Advanced Academics Program Options for Middle School and Beyond

Advanced Academics Program Options for

Middle School and Beyond

*Registration Information

*Education:The Key to the Future

A college graduate will have average

lifetime earnings twice that of a high

school graduate.

CHOICES

*What is IB?

•International Baccalaureate (IB)

•Coursework with a Global Perspective

•Complete Degree Program

•Major Components - Thinking & Writing

•Diploma is a Major Asset in University Admission

•Diploma Guarantees minimum 24 Semester Credits at any Texas State University

•There are IB Programs in Over 138 Countries

*What is AP?

•Advanced Placement (AP)

•Stand Alone Classes & Tests

•College Class on the High School Campus

•Earn College Credit if Score on AP test is high enough

•Content & Expectations are Directed by the College Board

•More than 90% of 4 year Universities Grant Credit for Qualifying Exams

•Students can bypass Entry Level Courses

*Comparison of AP & IB Differences /Similarities AP IB

Global in Concepts & Concerns X

Predominately Divergent Thinking

X

Creativity, Activity & Service Component

X

Prepares Students for College X X

Stand-Alone Course X

Stand-Alone Exams X

Courses Taken as a Block X

Comprehensive & Interconnected Curriculum

X

Accreditation Process X

Teacher Training X X

Single Examination X

Assessment in Multiple Formats X

Theory of Knowledge Component

X

How Does International Baccalaurea

te Differ from

Advanced Placement?

*College Partnerships:Dual Credit

On HS campus:• English 4• Pre-Calculus• Calculus• French 3• Theater Arts• Speech• Music

Theory• Physics

• An Associates Degree & High School Diploma in 4 Years

• On Northeast Lakeview College Campus

• A High School Academy

* Career & Technology Clusters

Judson High School*Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

*Media Technology & Communications

*Marketing, Business & Finance

*Law & Public Safety

*Health & Human Services

*Transportation Services

Wagner High School*Construction & Manufacturing

*Business Administration & Marketing Management

*Information Technology & Visual Design

*Corrections & Protective Services

*Education & Human Services

*Hospitality Services

*Science, Technology, Engineering & Math(STEM)

*Which path will you choose?

*Math*Regulars – encompasses all sixth grade TEKS

and provides students the opportunity to learn important mathematical concepts and procedures.

***(class available to any student)

*Pre-AP – explores sixth grade TEKS and offers enrichment in problem solving that involves significant mathematical content AP-aligned to College Readiness Standards.


*TAG – rigorous curriculum with opportunities for acceleration and enrichment. Sixth grade TAG students receive instruction on 6th and 7th grade TEKS.

***(class is only available to current TAG students)

*Science*Regulars – encompasses all sixth grade TEKS


*Pre-AP – provides a rigorous and highly challenging curriculum focused on sixth grade TEKS . Curriculum is AP-aligned to College Readiness Standards.


*TAG – rigorous curriculum with opportunities for acceleration and enrichment. Sixth grade TAG students receive instruction on 6th, 7th and 8th grade TEKS with an emphasis on life and earth science in preparation for a high school credit pathway.

***(class is only available to current TAG students)

*ELA*Regulars – encompasses all sixth grade TEKS.


*Pre-AP/TAG – rigorous and highly challenging curriculum aligned to College Readiness Standards. TAG students in this course receive individualized instruction that’s differentiated in terms of depth & complexity.


*Social Studies*Regulars – encompasses all sixth grade TEKS


*Pre-AP/TAG – covers 6th grade TEKS. Designed to prepare students for the rigorous AP curriculum at the high school level.


*Pre-IB/TAG – covers 6th grade TEKS. Designed to prepare students for the rigorous IB curriculum at the high school level.


High School Credit Currently Offered at

Middle School :

• Biology

• Algebra I

• Spanish I

• Spanish II

•Communications Applications (Speech)

•Concepts in Engineering & Technology

• Principles of Human Services

• Principles of Manufacturing

• Principles of Construction

*Middle School

* How can families help?

•Ensure attendance!!!

•Talk to your child about the future

•Attend events offered by the school

•Call for a teacher conference if you have concerns or questions

•Ensure your child attends tutoring if needed

"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn."

Alvin Toffler

*From Middle School TAG Students to Incoming 6th

Graders*“You can do anything you put your mind to.”

*“6th grade isn’t hard, you have more freedom and it’s more fun.”- Anaya Ware

*“Just get ready they don’t tolerate any bad business here! They are looking for mature kids!”- JaKavian

*“It’s a lot of work but we have fun too.”

*Websites & Contacts

•International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB)

http://www.ibo.org/diploma/

•Advanced Placement (AP)

http://www.collegeboard.org/

•JISD Advanced Academics Coordinator or Elementary TAG TeacherLynda Mabrito - 945-5322

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Advanced Academics Program Options for Middle School and Beyond