1. Col. John O. Ensor Middle School
Advanced Academies

2. Aztec Architect Academy
El Dorado High School
Opportunities for certifications:
AUTODESK REVIT
AUTODESK AUTOCAD
Solid Works
Adobe Illustrator
Become proficient in the use of Sketch Up & Lumion software
Opportunities for paid internships (AM or PM) during your
senior year
Dual credit and AP credit opportunities

3. Health Professions Academy Socorro High School
State Exam & certification/licensure to work as:
- Pharmacy Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician LEVEL I
- Dental Assistant
- Medical Assistant
Features clinical rotations where students work side by side with healthcare professionals at partner facilities
Dual credit and AP credit opportunities
Students will be working towards a Biology Major

4. Emergency & Fire Science
Socorro High School
Students will:
Graduate with EMT 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, V

5. International Baccalaureate Programme El Dorado High School
International education
Rigorous assessments
IB Diploma

6. Libertas Academy Americas High School
Curricular Course of Study Available:
LAW - focuses on the judiciary system
GOVERNMENT - focuses on local, state, & federal laws
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – focuses on business law & economy
Other Opportunities:
Dual credit & AP credit opportunities
Mock Trial Team

7. 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.
Associate of Arts Degrees:
Art Chicana(o) Studies Journalism
Radio & Television Computer Science Criminal Justice
Dance English Kinesiology
Music Philosophy Psychology
Speech Comm. Teacher Preparation Theatre
Associate of Science:
Architecture Biological Science Chemistry
Engineering Geological Sciences Mathematics
Physics Psychology
*Verify credit acceptance with the college or university of your choice

8. Eastlake 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

9. SYNERGI4 Montwood High School
Inquiry, Investigation, Innovation & Inventions
T - STEM
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
Engineering
Biomedical Science
SYNERGI AVID Elective
Summer Sessions Required
Dual & AP credit opportunities

10. Sparta Business Academy Pebble Hills High School
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
Opportunities to earn Dual credit or AP credit

11. Please note…
ALL 8th grade students will select classes for Eastlake HS
A soon as applications are available, we will relay the information.
Applications due to counselors by January 11, 2019 (no exceptions)
Acceptance or denial letters February 13, 2019
Transportation will be provided from the home campus middle school to and from the Advanced Academy for the four years student is enrolled in the program.
*If you or your child decide s/he will NOT to attend the Advanced Academy, please notify Ensor counselor. Otherwise, there may be delays during Freshman registration.

12. As Part of the Application…
The following items will be taken into consideration:
7th Grade STAAR results
Grades – 7th & 8th Grade
Attendance – 7th & 8th Grade
Discipline – 7th & 8th Grade
We encourage you to please visit each Advanced Academy’s campus web page…
Any questions regarding Advanced Academies?

13. EASTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL Agriculture Audio/Visual technology
Athletic Trainer Biomed
Computer maintenance Cosmetology
Culinary Arts Education & training (ACE)
Food chemistry Graphic Design
Horticulture Journalism
Nail tech Law Enforcement
PLTW – Engineering Veterinary tech

14. Falcon College High School
Opening for the 2019 – 2020 School Year
Current eighth graders eligible to enroll
Counselor, Luis Caballero
937 – 3635
Assistant Principal, Alfredo Gomez
As details become available, we will share the information with you.
Questions regarding Eastlake High School?

15. 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.
Student will not receive credit until the LOC contract is completed.
Requires students to graduate under the new graduation plans:
All 8th grade students must choose an ENDORSEMENT. Endorsements are a path or “major” that students will choose to determine his/her course of study in high school.
They are as follows:
STEM Business & Industry Public Services
Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary

16. We Have New Graduation Plans
Postsecondary Education
Distinguished Level of Achievement
SISD Foundation Endorsement
Algebra II
SISD Foundation plus Endorsement
SISD Foundation

17. SISD Foundation plus Endorsement
Dual Credit
Freshmen entering high school 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.
Benefits of Dual Credit?
SISD Foundation plus Endorsement

18. SISD Foundation plus Endorsement
Dual Credit…
More details regarding Dual Credit and our eighth graders…
In February all 8th graders will take PAAM. PAAM is a practice exam that prepares students for TSI.
In April TSI window begins, and all 8th graders will take the TSI. The TSI or Texas Success Initiative is an exam that determines a student’s eligibility.
TSI goal score is 351.
If student scores a 351+, s/he will then apply to El Paso Community College, and s/he is eligible to take Dual Credit class during the
school year.
SISD Foundation plus Endorsement

19. Thank you! Questions? Lastly, we encourage
you to view each of the campus websites so that you may become more familiar with the Advanced Academy and the campus life.
Thank you!
Questions?

20. Questions? Please contact your Col. John Ensor Middle School Counselors
Mary Acevedo-8th grade counselor
Jennifer Madrid- 7th grade counselor
Belinda Ortega-6th grade counselor