Change from Elementary to Academy (PK-8th):
• Communications and mentorships with UTSA and San Antonio College

   currently exists.
• The current Travis Elementary Principal is an assistant professor in the

   UTSA system.
• There is space for an additional 85 students. These spaces will be for

   enrollment of 6th, 7th, 8th grades and transfer students.
• The parents of an enrolled student shall contractually agree to their

   commitment and involvement in the academy.

Financial Impact on the District:
• Minimal staff impact, since the majority of the required staff exists at

   William B. Travis Elementary School.
• The District's coffers could receive additional yearly revenue with increased

   student enrollment, grants and sponsored technology equipment.
• Will develop a positive response to future roll-back or bond elections.
• No additional school construction required.

Academic Studies:
• THINK GREEN
   To teach each child thru studies that promote the requirements to prosper

    in the future environmentally sensitive world.
• THINK TECHNOLOGY
   To teach each child how technology (not only computers) can be utilized

    to achieve education excellence thru creative thinking.
• THINK CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
   A combination of high expectations, development of team work, and

   building self-reliance will teach the child to be prepared not only to

   achieve high academics but also meet the challenges in their future lives.
         Self reliance
         Respect
         Community involvement
         High ethical morals & integrity

Community Based
• Partnership with local agencies, businesses, and community leaders

   will be created.
• Public School of choice for entire city of San Antonio, city-wide open 

  enrollment.

 
“Our children’s education should be not only our priority, but our passion.”