Rising 9th grade Informational MeetingUplift Summit Faculty and Staff

Objective• IB FOR ALL• Summer Reading and Supply

List• Uniform Expectations• Summer Programs• Tardy Policy• Parent Involvement• Lockers, Shot Records,

Technology Usage • Testing and Fees• Academic Expectations

To inform rising 9th grade scholars and parents of important information regarding IB and academics, college readiness, culture and expectations, and general information about the 9th grade

Agenda

IB FOR ALL

• Uplift’s Mission

• Uplift Education’s mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower students to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.

What the IB Diploma is NOT

Grades in Uplift HS DP classes are not based upon grades on IB exams (though Uplift HS grades should correlate with student preparedness for IB exams).

It is possible to get the HS Diploma from the state of Texas but not the IB Diploma (and vice-versa).

AP versus IB DP

Offer courses widely accepted for college credit.

Provide educational rigor and quality that helps prepare students for college.

Are assessed externally, AP by the College Board and ETS, DP by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

AP offers a “cafeteria plan” for which students can choose to take one AP course, several, or none.

AP results are based upon a single assessment.

AP is focused towards the educational system of the United States.

DP is based upon multiple assessments, both Internal and External.

Independent student choice is often a feature of the assessments, to a greater degree than on AP assessments.

Assessments reflect those typically used in colleges to a greater degree than AP assessments.

• a high degree of alignment with college readiness standards in all subject areas

• many individual IB standards were more advanced than those required for success in entry-level college courses

• IB standards address key cognitive strategies (critical thinking, intellectual inquisitiveness and interpretation skills) that have been identified by college instructors as necessary for college success.

IB Exams more equitable than AP

Percentage passing exams in Texas:*

*Source: TEA report on AP and IB Exam Results in Texas 2010-2011

Overall

Asian

White

Hispanic

African AmericanNot Economically Disadvantaged

Economically Disadvantaged

AP49%68%63%34%25%58%30%

IB86%93%87%83%67%88%77%

Summer Reading List School Supply List

Link to Summit Website

http://www.uplifteducation.or

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Link to Summer Reading List

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•9th grade Language A•9th grade Geometry

•Criteria for mastery attached to assignment

NUTS AND BOLTS

Uniform Expectations

• Girls • Boys

Shoe Policy

• All scholars must wear a black (black with white accent is acceptable) shoe with a white or tan sole. Scholars are not allowed to wear shoes with dark soles due to the damage it causes to the building floors. Shoe colors can only be black and white, other colors are not allowed. Athletic shoes are ONLY permitted during PE class.

• Todos los estudiantes tendrán que usar un zapato negro (negro con acento blanco es aceptable) con la suela blanca o café claro. A los estudiantes no se les permitirá el uso de zapatos con suela oscuras debido a los daños que causa a los pisos del edificio. Colores de zapatos sólo pueden ser en blanco y negro, otros colores no son permitidos. No se permitirán zapatos deportivos, solamente durante la clase de educación física.

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• Summer Programs

• 9th grade Transition Camp – June 8-10– 8am-12 noon

Geometry advancement

Scholars who received an 85% or higher yearly average in Algebra I

• Summer School– for selected

scholars who will be notified by school administration

TBDESL Literacy

Reading Camp

Math Bridge Camp(solidify 8th grade

skills to prepare for 9th grade)

Tardy Policy

Scholars are expected to be on campus and in classrooms by 8:00 a.m.

Scholars arriving after 8 a.m. will be issued a tardy

Scholars who arrive after 8:15 must sign in at Center Street

1st tardy – Warning2nd tardy – Detention3rd tardy – Detention4th tardy – Friday School5th tardy – Saturday School and parent mtg

College Readiness

• SAT– January & June of 11th grade– Current Cost = $52.50 each– Fee Waiver Available for F/R

• PSAT– October of 9th, 10th, 11th

– Current Cost = $14 each

• ACT– April of 11th grade

• Explore– August & April of 9th grade

• Plan– August & April of 10th grade

• ACT Practice– August & January of 11th grade

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS

• AP (Advanced Placement)– May of 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th – Current Cost = $91 each– Fee Reduction available for

F/R– Offer 13 AP classes

• IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme)– Late Spring of 11th (internal

written assessments)– Early Spring of 12th (oral

assessments)– May of 12th (written

assessments)– Current Cost = $798 (six

exams + extended essay)– Fee Reduction available for

F/R

COLLEGE CREDIT EXAMS

Senate 111

•“…an institution of higher education shall grant at least 24 semester credit hours or equivalent course credit in appropriate subject areas to an entering freshman student for successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.” *

*Source: SB 111, 79th Legislative Session, 2005.

• What does it look like in the classroom?

Family Engagement

Family Engagement

Research shows that engaged parents play a role as:•Supporters of learning•Encouragers of grit and determination•Models of lifelong learning•Advocates for their child•With indicators of student achievement including higher grades, increased achievement test scores, lower drop out rates, student’s sense of personal competence, and student’s belief in the importance of education.

Effective Family-School Partnerships

=Supporting Student

Achievement & School Improvement

Partners in Education a publication by SEDL

Volunteers-in-Partnership

• The ViP meets every 3rd Thursday of the month during the year.

• Each family is expected to provide a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer service yearly.

• For every $12.00 of donated items or donated money you will be credited 1 volunteer hour.

• www.myvolunteerpage.com

• Parents are expected to attend the Sky Hawk Parent Academy.

• It is held immediately after the ViP meeting.

Summit Academic Information

Graduation Requirements for Distinguished Diploma

• English – 4 credits

• Math – 4 credits

• Science – 4 credits

• Social Studies – 4 credits

• Foreign Language – 3 credits of the same language

• Fine Arts – 1 credit

• PE – 2 credits

• Professional Communications – 1 credit

• Technology – 1 credit

• Other Electives – 2 credits

• Total # of Credits Earned 26• • +Successful completion of

EOCs • • +100 hours of community

service• • + Acceptance to a 4-year

college/university

• + Endorsement(s) selection

• = Graduation from Uplift Summit.

ARTS & HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT

• Allows our scholars to select courses from the humanities, foreign languages, English literature, and fine arts

• A student may earn an Arts & Humanities endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and:

• (A) 4 additional English elective credits

• (B) A total of 5 social studies courses

• (C) 4 levels of the same language in a language other than English

• (D) 2 levels of the same language in a language other than English and 2 levels of a different language in a language other than English

• (E) A coherent sequence of 4 credits by selecting courses from 1 or 2 categories or disciplines in fine arts

STEM ENDORSEMENT

• Allows our scholars to select courses in science, technology (computer science), engineering, and advanced mathematics.

• A student may earn a STEM endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements including Algebra II, chemistry, and physics and:

•(A) A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in CTE that consists of at least 2 courses in the same career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course which includes any course that is the 3rd or higher course in a sequence. The final course in the sequence must be selected from the STEM career cluster.

•(B) A total of 5 credits in math by successfully completing Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and 2 additional math courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite

•(C) A total of 5 credits in science by successfully completing biology, chemistry, physics, and 2 additional science courses

•(D) In addition to Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics, a coherent sequence of 3 additional credits from no more than 2 of the areas listed in (A), (B), and(C). •

Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement

• Allows our scholars to select courses from each endorsement area and earn credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas sufficient to complete the distinguished level of achievement.

• A student may earn a Multidisciplinary Studies endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and:

• (A) 4 advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education without remediation from within1 endorsement area or among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence

• (B) 4 credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and Chemistry and/or Physics

• (C) 4 credits in AP, IB, or dual credit selected from English, Math, Science, Humanities, Economics, LOTE, or Fine Arts

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THEATRE I ~ MYP

Theatre helps to teach scholars 21st Century Skills which will prepare them to be college ready. They will be expected to learn/use the following: •Critical Thinking/Problem Solving•Communication•Collaboration•Creativity•Innovation•Information, Media, Communication, & Technology Literacy•Flexibility & Adaptability•Initiative & Self-Direction•Social & Cross-Cultural Skills•Productivity & Accountability•Leadership & Responsibility

• Theatre is a byproduct & partner to your scholar’s core classes & is the first step in your scholar’s success for the IB Diploma and AP Exams.

• Scholars will be expected to:1. Use internet/computers on

a regular basis2. Complete hands on

experience related to theatre out side of the classroom both as actor & tech/theatre business.

3. Attend live performances4. Analyze, Write & produce

shows/reviews

Ms. Saki L. Miltongeometry | geometría | géométrie

• Expectations: Be open-minded, be prepared, study, be proactive, be engaged, be inquisitive, BE YOU!

• Topics: Congruency of triangles and circles, proofs, measurement, lines and angles

• Supplies: Compass, protractor, composition notebook, grid paper, pencil

Objectives/Grading Criteria:

A. Knowledge & Understanding

quizzes, exams, exit tickets

B. Investigating Patternsconstructions, investigations

C. Communicationoral quiz, written report/task

D. Real-World Contextapplication problem, project

GRADE 9 IB MATHS - GEOMETRY

GEOMETRY COURSE OVERVIEW

Related Concepts:changesystems

justificationpattern

simplificationequivalence

measurementquantityspace

generalizationmodel

representationsystem

Global Contexts:identities & relationships

orientation in space & timepersonal & cultural expression

scientific & technical innovationglobalization & sustainability

fairness & development

Statement of Inquiry:

1 clear and conscise sentence that sums up

the big idea

Key Concepts:formlogic

relationships

6 Units4-6 week plan

of study

9th Grade SpanishClass (quick) OverviewAlthough we will be practicing all components of the language (reading, writing, listening, speaking), this is a writing intensive course.

Scholars are expected to write 300-400 words with proper usage of the language by the end of the school year. Examples of writing include:

• Writing short narratives

• Write Journal entries

• Write proper emails/correspondence

• Write a 2-4 essayQuizzes will be given every class.Exams will be given after each unit is completed. Everything taught is cumulative and subject to be assessed at any time.

• Expectations of the students– Scholars need to study every night.

Native Speakers – writing and reading can be challenging and you will need the same amount of time studying as a non-native speaker.

– As IB learners we strive to represent all 10 attributes of the IB learning profile:

-Scholars are expected to take responsibility for their own learning. If

absent, you are responsible to make up the work/find what work was missed.

-Come to class prepared with all materials.

-Take class notes daily and be prepared to ask questions and have class discussions.

-If the scholar has any questions or concerns, I expect the scholar to contact

me right away. This can be done in person or via email.

Biology

Items needed•Binder for saving notes and tests •Pencils (as we use pencils more often than pens)•Lab journal

Overview•MYP Bio is designed to introduce biology and important biological issues. Emphasis is placed on inquiry based labs and abilities to make inferences regarding data using various techniques. Topics range from biomolecules to ecology with evolution as the theme driving change within these systems.•To become an educated citizen who can make evaluations based on evidence

GRADE 9 IB LANGUAGE A

Ms. Britney FletcherEnglish

• Expectations: Be open-minded, be prepared, study, be proactive, be engaged, be inquisitive, BE YOU!

• Topics: Communication, Social, Self-management, Research, and Thinking

• Supplies: Composition notebook, pencil, highlighter, dictionary

Objectives/Grading Criteria:

A. Analyzing - analysis, investigations

B. Organizing – brainstorming techniques

C. Producing text - essays

D. Using language – appropriate vocabulary, sentence structure, and grammar

LANGUAGE A COURSE OVERVIEW

Related Concepts:AudienceContextPurpose

BiasTheme

ArgumentSylistic Choices

VoiceInference

IdiomEmpathy

Point of View

Global Contexts:identities & relationships

orientation in space & timepersonal & cultural expressionglobalization & sustainability

fairness & development

Statement of Inquiry:

1 clear and conscise sentence that sums up

the big idea

Key Concepts:Communication

ConnectionCreativityCulture

7 Units3-5 week plan

of study

Mr. Gregory Peebles•Expectations: Be an inquirer, be reflective, be a communicator in class and with your teacher. Scholars will own their grade.•Topics: Nature and Perspectives on Geography, Population Geography, Cultural Patterns and Processes, Political Organization of Space, Agricultural and Rural Land Use, Industrialization and Economic Development, and Cities and Urban Land Use

•Supplies: Notebook, AP Prep Book, Flash Cards, Summer Reading Book (Salt by Mark Kurlansky)

• Objectives/Grading Criteria:A: Knowledge and Understanding

B: Investigating

C: Communication

D: Thinking Critically

Types of Summative Assignments:

– Traditional Tests– Free Response Questions

(FRQs)– Group Projects– Papers (500 – 1,500

Words)

Grade 9 – AP Human GeographyYear 4 – Individuals and Societies

7 UnitsSemester 1 – 4 UnitsSemester 2 – 3 Units

AP RequirementsScholars will be assessed using AP requirements to assess their preparation

for the capstone AP test in May

IB RequirementsScholars will be

continuously formatively asses throughout the Unit

with at least one summative assessment at

the end of each unit

Key Concepts– Change– Global

Interactions– Time, Place, and

Space– Systems

Related Concepts– Causality– Culture– Disparity and equity– Diversity– Globalization– Management and Intervention– Networks– Patterns and Trends– Power– Processes– Scale– Sustainability

Professional Communications

• Purpose of Class: To develop literacy, design and process skills, research skills, and presentation skills

• Unit 1: How to Succeed in School

• Unit 2: Design (Projects, Problem-Solving, and Research)

• Unit 3: Best Version of Myself

• Unit 4:Debate

• Unit 6: Backwards planning for Life

• Unit 7: Interview and Resumé

• Unit 8: Review Project

• Unit 9: Inquiry and Connecting Design Cycle to Personal project

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Professional Communications

MaterialsBinderFunctioning E-mailUSBTrifold boards (2-3/year)

• Attitude• Spirit of Curiosity• Willingness to

Engage in Discussion• Willingness to

Conduct Research