Class of 2025 Application Packet

Dear Parents of Extensive opportunities for specialization in math, 8th Grade Students: science, and applied sciences, such as medicine, engineering, biochemistry, business, law, robotics, The Academy for Science & Health and computer science encourage each student to Professions at Conroe High School explore and apply their intellectual talents enters its 20th full year of providing through individual research and internship unique career exploration thereby promoting an enriched learning experiences coupled with environment for students and a high school technology-rich and academically profile second to none. This application packet challenging science, math, contains important information for every 8th engineering, and health science grade student and their parents to review, and courses of study. With a current possibly, complete. Should you decide this s enrollment of 400 students the Academy begins

n program is right for your student’s future n the recruitment of its next freshman class, the educational goals and aspirations, apply now!

o Class of 2025. While the Academy program may o i Completed applications are due November 16, not be right for every student, it does provide a i s 2020 by 4 p.m. in the Academy Office on the variety of unique learning and investigative career s t Conroe HS campus. If you are seeking a learning experiences within a small, close-knit e environment that supports academic work a f environment. Annually, students apply what they towards a career in science, health science, math,

o have learned in coursework to research avenues. c engineering, or law, or simply seek a specialized r Academy program requirements ensure a level of i small school environment in conjunction with a P

l rigor that major colleges and scholarship variety of extracurricular activities, the Academy programs encourage and enlist. h may be the program for you. I hope you and your p t

l student will seriously consider application to our Application Checklist Yes No

a Academy program. I look forward to meeting you p Application Form completed ...... n n

e during upcoming evening Parent Information Student Letter written & submitted ...... n n Nights (to be announced on your campuses). A

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Parent Letter written & submitted ...... Please contact the Academy Office with any Recent School photo of applicant ...... n n d additional questions you might have. e Résumé ...... n n n The ASHP Headmaster Teacher recommendations ...... n n a d Met Deadline: Monday, November 16, 2020 ...... n n e a c r n Application Process—Class of 2025 e i G Eligibility:

c All students who will be in the 9th grade at Conroe HS or Caney Creek HS in August 2021, are eligible to S

h apply for the Academy Class of 2025. All students are provided equal opportunity to enter the Academy. r

t There is no additional cost for Academy. o

f Qualifications for consideration:

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y An overall 80 average in junior high with an 85 average in science and math courses will be required. Any entering Academy student must have completed Algebra I with an average of 85 for the course P m prior to the new school year.; summer acceleration for Algebra I is available at cost if selected to

e ASHP program. All applicants must take an entry PSAT 8/9 assessment (given to all 8th graders in H

d CISD). a

S • In a few instances an applicant who may fall slightly below these qualifications may still apply and c seek probationary/provisional entrance into the Academy for a preset timeframe at which time A A recommendations will be made by the Headmaster for full status or dismissal from the Academy. • Private school/home school applicants may be asked to provide test data as part of the entry 2020 criteria.

The Conroe Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the 2021 Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner. For information about Title IX rights or Section 504/ADA rights, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA coordinator at 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 709-7752. Academy for Science and Health Professions - ASHP 3200 W. Davis • Conroe, Texas 77304 Experience • Quality • Excellence

Phone: 936-709-5795 • 936-709-5731 Fax: 936-709-5842 E-mail: [email protected]

Teacher Evaluation Form (May be downloaded from the ASHP website.)

Student name ______

Course(s) taught to student ______

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Teacher name ______School ______

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______Application folder Discipline and Attendance Assessment Due on or before: Monday, November 16, 2020 • Information as to each applicants discipline, behavior, attendance, 4 p.m. in the Academy Office/CHS Main Campus demeanor, interest, motivation, and level of participation will be • Application form [see adjacent page] examined. • Recent school picture ______• Student letter • Why he/she wants to attend the Academy Notification of Status Dates: February 12, 2021 • Special qualities the student will bring to the Academy • Examples of activities, such as projects, awards and other things • All applicants/applicant parents will be notified of their selection that show interest, motivation, and commitment in math, status in writing. science, healthcare, leadership, & technology ______• Parent letter • Why the students should be selected Invitations Returned to ASHP • How the Academy will benefit the student Dates: March 26, 2021 • The willingness to provide support for the student’s involvement • Applicant acceptance or declination decisions must be returned in in the Academy program writing to the Academy Office by designated date. All completed • The commitment to reinforce the Academy program in the home travel, medical, and Internet permission forms are due by this date. • Interest in participation in Academy parent activities Failure to submit all forms will act as a declination of the invitation • Ways in which the parent’s involvement will be beneficial to issued. advancing the Academy mission & goals ______• Two Teacher Evaluations • Ask teachers to complete the form (shown on the page to the left) Request for Reconsideration or download a copy of the form from the ASHP website. Dates: April 5, 2021 • Student Résumé • A written request for reconsideration of a non-selection decision • Include all 7th and 8th grade academic courses must be received at ASHP by the designated date. The request • Extracurricular activities (in and out of school) must include a detailed explanation of why reconsideration is • Leadership positions (in and out of school) justified and evidence supporting the request. • Awards (in and out of school) • Work experience ______• Community service activities (in and out of school) Reconsideration Decision ______Dates: April 19, 2021 PSAT Assessment • Reconsideration will be completed within 7 business days. The original decision may be affirmed or reversed. If reversed, the • Applicants will be required to complete a standardized 8th grade PSAT student may be selected or placed on the alternate/wait list. 8/9 assessment. (All CISD 8th graders take this exam.) • Private school students must complete the PSAT 8/9 if other ______standardized scores are not available. • Student score results will be returned to parents ______Applicant Interview Dates: January 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12, 2021 Monday - Friday • 4:30 p.m. Saturday • 8 a.m. • Interviews will be held at Conroe HS Library • At least one parent MUST be present; both are welcomed • The interview will elaborate on information in application letters and will measure the poise, communicative skills, and motivation/commitment of the student as well as the support of the parent/guardian(s) for the student and Academy program. Note: Depending on the number of applicants, preliminary mathematical proficiency screening may be necessary to select student for the interview phase. Generally, every effort will be made to provide an interview to each and every applicant. ______Directions: This application is for current 8th grade students. Please print or type the information requested below. We need 5 accurate phone numbers with area codes. If there are questions, please call the Academy Office at (936) 709-5795 or

2 (936) 709-5731 or email the Academy Office at [email protected]. Note: An email account is needed. Should you currently not have an email account, please acquire one at Yahoo.com, 0 Google.com, or Hotmail.com. 2 Student Information f ______

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Student name Student ID # s Address ______City ______Zip ______s a Date of birth ______Student email address ______l

______C Junior high presently attending

High School attendance zone: n Conroe HS n Caney Creek HS n Private/Parochial in CHS/CCHS attendance zone m n Will be seeking transfer into CHS n Will be moving into CHS/CCHS attendance zone r Parent/Guardian Information o ______F

Father Mother n Name ______Name ______o i Work phone: ( ______) ______Work phone: ( ______) ______t a Home phone: ( ______) ______Home phone: ( ______) ______c i Cell phone: ( ______) ______Cell phone: ( ______) ______l

p Email home: ______Email home: ______p Email work ______Email work ______A

l Preferred student/parent interview dates and assessment dates a i c

i ______f Please indicate 1st and 2nd choices by writing 1 and 2 respectively. All interviews take place at the Conroe HS Library. Dress for f students is: Professional or professional casual; no jeans or shorts or athletic uniforms, please.

O n Thursday, January 7, 2021, beginning at 4:30 p.m. n Friday, January 8, 2021, beginning at 4:30 p.m. n Saturday, January 9, 2021, beginning at 8:00 a.m. n Monday, January 11, 2021, beginning at 4:30 p.m. n Tuesday, January 12, 2021, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Application submission deadline:

This application must be received by Monday, November 16, 2020 in the ASHP Office on the CHS campus by 4 p.m. Applications received after this date will be considered only on a space-available basis in July.