Application Packet

2018-2019

Ms. Monica de la Garza-Conness, Principal

Mr. Ryan O'Donnell, IAM Coordinator

Martin Middle School

1601 Haskell Street

Austin, TX 78702

O!ce: 512-414-3243

Fax: 512-320-0125

IAMartin@austinisd.org

www.martin.austinschools.org

Dear Future Martin Eagle and Family,

Thank you for expressing interest in the Innovation Academy at Martin Middle School (IAM)! IAM has a mission to provide a diverse and rigorous learning environment, with an emphasis in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) careers, ensuring every student will be able to design, create, and communicate solutions for real world challenges. The program started in the fall of 2015 with one 6th grade cohort of 25 students. For the 2018-2019 school year, the Innovation Academy has grown to six cohorts across 6th-8th grades with a total of 150 students. Acceptance will be based upon the following student materials: • application form • short answer responses (3) • essay response (1) • grades • STAAR or standardized test performance (if applicable) • teacher recommendations (2) • extra-curricular involvement • interview

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

We are excited to inform you that the IAM application window for the

2018-2019 school year is now open! Please complete and submit the

application documents on the following pages and follow the timeline for important dates and deadlines. Thank you very much for applying to the Innovation Academy at Martin.

Please contact us with any questions.

Sincerely,

Ryan O'Donnell

STEM Specialist and Innovation Academy Coordinator

Martin Middle School

(512) 841-2595 ryan.odonnell@austinisd.org

Welcome Letter

2018-2019

Recruitment &

Application Timeline

2018-2019

Date

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Saturday, April 7, 2018

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Friday, February 2, 2018

Friday, March 9, 2018

Friday, March 23, 2018

November - December, 2017

Saturday, December 2, 2017

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Monday, January 29 -

Friday, February 2, 2018

Monday, February 5 -

Friday, February 16, 2018

Monday, December 11 -

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Application Process

Application Window Opens

Parent Information Night

Application Deadline

Martin Showcase

Recruitment Lunch

Applicant Interviews

Acceptance Noti!cation

Letter of Intent Deadline

Martin Recruitment Tour

Principal/Parent

Co"ee Meetings

AISD Middle

School Showcase at

Ann Richards School for

Young Women Leaders

Description

Application will be available in

English and Spanish and can be

completed either online or on paper.

All new 5th grade IAM students

and families are invited to attend

STEAM Fest to meet current IAM

students and sta".

All interested 5th grade students

and parents are invited to learn more about IAM program and application process.

Students must complete the

application checklist and submit all documentation through email or postal mail.

Representatives from IAM will

visit each elementary campus to conduct 1-on-1 applicant interviews.

Martin principal and sta" will visit

elementary campuses to meet parents and present information about IAM program.

All future AISD middle school

students are invited to meet and learn more about each middle school program.

Acceptance noti#cation letters

will be addressed to individual students and delivered to elementary campuses.

Students must complete and

submit letter of intent to secure his or her spot in IAM for next year.

Current IAM students will visit

elementary campuses during lunch to talk with 5th graders who are interested in IAM.

Martin students and sta" will

visit elementary campuses to meet students, perform music, and present information about various programs, including IAM.

All 5th grade students from the

Eastside Memorial Vertical Team

(and others) will visit Martin to learn more about all the various programs, including IAM.

STEAM Festival

Ice Cream Social

Application

for Admission

2018-2019

Application Check List

A) To be completed by student and/or parent:

$ Application form $ Student's handwritten short answer responses $ Student's handwritten essay

B) To be obtained from current school:

$ Copy of the 2 most recent years of STAAR

Scores (if attended a school in Texas)

*if attended a school outside of Texas, please provide any available standardized test scores $ Transcript of grades for the 2016-2017 school year $ Transcript of grades for the 2017-2018 school year up to the point of application submission $ Two teacher recommendation forms - at least one from core subject area teacher (ELA,

Math, Science, Social Studies)

2018-2019 Application Form

All applications and supporting documents will

be accepted via email:

IAMartin@austinisd.org

Or mail to:

Samuel L. Martin Middle School

Attention: Ryan O'Donnell, STEM Specialist

1601 Haskell Street

Austin, Texas 78702

*Innovation Academy at Martin reserves the right to adjust the timeline. If the IAM reaches capacity, students may be placed on a waiting list at the discretion of the

IAM Coordinator and/or the Principal.

Assigned Elementary School (2017-2018 school year):

Student Name:

Street Address:

Parent/Guardian Name(s):

Home/Cell 1:

Email Address(es):

Work 1:

Email 1:

Home/Cell 2:

Work 2:

Email 2:

Telephone Number(s) - At least one working number is required. City:

State:Country:Zip Code:

AISD Student Number:

Date:

Birthdate (mm/dd/yy):Gender:

Application for Admission (cont):

2018-2019

Answer the three following questions. Please attach a separate, labeled sheet of paper if more space is needed.

1. Describe any extra-curricular activities with which you are involved (e.g. sports, band, Girl Scouts,

Boy Scouts, karate, etc.).

2. Describe a time when you struggled with something. Then, explain what you did to problem solve

and overcome your struggle.

3. Explain why you are interested in being a part of the Innovation Academy at Martin.

Short Response Questions

Application for Admission (cont):

2018-2019

Choose one of the prompts to write a response to. Your response must be one page printed or typed. If typed, it must be double spaced and in 12 point, Times New Roman font. If written, the writing must be clear and neat.

1. Discuss the importance of science and technology in our everyday lives.

2. Describe an invention you would create to improve your community or city.

Student Admission Essay

Teacher Recommendation

Form

2018-2019

Please rate the following student for each of the criteria below by checking the appropriate boxes. Forms must be submitted by email from the teacher to innovationacademymartin@gmail.com OR in a sealed envelope where the teacher's signature covers the seal.

Student Name:

Subject(s) you taught this student:

Grade level you taught this student:

Years known student:Teacher Email:Teacher Phone:

Teacher Name:Signature:

Current Grade:Current School:

Produces work that is above

academic grade level

Academic Ability

& Achievement

Motivation

& Initiative

Communication

& Collaboration

Personal &

Work Ethic

Problem Solving

Never

0-5% = 0

Occasionally

6-25% = 1

Sometimes

26-50% = 2

Often

51-90% = 3

Always

90-100% = 4

Performs well on topics that may not

be of particular interest to him/her

Produces work products that are

organized, accurate and thorough

Submits class work and homework

on time

Goes beyond the required assignment

to resolve unanswered questions.

Actively looks for and suggests

solutions to problems

Is aware of patterns and connections

among ideas

Is e"ective at presenting his/her own

ideas verbally

Is e"ective at presenting his/her own

ideas in written form

Contributes to the group process

in a positive manner

Demonstrates a high level of integrity

in the classroom and school

Is respectful of individual and

cultural diversity

Is eager to learn

Is willing to take intellectual risks

Is curious about academic topics

Integrates complex information

Relates well to others when working

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