1. Curriculum Night

2. Academics | Partnership | Leadership | Innovation
Mission
Provide personalized, university embedded, academic programs that empower students to complete college, excel in a global society, and contribute to their communities.
Arizona State Common Core Standards
Cambridge Curriculum
Academics | Partnership | Leadership | Innovation

3. What are the goals of tonight?
Understand how students are placed in courses.
Learn about major assessments for the school year.
Gain an overview of the curriculum in each subject area.
Learn about Student Data Notebooks
Learn about ways parents can support students’ academic success this year.

4. How are students placed?
Teacher recommendation
District Benchmark data (EADMS)
Course effort and academic grades
Placement exams
Scheduling logistics

5. What grade level curriculum is my student working on?
Each student receives curriculum at his or her instructional level.
Teachers will always lean towards the higher level curriculum and provide necessary supports to push students.

6. IGCSE Placement for
Score of 4 or more on Secondary 1 Checkpoint Exam
AND two of the following:
80% or more on Stage 9 Coursework. OR
80% or more effort grade on Stage 9 Coursework.
80% or more on District Benchmark Exams.

7. Major Assessments District Level: EADMS – ASU Prep Benchmark (2nd yr.)
State Level: AzMERIT in April
Grades 5-8: Cambridge Testing in May
IGCSE: some 8th graders
Checkpoint Stage 9: some 8th graders, some 7th graders
Checkpoint Stage 6: all 5th graders
Progression Stage 7: all 6th graders
Progression Stage 8: some 7th graders

8. Math
Our Cambridge mathematics courses are aligned with the Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards for Mathematics and the Cambridge International Secondary 1 and IGCSE Mathematics standards. This mathematics curriculum is presented in four content areas: Number, Algebra, Geometry, and Handling Data.

9. Math Number Algebra Geometry Data Stage 8 – Stage 9 – IGCSE –
aligned with 7th grade standards
Stage 9 –
aligned with 8th grade standards
IGCSE –
aligned with 9th grade standards
Number
Place Value, Integers, Powers, Roots, and Mental Strategies
Ordering and Rounding, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion.
Review of Number Concepts, Ratio, Proportion and Percentages.
Algebra
Expressions, Formulae, Equations, and Simple Functions.
Expressions, Formulae, Sequences, Linear Functions and Graphs.
Equations, Formulae, Sequences, Function Notation, Linear and Quadratic Equations.
Geometry
Congruency, Angle Properties, Constructions, Transformations, Area and Volume.
Shapes and Geometric Reasoning, Pythagoras’ Theorem, Position and Movement, Bearings and Circles.
Lines, Angles, 3D figures, Pythagoras’ Theorem, Transformations and Matrices.
Data
Planning, Collecting and Displaying Data.
Planning and Collecting Data, Interpreting Data and Graphs.
Planning and Collecting Data, Statistical Calculations, and Interpreting Graphs.

10. Science Stage 8: Stage 9: IGCSE Physics:
A blend of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
- Exploration with plants and animals; review of cellular systems; investigation photosynthesis, respiration, and transport of plan; study of the first 20 elements on the periodic chart, and the basic elements of Physics, such as light, sound and magnetism
Stage 9:
Biology, Chemistry and Physics are further explored in more depth.
- Delve further into plants with emphasis on the chemical formulas; chemical compounds are examined; and calculations within physics are tackled (amplitude, pitch, etc.)
IGCSE Physics:
An in depth exploration of Physics.
- Concepts include, but are not limited to force, mass, and density. Calculations, graphing, and more display knowledge of the topics. Matter, thermal properties, and transfer of energy are discussed.

11. Science (cont.) How can you and your child support success in Science?
- Students need to keep worksheets,
notes, and labs for studying
- Use the “Study” tab on the Weebly for
help.
- Review notes that are on the Planbook*.
*Note: Planbook is modified weekly.

12. Social Studies
7th/8th Grade Social Studies is a year-long course aligned with the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards for Social Studies focusing on U.S. History. We utilize the DBQ Project method to help students effectively master the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards. Students will gain lifelong skills, including the abilities to
Write clearly, accurately, and persuasively
Analyze a variety of complex texts in a variety of forms and styles
Attain skills in developing arguments
Attain skills in researching and managing information
Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text
Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words
Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.

13. Social Studies Topics Term 1 and 2 · American Revolution
· The Constitution
· Early Republic
· War of 1812
· Age of Jackson
· Election
· Westward Expansion
· Mexican-American War
· Slavery
· The Civil War
· Reconstruction
Term 3 and 4
· The West
· The Gilded Age
· Spanish-American War
· The Progressive Era
· World War I
· Great Depression
· World War II
· Cold War
· Vietnam War
· End of the 20th Century
· Current Events

14. English IGCSE® (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)
End of the Year Exam
Coursework:
Students will submit a writing portfolio. The maximum mark for the portfolio is 50, of which 40 marks are for Writing and 10 for Reading (Assignment 3).
Assignment 1: informative, analytical and/or argumentative
Assignment 2: descriptive and/or narrative
Assignment 3: a response to a text or texts. They may write in any appropriate form they wish. Options include: literary criticism, letter, report, journal, speech, interview, newspaper report or magazine article
Candidates answer three questions on two passages which may be on a similar topic. Candidates write all their answers in the spaces provided on the question paper. Passage A will be 500–600 words and Passage B will be 300–350 words in length. Candidates should spend approximately 10 minutes reading the passages.
Question 1 Comprehension questions (20 marks) This is a series of sub-questions in response to Passage A, requiring answers of different length
Question 2 Extended response (15 marks)
This question, in response to Passage A, may be sub-divided. Candidates write about 200–300 words, responding in one of the following text types: letter, report, journal, speech, interview, newspaper report or magazine article.
Question 3 Summary question (15 marks)
This question, in response to Passage B, may be sub-divided. Candidates write their content points in note form and then their summary as continuous writing of 100–150 words.

15. English Class Work Building to Progression Test When we read:
Explicit meaning- Choose relevant information and ideas
Use of language- Features of genre types, word choice, writer’s effect, comparing texts
Implicit meaning- interpreting texts beyond what is stated
When we Write:
Content- Word choice, creativity, structures
Purpose/Audience- Choosing and using language appropriate to task and audience
Structure- paragraph and sentence structure, writing based from model texts
English progression tests are available at stages 7, 8 and 9. The tests cover the learning objectives from across the relevant stage.
English progression test papers include the following question types: short answer, matching, and multiple-choice questions. Writing is assessed using an open-ended writing task in each paper.
Books this year:
Midsummer Night’s Dream
And Then There Were None
Lord of the Flies
Now is the Time for Running

16. English How can I support my student in English at home?
Supplies & books
Communication
Weebly
Encourage reading
Encourage their writing

17. STEM Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
Lab and project based learning course, aligned with both College and Career Readiness Standards, and the Cambridge International Secondary I Science Curriculum.
Students will complete the course with knowledge of:
The nature of science itself and a deep understanding of the scientific method and how to 
solve problems scientifically
The engineering process, and how to systematically plan and create using science and mathematics as tools
Subject matter aligned with AZ CCR Standards that is not included in Cambridge Secondary I

18. STEM First Term Second Term Engineering challenges
Rocketry and physics
Solar energy
DNA and genetics
Natural selection
Human Influence on the Environment
Chemistry / Chemical Engineering
Catapults and physics
Light and sound
Dissections
Robots

19. How can I support my student?
1.Encourage Daily Practice
2.Communication with Teachers ,
3.Checking Weebly and Planbook
4.Encouraging the ASU Prep Way

20. Student Data Notebook
Students will track their own learning in every class
Student component :They will set goals & track them every quarter.
Teacher component will include data
Examples:
Pre/Post Test in particular concept that needs to be mastered by grade level per quarter and or year
Formative assessment – an informal way teachers check for understanding and are therefore able to give students feedback. This also guides teacher instruction on grade specific concepts.

21. Tracking My Own Learning
Example of a Student Learning Goal
Math- Understand and use decimals and percents
My score at beginning: _2-_
My Goal:__3__
By: _Nov. 30___

23. Student Reflection
Students will share their data notebooks with parents at ILPs.
Great way to make sure that every student is reflecting on his/her learning
Student buy-in
Student self- accountability
Student celebration

24. Foundations Class Goals
Every Foundations class will create a mission statement & display it
Every Foundations class will create a class goal
Class will track and display goal together.