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Math & Science Academy Open House6:30‐8:00 –
Formal Presentation
October 30, 2018
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Presentation of Administrators and Counselors
Administrators Counselors
Jennifer NicholsPrincipal
Kathy CarsonLead Counselor, R‐Sm
Cholly OglesbyAssociate Principal, R ‐
Sm
Nicola BallardCounselor, A‐C
David OrlinAssistant Principal, A‐C
Emily Garcia‐MeitinCounselor, D‐Ho
Latoya GarretAssistant Principal, D‐Ho
Chastity RubinCounselor, Hp‐Ma
Nevert MosesAssistant Principal, Hp‐Ma
Danna GeistCounselor, Mb‐Q
Desmond JonesAssistant Principal, R‐Sm
Lezlie LaddCounselor, Sn‐Z
Corey StewartAssistant Principal, Sn ‐
Z
Kandace ClackCollege & Career
Readiness Advisor
Brian Tucker, Academy Coordinator
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Agenda
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Overview of the Math and Science Academy
• Overview of the Application Process
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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
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Opportunities to extend the learning outside of the classroom walls
• Competitive Academic UIL Teams
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Why the Math and Science Academy –
Student Perspective?
Student Presentation
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Why the Math and Science Academy –
Parent Perspective?
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Top 3 BenefitsMath and Science Academy
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Work alongside and conduct research with practicing scientists, mathematicians, and engineers
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Participate in math and science related activities
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Compete on and with nationally and internationally ranked competitive academic teams
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Innovation ∙ Logic ∙ Experimentation
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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.
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Our Talented Staff
3 Doctoral Degrees, 5 Masters Degrees, & Years of laboratory, field, and teaching experience
Math Teachers Science Teachers
Ms. Coffman, Comp Sci
Ms. Cox, Biology & APES
Mr. Rogers, Comp Sci
Ms. Foteh, Chemistry
Ms. Exner, Geometry Ms. Herrera,
APES & Chemistry
Ms. Finley, Algebra II & Calc AB
Ms. Malone, Chemistry
Ms. Murray, Algebra II & Pre‐Cal
Ms. Matney, Physics
Ms. Nguyen, Algebra II & Pre‐Cal
Ms. Mejia, Physics
Mr. Rasco, Stats Dr. Poche, Physics
& O Chem
Mr. Valdes, Geometry Mr. Sanders, Biology
Mr. Wernau, Calc BC & MV Calc
Dr. Walsh, Physics
Dr. Winsor, Biology
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Coursework beyond the AP‐level:•
Organic Chemistry• Modern Physics•
Multivariable Calculus• Computer Science III
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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
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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
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Where do they go?
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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
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Applications can be found online at: https://secure.fortbendisd.com/ac
ademyapp
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More information can be found at:http://www.fortbendisd.com/math
andscience
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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
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Application TimelineStep 1: Apply OnlineStep 2: Get ValidatedStep 3: Sit for the ExamStep 4: Get Notified
Priority 1 NotificationsRegular Window NotificationsWaitlist Notifications
Step 5: CommitStep 6: Attend Commitment Night
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Validation Process‐
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
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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: 127
Priority 1: None
Regular Window: Waitlist OR Acceptance
(depending on responses from other
Priority 1 applicants)
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Academy Entrance Exam•
1 test for three academies:
• Math and Science Academy•
Engineering Academy• Medical Science Academy
• Student Email – Application•
Email Reminder • Test Topics:
• 8th Grade Math• Algebra I
• No Review is Provided•
25 Multiple Choice Questions in 60 min followed by a 20 min timed write
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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
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Contact Information
Enriched Learning Opportunities Department: (281) 634‐1129
