Mr. Guzman
Business/Career and Technology
Achievement Academy
With a grant from the Texas High School Project (THSP), GHS initiated the Achievement Academy with the ultimate goal of making all GHS students . . . College Ready, Career Ready, Life Ready!
The Texas High School Project is dedicated to all Texas students graduating high school ready for college and career success and prepared to be contributing members of the community.
Achievement Academy Goals
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Have fun in an educational setting. |
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Improve grades. |
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Improve attendance. |
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Improve self-esteem. |
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Feel important in school. |
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Get involved in school activities. |
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Pass STARS. |
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Be college ready upon graduation. |
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Form healthy relationships with peers and adults both in and outside of school. |
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Learn to network with adults. |
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Learn that success in one area leads to success in other areas. |
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Learn that classroom survival skills can be applied outside of the classroom. |
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Learn mediation skills. |
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Learn parliamentary procedures. |
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Student Expectations​
1. To improve the quality of life at home, school and the community.
2. Get help in English, Math, and Science.
3. Learn classroom survival skills.
4. Learn organizational skills.
5. Learn conflict mediation skills.
6. Learn about college requirements.
7. Learn about college opportunities.
8. Learn about college applications.
9. Learn about financial aid (FAFSA).
10. Learn test taking strategies (SAT, ACT, ETC.).
11. Learn how to conduct a meeting.
Rules​
Students will do what they are told to do.
Students will have fun.
Teachers will have fun.
Students will only do the things that are in their best interest 24/7.
Saturdays 8:30 AM- 12:30pm
SEP 6
SEP 20
OCT 11
OCT 25
NOV 8
NOV 15
DEC 6
DEC 13
JAN 10
JAN 31
FEB 7
FEB 21
MAR 21
APR 11
APR 25
MAY 9
May 23
MAY 31 (AA End of Year Dinner)
For More Information reach;
Mr. Rodriguez
972-494-8492 x60004
Mrs. Gomez
972-494-8492 x60026
Mr. Guzman
972-494-8492 x60323
INFORMATION
We meet every other Saturday in the 100s Hallway and Our Place.
AGENDA:
Breakfast 8:30 AM
Rotations 9:00 AM-NOON
Lunch NOON.
Achievement Academy Meetings are posted below