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Central High SchoolCentral High SchoolInformation on Advanced Study Opportunities for your Student

Information on Advanced Study Opportunities for your Student

CIS QUESTDP & MYP PSEOAP

Ranked among the top 1000 schools in the US by Daily Beast

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AgendaAgenda

Greetings from Principal Mary Mackbee Title One Coordinator- Scott Howell Overview of Central’s advanced study

opportunities: Slides presented by Central staff (Handouts are available w/details)

Student Panel

Greetings from Principal Mary Mackbee Title One Coordinator- Scott Howell Overview of Central’s advanced study

opportunities: Slides presented by Central staff (Handouts are available w/details)

Student Panel

School ChoicePlacement Center Contact No:651-632-3760

School ChoicePlacement Center Contact No:651-632-3760

Central is the Community School for Area F1 Central is the District wide magnet for the French

Immersion program (Areas A-F). Central is the Regional IB magnet for Area C (West of 35E) & Area EBusing will be provided to schools within the student’s

Attendance Area as well as to Regional and District Magnets.

Any student who lives outside the attendance areas may apply to Central. Admitted students will be expected to provide their own means of transportation.

Central is the Community School for Area F1 Central is the District wide magnet for the French

Immersion program (Areas A-F). Central is the Regional IB magnet for Area C (West of 35E) & Area EBusing will be provided to schools within the student’s

Attendance Area as well as to Regional and District Magnets.

Any student who lives outside the attendance areas may apply to Central. Admitted students will be expected to provide their own means of transportation.

Students who must submit an application to attend Central High and receive transportation from the district

Students who must submit an application to attend Central High and receive transportation from the district

Placement Center Application Deadline:

February 20, 2015 Students attending Capitol Hill Middle School

who reside within Area F1- Please submit an on time application by February 20th

Students who live in Area E and Area C (West of 35E) who want to attend Central for the IB Program

Placement Center Application Deadline:

February 20, 2015 Students attending Capitol Hill Middle School

who reside within Area F1- Please submit an on time application by February 20th

Students who live in Area E and Area C (West of 35E) who want to attend Central for the IB Program

Understanding Title One at CHSUnderstanding Title One at CHS

Purpose: To ensure that ALL students have a fair, equitable and significant opportunity for high quality education

To support ALL students in meeting or exceeding proficiency standards on State and other academic assessments

Purpose: To ensure that ALL students have a fair, equitable and significant opportunity for high quality education

To support ALL students in meeting or exceeding proficiency standards on State and other academic assessments

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How Title One works at CHSHow Title One works at CHS

Parent and community partnerships

Strengthening connections with parents through timely and effective communication

Parent meetings and workshops offered

Parent and community partnerships

Strengthening connections with parents through timely and effective communication

Parent meetings and workshops offered

Workshops: Parent portal

training FAFSA night College fairs AAPID: African

American Parent Involvement Day

Workshops: Parent portal

training FAFSA night College fairs AAPID: African

American Parent Involvement Day

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Advanced Programs/Course Options (Most students at Central choose a mix of

courses, exams, pathways to suit their academic and career goals)

Advanced Programs/Course Options (Most students at Central choose a mix of

courses, exams, pathways to suit their academic and career goals)

Quest Courses (Weighted, no external exams) Advanced Placement Courses (AP-weighted, External

exams worthy of college credit) International Baccalaureate Diploma program (IB DP-

weighted, external exams worthy of college credit) International Baccalaureate Middle Years program (IB

MYP- weighted in core subjects and World Languages) College in the schools (CIS- U of M credit, weighted, no

external exams, classes held at Central) Post Secondary Educational Opportunities (PSEO- Classes

taken at a post secondary institution worthy of school and college credit)

Quest Courses (Weighted, no external exams) Advanced Placement Courses (AP-weighted, External

exams worthy of college credit) International Baccalaureate Diploma program (IB DP-

weighted, external exams worthy of college credit) International Baccalaureate Middle Years program (IB

MYP- weighted in core subjects and World Languages) College in the schools (CIS- U of M credit, weighted, no

external exams, classes held at Central) Post Secondary Educational Opportunities (PSEO- Classes

taken at a post secondary institution worthy of school and college credit)

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Quest CoursesQuest Courses

Quest is humanities focused, rigorous, discussion-based Quest is grades 9/10; prepares for IB & AP in gr. 11/12

Weighted honors points Quest courses in grades 9 and 10 are also MYP courses Quest courses do not have an external exam in place at

the end of the course

Quest is humanities focused, rigorous, discussion-based Quest is grades 9/10; prepares for IB & AP in gr. 11/12

Weighted honors points Quest courses in grades 9 and 10 are also MYP courses Quest courses do not have an external exam in place at

the end of the course

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International Baccalaureate (IB) At Central

International Baccalaureate (IB) At Central

TWO Programs

IB Diploma Program (IB DP-Grades 11 and 12)

IB Middle Years Program (IB MYP- Grades 9 and 10)

TWO Programs

IB Diploma Program (IB DP-Grades 11 and 12)

IB Middle Years Program (IB MYP- Grades 9 and 10)

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IB DP OptionsIB DP Options

The Full IB Diploma option (Requirements: take a minimum of 6 IB exams, complete a course called TOK, fulfill Creative, Action and Service requirements, complete a research paper)

The IB Course Results option: Take IB exams in individual subjects

The Full IB Diploma option (Requirements: take a minimum of 6 IB exams, complete a course called TOK, fulfill Creative, Action and Service requirements, complete a research paper)

The IB Course Results option: Take IB exams in individual subjects

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IB MYP IB MYP

The MYP: addresses holistically students’ intellectual, social, emotional and physical

well-being provides students opportunities to develop the knowledge, attitudes and

skills they need in order to manage complexity, and take responsible action for the future

ensures breadth and depth of understanding through study in eight subject groups

requires the study of at least two languages to support students in understanding their own cultures and those of others

empowers students to participate in service with the community Students are required to complete a Personal Project in grade 10.

The MYP: addresses holistically students’ intellectual, social, emotional and physical

well-being provides students opportunities to develop the knowledge, attitudes and

skills they need in order to manage complexity, and take responsible action for the future

ensures breadth and depth of understanding through study in eight subject groups

requires the study of at least two languages to support students in understanding their own cultures and those of others

empowers students to participate in service with the community Students are required to complete a Personal Project in grade 10.

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Advanced Placement (AP)Advanced Placement (AP)

Offered by The College Board

Courses follow a standardized national curriculum

Students successful on AP exams may receive college credits

Central Students have 16 AP Test options (see profile for details)

Offered by The College Board

Courses follow a standardized national curriculum

Students successful on AP exams may receive college credits

Central Students have 16 AP Test options (see profile for details)

College in the Schools (CIS)College in the Schools (CIS)

Central teachers lead a U of M-approved curriculum for gr. 11/12

Students are enrolled as U of M students Students receive U of M credits

Central teachers lead a U of M-approved curriculum for gr. 11/12

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PSEO- Post Secondary Educational opportunities

PSEO- Post Secondary Educational opportunities

Students take college level courses while at High School (Eligibility requirements apply)

Taught on the college campus Taught by College faculty Students earn College and High school

credit on successful completion of the course

Students take college level courses while at High School (Eligibility requirements apply)

Taught on the college campus Taught by College faculty Students earn College and High school

credit on successful completion of the course

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Academic Support ServicesAcademic Support Services Academic counseling Title One Tutoring After-school help-Given by individual teachers AVID elective class/AVID Tutoring Sophomore/ Freshman 1-1 Information sessions

on course options for ALL students Junior Anticipated Diploma candidate meeting

and scheduling session Full IB Diploma and Anticipated IB Advisories

Academic counseling Title One Tutoring After-school help-Given by individual teachers AVID elective class/AVID Tutoring Sophomore/ Freshman 1-1 Information sessions

on course options for ALL students Junior Anticipated Diploma candidate meeting

and scheduling session Full IB Diploma and Anticipated IB Advisories

College Readiness SupportCollege Readiness Support

AVID, AAMI, MEP, grade-specific emphasis, ACT for all, Upward Bound, College Possible, Y Achievers College Readiness, College and Career Readiness office (CCRC), St. Paul College Pathways, Gateway to college

AVID, AAMI, MEP, grade-specific emphasis, ACT for all, Upward Bound, College Possible, Y Achievers College Readiness, College and Career Readiness office (CCRC), St. Paul College Pathways, Gateway to college

Who Can Take Challenging Courses?

Who Can Take Challenging Courses?

There is no screening process for participation in IB/AP & Quest classes/programs- students self select

Eligibility requirements apply for participation in CIS and PSEO

Success depends to a large measure on effort and motivation

Some course recommendations may be suggested based on a student’s previous course/s.

There is no screening process for participation in IB/AP & Quest classes/programs- students self select

Eligibility requirements apply for participation in CIS and PSEO

Success depends to a large measure on effort and motivation

Some course recommendations may be suggested based on a student’s previous course/s.

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Admissions & Important DatesAdmissions & Important Dates

February 20th--application deadline within the district (Please submit ON TIME applications)

Application forms available online from 01/2015--District’s Placement Center http://www.enroll.spps.org/ 651-632-3760

Tours of Central are available: call 651-744-4906 ‘Shadowing’ at Central begins in January and

continues through February (see handout for details)

CENTRAL SHOWCASE: Thursday, February 5, 2015 (6:00 PM-8:00 PM)

February 20th--application deadline within the district (Please submit ON TIME applications)

Application forms available online from 01/2015--District’s Placement Center http://www.enroll.spps.org/ 651-632-3760

Tours of Central are available: call 651-744-4906 ‘Shadowing’ at Central begins in January and

continues through February (see handout for details)

CENTRAL SHOWCASE: Thursday, February 5, 2015 (6:00 PM-8:00 PM)

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Meet Central Students!Meet Central Students!

Question and Answer sessionQuestion and Answer session

IB FULL DIPLOMA 2014 students

Q & A Session