1. Advanced Academics Program Options for Middle School and Beyond

2. A college graduate will have average lifetime earnings twice that of a high school graduate.

4. International Baccalaureate (IB) Coursework with a Global Perspective Complete Degree Program Major Components - Thinking & Writing Diploma is a Major Asset in University Admission Diploma Guarantees minimum 24 Semester Credits at any Texas State University There are IB Programs in Over 138 Countries

5. Advanced Placement (AP) Stand Alone Classes & Tests College Class on the High School Campus Earn College Credit if Score on AP test is high enough Content & Expectations are Directed by the College Board More than 90% of 4 year Universities Grant Credit for Qualifying Exams Students can bypass Entry Level Courses

6. * Comparison of AP & IB Differences /SimilaritiesAPIB Global in Concepts & Concerns X Predominately Divergent Thinking X Creativity, Activity & Service Component X Prepares Students for College X X Stand-Alone Course X Stand-Alone Exams X Courses Taken as a Block X Comprehensive & Interconnected Curriculum X Accreditation Process X Teacher Training X X Single Examination X Assessment in Multiple Formats X Theory of Knowledge Component X How Does International Baccalaureate Differ from Advanced Placement?

7. On HS campus: English 4 Pre-Calculus Calculus French 3 Theater Arts Speech Music Theory Physics An Associates Degree & High School Diploma in 4 Years On Northeast Lakeview College Campus A High School Academy

8. * Career & Technology Clusters Judson High School * Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources * Media Technology & Communications * Marketing, Business & Finance * Law & Public Safety * Health & Human Services * Transportation Services Wagner High School * Construction & Manufacturing * Business Administration & Marketing Management * Information Technology & Visual Design * Corrections & Protective Services * Education & Human Services * Hospitality Services * Science, Technology, Engineering & Math(STEM)

10. * Regulars – encompasses all sixth grade TEKS and provides students the opportunity to learn important mathematical concepts and procedures. ***(class available to any student) * Pre-AP – explores sixth grade TEKS and offers enrichment in problem solving that involves significant mathematical content AP-aligned to College Readiness Standards. ***(class available to any student) * TAG – rigorous curriculum with opportunities for acceleration and enrichment. Sixth grade TAG students receive instruction on 6 th and 7 th grade TEKS. ***(class is only available to current TAG students)

11. * Regulars – encompasses all sixth grade TEKS ***(class available to any student) * Pre-AP – provides a rigorous and highly challenging curriculum focused on sixth grade TEKS. Curriculum is AP-aligned to College Readiness Standards. ***(class available to any student) * TAG – rigorous curriculum with opportunities for acceleration and enrichment. Sixth grade TAG students receive instruction on 6 th, 7 th and 8 th grade TEKS with an emphasis on life and earth science in preparation for a high school credit pathway. ***(class is only available to current TAG students)

12. * Regulars – encompasses all sixth grade TEKS. ***(class available to any student) * Pre-AP/TAG – rigorous and highly challenging curriculum aligned to College Readiness Standards. TAG students in this course receive individualized instruction that’s differentiated in terms of depth & complexity. ***(class available to any student)

13. * Regulars – encompasses all sixth grade TEKS ***(class available to any student) * Pre-AP/TAG – covers 6 th grade TEKS. Designed to prepare students for the rigorous AP curriculum at the high school level. ***(class available to any student) * Pre-IB/TAG – covers 6 th grade TEKS. Designed to prepare students for the rigorous IB curriculum at the high school level. ***(class available to any student)

14. High School Credit Currently Offered at Middle School : Biology Algebra I Spanish I Spanish II Communications Applications (Speech) Concepts in Engineering & Technology Principles of Human Services Principles of Manufacturing Principles of Construction

15. Ensure attendance!!! Talk to your child about the future Attend events offered by the school Call for a teacher conference if you have concerns or questions Ensure your child attends tutoring if needed

16. "The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." Alvin Toffler

17. * “You can do anything you put your mind to.” * “6th grade isn’t hard, you have more freedom and it’s more fun.”- Anaya Ware * “Just get ready they don’t tolerate any bad business here! They are looking for mature kids!”- JaKavian * “It’s a lot of work but we have fun too.”

18. International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB) http://www.ibo.org/diploma/ Advanced Placement (AP) http://www.collegeboard.org/ JISD Advanced Academics Coordinator or Elementary TAG Teacher Lynda Mabrito - 945-5322 lmabrito@judsonisd.org