AISD Trustees voted unanimously to name the district’s new high school after Air Force General Benjamin Oliver Davis Jr., who was the first commander of the Tuskegee Airmen, the military’s first African-American air combat unit. General Davis was a graduate of the first aviation cadet class of airmen trained at the Tuskegee Army Field in Tuskegee, Alabama. Captain Davis, was he was ranked at that time, was a West Point Academy graduate, and one of five who completed the rigorous training out of 13 who entered the class in 1941.

Tuskegee Airmen Visit AISD Students In Conjunction With AISD Naming New High School In Honor Of Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.

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S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F I N T E R E S T :

Gen. Benjamin O. Davis Jr. 9th Grade\High School

Tuskegee Airmen Visit

Criminal Justice Clubs

ACE Mentors

Aldine AFJROTC Texans Game

Aldine AFJROTC Veterans Day

MacArthur Practicum

FBI Career Day

A Word From The Director

Aldine ISD Trustees and the Aldine school district held a special recognition program for members of General Benja-min Oliver Davis Jr.’s family and members of the Tuskegee Airmen who traveled from across the country to attend the special event.

AISD Board President Dr. Al-ton Smith announced to the group that in July, AISD Trus-tees voted unanimously to name the district’s new high school after Air Force General Benjamin Oliver Davis Jr., who was the first commander of the Tuskegee Airmen, the military’s first African-American air combat unit. General Davis was a graduate of the first aviation cadet class of airmen trained at the Tuske-gee Army Field in Tuskegee, Alabama.

Aldine High Criminal Jus-tice Club Visits HPD Sta-tions

A total of 15 members of the Al-dine high school Criminal Justice Club recently visited the Houston Police Department’s W. Mont-gomery Substation and the Greenspoint Commander Center. Students from Ms Chachere’s class were given a tour, exposed to driving simulators, and al-lowed to view the dispatch area’s inner workings. Ms Chachere was excited for the students to see and hear from law enforcement professionals the importance of

good attendance and study habits. The club members also were reminded that be-ing involved in law enforce-ment in the future means making good decisions right now while still in high school. Decisions made this weekend could possible prevent you from reaching your dreams in the future. Students saw technical careers that are available to them upon graduation if they have CPR\ER Dispatch or 911 Cer-tifications.

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MacArthur Criminal Justice Club Complete

Harris Count Sheriff’s Civilian Officer Training

Aldine ISD CTE students from MacArthur’s Criminal Justice Club recently completed a semester long Civilian police officer training program sponsored by the Harris County Sheriff’s de-partment. The appreciative students all received certificate of completion from the Sheriff’s Department. Students have at-tended classes taught by Harris County Sheriff volunteers after

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School during their club meeting time.

The students were instructed in some of

the following areas, Personal safety, how

to recognize Frauds and scams, the im-

portance of Identity theft, safety while

traveling and during holidays. They were

also given instructions on how to prepare

themselves and their family members for

emergencies and what to do when faced

with a disaster. Other sessions focused on

date rape prevention, holidays and travel

shopping safety, proper cellphone useage

(no texting while driving) and the impor-

tance of internet safety (avoiding child

predators) The students in Ms Harrell’s

club are more aware than ever of the im-

portance of being prepared, and being

safe.

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The program's mission is to engage, excite and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in the integrated construction industry through men-toring; and to support their continued advancement in the industry through scholarships and grants.

ACE is a unique partnership among industry profes-sionals — architects, interior designers, landscape architects, mechanical, structural, electrical, envi-ronmental and civil engineers, construction manag-ers, college and university representatives, and other professionals from related corporations and profes-sional organizations — who work together to attract young people to their professions. Aldine High has approximately 4 students participating from Ms. Steenbergen’s class.

PRACTICUM

MacArthur High School Early Childhood

Education students have started a new course

that allows those interested in being educators

to actually shadow at an Early childhood facility.

The students in Ms Chatham’s class are partner-

ing with Hinojosa Academy and recently were

instrumental in assisting with the presentation

of “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie” the stu-

dents are actually assisting the instructor with

setup of activities, curriculum enhancement and

learning to recognize learning styles and strate-

g i e s o f p r e - a d o l e s c e n t s .

Aldine High School AFJROTC color guard

participated in National Veteran’s day Celebra-

tion at the M. O. Campbell Center’s Thorne Sta-

dium. The cadets under the supervision of Sgt.

Hall enjoyed having the opportunity to interact

with former Armed Services retirees who have

given so much to our country and to this great

nation. It continues to be a rich and meaningful

experience for both the veterans and the cadets.

ALDINE HS

AFJROTC

Presents Colors at

Texans Game

The 2010 -2011 school year reveals a clearer understanding of the importance of having a laser like focus.

That is the goal of Career and Technical Education.

We began this school year by implementing new Career and Technical courses and newly developed Pro-

grams of Study. These new courses and Programs of Study were designed to provide students with a curricu-

lum that prepares them to be both career and college ready.

The Aldine Career and Technical Education Department this will be accomplished by providing students

with the opportunity to take advanced technical and dual credit courses and allow them to earn industry

standard certifications and licensures. The CTE curriculum is based on relevant industry experiences. This

means that courses in CTE reflect the technology, software, hardware, and equipment being used in busi-

ness and industry.

During the Spring and Fall semesters of 2010, teachers, counselors and stakeholders spent many hours on the redevelopment of the Programs of Study. In August twenty-seven labs were upgraded with new com-puters and software.

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FBI Career Day at Campbell!

Aldine students in Criminal Justice were treated to a Career Day at the M.O. Campbell Center sponsored by

the FBI, the students were able to speak with representatives for the FBI in the following areas: Special

Agent, Automotive technician, Electronic technician, Information Technology Specialist, Forensic accountant,

Investigative analysis, Language analyst, Special surveillance, Support services, Nurse and Forensic examiner.

The students were surprised that careers are available to them upon graduation from high school.

Aldine Independent School District does not discriminate against persons because of race, creed, national origin, age, sex, disabilities, economic status

or language disability in employment, promotion or educational programming. Any complaints or grievances which cannot be solved at campus level

through the principal may be submitted in writing to Dr. Archie Blanson, Deputy Superintendent, 14910 Aldine Westfield Rd., Houston, TX 77032.