Rising 9th grade Informational Meeting

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Rising 9th grade Informational Meeting
Uplift Summit Faculty and Staff
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Objective
Agenda

• IB FOR ALL
• Summer Reading and Supply List
• Uniform Expectations
• Summer Programs
• Tardy Policy
• Parent Involvement
• Lockers, Shot Records, Technology Usage
• Testing and Fees
• Academic Expectations

• To inform rising 9th grade scholars and parents
  of important information regarding IB and
  academics, college readiness, culture and
  expectations, and general information about the
  9th grade

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IB FOR ALL
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• Uplifts Mission
• Uplift Educations mission is to create and
  sustain public schools of excellence that empower
  students to reach their highest potential in
  college and the global marketplace and that
  inspire in students a life-long love of learning,
  achievement, and service in order to positively
  change their world.

• What the IB Diploma is NOT
• Grades in Uplift HS DP classes are not based
  upon grades on IB exams (though Uplift HS grades
  should correlate with student preparedness for IB
  exams).
• It is possible to get the HS Diploma from the
  state of Texas but not the IB Diploma (and
  vice-versa).

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• AP versus IB DP
• Offer courses widely accepted for college credit.
• Provide educational rigor and quality that helps
  prepare students for college.
• Are assessed externally, AP by the College Board
  and ETS, DP by the International Baccalaureate
  Organization.

• AP offers a cafeteria plan for which students
  can choose to take one AP course, several, or
  none.
• AP results are based upon a single assessment.
• AP is focused towards the educational system of
  the United States.

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• DP is based upon multiple assessments, both
  Internal and External.
• Independent student choice is often a feature of
  the assessments, to a greater degree than on AP
  assessments.
• Assessments reflect those typically used in
  colleges to a greater degree than AP assessments.

• a high degree of alignment with college readiness
  standards in all subject areas
• many individual IB standards were more advanced
  than those required for success in entry-level
  college courses
• IB standards address key cognitive strategies
  (critical thinking, intellectual inquisitiveness
  and interpretation skills) that have been
  identified by college instructors as necessary
  for college success.

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IB Exams more equitable than AP

• Percentage passing exams in Texas

AP 49 68 63 34 25 58 30
IB 86 93 87 83 67 88 77
Overall Asian White Hispanic African American Not
Economically Disadvantaged Economically
Disadvantaged
Source TEA report on AP and IB Exam Results in
Texas 2010-2011
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Summer Reading List
School Supply List

• Link to Summer Reading List
• http//www.uplifteducation.org/Page/7770
• 9th grade Language A
• 9th grade Geometry
• Criteria for mastery attached to assignment

Link to Summit Website http//www.uplifteducation
.org/Page/7770
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NUTS AND BOLTS
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Uniform Expectations

• Girls

• Boys

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Shoe Policy

• All scholars must wear a black (black with white
  accent is acceptable) shoe with a white or tan
  sole. Scholars are not allowed to wear shoes
  with dark soles due to the damage it causes to
  the building floors. Shoe colors can only be
  black and white, other colors are not allowed.
  Athletic shoes are ONLY permitted during PE
  class.
• Todos los estudiantes tendrán que usar un zapato
  negro (negro con acento blanco es aceptable) con
  la suela blanca o café claro. A los estudiantes
  no se les permitirá el uso de zapatos con suela
  oscuras debido a los daños que causa a los pisos
  del edificio. Colores de zapatos sólo pueden ser
  en blanco y negro, otros colores no son
  permitidos. No se permitirán zapatos deportivos,
  solamente durante la clase de educación física.
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• Summer Programs
• 9th grade Transition Camp
• June 8-10
• 8am-12 noon
• Geometry advancement
• Scholars who received an 85 or higher yearly
  average in Algebra I

• Summer School
• for selected scholars who will be notified by
  school administration
• TBD
• ESL Literacy Reading Camp
• Math Bridge Camp
• (solidify 8th grade skills to prepare for 9th
  grade)

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Tardy Policy

• Scholars are expected to be on campus and in
  classrooms by 800 a.m.
• Scholars arriving after 8 a.m. will be issued a
  tardy
• Scholars who arrive after 815 must sign in at
  Center Street
• 1st tardy Warning
• 2nd tardy Detention
• 3rd tardy Detention
• 4th tardy Friday School
• 5th tardy Saturday School and parent mtg

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College Readiness
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COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS

• ACT
• April of 11th grade
• Explore
• August April of 9th grade
• Plan
• August April of 10th grade
• ACT Practice
• August January of 11th grade

• SAT
• January June of 11th grade
• Current Cost 52.50 each
• Fee Waiver Available for F/R
• PSAT
• October of 9th, 10th, 11th
• Current Cost 14 each

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COLLEGE CREDIT EXAMS

• IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma
  Programme)
• Late Spring of 11th (internal written
  assessments)
• Early Spring of 12th (oral assessments)
• May of 12th (written assessments)
• Current Cost 798 (six exams extended essay)
• Fee Reduction available for F/R

• AP (Advanced Placement)
• May of 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
• Current Cost 91 each
• Fee Reduction available for F/R
• Offer 13 AP classes

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• Senate 111
• an institution of higher education shall grant
  at least 24 semester credit hours or equivalent
  course credit in appropriate subject areas to an
  entering freshman student for successful
  completion of the International Baccalaureate
  Diploma Program.
• Source SB 111, 79th Legislative Session, 2005.

• What does it look like in the classroom?

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Family Engagement
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Family Engagement

• Research shows that engaged parents play a role
  as
• Supporters of learning
• Encouragers of grit and determination
• Models of lifelong learning
• Advocates for their child
• With indicators of student achievement including
  higher grades, increased achievement test scores,
  lower drop out rates, students sense of personal
  competence, and students belief in the
  importance of education.

• Effective Family-School Partnerships
• Supporting Student Achievement School
  Improvement
• Partners in Education a publication by SEDL

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Volunteers-in-Partnership

• The ViP meets every 3rd Thursday of the month
  during the year.
• Each family is expected to provide a minimum of
  40 hours of volunteer service yearly.
• For every 12.00 of donated items or donated
  money you will be credited 1 volunteer hour.
• www.myvolunteerpage.com

• Parents are expected to attend the Sky Hawk
  Parent Academy.
• It is held immediately after the ViP meeting.

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Summit Academic Information
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Graduation Requirements for Distinguished Diploma

• English 4 credits
• Math 4 credits
• Science 4 credits
• Social Studies 4 credits
• Foreign Language 3 credits of the same language
• Fine Arts 1 credit
• PE 2 credits
• Professional Communications 1 credit
• Technology 1 credit
• Other Electives 2 credits

• Total of Credits Earned 26
• Successful completion of EOCs
• 100 hours of community service
• Acceptance to a 4-year college/university
• Endorsement(s) selection
• Graduation from Uplift Summit.

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ARTS HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT

• Allows our scholars to select courses from the
  humanities, foreign languages, English
  literature, and fine arts
• A student may earn an Arts Humanities
  endorsement by completing foundation and general
  endorsement requirements and

• (A) 4 additional English elective credits
• (B) A total of 5 social studies courses
• (C) 4 levels of the same language in a language
  other than English
• (D) 2 levels of the same language in a language
  other than English and 2 levels of a different
  language in a language other than English
• (E) A coherent sequence of 4 credits by selecting
  courses from 1 or 2 categories or disciplines in
  fine arts

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STEM ENDORSEMENT

• Allows our scholars to select courses in
  science, technology (computer science),
  engineering, and advanced mathematics.
• A student may earn a STEM endorsement by
  completing foundation and general endorsement
  requirements including Algebra II, chemistry, and
  physics and

• (A) A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more
  credits in CTE that consists of at least 2
  courses in the same career cluster including at
  least one advanced CTE course which includes any
  course that is the 3rd or higher course in a
  sequence. The final course in the sequence must
  be selected from the STEM career cluster.
• (B) A total of 5 credits in math by successfully
  completing Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and 2
  additional math courses for which Algebra II is a
  prerequisite
• (C) A total of 5 credits in science by
  successfully completing biology, chemistry,
  physics, and 2 additional science courses
• (D) In addition to Algebra II, Chemistry, and
  Physics, a coherent sequence of 3 additional
  credits from no more than 2 of the areas listed
  in (A), (B), and(C).

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Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement

• Allows our scholars to select courses from each
  endorsement area and earn credits in a variety of
  advanced courses from multiple content areas
  sufficient to complete the distinguished level of
  achievement.
• A student may earn a Multidisciplinary Studies
  endorsement by completing foundation and general
  endorsement requirements and

• (A) 4 advanced courses that prepare a student to
  enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary
  education without remediation from within1
  endorsement area or among endorsement areas that
  are not in a coherent sequence
• (B) 4 credits in each of the four foundation
  subject areas to include English IV and Chemistry
  and/or Physics
• (C) 4 credits in AP, IB, or dual credit selected
  from English, Math, Science, Humanities,
  Economics, LOTE, or Fine Arts

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THEATRE I MYP

• Theatre helps to teach scholars 21st Century
  Skills which will prepare them to be college
  ready. They will be expected to learn/use the
  following
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Creativity
• Innovation
• Information, Media, Communication, Technology
  Literacy
• Flexibility Adaptability
• Initiative Self-Direction
• Social Cross-Cultural Skills
• Productivity Accountability
• Leadership Responsibility

• Theatre is a byproduct partner to your
  scholars core classes is the first step in
  your scholars success for the IB Diploma and AP
  Exams.
• Scholars will be expected to
• Use internet/computers on a regular basis
• Complete hands on experience related to theatre
  out side of the classroom both as actor
  tech/theatre business.
• Attend live performances
• Analyze, Write produce shows/reviews

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GRADE 9 IB MATHS - GEOMETRY

• Ms. Saki L. Milton
• geometry geometría géométrie
• Expectations Be open-minded, be prepared, study,
  be proactive, be engaged, be inquisitive, BE YOU!
• Topics Congruency of triangles and circles,
  proofs, measurement, lines and angles
• Supplies Compass, protractor, composition
  notebook, grid paper, pencil

• Objectives/Grading Criteria
• A. Knowledge Understanding
• quizzes, exams, exit tickets
• B. Investigating Patterns
• constructions, investigations
• C. Communication
• oral quiz, written report/task
• D. Real-World Context
• application problem, project

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GEOMETRY COURSE OVERVIEW
6 Units 4-6 week plan of study
Key Concepts form logic relationships
Statement of Inquiry 1 clear and conscise
sentence that sums up the big idea
Related Concepts change systems justification pat
tern simplification equivalence measurement quanti
ty space generalization model representation syste
m
Global Contexts identities relationships orient
ation in space time personal cultural
expression scientific technical
innovation globalization sustainability fairness
development
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• 9th Grade Spanish
• Class (quick) Overview
• Although we will be practicing all components of
  the language (reading, writing, listening,
  speaking), this is a writing intensive course.
• Scholars are expected to write 300-400 words with
  proper usage of the language by the end of the
  school year. Examples of writing include
• Writing short narratives
• Write Journal entries
• Write proper emails/correspondence
• Write a 2-4 essay
• Quizzes will be given every class.
• Exams will be given after each unit is completed.
  
• Everything taught is cumulative and subject to be
  assessed at any time.

• Expectations of the students
• Scholars need to study every night.
• Native Speakers writing and reading can be
  challenging and you will need the same amount of
  time studying as a non-native speaker.
• As IB learners we strive to represent all 10
  attributes of the IB learning profile

-Scholars are expected to take responsibility for
their own learning. If absent, you are
responsible to make up the work/find what work
was missed. -Come to class prepared with all
materials. -Take class notes daily and be
prepared to ask questions and have class
discussions. -If the scholar has any questions
or concerns, I expect the scholar to contact me
right away. This can be done in person or via
email.
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Biology

• Items needed
• Binder for saving notes and tests
• Pencils (as we use pencils more often than pens)
• Lab journal

• Overview
• MYP Bio is designed to introduce biology and
  important biological issues. Emphasis is placed
  on inquiry based labs and abilities to make
  inferences regarding data using various
  techniques. Topics range from biomolecules to
  ecology with evolution as the theme driving
  change within these systems.
• To become an educated citizen who can make
  evaluations based on evidence

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GRADE 9 IB LANGUAGE A

• Ms. Britney Fletcher
• English
• Expectations Be open-minded, be prepared, study,
  be proactive, be engaged, be inquisitive, BE YOU!
• Topics Communication, Social, Self-management,
  Research, and Thinking
• Supplies Composition notebook, pencil,
  highlighter, dictionary

• Objectives/Grading Criteria
• A. Analyzing - analysis, investigations
• B. Organizing brainstorming techniques
• C. Producing text - essays
• D. Using language appropriate vocabulary,
  sentence structure, and grammar

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LANGUAGE A COURSE OVERVIEW
7 Units 3-5 week plan of study
Key Concepts Communication Connection Creativit
y Culture
Statement of Inquiry 1 clear and conscise
sentence that sums up the big idea
Related Concepts Audience Context Purpose Bias Th
eme Argument Sylistic Choices Voice Inference Idio
m Empathy Point of View
Global Contexts identities relationships orient
ation in space time personal cultural
expression globalization sustainability fairness
development
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Grade 9 AP Human GeographyYear 4 Individuals
and Societies

• Mr. Gregory Peebles
• Expectations Be an inquirer, be reflective, be a
  communicator in class and with your teacher.
  Scholars will own their grade.
• Topics Nature and Perspectives on Geography,
  Population Geography, Cultural Patterns and
  Processes, Political Organization of Space,
  Agricultural and Rural Land Use,
  Industrialization and Economic Development, and
  Cities and Urban Land Use
• Supplies Notebook, AP Prep Book, Flash Cards,
  Summer Reading Book (Salt by Mark Kurlansky)

• Objectives/Grading Criteria
• A Knowledge and Understanding
• B Investigating
• C Communication
• D Thinking Critically
• Types of Summative Assignments
• Traditional Tests
• Free Response Questions (FRQs)
• Group Projects
• Papers (500 1,500 Words)

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• 7 Units
• Semester 1 4 Units
• Semester 2 3 Units
• AP Requirements
• Scholars will be assessed using AP requirements
  to assess their preparation for the capstone AP
  test in May
• IB Requirements
• Scholars will be continuously formatively asses
  throughout the Unit with at least one summative
  assessment at the end of each unit

• Key Concepts
• Change
• Global Interactions
• Time, Place, and Space
• Systems
• Related Concepts
• Causality
• Culture
• Disparity and equity
• Diversity
• Globalization
• Management and Intervention
• Networks
• Patterns and Trends
• Power
• Processes
• Scale
• Sustainability

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Professional Communications

• Purpose of Class To develop literacy, design and
  process skills, research skills, and presentation
  skills
• Unit 1 How to Succeed in School
• Unit 2 Design (Projects, Problem-Solving, and
  Research)
• Unit 3 Best Version of Myself
• Unit 4Debate

• Unit 6 Backwards planning for Life
• Unit 7 Interview and Resumé
• Unit 8 Review Project
• Unit 9 Inquiry and Connecting Design Cycle to
  Personal project
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Professional Communications

• Materials
• Binder
• Functioning E-mail
• USB
• Trifold boards (2-3/year)

• Attitude
• Spirit of Curiosity
• Willingness to Engage in Discussion
• Willingness to Conduct Research