1. THANK YOU for joining us this evening! This power point presentation is now available on the Ensor website Ensor Counselors Ensor Counselors 2015-2016

2. HPA @ Socorro High Sch ool 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 - NEW! Firefighters (50 students accepted 2015-2016)

3. International Baccalaureate Program at El Dorado High School International education Rigorous assessments IB Diploma

4. Libertas Academy Americas High School  LAW - focuses on the judiciary system  GOVERNMENT - focuses on local, state, & federal laws  PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – focuses on business law & economy Mandatory Parent Meeting December 8 th  LAW - focuses on the judiciary system  GOVERNMENT - focuses on local, state, & federal laws  PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – focuses on business law & economy Mandatory Parent Meeting December 8 th

5. 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 MANDATORY Parent Meeting Please note: MANDATORY Parent Meeting October 20, 2015 – Socorro & Eastlake HS October 22, 2015 – Americas & Montwood October 27, 2015 – El Dorado & Pebble Hills HS 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 MANDATORY Parent Meeting Please note: MANDATORY Parent Meeting October 20, 2015 – Socorro & Eastlake HS October 22, 2015 – Americas & Montwood October 27, 2015 – El Dorado & Pebble Hills HS

6. 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 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

7. SYNERGI 4 Montwood High School Inquiry, Investigation, Innovation & Inventions Project Lead the Way Program Science Technology Engineering Mathematics Science Technology Engineering Mathematics Engineering Biomedical Science SYNERGY AVID Elective Summer Sessions Required Inquiry, Investigation, Innovation & Inventions Project Lead the Way Program Science Technology Engineering Mathematics Science Technology Engineering Mathematics Engineering Biomedical Science SYNERGY AVID Elective Summer Sessions Required

8. 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 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 EASTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

9. Please note… Applications are available in Student Center OR Applications due to counselors by January 8 (no exceptions) Acceptance or denial letters February 19 – 24 th 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 8 th grade students will be pre-registered for Eastlake HS Applications are available in Student Center OR Applications due to counselors by January 8 (no exceptions) Acceptance or denial letters February 19 – 24 th 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 8 th grade students will be pre-registered for Eastlake HS Magnet Program Applications available on-line at www.sisd.net Departments Guidance & Counseling Advanced Academic Programs Select program of interest

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

11. In addition to the application … IB – Parent & student pledge, short answer essays, 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) SYNERGI 4 – Math & Science teacher recommendation form All applications will be available on Monday, October 26, 2015. All teacher recommendation forms must be returned to campus counselors

12. What is House Bill 5? 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 8 th 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 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 8 th 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

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

14. Once again….THANK YOU for joining us this evening! Questions?????? This power point presentation is now available on the Ensor website Go to: Departments Guidance & Counseling