While attending the Irvin High Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Academy, every student is introduced to STEM related professions and career choices. The mission of the Irvin High Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Academy is to propel students into STEM careers through innovative classroom environments. The pre-engineering program at Chapin High School introduces students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of engineering and engineering technology prior to entering college. EPISD has partnered with Project Lead the Way to provide a four-year sequence of courses that provide both theory and application, giving students meaningful, hands-on experience in problem solving, teamwork, and project-based learning. Coronado High School is home to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program which is considered by many as the best college preparatory curriculum available in the world today. IB encourages students to ask challenging questions, critically reflect, develop research skills, learn how to learn and participate in community service. Silva Magnet High School focuses on medical health care professions while preparing students for greater career exploration and opportunities to obtain certifications as an LVN, CNA, Pharmacy Technician or Physical Therapy Assistant. Rigorous academics are taught at the Pre AP, AP and Dual Credit levels for students’ preparing to meet the challenges of top colleges and universities. EPISD The International Business Academy at Bowie High School offers students a once in a lifetime opportunity to pursue course work in both business and marketing. The Academy combines the personalized attention of a select magnet with all the programs offered at a four-year high school. The Sandra Day O’Connor Criminal Justice/Public Service Academy at Austin High School introduces students to the career pathways of law enforcement, fire fighting and law. This unique program links the education of its students to the needs of the country for police officers, firefighters, lawyers and other professionals in those career fields. The Dual Language Curriculum at El Paso High School is a social sciences, Pre-AP and AP based curriculum. Instruction is delivered 50% in Spanish, and 50% in English as a means to produce fully bilingual, biliterate and bi-cultural students. Students can graduate with up to 36 Spanish college credits as well as receive an advanced Seal of Bi-literacy endorsement. Magnet School Program Attention 7th and 8th grade students: Are you interested in attending one of EPISD’s career-oriented Magnet School Programs during your freshman year? Advanced Academic Services welcomes you and your parents to attend any of the following informational presentations: Featured Campus(es) Other programs will have representation and be available for questions at each event. Austin High School-Sandra Day O’Connor Criminal Justice/ Public Service Academy and Bowie High School-International Business Academy Time/Date/Location 6:00 - 7:00 PM October 13, 2014 Austin HS Main Gym Chapin High School- Pre-Engineering Magnet Program and Irvin High School- Science/Technology/Engineering/Math 6:00 - 7:00 PM October 27, 2014 Chapin Theater Silva Health Magnet High School- School for Health Professions 6:00 - 7:00 PM November 12, 2014 Silva Health Magnet HS Auditorium Coronado High School- International Baccalaureate (IB) Program and 6:00 - 7:00 PM November 17, 2014 Coronado Cafeteria P.O. Box 20100 El Paso, Texas 79998-0100 El Paso High School- Dual Language Magnet Program Transmountain Early College High School 6:00 - 7:00 PM November 4, 2014 The Forum at EPCC The El Paso Independent School District does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information, gender stereotyping and perceived sexuality, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Inquiries concerning the application of Titles VI, VII, IX, and Section 504 may be referred to the District compliance officer, Patricia Cortez, at 230-2033; Section 504 inquiries regarding students may be referred to Cecilia Whiteman at 230-2836. El Distrito Escolar Independiente de El Paso no discrimina en los programas de educación o en prácticas de empleo usando el criterio de raza, color, edad, sexo, religión, origen nacional, estado civil, ciudadanía, estado militar, discapacidad, información genética, estereotipo sexual o sexualidad percibida, u otra práctica prohibida por la ley. Preguntas acerca de la aplicación del título VI, VII o IX, y la Sección 504 pueden ser referidas al oficial del distrito, Patricia Cortez al 230-2033; preguntas sobre 504 tocante a estudiantes pueden ser referidas a Cecilia Whiteman al 230-2836. www.episd.org Click on District Info/Schools then click on Magnet Schools to view our Magnet School Videos