive application process to enroll

8. Sample Enrichment Opportunities
Tour KHOU television station
Showcase film/movies at local movie theater
Tour collegiate communications and digital media programs
Participate in special projects for District promotion
Participate in Baylor College of Medicine GSPS.
Harris County Institute of Forensic Science
Learn from 1st through 4th year med students
Conduct laboratory experiments at MD Anderson Cancer Center

9. Our Talented Staff Years of professional and industry experience
Years of teaching experience
Connected with industry leaders

10. SAMPLE 4 – Year Plan SAMPLE SAMPLE
Discipline
MS Credits
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
English
English I PAP
English II PAP
AP English III
AP/DC English IV
Math
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-calculus
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics I
Elective
Digital Media
Principles of Audio/Video
Graphic Design
Animation
Social Studies
World Geography
World History
US History
Gov’t/Eco
Languages
Language I
Language II
Fine Arts
FA Elective
PE/Equiv
PE Elective
Electives
Speech & Health
Comp Sci PAP
Graphic Design Lab
Animation Lab
SAMPLE
SAMPLE

11. SAMPLE 4 – Year Plan SAMPLE SAMPLE
Discipline
MS Credits
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
English
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Math
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-calculus
Science
Biology PAP
Chemistry PAP
AP Physics I
AP Science
Elective
Medical Science
Prin. Health Science
Medical Terminology
Anatomy & Physiology
Pathophysiology
Social Studies
World Geography
World History
US History
Gov’t/Eco
Languages
Language I
Language II
Fine Arts
FA Elective
PE/Equiv
PE Elective
Electives
Speech & Health
Free Elective
Medical Microbiology
SAMPLE
SAMPLE

12. Athletic Disclaimer
Any student attending an academy outside of the attendance zone in which he/she resides, will be ineligible for varsity athletic competition for one calendar year.

13. Applications can be found online at:
(Available November 1, 2017)
Completed applications are due on or before November 30, 2017, 11:59 PM

14. Current FBISD Students
Application Process
Log on to
Current FBISD Students
Non-FBISD Students
Sign in using your Student User Name & ID (just like you would into a school computer)
Sign up using your address and password
Answer All Questions
Address, parent information, and zoned campus are automatically pulled from Skyward
Input your address, parent information, and zoned campus information
Select the Academy(ies) for which you wish to apply
Select the priority of each academy (1, 2, 3, …)
No additional documentation is needed
Upload a PDF copy of the 7th grade report card and the 7th grade standardized test.
Hit the Submit button to submit your application

15. Applicant Requirements
Success on all sections of the 7th grade STAAR
Currently resides in FBISD Attendance zone
Currently in the 8th Grade
Academy Selection Criteria
7th grade semester grades in Math, Science, SS, ELA
8th grade semester grades in Math, Science, SS, ELA
Academy entrance exam grade or Interview score

16. Application Timeline Nov. 1: Applications Open Online
Nov. 30: Applications Close
Jan. 10: Academy Interview
Jan. 11: Academy Entrance Exam
Jan. 17: Priority 1 Notifications ed
Jan. 21: Priority 1 Commitment Deadline
Jan. 22: Non-Priority Notifications ed
Jan. 28: Non-Priority Commitment Deadline
Jan. 29: Final Waitlist Notifications ed
Feb. 4: Waitlist Commitment Deadline
Feb. 8: DMA and MedSci Academy Commitment Night

17. Priority 1 Window? Applicant: Tim Jones Priority 1: DMA Rank: 54
Priority 1: Acceptance
Applicant: Faris Thomas
Priority 1: MedSci
Rank: 102
Priority 1: None
Regular Window: Waitlist OR Acceptance (depending on responses from other Priority 1 applicants)
Applicant: Samantha Henry
Priority 2: DMA
Rank: 6
Priority 1: None
Regular Window: Acceptance, if Decline their Priority 1

18. Academy Entrance Exam 1 test for three academies: Engineering Academy
Math and Science Academy
Medical Science Academy
January 11, 2018 at Dulles High School from 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Check-In at 6:00 PM
Student – Application
Reminder
Test Topics:
8th Grade Math
Algebra I

19. Academy Interview 1 interview for three academies:
Digital Media Academy
Global Studies Academy
International Business & Marketing Academy
January 10, 2017 at Dulles High School from 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Applicants will be contacted via with Interview Time
Student – Application
Reminder
Interview:
Panel of 3 FBISD staff members
5-7 minutes long
First question will be sent via

20. Final Acceptance Is contingent upon:
Successful completion of all 8th grade courses during the academic school year
Successful completion of all parts of the 8th Grade STAAR exam

21. Need More Information? www.fortbendisd.com/digitalmedia

22. Questions?
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23. Contact Information
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