1. academyhs.pisd.edu

4. Driving Question Need to Know Student Voice/Choice In-Depth Inquiry Revision and Reflection Public Audience

7. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics Emphasizes creative problem solving and innovation Provides new access to science and math for some by tapping creative abilities and expression All teachers participate to create meaningful learning experiences

9. Emphasizes connections between content areas Authentic experiences Connections among subject areas Honor each subject individually

11. 150 students per grade level 2013-14: Grades 9 - 10 2014-15: Grades 9 - 11 2015-16: Grades 9 - 12 Similar student/teacher ratio School norms

12. Student driven club formations Intramurals No formal athletics/fine arts program

13. Corporate partners Job shadow Internship Service learning

14. 1:1 technology Wireless campus Digital portfolio

15. Model similar to summer school bus routes Pick up and drop off at zoned high school campus

16. Healthy food options Corporate style Participate in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program (available at most PISD campuses) Off campus lunch for 11th and 12th grades

17. Flexible Self-Directed Project-Oriented Resilient Respectful Open-Minded Communicator Knows They are the Future