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SCHOLARS ACADEMY

Mission Statement: The Scholars Academy seeks to provide a diverse group of highly motivated students with a truly world-class secondary education that prepares them for life in a global scholarly community.Slide2

Mr. Guthrie: Lead teacher Scholars Academy

Mrs. Larkin: AP for Scholars AcademyMr. Rodriguez: IB CoordinatorMrs. Erickson: IB/Scholars SecretaryMrs. Williams: Scholars Academy CounselorMrs. Sahwell

: CAP Advisor

Mrs. Shelley Groff: Parent Advisory BoardScholars Student BoardScholars/IB Office—Room 708305-532-4515 ext. 2708dguthrie@dadeschools.net

WELCOME!Slide3

Colleges are getting much more rigorous in their admission requirements.

Admission has become more highly competitive.Scholars students should take a rigorous schedule of classes to have the best opportunity for successful acceptance.Research shows a correlation in completing the HIGHEST level of courses and college admission.

Need For Rigor in High SchoolSlide4

High School Course Rigor

When researchers control for as many observable characteristics as are available, they find a consistent positive association between curricular intensity and the following: Student test scores (Attewell

and

Domina 2008),High school graduation (Schneider, Swanson, and Riegle-Crumb 1998)College entry (Long et al. 2012)Type of college entry (Attewell

and Domina 2008)College grades (Klopfenstein and Thomas 2009)

College graduation, (Adelman 2006;

Attewell

and

Domina

2008)Wages (Altonji 1995; Rose and Betts 2004).

Academic

Preparation

for College

Evidence on the Importance of Academic Rigor in High School

Michal

Kurlaender

, Associate Professor of Education, University of California at Davis

Jessica S. Howell, Executive Director of Policy Research, The College BoardSlide5

HS Diploma Enrolled in College Enrolled in Highly

Selective 4 – Year College

Basic Math or Pre-Algebra 61.3% 30.4% 0.2%

Algebra I, Geometry,

or Algebra II 86.3% 61.5% 2.7%

Trigonometry, Statistics,

or PreCalculus 98.6% 89.3% 18.9% Calculus 99.6% 97.3% 52.2%

Typical Example of Rigorous Course Selection:

From US DOE Longitudinal Study:

Source:

Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Education Longitudinal Study of 2002

(ELS : 2002).Slide6

SA students should strongly consider taking the most rigorous courses in all core areas.Calculus and Physics are highly recommended and required for STEM

AP and IB are preferred over dual-enrollmentShow how you “stand out” in leadership and community serviceTest scores are importantCollege writing ability and character qualities are predicted from your essay

What Highly Selective Institutions Recommend: Slide7

Must take English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language all 4 years, regardless of FLVS or summer classes

Must complete Math through PreCalculusMust take a minimum of 1 AP class in 9th grade (AP World History) in the classroom

Must take a minimum of 1 AP class in 10

th grade (AP European History) in the classroomMust take a minimum of 2 AP classes in each of the 11th and 12

th gradesRequired AP classes cannot be taken

online

IB Diploma students meet the requirements

Scholars Academy Requirements:Slide8

Scholars Academy students must maintain a 3.0 un-weighted GPA (B average) in each of their core subjects.Students falling below a B average are placed on academic probation and must improve performance by the next year to remain in the program.

Seniors who fail to maintain a B average in their core subjects will not receive a SA graduation cord.GPA Requirement:Slide9

Forms will be distributed next week during your English class.

You should have a SA form which is different from the general subject selection form.You will have until January to complete the form properly.You need to get your current teachers to help recommend classes and sign your forms.Choose electives in order of preference.Sign and have your parent sign.

English classes will meet with each counselor during articulation in January to turn in forms.

Subject Selection for Next Year:Slide10

All AP and Honors classes will now require a signed red or white “ticket” from your current teacher that recommends you for the class.

If you have 6 AP and Honors classes, you will have 6 tickets attached.All AP classes require an AP contract that is signed by you and your parent and attached.All FLVS classes, including summer, MUST BE APPROVED by your counselor and also include a contract that must be signed concerning completion time.

New Forms This Year:Slide11

Students are expected to carefully consider and honor their requests for classes.

There will be NO SCHEDULE CHANGES made next year.We will not switch students from an AP level class to honors because these classes are filled to maximum capacity due to class size rules.Seniors will be given preference for FLVS classes during school hours.

FLVS classes taken over the summer must be approved and completed at least 2 weeks prior to the opening of school.

Importance of Subject Selection:Slide12

Academies and lead teachers will be available in the media center 9

th and 10th graders will attend during their English classOthers may attend during lunchAcademy Fair Dec. 16-17Slide13

Given out next week in English classes and returned during articulation in January.

Typical SA Subject Selection Form:Slide14
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Copies of the SA curriculum are available online and on the handout you received.Slide17

Current students in grade 10 may apply for the IB Diploma Programme

for grades 11-12Applications are currently available online or in the SA/IB Office, Room 708 – Due Jan 10thIf considering IB:Italian is currently not offered in IB

Pre-Calculus must be completed to qualify for Mathematics (Alg. 2 students enter Math Studies)

Chemistry must be completed to qualify for IB Chemistry (Biology students enter IB Biology)AP Gov/Econ is a recommended elective for students wanting IB in grade 10.IB Schedules will be completed individually once accepted into the program.

IB Diploma ProgrammeSlide18

SA students may choose between the IB Diploma Programme

or continue with the SA curriculum and AP classes in grades 11-12.A student may choose a variety of individual AP classes based on his/her strengths. AP test over one year’s material More elective choicesIB curriculum includes six areas of study, Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, CAS

Balanced, rigorous program in all areas

IB tests in grade 12 cover two year’s materialBoth AP and IB classes count the same in weighted GPA and may receive college credit with passing test scores.Differences between IB and APSlide19

Newsletter:

Scholars Scribe

Available at the MBSH website:

miamibeachhigh.schoolwires.com Slide20

Subject selection sheets next week Academy Fair: December 16 - 17

Articulation: January 7 – 24 (by English class)Scholars Applications for 8th graders due by January 10IB Applications for 10th graders due by January 10

Boat Show parent volunteers: sign up to represent Scholars Academy/ IB at the PTSA website under the Boat Show Volunteer tab

Important Dates:Slide21

Thanks for your continued support!

Contact the Scholars Office or email us individually with questions…