Austin

1700 Dumble • Houston, Texas 77023Tel: 713-924-1600 • Fax: 713-924-1152

Stephen Fuller

To teach is to

touch a life forever.

Austin Mustangs

Award-WinningActivities

Visit our site at:http://hs.houstonisd.org/AustinHS/

School Spirit

Sonic BoomMarching Band

One Act PlayCompetition

Inspiring Teachers

1700 Dumble Houston, Texas 77023

More than 50 different campus clubs and extracurricular activities

TeachingProfessions

H i g H S c H o o l FoR

Cheerleading Drumline DECA Emeralds Drill TeamFlag Team JROTC Choir Envy Drama DebateNewspaper Yearbook FFA LULAC FTA FBLA

Math Academic Achievers National Honor SocietyAspiring Youth Program Science Christian

Class Committees Football Volleyball Softball BaseballSoccer Basketball Track Tennis Beautification ChessBest Buddies Cinco de Mayo Crimestoppers Poetry

UIL Academics Student Council CATE

Applying to AHSTP

Students are evaluated on their conduct, attendancerecord, test scores, and academic performance in theseventh and eighth grades. Candidates should turn in a Magnet application complete with seventh-gradetest scores (STARR and Stanford 10), seventh- andeighth-grade report cards, immunization record, proof of HISD residency, and HISD permanent record to the Magnet Office in room A201.

Transportation to AHSTPLocated two miles east of Downtown Houston, HISDbus transportation is available for qualifying HISD students. Details are available in the Magnet Office.AHSTP is also conveniently located on the METRObus line.

Information about AHSTPIf you have any questionsabout applying or would like to visit AHSTP, pleasecontact the Magnet Office at 713-924-1600. We will behappy to assist you.

are waiting for you.

Become a MightyMustang!

In addition to a well round-ed Magnet and college-preparatory curriculum,Austin offers a variety ofsports and extra-curricularactivities that complete astudent’s educationalexperience.

Innovative Curriculum and Activities

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I–45 Gulf Frwy.

Lawndale

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Lockwood Austin

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Lockwood

Scott

Dumble

Jorge L. ArredondoPrincipal

It is the policy of the Houston Independent School District not to discriminate on thebasis of age, color, handicap or disability, ancestry, national origin, marital status, race,religion, sex, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identityand/or gender expression in its educational or employment programs and activities.

These objectives are achieved not only through class work, butalso through a variety of guest speakers and lectures, field trips,cultural events, teaching observations, and field experiences.

Sequence of Teaching Professions Courses

9th Grade Principles of Education and Training

10th Grade Human Growth and Development

11th Grade Instructional Practice in Education and Training

12th Grade Practicum in Education & Training

Our Teaching ProfessionsStudents Participate in:

Service Projects

Character Education

Public Speaking Training

Technology Training for Educators

SAT and ACT Preparation

College Counseling

Educational Field Trips

Internships at Local Schools

Collaborative Activities and Trainingswith Local Universities

Distinguished Recognition atGraduation Time

About Austin HSTP

Introduced in 1982, Austin High School for Teaching Professionswas the first high school teacher preparation program of its kindin the nation. Today, our teaching magnet continues to lead theway in teacher development by offering a challenging and rigorous college-preparatory schedule along with a series of specialized education courses that expose students to the teachingprofession and related educational careers. Students at AustinHigh School experience the challenges and rewards of teaching in variety of settings. The primary mission of this four-year highschool program is to encourage and prepare college-bound students to enter the professional field of education.

Our program objectives include promoting and enhancing a positive image of the teaching profession; attracting talented students of various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds into educational careers; increasing awareness of the broad career opportunities and expanded job related tasks of educators by providing students with extensive field experiences and observations in various settings; acquainting students with the cultural diversity of an urban environment; encouraging and training students to keep abreast of current and emerging research and technology and their impact on the educational community; projecting strategies and providing opportunities for students to translate and apply theories to actual classroom practice; facilitating access to institutions of higher education among students who might not otherwise have such opportunities; and improving educators and the public in the encouragement and preparation of future teachers.

Business InformationManagement with iPadMobile LearningTechnologies

Business InformationManagement 1 & 2

Principles of Technology

Computer Technician

Telecommunications

Human Growth &Development (AnEducational MagnetCourse)

Logistics (Maritime)

Psychology

Sociology

Career Preparation 1 - ACollege & CareerPreparation Class withPracticum (Paid InternshipWork Experiences)

Engineering Design andPresentation 1 & 2

Dual Credit Courses

The Magnet FacultyThe Magnet faculty for the Austin High School for TeachingProfessions epitomizes great teachers. Our Magnet teachers serve as excellent role models for future educators by modelingsuperb teaching in their classrooms, exhibiting their commitmentto students on a daily basis, and sharing their passion for high-quality education with our students.

Advanced Academics Program The Advanced Placement Program is a nationally recognized college-preparatory program that offers students a chance to earncollege credit within the structure and support of a high schoolclassroom. Stephen F. Austin High School offers a variety of Pre-AP and AP classes to meet the needs of its Magnet andVanguard students. Additionally, through a partnership betweenHISD and the Houston Community College, junior and seniorstudents may enroll in a dual credit course, which is a collegecourse taken by a high school student for which the studentearns both college and high school credit.

Pre-AP Courses AP CoursesAlgebra I & II Art History StatisticsBiology Biology U.S. Gov’t & PoliticsChemistry Calculus AB U.S. HistoryEnglish I & II Chemistry World HistoryGeometry English Language & CompositionPhysics English Literature & Composition Pre-Calculus Environmental Science Studio Art European HistoryWorld Geography Macroeconomics

Physics B Spanish LanguageSpanish LiteratureStudio Art