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Honors Math and Science Future Freshman Night 2011

Honors Math and Science Future Freshman Night 2011. Mrs. Alycia Clarkson, MA, NBCT Honors Geometry. Ms. Yvonne Martinez, MAT Honors Biology. Honors Math; Are you Ready?. Test will help us know Partner Schools ALL students will take at school first week of June

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Honors Math and Science Future Freshman Night 2011

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  1. Honors Math and Science Future Freshman Night 2011 • Mrs. Alycia Clarkson, MA, NBCT • Honors Geometry • Ms. Yvonne Martinez,MAT • Honors Biology

  2. Honors Math; Are you Ready? • Test will help us know • Partner Schools ALL students will take at school first week of June • Private Schools ALL students can take at district • (make up) contact X1171 • Completed course work • Teacher recommendation for “bubble scores” • CST scores (4 or 5 ok; 3 or less not ok)

  3. Why test everyone? • Common assessment gives common information. • Find the students who are apparently ready and encourage them to go for it. • Placement • Algebra I , Geometry or Honors Geometry

  4. What if you do not make the cutoff or you received a “bubble” score? • Take Algebra I in summer school. • “A” qualifies for Honors Geometry • Independent review with a tutor • Take Algebra I in High School • Foundation for a successful mathematics career. (no rush) • Success of sophomores • Re-enter honors program any year

  5. Mathematics Course Sequence for La Serna High School

  6. Is Honors Math for you? • Do you like math? • Is math your strength? • Goal is Calculus and/or AP Prob Stats

  7. How is Honors Geometry different from CP? • Cover more curriculum. • Prep for Calculus • Cover at a deeper level. • More development of concepts • Students develop independent and critical thinking skills • (less spoon feeding)

  8. What do you need to do? • Learn as much Algebra as you can now! • Possibly review this summer • PARTNER SCHOOLS: • Take the test at school • Turn in a letter of Intent by April 29th with report card • Decline placement to honors after receiving letter of acceptance if you DON’T want it • PRIVATE SCHOOLS: • Take the test at the district if you haven’t already • Turn in letter of Intent when you enroll

  9. Why Take Honors Biology? Is your child: • highly motivated to learn? • able to grasp scientific concepts easily? • a high test achiever (exams every 2-3 weeks and are 65% of the course)? • able to conduct independent work? • able to do assignments on time? • prepared for large homework loads (multiple honors classes)? • good at time management? ex extracurricular activities • responsible? Does your child: • have a strong interest in the sciences? • plans to take AP Biology (College level course, 2nd year of Biology at the 10th or 11th grade)?

  10. Honors Biology Ideal Candidate: • “A” or “B” in all 8th grade classes. • Earn grades of “A’s” in Science during the 8th grade year • Earn grades of “A” or “B” in Algebra during the 8th grade year • CST Science Scores: Advanced score • Has a good attendance record THOSE MEETING THE ABOVE CONDITIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

  11. How is Honors Biology different from College Prep Biology? Honors Biology: • Covers additional curriculum. -Modified AP Bio labs, Biotechnology Unit, In depth dissection, etc. • Covers concepts at a deeper level. -More development of concepts • Moves at a faster pace. -Exams are usually every 2-3 weeks • Allows students to develop Scientific, independent, and critical thinking skills. • Provides the foundation for Advanced Placement (AP) Biology.

  12. 10th/11thGrade 11/12th Grade 9th Grade Biology-AP Chemistry-AP *Math Analysis or higher. *A or B in Honors Chem *A in CP Chem • A/B in Biology-H • Concurrent Enrollment Alg 2 or Geometry* Biology-Honors OR Biology-AP Chemistry Honors • A/B in Biology-H • Concurrent Enrollment in • Algebra 2* *Math Analysis or higher. *A or B in Honors Chem *A in CP Chem Physics-AP Honors/AP Course Sequence

  13. Honors Bio FAQ’s • Is there an entrance exam? NO • If my child has taken Algebra, but does not meet baseline scores for Honors Geo. entrance, can s/he still take Honors Bio? YES • Does my child have to be concurrently enrolled in Honors Geometry or Honors English/Ancient Civ. or AP Human Geography? NO • Is there a summer assignment? YES -Instructions will be on my teacher website by July 1st

  14. Lab

  15. Honors Application Deadline Friday, April 29, 2011 • Completed Letter of Intent • Copy of latest 8th grade transcripts • Applicant and Parent Signature

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