welcome global studies pathway informational night february 21, 2012
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Welcome
Global Studies Pathway Informational Night
February 21, 2012
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ScheduleEach student takes six core
classes and two electives that are 45 minutes in length.
The core classes are Literature 7, Social Studies, Math, Science, Writing and Literacy 7 and Foreign Language.
Students in GSP have the same opportunity to take electives as any
other student.
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Two LA ClassesLiterature 7 & Writing and
Literacy 7All subject state standards have
an emphasis on literacySpend more time on difficult skillsAllow for deeper exploration of
each skillImportant in career successMake connections to other classes
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Math ChoiceMath 7 – For students that are at
grade level.
Pre-Algebra – For students that are ready for an accelerated class that compacts 7th and 8th grade standards.
Algebra – For high school credit. Students must pass the ECA.
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MathApproximately half of the AC
students choose Algebra I.
In spring of 2011, Northside had 188/189 students pass the ECA.
Students must take four years of math while in high school.
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Math Counts Regional Winner
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Foreign LanguageStudents may take Spanish or
French
It does not come at the expense of an elective. Northside students have foreign language instead of Resource.
Some students take “2 and 2”
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AC ComponentAll Academic Challenge students
are on the Global Studies Pathway team. If you are in AC, then you are automatically on GSP.
Three out of the six sections are AC.
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Homework
One concern of all 7th grade parents is homework. Please refer to the homework handout as an example of a typical evening.
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Blocked Schedule
Literature 7/Social Studies
Writing and Literacy 7/Foreign Language
Math/Science
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Blocked Schedule AdvantagesAllows flexibility in schedulingScience labsSocratic SeminarService learningResearch timeTeam teaching
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Typical 7th Grade ScheduleStudent #11st – Math2nd – Science3rd – Social Studies4th – Language Arts5th – Lunch6th – Foreign
Language7th – Read & Write8th – Elective9th - Elective
Student #21st – Science2nd – Math3rd – Language Arts4th – Social Studies5th- Lunch6th – Read & Write7th – Foreign
Language8th – Elective9th - Elective
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ElectivesBandChoirOrchestraGateway to
Technology (PLTW)
Newspaper *Yearbook *
The Wheel◦Health◦PE◦Art◦FACS◦ ITE
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Instructional StrategiesSocratic SeminarProblem-Based LearningProject-Based LearningJournalingUniversal Design for LearningSimulationsConnor Prezi 2.wmv
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Simulation Example
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Service Learning Componenta small sampling…..
Students read for 2nd graders at Schmitt Elem.
NMS Morning Connection – video announcements
Valentine’s Day Dance at DSIEthnic Expo
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Service Learning
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English as a New LanguageSpanish-speaking students will
take Spanish. However, they will have their ENL class during Read & Write or LA.
Other ENL students will have their ENL class during foreign language time. They will not be expected to be tri-lingual.
Level 5 ENL students may choose to take Spanish.
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Biology I – Pilot in 2010 -2011
Open to current 8th grade AC students.
Mrs. Lanam is the teacher.
It is for high school credit.
93% passed the ECA in spring 2011.
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Nuts and Bolts
Students may come from NS or Central districts
Can be AC, regular education or ESL
This is a very popular pathway. Students vote with their feet.
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RecognitionNine out Columbus North High
School’s Top Ten were former Tyros/Titans
Molly Connor won the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute competition
Scholarship application submitted for a current Titan
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Application• On the Northside website• Or can use the paper copy• The deadline is March 16, 2012.
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Is Global Studies Pathway a good fit for my child?Students in GSP will have a
Foreign Language class instead of Resource. Time management skills are important.
Did my child pass LA on the ISTEP?
Did my child earn an “A” or “B” in English on his/her last report card?
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GSP Selection Process
Applications due March 16Anyone interested should apply (AC
and Non-AC)AC selection in April/Early May GSP Lottery for non-AC students the
first week of JuneLetters sent out to parents by June 8
indicating selection or wait list150 total students on each GSP teamIn Central’s district? Do a transfer
form
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More Questions?Attend a Q&A session
ORE-mail Amy Dixon or Brett
BoezemanOR
Call us at 376-4403I will stay after to answer as
many questions as I can tonight.