Text Box: The Mission is to equip our students to meet the challenge of the 21st Century. We will accomplish this by providing “hands-on”, commitment-oriented curricula that promotes skill development for gainful employment, and academic excellence for college preparation. Motto “Education for a New World” Alma Mater Hail to thee, or Madison! We will live for you. Hail to thee, or Madison! Gallant, fighting, true. Through inspiring halls we stroll, Never failing to extol. Madison for you we’ll fight Our colors blue and white. Scholarships Offered 2005-2006 $ 5,148,915 2004-2005 $ 4,157,283 2003-2004 $ 3,307,589 2002-2003 $ 4,264,118 2001-2002 $13,389,025 Recognition of Best Practices Honor Roll posting/reception Perfect Attendance Luncheon Texas Scholars’ Award Program Senior Awards Night/Honors Reception Principal’s Citizenship Ribbon Award Principal’s Council Pillars of Academic Success Senior Wall Tiles At registration, all Madison students are enrolled in the Texas High Schools Recommended Program for graduation. Therefore, upon meeting graduation requirements, all students will be eligible to become Texas Scholars. However, students may request the Core Program. The 21st Century Student Profile Effective Communicator Proficient Problem Solver Self-Directed Worker and Thinker Culturally Aware In a Global World Knowledgeable of Worldwide Issues Cooperative Team Member Effective Technology User Responsible Citizen Students can enroll in pre-advanced placement and/or advanced placement classes. (Algebra I and II, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus, English I and II, Language and Composition English III and IV, world history, United States History, Spanish, chemistry, integrated physics and chemistry {IPC}, biology, physics, and environmental science) New Academic Programs ChemBridge and SPURS offered via partnering with the University of Texas at Austin provides: Students learn skills and knowledge in multiple lesson types; Teachers make connections across instruction, curriculum and life; Students learn strategies for ways to do the work; Teachers integrate test preparation into instruction; Students are expected to be creative thinkers; and Classrooms foster cognitive collaboration. Dual Credit with Houston Community College System A partnership between Madison High and HCCS allows senior students to take dual credit class in economics, government, English IV, BCIS and psychology. Meteorology and Space Science Magnet Madison has an on-site station, to analyze real-time and historical weather data, internet access, and personal contact with professionals in the fields of meteorology and space science, and weather is reported from school on a local television station. Credit Recovery Program (CRP) CRP was designed to reduce the retention rate, thereby, increase the number of students on grade level. Students who failed a core class with an average of 67-69 or who failed due to excessive absences are eligible to enroll in CRP. SAT/ACT Prep Classes Are offered via several mediums: Test U, The Princeton Review, Summer Preparatory Classes, Zero Period (college instructor), and during the instructional day. NASA Explorer School (NES) In the spring of 2004, James Madison High School was named a NASA Explorer School (NES). NASA awarded a $17,500 grant for technology and resources over a three-year period. Cosmetology Students can complete a full program in course work and practice that would make them eligible to take the state exam to become Texas certified cosmetologists. College Bound Initiative Program The purpose of the program is to set a path for students to reach their goals of attending college. Toward this end, the General Electric Fund renewed Madison’s grant for $250,000 to: increase the percentage of students who attend college, provide an educational climate that promotes quality students, and develop the desire for self-determination in students who are academically responsible. Advisory Period Each student is assigned to an Adult Advocate (AA). The AAs meet with students regarding their grades, attendance, graduation requirements, career choices, etc. Advisory Period is every Wednesday for 40-minutes. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) Teachers are given a common planning period to collaborate and plan utilizing Best Practices that are researched based with a proven record for student successes. Tutorials TAKS Tutorials are designed to assist students who will be taking the Exit Level TAKS test. Tutorials are mandatory for Exit Level testers. Tutorials are held Mondays-Fridays, and on Saturdays. Additionally, each department has one day a week set aside for tutorials from 3:45 P. M. to 5:00 P. M. Some teachers are available at 7:30 A. M. Parent Teacher Student Association Marilyn Comeaux President Marjorie Pugh Treasure Lois Hendricks Correspondence Secretary Sebrina Morris Correspondence Secretary Elizabeth Bell Recording Secretary Nathaniel Scott Parliamentarian Ethel McClure Historian Victor Gendrett Assistant Historian Vivian Parks Head of Awareness Committee