What does AIG look like in high school? ABSS AIG Department Rhonda Schuler, Executive Director of Curriculum and Professional Development Myra Brown, AIG Coordinator Angelique Austin, Program Specialist for Secondary ELA & AIG Mary Beth Dowler Western Alamance HS AIG Chairperson What does AIG look like in high school?

High Expectations Resourceful – willing to find the answers on their own Curious – deep thinkers Strong work ethic – complete tasks above and beyond requirements Responsible – take pride in their work Dedicated – academically Articulate – in speech and the written word! Inquisitive – not afraid to ask questions! Academic Integrity – cite information; no plagiarism

Honors Courses Honors Courses are weighted with one extra quality point (A=5; B=4; C=3; D=2; F=0) Students are assigned More research-based assignments More written composition More presentations Independent study Collaborative projects Authentic assessments Projects that teach others

AP Courses AP Courses are weighted with two extra quality points (A=6; B=5; C=4; D=3; F=0) College level, college pace Reading – Writing – Analysis AP test – you are expected to take the AP Exam in May if you are taking the course. Depending on the college, a score of 3 or higher can give you college course credit (however, some schools give credit only if you score a 5 – the highest you can score). *Important not to overload on AP courses! Take the ones that interest you and that you feel the most ready for!

Available AP and Honors Courses Math: Algebra 2, Calculus, Discrete, Geometry, Pre-Calc English: English 1, 2, 3, 4 Science: Anatomy and Phsysiology, Biology and Biology II, Chemistry, Earth/Environmental, Physics History: Civics, US History, World History, Psychology Foreign Language: Level 3 and 4 All Collegiate Start Programs Multi-media and Web Design Arts: Band (advanced and proficient); Dance proficient; Jazz Band proficient; Theater Arts proficient; Visual Arts (advanced and proficient); Vocal music proficient; Wind Ensemble (advanced and proficient) Digital Photography proficient AP Courses US History Biology Psychology Statistics Calculus AB and BC Chemistry US Government and Politics Environmental Science World History English Language and Composition English Literature Studio Art and Drawing Art History (online)

Possible Pathways For English: For Math: English I Honors -> English II Honors -> English III Honors -> English IV Honors For students with exceptional analytical and writing skills, English III and IV Honors could be replaced with AP Language and Composition and AP Literature and Composition respectively For Math: Honors Math II -> Algebra II in the spring or Honors Math III the following year -> Math IV (AP Stats, Pre-Calculus, AFM, Discrete) -> Math V (AP Calculus, AP Stats)

Possible Pathways continued For Social Studies World History Honors -> Civics & Economics Honors -> American History I & II Honors -> History Elective (1960s, AP Psychology, AP European History) For students with a high interest in history and exceptional analytical and writing skills the following pathway may be considered: Civics & Economics Honors -> AP World History -> AP American/US History -> History Elective (AP Psychology, AP European History) **not all schools offer AP World History** For Science Earth/Environmental Honors -> Biology Honors -> Chemistry Honors -> Science Elective (Physics, Biology II, or Chemistry II Honors/AP For students with a high interest in science or plans to pursue a medical field, the following pathway may be considered: Biology Honors -> Chemistry Honors -> Earth/Environmental Honors or AP -> Science Elective (Physics, Biology II, or Chemistry II Honors/AP)

Contests AIG students are encouraged to take part in local/state competitions such as ABSS Science Fair – generally held in the fall; may be selected to move on to Regional – State – National Science Fairs Burlington Writer’s Club – sponsors a short fiction and poetry contest each year Jack O’Kelley Sertoma Club – sponsors a National Heritage Essay Contest Barnes & Nobles – “My Favorite Teacher” Essay Alamance Reads - sponsors a yearly “one book – one community” program with essay contests on that book United Daughters of the Confederacy – Essays on Civil War themes.  The Times-News Editorial Contest

High School DEP Fill out Student Information: Name, School, DOB, ID#

Are they taking online courses? Fill out classes your child is taking, notating if they are Honors level Are they taking online courses? Do they need additional challenges? Independent study? What are their strengths? Needs? Have they won awards, contests this year?

Sign and date – you and your child (if present) Take the bottom copy with you and leave the form here.

Questions??

Parent Meeting If you would like to set up an individual parent meeting to discuss your child’s DEP or other concerns, please leave your name, child’s name, email address, and phone number in order for our AIG Committee to schedule a meeting.