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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 18 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.

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 GM AT H L A B 6L AT I N / P E ( Y O G A )H E A LT H S C I E N C E E L E C T I V E = N E U R O S C I E N C E2 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 SM AT H L A B 7L AT I N 1 A / L AT I N 1 A & 1 B ( H S C R E D I T )R O B O T I C S / C O D I N G – P R I N C I . O F T E C H ( H S C R E D I T )P E ( Y O G A )2 E L E C T I V E S

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 EF 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

Units that will be taught are as follows :  Scientific inquirySleepBody System and Brain ComparisonsBrain ChemistrySensory SystemsMotor HighwaysMemory and LearningStress Management

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

Units that will be taught include :Scientific InquiryThe cardiovascular systemInfectious Diseases / Heritable DiseasesNutrition and ecosystemsEnvironmental Health and ChemicalsThe science of alcoholBehaviorTexas Medical Center presentations

8th Grade

Foundations in Biotechnology and BioengineeringUnits that will be taught are as follows: Scientific inquiry and an introduction to biotechnology, bioengineering and biomedicineInheritance /Structure of DNA, genes/DNA Function/The human genomeThe origin of agriculture and genetically modified organismsImmunologyEnvironmental health and you (bioremediation)Imaging and bioluminescence Biomechanics as it relates to prostheticsWhat we can learn from other species: Biomimicry and nanotechnologyPersonalized Medicine and cancerClinical Trials

B CMA SCHOOL COLORS

BLUE & BURGUNDY

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

READING ENRICHMENTMATH ENRICHMENTSCIENCE ENRICHMENTWRITING ENRICHMENTSCIENCE FAIRHISTORY FAIRMATH COUNTSUIL ACADEMICROBOTICS-CODINGFINANCIAL LITERACYGENIUS HOUR

GYMNASTICSDANCEJCL (Latin League)COMPUTER SCIENCEORCHESTRANAME THAT BOOKARTTHEATERSTUDENT COUNCILYEARBOOKDEBATECHESSSAT PREP

ELECTIVE OFFERINGS AT BCMA INCLUDE :

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!!!

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

At BCMA

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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

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