Parent Student Orientation Meeting June 10, 2013 6:30 – 7:30 DeBakey High School
BCM Academy Video https://vimeo.com/64768713
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
THE ADMISSION PROCESS FOR GRADE 6 Application deadline was May 23 rd A lottery was held since student applications exceeded 200 Parent notification letters for Phase 1 - May 29 th Phase 1 d eadline for parents & students to accept offer of admission: June 5th *** Transportation will be requested for all students residing in HISD.
Application Submission: Faxed to : 713-556-6784 Scanned and emailed to : bcmacademy@houstonisd.org Mailed to : The Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan 1SE 29 4400 West 18 th Street Houston, Texas 77092
ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS : ENTRANCE AGREEMENT Grade point average of 75 or above in all courses Satisfactory Conduct Good attendance Interest in the specialized Health Science curriculum Academic Probation/Student Growth Plan SCHOOL TIME 8:30 am to 4 :00 pm/8 periods a day
COURSES IN GRADE 6 Pre AP English Pre AP Math 6 or 8 Pre AP Science Pre AP Social Studies Reading Latin=Exploratory Foreign Language Neuroscience==Exploratory Science=Health Science Elective PE (Yoga, tai chi, golf)
COURSES IN GRADE 7 Pre AP English Pre AP Math 7(8) /Pre AP Algebra 1 ( HS Credit) Pre AP Science Pre AP Social Studies Latin 1 A /Latin 1A & 1B ( HS Credit) Pre AP IPC =Health Science Elective ( HS Credit) Fine Arts PE (Yoga, tai chi, golf)
COURSES IN GRADE 8 Pre AP English Pre AP Algebra 1 / Pre AP Geometry ( HS Credit) Pre AP Science / Pre AP Biology ( HS Credit ) Pre AP Social Studies Latin 1 B /Latin 2A & 2B ( HS Credit) Principles of Health Science =Health Sci. Elective (HS Credit) Fine Arts PE (Yoga, tai chi, golf)
Students at BCMA have an option to earn upto 7 high school credits in middle school !!!
CLUBS AT BCMA Math Counts Model UN Odyssey of the Mind American Classical League ( Latin) UIL Academics Name that Book Debate Afterschool Sports
We even have a pool!
6 th Grade NEUROSCIENCE How the brain enables thinking How the brain sends messages through the body How we learn Structure and function
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 6 th grade Neuroscience curriculum http://www.bioedonline.org/vid eos/lecture-series/your-brain-is- you/a-most-complex-system/
7th Grade Pre AP IPC ( HS Credit) Scientific Approaches to Problem-Solving " Scientific Decision-Making" "Think Like an Astronaut“ Emerging medical technologies in cardiovascular medicine Sports medicine Texas Medical Center presentations. Earn high school credit
8th Grade Principles of Health Science Biomedical Engineering And Health Technologies “Think Like an Engineer “Science of Microbes” “Health Science Technologies” Engineering Design Process Pumps and Pipes Partnership High School Credit
BCMA Summer Reading We would like all BCMA students to join our BCMA Summer Reading Club and blog – no stress, just a fun way to keep the kids reading this summer. Parents are invited to read the books as well & build a literary connection with their students.
BCMA Summer Reading List Students can choose what they want to read from the HISD 2013-2014 Name That Book list (copies by the sign-in sheets when you came in). Many of these titles are available for free checkout from your local public library, or for low-cost download to your computers, tablets, and e-readers. Let’s get the kids really excited about reading!
Summer Reading Requirements Parents ensure your students are reading regularly throughout the summer. Not a day should go by where they don’t read at least a little bit (we recommend at least 30 minutes).
Summer Reading Requirements Students post comments at least once per week to the questions on our Summer Reading Blog. Once comments are approved by our site administrator, they will show up for public viewing. To get to the blog, simply go to: www.houstonisd.org/domain/27421, then click on Students & Parents, and then click on Summer Reading Blog .
BCMA School Colors Choice 1 – Green & Gold Choice 2 – Blue & Burgundy Choice 3 – Black & Gold Choice 4 – Navy & Red
BCMA School Mascot Choice 1 – Bears Choice 2 – Eagles
BCMA School Mascot Choice 3 – Warriors Choice 4 – Bull Dogs
Letter to Yourself Write a short letter to yourself. You might want to discuss how you feel about transitioning from elementary to middle school, how you feel about becoming a BCMA student, and how you would describe yourself at this point in your life. Keep it school appropriate, but have fun with it! It’s not for a grade, & no one will see it but you. You will get it back at 8 th Grade Promotion!
Turn in Letter to Yourself By Wednesday At Lunch in the Cafeteria In the Time capsule on the stage Remember to put your first and last name on the envelope
Questions and Answers
Thank You ! Principal, Jyoti Malhan Phone : 713-885-3683 E-mail: bcmacademy@houstonisd.org
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