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What Does it Mean to Participate I n a Rigorous Academic Program?

What Does it Mean to Participate I n a Rigorous Academic Program?. Adapted from Carrie Childers, Cumberland County Schools. High Expectations. Resourceful – willing to find the answers on their own Curious – deep thinkers Strong work ethic – complete tasks above and beyond requirements

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What Does it Mean to Participate I n a Rigorous Academic Program?

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  1. What Does it Mean to Participate In a Rigorous Academic Program? Adapted from Carrie Childers, Cumberland County Schools

  2. High Expectations • Resourceful – willing to find the answers on their own • Curious – deep thinkers • Strong work ethic – complete tasks above and beyond requirements • Responsible – take pride in their work • Dedicated – academically • Articulate – in speech and the written word • Inquisitive – not afraid to ask questions • Academic Integrity – cite information; no plagiarism

  3. Honors Courses • Honors Courses are weighted with one extra quality point (A=5; B=4; C=3; D=2; F=0) • Students are assigned • More research-based assignments • More written composition • More presentations • Independent study • Collaborative projects • Authentic assessments • Projects that teach others

  4. AP Courses • AP Courses are weighted with two extra quality points (A=6; B=5; C=4; D=3; F=0) • College level, college pace • Reading – Writing – Analysis • AP test – you are expected to take the AP Exam in May if you are taking the course. Depending on the college, a score of 3 or higher can give you college course credit (however, some schools give credit only if you score a 5 – the highest you can score). *Important not to overload on AP courses! Take the ones that interest you and that you feel the most ready for!

  5. Governor’s School • IMAGINE ... A Summer Program • ... where students who are among the best and brightest gather for the love of learning and the joy of creativity • ... where teachers and students form a community while searching together for answers to challenging questions • ... where there are no grades or tests • ... where a synergy of intellectual curiosity fuels the exploration of the latest ideas in various disciplines This is the Governor's School of North Carolina . . . Two campuses. One vision. Fifty years of experience. http://www.ncgovschool.org/

  6. Summer Enrichment Programs • There are a variety of summer programs throughout North Carolina that cater to high school students who are intellectually curious. The following link can be found on the ABSS website -> Departments -> EC/AIG -> AIG -> Parent/Student Resources • http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/cms/lib02/NC01001905/Centricity/Domain/92/Summer%20Enrichment%20Programs.doc

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