1. Law, Government, & Public Administration
Americas High School
Libertas Academy
Law, Government, & Public Administration

2. Mission:
The Libertas Academy is designed to prepare students for college and career readiness in the fields of government, law, and public administration.

3. AHS Reputation: Mock Trial success Speech & Debate success
Skills USA success
Community involvement & interest
Students furthering careers in law

4. What we found, regarding other law school programs:
Most offer 4 major areas of study
(with multiple subgroups):
Business & Commercial Law
Public Interest Law
Environmental & Natural Resources
International & Comparative Law

5. Learning Paths Offered:
LAW, focusing on the judiciary system
GOVERNMENT, with a local, state, &
federal government focus
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, dedicated to
business law and economy
Students choose their path of interest!

6. Student Admission: Libertas Criteria/Requirements:
3.0 GPA (equivalent to an 85)
meet standard for all state assessments
90% attendance/no excessive tardies
positive teacher evaluations
no discipline problems
live in SISD attendance area

7. Program Requirements:
take pre-AP/AP/DC English &
Social Studies courses (all 4 yrs)
maintain an overall GPA of 3.0
90% attendance/no excessive tardies
remain free of discipline problems
project a positive overall image

8. Program Requirements (con’t.):
Minimum 2 yr. participation in one or more of the following:
Mock Trial
Debate
Skills USA
UIL Academic competitions
National Honor Society &/or
National Technical Honor Society
Teen Court

9. Law Path Schedules: 9th 10th 11th 12th P/AP English I
P/AP World Geography
Algebra I or Geometry
Biology
Principles of Law
Professional Communication (Mock Trial)
Foreign Language I
Elective
P/AP English II
P/AP World History
Algebra II or Geometry
Chemistry
Court Systems
Foreign Language II
Health/P.E.
Elective
AP/DC English III
AP/DC US History
Algebra II or Pre-Calculus
Physics or Principles of Technology
Practicum In Law (Fundamentals of Criminal Law)
Technology
P.E.
Elective
AP/DC English IV
AP/DC Government & Economics
AQR, Pre-Calculus
or Calculus
Science IV
Problems & Solutions
Fine Arts
Elective

10. Government Path Schedules:
9th th 11th 12th
P/AP English I
P/AP World Geography
Algebra I or Geometry
Biology
Principles of Government
Professional Communication (Policy Debate)
Foreign Language I
Elective
P/AP English II
P/AP World History
Geometry or Algebra II
Chemistry
Political Science I
Foreign Language II
Health/P.E.
Elective
AP/DC English III
AP/DC US History
Algebra II or Pre-Calculus
Physics or Principles of Technology
Political Science II or Planning Governance
Technology
P.E.
Elective
AP/DC English IV
AP/DC Government & Economics
AQR, Pre-Calculus or Calculus
Science IV
Problems & Solutions
Fine Arts
Elective

11. Public Administration Path Schedules:
9th th th 12th
P/AP English I
P/AP World Geography
Algebra I or Geometry
Biology
Principles of Government
Professional Communication(Mock Trial)
Foreign Language I
Elective
P/AP English II
P/AP World History
Geometry or Algebra II
Chemistry
Business Law
Foreign Language II
Health/P.E.
Elective
AP/DC English III
AP/DC US History
Algebra II or Pre-Calculus
Physics or Principles of Technology
Revenue, Taxation & Regulation
Accounting I
P.E.
Technology
AP/DC English IV
AP/DC Govern-ment & AP Micro Economics
AQR, Pre-Calculus or Calculus
Science IV
Problems & Solutions
Fine Arts
Elective

12. Enrollment Process complete & submit an entire application packet by
January 10, 2014
obtain a copy of school discipline history/record
get evaluations (via form provided) from current ELAR/SS teacher
submit Commitment Form & In-District Transfer Form (if applicable)
submit pre-registration & registration forms (Summer of AHS)
District transportation available
for students not in AHS attendance zone!

13. Frequently Asked Questions:
What can I do if I am not accepted?
Contact the program coordinator to ensure proper documents are on file and if so, make a written appeal to have records reviewed and have a final decision rendered by Principal.
Must I stay in the program all four years?
Yes - otherwise you must return to your home campus (Principal may grant exceptions after 10th grade year).
Can I be accepted into the program after my 9th grade year?
Possibly, with Principal approval (entering the 10th grade); course of study may be accelerated to meet program requirements.
Do I need to re-apply every year?
No - as long as you maintain all program requirements, which will be verified at the end of each school year.

14. Frequently Asked Questions (con’t):
What if I missed the application deadline?
Unfortunately, there are no exceptions; complete application packets must be received by the January 10, 2014 deadline.
Can I participate in extracurricular activities?
Yes – U.I.L. does permit students to participate in extracurricular activities.
Who do I contact with any questions/for more information?
Angélica Zubia, Program Coordinator: ( ),
(wk.), or (cell.)

15. PARENT MEETING IS MANDATORY