1. Ms. Amelia Estrada Assistant Principal of Curriculum

2. Mission/Vision Goals and Objectives Eligibility Criteria Support for AP Students Advanced Placement Courses 2011-2012 Student and Parent Contract Questions

3. Mission P erpetuate a school community that cultivates emotional, moral and P hysical well-being while M otivating and preparing students to achieve H igh standards in order to become effective leaders

4. Vision At Pinecrest Preparatory Middle-High (PPMH), we will strive to perpetuate a community of learners in which the pursuit of Honor, High Standards, and Intellectual Growth is complemented by a concern for the physical, cultural and character development of each student. Through its academic rigor, PPMH promotes a sense of identity, community, personal integrity and values that prepare students to become effective leaders.

5. Rigorous and challenging curriculum College preparatory Interdisciplinary connections Expand and offer an array of courses Encourage minority participation Support for students and faculty.

6. Teacher recommendation Completion of prerequisite courses, when applicable Classroom performance Standardized examination scores Student request

7. Quarterly Study Hall Sessions- during school After school and Saturday tutoring sessions College Trip (Florida Universities in September) Ivy League College Trip- Spring Break(only for AP students) Test Preparation Resources Other Surprises

8. Advanced Placement Environmental Studies- Mr. Abreu Advanced Placement European History- Mr. Duwayne Hass Advanced Placement Spanish Language- Ms. Lydia Lemus Advanced Placement Spanish Literature- Ms. Lydia Lemus Advanced Placement English III- Mr. Ross Advanced Placement Psychology- Mr. Gott Advanced Placement American History- TBA Dual Enrollment (10 th & 11 th Grades)-FIU Ms. Yvette Perdomo High School Counselor/College Advisory Program (CAP)

9. Supplemental Reading and Writing Attendance Examination in May 2012 Bonus points (weighted GPA) A= 6 points instead of 4 B=5 points instead of 3 C=3 points instead of 2 D and F remain with same values

10. Organization and note taking skills Commitment for a minimum of a quarter (9 week period) College readiness Participation in an Advanced Placement Course is a PRIVILEGE!

11. Questions?