About KSAT
Krueger School of Applied Technologies (KSAT), is an applied technology, school-within-a-school magnet program centered around Aerospace themes and housed at Krueger Middle School, North East ISD, in San Antonio, Texas. Students' core courses are Pre-AP and designed with rigor to prepare them for advanced high school studies that in turn will enable them to expand their college admission opportunities.
Students who qualify for the NEISD Gifted and Talented program will be placed in the appropriate English and math classes that are taught by KSAT teachers.
Philosophy
Challenging students to excel is a continuous process and the earlier this starts, the more acclimated students will be for future academic rigor. KSAT challenges students to excel by providing a curriculum that is rigorous, exciting and meaningful. This middle school magnet program is unique because the derivation of curriculum focuses on relevant application of learned concepts through a holistic approach known as subject integration. Simply put, KSAT brings all of the academic subjects together so that students see the relevancy to each other, and through hands-on activities, students apply these concepts to real-world projects. All of this is done so that “relevancy” (authentic & practicable engagement) can be established in traditional, classic academics. Teamwork, self-discipline, and a desire to learn are cultivated by this approach. Building rockets, robots, radios, and pyramids are a few of the hands-on activities students will complete. Additionally, class trips and guest speakers reinforce learning and make it fun.
Structure
The Magnet School Director who reports to the campus principal leads KSAT. The Director is responsible for KSAT instructional leadership. Each grade level consists of a team of teachers and a Team Leader. The Team Leader works closely with the Director and is responsible for managing the day-to-day team activities. A Counselor is assigned specifically to KSAT who works with the Counseling Department and the Director.
Academic Support
The goal of teachers and staff members in the magnet program is to help students benefit to the greatest degree possible from these programs. The curricula and daily lessons are designed to motivate and challenge students while guiding them to become disciplined learners. To keep the parents informed and up to date the teachers post daily homework assignments, upcoming test, and other major events on their individual webpage. The magnet programs at Krueger are committed to each student’s success, and carefully monitor all students’ progress to ensure that he or she receives necessary support.
Extra-curricular Activities
Magnet school students have opportunities to participate in University Interscholastic League, athletic, academic and fine arts programs. The Youth Applied Technology Program (YATP) provides the most extensive variety of after-school clubs for students in all middle school grades free of charge. Some of the clubs are: Robotics, Science Olympiad, Aviation, Broadcasting, Judo, Advanced Rocketry, Soccer, and Digital Animation. Students have the opportunity to compete in several local, state, and national competitions as part of the Robotics and Rocketry clubs. Magnet school students make significant contributions to these programs and are coached and directed by accomplished teachers. The KIN after school program is also available on campus for a minimal charge.
Eligibility to Attend
KSAT recruits fifth, sixth, and seventh grade students who reside in the North East Independent School District boundaries. Students are eligible to transfer to KSAT mid-year or after their sixth and seventh grade year.
Admission Criteria
KSAT uses an admissions rubric to evaluate student grades, exceptional standardized test scores, attendance and conduct. Students who meet the criteria are selected for the program. To have your child considered for admission to the magnet program at Krueger Middle School, you will need to complete the enclosed application and return it to your child’s counselor. Your child’s school counselor will forward the application to the Magnet School office. Students anticipating a move into NEISD need to send the application directly to Krueger Middle School.
Transportation
Students accepted to the Krueger Middle School magnet program qualify for free bussing to KMS from one of the NEISD middle schools. Parents are responsible for having their children at their designated middle schools, where a bus will shuttle them to KMS in the mornings and then back to the home middle school in the afternoons. Please refer to the NEISD Transportation Department for specific schedules. If the student lives within the KMS attendance area and more than two miles away from the campus, then he or she qualifies for traditional bus transportation.
For more information about the admissions process, please contact the K-SAT Counselor, Donna Hammock, at 210-650-1350 or e-mail her at lhamma@neisd.net.