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Special Opportunities for Academic Restoration |
Accelerated
Block Schedule
Individualized, computer-assisted instruction!
Small student-to-teacher ratio!
Tuition-Free Classes
For further
information, call (281) 988-3499
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| Program Purpose |
| The purpose of the S.O.A.R. program is to provide an
accelerated learning experience in the core courses for credit-deficient
students, by affording them the opportunity to graduate with their class. |
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| High School Program
Requirements |
Students to be served should meet the following
requirements:
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Must be currently enrolled in an Alief
ISD high school |
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Must be 15 years of age or will turn
15
during the Fall Semester |
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Must not be involved in any pending
major disciplinary action and not currently placed at A.L.C. |
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Must be deficient in credits |
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Must demonstrate acceptable scores on
district-approved reading assessments |
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| Enrollment Criteria |
| Students currently enrolled in Alief ISD must complete an
application and participate in a personal interview with S.O.A.R. staff.
Information considered by the interview team will include
a review of test scores, attendance data, past academic performance, and
disciplinary records. Recommendations may be obtained from the student's
home campus Assistant Principal and/or Counselor. |
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The student and parent must consent to
participate in the program and to follow the guidelines. |
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The student must agree to follow the
rules and regulations of the school district
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| Course Offerings |
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English I - IV |
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Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II |
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World Geography, World History, U.S. History, Government,
Economics |
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Integrated Physics and Chemistry,
Biology, Chemistry I |
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Health |
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| Instructional Design |
| Regular education
programs tailored to each student's skill level through the utilization of
computer-assisted instruction and teacher facilitation |
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Accelerated/integrated/thematic instruction |
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Pupil/teacher ratio of 15 to 1 |
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State-mandated exams for eligible students |
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Four 90-minute classes daily |
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| Class Schedule |
| Monday - Friday, 7:25 a.m. - 2:25 p.m. |
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| Location |
| S.O.A.R. is located in Annex
between Hastings and Elsik High Schools. |
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| Additional Information |
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S.O.A.R. operates on a
regular high school schedule in accordance with the school calendar |
| High school students will remain
enrolled at their main campus, and they will attend S.O.A.R. classes in
the Annex building |
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Transportation is provided for
eligible bus riders |
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Nutrition Department Services
(cafeteria) and clinical services are available in the Annex |
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| For further information, call
(281) 988-3499. |
