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No. 6-ranked student plans career in aerospace engineering. (LFCISD) Parents: Brenda A. Martinez and Victor C. Martinez Siblings: Daniela (17), Victor (12), and Erick (10) Previous schools attended: Jesus M. Montemayor (1-4) and Hanneman schools – Monterrey, N.L., Mexico (5-6), Hodges Bend Middle School – Fort Bend ISD (7) and
Resaca Middle School (8) College planning to attend: Texas A&M University Planned Major: Aerospace engineering Post-undergraduate degree plans: Master’s degree in either computer science or electrical engineering Teacher influences: Javier Martinez and Gil Gomez Inspiration for Academic Success:
Since I can remember, my parents have always emphasized the importance of having a good education. Both my parents had to work to be able to pay for their education because their family could not afford it. Every morning they would wake up at 5 a.m. to be able to catch the bus to school, and they would not come home until midnight. Because of their hard work, they both graduated with a
The University Interscholastic League Legeslative Council met Tuesday June 15 to consider and approve various changes of policies and rules. One of the more notable amendments concerned the eligibility of non-enrolled students for athletic competitions. UIL provides competions in acadmemics, athletics, and music between schools across the sate of Texas. Public schools, charter schools and private schools can be members of UIL provided they are accredited by their respective accrediting bodies. According to UILTexas.org, the UIL is “the largest inter-school organization of its kind in
the world.” Since the UIL is the highest league of competition in Texas for high school athletes, many students and parents who choose homeschooling for education have sought particiapting in the UIL. People on both sides of this issue have been debating this for a long time. NFL player and College football star Tim Tebow, was home schooled before attending the University of Florida. Because of this and his fame, bills proposed in state legislatures across the country have been nicknamed the “Tim Tebow Bill.” Last month the Texas Legislature considerd and
passes it’s own version of the Tim Tebow Bill. This is HB 547. This bill allows non-enrolled students to participate in extra-cirricular athletic activities as long as certian criteria are met. · The school district that the student wishes to participate allows non-enrolled students in extra-cirricular activities. · The student resides in the geographical zone assigned to the school for which he is seeking participation. · The student is of the appropriate age and grade level for the athletic league. · The student must have standardized testing to show acadmeic proficiency.
bachelor’s degree in engineering. That is why I am pursuing a career in engineering. As to how I chose aerospace, well… It was because of a movie. Why is it important to you to maintain high academic standards? Maintaining high academic standards is the only way I can pay back everyone who believed in me. Throughout my whole life, I had the luck of meeting some of the most amazing people, which have pushed me to try my best, and have encouraged me into thinking that I can do anything. Maintaining a high academic standard is a way of showing that they are right. Career plans: I hope that once I finish my education, I can get a job as an engineer at SpaceX or even NASA because of the movies “The Martian” and “Hidden Figures.” Many people think it is because I want to go
into space, but to be honest; I am not very fond of heights. The real reason is curiosity. I want to know how we have managed to create a space station, and build a rocket that could take us all the way to the moon and back. Furthermore, I want to be part of future space discoveries. Advice to younger students to succeed academically: My advice to middle school students is to explore and get out of your comfort zone. Take an advanced course, and if you find it too difficult, you can always talk to your counselor. If core classes are not your thing, then try new elective courses. The whole point of trying new things is to find out what you like. The best decision I ever made was to take engineering electives. Not only was I able to find something I liked, but I also got the chance to meet other students with the same interests.
· The studnet must also meet any requirements of: fees, insurance, transportation, physical condition, responsibilities, standards of behavior, and performatnce. Please read the full text of the bill at capitol.texas.gov for full details. The bill is also specific to mention that this law does not change the regulation of private or home school nor seek to increase government oversight of those institutions. This was a major concern from home school families and groups. Before HB 547, students that wished to participate in extracirricular activities had to be enrolled in the school for at least 4 hours per day.
This of course, in effect, made the students enrolled and not home schooled. The UIL in the June 15th session ammended policies to reflect the new regulations in HB 547. Thus paving the way for students who find non-public schooling best fits their educational needs, to also be able to compete in the premier league of athletic competition. While the State of Texas and the UIL have now removed the oversight obstacles, the language is clear that each school district has a choice of whether to allow non-enrolled students or not. Which schools will take the steps to serve these athletes? Time will tell.
UIL Amends Policies to Allow Homeschoolers
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