1. WELCOME TO BCMA Magnet Tours

2. Vision  Project-based and hands-on learning  High school credits in 7th and 8th grade  Exposure to pathways in Biomedical Science  Become college and career ready at an early age  A unique and accelerated curriculum  Outstanding faculty  Real-world experiences in science and health  Preparing our students for success at the DeBakey High School for Health Professions, or any other rigorous and prestigious school

3. Baylor College of Medicine BCM.EDU

4.  BCM Academy at Ryan (Houston, 2013)  DeBakey High School for Health Professions (Houston, 1972)  Health Science Academy at Moody High School (Corpus Christi, 1990)  Health Science Magnet at Alexander High School (Laredo, 1994)  South Texas Academy for Medical Professions (San Benito, 2003)  South Texas Business, Education and Technology Academy (Edinburg, 1993)  South Texas High School for Health Professions (Mercedes, 1983)  South Texas – New Health Professions Campus (Rancho Viejo, under construction, 2013-14)  South Texas Preparatory Academy (Edinburg, 2008)  The Science Academy of South Texas (Mercedes, 1989) BCM Affiliated Secondary Schools School, City and Year Established

5. Healthcare STEM Occupations Job Wanted! All Occupations Unemployed people outnumber jobs by 3.6 to one Jobs outnumber unemployed people by 3.9 to one STEM Occupations Jobs outnumber unemployed people by 1.9 to one

6. THE ADMISSION PROCESS FOR GRADE 6 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 18 A LOTTERY WILL BE HELD IF APPLICATIONS EXCEED 250. PARENTS MAY SUBMIT A PAPER APPLICATION, OR APPLY ONLINE AT HTTP://WWW.HOUSTONISD.ORG/MAGNET *** TRANSPORTATION WILL BE REQUESTED FOR ALL STUDENTS RESIDING IN HISD. HTTP://WWW.HOUSTONISD.ORG/MAGNET

7. ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS (ENTRANCE AGREEMENT) GRADE POINT AVERAGE OF 75 OR ABOVE IN ALL COURSES SATISFACTORY CONDUCT GOOD ATTENDANCE INTEREST IN THE SPECIALIZED HEALTH SCIENCE CURRICULUM ACADEMIC PROBATION/STUDENT GROWTH PLAN SCHOOL TIME 8:30 AM TO 4 :00 PM/10 PERIODS 5 PERIODS A DAY

8. COURSES IN GRADE 6 PRE AP ENGLISH PRE AP MATH 6 PRE AP SCIENCE PRE AP SOCIAL STUDIES READING MATH LAB 6 LATIN /PE (YOGA) HEALTH SCIENCE ELECTIVE =NEUROSCIENCE 2 ELECTIVES

9. COURSES IN GRADE 7 PRE AP ENGLISH PRE AP MATH 7(8) /PRE AP ALGEBRA 1 ( HS CREDIT) PRE AP SCIENCE PRE AP SOCIAL STUDIES MATH LAB 7 LATIN 1 A /LATIN 1A & 1B ( HS CREDIT) ROBOTICS/CODING – PRINCI. OF TECH(HS CREDIT) PE (YOGA) 2 ELECTIVES

10. COURSES IN GRADE 8 PRE AP ENGLISH PRE AP ALG. 1 / PRE AP GEOM( HS CREDIT) PRE AP SCIENCE PRE AP SOCIAL STUDIES LATIN 1 B /LATIN 2A & 2B ( HS CREDIT) HEALTH SCI. ELECTIVE FINE ARTS 2 ELECTIVES PE / ENRICHMENT

11. 6 th Grade NEUROSCIENCE Units that will be taught are as follows : Scientific inquiry Sleep Body System and Brain Comparisons Brain Chemistry Sensory Systems Motor Highways Memory and Learning Stress Management

12. Leaping Beyond the Book David Eagleman, world renowned neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author from the Baylor College of Medicine is collaborating with us and guiding our 6 th grade Neuroscience curriculum http://www.bioedonline.org/vide os/lecture-series/your-brain-is- you/a-most-complex-system/

13. 7th Grade Scientific Decision Making and Problem-Solving Units that will be taught include : Scientific Inquiry The cardiovascular system Infectious Diseases / Heritable Diseases Nutrition and ecosystems Environmental Health and Chemicals The science of alcohol Behavior Texas Medical Center presentations

14. 8th Grade Foundations in Biotechnology and Bioengineering Units that will be taught are as follows: Scientific inquiry and an introduction to biotechnology, bioengineering and biomedicine Inheritance /Structure of DNA, genes/DNA Function/The human genome The origin of agriculture and genetically modified organisms Immunology Environmental health and you (bioremediation) Imaging and bioluminescence Biomechanics as it relates to prosthetics What we can learn from other species: Biomimicry and nanotechnology Personalized Medicine and cancer Clinical Trials

15. BCMA SCHOOL COLORS BLUE & BURGUNDY

16. BCMA SCHOOL MASCOT

17. READING ENRICHMENT MATH ENRICHMENT SCIENCE ENRICHMENT WRITING ENRICHMENT SCIENCE FAIR HISTORY FAIR MATH COUNTS UIL ACADEMIC ROBOTICS-CODING FINANCIAL LITERACY GENIUS HOUR GYMNASTICS DANCE JCL (Latin League) COMPUTER SCIENCE ORCHESTRA NAME THAT BOOK ART THEATER STUDENT COUNCIL YEARBOOK DEBATE CHESS SAT PREP ELECTIVE OFFERINGS AT BCMA INCLUDE :

18. JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE National Youth Organization Sponsored by American Classical League Test-based Competitions in Classical Studies: Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Latin Vocabulary, Latin Derivatives, Latin Literature, Roman History, Ancient Geography, Roman Private Life, Mythology, Mottoes (and Abbreviations/Quotations), etc. Area Convention February 15, 2014 Clear Falls High School, League City State Convention April 11-12, 2014 Westwood High School, Austin

19. GYMNASTICS CLASS AT BCMA !!!

20. DANCE CLASS AT BCMA!!!

21. THEATRE ARTS / HISTORY FAIR BCMA students have the opportunity to participate in Theatre Arts class, and to participate in History Fair.

22. SCIENCE FAIR CLASS AT BCMA!!!

23. CHESS CLUB At BCMA

24. DATA WHERE ARE WE GOING YEAR 1 : RATED A+ by CHILDREN AT RISK YEAR 2 : ALL STATE DISTINCTIONS

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26. MAGNET OPEN HOUSE ON NOV. 21, SATURDAY 9 AM TO 12 PM  Shadow a BULLDOG  Any day with prior notice –( after students have reported that morning to their elementary school)

27. THANK YOU BCMA CONTACT INFO. PRINCIPAL, JYOTI MALHAN PHONE : 713-942-1932 E-MAIL:JMALHAN@HOUSTONISD.ORG