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HONORS PRE-AP ACADEMY at

HONORS PRE-AP ACADEMY at . MOUNT ELDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL. WHAT IS IT?. The Honors Pre-Advanced Placement Academy prepares students for the rigorous and relevant liberal arts college preparatory program structured on the national curriculum required by College Board.

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HONORS PRE-AP ACADEMY at

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  1. HONORS PRE-AP ACADEMY at MOUNT ELDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

  2. WHAT IS IT? The Honors Pre-Advanced Placement Academy prepares students for the rigorous and relevant liberal arts college preparatory program structured on the national curriculum required by College Board.

  3. Advantages to the Program Students will: • be prepared for the Advanced Placement Academy at Flagstaff High School • be in like-minded peer groups who will work together to achieve success • have shared experiences that will allow them to relate to each other • be better prepared for the college experience

  4. Pre-AP Academy Faculty • are Highly Qualified within specific content area • have received training by College Board on expectations for AP classes • work closely with FHS AP Teachers on vertical alignment of curriculum

  5. Why Prepare Students for High School AP Courses? • High school students may earn college credit for the AP exams for which they score well. But, that is NOT the reason to take these classes! • The rigor and expectations students will experience in these classes will better prepare them for the college experience. • Universities want to see a challenging course load on applications.

  6. CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

  7. Additional Expectations • Students are encouraged to take at least one year of foreign language in eighth grade • Show acceptable behavior in class and at all MEMS activities • Maintain a 3.5 GPA • Maintain consistent and timely attendance in classes • Complete and showcase a content specific project in the spring of their eighth grade year

  8. Academy Teacher Support • Looping-Same core teachers for 7 & 8 grade • Stronger Student-Teacher relationships • Core teachers working together supporting students • Collaborative teaching environment • Integrated curriculum

  9. Eighth Grade Project • Driven by student interestwithin a specific content area • Student works with the content area teacher to develop the project • Student presents project at Honors Pre-AP Showcase in the spring

  10. Recognition from the Program • Graduates of the academy will receive automatic acceptance into the AP Academy at Flagstaff High School • Honors Pre-AP distinction at graduation • Recognition at the Pre-AP Academy awards banquet

  11. How Do I Apply? • You can apply in 6th, 7th or 8th grade • Teacher recommendations can be returned with the application or sent to MEMS by March 23, 2012 • Submit a completed application by March 23, 2012 to MEMS office

  12. Contact Information Email: memspreapacademy@fusd1.org

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