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 student discipline and 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 each teacher and staff member at KSAT is to
help students benefit to the greatest degree possible from this magnet
school program. The curriculum and daily lessons are designed to motivate,
challenge, and guide the students to become disciplined and self-guided
learners. Teacher lesson plans and homework are posted on the magnet web
site so that parents can stay informed. We are committed to monitoring
each student’s progress carefully to assure that they continue to
perform at the same high level of achievement they reached in the past.
Parents participated in the decision to send their children to Krueger
to experience this special program; therefore, they will be kept informed
regularly of their child’s progress according to KSAT’s Academic
Intervention Plan.
The Zeros Aren't Permitted Program helps students recover academically
from low grades and/or missing assignments. For example, if your child
did not turn in an assignment (left it at home or forgot to do the work,
etc.), then he or she could attend an after-school ZAP session where the
grade can be made up and re-submitted to the teacher for partial credit.
Before and after school tutoring is also available upon request.
KSAT has its own assigned counselor who is actively involved with students
and parents throughout the middle years.
Extra-curricular Activities
KSAT students compete in middle school athletics, University Interscholastic League Academic and Fine Arts competitions and other club competitions. The Youth Applied Technology Program (YATP) provides a variety of after school club activities for students in all middle school grades. KSAT students have made significant contributions to these programs and have been fortunate enough to have been coached and directed by accomplished teachers.
Eligibility to Attend
KSAT recruits fifth, sixth, and seventh grade students who reside in the North East Independent School District. Students are eligible to transfer to KSAT mid-year or after their sixth and seventh grade year.
Admission Criteria
Students are evaluated for admission to KSAT by using a “whole student” process. The following areas are evaluated: standardized test scores, G.P.A., and conduct. Once you have completed the front side of the application, your school counselor will complete the aforementioned data and forward the application to the KSAT Counselor. Admission is on a “rolling basis.” Early applicants have a greater chance of acceptance if they meet the minimum requirements.
Transportation
Students accepted to the Krueger Middle School magnet programs qualify for free busing to KMS from one of the NEISD middle schools. Parents are responsible to have students at their designated middle schools to be transported in the morning, and then students will be returned to that middle school after class. Please refer to the NEISD Transportation Department for specific schedules. If the student lives within the KMS attendance area, then he or she qualifies for traditional bus transportation to and from school if the residence is more than 2 miles away from the campus.
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.