WELCOME TO THE

Partnership MSMS NBECHS

How it Works Students apply and up to 25 are accepted Students take the Early Scholar Elective on the NBECHS campus Students take another high school class on the NBECHS campus Some students may be eligible for an additional class if parents pick them up Transportation is required on Wednesdays.

Early Scholar Elective Class Content Organization Time Management Money Management College Readiness Tutorials College Exploration Career Exploration Preparing for High School Study Skills Community Service Project Research Skills/Papers Public Speaking Cornell Notes Philosophical Chairs Socratic Seminars Goal Setting Self Discovery & Reflection Tips for Success Binder Checks Guidance Lessons

Early Scholar Books Super Study Skills – The Ultimate Guide to Tests and Studying by Laurie Rozakis Nine Steps to Success:Teens Can Make it Happen by Stedman Graham

Mission Statement “The mission of The NBECHS Early Scholar Program is to challenge and support motivated 8th grade students to achieve their highest potential while concurrently enrolled in middle school and high school classes.”

Early Scholar Student Profile Minimum 3.0 G.P.A. to get in the program and stay in the program Motivated Desire Determination

Weekly Grade Checks & G.P.A. Tracking

Membership and Privilege Card Nuview Bridge Early College High School Membership and Privilege Card Dan Clarke Member of NBECHS Early Scholar Program

Free T-Shirt T-shirt colors and designs vary from year to year.

Access to tutoring room after school Tutoring Services Access to tutoring room after school

Lunch on NBECHS campus Clubs will not be available to ESPs Lunchtime Fun Lunch on NBECHS campus Clubs will not be available to ESPs

Tentative College Field Trip

Early Scholar Class Schedule Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Lesson or Project Tutorials Binder Check (A-L) Lesson, Project, or Presentations Binder Check (M-Z)

Tutorials

Purpose of Tutorials Create deeper understanding of core curriculum Develop academic skills Reflective learning Encourage leadership skills

Weekly Binder Checks

Cornell Notes

Academic Rigor “Rigorous curriculum is a greater factor in determining college graduation rates than class standing, standardized test scores, or grade point average.” - Clifford Adelman

Next Steps Talk to your parent(s)/guardian(s) Fill out an application which is due on May 18th Parent(s)/guardian(s) come to an information night on May 18th at 5:30 p.m. in the NBECHS Media Center Interview with the Early Scholar Coordinator and/or Principal of NBECHS School begins for Early Scholars on August 9th (before MSMS begins)

Frequently Asked Questions What high school “credit” do Early Scholars receive? Some courses count for high school matriculation but none of these courses count for high school credit. Matriculation means that, once in high school, students would take the next course in the series. For example, taking Spanish I or Integrated Math I as an Early Scholar would make students eligible to take Spanish II or Integrated Math II in high school. All classes, however, count for middle school credit not high school credit.

Frequently Asked Questions Do the classes taken as an Early Scholar count for A-G requirements? No. Students must take classes during their high school years for classes to count for A-G requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions How will students get from Mountain Shadows to NBECHS? The Early Scholar coordinator will meet MSMS students near the gate at the back of the two campuses and walk them up to their first class.

Frequently Asked Questions What about transportation? Students may need transportation depending on their schedules. Arrangements may be made with Think Together if after school care is needed. Because NBECHS and MSMS have different minimum days, students will need transportation every Wednesday as well as if they are taking a 6th period class at NBECHS.

Frequently Asked Questions Sample Early Scholar Class Schedule #1: MSMS Class Early Scholar Elective Class at NBECHS Lunch at NBECHS NBECHS Class (i.e. Integrated Math I, Spanish I, Art, Theater) *High school students get priority for all courses offered at NBECHS. Courses for Early Scholars may vary based on seats available in each section.

Frequently Asked Questions Sample Early Scholar Class Schedule #2: MSMS Class Early Scholar Elective Class at NBECHS Lunch at NBECHS NBECHS Class (i.e. Integrated Math I, Spanish I, Art, Theater) *High school students get priority for all courses offered at NBECHS. Courses for Early Scholars may vary based on seats available in each section.

Frequently Asked Questions Sample Early Scholar Class Schedule #3: MSMS Class Early Scholar Elective Class at NBECHS Lunch at NBECHS NBECHS Class (i.e. Integrated Math I, Spanish I, Art, Theater) *High school students get priority for all courses offered at NBECHS. Courses for Early Scholars may vary based on seats available in each section.

Frequently Asked Questions When does the Early Scholar Program begin? Early Scholars will begin their high school classes on August 9th (before MSMS is in session). More details will be provided closer to the start of the school year.

Tentative Course Offerings Early Scholar Elective Class Integrated Math I Spanish I Art Theater *High school students get priority for all courses offered at NBECHS. Courses for Early Scholars may vary based on seats available in each section.

Grading Binder Check (30%) Tutorial (30%) Projects, Classwork and homework(30%) Portfolio (10%)

Late work & Extra Credit Late work will not be accepted. All homework/projects assigned are due at the beginning of the class period. Extra credit is rarely offered (if at all).

Expectations Hats should be removed when entering the room. Gum, food, and drink are not allowed in class. Cells phones need to be silenced and put away during class time. Students must maintain at least a 3.0 G.P.A for the duration of the program Students must do weekly grade checks.

Expectations Students are expected to demonstrate maturity, responsibility, and respect for others. Anything that interferes with learning, including, but not limited to cell phones, music players, makeup, and food, will be confiscated.

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