San Antonio Independent School District Mission Statement
To transform SAISD into a national model urban school district where every child graduates and is educated so that he or she is prepared to be a contributing member of the community.
Magnet High School STUDENT Profile / Magnet High School PARENT Profile« Committed to completing a post-secondary degree or certification
« Maintains UIL eligibility status each 9-weeks
« Participates in a minimum of 50 service learning hours
« Engages in educational opportunities offered outside the academic day/year
« Rises to academic challenges
« Demonstrates perseverance with difficult tasks
« Accepts responsibility for actions and decisions / « Committed to supporting your child through high school and post-secondary enrollment and completion
« Supportive of your child’s academic efforts, leadership activities, and health and wellness
« Actively involved in decision-making and attending meetings and school functions
Prospective Magnet Student Profile
· Must have a 75% average or higher in core courses in 6th, 7th and 1st 9 weeks of 8th grade
· Must have met state requirement for promotion to the next grade level
· Must have 95% attendance and satisfactory or better discipline record
· Must sign a Letter of Intent to enroll in and complete a post-secondary degree/certification program
Application Checklist
A complete application must include:
¨ Parts A – D: Student Information, Current School Information, Magnet School Information, and Parent Commitment
¨ Part E: Student Essay
¨ Two Teacher Recommendations (Use forms provided)
o For Medical, Engineering and Technical professions – 1 math or science and one other teacher
o For Law and Business professions – 1 social studies or English and one other teacher
o For other professions – 1 core teacher and one additional teacher
¨ Copy of STAAR scores for Grade 7 (Private school students may provide most recent standardized test results.)
¨ Copy of student grade reports for ____ Grade 6 ____ Grade 7 ____ Grade 8 (1st 9 weeks)
¨ Copy of attendance history for ____ Grade 6 ____ Grade 7 ____ Grade 8 (1st 9 weeks)
IMPORTANT: Be sure to complete the entire application. Only complete applications will be considered.
If you have any questions, please contact the magnet coordinator of the school you wish to attend.
IMPORTANT DATES
Ø Friday, November 21, 2014 – Currently enrolled SAISD students submit completed applications to school counselors
Ø Friday, December 12, 2014 – All students and counselors submit completed applications to the Charter, Magnet and Summer Schools Office in the Burnet Center at 406 Barrera St., 78210
Ø Friday, March 6, 2015 – Notification letters mailed to students
Ø Friday, April 17, 2015 – Accepted students return Letters of Commitment to Magnet Coordinators
Applications will only be reviewed by a student’s second choice school if not accepted by the first choice school.
Last Name / First Name / MI / SAISD Student ID / Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY)
Street Address / City / State / Zip Code
Parent/Guardian Name / Parent/Guardian Phone Number / Alternate Phone Number / Parent/Guardian Email
Part B – Current School Information
Current Grade / District / Current Campus / Name of Current Campus Counselor
Part C – Magnet School Information
Students may choose up to two programs. Write the numbers “1” and “2” to indicate first and second choices. / World Languages ONLY
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Agricultural Science, Burbank High School
Business & Finance, Lanier High School
Health Professions, Edison High School
Health Professions, Fox Tech High School
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), Burbank High School
Judge Andy Mireles Law Magnet, Fox Tech High School
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology, Sam Houston High School
Media Productions, Brackenridge High School
Military Science & Public Service, Jefferson High School
Public Safety, Edison High School
Science, Engineering and Technology, Highlands High School
World Languages, Brackenridge High School / Number “1” and “2” for first and second choice languages.
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Part D – Parent Commitment
Please read each statement below. Your signature indicates that you agree to all three statements.
Lea por favor cada declaración abajo y firme que usted conviene las tres declaraciones.
I agree that: / Convengo eso:
1. If necessary, I am willing to attend an interview with my son/daughter. / 1. Si es necesario, estoy dispuesto a attender a una entrevista conmi hijo/hija.
2. I will support my son/daughter if he/she is accepted into an SAISD Magnet High School. / 2. Apoyaré a mi hijo/hija si lo/la aceptan en el SAISD Magnet High School.
3. I am willing to attend required evening meetings. / 3. Estoy dispuesto a atendar las juntas requeidas de la noche.
By signing below, I understand that I am agreeing to the above statements.
Firmando abajo me estoy conviniendo estas declaraciones.
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature: ______Date: ______
Firma De Paredas/Guardian Legal Fecha
Part E – Student Essay
In 500 words or less, discuss the activities and experiences in your life that are related to the theme of the magnet school you have selected and explain how participating in the magnet will help you achieve your goals for the future.
Student Signature ______Date ______
Teacher RecommendationStudent Last Name / Student First Name / Magnet School(s) Selected
Your evaluation of this student will be helpful in identifying individuals who will benefit from and succeed in this program. Your recommendation will be included in the rating process for the applicant. The magnet student profile is outlined below for you to reference in your recommendation. You may use the space provided for additional comments or supporting information.
Magnet High School Student Profile« Committed to completing a post-secondary degree or certification
« Maintains UIL eligibility status each 9-weeks
« Participates in a minimum of 50 service learning hours
« Engages in educational opportunities offered outside the academic day/year
« Rises to academic challenges
« Demonstrates perseverance with difficult tasks
« Accepts responsibility for actions and decisions
Circle how you rate the student’s ability to meet the criteria outlined in the student profile above.
I highly recommend this student. / I recommend this student. / I do not recommend this student.
Supporting information:
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Teacher Printed Name / Teacher Signature / DateCampus / Current Teaching Assignment
Teacher Recommendation
Student Last Name / Student First Name / Magnet School(s) Selected
Your evaluation of this student will be helpful in identifying individuals who will benefit from and succeed in this program. Your recommendation will be included in the rating process for the applicant. The magnet student profile is outlined below for you to reference in your recommendation. You may use the space provided for additional comments or supporting information.
Magnet High School Student Profile« Committed to completing a post-secondary degree or certification
« Maintains UIL eligibility status each 9-weeks
« Participates in a minimum of 50 service learning hours
« Engages in educational opportunities offered outside the academic day/year
« Rises to academic challenges
« Demonstrates perseverance with difficult tasks
« Accepts responsibility for actions and decisions
Circle how you rate the student’s ability to meet the criteria outlined in the student profile above.
I highly recommend this student. / I recommend this student. / I do not recommend this student.
Supporting information:
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Teacher Printed Name / Teacher Signature / DateCampus / Current Teaching Assignment
San Antonio Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act o 1973, as amended.