Flour Bluff Junior High 2015-2016

. University Preparatory High School Program
(An Early College High School Program of FBISD and
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi)
Imagine taking a giant leap forward by attending college while you are still in high school. In
four years, you can earn a high school diploma AND up to 60 college credit hours!
• Take college classes with free tuition.
• Graduate from high school with up to two years of college credit.
• Be one of the first in your family to go to college and get a degree.
• Enjoy the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi campus by attending on site during
your junior and senior years.
The University Preparatory High School Program will review and accept students who meet one
or more of the following priority criteria.
• Students who desire to be first generation college graduates
• Students who are at-risk as defined by Public Education Information Management
System (PIEMS)
• Students who are considered economically disadvantaged
• Students who are identified as English Language Learners (ESL)
Recruitment for the UPHSP is conducted only in 8 th grade. If accepted into the program, the
following are non-negotiable for acceptance.
• Student and parent must attend an informational meeting about the UPHSP
• Interested students must complete the program application
• Student must meet one or more of the priority criteria.
• Complete a student interview with the program director
• Student and parent must sign and return letter of acceptance by the designated
deadline
• Student and parent must attend a mandatory parent orientation meeting at the
beginning of the school year
The following criteria will create a profile for acceptance:
• Student Academic Performance (Grades)
• Student Discipline Record
• Student Attendance Record
• Student State Assessment Scores (8 th grade STAAR and EOC)
• Student Essay
Note: ALL FBISD 8th grade students can apply for admission to the University Preparatory High
School Program.
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