9th Grade Open House is scheduled for September 7, 2010 from 6 - 8 p.m.
10th Grade Open House is scheduled for September 8, 2010 from 6 - 8 p.m.
11th and 12th Grade Open House is scheduled for September 9, 2010 from 6 - 8 p.m.

We would like to encourage everyone to stop-by our school to visit with their teachers and to stay well informed about our school.

For questions, please call (713) 924-1697

“We are a FAMILY-ORIENTED school!”

Our students will be required to attend all of the sessions offered including the mock exams and the benchmark exams. Failure to attend 2 or more classes will result in removal from the program and an S.A.T. service charge of $25 per day missed. Penalizing payment fees are not to exceed $50.00. It is imperative that all EASTWOOD College Preparatory students be reminded of our Mission, our Vision and our Purpose, therefore, EVERYONE is REQUIRED to take the S.A.T. and the A.C.T. at least 2 times prior to the December month of their senior year. Cost and preparation for the exam will be the students’ responsibility if they fail to attend our free services provided!

“The greatest fear for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it!” - Michelangelo

Ms. Ivonne Rodriguez is a former Bilingual Elementary Teacher and she joins the Eastwood Family after working at the High School level as a College Access Coordinator and a High School Community Affairs Coordinator. Among many of her skills and talents, Ms. Rodriguez helped to maintain the College Preparatory mentality in a large 4A/5A Comprehensive High School setting. While building relationships with parents, community members, and teachers, Ms. Rodriguez managed to support some of the most at-risk students on their journey to college. Ms. Rodriguez is an Austin High School graduate and she knows the East End community really well. She holds a Masters in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor of Science. Aside from being one of our top Haberman Educational Leader Candidates in HISD, she recently completed her Principal Certification. Her bilingual education background will be a perfect match for our Eastwood Family.

Ms. Rodriguez has had multiple leadership roles in education ranging from Instructional Specialist, Community Affairs Coordinator, Lead Teacher, Science Department Chair, and most importantly, Science Teacher. She has been a loyal part of HISD for well over 12 years and she will now be assuming many of the counselor and some new administrative responsibilities.

Ms. Ivonne Rodriguez builds strong relationships with College Recruiters, and she currently has a phenomenal working relationship with HCC. Her forte is to assist students in comprehensive high schools on their financial journey to college. Ms. Rodriguez was the leader of many of Project GRAD’s scholarship initiatives and she supported parents and students from inner-city, at-risk neighborhoods, on their understanding of the nuances in college entrance requirements, FAFSA, Scholarship Opportunities, etc…

Please join us in welcoming our new member of the EASTWOOD FAMILY, Ms. Ivonne Rodriguez.

“Nuestra Casa Es Su Casa… Our Home is your Home! Our family is your family!”

The PROBLEM: Not enough students are attending four year universities, Tier 1 Universities, and Ivy League Schools.

The Solution: EASTWOOD ACADEMY - A true College Preparatory School!

Do you have the SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM?

As we welcome our new Ninth Grade students we wanted to dedicate a brief description of our school to them.

At Eastwood Academy College Preparatory High School we have “One Mission, One Vision, One Purpose: College-Bound!” and we focus on the vision that we will all graduate from college. The teachers staff and students will NURTURE, EDUCATE and CHALLENGE each other to maximize our collective academic achievement. Individually we strive for personal responsibility, building on our individual strengths and background.

Every student actively participates in their own success and they all act like a proud member of Eastwood Academy College Preparatory High School. We carry out our daily work, our effort and our courage to learn with one purpose in mind: To give our best, for each day passed will not come again. We seize the day (Carpe Diem) and we get things done! We understand that there are “No shortcuts to college…We Work Hard! We Get THINGS DONE!” We keep our focus on our investments: “We keep your eye on the prize…college-bound!” In short, “We make each day our masterpiece!”

Everyone at Eastwood strives to make a difference in our famlilies, our community, and our school. We understand that the brighter we are, the more we begin to understand that we have much more to learn!

The Eastwood Academy Code of Honor is central to our mission as a college preparatory high school. Honor is the foundation of teaching, learning, and community spirit at Eastwood Academy and all students share the responsibility for maintaining and strengthening this foundation. The Honor Code fosters a spirit of mutual trust, respect, and honesty at Eastwood Academy among all community members.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Community service is a requirement for all students.

All students are required to earn 20 hours per year in community service as outlined in the Student Contract. No more than 10 hours can be earned on campus.
It is recommended that students do additional hours of community service to be competitive during the college application period.
Community service forms are available in the office. The forms must be completed and signed by the person supervising the student. The forms must be turned in at the end of the month in which the service is performed. For example, hours for service performed in February will not be credited in May
Juniors and seniors will be allowed off campus lunch privileges once they have met their required service hours.
Parents must complete a minimum of 10 service hours per year as outlined in the student contract. Please call the office if you have any questions regarding service hours.

“Education is the FIRST priority in our neighborhood!” “Once we get into higher education, the rest are soon to join!”

We will be hosting a mock-SAT at our center for any student needing practice. Each student will receive their score, along with a listing of each type of question asked,please see attachment, within a week.

This is a great way for students to know what type of problem is giving them the most trouble.

The test will be held at our center, 7524 Avenue E Houston, TX 77012 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The exam wont actually begin until 10:30am.

This is a great opportunity for seniors who haven’t taken an SAT. It will give them a few weeks to better their problem areas by October 9th and November 6th.

And as always, this is 100% free to the students. All pencils and erasers will be giving to the students. The only thing we ask is for them to bring their own calculator.

Please pass this information along to any senior, or junior, who wants to take the SAT. I will be visiting your school to pass out flyers the first week of school.

If you see any problem, or have a question, please feel free to email me back , or call me at 713-923-2316 ext 253.

Thank you for your time,

Jorge Batrez
Youth Education Coordinator
Community Family Centers
713-923-2316 ext 253

Course Selection
If you have NOT completed a course selection form with our counselor, Ms. Rachel Flores, you need to visit the school and fill out this course selection form immediately. This will allow you to have a schedule on the first day of school.

Final Report Cards from 2010
If you have not yet submitted your final report card from your last academic year, please request this from your “former” school and bring it to Eastwood. This report card must show that you have been promoted.

First Day of School
Mark your calendar for the first day of school – Monday, August 23. All students are expected to arrive on time by 8 a.m. Breakfast will be served beginning at 7:30 in the cafeteria. Lunch will be served beginning the first day of school. Students are NOT allowed to leave campus for lunch.

Eastwood Webpage
Ninth Grade students should visit the Eastwood Academy webpage on a regular basis for updated information about Eastwood. The URL for our webpage is: www.eastwoodacademy.org

Volunteer Opportunities
As you know, students are required to complete at least 20 hours of community service each year and many students earn some of these hours by working at school. If you are available to work as a volunteer during August, please call the school and put your name on a volunteer list. If your services are needed, you will be called to volunteer. Please DO NOT show up unless you receive a telephone call asking you to come to work as a volunteer at a specific time and date.

ONE MISSION ONE VISION ONE PURPOSE — COLLEGE-BOUND!