Math and Science Academy Open House October 26, 2015

Presentation of Administrators and Counselors

Administrators Counselors

Ronnie Edwards Principal

Kathy Carson Lead Counselor, E-G & Ran-Sal

Sarah Laberge Associate Principal, M-R

Nicola Henry Counselor, A-D

Matthew Wamble Assistant Principal, A-F

Chastity Rubin Counselor, H-L

Cholly Oglesby Assistant Principal, G-L

Kathryn Kulka Counselor, M-Ram

Corey Stewart Assistant Principal, S-Z

Jenny Welch Counselor, Sam-Z

Allison Pike Campus Assessment Coordinator

Abby Brasell College & Career Readiness Advisor

Brian Tucker, Academy Coordinator Georgette Bubar, Director of Advanced Academics

Why choose an academy?

• Member of a cohort • Shared interest • Enrichment

opportunities • Advanced

coursework • Dedicated

coordinator • Dedicated booster

club

Why choose the Math and Science Academy?

• Dulles High School • Experienced

teachers • Coursework beyond

AP level • Internship

opportunities • Field trip

opportunities

Our Talented Staff

• 3 Doctoral Degrees • 5 Masters Degrees • Years of laboratory, field, and

teaching experience

Coursework beyond the AP-level:

• Organic Chemistry • Modern Physics • Advanced Biotechnology • Multivariable Calculus • Computer Science III

Enrichment Opportunities Internships 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 Guest Speakers: • Mrs. Mary Marth, VP for Showtime • Mr. Donald Cooper, NASA • Dr. Frank Toffoletto, Rice University, Physics • 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

Precalculus PAP

AP Calc Multivar. Calculus

Math 2 Algebra II PAP

Science Biology PAP Chemistry PAP

AP Physics I AP Physics C

Science 2 AP Bio AP Chem

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 Comp Sci Speech & Health

Elective

Electives Elective x2

- Applications can be found online at: https://secure.fortbendisd.com/academyapp - Completed applications are due on

or before November 30, 2015 - More information can be found at: http://www.fortbendisd.com/mathandscience

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.

Application Timeline Nov. 1: Applications Open Online Nov. 30: Applications Close Dec. 9: Academy Entrance Exam Jan. 15: Notification Letters Mailed Home Feb. 1: Commitment Forms Due to Academy Coordinator Feb. 10: Course Selection Night

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

Academy Entrance Exam • 1 test for three academies:

• Math and Science Academy • Engineering Academy • Medical Science Academy

• December 9, 2015 at Dulles High School from 6:30 – 8:00 PM • Student Email – Application • Email Reminder – With assigned room number • Test Overview:

• 8th Grade Math • Algebra I

Final Acceptance Is 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

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Contact Information

Advanced Academics Department: (281) 634-1129