Americas High School Libertas Academy Law, Government, & Public Administration

1. Americas High School Libertas Academy Law, Government, & Public Administration

2. The Libertas Academy is designed to prepare students for college and career readiness in the fields of government, law, and public administration. Mission:

3. Mock Trial success • Speech & Debate success • Skills USA success • Community involvement & interest • Students furthering careers in law AHS Reputation:

4. Most offer 4 major areas of study (with multiple subgroups): • Business & Commercial Law • Public Interest Law • Environmental & Natural Resources • International & Comparative Law What we found, regarding other law school programs:

5. LAW, focusing on the judiciary system • GOVERNMENT, with a local, state, & federal government focus • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, dedicated to business law and economy Students choose their path of interest! Learning Paths Offered:

6. Libertas Criteria/Requirements: • 3.0 GPA (equivalent to an 85) • meet standard for all state assessments • 90% attendance/no excessive tardies • positive teacher evaluations • no discipline problems • live in SISD attendance area Student Admission:

7. take pre-AP/AP/DC English & Social Studies courses (all 4 yrs) • maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 • 90% attendance/no excessive tardies • remain free of discipline problems • project a positive overall image Program Requirements:

8. Minimum 2 yr. participation in one or more of the following: • Mock Trial • Debate • Skills USA • UIL Academic competitions • National Honor Society &/or National Technical Honor Society • Teen Court Program Requirements(con’t.):

9. AP/DC English IV AP/DC Government & Economics AQR, Pre-Calculus or Calculus Science IV Problems & Solutions Fine Arts Elective Elective AP/DC English III AP/DC US History Algebra II or Pre-Calculus Physics or Principles of Technology Practicum In Law (Fundamentals of Criminal Law) Technology P.E. Elective 9th 10th 11th 12th • P/AP English I • P/AP World Geography • Algebra I or Geometry • Biology • Principles of Law • Professional Communication (Mock Trial) • Foreign Language I • Elective • P/AP English II • P/AP World History • Algebra II or Geometry • Chemistry • Court Systems • Foreign Language II • Health/P.E. • Elective Law Path Schedules:

10. AP/DC English III AP/DC US History Algebra II or Pre-Calculus Physics or Principles of Technology Political Science II or Planning Governance Technology P.E. Elective AP/DC English IV AP/DC Government & Economics AQR, Pre-Calculus or Calculus Science IV Problems & Solutions Fine Arts Elective Elective 9th 10th 11th 12th • P/AP English I • P/AP World Geography • Algebra I or Geometry • Biology • Principles of Government • Professional Communication (Policy Debate) • Foreign Language I • Elective • P/AP English II • P/AP World History • Geometry or Algebra II • Chemistry • Political Science I • Foreign Language II • Health/P.E. • Elective Government Path Schedules:

11. P/AP English I P/AP World Geography Algebra I or Geometry Biology Principles of Government Professional Communication(Mock Trial) Foreign Language I Elective P/AP English II P/AP World History Geometry or Algebra II Chemistry Business Law Foreign Language II Health/P.E. Elective AP/DC English III AP/DC US History Algebra II or Pre-Calculus Physics or Principles of Technology Revenue, Taxation & Regulation Accounting I P.E. Technology AP/DC English IV AP/DC Govern-ment & APMicro Economics AQR, Pre-Calculus or Calculus Science IV Problems & Solutions Fine Arts Elective Elective Public Administration Path Schedules: 9th 10th 11th 12th

12. complete & submit an entire application packet by January 10, 2014 • obtain a copy of school discipline history/record • get evaluations (via form provided) from current ELAR/SS teacher • submit Commitment Form & In-District Transfer Form (if applicable) • submit pre-registration & registration forms (Summer of 2014 @ AHS) District transportation available for students not in AHS attendance zone! Enrollment Process

13. What can I do if I am not accepted? Contact the program coordinator to ensure proper documents are on file and if so, make a written appeal to have records reviewed and have a final decision rendered by Principal. Must I stay in the program all four years? Yes - otherwise you must return to your home campus (Principal may grant exceptions after 10th grade year). Can I be accepted into the program after my 9th grade year? Possibly, with Principal approval (entering the 10th grade); course of study may be accelerated to meet program requirements. Do I need to re-apply every year? No - as long as you maintain all program requirements, which will be verified at the end of each school year. Frequently Asked Questions:

14. What if I missed the application deadline? Unfortunately, there are no exceptions; complete application packets must be received by the January 10, 2014 deadline. Can I participate in extracurricular activities? Yes – U.I.L. does permit students to participate in extracurricular activities. Who do I contact with any questions/for more information? AngélicaZubia, Program Coordinator: azubia03@sisd.net (email), 937-3011 (wk.), or 256-7656 (cell.) Frequently Asked Questions (con’t):

15. PARENT MEETING IS MANDATORY