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Texas Connections Academy 2017–18 School Profile

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Texas Connections Academy | CEEB Code #443201 | ConnectionsAcademy.com | © 2017 Connections Education LLC.

10550 Richmond Ave., Suite 140, Houston, TX 77042 | Fax: 713-780-2487 | Phone: 281-661-8293 | Texas School ID: 101-912-100

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Our HistoryTexas Connections Academy is a Texas Online School (TOLS) that offers 100% virtual instruction to public school students across Texas in grades 3-12 who are not physically present on a campus during instruction. The TOLS program is authorized by Texas Education Code (TEC) Chapter 30A, administered through Texas Education Agency (TEA), and was initially known as the Electronic Course Pilot (ECP). TCAH first opened as a program in Houston ISD in December 2008 as Houston Connections Academy. The school was founded during the 2009–10 school year as a 3–8 school, served 9th and 10th grades for the first time in 2010– 11, and became a public high school in 2011–12. The inaugural Class of 2014 was awarded diplomas on June 1, 2014 in Houston ISD. TCAH is Houston Independent School District Contract Charter and managed by Connections Academy of Texas, LLC (a division of Connections Education, LLC).

Our MissionTexas Connections Academy is a leader in virtual education excellence that provides unparalleled individualized learning experiences designed to prepare and inspire each student to maximize his or her potential and prepare and inspire them to succeed in an ever-changing world.

OUR PROGRAM

Texas Connections Academy currently offers high school grades 9–12 with an enrollment of 3,500 students. Here are some important facts about our program:

• TCA is a Contract Charter with HoustonIndependent School District and is accreditedthrough Houston Independent School District.

• The school has 202 professional certified/licensedprofessional staff; 73% have earned advanceddegrees.

• School is in session 180 days a year between themonths of August and June.

• The school has an active chapter of the Nationaland Junior National Honor Society.

• Students are able to participate in numerous clubsand activities, including Broadcast Club, ChessClub, Debate Club, Math Olympiads, and RoboticsClub.

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION:Executive Director: Lea Ann LockardPrincipals: Catherine Sullivant 3-8, Brita Lindsey 9-12Assistant Principals: Victoria Thiebaud 3-6, Ryan Skelton 7-8, Amy Goldstein 9, Amanda Viola 10, Benjamin Chaplin 11, Mechelle Wilson 12Manager of Special Populations: Angela VinsonSr. Manager of Counseling: René HoffpauirHigh School Counseling Staff: Brittney Brockenbush 9th A-L, Judy Eason-Leday 9th N-Z, James Garrett 10th A-L,Maria Lovaglio 10th M-Z, Sallie Benazzouz 11th A-L, ElishaMcDonald 11th M-Z, Susan Perez 11th Graduation Coach,Vicky Stauff 12th A-L , Laura Jordan 12th M-ZMiddle & Elementary School Counseling Staff:Karen Muston (MS Counselor 7th-8th), Melissa Larsen(Elementary Counselor 3rd-6th)

HIGH SCHOOL VIRTUAL VISITATIONCollege representatives are invited to connect with our students through web conferencing technology. Two weeks’ notice is greatly appreciated so that we have time to notify students. For more information about setting up a web conference session, please contact René Hoffpauir at

[email protected].

mailto:rhoffpauir%40tcah.connectionseacademy.org?subject=

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COURSE OFFERINGSTexas Connections Academy core curriculum is geared toward preparing students for college and beyond. Students have access to AP, Honors, and College Preparatory.

TCAH is offering dual credit program through Houston Community College for the 2017-18 school year that will include online and face to face courses so that students from across the state can benefit from this opportunity.

AP course offerings include: English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Human Geography, US History, US Government, Macroeconomics, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Computer Science, Statistics, Biology, and Spanish Language.

Honors course offerings include: Algebra I and II, Biology, Chemistry, English 1 & 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, World History.

SAMPLING OF UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES

Students in the Class of 2017 earned total college scholarship awards in the amount of $3,601,479 and were accepted to the following colleges:

Arizona State University, Belmont University, Southern University, College of Wooster Cornell, Elizabethtown College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Fashion Institute of Technology: State University of New York, Grand Canyon University, Houston Baptist University, Lamar University, Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Loyola Marymount University, Marymount Manhattan College, Montana State University: Bozeman, Naropa University, North Georgia College & State University, Ohio University, Oklahoma State University, Otis College of Art and Design, Our Lady of the Lake University of San Antonio, Saint Mary’s College, Sam Houston State University, Savannah College of Art and Design, Schreiner University, Southwestern University, St. Andrew’s University, St. Edward’s University, Stephen F. Austin State University, Tarleton State University, Tennessee State University, Texas A&M International University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Texas State University: San Marcos, Texas Tech University, Texas Woman’s University, University of Advancing Technology, University of Alabama, University of Arkansas, University of Houston, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, University of North Texas, University of Oklahoma, University of Tampa, University of Texas at Arlington, University of Texas at San Antonio, University of Texas at Austin, University of Washington, Washington State University

TESTING STATISTICS

ACT school averages for 2016–17: Math .....................................23

Reading ................................ 27

English .................................23

Science ................................24

Composite ..........................24

SAT school averages for 2016–17: Math ...................................524

Reading/Writing ...............559

Combined .......................1076

AP results for 2016–17:

• 26.4%of HS students

enrolled

• 50% of TCAH students

scored 3 or above

Please view all of our high school courses

PLANS FOR THE CLASS OF 2017

Plan %

Two-year college 51

Four-year college 25

Employment 15

Vocational Training 6

Military 2

Other 1

Total 100


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GRADING SCALEStudent transcripts reflect weighted grades if the student took Honors or Advanced Placement courses. The numerical grading scale is as follows:

GradeNumerical

Percentage

Non-

Weighted

Weighted

Advanced Classes

A 90–100 4.00 5.00

B 80–89 3.00 4.00

C 75–79 2.00 3.00

D 70–74 1.00 2.00

F 0–69 0.00 0.00

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSTexas Connections Academy operates on a semester system utilizing Carnegie units. One semester class equals one-half of a high school credit. Students who have taken high school level courses while in middle school may have been granted high school credit. The typical course load is seven classes per semester. 26 Carnegie units of credit are required for graduation. Specific requirements include:

Area/Subjects # Units for Graduation

Language Arts 4

Math 4

Science 4

Social Studies 4

Fine Art 1

Health 0.5

Physical Education 1

World Language 2

Speech 0.5

Electives 5

Total 26

CLASS RANK POLICY Class rank is calculated twice each year, at the conclusion of each semester. Class rank is based upon the student’s cumulative weighted GPA for all high school courses, including transfer courses.

Math courses must include:

• Algebra I and II

• Geometry

Science courses must include:

• Biology

• Chemistry and/or Physics

Social Studies courses must

include:

• World Geography

• World History

• U.S. History

• Government (0.5)

• Economics (0.5)




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