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Admissions
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Application Process
Qualification Criteria:
The Academy graduation requirements are rigorous. Students selected must be capable of pre-AP and Advanced Placement (AP) work. Grade and standardized test score qualification criteria are based on CISD guidelines for eligibility for these higher level courses.
- To qualify for consideration, a student must have 80 averages in junior high English and social studies, and 85 averages in junior high science and mathematics classes.
- Standardized tests will be given to all students who apply. Minimum scores will be required for further consideration.
Algebra I Requirement: All students must have completed Algebra I prior to entry into the Academy. Upon nomination by their math teacher, students who are doing very well in transition math/pre-algebra (above 90) and who would be willing to complete a special summer school Algebra I course are invited to apply.
Application Folder: Each student's Academy Application should consist of the following documents in the manila folder provided. More detailed directions are provided with the folder.
- Academy Application Form. Provide all the information requested.
- Student Application Letter. The student must write and sign his or her own application letter; it may be hand-written or on the computer.
- Parent/Guardian Support Letter. The parent/guardian is required and must include an explanation of any circumstances related to eligibility to. The letter must be signed.
- Copies of 7th and 8th -grade report cards. Please include copies of the final 7th-grade and most recent 8th-grade report cards with the application.
Optional: Items that support statements in the student letter may be included in the application folder. Please indicate if the items should be returned - copies are preferred.
The completed Application Folder must be submitted by the deadline in November.
The folder may either be mailed or delivered to the Academy Office or delivered to a junior high counselor's office.
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Teacher Evaluation Forms:
Upon receipt of the student's Application Folder, the Academy will send Teacher Evaluation Forms to the five teachers indicated on the Application. If the indicated teachers are not appropriate or available, forms will be given to other teachers. A sample Teacher Evaluation is included in the Application Folder.
Parent Information and Open House:
Two Parent Information and Open House nights are scheduled in October. There will be a video about the Academy, presentations by current parents and students, an opportunity to ask questions, and a tour. Students may register and pay for their applicant testing at this time. Testing costs may be waived at parent request.
Academy Testing:
Standardized tests are given on two Saturday mornings; there also will be a writing sample component.
Applicant Interview:
It is likely that additional screening will be necessary to select students to be interviewed. This screening will be based on the application letters, grades, standardized test scores, writing sample and teacher evaluations.
Interviews will be held in the evening over several nights. Parents/guardians will be contacted regarding their indicated interview dates to set a specific time for the interview. While students are being interviewed, detailed information on Academy graduation requirements will be provided to parents.
Notification of Status and Decisions:
All students will be notified of their status in early February. We expect to invite about 65 students to join the Academy and several more will be designated alternates at that time. Invitations may be made to alternates as openings develop and they will be kept informed of their status.
Registration for Classes:
Students who accept their invitation to join the Academy will be enrolled and make their course selections for the following year in late February.
Disclaimer:
As required by Title II, Section 504, and Title VI, the Conroe Independent School District Academy of Science and Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, age, or other non-merit factors in its program, services, activities, selection, or retention of students. Any person who believes that such discrimination has occurred should contact the CISD Title IX Coordinator at 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, TX 77304.
 2008 Sp/Summer Application Bulletin
2008-2009 Why Choose the Academy?
2008-2009 Nineteen Classes of Excellence
2008-2009 Application Information Bulletin
2008-2009 Application Process for the Class of 2013
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