1. Engineering Academy Commitment Night
7 May 2019
Congrats & Welcome Class of 2023!

2. AGENDA: 6:30-7:20 Presentation 7:20-7:30 Work Time/Wrap Up
Campus Welcome
Expectations / Review of Contract
Course Request Overview
Commitment Contract
7:20-7:30 Work Time/Wrap Up
Checkout
Introductory slide: IBMA and GSA
Thank Travis faculty for support
Overview of Academies in general: apply, select, purpose, small learning communities, etc.

3. Congratulations! Amber Boston, Academy Coordinator Administrators
Counselors
Deidra Lyons-Lewis
Principal
Dina Powis
Lead Counselor, Sn-Z
Sandra Lacks
Associate Principal, St-Z
Demetria Howard
Counselor, A-Ck
Scott Campbell
Assistant Principal, A-C
Richerica Wolf
Counselor, Cl-G
Patrick Schultz
Assistant Principal, D-I
Jourdan Wortham
Counselor, H-K
Lita Skinner
Assistant Principal, J-M
Brian Williams
Counselor, L-O
Amber Grady
Assistant Principal, N-Sr
Braiyon Sands
Counselor, P-Sm
Narietha Carter-McClain
College and Career Readiness
Mrs. Diaz, THS Admin team, introductions, info about school/campus
Amber Boston, Academy Coordinator

4. PACKETS/OUTLINE OF HANDOUTS
To Turn In (colored papers):
To Take Home (white packet):
Course Request Sheet (blue)
To Do List/Important Information
Academy Commitment Form (blue)
GPA/ Assessment Info
4 Year Planning Guide
YES Contract (gold)
Academy Commitment Form-copy
Booster Club forms (ivory)
Before starting---thank THS teachers, ACA parents and students
Introduce ACA specific people
GSA= purple, IBMA=Green

5. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS I expect that…
Students will meet contract requirements.
Students will attend all mandatory meetings and interact with their mentor(s).
Students will be involved in the Academy events and affiliated organizations.
Students will be involved in EHS events and organizations.
Students will represent themselves, the Academy, and Elkins High School with integrity, honesty, and respect.

6. Academy Student Body President, Kirthivel Ramesh
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Academy Student Body President, Kirthivel Ramesh

7. PARENT EXPECTATIONS I expect that…
Parents will maintain open lines of communication with the campus.
Parents will commit to volunteering for Academy events and Academy fundraising
Parents will contribute to the growth of the Academy.
Parents will support EHS and its programs/events.

8. Academy Parent Booster Club President
PARENT EXPECTATIONS
Academy Parent Booster Club President

9. Elkins High School Engineering Academy Booster Club
Engineering Academy Commitment Night
May 7, 2019

10. Who Are We Mission Board Members 2019-20 Role Member Name President
Lakshmi Seshadri
Vice – President
James Rodgers
Secretary
Hazel Dolar
Hospitality
TBD
Fundraising
Ashish Trivedi
Education
Volunteer
Communications Chair
Treasurer
Bhairavi Desai
Grants & Scholarships
Eng Academy Co-ordinator
The Elkins Academy Booster Club (EABC) is a voluntary group of parents of students enrolled in the Elkins High School Engineering Academy. Our mission is to support and enable academy teachers to mentor and provide exciting educational and extra-curricular opportunities for all academy students. We strive to provide monetary and other organizational support for the teachers and students of the academy, such as mentoring, field trips, internships, career counseling, guest lectures, donations of equipment by local businesses for instructional use, etc.

11. Activities For Academy Students - 2018/19
Enrichment Activities
Internships planning and execution
Scholarships
Grants and Fundraising
Year end Banquet
Project Kaboom Build
Educational Field trips
Career Fair
Speakers from various engineering disciplines
Ted X Event

12. Engineering Career Fair- 2019
Showcased Engineers from 15 + Engineering Companies

13. Fundraising
Participated in 2019 Marathon (Sunday January 20, 2019), as Elkins High School Engineering Academy Booster Club
Had 60+ volunteers. Both Kids (12 years and above) and Parents.
Several Perks were given to the volunteers by the Marathon Committee. That includes Race Crew T-Shirt, Jacket, Volunteer Certificate, volunteer hours for kids signed by Race Crew Lead, free food during volunteering time, free parking. It was lot of fun.
Got a check for $750 as grant to booster club.
You can do more!!!.

14. Why be part of Booster Club – Current Student Leaders
Krithivel Ramesh
How being part of Booster club benefited me
How it would benefit you
Kedar Pandya
Booster Club as supporter of events like Tedx

15. Elkins Engineering Academy Booster Club Board
Voluntary group of active parents of academy students
501 c3
Membership Levels - Blue, Silver, and Gold level Donation
Parent Meetings – Quarterly
Board Meetings – Monthly
HOW TO CONTACT US
WEBSITE:
Facebook:

16. COORDINATOR EXPECTATIONS
I want parents and students to expect me to…
Be an advocate for students
Be a liaison with the campus
Provide social and academic enrichment opportunities for students
Maintain ongoing communication with parents and students about the Academy
Respond quickly to needs or issues that may arise.

17. Graduation Requirements
4 Credits of English
4 Credits of Math
4 Credits of Science
4 Credits of Social Studies
2 Credits of World Language
½ Credit of Health
½ Credit of Communication Applications
1 Credit of PE
1 Credit of Fine Arts
5 Credits of Electives
Foundation + Endorsements
Graduation Plan
26 Credits
Brewster

18. Engineering Courses AT EHS
EA students must take four Engineering Courses:
9th: Introduction to Engineering
10th: Principles of Engineering
11th: Civil Engineering and Architecture OR
Aerospace Engineering (ACADEMY ONLY)
12th: Engineering Design and Development
No online/cbe for GSA once HS is started, must do level III PrePA; cannot do on level for 3

19. SAMPLE 4 – Year Plan
SAMPLE
SAMPLE

20. Other Academy Course Requirements
Students must:
Complete 1 credit of Computer Science
Be enrolled in 1 Pre-AP or higher Math class all four years
Be enrolled in 1 Pre-AP or higher Science class all four years
Brewster

21. Math Courses MA211 Algebra I PreAP MA221 Geometry Pre AP
MA231 Algebra II Pre AP
Please look over the planning template you received when you checked in to help you plan for a minimum of 5 math credits, including Calculus AB or BC.
Double Up Option for Geometry Pre AP and Algebra II Pre AP: Must be approved by me. Request in writing via . Must have at least a 90 or above in Pre-AP Algebra I
Brewster

22. Science Courses SC321 Biology PreAP SC331 Chemistry I PreAP
SC341 Physics I AP
Double Up Option for Biology Pre AP and AP Physics I: Must be approved by me. Request in writing via . Students must be concurrently enrolled in Algebra II or higher. It is highly recommended for students to have completed Algebra II. Must have completed Geometry by the end of 8th grade.
Note: Chemistry has a prerequisite of one HS science credit and therefore, can not be included in the double up option.
Note: AP Biology has a prerequisite of 1 credit of Biology and 1 credit of Chemistry.
Brewster

23. Computer Science Courses
TA511 Computer Science Pre-AP
TA521 AP Computer Science
If 90 or above in Geometry Pre-AP and prior coding experience, then you can sign up for AP Computer Science.
Brewster

24. Reminders for 9th grade course request:
EA:
Introduction to Engineering required
Pre-AP Math class required
Pre-AP Science class required
Beckman/Counselor
Again—stress CBE, summer, online restrictions
Stress that they do course selection as outlined by MS
The sheet you submit tonight will be used for verification purposes. You should have already signed up online with your 8th grade counselor in the manner specified by your middle school. For students not currently attending a FBISD school, you will do your final course selection when you register in summer.

25. Contract Requirements / Dismissal
Enrolled in the appropriate sequence of Academy and academic courses as outlined by the coordinator
Maintain a 75 or higher in all Academy specific courses; 70 in all others
Complete a total of 100 community service hours by doing a minimum of 12.5 hrs each semester
Participate in at least 1 approved enrichment activity each grading period for a total of 4 each academic year
Discipline/Behavior Expectations
Beckman
Students must get credit for all courses attempted (so if no credit for attendance, composite grading, 1 sem courses, etc.)
IBMA students must earn certificaitons
Will go over service/enrichment later in spring

26. Student Oath Students, stand up and repeat after me:
I will complete at least 4 credits of Engineering courses
I will maintain a grade of 75 or higher in my Academy classes
I will maintain a grade of 70 or higher in my other classes
I will earn at least 12.5 volunteer hours each semester
I will complete at least 2 enrichment activities per semester
I will complete 1 credit of Computer Science
I will be enrolled in at least one Pre AP math and at least one Pre AP science course each year.
I am an Engineering Academy Student
Beckman
Students must get credit for all courses attempted (so if no credit for attendance, composite grading, 1 sem courses, etc.)
IBMA students must earn certificaitons
Will go over service/enrichment later in spring

27. Congratulations and Welcome to the Engineering Academy!
Beckman/Counselor
Again—stress CBE, summer, online restrictions
Stress that they do course selection as outlined by MS

28. Check-out Procedures Use this time to complete the required forms.
All colored forms and manila folder must be turned in before you leave.
Final Check-out tables are where you checked in.
Beckman
Go over colored forms
Point out volunteers/tables again