Smart Curriculum Choices for the transition to Middle School and High School

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Smart Curriculum Choices (for
the transition to Middle School and High School)

• Sponsored by PACE (Programs for Acceleration,
  Challenge and Enrichment)
• February 22, 2007

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Agenda

• Dual Credit and College Admissions Tips
• Dr. William Yarwood, Director of Guidance
• Science Options
• Dr. Eugene Nicolo, Science Supervisor
• Mathematics Options
• Mrs. Michelle Rowe, Mathematics Supervisor
• World Language Options
• Mrs. Jane MacWright, World Language Supervisor
• Questions

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Dual Credit and College Admissions Tips

• Dr. William Yarwood
• Counseling Director
• wyarwood_at_mtps.com
• [phone] x12209

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Moorestown township Public schools
What is DUAL CREDIT AT MOORESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL?
Dual Credit refers to the opportunity for high
school students to earn both college and high
school credit while taking advanced placement
high school courses. This program is called the
College Accelerated Program (CAP) at Burlington
County College.  
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• Why are we offering dual credit?
• An incentive to take the most challenging courses
• Possible cost savings
• Inconsistent college policies on AP
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• Who will offer the college credit?
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• Moorestown Township Public Schools has
  established a partnership with Burlington County
  College that recognizes some of Moorestown High
  Schools Advanced Placement (AP) classes as
  equivalent to courses offered at the college
  level. Students meeting the requirements of
  these classes for dual credit may have their
  grades placed on the Burlington County College
  transcript for the equivalent class at Moorestown
  High School.
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What courses are recognized by Burlington County
College as college courses?
Note Each equivalent Burlington County College
course costs 100.00. The AP Exam that must be
taken by the student to qualify for Burlington
County College credit costs 83.00. There is
no Advanced Placement Test for Multivariable
Calculus and Diff. Equations. Burlington County
College reserves the right not to offer college
credit for Moorestown courses if a
sufficient numbers of students do not enroll in
the classes for college credit.
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• How can I enroll my student in this program?
• 1. Application forms may be obtained at the
  Moorestown High School Counseling Office.
• 2. Parents must fill out the top part of the
  application and return the application with full
  payment in the form of check or money order ( see
  chart ) to the attention of Mrs. Marion Mourey,
  Supervisors Secretary, at Moorestown High
  School, Room A115.1 by the deadline date.
• 3. Please make checks payable to Moorestown
  Township Public Schools. A portion of the cost
  will pay the college for the class and the
  remainder will pay for the students AP exam.  

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• What does my student have to do to obtain dual
  credit for his/her AP class?
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• 1. Each sophomore, junior and senior student who
  desires dual credit must be register for and be
  enrolled in an AP course that offers dual credit.
  
• 2. He/she must pass the AP class with a C- or
  better.
• 3. The student must also take the AP exam and
  score a 3 or better on the AP exam in order for
  that grade to be transferred to Burlington County
  College (except for Multivariable Calculus).
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• Will all colleges and universities accept those
  transfer credits?
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• Some colleges are more willing to accept
  transfer credit than others. In addition, some
  colleges may not want to give college credit for
  courses taken on a high school campus.
  Nevertheless, hundreds of students have
  successfully transferred Burlington County
  Community College credits to four year colleges
  and universities.
• Examples are
• Duke University, Columbia University, University
  of Pennsylvania, George Washington University,
  Arcadia University, Bucknell University, Boston
  University, Drexel University, Fairleigh
  Dickinson University, Georgian Court, Montclair
  State University, New Jersey Institute of
  Technology, Philadelphia University, Penn State
  University, Richard Stockton University, Rider
  University, Rutgers University, The College of
  New Jersey, Thomas Jefferson University College
  of Allied Health, University of Maryland, UMDNJ,
  Wesley College, Widener University.
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• Who should I contact if I want more information?
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• Contact
• Dr. William Yarwood
• Moorestowns High School
• Guidance Services Administrator
• 856.778.6610 Ext. 12209
• Email wyarwood_at_mtps.com
• Or
• Ms. Dotti Pursley
• Burlington County College
• Director of Recruitment
• 609.894.9311 Ext. 1310
• Email dpursley_at_bcc.edu
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College Admissions TIPS

• Challenging courses that match students
  abilities
• Put the basics first
• Core content requirements
• Reading extensively
• Commitment to school and community service

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College Admissions TIPS

• Involvement in activities
• Look at high school e-news
• Attend high school meetings

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Science Department

• Dr. Gene Nicolo
• District Science Supervisor
• enicolo_at_mtps.com
• [phone] x12370

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William Allen Middle School

• Moorestown Middle School offers comprehensive
  instruction in seventh grade Life Science and
• eighth grade Physical Science.
• For our advanced students, we offer participation
  in the Coriell Science Fair. This science fair
  is sponsored by the Coriell Institute for Medical
  Research. It serves as a feeder fair for the
  Delaware Science Fair, which in turn supports the
  International Science Fair and the Siemens
  Westinghouse Science Competition.

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Honors and Advanced Placement High School
Science Courses
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High School Science Advanced Accelerated
Programs
Biology
Honors Biology
Honors Chemistry
Chemistry
A.P. Biology
Physics or Hon. Physics
A.P. Physics B or C
A.P. Chemistry
Honors Environmental Science
Honors Anatomy Physiology
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High School Clubs and Competitions

• Aerospace Club
• Environmental Club
• Horticulture Club
• Merck Science Day Competition
• Coriell Science Fair
• Delaware Valley Science Fair
• Intel Talent Search
• Siemens-Westinghouse Science Competition

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Dissection Policy

• Students may choose not to participate in animal
  dissections in courses offered at this school.
  If your child chooses not to participate, please
  follow the guidelines below.
• All students are encouraged to participate in
  dissection, if not as the dissector then as an
  observer.
• If a student chooses not to participate in a
  dissection, the parent/guardian must submit a
  written request for an exemption to the science
  supervisor not later than two weeks after the
  beginning of the school year.
• In lieu of actual dissection, the student will
  complete an alternative education project. This
  alternative project(s) will be developed with
  input from the student and parent/guardian.

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Mathematics Department

• Shelly Rowe
• Math Supervisor
• mrowe_at_mtps.com
• [phone] x 12350

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William Allen Middle School

• GRADE 7
• Enriched Math
• Accelerated Math
• Honors Algebra I
• GRADE 8
• Algebra I (Enriched Math)
• Honors Algebra I (Accelerated Math)
• Honors Geometry (students attend MHS)

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MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT for SEVENTH and EIGHTH
GRADE

• MAP Test (RIT score from May administration)
• Average Grade of 1st Three Marking Periods
• NJ ASK Practice/Placement Test (Grade 7)
• Algebra Prognosis Test
• Teacher Checklist

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TEACHER CHECKLIST

• Demonstrates understanding and mastery of
  computational skills.
• Demonstrates understanding and mastery of problem
  solving skills.
• Completes assignments thoroughly and promptly.
• Thinks conceptually, grasps new ideas (concepts)
  with ease, and is able to apply learned concepts
  in novel situations.
• Demonstrates good listening skills and ability to
  understand and follow directions.

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Moorestown High School Honors Mathematics
Program
Honors Geometry
AP Statistics
Honors Algebra II
AP Computer Science
Honors Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus BC
Multivariable Calc/ Differential Equations
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Middle School Competitions and Activities

• Math Counts
• New Jersey Math League
• Continental Math League (Grade 7)
• American Mathematics Competition (Grade 8)
• Saturday Math

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World Language Programs at WAMS and MHS

• Mrs. Jane MacWright
• World Language Supervisor
• jmacwright_at_mtps.com
• (856-778-6610 ext. 12340)

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NJ State Mandate

• The teaching of world language is mandated
  throughout the State of New Jersey.
• Students are required by state mandate to
  demonstrate the knowledge and skills specified by
  the Core Curriculum Content Standards. Therefore,
  students at WAMS are placed into a sequential
  two-year language program.

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Placement Process

• Enrollment based on 5 Criteria
• Average of 3 quarters of Language Arts grades
• Pimsleur
• MAP Reading scores
• MAP Language Arts scores
• Teacher checklist (6th grade LA teacher)

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Teacher Checklist

• TEACHER CHECKLIST FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
• 20 always15 almost always10
  inconsistently 5 seldom or never
• Completes assignments thoroughly, accurately, and
  promptly.
• Grasps, applies, and transfers new information
  and concepts.
• Demonstrates strong ability to understand and
  follow oral and written directions.
• Demonstrates strong command of writing through
  correct grammar and mechanics, varied sentence
  structure, fluency, and transitions.
• Writing displays logical development, clear
  focus, and awareness of purpose and audience.

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Placement Process

• Based on their individual scores, children are
  placed into one of three programs
• World Language/World Literature (one semester of
  Spanish in grade 7 and one semester of Spanish in
  grade 8)
• Intro Program (complete the level 1 curriculum
  over 7th and 8th grade)
• Accelerated Program (complete level 1 in grade 7
  and level 2 in grade 8)

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World Language/World Literature Program

• In both grade 7 and grade 8 students will have
  one semester of World Language-Spanish and one
  semester of Hispanic Literature.

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World Language/World Literature

• Year-long course comprised of a semester of the
  Spanish language and a semester of world
  literature in translation
• Team approach
• Allow children to improve skills in their primary
  language while meeting the world language
  requirement mandated by the State of New Jersey

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World Language Semester

• Focus on communication, not grammar
• Cross content, thematic curriculum
• Language explored through a variety of contexts
  such as art, music, customs, and culture

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World Literature Semester

• Focus on reading strategies to extend
  understanding of texts
• Analyze the literary elements that comprise each
  genre
• Cover a variety of literary genres in both Young
  Adult and Classic literature
• Move students gradually from whole-class reading
  and discussion to guided group reading, then to
  independent reading
• Apply knowledge gained from World Language class
  to help comprehend English language texts set in
  Hispanic contexts (e.g., The House on Mango
  Street, Esperanza Rising)

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World Language/World Literature-- Spanish

• Gr.7 World Language/World Lit
• Gr.8 World Language/World Lit
• Gr.9 Spanish 1
• Gr.10 Spanish 2
• Gr.11 Spanish 3 Honors, Spanish 3
• Gr.12 Spanish 4 Honors, Spanish 4

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Introduction Courses

• Level 1 over a two-year span. Allows for creation
  of a strong foundation
• Appropriate pace for middle school students
• Emphasis on conversation and grammar in modern
  languages and translation and study of
  derivations of English vocabulary in Latin
• Culture is an integral component of the program

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Intro Program

• Introduction to French 1,Part 1 Grade 7
• Introduction to French 1,Part 2 Grade 8
• Introduction to Latin 1,Part 1 Grade 7
• Introduction to Latin 1,Part 2 Grade 8
• Introduction to Spanish 1,Part 1 Grade 7
• Introduction to Spanish 1,Part 2 Grade 8

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Introduction to French

• Gr.7 Introduction to French 1, Part 1
• Gr.8 Introduction to French 1, Part 2
• Gr.9 French 2
• Gr.10 Honors French 3, French 3
• Gr.11 Honors French 4, French 4
• Gr.12 Honors French 5, French 5
• (enrollment permitting)

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Introduction to Latin

• Gr.7 Introduction to Latin 1, Part 1
• Gr.8 Introduction to Latin 1, Part 2
• Gr.9 Latin 2
• Gr.10 Honors Latin 3
• Gr.11 Honors Latin IV, AP Latin IV
• Gr.12 AP Latin V Ovid/Catullus

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Introduction to Spanish

• Gr.7 Introduction to Spanish 1, Part 1
• Gr.8 Introduction to Spanish 1, Part 2
• Gr.9 Spanish 2
• Gr.10 Honors Spanish 3, Spanish 3
• Gr.11 Honors Spanish 4, Spanish 4
• Gr.12 Honors Spanish 5, Spanish 5

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Accelerated Program in French and Spanish

• Provides a challenging academic environment
• Leads to the Honors/AP program at the high school
• Highly attractive to the most competitive
  colleges
• Programs will run pending sufficient enrollment

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Accelerated French Program

• Gr.7 French 1
• Gr.8 French 2
• Gr.9 Honors French 3
• Gr.10 Honors French 4
• Gr.11 Honors French 5
• Gr.12 AP French 6

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Accelerated Spanish Program

• Gr.7 Spanish 1
• Gr.8 Spanish 2
• Gr.9 Honors Spanish 3
• Gr.10 Honors Spanish 4
• Gr.11 Honors Spanish 5
• Gr.12 AP Spanish 6

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Testing Up

• Students who do are not originally placed into
  the accelerated program may test up a level by
  doing summer bridge work and testing. This is
  usually suggested after 3 Honors or 4 Honors.
  Interested students should notify teachers and
  department supervisor and follow procedures
  outline in the MHS Program of Studies booklet.

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Questions???
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Moorestown Township Public Schools

• Thanks you for attending.