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Tonight’s AgendaStudent Officer Presentations
Officer Q & A Session
Academy PreviewOctober 2017
Academy Open Houses
• Engineering Academy – Oct. 23 @ EHS
• Intern’l Business & Marketing Academy – Oct. 25 @ THS• Global Studies Academy – Oct. 25 @ THS
• Digital Media Academy – Nov. 1 @ HHS• Medical Science Academy – Nov. 1 @ HHS
• Math and Science Academy – Nov. 2 @ DHS
Open HouseOctober 25, 2017
@THS6:00 – 8:00 pm
““The one thing we know today is we
can’t continue to do business the way we have in the past”
-Bud Selig
Business Education
◆Full Business Endorsement
◆Core Work Skills
◆Certifications
Volunteering Opportunities
◆Houston Marathon
◆Houston Rockets
◆Houston Food Bank
◆Travis YES Program
Guest Speakers
◆Field Experts
◆Real World Experience
◆Small Group Seminars
Field Trips
◆Grade Level School Trips
◆Hands On Education
◆Explore Local Industries
DECA
◆Exclusively a Business Organization
◆Regional Competitions
◆Experience Building
Social Media!!!
@FB_IBMA
Open HouseNovember 1, 2017
@HHS6:30 – 8:00 pm
Digital MediaAcademy
Hightower High School
Promotional Video Presentation
– https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4UcqeiTwBUAY0JwaUk1WWhZLUU/view?usp=sharing
Open HouseOctober 25, 2017
@THS6:00 – 8:00 pm
Global Studies Academy
Why GSA?
● Students are empowered to be innovative global thinkers
● Celebrate diversity
● Fosters leadership
● Provides opportunities for cultural awareness activities
● Does not restrict student to a certain career in the future
Mentorship Program● 1 mentor for 1 freshman
● Requirements: Communication, Meetings, and Logs
● Our mentors are there both to answer any questions freshmen may have about the academy and to help freshmen transition from middle school to high school
Global Issues Summit
● Annual student-run conference held by the Global Studies Academy
● “Turning Awareness into Action”
● GIS 2018 is focused on the first five Sustainable Development Goals
● Qualified speakers educate attendees about current global issues
Opportunities Offered by GSA ● Cultural/Language Immersion Trips
● Study Abroad
● Scholarships
● Travel Grants
Enrichment EventsJust like many other academies, the Global Studies Academy holds enrichment activities, or cultural events, for students. They are required to attend at least 2 each semester.
● Language events
● Cultural events (focusing on a certain culture)
● International issues
● iFest
● Guest speakers
Social Events ● Winter/ Spring Socials
● Lock-in
● Global Issues Summit
● Partnership Walk
● Bel-Inizio: Race for a Better Life
● Banquet
Social Media@fbgsa
Open HouseOctober 23, 2017
@EHS6:30 – 8:00 pm
The Engineering Academy at Elkins High School
OverviewLearn more about our amazing Engineering Academy and whether it’s the right fit for you! The Engineering Academy is a great place to discover and learn more about the possibilities available to you in the growing Engineering field while learning more about other related fields as well!
Engineering Academy Highlights:- Internships!- AP Engineering Classes such as Civil or Aerospace Engineering- Robotics Club- Many Exciting Field Trips!- Engineer Guest Speakers- Various Enrichment Activities- And Much Much More!
Aerospace Engineering
Elkins is the only school in the district to offer AP Aerospace Engineering!
Only students in the Engineering Academy
can take the course.
Field TripsThe Engineering Academy at Elkins offers a wide range of field trips such as tours of, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Space Center Houston, Kemah Boardwalk, iFly indoor skydiving, and much more.
Internships
Robotics Demo
Guest SpeakersAt every monthly meeting in the library, the academy hosts a meeting for all academy students, with a guest engineer as the speaker for the meeting. All other meetings are hands-on based activities.
Engaging Engineering Activities Throughout the Year
First Academy Hackathon!
Social Links
www.fortbendisd.com/engineering
Twitter: @elkinsengineers
Open HouseNovember 1, 2017
@HHS6:30 – 8:00 pm
HIGHTOWER HIGH SCHOOLMEDICAL SCIENCE ACADEMY
Welcome, future 'Cane!Hightower High School's Medical Science Academy is an excellent learning path for students with an interest for the medical field. This school offers classes for not just the world’s future doctors, but also researchers, biomedical engineers, public health lawyers, etc. We encourage students with a love for science and even simply helping others to come to our academy and find their own path within the health field. We don’t just teach, we support, we comfort, and we grow together.
“Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.”
-Hippocrates
Fun facts about HHS’ MedSci Academy
● Hightower is one of the only high school with two academies, so you have a chance to meet people with a variety of interests.
● We have great academy classes that offer a variety of fundamental lessons pertaining to medical courses.
We have an efficient student leadership board!
Some of Our Previous AccomplishmentsField TripsEach grade level has a field trip planned for a place that teaches them about the science.
Dodgeball TournamentA leisurely fundraiser that the academy hosts to raise money by having a fun, competitive game of dodgeball.
Around The World of MedicineA great fundraiser that promotes different fields of medicine and various career paths.
Industry RepresentativesWe have 15 industry representative positions that present a specific medical field each month.
VOLUNTEERISM
Medsci students volunteering at a Sugar Land Park event.
Medsci students volunteering at Optimum Personal Care.
Cards made my Medsci students for residents in the
retirement home
SPORTS & FINE ARTS - STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
2017 Medsci academy graduate poses next to his coaches after breaking a state
record.
Medsci students smile with their choir mates at a UIL competition where they won
sweepstakes.
2017 graduates, Paula & Ashley, were not only Medsci
students but officers on the Hi-Lites dance team.
Kalvin spells, 2017 Medsci graduate, signs his swimming scholarship
becoming the first student at Hightower to ever receive one.
Medsci students at a speech and debate tournament where hey not only won individual trophies but brought sweepstakes home for
Hightower!
Current junior, Carol Akpan, shows her beautiful drawing which will entered in an art
competition and be put on display at a showcasing.
Some of Our Future PlansSummer CampsWe push all students to attend summer camps that expose them to various STEM fields & soon we hope to fund students who get into these programs.
SocialsWe are planning on having bigger socials such as an operation room themed escape room.
Care Package DriveA drive hosted by the academy to create care packages for children in Ben Taub hospital.
Monthly MeetingsWe hope to host mini workshops during our meetings & invite new faces in the medical field to speak.
The Road to LeadershipYou're on the right track!
What’s Next? ● Start your research● Apply Online● Get in touch with your
counselors
Extracurriculars
Competitions○ HOSA ○ Skills USA
Need more convincing?
Questions? Let us know!
Amber BostonMedical Science Academy [email protected]://www.fortbendisd.com/hhs
Follow us on Twitter for updates: @MedSciAcademy
Open HouseNovember 2, 2017
@DHS6:30 – 8:00 pm
DULLES HIGH SCHOOL
MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY
STUDEN
T OFFICER
S
BUT WHAT MAKES US THE
MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY?
MAJOR COURSES
Modern Physics
AP Physics 1, 2, & C
Organic Chemistry
AP Chemistry
Scientific Research and Design
AP Biology I
Multivariable Calculus
AP Calculus AB/BC
AP Statistics
AP Computer Science
Computer Science III
HIGHLIGHTS
2011 & 2012 Gold Medal at International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)
2017 Gold Medal at International Physics Olympiad (IPhO)
Study campers (top 20 in nation) for all Math & Science Olympiads (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics)
18 2018 National Merit Semifinalists
2012 Siemens Competition team Regional Finalists
2014 Google Code‐In Grand Prize Winner
National Science Bowl Regional Winners 4 out of past 5 years, 7th at Nationals
8 consecutive years of sweepstakes at TMSCA
EXTRA‐CURRICULARS
5th place Decathlon team in the nation
Top 10 nationally in Debate
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Gold Medal (top <0.5% in the nation)
Academic WorldQuest 4th in the nation, 1st in region for four years
Choir 1st chair Soprano in districts, Band & Orchestra Sweepstakes
DECA International Finalists (top 10)
Musical Theater Tommy Tune Award nomination
OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNSHIPS
MONTHLY MEETINGS/GUEST SPEAKERS
OUTSIDE EXPERIENCES
AFTER DULLES H.S.
Academy Open Houses
• Engineering Academy – Oct. 23 @ EHS
• Intern’l Business & Marketing Academy – Oct. 25 @ THS• Global Studies Academy – Oct. 25 @ THS
• Digital Media Academy – Nov. 1 @ HHS• Medical Science Academy – Nov. 1 @ HHS
• Math and Science Academy – Nov. 2 @ DHS