This packet includes:
1 – Letter from the Principal
2 – 9th Grade Student Information Form
3 – List of Events
4 – Course Placement Tests
5 – Fish Camp
6 – Course Selection Appointment Setting Guide
7 – Math Academy
8 – High School Credit Verification (Sample Letter)
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Dear Student and Parent:
Welcome to Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions (DeBakey High School). We know that your four
years with us will be a great educational experience and will provide your child a solid foundation for college and
university study. We have many great things in store for your child as they begin high school.
Our teachers are student‐centered, caring instructors who make the school an enjoyable place for students to learn
and grow. The staff sets high expectations for all students and provides dynamic lessons to help them reach their highest
potential. These highly trained professionals will work collaboratively to provide a productive, positive learning
environment.
Our level of success is well known which has been determined by the partnership of all of us; parents, staff, and
students, working together as a team. Our top priority is academic success for your child. We will keep you informed
throughout the year with progress reports, report cards, and phone messages. In addition, you may sign up on Parent
Student Connect (PSC) on the HISD website so that you can view grades and access our website for school information,
staff contacts and course assignments for your child at any time. We truly believe that an involved parent is one of the
most important aspects of the school year. Please feel free to contact us and get involved!
As each student begins their first year into high school we know that it can be challenging. Therefore, we hope to
work with all parents to help ease this transition. Students are expected to attend school every day, complete all
assignments, and assume responsibility for their education. Nonetheless, the four years will be exciting and filled with
many new friends, experiences and opportunities. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call the
school. The administrative team, counselors, magnet coordinator, and instructors are here to help you.
Enclosed you will find very important information. Read all items carefully and add the important dates to your
calendar.
Thank you for choosing DeBakey HSHP. We are looking forward to four wonderful years together!
Cordially,
Agnes Perry
Principal
Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions
9TH GRADE STUDENT INFORMATION
_________________________________________________________________________
Last Name
First Name
M. I.
________________
HISD #
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Address
Apt. #
City
State
Zip Code
______-_______-_______
Date of Birth
___(_____)______________
Home phone #
Are you currently attending an HISD school?
Yes
No
Student’s Email address
If yes, where?__________________________________
If not, what school are you currently attending?___________________________________ District__________________
Adult T-shirt size ______
If eligible, are you requesting HISD bus transportation?
Yes
No
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Mark any course(s) the student is currently taking (or has taken) for high school credit:
 Algebra 1
 Spanish 1
 French 1
 Integrated Physics & Chemistry (IPC)
 Geometry
 Spanish 2
 French 2
 Biology
 Algebra 2
PARENTS INFORMATION:
Mother’s name:____________________________________
Father’s Name:_______________________________
Cell Phone Number:________________________________
Cell Phone Number:___(_____)__________________
Work Phone Number:__(_____)_______________________
Work Phone Number:__(_____)__________________
Email Address:
Email Address:
EMERGENCY CONTACT:
_____________________________
Name
____(_____)_______________
Phone Number
____________________________________
Relationship to Student
DeBAKEY HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS
IMPORTANT EVENTS FOR 2014 FRESHMEN
DATE/TIME
Saturday, May 17th
7:00 AM
Saturday, May 24
EVENT
DESCRIPTION
COURSE
PLACEMENT
EXAMS
For all incoming 9th graders. Students not taking the placement
tests will be placed in regular (Magnet) courses. Registration
will be at 7:00. Testing will start promptly at 8:00 AM. See
handout for more details! Parents are invited to stay in the
library. Administrators will be available to answer questions
and the PTA will be selling Spirit t-shirts.
FISH CAMP
The purpose of Fish Camp is to welcome incoming freshmen.
Fish Camp uses fun activities to provide an avenue for
incoming students to acquaint themselves with each other and
the campus. Lunch will be provided. See handout for more
details!
ALGEBRA 1
SUMMER MATH
ACADEMY
DeBakey High School for Health Professions will offer a sixweek non-transferable Algebra I course for accepted ninth
graders who have not received high school credit (1.0) for this
course. See handout for more details!
th
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
June 4th - July 17th
Monday - Thursday
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Schedule your appointment online at
http://debakey.appointy.com. See handout for more details.
June 9th- June 19th
By appointment
only
A copy of the student’s final report card and documentation
showing grade(s) received and credit(s) awarded for high
school courses taken in middle school are mandatory to
complete the course request process.
COURSE
SELECTIONS
/FOUR YEAR PLAN
& REGISTRATION
August 18th
9:00 - 4:00
Textbooks
Distribution &
Uniform sale
This day is designated for 9th graders with last name starting
with A though L. They will receive their schedules, ID cards,
locker combinations, and textbooks. The PTA will be selling
uniforms.
Textbooks
Distribution &
Uniform sale
This day is designated for 9th graders with last name starting
with M through Z. They will receive their schedules, ID cards,
locker combinations, and textbooks. The PTA will be selling
uniforms.
Last names A-L
August 19th
9:00 - 4:00
Last names M-Z
Please bring all the documents with you at the time of your
conference with your counselor, even if you have already
provided some of them with the application.
• Up-to-date Immunization Record
• Copy of FINAL 8th grade Report Card
• 2013 Stanford and STAAR scores (or any other test taken),
• Official documentation of any high school credit earned in
middle school if not shown on final report card (sample letter
included)
• Copy of Birth Certificate- If you are not the student’s parent,
you must provide legal proof of guardianship
DeBakey High School for Health Professions
Course Placement Testing
Who:
All incoming Ninth graders are invited
What:
Placement testing for Mathematics, Science and Foreign Language courses, as
applicable
Why:
Scores on each test taken will be used to determine course placement and/or
recommendations for enrichment course work as needed.
Students not taking the placement test will be placed in magnet
courses.
Where:
DeBakey HSHP Campus
When:
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Registration: 7:00 AM
Assembly
7:45 AM – 7:55 AM
Note: Test will start promptly at 8:00. Students will be taking 3 or 4 exams
depending on the courses taken in grade 8. All tests are one-hour long.
Test 1
•
•
•
Science Placement Test
10:20 AM – 11:20 PM English/Social Studies Placement Test
All students
Test 4
•
•
9:10 AM – 10:10 AM
Students completing Science 8 will take the Integrated Science & Chemistry Placement Test
Students completing Integrated Science & Chemistry(IPC) will take the Biology Placement Test
Students completing Biology will take the Chemistry Readiness Test
Test 3
•
Math Placement Test
Students completing Pre-Algebra (grade 8 Math) will take the Algebra Readiness Test
Students completing Algebra 1A/B will take the Geometry Placement Test
Students completing Geometry A/B will take the Algebra 2 Placement Test
Test 2
•
•
•
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
11:30 AM – 12:30 AM Foreign Language Placement Test
Students completing French 1A/B will take the French 2 Readiness Test
Students completing Spanish 1A/B (or 2) will take Spanish 2(or 3) Readiness Test
See You Saturday, May 17th!
HEY FRESHMAN:
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
THE CLASS OF 2018
FISH CAMP
Saturday, May 24th, 2014
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
At DeBakey HSHP
3100 Shenandoah St.
Houston, TX 77021
GAMES, PIZZA, NEW FRIENDS,
AND MUCH MORE!!
8:45 A.M. – PARENTS DROP OFF STUDENTS
1:00 P.M. – PARENTS PICK UP STUDENTS
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!
Freshman Course Selection Appointment Setting
To schedule an appointment online:
1. Go to http://debakey.appointy.com
2. Select counselor name:
• Mrs. Hayward- students with last name A-G
• Ms. Huynh- students with last name H-O
• Mrs. Billette- students with last name P-Z
3. Select “Next”
4. Select “Time” (blue indicates that the time is available)
5. Select “New User” or use quick booking by selecting Facebook or Google account
6. “New User” is required to input First Name, Last Name, Mobile Number, Email,
and create a personal password. This will allow users to reschedule and cancel
booking.*
7. Select “Register & Book”
8. Enter student’s first and last name (this is required)
9. Select “Next”
10. Select “Book Now”
11. Confirmation will be emailed and a reminder will be sent 24 hours prior to
appointment.
*Appointments can be canceled or rescheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment time
To reschedule or cancel appointments- login to account, click on your username at the
top right hand corner, and click on my appointments
**If you do not have access to the internet please call Ms. Loflin at (713)741-8923 to schedule an
appointment. Please call between Monday-Thursday, May 12-22 from 9AM to 12PM.
You MUST bring the following to your appointment:
1. 8th grade final report card
2. 7th grade final report card if any high school credit was awarded
• Official documentation of any high school credit earned IF NOT shown on final report card
(sample letter included)
3. Up-to-date Immunization record
4. Standardized test scores (Stanford, STAAR, or any other test taken during 8th grade)
5. Copy of Birth Certificate – If you are not the student’s parent, you must provide legal
proof of guardianship
6. Copy of Parent’s Driver’s License
2014 Algebra 1
Summer Math Academy
June 4th – July 17th
DeBakey High School for Health Professions offers a six-week non-transferable
Algebra 1 course and it is strongly recommended for all incoming 9th grade
students who have not successfully completed Algebra 1A & 1B*
Please call us at (713) 746-5205, or email the Magnet Office to reserve a space.
Email address: [email protected]; (subject: Math Academy)
Schedule
Class is from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday through Thursday.
Tutorials are available before and after class (7:30-8:00AM and 1:00-1:30PM)
Students can be dropped off no earlier than 7:30 and must leave campus by
1:45pm.
Attendance
To receive course credit, students may not miss more than 2 days.
Dress Code
• Comfortable for a cool classroom
• Tops should fall below the waist area
• Shorts must be “knee-length”
• Skirts and dresses must be “knee-length”
• No sleeveless shirts, cargo pants, sheer tops with inappropriate language, logo or signs,
slippers, flip-flops, stretch pants
* Acceptance and participation is contingent upon successful completion of all 8th grade requirements.
All students attending private, charter, or out-of-district school must
provide grade/credit verification, if not shown on final report card.
YOUR SCHOOL LETTER HEAD
DATE
Michael E. DeBakey
High School for Health Professions
3100 Shenandoah St.
Houston, Texas 77021
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this letter in reference to (STUDENT’S NAME)
a recent
graduate of (SCHOOL NAME)
. He/She has successfully completed the
following courses for high school credit. They are as follows:
COURSE
GRADE
CREDIT
Algebra IA
85
0.5
Algebra IB
92
0.5
Biology IA
88
0.5
Biology IB
85
0.5
Please accept this letter to ensure the proper credit. If further information is
required, please contact us at (your school telephone number).
Thank you in advance
Sincerely,
Your Principal’s Signature
SEAL
or
STAMP