Message from Ms. Ibarra
Greetings Molina B-TECH family!
I can't believe we are about the hit the halfway mark of the semester! Several amazing things are happening here with the Molina B-TECH family and so many more exciting things to look forward to this semester!
As we go into week 9 of the semester and week 6 of Dallas College classes, please continue to monitor your grades and seek additional support when you need it. Remember you have a team of people who are rooting for you and your success! Reach out to your progress monitor, your counselor, or myself for any questions and/or support. This month we will continue to provide student support during after school tutoring and Saturday school. Let's finish the 9 weeks strong and continue to do better each day as we seek to successfully earn up to 60 college credit hours!
See the calendar below for important upcoming dates with Dallas ISD and Dallas College. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, and in the meantime look over our newsletter for important information regarding the Molina B-TECH program.
Let's make it a GREAT year!
Sincerely,
Yenny Ibarra
972 - 502 - 1084
Upcoming Dates
- Wednesday, October 2nd: 10th Grade Huddle
- Thursday, October 3rd: Flex 1 Drop Date
- Friday, October 4th: A-DAY
- End of 1st 9 Weeks
- Solorio's Birthday
- Deloitte Presentation - See Ms. Becerra for more information
- Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E Mentee Meeting
- Saturday, October 5th: DCCCD Saturday School
- Monday, October 7th: Beginning of 2nd 9 Weeks
- Tuesday, October 8th: CCMR Parent Engagement Night @ South Oak Cliff rom 6 - 8 PM (For families with students in grades 5th - 8th)
- Wednesday, October 9th: 9th & 10th Grade Huddle - Guest Speaker from UTD
- Thursday, October 10th - 11th: Student/Staff Holiday - Campus Closed
- Students with an in-person class @ MVC MUST attend classes as normal at Mountain View College, no exceptions. See your progress monitor for more information.
- Monday, October 14th: Professional Development Day / Campus closed to students.
- Students with an in-person class @ MVC MUST attend classes as normal at Mountain View College, no exceptions. See your progress monitor for more information.
- Wednesday, October 16th: 10th Grade Huddle
- Thursday, October 17th: Flex 1 Courses End & Homecoming Game @ 7 PM
- Friday, October 18th: A-DAY & 9th Grade Huddle
- Monday, October 21st: Flex 2 Courses Begin
- Tuesday, October 22nd: Parent Conference Night
- Wednesday, October 23rd:
- Ms. Russell's Birthday
- 10th Grade PSAT Testing
- Thursday, October 24th: 10th Grade Intuit Field Trip - See Ms. Becerra for more information
- Friday, OCtober 25th: B-DAY
- Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E Mentee Meeting
- WFC Career Exploration @ 11 AM - See Ms. Becerra for more information
- Saturday, October 26th: Saturday School
- Monday, October 28th:
- Flex 2 Cert Date
- 9th Grade Huddle
- Tuesday, October 29th: Seniors TSIA Testing - School Wide
- Wednesday, October 30th: 10th Grade Huddle
11th & 12th Grade Progress Monitors
Ms. Mendez - lizmendez@dallasisd.org
Mr. Vargas - ravargas@dallasisd.org
GPA & Grades Matter, WHY?!
What happens if your GPA falls below a 2.0? What if I don't pick up my GPA above a 2.0? See the image attached for more information from Dallas College regarding academic standing.
Try out this GPA calculator to see how getting a D or an F can affect your current GPA!
*You can find your current GPA on your Advising Report and/or see your progress monitor or counselor.
Ms. Russell
9th-12th Grade Counselor
(972) 502 - 1020
Mrs. Cortes
11th-12th Grade Counselor
(972) 502 - 1043
Carmin A.
Carmin was chosen as student of the month because she exemplifies the BTECH motto, Expect Excellence, in her work ethic and her positive attitude. She is a joy to have in class! Keep it up, Carmin!
Diego V.
Andrea E.
Andrea has exhibited great commitment to her academics by scoring A’s and B’s in her college classes. When faced with an issue she shows initiative by tackling the problem head on and sharing her knowledge with fellow classmates to uplift them in any way she can. She is a paragon of what it means to be a great student and great representative of our program.
Brandon S
Brandon has been excelling in all of his college courses since the start of the semester showing a strong commitment to academic growth. He’s managed to stay on track by meeting all due dates and scoring A’s and B’s in his classes. His positive energy and enthusiasm for learning is contagious, creating a motivating environment for those around him. He is always willing to lend a helping hand to his classmates, offering support and encouragement to help them succeed. Brandon sets a great example of what student of the month should be.
Marisol R.P
Marisol is consistently working hard and staying ahead in her college courses. She takes initiative in her studies, always making sure she’s prepared and focused on her college work. Her dedication has earned her A’s in all her classes, showing her strong commitment to success. She sets high standards for herself and consistently meets them through her effort and determination. Keep up the great work, Marisol!
Scholarship & Shoutout!
Huge Shoutout to the following BTECH students on moving forward in the Posse Scholarship process!! The Posse Scholarship identifies, recruits, and trains individuals with awesome leadership potential and provides these students with full-tuition scholarships from Posse’s partner colleges and universities. If you see these students, please congratulate them on this awesome accomplishment!
- Angela C
- Jordan M.A
- Ximena C
- Edward G.B
- Quetzalli
- Maggie N
- Kenny G.R
Early Decision Alumni Panel
ASP is hosting a virtual panel of students that recently applied Early Decision to college for our current students to join and ask any questions regarding the ED process! See the flyer for details on how your students should register.
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Early Decision is the best option for some of our students who want to be fully funded for college! A few Molina HS Alums will be on this call talking about their experience with Early Decision and how it has benefitted them and their families!
UT Austin Visit
The University of Texas at Austin was on Molina’s campus on Friday, September 13th to give an informational presentation! We had about 100 students in attendance (BTECH Juniors included)! The UT Austin representative covered lots of useful information on the application process as well as what life is like at UT. Hook ‘em!!
Smith College Visit
Smith College, a private, liberal-arts, women’s college, that meets 100% of its students’ demonstrated financial need (with no loans!) paid a visit to the Molina campus. We also had a Molina Alum (Andrea J.) from the Class of 2023 zoom in to tell the girls more about her experience at Smith! Shout-out to Quetzalli, Hanna, Karime, Pamela, Stefany, and Mariam for attending!
ASP College Kick-Off
ASP’s annual College Kick-off was Saturday, September 14th! At this event, students had the opportunity to attend workshops with some of the nation’s top universities such as Rice University, Brown University, and the University of Notre Dame. Some BTECH student favorites were Babson College, Bentley University, UT Austin, Smith College, Tufts University, University of Delaware, and Brown University.
Principal for the Day
Thank you, Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E!
We are grateful to be working with the Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E team! The students are actively participating in their weekly mentoring meetings. We are thankful for the impact that the program is making on our student's high school experience. The students meet weekly with their assigned mentor, and we also appreciate the Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E team's bi-weekly engagement, showing their continuous support and availability for the students.
Thank you to the Deloitte team!
Thank you, Intuit
Molina B-TECH juniors were invited to participate in the inaugural Intuit Scholar Program. The students enjoyed a full day of learning at Intuit's headquarters in Plano, TX, where they engaged in a variety of enriching activities and gained firsthand insights into the company’s operations. During their visit, the students actively participated in an engaging employee panel, where they had the chance to ask questions and learn directly from Intuit professionals about their career paths and experiences. They also took part in a hands-on activity where they created a small business concept, allowing them to apply their creativity and entrepreneurial skills. To round out the day, the students enjoyed a guided tour of Intuit's impressive campus, gaining insights into the company culture and work environment
Thank you to the JYSP team!
Molina B-TECH seniors were invited for their Fall campus tour at The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). During the visit, the students gained valuable insights from a full-time UTD professor, who shared important information about academic expectations and opportunities. The professor gave them impactful life advice, opened up, and shared her life trajectory. The students later engaged with current JYSP scholars, who provided firsthand accounts of their experiences and the college journey. Through these interactions, the students learned what it takes to be college-ready, and they are now equipped with the knowledge and motivation to confidently pursue their future educational goals. We are now more than ready to take our junior cohort to experience what JYSP has to offer.
Meet the Organization!
It is brought to you by students for students! Our fantastic B-TECH ambassadors have significant events for the 24-25 school year. Please stay updated on all the tremendous opportunities our students bring to campus student life.
Our ambassadors are a helping hand to the B-TECH teachers and administrators; they coordinate fun fundraisers, and to say the least, the organization is building our future leaders!
Salsa Competition Recap
We thank our student ambassadors and staff for coordinating our second annual salsa competition. We had a fantastic outcome when we sold our aguas frescas and snacks. The event hosted all Molina HS students and staff during all lunches on the day of the competition to try over 40 homemade salsas brought to you by students. Five outstanding winners took home a little prize to showcase their culinary skills.
Again, thank you for the fantastic support and donations. Let's also shout-out our Molina High School mariachi for supporting us by playing authentic Mexican hits.
Spanish CLEP Test
SENIORS: All seniors that have taken and passed the Spanish CLEP test should have received credit on their college transcripts. If the student has not received credit or received partial credit please have them contact Ms. Alanis. CONGRATULATIONS Class of 2023!
JUNIORS: CLEP testing will NOT be available during the summer. Parents, please encourage your student to test before the school year ends! Any juniors that are interested in taking the Spanish CLEP test should see Ms. Alanis to get started. It is imperative that they test as soon as possible so that any issues can be resolved before the start of their senior year.
Students, do not miss out on the opportunity to receive up to 11 college credit hours! For questions regarding CLEP testing please reach out to Ms. Alanis, calanis@dallasisd.org
TSIA Matters, WHY?!
- 9th-grade focus: Reading/Writing
- 10th-grade focus: Math
A passing score on the TSIA2 test IS REQUIRED in order to take most of the dual-credit courses on our Associate Degree crosswalks. Failure to pass TSIA may jepordize the completion of your associate's degree. Passing the TSIA2 is a graduation requirement!
SCORING STANDARDS -
English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) Standard:
- ELAR Score of 945+ AND Essay Score of 5 – 8
OR - ELAR Score under 945 AND ELAR Diagnostic Level of 4 – 6 AND Essay Score of 5 - 8
- 950+
OR - Math Score Under 950 AND Math Diagnostic Level of 6
Molina B-TECH
Email: yeibarra@dallasisd.org
Website: https://www.dallasisd.org/domain/16977
Location: 2355 Duncanville Rd, Dallas, TX 75211, USA
Phone: 972-502-1169
Twitter: @molinabtech_