Technology Academy
Vision
The vision of the Technology Academy is to create a technology enriched learning environment which will give Los Fresnos High School and Los Fresnos United students an academic and technological competitive edge over other Texas high school graduates.
Highlights
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Students pursue technology enriched learning in academic and technology courses or at home through the use of a school issued laptop.
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Technology enriched curriculum motivates student learning and attendance.
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Access to rigorous and challenging technology enriched curriculum in electives and academics.
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New challenges in a more hands-on learning environment. Specially trained academic teachers use technology integration and software applications in the classroom.
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Unique opportunities for students to obtain industry standard certifications.
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Student laptop's wireless network connections allow anytime anywhere campus learning.
Student Characteristics
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Intrinsically Motivated Individual
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Solid Understanding of the Benefits of an Education
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Responsible and Ethical
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Mature Minded and Focused
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Creative Mind and Global Thinker
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Understands Consequences and is Able to Turn Difficult Situations into Positive Life Experiences
Criteria for Acceptance
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Must Pass All Sections of the 8th Grade STAAR
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Good Grades/ Passing All Courses
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Good Attendance
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Minimum/No School Discipline Records
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8th grade Career Planning Survey
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Parent Permission
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MS Keyboarding Credit Preferred
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Technology Academy is phasing out as we have implemented the Career Scholar Program. Technology Academy will be completed with the class of 2021.