TOMBALL I.S.D. 2012-2013 DR. JOAN SLATER MR. CHRIS SCOTT Accelerated and Pre-AP Program.
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Transcript of TOMBALL I.S.D. 2012-2013 DR. JOAN SLATER MR. CHRIS SCOTT Accelerated and Pre-AP Program.
TOMBALL I.S.D.2012-2013
DR. JOAN SLATERMR. CHRIS SCOTT
Accelerated and Pre-AP Program
Advanced Placement Program – Tomball High School
College level course content
Course and instructor approved by College Board
Rigorous academics
Four core areas + music theory and art
Open to all students who are interested in rigorous
coursework
Prepare students for the AP exam associated with
the course
Pre-advanced/Accelerated Placement
Courses offered in all four core areas
Built on core academic curriculum
Academically advanced
Aligned with AP course descriptions generated by
College Board
Pre-advanced Placement/Accelerated Courses
Developed with a concentration on building student
capacity to understand rigorous content
Developed to prepare students for Advanced Placement
classes at the high school level (Gr. 11 & 12).
Developed to prepare students for PSAT and SAT testing
More rigorous academic activities included
Will appropriately challenge students
ELA courses - More mature reading material is included.
Math/Science
Students seeking placement in Accelerated math
or science will be screened using the following
criteria: Stanford 10 Achievement Test for Math and/or Science (4 pt. maximum – administered the week after spring break for grades 6-7 and given the week after
STAAR test for 5th grade.)
M Star Algebra Readiness Screener (3 pt. maximum)
Report Card Grades (2 pt. maximum -cumulative through the 3rd 9-wk period at intermediate
and through the 5th 6-wk. period at junior high school)
Teacher Recommendation (1 pt. maximum)
Math/Science
A student who is interested in enrolling in Accelerated
Science must qualify for Accelerated Math.
A student who wishes to enroll in Accelerated Math is
not required to take Accelerated Science; however,
each student is encouraged to take both courses
especially if the student’s interests are in a STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
field.
ELA/Social Studies
Students seeking placement in Pre-AP English or Social
Studies will be screened using the following criteria:
Stanford 10 Achievement Test for Reading and/or Social
Science (4 pt. maximum – administered the week after spring break for grades 6-7 and given the
week after STAAR test for 5th grade.)
Gates Mac Ginitie Reading Assessment (3 pt. maximum)
Report Card Grades – (2 pt. maximum -cumulative through the 3rd 9-wk period at intermediate and through the 5th 6-wk. period at
junior high school)
Teacher Recommendation (1 pt. maximum)
ELA/Social Studies
A student who is interested in enrolling in Pre-AP
Social Studies must qualify for Pre-AP English.
Students who choose to take Pre-AP English are
not required to take Pre-AP Social Studies.
Students who choose to take Pre-AP Social Studies
must enroll in Pre-AP English.
Minimum Placement Score
Students must earn a minimum of 8 pts. on the screening in order to qualify for accelerated classes.
Gifted and Talented Students
Students already identified as GT in the area for
which advanced course placement is sought are
exempt from Stanford 10 testing if the Stanford 10
scores on file in that area were recorded within the
last two years.
Gifted Education and Pre-AP/Accelerated Classes
Gifted education continues at the 6th grade level
through 12th grade, but the delivery of services
becomes more tied to the content area as the years
go on.
Gifted students are co-seated with Pre-AP students.
The curriculum for Pre-AP is followed in the GT
classes, as well. There is no separate GT
curriculum for Pre-AP.
Gifted Education and Pre-AP/Accelerated Classes
Differentiation for the gifted occurs within the
classes.
Students are provided time to work together as
stated in the state plan for gifted education.
Performance Standards Project (PSP) is a product
of the GT curriculum at the 6th grade level, and it is
embedded in the curriculum.
Choosing the Best Learning Path
The ultimate goal for a student’s education is to
achieve academic success so that lifelong learning
will be desired.
Each student has his/her own profile.
One path is not better than the other; one will just
suit one child better than it will suit another.
Profile of a Successful Pre-AP/Accelerated Student
Reflect on this criteria:
Professes interest in subject selected
Excellent study skills and habits
Carefully considers time commitments
Asks questions and participates in class
Perseveres when faced with challenging material
Pre-AP/Accelerated Student
Asks for assistance when needed
Plans and works ahead on long term projects
Student has a desire to enroll in one or more
advanced classes.
Pre-AP/Accelerated Program 7-10th grade placement
Students previously enrolled in advanced
courses must maintain an overall average of
80 or above to enroll in the next advanced
course.
Choosing the Right Path
Remember, all of these paths can lead to college.
One of these paths will help you learn best and at a
pace that fits your style.
Be true to yourself and choose the one that fits
your best!
Exit Guidelines for Both Programs
Intermediate – Students may exit the program at
semester only.
Junior High/High School – may exit at end of 1st six
weeks or at end of first semester for any reason with
parent notification.
Students with an average of <75 at the end of the
first grading period may be exited from the program.
Parents will be notified of this change in schedule.
Benefits of Pre-AP/ Accelerated Programs
The job market in the United States requires workers to be well-
rounded.
Companies increasingly value intangible qualities that are hard
to put on a resume, like informed intuition, judgment under
pressure, ease with clients, and problem-solving abilities.
American companies tend to be interested in people who seek
additional responsibility, volunteer for tough assignments, and
are willing to take risks.
Technology skills are expected by employers in all
American companies are interested in employees who can “think
out of the box” and who are lifelong learners.
Benefits of Pre-AP/Accelerated Programs
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills describes
the learning skills students need to have for life-
long learning:
Information and communication skills
Thinking and problem-solving skills
Interpersonal and self-directional skills
Making Wise Choices
Are you a self-motivated, organized, independent worker?
Do you need and/or have support with your organizational
skills and/or studies on a daily basis?
Are you involved in many activities? Is your interest in
this course of study sufficient to ensure that you will find
adequate time to complete extra work required outside of
class without having to give up things you enjoy?
Making Wise Choices: Questions for Students
How much sleep per night do you require in order
to feel rested and be productive the following day?
How well do you handle the rigors of a demanding
academic workload? Are you realistic about your
performance expectations for yourself?
Choosing the Right Path
Remember that intermediate school is not the end
point.
You may enter Pre-AP and Accelerated classes at
either the junior or senior high level.
Think about your goals and your classroom
performance to date, and then decide which path
to follow.
Questions
Be sure to contact your counselor with any
questions regarding your 6th grade schedule.
NIS – Ms. Wheeler
TIS - Ms. Frank
CFES – Ms. Bush