Westchester Academy January 2005 Open House

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Westchester Academy for International Studies

Westchester AcademyforInternational Studies: 

Westchester Academy for International Studies

Westchester Academy: 

Westchester Academy

Opened Fall 2000: 

Opened Fall 2000 Relieve over crowding in district middle and high schools Provide a choice for students & parents Purpose:

Westchester Academy for International StudiesVision Statement: 

Westchester Academy for International Studies Vision Statement The vision of Westchester Academy for International Studies is to provide a challenging and varied curriculum in which all students can succeed. The curriculum will develop an international awareness (consciousness), including a focus on international relations and international problem solving, to create a love of learning and emphasize good citizenship.

Enrollment: 

6th 131 140 140 7th 133 140 140 8th 119 140 140 9th 137 150 150 10th 86 150 150 11th 79 90 150 12th 47 80 150 Enrollment Totals 732 890 1020

WAIS Enrollment 2000-2006: 

WAIS Enrollment 2000-2006 2000-01 259 students 2001-02 407 students 2002-03 536 students 2003-04 605 students 2004-05 732 students 2005-06 890 students (projected)

Why Did They Come?: 

Why Did They Come? Smaller Environment Personalized Student will be known Instructional Program Integrated Curriculum Projects Hands On Rigorous curriculum

Why Did They Come?: 

Why Did They Come? Opportunities for Leadership No Uniforms or Bells Technology Non-Competitive/Cooperative Global Studies Smaller classes

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Demographics American Indian 0 Minority 44% Asian 4.9% Free/Reduced Lunch 37% African American 4.1% At Risk 25% Hispanic 35% LEP 6% White 56% Recent Immigrants 1% Female 46% Spec Education 12% Male 54% G/T 6% Drop Out 0% __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

Westchester Academy for International Studies : 

2003-2004 Westchester Academy for International Studies 6th 98% 91% 7th 85% 87% 90% 8th 93% 77% 93% 9th 90% 77% 10th 66% 85% 97% 86% 11th 97% 94% 100% 100% Reading/ELA* Math Writing Science Social Studies Recognized School * ELA portion applies 10th and 11th grades only

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Fulfilling the Vision Rigorous and Varied Curriculum: College Preparatory with Distinguished Graduation Plan Pre Ap courses 13 Advanced Placement Courses New Languages – German and Italian Application for International Baccalaureate Programme Academic Program

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Fulfilling the Vision Available Elective Courses Fine Arts Academy of Finance Courses Global Awareness Journalism Career and Technology Classes at the Guthrie Center New classes in lacrosse and dance

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DAC (Director’s Advisory Council) PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) Global Awareness Computer Recycling Club Med Club Interact Leadership Class NJROTC program National French Honor Society National Spanish Honor Society National Honor Society Houston World Affairs Council Forum on Critical Current International Issues Opportunities for Service & Leadership Development Fulfilling the Vision

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Fencing Silver Starz Dance Team Lacrosse Teams Gymnastics Environmental Club Math Club Extra-Curricular Activities Book Club Soccer Basketball Guitar Club Garden Club Chess Club Fulfilling the Vision

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International Focus Fulfilling the Vision International Festival Partnerships with Schools in South Korea, Italy, Canada International Exchange Students People to People Ambassador Program International Service Projects Houston World Affairs Council Interact

Instructional Program: 

Instructional Program Integrated, thematic structure with International Focus Multiple Forms of Assessment Grading Tutorials: During, Before & After School Services: Special Education ESL Dyslexia/504 Speech Gifted & Talented Structure: Grade Level Families Differentiated Student Centered Study Skills

Westchester Academy Staff: 

Westchester Academy Staff Multi-talented Individuals Creative/Child Centered Extensive Staff Development Multiple Preparations

Faculty Information: 

Faculty Information Teachers: 53 Registrar: 1 Librarian: 1 School Improvement Specialists: 2 Campus Assessment Specialist for Special Education: 1 Teacher Assistant: 1 Administrative Asst: 1 Receptionist/ADA/Textbook: 4 Nurse: 2 Nurse Asst. - 2 Counselor: 2 Asst Director: 1 Director: 1

Faculty Information: 

Faculty Information Varied backgrounds: Medicine, engineering, sales, business, teaching, museum docent, geology Various countries: Argentina, Peru, France, Ecuador, Portugal, Belgium, Mexico, USA, Philippines, Germany, South Korea, Canada, Iran International experiences: Many have lived and worked abroad Summer study trips Grant recipients to study and travel

Parental Involvement: 

Parental Involvement PTA Activities include sponsoring dances, Family Day, Garage Sale, and other fundraising activities Campus Improvement Team Leadership team of the school and serves as an advisory group to the Director Volunteers – Over 400 hours since August Activities include office help, tutoring, updating marquee, and all-around help

Successes: 

Successes TAKS Scores Number of students taking advanced course credit Landon Short Grant Winners Fund for Teachers Grant Winners Positive School Culture Dedicated and Flexible Faculty and Staff Facility Fencing Team won national awards School spirit – Pep Rallies, Homecoming, dances Math Contest Odyssey of the Mind Our School! Our faculty & staff! Our families! Our students!

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2004 SAT SCORES Mean Verbal Mean Math WAIS 522 514 DISTRICT 530 551 STATE 493 499 NATIONAL 508 518 Successes

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We have had two graduating classes. Students attend university within and out of the state of Texas and abroad. No dropouts Improving AP scores Successes

Goals : 

Goals Success for every student – eliminate the achievement gap between all student groups Achieve Exemplary School status Personalized education Continue to increase rigor Expand International Program Become an IB Diploma Programme School

How to Apply: 

How to Apply Application Process Jan 24 - Feb 11, 2005 Lottery: Feb 18, 2005 Applications at WAIS, on website, or your home school Eligibility Parents must live in the district or work for SBISD. If out of district employee, transfer forms available at the Admin. build. Completed Application Signed by student & parent Include recent, first semester report card

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We look forward to seeing you next year.