2016- 2017 Educational Partnership Texas A&M University ... · Offered Del Mar College online courses • Meet with university advisors to establish college schedule • Regular Meetings

Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi and

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2016- 2017Educational Partnership

Welcome to the UPHS Parent/Student Informational

Meeting�Introductions

Mrs. Jones, UPHSP Lead Teacher/ENG I, II, IIIDr. Kirk, TAMUCC Academic Advisor

Dr. Schaum, UPHSP Director

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�UPHSP Recruitment for the 2017-2018 school year.

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UPHSPUniversity Prep History

� Implemented 2006-2007 as an Early College High School � Initially supported with start-up funds from the

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation through Communities Foundation of Texas� Partners with Texas A&M University-Corpus

Christi and with Del Mar College � After funds ended, FBISD utilized High School

Allotment Funds

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Design and Purpose of the UPHSP DESIGN:� The design of the University Preparatory High School Program is a school within

a school learning community separated from the comprehensive high school. � University Prep students are a separate cohort with their own teachers, leader,

schedule and curriculum plan. � Current Campus Enrollment: 310 students

PURPOSE:The purpose of the University Preparatory High School Program is to provide students an opportunity to earn up to 60 college hours while also getting their high school diploma. This is achieved through the following:

� offering rigorous instruction and accelerated courses, � providing academic and social support services to help students

succeed,� Ensuring college readiness � reducing barriers to college access, and� providing dual credit classes and books at no cost to students.

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UPHS Program Academic Course Study and Culture

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SNAP SHOT

Before entering 9th grade-Students attend a Summer Bridge Camp(Not mandatory—highly recommended)Held first two weeks in June

• Classes are taught by UPHSP teachers • TSI focus: Reading, Writing, and Math• Students take the TSI last week of camp• TAMUCC Field trip• Homework assigned over the summer

College Ready Culture� Block Scheduling� Literacy Rich Curriculum and environment where

students are required to read outside the classroom.� No Late Work Policy� Accelerated Instruction in all core curriculum areas.� A Writing Intensive Environment where students

develop stamina in college level writing through practice.� Developing a College Attendance Philosophy with

students and parents.� No bells

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Freshmen College Culture• Study Skills and Habits of Mind� College Readiness Standards� Organizational Strategies� Personal Responsibility

• TSI Assessment- 2 opportunities• During Summer Bridge Camp- June 2017• Students not attending Summer Bridge Camp- Fall 2017• May 2018

• End of Course Exams (EOC) – ENG 1, ALG 1, and BIO• May enroll in a D/C course if eligible• 9th and 10th- Need 90 overall average in core classes to be eligible for

D/C class. ( Student/Parent Contract Agreement)

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Sophomore College Culture�Math, Science, English II and III, Social Studies (Core

Subjects) taken with UPHSP instructors�May enroll in a college course through TAMU-CC or Del

Mar College (online, if eligible) overall average of a 90 in all core classes�UPHSP Counselors and Advisory teachers monitor

progress�College Readiness Standards threaded into the

curriculum�Opportunity to retake the TSI �PSAT offered to 10th graders�Mandatory TAMUCC Orientation –end of 10th grade year

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Junior College Culture• Enroll in college courses. Students may take classes

at TAMU-CC campus or through Del Mar College (online classes)

• Math/Science/ UPHSP Instructors, HS electives• Regular Meetings with teachers and director• Scheduled advisory time with TAMU-CC liaison • PSAT• End of Course Exams (EOC)- US History

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Senior College Culture• Up to 15 hours college credit per semester on TAMU-

CC campus • Offered Del Mar College online courses• Meet with university advisors to establish college

schedule• Regular Meetings with teachers and UP director• Scheduled advisory time with TAMU-CC liaison• Cording Ceremony- for students with an overall GPA of

2.0 or higher and must have at least 12 college credit hours

• All UPHSP students participate in HS graduation ceremony

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It works:UPHSP Prepares them for college success

� 126 students attended TAMUCC this Fall 2016.� 345 classes were taken collectively� A- 183 ( 24 students earned 100s� B- 103� C-43� D-14� F-227 students 4.0 GPA

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TAMUCC Academic Liaison�Dr. Rachel Kirk

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On The University Campus

EssentialPieces to the Experience

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DISTRICT UNIVERSITY

3 PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION WITH PROFESSORS

5 UNIVERSITY/DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

1 STUDENTS ARE ANONYMOUS

7 UNIVERSITY EMERGENCY PLAN

2 STUDENTS MAINTAIN DISTRICT DRESS CODE

4 PROGRAM DIRECTOR VISITS UNIVERSITY WEEKLY

6 STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED HANDBOOK AND SERVICES OPTIONS

8 STUDENTS TAKE UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM COURSES

How do I know if I qualify for the UPHSP?

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Targeted Population(TEA Requirements to be a designated ECHS )

First priority goes to students that are: Students who are at risk as defined by the Public Education

Information Management System (PIEMS) Desire to be first generation college graduates Students who are considered economically disadvantaged English Language Learners

110 students will be selected this year. If more than 110 students apply, students that meet one or more criteria from above will be considered with priority.

What if I don’t meet any of the criteria? Can I still apply?

YESAfter we have selected students from the target population, if there are any open slots available, your child’s name will go into a lottery drawing for one of those open slots. Example: Recruiting 110 students for the 9th grade cohort

105 students selected from the targeted populationNeed 5 more students to complete the cohort

I have 22 students that do not qualify for the program. Those 22 students will be entered into the blind lottery for a chance at one of the five open slots. 19

Timeline for 2017-2018 Recruitment

Step 4 Program orientation for new student cohort and parents conducted by program director, staff and university advisor at the university campus.

Step 2 Interested students complete program application and essay.

Step 1 Program director conducts meetings with targeted 8th graders and parents of the community.

RECRUITMENT APPLICATION INTERVIEW ORIENTATION

Step 3 Program director conducts student interviews of applicants and in April applicants are notified if they were accepted or not.

INTERVIEW

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University Preparatory High School ProgramFlour Bluff independent School District & Texas A&M Corpus Christi

2505 Waldron Road Corpus Christi, Texas 78418Student Admission Application Fall 2017

Application Process Dates Return completed application to the Accepting Applications January 27 - February 24, 2017 University Preparatory High School office by Student Interviews February 27 - March 31, 2017 February 24, 2017, no later than 4:30 PM. No late Anticipated Notice to Students April 28, 2017 applications will be accepted.

SECTION IStudent (Please Print)________________________________________________________________________

Name:_____________________________________Date:_____________________Social Sec.#_____________________

Student ID#:________________Date of Birth:_______________Gender:_______Current Campus:___________________

Ethnicity : American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian or Pacific Islander Black or African American Hispanic or Latino White not of Hispanic origin

Contact Information:Home Address (Please include zip code):_________________________________________________________________Applicant resides with: ____________________________________Relationship to student:_______________________

Mother/Legal Guardian Name:_________________________________________________________________________Home Phone #:______________________Work Phone #:________________________Cell Phone #:_________________

Father/Legal Guardian Name:__________________________________________________________________________Home Phone #:______________________Work Phone #:________________________Cell Phone #:_________________

Student Affirmation of Interest:I would like to be considered for the University Preparatory High School Program at FBISD/TAMUCC for 2017-2018 school year.Student Signature_________________________________________________Date________________________________________

Parent/Legal Guardian Permission:I give my son/daughter permission to apply to the University Preparatory High School Program at FBISD/TAMUCC.Parent/Legal Guardian Signature____________________________________Date________________________________________

SECTION IIParent/Guardian Information (Check all that apply)________________________________________________Mother Father No High School Diploma No High School Diploma High School Diploma/GED High School Diploma/GED College Degree College Degree

SECTION IIIApplicant Response__________________________________________________________________________In 150-200 words hand-write or type an essay describing why you want to be in the University Preparatory High School Program. Please include your ideas about what graduating from an Early College High School program will do for your life andcareer as a young adult. (Please attach essay)

APPLICATION

STEP 1

EXAMPLE

� Conduct an interview with each applicant that turned in an application to the UPHSP. All interviews will be conducted at the FB Junior High School and at SMA� All other applicants from other school districts will be

notified by phone to schedule an interview at the UPHS campus.

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STEP 2Part A

Interviews

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How are prospective students evaluated?We build a student profile on each applicant using the following criteria:

Student Academic Performance (Grades) Student Discipline Record Student Attendance Record Student State Assessment Scores (STAAR) Student Interview

A committee reviews all applications, interviews, and the above information to select students for the UPHSP.

Part BSelecting UPHSP

Applicants

� Letters of acceptance will be mailed the last week in April. � If your child does not qualify for the program, based

on the priority criteria, they will receive a letter with information about the lottery drawing that is to be held in May.

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STEP 2Part C

Notifying Applicants

IMPORTANT DATES:� January 27th – February 24th ---Accepting

Applicationmust hand delivered to

UPHSPDeadline- February 24th by 4:30 PM

� Student Interview---------Feb. 27th -----March 31th

� Anticipated Notice--------April 28th

� Lottery Drawing--------May 2017� Summer Bridge Camp-------June 2017 -2 weeks

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UPHSP Web Page

THANK YOU!

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