1. Congrats & Welcome Class of 2023!
DMA and MedSci Commitment Night
May 14, 2019
The formal presentation will start at approximately 6:30. Please use this time to check-in and speak with the Academy Booster Club.
Congrats & Welcome Class of 2023!

2. 6:00-6:30 Check-in & Visit Aca. Booster Table 6:30-7:20 Presentation
AGENDA:
6:00-6:30 Check-in & Visit Aca. Booster Table
6:30-7:20 Presentation
Campus Welcome
Academy Officers
Booster Club President
Expectations / Review of Contract
Course Selection Overview
7:20-7:30 Wrap-Up
Checkout
Introductory slide:
Thank Hightower faculty for support
Overview of Academies in general: apply, select, purpose, small learning communities, etc.

3. Congratulations! Mr. Montelongo-Principal
Mr. Burton-9th grade Principal
Mr. Adams-10th grade Principal
Ms. Salinas-11th grade Principal
Dr. Delsesbore-12th grade Principal
Dr. Gaston-Associate Principal
Ms. Heard-Associate Principal
Ms. Dowd-Dean of Instruction
Dr. Wallis, HHS Admin team, introductions, info about school/campus

4. PACKETS/OUTLINE OF HANDOUTS
To Turn In (colored packet):
To Take Home (white packet):
Course Request Worksheet Sheet
To Do List/GPA Guidelines
Academy Commitment Form
4 year plan wksht/ Assessment Info
Booster Club Registration
Academy FAQ & Info Sheet / HHS Course Selection FAQ
YES Contract
Before starting---thank HHS teachers, ACA parents and students
Introduce ACA specific people
DMA= Blue, MedSci=Orange

5. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS I expect that …
Students will meet contract requirements.
Students will attend all mandatory meetings and interact with their mentor(s).
Students will be involved in the Academy events and affiliated organizations.
Students will be involved in HHS events and organizations.
Students will represent themselves, the Academy, and Hightower High School with integrity, honesty, and respect.

6. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Caleb Whittaker, MedSci Student Body President Jorge Garza, DMA Student Body President

7. PARENT EXPECTATIONS I expect that …
Parents will maintain open lines of communication with the campus.
Parents will commit to volunteering for Academy events and Academy fundraising
Parents will contribute to the growth of the Academy.
Parents will support HHS and its programs/events.

8. PARENT EXPECTATIONS
Tina Hood, HHS Academies Booster Club President

9. COORDINATOR EXPECTATIONS
I want parents and students to expect me to …
Be an advocate for students
Be a liaison with the campus
Provide social and academic enrichment opportunities for students
Maintain ongoing communication with parents and students about the Academy
Respond quickly to needs or issues that may arise.

10. HHS Counseling Department
Mr. Casely-Hayford
9th Grade
Ms. Toussaint
10th Grade
Ms. Johnson
11th Grade
Ms. Powell
12th Grade
Ms. Dotson
Lead Counselor
CCR ADVISOR: Ms. Hidalgo

11. Graduation Requirements
Students must earn 26 Course Requirements
Satisfy Mandatory Attendance Guidelines
Successfully Pass all 5 Sections of STAAR EOC in order to graduate

12. Graduation Requirements
4 Credits of English
4 Credits of Math
4 Credits of Science
4 Credits of Social Studies
2 Credits of World Language
½ Credit of Health
½ Credit of Communication Applications
1 Credit of PE
1 Credit of Fine Arts
5 Credits of Electives
Foundation + Endorsements
Graduation Plan
26 Credits

13. Course Request

14. Digital Media Academy (DMA)
English I-III PreAP/AP; English IV AP or DC
World Geography, World History, US History, US Government/Economics
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, 4th Math
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, 4th Science
Computer Science Pre-AP/AP
Foreign Language I-II
Health/Professional Communications
Fine Art (1 credit)
PE (1 credit)
(9th grade) Principles of Arts A/V Technology, Communications
(10th grade) Digital Media
(11th grade) A/V Production I + Lab OR Graphic Design + Lab
(12th grade) A/V Production II + Lab OR Animation + Lab
refer to four year plan in take home packet

15. Medical Science Academy (MedSci)
English I-IV
World Geography, World History, US History, US Government/ Economics
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, 4th Math (PreAP/AP recommended)
PreAP Biology, PreAP Chemistry, AP Physics, 4th Science AP
Language I-II
Health/Professional Communications
PE (1 credit)
Fine Art (1 credit)
(9th grade) Principles of Health Science
(10th grade) Medical Terminology
(11th grade) Anatomy & Physiology
(12th grade) Med. Micro. and Patho. OR Health Science Theory & Clinical
2 Elective slots open

16. Contract Requirements / Dismissal
Enrolled in the appropriate sequence of academy and academic courses as outlined by the Coordinator
Maintain a 75 or higher in all Academy specific courses; 70 in all others (Semester Checks)
Complete a total of 100 community service hours by doing a minimum of 12.5 hrs each semester
Participate in at least 1 approved enrichment activity each grading period for a total of 4 each academic year.
Complete graduation project.
Discipline/Behavior Expectations
Boston
Students must get credit for all courses attempted (so if no credit for attendance, composite grading, 1 sem courses, etc.)
students must earn certificaitons
Will go over service/enrichment during Academy Orientation

17. Congratulations and Welcome to the Digital Media Academy and Medical Science Academy!
Boston
Students must get credit for all courses attempted (so if no credit for attendance, composite grading, 1 sem courses, etc.)
students must earn certificaitons
Will go over service/enrichment during Academy Orientation

18. Reminders for 9th grade course selection:
DMA:
Principles of Arts A/V Technology, Communications
PreAP ELA Required
PreAP or AP Computer Science can be taken 9th or 10th grade
MedSci:
Principles of Health Science
PreAP Biology Required
PreAP Math recommended
Again—stress CBE, summer, online restrictions
Stress that they do course selection as outlined by MS
The sheet you submit tonight will be used for verification purposes. You have should have already completed course selection at your current middle school campus. For students not currently attending a FBISD school, you will do your final course selection when you register in July.

19. Check-out Procedures
Use this time to ask questions and complete the required forms.
All colored forms must be turned in before you leave.
Academy tables are located in the back of the Auditorium
Take the opportunity to explore and talk to the teachers. They can help you with questions about PreAP VS on-level, elective options, etc.
Final Check-out tables are different for each Academy:
DMA is to the left
MedSci is to the right
Boston
Go over colored forms
Point out volunteers/tables again