Cherokee Trail High School AP/IB Honors Paths Welcome Class of 2019

College Ready Students are “college ready” when they have the knowledge, skills and behaviors to complete a college course of study successfully, without remediation. College Board

College Readiness Identified Academic knowledge and skills evidenced by successful completion of a rigorous high school curriculum Academic knowledge and skills evidenced by successful completion of a rigorous high school curriculum Success in college-prep and college-level courses taken in high school that require in-depth subject-area knowledge, higher order thinking skills, and strong study and research skills. Success in college-prep and college-level courses taken in high school that require in-depth subject-area knowledge, higher order thinking skills, and strong study and research skills. Advanced academic skills, such as reasoning, problem solving, analysis, and writing abilities Advanced academic skills, such as reasoning, problem solving, analysis, and writing abilities College planning skills, as demonstrated by understanding of college and career options and the college admissions and financing process College planning skills, as demonstrated by understanding of college and career options and the college admissions and financing process College Board 2007 College Board 2007

TRANSITIONS K-5 - Gifted & Talented and Enrichment MS – AID, AIM, AVID, Enrichment and Honors HS - AVID, Honors, Concurrent Enrollment, AP and IB General – Enthusiasm & commitment to learning; trust in systems

High Academic Challenges HONORS/Pre-IB Typically 9 th -10 th Designed to build to AP/IB courses Weighted GPA Curriculum set by CCSD and instructor AP/IB/Concurrent Typically 11th-12th Internationally & nationally recognized End of course exams Weighted GPA Most rigorous course offerings Externally assessed

Open Enrollment Grades Work Ethic Talents Passions Recommendations Test Scores (State) Career Path Time Commitment

Enrollment Considerations Create a Plan Balanced Approach Focus on Passions Determine your Trail

Create a Plan Know yourself (student) – Interests, abilities, needs, outside considerations. – Time, stress, pressure, expectation limits Take the guesswork out of selections – Know the graduation requirements, both for CCSD and CCHE. – Investigate what your “dream” school looks at when considering applicants Create a 4 year plan

Example 4 Year Worksheet Advanced Placement

Example 4 Year Worksheet International Baccalaureate

Balanced Approach

Focus on Passions Depth of Topics – if you were to spend time on your own, where would it be? Talents – do some subjects come easily to you? Career Interests – knowing that you want to explore certain career fields Other Commitments – are you doing things outside of school that are going to mesh or interfere with you classes?

9TH Grade ASPIRE –English (426) –Reading (425) –Math (428) –Science (430) PARCC –“Strong Command”/ “Distinguished Command” Course Rigor –One Honors, Pre-IB or Concurrent Enrollment –Algebra I or higher –World Lang – Level 1/2 Co-Curricular –Participation in at least one club, sport or community /volunteer activity 10th Grade ASPIRE –English (428) –Reading (428) –Math (432) –Science (432) PARCC –“Strong Command”/ “Distinguished Command” Course Rigor –One Hon, Pre-IB, AP or Concurrent Enrollment –Geo or higher –World Lang – Level 1/2/3 Co-Curricular –Participation and/or leadership in at least one club, sport or community/volunteer activity College Ready 4 Year Benchmarks

11th Grade ACT –English (18) –Reading (22) –Math (22) –Science (23) Course Rigor –Two Honors, CE, AP or IB –Math: Trig/Pre-Calculus, CE, AP or IB –World Language: Level 2/3/4 Co-Curricular Participation and/or leadership in at least one club, sport or community/volunteer activity PARCC: Strong/Distinguished 12th Grade Coursework –Enrollment in 4 Core Courses Graduation –CCHE Requirements Met Course Rigor –Two Honors, CE, AP or IB –Math:Trig-Pre-Calculus, CE, AP or IB –World Language: Level 3/4/5 Co-Curricular –Participation and leadership in at least one club, sport or community/volunteer activity College Acceptance –2 or 4 year higher education –Military CMAS: Strong/Distinguished College Ready 4 Year Benchmarks

Determine Your Trail Keep All Doors Open – We are not focused on college preparation as the only option. We are focused on college preparation as the gateway to all post- secondary options. Know the Expectations - Set Attainable Goals – Honors, Concurrent, AP and IB courses never lower the bar – More rigor sometimes means more time What Trail will you Choose to Achieve your Goals? – AVID, Concurrent, Honors, Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate

Class of 2019 Determine Your Legacy Determine Your Trail College Readiness Opens the Door of Your Choice