STEM applications and testing to begin soon
Applications are now available for Saturn V, a full-day Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) magnet program at Ralph Pfluger Elementary School (RPES) and Carpenter Hill Elementary School (CHES) for incoming fourth and fifth graders. Students from other Hays CISD elementary school may apply to participate. The program leaders are looking for four full classes of fourth graders for 2013-2014 (two classes at Pfluger and two classes at Carpenter Hill). Space is also available for several fifth graders at both schools. Students and parents must complete a short application, and students then take a qualifying exam. Students should bring their completed application with them to the exam, which takes about 45 minutes. The exam includes questions on mathematics, science, problem solving, and critical thinking. Students will be expected to do some computations, answer multiple choice questions, write and answer to an open-ended question and complete a multiplication grid.
The application and more information on testing is available at http://saturnvstem.weebly.com.
College Go Center
For anyone thinking of returning to college or finishing a GED, Texas State AmeriCorps G-Force members will offer free help and answers to questions. The program is open from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon and again from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the San Marcos Public Library. Times by appointment are also available. G-Force members will help with searching for colleges, filling out applications, and looking for scholarships and financial aid, including the FAFSA.
AYP results posted
The Texas Education Agency reported that the final 2012 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) results are now posted following the conclusion of the appeals process. For most districts, TEA said the rating remained the same as those issued last summer.
Hays CISD Honor Choir seeks new members
Next month, up and coming local vocalists in Hays CISD fourth through seventh grades have a chance to audition for the district’s Honor Choir. The 60-member choir has student representatives from all thirteen elementary campuses, as well as four of its five middle schools. Interested students must sing a song from their music class. Auditions will be at 5 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Hays High School Choir Room.
