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Math & Science Academy Open House 6:307:00 – Club Fair 7:008:00 – Formal Presentation November 2, 2017

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Math & Science Academy Open House6:30‐7:00 – Club Fair7:00‐8:00 – Formal Presentation

November 2, 2017

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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

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Agenda

• Overview of the Math and Science Academy

• Overview of the Application Process

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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.

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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

• Opportunities to extend the learning outside of the classroom walls

• Competitive Academic UIL Teams

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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

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We are MSA

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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. 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

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Coursework beyond the AP‐level:• Organic Chemistry• Modern Physics• Multivariable Calculus• Computer Science III

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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

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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 (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

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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

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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 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

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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: 102

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

• 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

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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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• 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.

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Contact Information

Advanced Academics Department: (281) 634‐1129