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James M. Steele Accelerated High School Northwest ISD

James M. Steele Accelerated High School Northwest ISD. Parent/Student Information. Do you fit in at SAHS?. You live in Northwest ISD. You’re at least 15 years old and have completed at least one year of high school. You have your career goals lined up already.

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James M. Steele Accelerated High School Northwest ISD

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  1. James M. Steele Accelerated High SchoolNorthwest ISD Parent/Student Information

  2. Do you fit in at SAHS? • You live in Northwest ISD. • You’re at least 15 years old and have completed at least one year of high school. • You have your career goals lined up already. • You are motivated, independent, and responsible. • You have at least six credits, or you need credits to catch up . • You have personal roadblocks that are slowing down your graduation plans. • You aren’t scared of hard work when the rewards are great!

  3. Do you fit in at SAHS? • You are willing to work towards a rewarding future. • You aren’t into the social aspects that a traditional high school offers. • You are ready for new challenges! • You want to earn college credit while still in high school. • You want to earn high school credit at a faster pace. • You want to graduate on time or even a year early.

  4. What does SAHS look like? • College environment • No extracurricular activities (although clubs may be offered in the future) • Regular school times • Six or seven period day • Twelve week semester length (trimesters) • One and ½ semesters in a standard school year • Possible acceleration of credits at a “two for one” pace

  5. What does SAHS look like? • Courses delivered in classroom setting and virtual setting • Limited number of electives • Possible CATE/Co-Op availability • High levels of independent and interdependent learning • Possible loss of credit for transfer from SAHS to another campus • Students are responsible for all required state testing (TAKS, End of Course)

  6. Dual Credit College Requirements • 3.0 GPA • College Placement Exam (TAKS, THEA, COMPASS, AccuPlacer) • College level coursework • Writing-intensive • Taught face-to-face or online by approved college faculty • Certain requirements to be accepted by other colleges or universities in Texas

  7. SAHS EnrollmentThings to consider… • No extracurricular activities (although clubs may be offered in the future) • Limited number of electives • High levels of independent and interdependent learning (be motivated!) • Possible loss of credit for transfer from SAHS to another campus

  8. Early CollegeThings to consider… • Check the Texas Common Course Numbering System to make sure the credit transfers to the college of your choice • Fees associated with college courses • High level of student maturity and responsibility-these are college classes • Significant outside assignments likely

  9. Frequently Asked Questions: • Can I turn work in anytime I want to? No, this is not a “self-paced” campus. In fact, because our semesters are only 12 weeks long, you HAVE to get your work done on time! • Do I have to take a college class here? No, but we’ll work with you to get accepted if that’s what you want to do. • What if I need to work during the school day? School hours for 2010-11 are the same as other district high schools. • Can I get into a college class if I am behind on credits? We will work with you through tutoring and test practice sessions before you apply.

  10. Frequently Asked Questions: • What if I want to go back to my old school? You will need to withdraw from Steele and re-enroll at another campus. Be aware that because of our accelerated schedule, there can be issues with credits on other campuses. • What kind of school rules are there? Steele AHS follows the NISD Student Code of Conduct. Because of our accelerated learning environment, students shall act as college/career ready adults. • How do I apply to earn college classes? We will help each student (and parent!) through the application process.

  11. Frequently Asked Questions: • What if my attendance is not all that great? Consistent attendance is imperative at Steele because of our shorter semesters. We will move quickly, so you can get behind very fast! • Will we have netbooks? Absolutely; they’ll be a necessity at Steele. • Will I work on a computer all day long? No, only some of our classes are web-based. We also offer traditional classrooms and dual credit opportunities.

  12. Frequently Asked Questions: • Do I have to wait for June to graduate? At this time, we will have the graduation ceremony in June. • I don’t have a car. Will there be transportation provided? Yes! • Will I have homework? Yes! And you’ll have to do it! That’s how we’ll be able to move quickly. • If I withdraw, can I come back? Students may reapply, but priority will be given to students who are first-time enrollees.

  13. Timeline January- • Applications accepted February- • Administrative review of applications March- • Student/parent interviews begin May- • All students notified Summer- - Student registration conferences, orientations

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