Career Magnet: Teaching

School Summary and Quick Facts!

 – What is this magnet’s mission?

[show-hide]To provide a pathway for future educators – coaches, teachers, counselors, assistant principals, principals, etc.[/show-hide]

– How many students attend the high school overall?

[show-hide]1800  [/show-hide]

– How many students are in this magnet?

[show-hide]300  [/show-hide]

– Does this school have sports teams?

[show-hide]Yes  [/show-hide]

– Do the magnet kids also participate in the sports teams?

[show-hide]Yes  [/show-hide]

– Where is this school located?

 – What do students say is the coolest thing about the magnet program?

[show-hide]Presented with different opportunities that the other students don’t get to participate in. its own community within the school, but this is a school within a school. University of Houston College of Education – field trips at the school, specialized tours, visit classrooms. Interact with future teachers from the university. Educational interns on the campus, interacting with magnet school students. Visit the classroom and get the feel of the college campus and classroom. Collaborate to do projects between high school and college students – students teaching teachers – students led professional development for teachers. Education students at university trained Austin students.[/show-hide]

– Watch a video about the school:

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Why is this magnet special?

– What cool classes do I get to take at school?

[show-hide]1.  9th grade – Introduction to Education
2.  10th grade – Human Growth and Development
3.  11th grade – Introduction to Instructional Practices[/show-hide]

– What exciting opportunities do Austin magnet students have outside of school?

[show-hide] Austin magnet students get a wide array of cultural and educational opportunities. First of all, they go on cultural field trips all year long. They go to museum openings to explore art and science, and they go international festivals to gain an appreciation of foreign ideas and customs. They also go to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to absorb local culture. The fees for these excursions are covered by the district, so students miss school and have fun for free! Second, students get additional educational opportunities. They sit in on courses at the University of Houston and explore the UH campus. They work hand-in-hand with UH college students to build lectures and learn instructional techniques. They even write a training program for their own teachers, which they present at a teacher meeting. Third, students in the magnet spend a weekend at Camp Olympia, a fun retreat meant for team-building, relaxation, and entertainment. [/show-hide]

Looking to the Future and Application Info:

– Do magnet students graduate with special college credit?

[show-hide] Yes. [/show-hide]

– Which classes count for credit?

[show-hide] Magnet courses, such as Human Growth and Development, receive dual credit through Houston Community College. [/show-hide]

– Where do graduates of this magnet typically attend college?

[show-hide] University of Houston, University of Texas at Austin, and Texas A&M University, and they’re prepared to go anywhere! [/show-hide]

– What careers are graduates of this magnet prepared to pursue?

[show-hide] Most graduates of this magnet will pursue a degree in education, but they can major in anything because of the tremendous leadership component. [/show-hide]

– Investigating careers – Average pay of careers in this field in Texas:

[show-hide]- Daycare worker – $19,300
– Elementary school teacher – $51,850
– Middle school teacher – $52,200
– High school teacher – $56,820
– School counselor – $56,520
– School principal – $93,630[/show-hide]

– What are the top reasons student should attend this magnet?

[show-hide]1.  The rigorous career pathway provided for the students
2.  The incredible opportunities outside of school
3.  The access to the full high school experience  [/show-hide]