Advanced Academic Programs
Bedichek Middle School
Why Bedichek?
Bedichek is Austin's only AVID National Demonstration School. As such, 350 students receive the academic support of the AVID Elective and AVID instructional strategies are utilized schoolwide.
The Crockett High School Vertical Team also boasts home to the nation's only pre-K through 12 Entrepreneurship program, StudentInc.
Students may participate in the program that best fits their academic qualifications and personal interests. However, it is possible for a student to participate in all three special programs.
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Einstein, Jr.
Einstein Jr. is a complete advanced academic program at Bedichek that offers advanced level core classes with a focus on inquiry and real world application of lessons. Students work with technology and project based lessons mirror what they will be expected to do in a career setting.
Students work at an accelerated pace in all core classes. For instance, in Einstein Jr. math students will take Algebra by their 7th grade year and High School Geometry by 8th grade. Einstein Jr. students also take 8th grade science in 7th grade and High School Environmental Systems in 8th grade.
This fast-paced advanced program pushes students to unlock their potential. Successful completion of the Einstein Jr. program will result in acceptance into Crockett High School’s highly recognized Einstein program which dual enrolls students in college level Mathematics and English classes, allowing them to earn both high school and college credit at the University of Texas beginning their junior year.
We look forward to working hardwith you and your family!
AVID
AVID is an elective course designed for highly motivated students who see college in their future. AVID students make average-high grades, consistently pass assessments, and make a commitment to achieve excellence in school as they work toward achieving their goal of being the first in their family to attend a four-year college or university.
The AVID curriculum addresses critical reading and writing, note-taking, research, and organizational strategies. Students must be willing to take advanced math courses in 6th and 7th grade and Algebra I in 8th grade. AVID students commit to bringing completed
Tutorial Request Forms to class twice weekly and will meet with a college student for tutorials in their academic courses twice each week.
AVID students will have a number of opportunities to tour university campuses and they learn what college is all about.
Entrepreneurship
StudENT Inc. is America’s first pre-k through 12 entrepreneurship program. This program focuses on developing job skills that every company is looking for: creativity, resilience, public speaking, collaboration and many more.
Students in this program are on an advanced math track to take Algebra 1 in the 8th grade. Starting in the 6th grade, students attend classes in a cohort to learn advanced mathematical skills layered with business practices. In 7th and 8th grade these students will extend their knowledge through their math, social studies, and English classes. These courses utilize project based learning and focus on developing students’ reading, writing, and computation skills to achieve real world business competencies.
In addition, students will have the opportunity to take elective courses designed to build business skills and practices such as marketing, advertising, public speaking, creativity, coding and budgeting.
Students in the program will work as a team to run a real business - the Bedichek Spirit Store. Students will create ideas for products, conduct marketing research on campus with other students, order products, present the items in the school store, and sell the merchandise. Students take payment, write receipts, and keep track of inventory.
The Entrepreneurship program will continue to Crockett High School where students will continue to take advanced courses with their cohort and cultivate their entrepreneurial mindset.
Advanced Academics Applications DUE!
If submitting via mail, please send to:
Danielle Sanchez, Advanced Academics Coordinator
Bedichek Middle School
6800 Bill Hughes Road
Austin, TX 78745
Application may be downloaded here:
http://bedichekbobcats.org/sites/default/files/Advanced%20Academics%20App.pdf