2021-2022 AMP happeningsWeekly updates of the important events and happenings in the Agriscience Magnet Program.
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Howdy AMP families and students, The following are important events and happenings for the week of February 3rd. Upcoming Events
San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Program Sales The James Madison FFA Booster Club will again partner with the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo to sell rodeo programs at the 2020 rodeo performances on February 6th - 9th. All volunteers should attend a training meeting on Tuesday, February 4th at 6:30pm in the AMP Commons to receive training, credentials, and passes. AgDiscovery: Investing in the Future of American Agriculture AgDiscovery is a summer outreach program designed to help teenagers explore careers in plant and animal science, wildlife management, agribusiness, and much more! The program allows students to live on a college campus and learn about agriculture from university professors, scientists, and administrative professionals who work for the U.S. Government in a variety of fields. They study the life cycles and habits of insects (entomologists); research micro-organisms, such as bacteria and viruses (biotechnologists); examine cells and tissues under a microscope to identify diseases (plant pathologists); work to conserve and manage wild animals and their habitats (wildlife biologists); carry out animal health programs (veterinarians); provide education on the humane care and treatment of animals (veterinarians and animal care inspectors); and manage the business aspects of protecting plants and animals (agribusiness). This 2- to 4-week summer outreach program for 2020 targets middle and high school students who are interested in learning more about plants, animals, and agribusiness. Students chosen to participate in AgDiscovery will gain experience through hands-on labs, workshops, and field trips. Students will also participate in character- and team-building activities and a variety of other events. There is no cost to attend the AgDiscovery 2020 summer program. Tuition, room and board, lab supplies, meals, and activity fees will be covered by APHIS. Students selected for the program are only responsible for costs that may be associated with traveling to the university campus on opening day and returning home at the conclusion of the program on closing day. Click HERE to learn more about this amazing opportunity and how to apply. The deadline to apply is March 20, 2020. Guidance and Counseling News 2020 - 2021 School Year Course Registration Process A reminder that students should be entering their schedule requests into their Student/Family Portal accounts in Skyward. If students need any assistance or have questions about courses, please contact Mrs. Guerrero at [email protected]. FREE SAT Exam for Juniors! Madison High School will be administering the SAT Exam to all 11th grade students for FREE on April 14th. Pre-registration is not needed since all 11th grade students will be taking the exam during the school day. Mrs. Guerrero, AMP Counselor, will be meeting with 11th grade students in February to discuss SAT Exam study materials and resources. Summer School Summer School registration will become available in April. NEISD High School Summer School information is below. Location: Churchill High School Dates & Times: June 8-June 25 (First Semester) June 29- July 16 (second semester) 8:00AM- 12:00PM (1st period) 1:00PM-5:00PM (2nd Period) AMP Dual Credit (Palo Alto College) Students interested in Advanced Animal Science Dual credit (College Credit) for 2020-2021 school year will need to attend a dual credit meeting on February 6th at 8:20am or at 4:30pm. Students must attend either the morning or afternoon meeting session to pick up a CTE Dual Credit packet and learn important information about Dual Credit. Students wanting to earn Dual Credit in Floral Design, Wildlife, Horticulture, and Agribusiness will not need to attend the meeting on February 6th. Mrs. Guerrero will meet with those students in August 2020 to enroll them in their Dual Credit courses with Palo Alto. Core Class (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies )Dual Credit Applications with San Antonio College Dual Credit applications are now available with Mrs. Guerrero. Students will receive two packets: Red (ApplyTexas Handbook) and Green (Academic Dual Credit Handbook). Students must first complete the ApplyTexas application (Red packet) before they are able to complete and submit the Green packet. Students can pick up the application packets from their counselor. Once both packets have been completed, students will need to submit the Green packet to the counselor, Mrs. Ozuna-Martinez. Deadlines are as follows: Red Packet - February 28, 2020 Green Packet - March 6, 2020 Students can qualify for Dual Credit admission based on their PSAT/NMSQT and/or their TSI scores. 1. Current 9th graders will need to take the TSI exam if applying for Dual Credit. 2. Current 10th and 11th graders can qualify based on their PSAT/NMSQT scores, but are highly encouraged to also take the TSI exam. First TSI exam is set for Saturday February 22, 2020 from 8:00-1:00 p.m. Students can obtain the TSI Registration form from Mrs. Ozuna-Martinez in the counseling office. For more information, please feel free to contact Mrs. Ozuna-Martinez at 210-356-1476 or at [email protected] . Have You Been Accepted? Seniors, if you have been accepted to a college or university, please bring a copy of your acceptance letter to the AMP Administration office so that we can recognize your accomplishment on our "Con-GRAD-ulations" bulletin board. Scholarship Opportunities All seniors planning to go to college/university should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to see if you qualify for grants, loans and/or institution scholarships. The FAFSA opened on October 1st and is available at www.fafsa.gov 1994 Tribal Scholars Program Deadline: February 9, 2020 The USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program provides full tuition, fees, books, and workforce training to eligible students pursuing degrees in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines. After completing academic and summer work requirements, the USDA may convert the student to a permanent employee without further competition. 2020 San Antonio A&M Club Foundation Opportunity Award Scholarship Deadline: March 5, 2020 The San Antonio A&M Club, through its Foundation, awards academic scholarships to high school students from Bexar County who have been unconditionally accepted to Texas A&M University at either the College Station or Galveston Campus. Eligible students must reside in Bexar County or attend high school in Bexar County at the time of graduation. This scholarship is awarded by the San Antonio A&M Club Foundation and is over and above any scholarship for which you might apply at the University level. In April of 2020, they will award eight $12,000 scholarships to freshmen entering Texas A&M for the 2020 Fall Semester. The scholarship award totals $12,000 and is distributed at a rate of $1,500 each semester for the student’s first 8 semesters, not including summer sessions. Recipients must maintain the minimum standards set by the San Antonio A&M Club Foundation in order to continue to receive the scholarship. Attached to this post is a copy of the updated 2020 scholarship application. Additional information about the scholarships and additional applications can be obtained from their website at www.aggiepark.com. Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship Application Deadline: March 12, 2020 Lockheed Martin has established a new scholarship program to provide opportunities to students pursuing a degree or vocational-technical certificate at a vocational-technical school, trade school, two-year community college or state college. In 2020, up to 151 awards of $6,600 each are offered for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice.
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