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Math & Science Academy Open House6:30‐7:00 – Club Fair7:00‐8:00 – Formal Presentation
November 2, 2017
Presentation of Administrators and Counselors
Administrators Counselors
Jennifer NicholsPrincipal
Kathy CarsonLead Counselor, R‐Sm
Cholly OglesbyAssociate Principal, Mb‐Q
Nicola BallardCounselor, A‐C
David OrlinAssistant Principal, A‐C
Emily Garcia‐MeitinCounselor, D‐Ho
Latoya GarretAssistant Principal, D‐Ho
Chastity RubinCounselor, Hp‐Ma
Matthew MooreAssistant Principal, Hp‐Ma
Danna GeistCounselor, Mb‐Q
Regina IngramAssistant Principal, R‐Sm
Lezlie LaddCounselor, Sn‐Z
Corey StewartAssistant Principal, Sn ‐ Z
Kandace ClackCollege & Career Readiness Advisor
Brian Tucker, Academy Coordinator
Agenda
• Overview of the Math and Science Academy
• Overview of the Application Process
Questions?
• Please go to www.slido.com and
enter the event code #P842 to join our discussion.
• Ask your question AND/OR• Vote on your favorite question.
Why choose an academy?
• Member of a cohort• Shared interest• Enrichment opportunities
• Advanced coursework
• Dedicated coordinator
• Dedicated booster club
Why choose the MSA?
• Dulles High School• Experienced teachers
• Coursework beyond AP level
• Opportunities to extend the learning outside of the classroom walls
• Competitive Academic UIL Teams
Top 3 BenefitsMath and Science Academy
• Work alongside and conduct research with practicing scientists, mathematicians, and engineers
• Participate in math and science related activities
• Compete on and with nationally and internationally ranked competitive academic teams
We are MSA
Innovation ∙ Logic ∙ Experimentation
Athletic Disclaimer
Any student attending an academy outside of the attendance zone in which he/she resides, will be ineligible for varsity athletic competition for one calendar year.
Our Talented Staff
3 Doctoral Degrees, 5 Masters Degrees, & Years of laboratory, field, and teaching experience
Math Teachers Science Teachers
Ms. Sarah Cleveland, Comp Sci Ms. Katherine Cox, Biology
Ms. Vicki Coffman, Comp Sci Ms. Natalie Foteh, Chemistry
Ms. Kelly Exner, Geometry Ms. Anissa Herrera, APES
Ms. Sue Murray, Algebra II Ms. Nancy Malone, Chemistry
Ms. Emma Nady, Algebra II & Mult. Calc Ms. Judy Matney, Physics
Ms. Trinh Nguyen, Geom & Pre‐Cal Ms. Mary Mejia, Physics
Mr. Jaime Rasco, Stats Ms. Kristen Philip, Biology
Mr. Luis Valdes, Geometry Dr. Drew Poche, Physics & O Chem
Mr. Tom Wernau, Calculus Mr. Daniel Sanders, Biology
Dr. Tim Simmons, SRD
Dr. Don Winsor, Biology
Coursework beyond the AP‐level:• Organic Chemistry• Modern Physics• Multivariable Calculus• Computer Science III
Enrichment OpportunitiesInternships through local Universities:• Rice Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Dept• TSU’S Physics and Biology Depts• UH’s Chemistry and Engineering Depts• A&M and UT Austin’s Engineering Depts
Field trips to companies and universities in the community:• University of Houston – College of Natural
Science and Mathematics• Baylor College of Medicine – Prosthetics and
Orthotics Lab• Moody Gardens – Rescue the Rainforest
Guest Speakers:• Mrs. Mary Marth, VP for Showtime• Mr. Donald Cooper, NASA• Mrs. Kathy Tiernan, UTMB• Mr. Todd Whittemore, Shell Oil
Discipline MS Credits 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
English English I English II English III English IV
Math Algebra I PAP
Geometry PAP PrecalculusPAP
AP Calc Multivar.Calculus
Math 2 Algebra II PAP
Science Biology PAP Chemistry PAP
AP Sci Elect AP/BeyondAP Sci Elect
Science 2 AP Physics I AP Sci Elect
Social Studies World Geography
World History US History Gov’t/Eco
Languages Language I Language II
Fine Arts FA Elective
PE/Equiv PE Elective
Electives AP/PAP Comp Sci
Speech & Health
Elective
Electives Elective Elective
Course Track OptionsMath Concentration:
Math Courses Science Courses
Pre‐AP Algebra I Pre‐AP Biology
Pre‐AP Geometry Pre‐AP Chemistry
Pre‐AP Algebra II AP Physics I
Pre‐AP Pre‐Calculus AP Science Elective
AP Calculus AP Science Elective
Multivar Calculus
Physics Concentration:Math Courses Science Courses
Pre‐AP Algebra I Pre‐AP Biology
Pre‐AP Geometry Pre‐AP Chemistry
Pre‐AP Algebra II AP Physics I
Pre‐AP Pre‐Calculus AP Physics II
AP Calculus AP Physics C
Modern PhysicsBiology Concentration:
Math Courses Science Courses
Pre‐AP Algebra I Pre‐AP Biology
Pre‐AP Geometry Pre‐AP Chemistry
Pre‐AP Algebra II AP Physics I
Pre‐AP Pre‐Calculus AP Biology
AP Calculus AP Envir Sci
AP Science Elective
Chemistry Concentration:Math Courses Science Courses
Pre‐AP Algebra I Pre‐AP Biology
Pre‐AP Geometry Pre‐AP Chemistry
Pre‐AP Algebra II AP Physics I
Pre‐AP Pre‐Calculus AP Chemistry
AP Calculus Organic Chemistry
AP Science Elective
Where do they go?
What do they study?• Actuarial Science• Biochemistry• Biophysics• Biology• Chemistry• Computer Science• Earth Science• Engineering
• Environmental Science• Geology• Geophysics• Kinesiology• Mathematics• Physics• Pre-Med Programs
‐ Applications can be found online at: https://secure.fortbendisd.com/ac
ademyapp (Available November 1, 2017 – YESTERDAY!)
‐ Completed applications are due on or beforeNovember 30, 2017
‐ More information can be found at:http://www.fortbendisd.com/math
andscience
Applicant Requirements‐ Success on all sections of the 7th grade STAAR‐ Currently resides in FBISD Attendance zone‐ Currently in the 8th Grade
Academy Selection Criteria‐ 7th grade semester grades in Math, Science, SS, ELA‐ 8th grade semester grades in Math, Science, SS, ELA‐ Academy entrance exam grade
Application Process• Log on to https://secure.fortbendisd.com/academyapp
Current FBISD Students Non‐FBISD Students
Sign in using your Student User ID & PW (just like you would into a school computer)
Sign up using your email address and password
Answer All Questions Answer All Questions
Address, parent information, and zoned campus are automatically pulled from Skyward
Input your address, parent information, and zoned campus information
Select the Academy(ies) for which you wish to apply
Select the Academy(ies) for which you wish to apply
Select the priority of each academy (1, 2, 3, …) Select the priority of each academy (1, 2, 3, …)
No additional documentation is neededIF you did not attend an FBISD school in 7thgrade, upload a PDF copy of 7th grade report card and 7th standardized test scores.
Upload a PDF copy of the 7th grade report card and the 7th grade standardized test scores.
Hit the Submit button to submit your application
Hit the Submit button to submit your application
Application TimelineNov. 1: Applications Open OnlineNov. 30: Applications CloseJan. 11: Academy Entrance ExamJan. 17: Priority 1 Notifications EmailedJan. 21: Priority 1 Commitment DeadlineJan. 22: Regular Notifications EmailedJan. 28: Regular Commitment DeadlineJan. 29: Final Waitlist Notifications EmailedFeb. 4: Waitlist Commitment Deadline
Priority 1 Window?
Applicant: Tim Jones
Priority 1: MSA
Rank: 54
Priority 1: Acceptance
Applicant: Samantha Henry
Priority 2: MSA
Rank: 6
Priority 1: None for MSA
Regular Window: Acceptance, if
Decline their Priority 1
Applicant: Faris Thomas
Priority 1: MSA
Rank: 102
Priority 1: None
Regular Window: Waitlist OR Acceptance
(depending on responses from other
Priority 1 applicants)
Academy Entrance Exam• 1 test for three academies:
• Math and Science Academy• Engineering Academy• Medical Science Academy
• January 11, 2018 at Dulles High School from 7:00 – 8:30 PM• Check‐In at 6:30 PM• Student Email – Application• Email Reminder • Test Overview:
• 8th Grade Math• Algebra I
• No Review is Provided
Final AcceptanceIs contingent upon:‐ Successful completion of all 8th grade courses
during the academic school year‐ Successful completion of all parts of the 8th Grade
STAAR exam
• Please go to www.slido.com and
enter the event code # P842 to join our discussion.
• Answer the Poll• Ask your question OR• Vote on your favorite question.
Contact Information
Advanced Academics Department: (281) 634‐1129