college & career pathways informational meeting for the academies @ pope october 12, 2015
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College & Career Pathways
Informational Meeting for the
Academies @ PopeOctober 12, 2015
Agenda
• What are the Academies @ Pope?
• What are the benefits?• What are the
requirements and expectations?
• How do I apply?
• Dr. Robert Downs- Principal
• Tom Flugum- Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction
• Kathryn Sax- Counselor• Introduction to
Academy Coordinators
Wha
t are
the
Acad
emie
s?Four Different Academies @ Pope• STEM Academies including:
Advanced Math & Science AcademyEngineering Academy
• Culinary Arts Academy• Globalization Academy
Academies @ Pope
What are the Academies @ Pope, and why should I care?
1Benefits of the Academies
2Requirements
& Expectations
3How do I apply?
Benefits of the Academies
Rigor, Relevance, Relationships, Readiness
1
• Preparation for college AND high-demand, high-wage
careers
• Parent and community involvement
• Personalized learning environment for ALL students in a
cohort structure
• Engaging curriculum and instruction
• Practical work experiences such as job shadowing and
internships
• Opportunities for online courses, college credit, and
professional certifications during high school
• Project-based, interdisciplinary learning
Benefits of the Academies
• Gain skills that makes a student stand out from others when applying to college– Research and Design– Internship– Digital Portfolio of student
experiences
Academy Benefits!
Still access all the fantastic opportunities
@ Pope
Academy Coursework and College Expectations
• A BIG benefit to being in one of the Academies is how colleges view your course work and the number of AP courses taken over you four years in high school.
• What are they looking for?
• UGA• Georgia Tech• Other elite colleges?
A Competitive College Comparison
UGA’s 2015 Freshman Profile• Core GPA mid 50% = 3.81-
4.06 (Academic only)• SAT mid 50% = 1810-2060• ACT mid 50%= 27-31• Total AP/IB courses = 4-8• Admit rate 52%• Honors Program mid-50%:
– 4.0-4.18 GPA– 2130-2240 SAT– 32-34 ACT
Georgia Tech’s Freshman Profile
• Core GPA = 4.0 + average• SAT mid 50% = 2060-2250• ACT mid 50% = 30-33• Total AP/IB/DE = 7-12• 94% have taken at least AP
Calculus or equivalent• Admit rate dropped from
55% in 2012 to 32% in 2015
2 Requirements & Expectations
Academies @ Pope offers career academies for students of exceptional merit.
Expectations
Each Career Academy will have its own
expectations and course requirements.
Students accepted to the Academies @ Pope
are first and foremost expected to maintain
specific grades in each Academy course.
In addition to maintaining academic
excellence in the classroom, students are also
expected to complete the following:
• Yearly participation in extracurricular academy activities such as Science Fair, Science
Olympiad, Robotics, Math Team, FBLA, Mock
Trial, Debate, Model UN, STEM events, Prostart
Culinary competitions and Academic Bowl.
• Complete a capstone project/digital portfolio
and/or business internship during junior or
senior year.
• Attend Academy specific activities such as
summer workshops, business presentations and
other events mandated during Academy courses.
STEM- Advanced Math & Science Pathway
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Math Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II
Accelerated Precalculus
AP Calculus BC Multivariable Calculus
Science AP Environmental Science
AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics Cor
AP Physics I
Students have strong interest in mathematics, science and technology.
This academy has the highest math requirement .
STEM- Engineering Pathway
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th GradeEngineering
CursesIntroduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Engineering Specialization I(Civil Engineering and Architecture)
Engineering Design and
Development (CAPSTONE)
ScienceCourses
AP Environmental
Science
AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics Cor
Physics Ior
AP Computer Science
Minimum math requirement for entry to the engineering academy is Acc Algebra I/ Geometry A
**2 ENGINEERING ACADEMYMATH PATHWAYS
(DEPENDENT ON 9TH GRADE MATH ENTRY LEVEL )
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th grade
Acc Algebra I/ Geometry A
Acc Geom B/ Algebra II
Acc Pre Calculus AP Calculus BC
Acc Geometry B/ Algebra II
Acc Pre Calculus AP Calculus BC Engineering Calculus
Math Requirements for the STEM Academies
Advanced Math & Science Academy- • Must enter 9th grade at Acc Geom B/Algebra II
(Completed Algebra I/Geom A in 8th grade). • If student was in Algebra I in 8th Grade he/she
will be required to complete Geometry A online in the summer with Cobb Virtual Academy in order to be placed in the cohort math class for AMSA.
Math Requirements cont.
Engineering Academy-• May enter 9th grade at Acc Algebra I/Geom A
or Acc Geom B/ Algebra II.• Can be in Algebra I in 8th Grade (and then
some algebra review will occur in high school) or AC Math 8. Student will start at the beginning of the accelerated math program.
Culinary Academy-Students should have a strong interest in
hospitality and tourism related fields.
Course 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th grade
Culinary Arts Intro to Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts I Culinary Arts II Culinary Internship
Science Biology Chemistry Physics AP Environmental Science
Career-oriented instruction in both classic and modern
culinary arts with an emphasis on the skills needed to
succeed in the industry and postsecondary education.
Students who successfully complete the Culinary Arts
Pathway and pass the end-of-pathway and ServSafe tests
are allowed to exempt the initial Culinary Arts course in
Kennesaw State University’s new Bachelor of Science in
Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality Management.
Participate in Culinary Arts activities and competitions
Catering to many Pope groups throughout the year
Culinary Arts Academy
Globalization Academy
GLOBALIZATION ACDEMY
Participate in Model UN, Debate, Academic Team etc.
Globalization Academy students will take World Language for all four years. This
can be either the study of one language through AP level, or a combination of
two languages. Globalization Academy students will have the opportunity for study /travel at least once during their high
school career.
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Social Studies AP Human Geography AP World History AP US History AP Gov/AP Econ
Language Arts Honors 9th Lit Honors Brit Lit AP Language/American Lit
AP Literature
3 How do I apply?
Visit our website for applications and recommendation forms
Academy Application- online on Pope websiteunder the Academic tab-
Items which will determine acceptance to the academies include the following:
• Application• Academic Transcript/Test Scores• Extracurricular Activities• Essay Questions• Teacher Recommendations
All forms must be completed and submitted ONLINE by January 5, 2016. No exceptions!
For private schools only, scan transcripts & test scores to academy coordinator. For CCSD schools we can access that information in our system.
Applications OnlineAdvanced Math & Science:• [email protected]
Engineering:• [email protected]
Globalization:• [email protected]
Culinary:• [email protected]