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 10th. Upcoming Events
Early Release and Student Holiday Students will be released from school at 2:15pm on Friday, February 14th and there will be no school for students on Monday, February 17th. Chapter FFA Degree Application The online application window is currently open until March 6, 2020 at 5:00pm for students to apply for the Chapter FFA Degree. The Chapter FFA Degree is a membership degree for FFA members that are in at least their second year of membership and have obtained the Greenhand FFA Degree. The application is an online process and can be accessed by clicking HERE. The official ceremony for the Chapter FFA Degree will be held on March 23, 2020 at 6:30pm in the AMP Commons. 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. John Deere TECH Open House Many of the John Deere Dealerships throughout the nation are in need of highly trained technicians to fill a shortage of qualified techs today. The John Deere TECH Program at Navarro College can help in securing trained technicians to fill Dealership needs. Students that have an interest in Agriculture Mechanization are invited to attend the Annual Open House Event for the John Deere TECH Program at Navarro College in Corsicana Texas. Attached to this post you will find the invitation flier for the open house. In the John Deere TECH program, students are sponsored by participating John Deere Dealerships where the student works part time. Upon completion of the program, many of the students are rolled from a part time job to a full time employment with the dealerships. It is a way to gain employment into the Agriculture Mechanization field. The Open House will have educational sessions on many of the core aspects of a John Deere Technician, operation and participation of John Deere Equipment as well as requirements for admission and acceptance into this program. For more information, please download the flier attached to this post. 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 during their AMP class on Monday, February 10th to discuss SAT Exam study materials and resources. 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 Surita Wyatt Scholarship Application Deadline: March 13, 2020 The application for the Surita Wyatt Scholarship is now active on the NEISD CTE webpage. One CTE senior from each of the 8 high schools will receive a scholarship in the amount of $750 to further their education upon graduation from high school. In addition, one student will be awarded a $1500 scholarship and named the overall senior CTE student for NEISD. The criteria for selection include the following actions:
The Surita Wyatt scholarship application window will be open from January 31, 2020 until March 13, 2020, 11:59 PM. All applicants will return their completed application to the NEISD CTE Business & Advisory Council. The email address for the CTEBIC can be found on the scholarship application and on the CTE Website. Incomplete applications and applications received after the March 13, 2020, 11:59 PM deadline will not be considered. The fillable scholarship application is posted below for your convenience. San Antonio Cactus and Xerophyte Society Larry Murphy Memorial Scholarship Deadline: April 30, 2020 This scholarship is intended to cover tuition and fees for one year payable to the recipient. Prior winners can apply again. Must plan to major in biology, botany, or landscape design. Must have a GPA of 2.75. Must attend a trade school, college, or university within Texas. Applicant should note any special financial needs on their application. The scholarship application is posted below. 
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