Manor New Technology High School

Students shared the success story  of Manor at the recently held ECS Conference in Austin Overview Manor New Technology High School is modeled after an existing New Tech High School in Sacramento. Project Based Learning (PBL) is the major vehicle of instruction. PBL as a vehicle for instruction is based on the fact that students learn better when they see relevance of skills or content. PBL is an approach that presents curricular objectives, based on state standards, as a search for relevant or useful knowledge or skills. Vision and Mission: Manor New Technology High will prepare students for the global society through the articulation of mathematics, science, and technology. The initiative will Provide a rigorous, well-rounded education with an emphasis in mathematics, science and technology core curriculums. Establish a personalized college and work ready culture that promotes increased post-secondary educational opportunities. Provide innovative instructional focus for teachers and leadership. Strengthen the community involvement in order to create partnerships for programs and internship opportunities for students and teachers. Highlights                                                                     News Texas STEM Academy (T-STEM) New Technology Network School Teacher Advancement School (TAP) Apple Distinguished School Certified Project Lead the Way School TEA Recognized Campus 100% Project Based Learning School Trimester Schedule Students graduate with 36 credits: 6 Science Credits, 5 Math Credits, and 2 credits of Engineering Minimum. 50 hours of Community Service, Senior Capstone Project, and a Digital Portfolio TEA Recognized Campus Highest Value Added Performance of a 5 awarded to a campus for student achievement by SAS/TAP 97.4 Attendance Rate 100% Teacher Retention two consecutive years Outperformed State averages in all Content Assessed No Academic Requirements to attend Blind Lottery Public High School Manor Wins National Video Award Back to School:  Manor paveing the way of the future Manor Participates in Breaking Ranks 2010 Showcase Manor Joins Ranks of Apple Distinguished Schools Manor's Think College Videos If these walls could talk Slacker Hunter Think College Commercial Key Partners TEA New Technology High School Network and Foundation Samsung Applied Materials Freescale Semin-Conductors Apple Computer Dell Computers O'Connell-Robertson Architecture, Engineering & Design University of Texas: UTeach Program Texas Tech University University of Texas Charles A. Dana Center E3 Alliance Mind OH! 117 Media Manor Education Foundation

Initiative: T-STEM   Areas of Specialty: ·   Project-Based Learning ·   Technology Integration If Walls Could Talk Videos: All about Manor New Tech  What makes Manor Different? School Opening In the News New Tech's Website Resources Learning Tour Service Level: 9th and 10th grades   Demographics: Students: 316  African-American: 22% Asian: 1% Hispanic: 44% White: 32% Low Socio-Economic: 56%   Website Location: 312 Murray Avenue PO Box 359 Manor, Texas 78653 512.278.4000   Contact Person: Steven Zipkes, Principal 512.278.4875