Houston Independent School District ESC Region IV Houston
Administrators Principal, Assistant Principal and Dean of Instruction Instructional Staff Fifty-Five Teachers Support Business Manager Magnet Coordinator Counselors Registrar Librarian Technologist Clerical Custodial Staff Cafeteria Staff
Mission Statement To provide a challenging, well balanced college preparatory program which focuses on educational experiences in science and the health professions and furthers an understanding and appreciation of our multicultural and diverse community. Where Excellence is a Tradition
1 st Health Science Magnet Program Located in Texas Medical Center Enrollment 875 students Ethnically Diverse 22.6% African American 28.0% Hispanic 38.5% Asian 0.1% American Indian 8.9% white 49% Eligible for free or reduced meals 36.8% Gifted and Talented 98.7% Attendance Rate Drop out/mobility rates less than 1% 100% passage on TAKS by all grade levels
Campus decision making process Curriculum developed over 39 years 4 year required course sequence Thirty two units of credit for graduation 100 hours of required community service Ongoing forum to revise and adjust Shared Decision Making Committee
DeBakey HSHP Required Four Year Course Sequence: 5 years of Math (culminating in AP Calculus/Statistics) 5 years of Science (culminating in an AP Science) 4 years of Health Science Health Science Orientation Health Care Science Health Science Technology I (3 rotations/ double periods) Health Science Technology II (3 rotations/ double periods) 4 years of English 4 years of Social Studies 3 years of Language Other Than English (same language) 1 year of Information Systems 1 year of Fine Arts 1.5 years of Physical Education 1 semester of Communications / Speech 1 semester of Study Skills 1 semester of SAT prep
Consistently implemented: Instructional teams meet on a regular basis Teachers implement and maintain the curriculum Teachers use common assessments Administrators lead the instructional teams Ancillary staff provides support
Measure the Effectiveness: Administrators provide academic achievement data summaries to staff Instructional teams review student performance data TAKS Advanced Placement Stanford 10 Common assessments
Design of effective instruction for all students Research current instructional trends and latest best teaching practices Utilize Professional Learning Communities to: review trends and practices and share teaching and learning strategies in order to enhance student learning and achievement.
To ensure that all students achieve: Teachers serve as coaches to all students Teachers recommend students for enrollment in: Tutorials Pre AP and AP classes Counselors, Magnet Coordinator, and Administrators provide opportunities for conversations with students and parents regarding academic opportunities and assistance.
Goal is to provide learning opportunities for all students Evident by the number of students participating in before and after school tutorial classes The mastery and successful course completion Teachers conduct an evaluation of the tutorial program that includes parent and student input. Results of: Advanced Placement Exams PSAT, SAT and ACT Stanford 10 TAKS / STAAR
1200 Advanced Placement Exams 1000 800 Exams Taken No. Scoring >=3 956 760 969 831 Number 600 400 200 0 496 460 376 446 530 423 361 250 261 263 325 317 326 287 192 142 91 53 241 49 52 36 195 193 151 117 145 151 82 17 30 32 56 32 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Years
PSAT Mean Scores 2011 2010 2009 Verbal 58 55 55 Math 64 61 63 Writing 57 55 55 SAT Mean Scores 2011 2010 2009 Combined Score 1808 1829 1792 Math 645 643 636 Reading 574 592 574 Writing 584 594 584
Coordination of Title 1 funds with State and local funds Professional development allocations Magnet funding Entitlement funds for special populations Grants
All students benefit Primary goal mastery and successful course completion Use of common assessments Assessment of cycle grades Semester passing rate Collaborative and comprehensive effort by all staff, students and parents
Summer Math Academy Provides an opportunity for incoming 9 th graders to complete Algebra 1 in the summer and begin Geometry in the 9 th grade. Provides students in grades 10-12 additional support in math.
Additional Opportunities Provided: Instructional and support staff provides additional tutoring and support during lunch breaks, on line access, extracurricular activities and academic competitions.
Appropriate professional development Staff members request professional development Campus wide professional development plan Advanced Placement Training District required professional development STAAR Teacher Appraisal and Development
Implementation of professional development acquired Implementation of knowledge and skills in classroom instruction Share developed instructional knowledge and skills with staff
Measuring the effectiveness of professional development Use of newly obtained knowledge and skills in instruction Observation of classroom instruction Common assessments
Sustaining the utilization of the knowledge and skills from professional development Professional development presentations to peers Integration of cross discipline and specific learning strategies
Process of developed partnerships with parents, families, and community Entrance agreements between student, parent & school School sponsored events Open house Grade level forums College night Parent Teacher Association Affiliation Agreements Community Volunteering Community Advisory Committee
Effectiveness and impact of partnerships with parents, families, and community
Houston Independent School District Baylor College of Medicine Texas Medical Center University of Houston Methodist Hospital Harris County Hospital District DeBakey Veterans Hospital
Established in 1972 as a partnership between HoustonISD and Baylor College of Medicine. 1 st established medical high school 40 years consistent in academic excellence College Preparatory Program 100% of seniors identified as Texas Scholars 100% of graduates accepted into college or university 49% qualify for free or reduced meals 98.7% attendance rate Scholarship offers: 2009 $9,496,144.00 2010 $15,258,434.00 2011 $18,186,177.00
Class of 2012 (12 th Grade) Reading 74% Math 95% Social Science 99% Science 90% Class of 2013 (11 th Grade) Reading 66% Math 88% Social Studies - 95% Science 81% Class of 2014 (10 th Grade) Reading 85% Math 87% 2011 TAKS Commended
State and National Awards Texas Education Agency and Houston Exemplary High School,1994-2011 Texas Business and Education Coalition, 2009-2011 Top 100 High Schools, U.S. News and World Report 2009-2011 Top 100 High Schools, Newsweek Magazine 2009-2011 100 High School Challenge Top 100, Washington Post 2011 National Title 1 Distinguished School Recognition, 2006-2007 Greater Houston s Children at Risk Top Math and Science, 2009-2011 Texas Honor Roll - Just for Kids School, 2004-2006 National Blue Ribbon Award School,1998,2009 New American High School,1998 NASSP Breakthrough High School,2004 ICLE National Model School, 2004 ACT College Readiness Award, 2009 NCEA High Performing School Award,2009-2010
International Recognition Invited in 2008 by the Government of the State of Qatar to open a branch campus in Doha Qatar in the Middle East. State Model for: Lower Rio Grande Mercedes, Texas Corpus Christi, Texas Laredo, Texas Host visiting schools: provide structure and curriculum information.
has produced more medical professionals who were minority and low socio economic students than any other high school Dr. Robert Austin, Community Advisory Committee I am proud of this school it sets the standards..the school prepares them for life Dr. Michael E. DeBakey As a proud alumnus, DeBakey High School, for me, provided an opportunity no matter your status, creed, color, or socio economic status - Dr. Ronald Cotton, Class of 1998 has brought pride to the community - Dr. Bill Thomson, Baylor College of Medicine