The goal of The Academy for Science and Innovation at Austin High is to create graduates that:
observe and question
research and problem solve
analyze and innovate
apply and communicate
Exploration Points are awarded for tasks and activities outside of the classroom that align with the pillars above.
x2VOL is Austin High's platform that is used to log, verify, and approve exploration done by students, this is implemented across all academies. Each student self selects a password that is assigned in a freshman year core class, it is recommended to have this saved or written down somewhere. Reminder: It is the responsibility of the student to log the points, ensure they will be verified, and discuss with teachers if they believe an error has occurred. x2VOL can be found here.