magnet tours november 3- 7, 2014. vision project-based and hands-on learning high school credits...

Magnet ToursNovember 3- 7, 2014

Vision Project-based and hands-on learning High school credits in 7th and 8th grade Exposure to pathways in Biomedical Science Become college and career ready at an early age A unique and accelerated curriculum Outstanding faculty Real-world experiences in science and health Preparing our students for success at the DeBakey High School for Health Professions, or any other rigorous and prestigious school

Baylor College of Medicine BCM.EDU

BCM Academy at Ryan

(Houston, 2013)

DeBakey High School for Health Professions

(Houston, 1972)

Health Science Academy at Moody High School

(Corpus Christi, 1990)

Health Science Magnet at Alexander High School

(Laredo, 1994)

South Texas Academy for Medical Professions

(San Benito, 2003)

South Texas Business, Education and Technology Academy

(Edinburg, 1993)

South Texas High School for Health Professions

(Mercedes, 1983)

South Texas – New Health Professions Campus

(Rancho Viejo, under construction, 2013-14)

South Texas Preparatory Academy

(Edinburg, 2008)

The Science Academy of South Texas

(Mercedes, 1989)

BCM Affiliated Secondary SchoolsSchool, City and Year Established

Healthcare STEM Occupations

Job Wanted!

All Occupations

Unemployed people outnumber jobs by

3.6 to one

Jobs outnumber unemployed people

by 3.9 to one

STEM Occupations

Jobs outnumber unemployed people

by 1.9 to one

THE ADMISSION PROCESS FOR GRADE 6

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 19 A LOTTERY WILL BE HELD IF APPLICATIONS

EXCEED 250 .

PARENTS MAY SUBMIT A PAPER APPLICATION, OR APPLY ONLINE AT

H T T P: / / W W W. H O U S T O N I S D. O R G / M A G N E T

***TRANSPORTATION WILL BE REQUESTED FOR ALL STUDENTS RESIDING IN HISD.

Application Submission:

Faxed to : 713-942-1943

Mailed to : Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan

2610 Elgin StreetHouston, Texas 77004

A C A D E M I C E X P E C TAT I O N S ( E N T R A N C E A G R E E M E N T )

G R A D E P O I N T AV E R A G E O F 7 5 O R A B OV E I N A L L C O U R S E SS AT I S FA C T O RY C O N D U C TG O O D ATT E N D A N C EI N T E R E S T I N T H E S P E C I A L I Z E D H E A LT H S C I E N C E C U R R I C U LU MA C A D E M I C P R O B AT I O N / S T U D E N T G R O W T H P L A N

S C H O O L T I M E 8 : 3 0 A M T O 4 : 0 0 P M / 1 0 P E R I O D S 5 P E R I O D S A D AY

C O U R S E S I N G R A D E 6

P R E A P E N G L I S HP R E A P M AT H 6P R E A P S C I E N C EP R E A P S O C I A L S T U D I E SR E A D I N GL AT I N = E X P L O R AT O RY F O R E I G N L A N G UA G EH E A LT H S C I E N C E E L E C T I V E = E X P L O R AT O RY S C I E N C E ( N E U R O S C I E N C E )P E ( Y O G A , TA I C H I , G O L F )2 E L E C T I V E S

C O U R S E S I N G R A D E 7

P R E A P E N G L I S HP R E A P M AT H 7 ( 8 ) / P R E A P A L G E B R A 1 ( H S C R E D I T )P R E A P S C I E N C EP R E A P S O C I A L S T U D I E SL AT I N 1 A / L AT I N 1 A & 1 B ( H S C R E D I T )P R E A P I P C = H E A LT H S C I E N C E E L E C T I V E2 E L E C T I V E SE N R I C H M E N TP E ( Y O G A , G O L F )

C O U R S E S I N G R A D E 8

P R E A P E N G L I S HP R E A P A L G . 1 / P R E A P G E O M ( H S C R E D I T )P R E A P S C I E N C EP R E A P S O C I A L S T U D I E SL AT I N 1 B / L AT I N 2 A & 2 B ( H S C R E D I T )H E A LT H S C I . E L E C T I V E ( H S C R E D I T )F I N E A R T S2 E L E C T I V E SP E / E N R I C H M E N T

6th Grade

NEUROSCIENCE

How the brain enables thinking

How the brain sends messages through the body

How we learn

Structure and function

Leaping Beyond the Book

David Eagleman, world renowned neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author from the Baylor College of Medicine is collaborating with us and guiding our 6th grade Neuroscience curriculum

http://www.bioedonline.org/videos/lecture-series/your-brain-is-you/a-most-complex-system/

7th GradeScientific Decision Making and Problem-Solving

"Scientific Decision-Making" "Think Like an Astronaut“ Emerging medical technologies in cardiovascular medicine Sports medicine Texas Medical Center presentations.

8th Grade Biomedical Engineering / Health Technologies / Genetics

“Think Like an Engineer “Science of Microbes”

“Health Science Technologies” Engineering Design Process

Pumps and Pipes Partnership High School Credit

B CMA SCHOOL COLORS

BLUE & BURGUNDY

B C M A S C H O O LM A S C O T

ELECTIVE OFFERINGS AT BCMA INCLUDE : READING ENRICHMENT MATH ENRICHMENT SCIENCE ENRICHMENT WRITING ENRICHMENT SCIENCE FAIR YEARBOOK DEBATE CHESS GYMNASTICS DANCE JCL (Latin League) COMPUTER SCIENCE ORCHESTRA NAME THAT BOOK ART THEATER STUDENT COUNCIL FITNESS

JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE

• National Youth Organization • Sponsored by American Classical League• Test-based Competitions in Classical Studies:

Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Latin Vocabulary, Latin Derivatives, Latin Literature, Roman History, Ancient Geography, Roman Private Life, Mythology, Mottoes (and Abbreviations/Quotations), etc.• Area Convention February 15, 2014

Clear Falls High School, League City• State Convention April 11-12, 2014

Westwood High School, Austin

GYMNASTICS CLASS AT BCMA !!!

DANCE CLASS AT BCMA!!!

MATH COUNTS AT BCMA !!!

A national middle school coaching and competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging "bee" style contests.

THEATRE ARTS / HISTORY FAIR

BCMA students have the opportunity to participate in Theatre Arts class, and to participate in History Fair.

SCIENCE FAIR CLASS AT BCMA !!!

CHESS CLUB -AFTERSCHOOL

At BCMA

DATAWhere have we been

&where are we going?

6T H GRADE

What we need to know about our

incoming students …

6 T H GRADE STANFORD 10 DATA

STANFORDMedian Grade Equivalent

Reading 7.3

Mathematics

8.9

Language 8.2

Thinking Skills

8.4

Median Grade Equivalent

Science 8.9

Social Studies

8.2

Spelling 8.3

Total Battery 8.1

7 T H G R A D E D ATA – H O W D I D W E D O OV E R A L L F O R 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4 ?

STAAR READING

• Our average score was 1684• STAAR MATH

• Our average score was 1710

35% Level III: Advanced 78 out of 223 scored at this level

96% Level II: Satisfactory 213 of the 223 scored at this level

4% Level I: Unsatisfactory 10 of 223 scored at this level

29% Level III: Advanced 65 out of 223 scored at this level

95% Level II: Satisfactory 212 of the 223 scored at this level

5% Level I: Unsatisfactory 11 of 223 scored at this level

7 T H GRADE DATA – HOW DID WE DO OVERALL FOR

STANFORD2013-2014?

Median Grade Equivalent

Total Reading 10.4

Reading Vocabulary

7.8

Reading Comprehension

11.6

Total Mathematics

11.5

Problem Solving

12.9

Procedures 10.1

Median Grade Equivalent

Language 9.9

Mechanics 9.0

Expression 9.9

Spelling 9.8

Science 11.6

Social Science 8.8

2014 ACCOUNTABILITY SUMMARY FOR B CMA

THANK YOU B C M A C O N T A C T I N F O .

P R I N C I P A L , J Y O T I M A L H A NP H O N E : 7 1 3 - 9 4 2 - 1 9 3 2

E - M A I L : J M A L H A N @ H O U S T O N I S D . O R G