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MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
Welcome to theMass Academy of Mathematics
and Science at WPIORIENTATION
CLASS OF 2023
FACULTY /STAFF
◼ MR. BARNEY
◼ MS. LUDES
◼ NURSE CHILDS
◼ DR CROWTHERS
◼ MR ELLIS
◼ MRS POST
◼ MR REGELE
◼ MRS REARDON
◼ MS SMALL
◼ MRS TARICCO
◼ MRS WILDFONG
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
AGENDA◼ WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
◼TENTATIVE CALENDAR AND SCHEDULE-CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 18-BOURNEDALE SEPTEMBER 8-10-VACATIONS-ATTENDANCE
◼FINAL TRANSCRIPTS◼COMMUNITY SERVICE◼PARKING◼PE REQUIREMENTS / MIAA WAIVERS◼COSTS –MATERIALS-TECHNOLOGY◼HEALTH FORMS / REGISTERING FOR WPI EMAIL◼TEACHERS INTRODUCE SUMMER WORK
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
TENTATIVE CALENDAR
◼ JUNIORS REPORT WEDNESDAY AUGUST 18
◼ BOURNEDALE RETREAT WED SEPT 8-FRI SEPT 10
◼ SUBJECT TO TRAVEL APPROVALS FROM STATE/WPI/CDC GUIDELINES
◼ PARENTS ACADEMY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18
◼ FRI OCT 8 (LAST DAY OF A TERM)
◼ VACATION OCT 11-18
◼ PSAT TUESDAY OCT 26
◼ NOV 11,12 PARENT CONFERENCES
◼ NOV 11,12 36 HOUR MATH COMPETITION
◼ WED NOV 17 TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
CAMP BOURNEDALE RETREATSUBJECT TO TRAVEL APPROVALS FROM STATE/WPI/CDC GUIDELINES
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
SCHEDULE
◼ BUILDING OPENS AT 7:15
◼ SIGN IN BY 7:40 AT FRONT DESK
◼ 7:45-8:45 FIRST BLOCK
◼ 8:45-9:45 SECOND BLOCK
◼ 9:45-10:15 ADVISORY
◼ 10:15-11:15 THIRD BLOCK
◼ 11:15-12:15 FOURTH BLOCK
◼ 12:15-12:45 LUNCH
◼ 12:45-1:45 FIFTH BLOCK
◼ 1:45-2:45 SIXTH BLOCK
◼ 2:45-3:00 BREAK
◼ 3:00-4:30 EXTRACURRICULAR AND EXTRA HELP BLOCK
◼ 4:30 BUILDING CLOSES
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
EXTRACURRICULARS
◼ STUDENTS NEED TO BE WELL ROUNDED AND BALANCED
◼ AT LEAST 4 ACTIVITIES WILL RUN EACH SEMESTER
◼ STUDENTS MUST PARTICIPATE IN A MINIMUM OF 1 SCHOOL BASED EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY PER SEMESTER (AT MAMS OR THEIR SENDING SCHOOL)
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
FORMS AND TRANSCRIPTS
◼ FOLLOW NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST FOUND ON WEBSITE UNDER PARENTS/PARENT RESOURCES
◼ MASS ACADEMY FORMS CAN BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO [email protected] BY JUNE 30
◼ SIGN TRANSCRIPT RELEASE FORM /TRANSFER FORM AND FORWARD TO SENDING SCHOOL
◼ COMPLETE MASS ACADEMY EMAIL REGISTRATION BY JULY 1
◼ SUBMIT HEALTH/EMERGENCY FORMS THROUGH WPI PORTAL ASAP – NURSE CHILDS
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
VACCINE INFORMATION
◼ For rising Juniors at Mass Academy
(Class of 2023):
◼
• In keeping with WPI’s requirement
that all undergraduate and graduate
students enrolled in on-campus
classes and/or conducting research in
on-campus labs be fully vaccinated
(two weeks post their last dose)
against COVID-19 by August 1, 2021,
Mass Academy expects that all
members of the Class of 2023 seek
out vaccinations as soon as they are
eligible .
Please note that while access to the WPI campus may be limited for unvaccinated Mass Academy juniors, they will have full access to Mass Academy’s facilities and programs as 85 Prescott Street
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
WPI EMAIL / WORKDAY
◼ INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW REGARDING SETTING UP WPI EMAIL ACCOUNT
◼ WE WILL COMMUNICATE ALL INFORMATION TO YOU VIA WPI ACCOUNT AFTER JULY 1
◼ EMAIL [email protected] IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY REGISTERING
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
◼ Chemistry-Mass Academy offers a summer chemistry course (online with a few office hours) for $150. Dr Crowthers ([email protected] for information)
◼ US History-May be taken at WPI senior year
◼ Health-May be taken at WPI senior year or on-line-request an account through [email protected]
◼ Biology-1 term may be taken at WPI if not fulfilled in High School
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
COMMUNITY SERVICE◼ PRE-APPROVAL BY DIRECTOR
◼ 50 HOURS COMPLETED BEFORE WPI CLASSES START AS SENIOR
◼ SHOWCASE BY SENIORS IN AUGUST IF YOU NEED IDEAS
◼ FORM CAN BE SUBMITTED ANY TIME DURING SUMMER OR WHEN SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS
◼ APPROVAL FORM ON WEBSITE UNDER STUDENT RESOURCES
◼ HOURS MAY BEGIN NOW WITH APPROVAL
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION AT SENDING SCHOOL
◼ RULE 52 CONTRACT SIGNED BY THE DIRECTOR AND SENDING SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
◼ WAIVER SUBMITTED TO MIAA BY SENDING SCHOOL A.D.
◼ COUNTS AS EXTRACURRICULAR AT MASS ACADEMY
◼ FALL WAIVERS DUE IN JUNEMA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
WPI MUSIC
◼ CONTACT
◼ Professor Joshua Rohde
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
COSTS - MATERIALS◼ CALCULATOR WITH CAS (COMPUTER ALGEBRA
SYSTEM) i.e. TI N-spire REQUIRED FOR MATH CLASS. Opt out by June 4 OR WE WILL ORDER ONE FOR YOU.
◼ MATHEMATICA SOFTWARE LICENSE
◼ WPI ID
◼ LANGUAGE BOOKS HUMANITIES BOOKS / MATERIALS
◼ TOTAL $400.00
BOURNEDALE $250-$300 will be collected when trip is confirmed
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
OTHER EXPENSES
◼ LAPTOP-MOST STUDENTS HAVE THEIR OWN-(RECOMMENDED)
◼ MS OFFICE AVAILABLE AT NO COST THROUGH WPI
◼ Email [email protected] with questions
◼ STEM MATERIALS-VARY
◼ PARKING PASS-PRESCOTT LOT-FREE
◼ NO LUNCH SERVICE-PIZZA FRIDAYS
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
COMMUNICATION◼ MISSION IS TO BUILD INDEPENDENCE
◼ NO PROGRESS REPORTS OR “POWERSCHOOL” TYPE PROGRAMS
◼ STUDENTS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN LEARNING AND FOR COMMUNICATING WITH TEACHERS AND WITH PARENTS ABOUT PROGRESS
◼ ISSUES ARE HANDLED THROUGH DIRECTOR
◼ PREPARING FOR WPI AS SENIORS
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
WEBSITE
◼ WWW.MASSACADEMY.ORG
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
GRADING SYSTEM◼ TERM A – NARRATIVE REPORTS
◼ FULL TEACHER TEAM-PARENT MEETING
◼ TERM B – MID-YEAR EVALUATION
◼ Letter grades and comments in STEM and classes where there are concerns
◼ TERM C – GRADE REPORT
◼ Letter grades and brief comments
◼ TERM D – FINAL GRADES
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
Sleep 101 is an award-winning online sleep education program featuring games, interactive activities, and videos covering topics including:
• How sleep affects health, academic performance, athletics, and social life;
• Safe and effective caffeine use;• Evidence-based drowsy driving prevention;• The impact of “all-nighters;”• And more!
• Program available at the beginning • of August. Required to be completed• by start of school.
SLEEP 101
Parent Support Group (PSG)◼ FUNDRAISING
◼ SOCIAL EVENTS
◼ NETWORKING
◼ SUPPORTING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
-INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
-TRANSPORTATION
-TECHNOLOGY (SMARTBOARDS), LIBRARY FURNITURE
-PROGRAMS (TEAM 190, MATH TEAM, EXTRACURRICULARS)
-TRAVEL TO SPECIAL EVENTS (AJAS, STATE AND NATIONAL AWARDS)
▪ SENIOR EVENTS (JUNIOR SENIOR BREAKFAST, PROM,YEARBOOK, GRADUATION SUPPORT, SENIOR AWARD DINNER)
▪ TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
▪ WALDEN PLAYERSMA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
WHAT TO EXPECT!
◼ Not just Math, Science & Computer Science, but a fully comprehensive program including outstanding experiences in Humanities and Language
◼ Extensive contact with teachers who advise and mentor students and provide individual feedback
◼ Motivated and bright classmates
◼ Close community of students
◼ Hands-on, real-world assignments and applied learning
◼ Independence in senior year at WPI
◼ In summary, a busy, rich, varied experience
FACULTY /STAFF
◼ DR CROWTHERS
◼ MR ELLIS
◼ MR. REGELE
◼ MS SMALL
◼ MRS TARICCO
◼ MRS WILDFONG
◼ MRS POST
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
VIDEO TOUR
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
https://youtu.be/9xJQ-rDVeMM
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
https://www.youvisit.com/tour/wpi
BREAKOUT ROOMS
MA Academy of Mathematics and Science at
WPI
STUDENTS PARENTS
