Transforming to a Culture of Universal Achievement

San Jacinto and Amarillo College

Partnership

San Jacinto

Amarillo College

Partnership

Why Partner?

• We want our students and parents to see college as a real option.

• Our challenge is to embed the culture of achievement into our school and community, and to make the dream of college become a reality.

• With all of the symbolism and daily dialogue concerning college, we must ensure that this becomes more than just mere rhetoric.

Why Partner?

• Benefit both students and parents.

• Bridge the cultural barriers that keep people from stepping on a college campus.

• Expand the presence of Amarillo College throughout the community.

• Spread the message and the offerings of Amarillo College to those who can benefit.

Offerings for Parents

• Our parents can actually get a GED by working on our campus.

• Our parents can receive college counseling at San Jacinto.

• Our parents can work to acquire the English language at San Jacinto.

San Jacinto Students at AC

• Frequent Field Trips to Amarillo

• College Environment

• Experience Classrooms

• Utilize Science Labs

• Attend Arts events

• Provide Art Work, Science Work, and other Items for Displays

• Parent Nights at AC

• KACV TV

Amarillo College at San Jacinto

• College and Career Fair

• AC Faculty and Students-Work Studies

• Volunteers in After School Programs-(Biology Club, Badger Hearts, Blue Blazers, Robotics, Arts, Music and Drama)

• Art students do demonstrations and activities

• Faculty and Students-Specific Talks and Academic Demonstrations

• Faculty and Students-Mentoring Specifically in Academic Interests

• AC Representatives at every San Jacinto Event