1. Eighth Grade Orientation
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Middle Years Programme
Eighth Grade Orientation
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2. Guiding Question How will MYP experiences help me in the future?
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3. Eighth Grade Highlights
MYP Requirements
8th Grade Research Project
High School Fairs
Eighth Grade Exams
End of the Year Activities
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4. Eighth Grade Requirements
To receive an Eighth Grade Certificate of Promotion students must pass all Middle School core classes.
To receive an Ada Merritt K-8 Center International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) Certificate and Pin students must meet the following criteria:
a GPA of 2.5 or higher in all Academic Courses and in conduct
a minimum of 40 hours of Community and Service: 10 in grades 6 and 7, 20 in grade 8. All Service Record forms must be submitted before May 17, 2013
a satisfactory eighth grade research project
a complete MYP portfolio.

5. Eighth Grade
Research Project
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6. What is the 8th Grade Research Project?
The MYP Research Project is a great opportunity to:
learn about a topic that interests you
apply the skills you have developed while participating in the Middle Years Programme at Ada Merritt K-8 Center in all your subjects and through Approaches to Learning
develop and showcase talents and interests that you may have and apply them to a chosen goal
apply your knowledge of the Design Cycle
More detailed information on the 8th Grade Research Project will be discussed shortly in your Technology/Gifted class. A PowerPoint presentation is also posted on the school website.

7. What are the required components of the 8th Grade Research Project?
A Design Folder detailing your work through all the phases of the Design Cycle
 A product
A presentation of the project with visual aids
A personal statement
Remember: all components will be required to qualify for the Ada Merritt K-8 Center IB MYP Certificate and Pin.

8. How will it be graded?
Your project will be graded using the Technology assessment criteria.
The various phases of the Design Cycle will each receive a grade.
Your final product, personal statement and presentation will be evaluated using a project rubric
A minimum grade of 3 on the product, personal statement and presentation will be required to qualify for the Ada Merritt K-8 Center IB Certificate and Pin.
You will receive guidance and support during your technology /gifted classes to ensure that your project has all the required components.

9. High School Fairs
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10. High School Fairs Applications due January 15, 2013
October 11, 2012, from 1 pm to 3 pm
Confirmed to attend:
Coral Gables Senior High School
International Studies Prep Academy- ISPA
International Studies Charter High School- ISCHS
Miami Beach Senior High School
Miami Senior High School
New World School of the Arts
Young Men’s Prep Academy
Invited:
Iprep
Young Women’s Prep Academy
Terra
Declined invitation: Coral Reef High School, MAST Academy, Dash, North Miami Senior High School
Applications due January 15, 2013
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11. Eighth Grade Exams Algebra 1 End of Course Exam (May 2013)
Geometry End of Course Exam (May 2013)
FCAT in Writing, Science and Reading (April 2013)
Spanish Language AP Exam (May 2013)
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12. End of the Year Activities
Eighth Grade Field Trip
Dinner/Dance
End of the Year Awards Program
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13. Eighth Grade Orientation
September 28, 2012
The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future in life.
Plato
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