ACCEPTING 6TH THROUGH 12TH GRADES APPLY ONLINE FOR 2012-2013 ACADEMIC YEAR

 
 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 6TH THROUGH 12TH GRADES IN 2012-2013 ACADEMIC YEAR. AS A PUBLIC OPEN-ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOL SYSTEM, WE WELCOME ALL STUDENTS WHO MEET STATE AGE AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS IN 2012-2013 ACADEMIC YEAR.

No Name-Calling Week is an annual week of educational activities aimed at ending name-calling of all kinds and providing schools with the tools and inspiration to launch an on-going dialogue about ways to eliminate bullying in their communities.

School of Science & Technology is now accepting 6 thru 12th grade applications for the 2012-2013 academic school year.

Parents interested in SST Schools may review the below information and submit an application by mail, fax or online.

OPEN HOUSE & SCHOOL TOURS

Open House Sessions                                  School Tour Sessions
Tuesday, January 24th @ 6pm                         Thursday, January 26th @ 3:30pm
Saturday, February 4th @ 12pm                       Thursday, February 2nd @ 3:30pm
Thursday, February 16th @ 6pm                       Thursday, February 9th @ 3:30pm


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Attention high school students,

SST will start to offer Introduction to Mechanical Principles after school course. The purpose of this course will be to acquaint students with various manufacturing and mechanical principles and processes at an introductory level. The program will include, but not limited to :
• Use of precision tools
• Screw threads
• Heat treating
• Different types of fasteners
• Theory of internal combustion engines
• Theory of flight
• Lost wax castings
• Practical algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
• Proper use of ppe (safety equipment)
• History of the development of manufacturing methods

For more detailed information, see Mr. Mamedov.

Dear Parents, Students and Teachers,

Come and support our participating SST basketball teams in our school gymnasium.

DISTCO 2012 is part of a series of “Digital Storytelling Contests". DISTCO 2012 is an online contest where Students and Teachers in K-12 are invited to submit their original digital stories between November 28, 2011 and January 27, 2012. please check our website at distco.org for complete timeline and rules. The project has certain benefits for both students and teacher. It is a way of exposing and challenging the students in a competition where they can show their certain skills in multimedia, technology, researching, writing and creativity. DOWNLOAD DISTCO 2012 Flyer Here
Participants could win IPAD or INano from among the many rewards available this year. You could win an IPAD or IPOD Nano. SUBMIT YOUR DIGITAL STORY BY JANUARY 27, 2012!

Dear Parents and Applicants,

Thank you for your support in SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. Due to limited space for the upcoming year, we ask each parent / guardian to fill out SST Re-enrolment Form completely.

This application form is designed for currently enrolled students. The closing date for this application is Friday, January 27, 2012

Applications received unsigned, incomplete, or after the closing date may not be considered for next year.

Forms must be turned in by parents or guardians only, forms sent with the child will not be accepted.

Please click here to download 2012-2013 Re-Enrolment Form.

Dear Parents and Students,

The 2nd Practice STAAR,EOC and TAKS Test will be administered on January30 to February2 and February 27 to March 1, 2012. The schedule will be as follows:

January 30, Monday : Reading ( Grade 9,10,11)
January 31, Tuesday : Math (Grade 10,11)
January 31, Tuesday : Writing (Grade 9)
February 1, Wednesday : Science (Grade 10,11)
February 2, Thursday : Social Studies ( Grade 10,11)
February 27, Monday : Reading (Grade, 6,7,8)
February 28, Tuesday : Math (Grade 6,7,8)
February 29, Wednesday: Science (8th Grade 1st and 2nd Periods)
February 29, Wednesday: Writing (Grade 7)
February 29, Wednesday:Social Studies (8th Grade 3rd and 4th Periods)

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TEST WILL NOT BE GIVEN TWICE OR RETAKE; AND IT IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE SCHOOL TO TAKE THE TEST

According to MOCK STAAR,EOC & TAKS Test result we will review the tutoring lists and send a letter home to the students.

SST is dedicated to helping your child succeed in school. Based on students’ progress we are offering tutoring for free of charge. It is a mandatory for those students who are required to participate in the tutoring sessions. During tutorials, the teachers will go over weekly taught topics.

Unexcused absence, lacking materials or disruptive behavior will result in afterschool detention. Tutoring is offered in order to provide additional assistance to the student. Our goal is to do our part to help the students to succeed. The students should do their part and put effort to achieve success.

If you have any questions, please contact each subject's teacher.

Spelling bee winners:

High School                      Middle School

1. Salome Cox                    1. Lola Corrola
2. John Craig                      2. Nikhil Ananth
3. Shyam Naik                    3. Tahir Temple
4. Alec Bailey                     4. Astrid Sotomayor
5. Dillon Sutton                   5. Jose Villacana

School of Science and Technology had our Annual College & Career Fair held on Friday, December 16th in the school gymnasium.

It was very good turnout for all of our students and faculty, as well as for participants to show our campus and outreach San Antonio colleges.

More than 25 different local colleges, education centers, institutions and businesses attended our fair.

We would like to thank all participants, especially UIW, Everest Institute, UT Arlington, TAMU-SA, Kaplan University, Paul Mitchell School San Antonio, DevRy University, St. Mary's University, ITT Technical Institute, Schreiner University, Career Academy, NorthEast Lakeview Community College, St. Philip’s College, US Army Recruiting Battalion San Antonio, SA Missions-Baseball Club, International Bank of Cemmerce, REMAX 360, Gunn, Lee & Cave, P.C. Company, Mullen Pension & Benefits Group, SASCO-San Antonio Steel Company, Robert J. Williams CPA Company, Bluebonnet Learning Center and all other representatives who attended our fair event!

Attention SST Families,

Due to unforeseen safety issues and concerns, students who are on campus after 4:00pm will be taken inside to after-school care.

Starting Spring semester, families will be charged a $5 drop in rate per day for that reason.