Col John O Ensor Middle School Advanced Academies

Col. John O. Ensor Middle School Advanced Academies 2018 - 2019

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

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

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. 1 st Semester at EPCC includes: • Live Fire Training • Firefighter Certification I, III, IV, V

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

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

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

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

SYNERGI 4 Montwood High School Inquiry, Investigation, Innovation & Inventions T - STEM Science • • • Technology Engineering Biomedical Science SYNERGI AVID Elective Summer Sessions Required Dual & AP credit opportunities Mathematics

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

Please note… ALL 8 th grade students will select classes for Eastlake HS Ø A soon as applications are available, we will relay the information. Ø Applications due to counselors by January 11, 2019 (no exceptions) Ø 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.

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 Advanced Academy’s campus web page… Any questions regarding Advanced Academies?

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

Falcon College High School Opening for the 2019 – 2020 School Year Current eighth graders eligible to enroll Counselor, Luis Caballero 937 – 3635 lcabal 04@sisd. net Assistant Principal, Alfredo Gomez agomez 1020@sisd. net As details become available, we will share the information with you. Questions regarding Eastlake High School?

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. – Student will not receive 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. 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

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

Dual Credit 2019 2018 - 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

Dual Credit… More details regarding Dual Credit and our eighth graders… In February all 8 th graders will take PAAM is a practice exam that prepares students for TSI. In April TSI window begins, and all 8 th 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+, SISD s/he will then apply to El Paso Community College, and s/he is eligible to take Dual Credit class during the Foundation 2019 -2020 school year. plus Endorsement

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?

Questions? Please contact your Col. John Ensor Middle School Counselors Mary Acevedo-8 th grade counselor 915 -937 -6013 maceve 05@sisd. net Jennifer Madrid- 7 th grade counselor 915 -937 -6013 jmadri 03@sisd. net Belinda Ortega-6 th grade counselor 915 -937 -6014 borteg 06@sisd. net