Diploma Years Programmefiles.ctctcdn.com/066d8d8c001/0d1bf5ba-5ae7-40ee-9850-ed...Diploma Years Programme _____ DP Principal/Coordinator Stacy Stoyanoff: [email protected]

Diploma Years Programme

__________________________________________________________________________________________ DP Principal/Coordinator Stacy Stoyanoff: [email protected]

Westlake Academy: 817-490-5757 ® www.westlakeacademy.org

November 13,2015

DP NEWS Grade 11/12 Upcoming DATES Month Day Activity November 20 Grandparent’s Day EE Topic Choice Deadline 23-‐27 Thanksgiving Break December 3 Coffee and Danish with the Principals (8:00am) WA Scholars Selected By NASA The following DP juniors were chosen to participate in the NASA Texas High School Aerospace Scholars program: Enzo Carino Cadence King Zach Malik Alex Nguyen Julian Sanders Mitch Thompson Congratulations to our NASA Aerospace Scholars!!! Based upon their outstanding application profile, these students were chosen by a selection panel at NASA. The applicant pool was very competitive, so it is extremely exciting to see that 6 WA students were selected to be NASA Aerospace Scholars. As NASA scholars, these students must complete an online distance-‐learning course, which includes four modules, each containing readings, multimedia presentations, discussion posts, short quizzes and assignments. After successfully completing this graded online course, a group of students will be selected for the onsite summer experience at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. The students who participate and complete in both the online course and the onsite summer experience, may receive elective science credit towards graduation. For more information on NASA Aerospace Scholars, please visit their website: https://nas.okstate.edu/

DP Mock Exams The Senior Mock Exam will occur before Spring Break. The DP Faculty developed a schedule that will run from Thursday March 3 to Friday March 11. This is where the seniors will take a full series of IB exams in preparation for the actual exams in May. Counselor Carl’s College Corner TEST PREP OPPORTUNITIES Boost My ACT Boost My ACT will be holding classes in Trophy Club. For more information about ACT Prep Class dates, cost and registration, please visit www.boostmyact.com Kaplan Test Prep – Free SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test This event is designed to help students decide between the New SAT or ACT. The event will be held on November 14, 2015 at 2 locations:

• Southlake Public Library, 1400 Main St., Southlake, TX 76092 • 9:30 A.M. – 1:15 P.M. • Frisco Chamber of Commerce, 6843 Main St., Frisco, TX 75034 • 8:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.

Visit kaptest.com/satvsact to sign up today. DUKE UNIVERSITY TALENT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM (TIP) Westlake Academy is looking for 7th grade students with strong intellectual abilities to apply for the 2015 – 2016 Duke TIP Talent Search. This program offers academically talented students opportunities to support their development. For more information about how to qualify, please go to https://tip.duke.edu. For additional questions, please contact Mr. Tippen. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Arkansas Alumni Association The University of Arkansas Alumni Association scholarship application is now available. The priority deadline is December 1, 2015. For more information about this scholarship and the criteria, please visit www.arkansasalumni.org/FRscholarships Fort Worth Tarrant County Aggie Moms’ Club The Fort Worth/Tarrant County (FWTC) Aggie Moms’ Club Scholarship program seeks to recognize and reward students who are proficient in academics and involved in purposeful activities outside of the classroom with emphasis on campus-‐based organizations, volunteerism, leadership, employment and service. The deadline for current high school is Friday, March 4, 2016. See Mr. Tippen for an application.




NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award Graduating high school seniors who operate their own small business are eligible to receive a 2016 NFIB Entrepreneur Award from the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation. Students may apply online between October 1 and December 18, 2015. Please visit www.NFIB.com/YEA for more information. Princeton Prize on Race Relations This prize recognizes students who are helping improve race relations in their schools or communities. Winners of the Princeton Prize in Race Relations are awarded up to $1,000 and invited to Princeton University for an expense-‐paid weekend symposium on race. Apply online or by mail. For more information, please visit http://www.princeton.edu/pprize/ Texas Engineering Foundation The chapters of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) in affiliation with Texas Engineering Foundation (TEF) will award scholarships to students studying to become engineers in an engineering program at an ABET – accredited (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) college or university. For more information visit www.tspe.org SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) AMDA is currently offering its Highs School Summer Conservatory program for talented high school students looking to advance in the performing arts. This program offers intensive training for acting, singing and dancing in a college environment. For more information, please visit http://www.amda.edu/high-‐school-‐summer-‐program/ AIU High School Diplomats The High School Diplomats Program is a cultural enrichment experience that brings together high school students from Japan and the United States. With HSD in America, American and Japanese students travel to Princeton University for ten days of fun and cultural exchange. The application deadline is January 8, 2016. For more information, please visit http://www.highschooldiplomats.com/index.php Cornell University Summer College Cornell University Summer College offers academically motivated high school students an opportunity to take courses at an Ivy League university while earning college credit, working closely with internationally recognized faculty, exploring majors and career options and making friends from around the world. For more information about this wonderful opportunity, please visit https://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/index.php

New England Center for Investigative Reporting (NECIR) NECIR is currently accepting applications for their summer workshops for students who are interested in Broadcast Journalism and/or Investigative reporting. These workshops will be held on the Boston University campus. For more information, please visit http://studentprograms.necir.org Oxbridge Academic Programs Students who want to discover a new culture, learn to live independently, and push themselves intellectually in new areas and among equally inspired peers, check out the Academic Summer Study Programs in Europe and the US. For more information, feel free to call the New York Office at (212) 932-‐3049 or (800) 828-‐8349 or by e-‐mail [email protected] Truman State University The Summer Talent Academy for Professions in Health (STAPH) Students who are currently enrolled in 10th or 11th grade may be nominated. If you are interested, please see Mr. Tippen. For more information, visit staph.truman.edu Zombie Scholars Academy: A Problem-‐Based Exploration of Science, Literature, and Leadership (ZSA). Students currently in 8th – 11th grade may apply. For more information, visit zombie.truman.edu. University of North Carolina @ Chapel Hill PROJECT UPLIFT A unique opportunity that enables high-‐achieving rising seniors to experience college life on the Carolina campus. Students spend two days attending academic classes, meeting with faculty and staff, interacting with Carolina students, and participating in cultural and social activities. Students can select one of the following four dates to attend Project Uplift: May 19-‐21, May 26-‐28, June 2-‐4, and June 9-‐11. There is a non-‐refundable $35 registration fee; beyond that, Project Uplift is an all-‐expense paid program, including meals, room, and program materials (excluding travel costs). Who is eligible for nomination? Designed for students from diverse backgrounds, including those from historically underrepresented populations (African American, American Indian, Latina/o, Asian American, first-‐generation college, rural areas and/or disadvantaged backgrounds). Students should be academically motivated, and be enrolled in the most rigorous academic curriculum that may include AP, IB, and/or dual enrollment courses. Please know we will send additional information about the nomination process in November; however, if you have questions now, please email [email protected]. UPLIFT PLUS A six-‐week program that takes place during Carolina’s Summer Session II. High achieving, Project Uplift participants are selected based off of their outstanding Project Uplift applications. During the six-‐week program, participants will live in Alexander Residence Hall, attend a SAT/ACT session and enroll in English 105 – a 3 credit hour course. To further expand participants’ knowledge of different academic and career fields, Uplift PLUS participants will gain exposure to units across the campus community. In addition to serving as daily program advisors, UP staff members serve as tutors and program facilitators. Participants will also have an opportunity to engage with important campus resources throughout the summer. Uplift Plus is approaching its third year, and students who have participated have seen an average of a 200-‐point increase on the SAT, and a majority of participants have matriculated to the




University. Who is eligible? Students who attend Project Uplift – outstanding students are invited to participate based off of their Project Uplift applications. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions about the nomination and/or application process. Applications for both programs will be available at diversity.unc.edu by December 1, 2015. Washington University in St. Louis – Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts If you are interested in pursuing your passion in architecture, art, or design while producing work in a real studio and living on a college campus, check out these two wonderful opportunities:

• Architecture Discovery Program – July 10 – 23, 2016 • Portfolio Plus Program – July 10 – 30

The applications open January 15, 2016 and close on April 15, 2016. For more information about the Architecture Discovery Program and Portfolio Plus Program, visit samfoxschool.wustl.edu/precollege or call 314-‐935-‐8652 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES – CONGRATULATIONS!!! MARCELO BERMUDEZ

• UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS HANNAH BUMGARNER

• UNIVERISTY OF NEBRASKA • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

BROOKE CASSIDY

• UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS • PURDUE UNIVERSITY

KELSEY FERRELL

• UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE @ KNOXVILLE

JACK GALLAGHER • INDIANA UNIVERSITY

OLIVIA GIBBS

• UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

EMILY HUDSON

• KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS • WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

PASHA HUSSAIN

• LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERISTY DREW KOZMAN

• UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

ANDRES MARTINEZ-‐MURILLO

• TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY • UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

MANDY MOORE

• UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI EMILY MOREN

• LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY MEREDITH MCCUNE

• ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY CIDNEY ODOM

• LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SARAH PINTO

• UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS CHARLES PRICE

• ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY RAHUL THAROOR

• TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY FRANK TITZLER

• STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY TANNER WHEAT

• UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS • MILLSAPS COLLEGE




DP Administration Let’s continue to work towards this year’s theme: Dream … Create … Achieve: Building a Collective Legacy of Excellence. For questions concerning schedules, PSAT/SAT/ACT, and college planning, please feel free to contact Mr. Tippen at any time: [email protected] If you have any question concerning student life, the Diploma Programme (DP), and AP/DP exams, please feel free to contact Mr. Stoyanoff at any time: mailto:[email protected] Sincerely,

Stacy Stoyanoff DP Coordinator DP Principal

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