ACE Program

Thank you for your interest in the ACE Program at Paredes Middle School! The Paredes ACE program strives to offer various extracurricular clubs on campus before or after school. The purpose of the ACE Program is to provide support for programs that focus on STEM, Fine Arts, or physical education.

Participation is not a requirement, but we encourage all students to explore their interests by attending various clubs and programs. We also partner with the campus to create parent events and we co-host a variety of activities throughout the semester.

ACE continues to keep safety, high-quality programs, and attentive staff our top priorities. Above all, we want students to have fun and enjoy engaging clubs!

I look forward to another amazing school year!

~ Ms. Taylin Ramirez

• Each student must have an application on file in order to participate in any of the classes.
• Late-activity school buses are available for students who qualify.
• Students must be currently enrolled at Paredes MS in order to participate in ACE.
• Once an application is submitted, students must sign up to attend clubs.
• Information about clubs (days, times, location, etc.) will be posted around campus.
• Students may be dismissed from the program if they no longer attend clubs or program.

Each ACE Austin campus must meet certain grant requirements, and if these requirements are not met, funding may be reduced or eliminated.

Some of ACE Paredes Requirements:

• 80 students for 60 days of participation during the school year
• Weeks of operation: Fall = 16 weeks; Spring = 18 weeks; Summer = 25 days
• A jump-start program for rising 6th-8th grade students

For further information, you can contact Taylin Ramirez at taylin.ramirez@austinisd.org.

Dates:

Fall - August 26th - December 18th

Days of the week

Mondays thru Fridays

Times:

7:00 am - 8:00 am*

3:50 pm - 5:30 pm

Important: Students must attend programs in both the Fall and Spring semesters to qualify for ACE Summer Camp.

* Morning Clubs are not always available.

Students are not "officially" accepted into the program. The application shows that students are interested in attending, and they have permission from their parents to stay for classes. Once an application has been completed, students can sign up for the class they want to attend. If I am not able to see your student's application online, I will reach out to their guardian.

2. How do I know what classes are offered and on which days?

Posters with information about classes will be hung around the campus. There will also be announcements during advisory. Classes that ACE supports are also posted on the ACE Website and Smore page.

3. How does my student choose their classes?

On the first day of the class they wish to attend, the students will report to the classroom after school and ask to join. It's that easy! Please note: If classes are too full, students will have to choose another activity on campus or leave campus after dismissal.

3. Does my student have to go to activities every day?

No. Students only attend activities on the days their classes are held. They will not be penalized for not coming on "off" days. If a student no longer attends the class, they will be removed from the roster in order to allow other students to participate.

4. Are the classes the same every semester?

Yes and no. Some classes continue on into the next semester depending on whether or not there is a student request for the class or a campus need. If there is low attendance in a class, that class may be canceled due to low or no attendance mid-semester.

5. Does the ACE Program run during school holidays and teacher in-service days?

No. ACE follows the academic calendar for the most part including holidays, in-service days, etc. The only exception is summer. ACE offers a summer program during June to students depending on eligibility. The ACE Program also starts late and ends early based on grant requirements and funding.

Hello, Puma Family! I have worked as the ACE Site Coordinator at Paredes Middle School for more than 5 years. My goal is to provide programs for the students and families of Paredes. Programs include daily classes, social events, and academic or enrichment field trips. As a Program Director, my goals is to create programs that encourage students to explore their interests and to provide opportunities for them to build their leadership skills.

I earned a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in Family Studies. During my career, I have always enjoyed the aspects of my job that incorporated counseling and guidance, in addition to supporting students and/or family members in regards to building social-emotional skills.

Outside of ACE, I enjoy spending time with my family, taking hikes with my poodle mix Alex Lee, as well as, painting and traveling around the world.

Email: taylin.ramirez@austinisd.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/austinisd.org/ace-program-paredes/home
Phone: (512) 841-6800