Advanced Academics Pre-AP 6 th Grade HEBISD HEBISD May 23, 2016 May 23, 2016

Why 6 th Pre-AP Classes? Middle School vs. Junior High Middle School vs. Junior High Advanced sixth graders need to begin acquiring high-level analysis and synthesis skills. Advanced sixth graders need to begin acquiring high-level analysis and synthesis skills.

Rigorous Instruction Means… Rigor in HEB ISD means consistently demonstrating mastery of content by using higher-order critical thinking and problem solving to apply concepts in new ways and integrate them to relevant situations. Rigor in HEB ISD means consistently demonstrating mastery of content by using higher-order critical thinking and problem solving to apply concepts in new ways and integrate them to relevant situations.

Relevance to the real world Relevance to the real world Inquiry-based instruction leading to creation of innovative ideas Inquiry-based instruction leading to creation of innovative ideas Generalization of learning to new situations Generalization of learning to new situations Opportunities to effectively collaborate and communicate Opportunities to effectively collaborate and communicate Responsibility to reflect critically on learning experiences and encompass various points of view Responsibility to reflect critically on learning experiences and encompass various points of view

Curriculum – 1 st Semester Language Arts Artful Reading and Writing through Close Reading of Where the Red Fern Grows Artful Reading and Writing through Close Reading of Where the Red Fern Grows Literary Devices: The Link to Meaning in Poetry and Prose Literary Devices: The Link to Meaning in Poetry and Prose The Structure of Literature and the Art of Persuasion The Structure of Literature and the Art of Persuasion

Curriculum – 2 nd Semester Language Arts Word Play and The Prince and the Pauper Word Play and The Prince and the Pauper The Power of Language in Multiple Genres The Power of Language in Multiple Genres The Power of Stories: Classics and New Classics The Power of Stories: Classics and New Classics

Components of the Course Read, write, think like a secondary student Read, write, think like a secondary student Vocabulary—Greek and Latin Roots Vocabulary—Greek and Latin Roots Core Knowledge Reading Selections Core Knowledge Reading Selections Literary Classics Literary Classics Independent Research Project Independent Research Project Technology Application Technology Application

Summer Reading All advanced English courses require summer reading. All advanced English courses require summer reading. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls is the 6 th Pre-AP selection. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls is the 6 th Pre-AP selection. Students need to take notes as they read and bring them to class in August. See the for more information. Students need to take notes as they read and bring them to class in August. See the 6 th grade Summer Reading Assignment for more information.

Encourage students to read at least 20 minutes daily Encourage students to read at least 20 minutes daily Go to for more information Go to for more informationwww.hebisd.edu/heb-reads

Mathematics Curriculum All mathematics courses 3 – 8 implemented new TEKS last year. All mathematics courses 3 – 8 implemented new TEKS last year math courses implemented new TEKS this year math courses implemented new TEKS this year. During this transition, the difference between on-level and pre-AP mathematics in 6 th grade focuses on fluency and application. During this transition, the difference between on-level and pre-AP mathematics in 6 th grade focuses on fluency and application.

1 st Semester Mathematics Operations with positive rational numbers Operations with positive rational numbers Operations with integers Operations with integers Proportions and percent Proportions and percent Multiple representations and algebraic expressions Multiple representations and algebraic expressions

2 nd Semester Mathematics Equations and inequalities Equations and inequalities Algebraic representations of geometry Algebraic representations of geometry Statistical measures and displays Statistical measures and displays Personal financial literacy Personal financial literacy

Components of the Pre-AP Math Program Advanced Content (real-world applications and AP Connections such as Limits, Optimization, etc. )…with support! Advanced Content (real-world applications and AP Connections such as Limits, Optimization, etc. )…with support!

Components of the Pre-AP Math Program Connections between verbal, algebraic, numerical, graphical, and physical representations. Connections between verbal, algebraic, numerical, graphical, and physical representations.

Components of the Pre-AP Math Program Reasoning skills, justification, and evaluation Reasoning skills, justification, and evaluation Algebraic thinking and functional relationships Algebraic thinking and functional relationships Logan graphs the points A (-2, 3), B (2, 3), C (6, -2), D (0, -2), and E (-3, -2). He draws line segments to connect the points in the order they are written. He decides that the figure formed is a trapezoid. Is he correct in his thinking? FYes, the figure is a trapezoid because it has four right angles. GNo, the figure is a pentagon because five points are named. HYes, the figure is a trapezoid because two sides are parallel. JYes, the figure is a trapezoid because it has two pairs of parallel sides.

What does a Pre-AP Math Classroom will look like? Topics covered in a Pre-AP program are similar to those found in an on-level math sequence. What differs is… Topics covered in a Pre-AP program are similar to those found in an on-level math sequence. What differs is… the level of sophistication of responses required the level of sophistication of responses required the global connections beyond what is found in the traditional textbook the global connections beyond what is found in the traditional textbook the acceleration and rigor of content the acceleration and rigor of content integration of content across math strands integration of content across math strands One-page tips sheet/resources One-page tips sheet/resources

Services to Identified Gifted Sixth Graders Teachers are trained in nature and needs of the gifted. Teachers are trained in nature and needs of the gifted. Curriculum contains opportunities for depth, choices, creativity, and open- ended products. Curriculum contains opportunities for depth, choices, creativity, and open- ended products.

Secondary Advanced Academics Grades 7-10 – Pre-AP/IB classes Grades 7-10 – Pre-AP/IB classes Students in 6 th Pre-AP/IB will NOT be automatically admitted into the Pre- AP/IB 7 th grade ELA and/or math classes. Students in 6 th Pre-AP/IB will NOT be automatically admitted into the Pre- AP/IB 7 th grade ELA and/or math classes.

Secondary Advanced Academics In order to advance to Pre-AP/IB 7 th grade ELA and math, students in 6 th Pre-AP/IB must meet criteria including: In order to advance to Pre-AP/IB 7 th grade ELA and math, students in 6 th Pre-AP/IB must meet criteria including: 85 average in reading and English and/or math. 85 average in reading and English and/or math. Required score for STAAR test in related subject Required score for STAAR test in related subject 110 aptitude score on CogAT 110 aptitude score on CogAT

Secondary Advanced Academics Identified GT students should be automatically scheduled into the Pre- AP/IB/GT ELA class in 7 th grade. If your GT child is not scheduled into GT 7 th grade English, please call your junior high counselor. Identified GT students should be automatically scheduled into the Pre- AP/IB/GT ELA class in 7 th grade. If your GT child is not scheduled into GT 7 th grade English, please call your junior high counselor.

AP/IB Students in Pre-AP/IB classes in grades will be prepared to either take Advanced Placement courses or enter the International Baccalaureate program in grades 11 and 12.

Grades 11 and 12: ELECTIVE opportunities available for advanced students: ELECTIVE opportunities available for advanced students: Advanced Placement (AP) Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate (IB) International Baccalaureate (IB)

Advanced Placement College-level content College-level content Recognized nationally Recognized nationally Twenty-two advanced, college-level subject areas offered in our district Twenty-two advanced, college-level subject areas offered in our district Students may choose which AP courses to take in 11 th & 12 th grades (AP World History in 10 th ). Students may choose which AP courses to take in 11 th & 12 th grades (AP World History in 10 th ).

Advanced Placement One test is given at the end of the AP course to earn the AP score. Scores are 1-5, with 3 being a passing score. One test is given at the end of the AP course to earn the AP score. Scores are 1-5, with 3 being a passing score. Most colleges award some college credit for high scores on the AP tests. Most colleges award some college credit for high scores on the AP tests.

Advanced Placement All students who are in an advanced placement class are required to take the May advanced placement test for that class. All students who are in an advanced placement class are required to take the May advanced placement test for that class.

International Baccalaureate College-level content College-level content Two of 60 high schools in Texas with IB Two of 60 high schools in Texas with IB Recognized internationally Recognized internationally Students apply to the IB program during 10 th grade year. Students apply to the IB program during 10 th grade year.

IB Diploma Internal and external exams required for six subjects Internal and external exams required for six subjects (Scores range from 1-7; 4 is passing.) (Scores range from 1-7; 4 is passing.) Service hours and extended research are also required. Service hours and extended research are also required.

Texas Senate Bill 111 Any student who graduates with an IB Diploma and exam scores of 4 or above will receive 24 hours of credit at any Texas public university. Any student who graduates with an IB Diploma and exam scores of 4 or above will receive 24 hours of credit at any Texas public university.

Both AP and IB… offer college-level pacing and complexity. offer college-level pacing and complexity. are taught together in some cases. are taught together in some cases. require commitment on the part of the student. require commitment on the part of the student.

Both AP and IB… earn college credit at most universities. earn college credit at most universities. prepare students for the rigor of college work. prepare students for the rigor of college work. require that students learn to manage their time and cope with adversity. require that students learn to manage their time and cope with adversity.

What can you do to help? Attend all parent information sessions for advanced academics. We have discovered that your child does not always bring home important information! Attend all parent information sessions for advanced academics. We have discovered that your child does not always bring home important information!

Allow your child to be responsible for his/her own learning. Allow your child to be responsible for his/her own learning. Encourage your child to work hard and not give up when things get tough. Encourage your child to work hard and not give up when things get tough. Stay in touch with your child’s teachers. Stay in touch with your child’s teachers.

Prepare your advanced student for: more rigorous coursework more rigorous coursework fast-paced classes fast-paced classes more student responsibility more student responsibility more reading (even in summer) more reading (even in summer) more writing more writing more problem-solving more problem-solving more algebraic thinking more algebraic thinking

In advanced courses “success” in the class does not necessarily equate to an A in the course. In advanced courses “success” in the class does not necessarily equate to an A in the course.

If your child is being appropriately challenged, he or she will probably struggle. It is often through struggle that real learning takes place. If your child is being appropriately challenged, he or she will probably struggle. It is often through struggle that real learning takes place.

If your child needs extra help, Do not hesitate to ask teachers for extra help. Do not hesitate to ask teachers for extra help. Free National Honor Soc. tutors: Free National Honor Soc. tutors: Bell High School library: Monday and Thursday, 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. Bell High School library: Monday and Thursday, 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. Trinity High School library: Mondays, 4:00-7:00 P.M. Trinity High School library: Mondays, 4:00-7:00 P.M.

Upcoming opportunities -- Duke Talent Search – SAT or ACT test as practice in 7 th grade if qualified. Will be notified by campus counselor. Duke Talent Search – SAT or ACT test as practice in 7 th grade if qualified. Will be notified by campus counselor. Secondary informational meetings continue for parents of Advanced Academics 6 th graders. This meeting is generally in February. Parents will be notified by mail. Secondary informational meetings continue for parents of Advanced Academics 6 th graders. This meeting is generally in February. Parents will be notified by mail.

Upcoming Opportunities -- Rising Star Gifted Summer Academy – July and July 25-28, This is a morning camp (8:00-noon) for rising 6 th, 7 th, and 8th graders who are identified GT students. $100 Rising Star Gifted Summer Academy – July and July 25-28, This is a morning camp (8:00-noon) for rising 6 th, 7 th, and 8th graders who are identified GT students. $100 Application on HEB website under Advanced Academics Application on HEB website under Advanced Academics

Bettye Edgington – Advanced Academics Bettye Edgington – Advanced Carolyn Wright – Language Arts Carolyn Wright – Language Arts Dr. Holly Norgaard– Math Dr. Holly Norgaard– Math Central Administration: Central Administration: