PARENT INFORMATION MEETING

AGENDA-Academy Information (Prestage)-General Graduation Requirements (Prestage)-Expectations (Prestage)-IB and AP (Gamez)-PTO (Payne)-Laptops (Mesa)-Q&A and optional school tour

BUSINESS ACADEMYBrian Gaston – PrincipalMayra Ramirez – Secretary2nd Floor of Academic Building

ENGINEERING ACADEMYIgnacio Hernandez – PrincipalNora Salazar – Secretary2nd Floor of Academic Building

HEALTH SCIENCE ACADEMYCynthia Ford – PrincipalRuby Benitez – Secretary1st Floor of Academic Building

TRANSPORTATION ACADEMYEd Zamora – PrincipalJennifer Dennis – Secretary1st Floor of Academic Building

MAGNET ACADEMYThayer Hutcheson – PrincipalHossain Mazharian - CounselorLeticia Caballero – Secretary3rd Floor of Main Building

WHAT’S AT MY ACADEMY OFFICE? Academic Support/MonitoringPersonal Graduation PlansCounselingDiscipline IssuesCrisis InterventionParent InformationStudent SchedulingAttendance MonitoringOther Services as Needed

REGULAR BELL SCHEDULEPeriod Begin End

1st 8:40 9:35

2nd 9:40 10:35

3rd 10:40 11:30

4th

A-Lunch 11:30 12:00

A-Class 12:05 12:55

B-Class 11:35 12:25

B-Lunch 12:25 12:55

5th 1:00 1:55

6th 2:00 2:55

7th 3:00 3:55

A-Lunch: Academic Building

B-Lunch: Main & Gym Buildings

CREDITS

Grade Credits Earned9th 0 – 5.5

10th 6 – 11.5

11th 12 – 17.5

12th 18+

PERSONAL GRADUATION PLANS• Foundation High School Program

• (22 Credits)

• Foundation Program With an Endorsement• (22 Credits + 4 Endorsement Credits)

• Distinguished Level of Achievement• (26 Credits)

DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT

Discipline Credits RequiredEnglish 4

Mathematics 4Social Studies 4

Science 4Health 0.5

Physical Education 1Language Other Than English 2

Fine Arts 1Electives 5.5

Total 26 Credits

ENDORSEMENT (26 CREDITS)A “high school endorsement” is similar to a “major in college.”

An “endorsement” is a coherent sequence of at least (4) courses that are earned in addition to the basic graduation requirements.

ENDORSEMENTS(26 CREDITS)All incoming freshmen at Heights have selected an Endorsement!

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

• Business & Industry• Arts & Humanities• Public Services• Multidisciplinary

ENDORSEMENTSThere are many more Endorsement options available. Please see your Academy Principal to discuss these options in details.

STAAR TESTINGThe State of Texas requires all high school students to pass the following End of Course Exams in order to graduate:

• Algebra I (9th Grade)• Biology (9th Grade)• English I (9th Grade)• English II (10th Grade)• U.S. History (11th Grade)

If you passed any of these EOC exams in middle school, you DO NOT need to retake the exam.

SERVICES & SUPPORT1. Academy Office2. Tutorials3. Library Services4. GO Center5. Student Services Office6. Communities in School (CIS)

HIGH SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS

ACADEMY MEETING – PUP CAMP 2016

MOST COMMON DISCIPLINE CONCERNS

1. Tardiness 2. Dress Code3. Skipping4. Failure to respect our neighbors

POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES1. Detention (After-school or Saturday)2. Loss of privileges or extracurricular activities3. In-School Suspension4. Out-of-School Suspension5. District’s Alternative Education Program

ATTENDANCE POLICIES

1. Turn in all excuse notes to the Attendance Office no later than three (3) days following absence.

2. After five (5) unexcused absences in any class, you will lose credit for that course.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL1. Bell rings at 8:30am. 2. Students will report to Homeroom to receive

schedules.3. Homeroom assignments will be posted

throughout the common areas of the building.4. Administration will be available in the hallways

if you have any questions.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL1. Bell rings at 8:30am. 2. Students will report to Homeroom to receive

schedules.3. Homeroom assignments will be posted

throughout the common areas of the building.4. Administration will be available in the hallways

if you have any questions.

IB & AP COLLEGE PREP PATHWAY NICHOLE GAMEZ – PRINCIPAL FOR ADVANCED ACADEMICSNKASMANI@HOUSTONISD.ORG

AP- Advanced Placement IB- International Baccalaureate

Choose from individual courses based on academic strength (20 AP and 14 Pre-AP course choices)

Take courses from 6 subject groups & TOK, CAS, Extended Essay (Prescribed course sequence)

Students enrolled in AP course take AP exam in May- exam determines Potential for college credit (score of 3+)HISD pays for exam fees.

Students are assessed internally and externally in 6 subject groups. Must earn 24 on matrix receive IB Diploma.HISD pays for exam fees.

All AP & Pre-AP courses receive a quality point (5.0 GPA)

All DP & Pre-IB courses receive a quality point (5.0 GPA)

Competitive advantage for college admissions

Competitive advantage for college admissions

Contact academy principal Contact academy principal or Ms. Gamez or Ms. Bagos

PTOElizabeth Payne - Title 1 Coordinator

LAPTOPSTisha Mesa – Instructional Technologist

POWER UPLaptops and Cases$25 NON-Refundable Yearly Laptop Fee (Pay Online or Cash)Two Forms: Houston ISD and Heights HighEnd of year- students pay for missing items (Heights HS Agreement)

POWER UPHUBOffice 365/ Google Apps for EducationDigital PortfoliosPay online: Heightshigh.org Click on “PowerUp Pay”

Questions??? Ms. Mesa, PowerUp Director - Campus Instructional

Technologists832-510-4631 tmesa@houstonisd.org @EduTisha

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP YOUR STUDENT?

1. Stay updated on Gradespeed. Sign up for alerts to stay aware of attendance and grades.

2. Have your student regularly check the Hub for class assignments and due dates.

3. Ask teachers for helpful at-home resources and for their weekly tutorial schedule.

QUESTIONS