I M Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA

I M Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA

The apprentices of I.M. Terrell Academy have the opportunity to pursue high-level mathematics and science courses while utilizing high-tech tools in a blended and challenging learning environment that nurtures the relationship between the two academies. Students also participate in humanities courses, which provides an enriched, cross-discipline approach to college-prep level humanities study. I.M. Terrell provides accelerated opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery in a flexible schedule and spend greater time and attention in areas of interest.

Apprentices benefit from community partnerships with industry professionals. They attend performances and educational field trips with behind-the-scenes exposure to subject matter experts. Guest speakers representing their area of expertise provide information on postsecondary education and current career-related opportunities and the guidance needed to succeed at both.

The strong support system of faculty and local professionals equips students with the discipline and skills needed to start the next chapter of their lives.

Note: This campus does not offer UIL athletics.

STEM

The I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM provides a technology-based blended learning environment that is focused on students with an intense interest in engineering and computer science careers. Students enjoy enhancement opportunities through:

• Local, regional and national STEM competitions

• Advanced courses in mathematics and science

• Designing, programming, prototype-building, and completing an innovative capstone experience

• • • Practicum

    • Career Preparation

    • Project-Based Research

    • College Level Courses

P-TECH

Pathways in Technology (P-TECH) Academies are open-enrollment secondary programs that focus on improving instruction and academic performance in science and mathematics-related subjects and increasing the number of students who study and enter STEM careers. The P-TECH Blueprint provides foundational principles and standards for innovative partnerships with colleges, universities, and industry.

IM Terrell will serve as one of a handful of academies in Fort Worth Independent School District partnering with Tarrant County College and Texas Instruments to provide IM Terrell students with a blended T-STEM Early College High School curriculum with an emphasis on science, math, engineering, and technology. IM Terrell students will have opportunities to engage in work-based learning educational opportunities, earn post-secondary certifications and earn college credit up to 60 college credit hours or an associate’s degree.

P-TECH students:

• can earn up to an associate degree from Tarrant County College (at no cost)

• will earn at least one industry-based certification

• will learn employment and career expectations firsthand through relationships forged with industry partners

• will learn STEM skills through our extensive work-based learning program partnering with Texas Instruments

• will receive supports to help them learn how to manage and be successful in college level coursework.

Visual and Performing Arts

Students grow artistically in the study of dance, instrumental music, vocal music, theater, and visual arts. Through in-depth and accelerated course work, students prepare for college scholarship auditions and/or career opportunities in the arts.

Highlights include:

• Learning from professional artists

• Direct experience in high-level performance presentations

• Student-created portfolios (dance, instrumental music, vocal music, theater, and visual arts) that transition students to postsecondary opportunities

• I. M. Terrell Academy Opportunities: Apprentices partner with subject matter experts to develop a capstone project and/or portfolio.

Apprentices will not be able to switch programs once they have been registered.