South Texas ISD Science Academy
Counseling Department
Science Academy Counseling Department Mission
Science Academy counselors invest our time to ensure that our students excel in-and-out of the classroom, by providing mentoring opportunities to provide the academic assistance needed to tackle STISD's challenging course curriculum.
Counselors provide social and personal guidance in addition to assisting students as they plan for post-secondary success and are prepared to lead at the collegiate level and in their future careers once they graduate.
Feel free to reach out to us via email.
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Counselors | Social WorkerMrs. Nancy Talavera | Counseling Department SecretaryMrs. Kristen De Leon |
Counselors
Personal Success Plan
Click on the link to begin your Personal Success Plan. This tool will assist you as you navigate through the next four years at Science Academy. https://bit.ly/32vF3oh
Plan of Action Form
https://bit.ly/2Z425jO
Academic Success Tracker
https://bit.ly/2ZHlEyG
Course Sequence
https://bit.ly/3bNmuPv
Dual Enrollment Opportunities
STC Dual Academies
High achieving high school juniors have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree from STC while they complete their high school graduation requirements in the following areas:
- Dual Enrollment Medical Science Academy (DEMSA)
- Dual Enrollment Engineering Academy (DEEA)
- Dual Enrollment Criminal Justice Academy (DECJA)
- Dual Enrollment Business Administration Academy (DEBAA)
- Dual Enrollment Teaching Academy (DETA)
- Dual Enrollment Pharmacy Academy (DEPA)
UT Austin OnRamps
Science Academy has partnered with UT Austin to provide our students with dual enrollment opportunities. Projected courses for 2021-2022 are English 1301, English 1302, Arts and Entertainment Technology and Earth and Space Science.
UTRGV
Students can earn dual credit with UTRGV.Community Service
Giving back to your community is an important component of character development. Community service is highly recommended for our students. Hours must be done between grades 9th through 12th. Seventy-five (75) hours are required to be completed by senior year in order to be recognized at his/her graduating ceremony. The hours completed per month are due at the end of each month. Email letters and hour logs to your counselor.
Community Service Guidelines
Community Service Opportunities
https://www.volunteersotx.org/
Clubs and Organizations
Science Academy offers a wide range of clubs and organizations to help get you connected with students with whom you share interests. Clubs and organizations also provide excellent opportunities for enrichment and leadership.
Follow the link for the 2020-2021 list of approved Science Academy clubs and organizations:
Student Resources


