1. Honors Math and Science Future Freshman Night 2011 Mrs. Alycia Clarkson, MA, NBCT Mrs. Alycia Clarkson, MA, NBCT Honors Geometry Honors Geometry Ms. Yvonne Martinez, MAT Ms. Yvonne Martinez, MAT Honors Biology Honors Biology

2. Honors Math; Are you Ready? Test will help us know Test will help us know –Partner Schools ALL students will take at school first week of June –Private Schools ALL students can take at district  (make up) contact X1171 Completed course work Completed course work Teacher recommendation for “bubble scores” Teacher recommendation for “bubble scores” CST scores (4 or 5 ok; 3 or less not ok) CST scores (4 or 5 ok; 3 or less not ok)

3. Why test everyone? Common assessment gives common information. Common assessment gives common information. Find the students who are apparently ready and encourage them to go for it. Find the students who are apparently ready and encourage them to go for it. Placement Placement –Algebra I, Geometry or Honors Geometry

4. What if you do not make the cutoff or you received a “bubble” score? Take Algebra I in summer school. Take Algebra I in summer school. –“A” qualifies for Honors Geometry Independent review with a tutor Independent review with a tutor Take Algebra I in High School Take Algebra I in High School –Foundation for a successful mathematics career. (no rush) –Success of sophomores –Re-enter honors program any year

5. Mathematics Course Sequence for La Serna High School

6. Is Honors Math for you? Do you like math? Do you like math? Is math your strength? Is math your strength? Goal is Calculus and/or AP Prob Stats Goal is Calculus and/or AP Prob Stats

7. How is Honors Geometry different from CP? Cover more curriculum. Cover more curriculum. –Prep for Calculus Cover at a deeper level. Cover at a deeper level. –More development of concepts Students develop independent and critical thinking skills Students develop independent and critical thinking skills –(less spoon feeding)

8. What do you need to do? Learn as much Algebra as you can now! Learn as much Algebra as you can now! Possibly review this summer Possibly review this summer PARTNER SCHOOLS: PARTNER SCHOOLS: –Take the test at school –Turn in a letter of Intent by April 29 th with report card –Decline placement to honors after receiving letter of acceptance if you DON’T want it PRIVATE SCHOOLS: PRIVATE SCHOOLS: –Take the test at the district if you haven’t already –Turn in letter of Intent when you enroll

13. Why Take Honors Biology? Is your child: Is your child: √ highly motivated to learn? √ able to grasp scientific concepts easily? √ a high test achiever (exams every 2-3 weeks and are 65% of the course) ? √ able to conduct independent work? √ able to do assignments on time? √ prepared for large homework loads (multiple honors classes) ? √ good at time management? ex extracurricular activities √ responsible? Does your child: √ have a strong interest in the sciences? √ plans to take AP Biology (College level course, 2 nd year of Biology at the 10 th or 11 th grade )?

14. Honors Biology Ideal Candidate: “A” or “B” in all 8 th grade classes. “A” or “B” in all 8 th grade classes. Earn grades of “A’s” in Science during the 8th grade year Earn grades of “A’s” in Science during the 8th grade year Earn grades of “A” or “B” in Algebra during the 8 th grade year Earn grades of “A” or “B” in Algebra during the 8 th grade year CST Science Scores: Advanced score CST Science Scores: Advanced score Has a good attendance record Has a good attendance record THOSE MEETING THE ABOVE CONDITIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

15. How is Honors Biology different from College Prep Biology? Honors Biology: Covers additional curriculum. Covers additional curriculum. - Modified AP Bio labs, Biotechnology Unit, In depth dissection, etc. Covers concepts at a deeper level. Covers concepts at a deeper level. -More development of concepts Moves at a faster pace. Moves at a faster pace. -Exams are usually every 2-3 weeks Allows students to develop Scientific, independent, and critical thinking skills. Allows students to develop Scientific, independent, and critical thinking skills. Provides the foundation for Provides the foundation for Advanced Placement (AP) Biology.

16. Honors/AP Course Sequence Chemistry Honors Biology-AP Physics-AP Chemistry-AP 10 th/ 11 th Grade 11/12 th Grade Biology- Honors *Math Analysis or higher. *A or B in Honors Chem *A in CP Chem  A/B in Biology-H  Concurrent Enrollment in Algebra 2* 9 th Grade OR  A/B in Biology-H  Concurrent Enrollment Alg 2 or Geometry* *Math Analysis or higher. *A or B in Honors Chem *A in CP Chem

17. Honors Bio FAQ’s Is there an entrance exam? NO Is there an entrance exam? NO If my child has taken Algebra, but does not meet baseline scores for Honors Geo. entrance, can s/he still take Honors Bio? YES If my child has taken Algebra, but does not meet baseline scores for Honors Geo. entrance, can s/he still take Honors Bio? YES Does my child have to be concurrently enrolled in Honors Geometry or Honors English/Ancient Civ. or AP Human Geography? NO Does my child have to be concurrently enrolled in Honors Geometry or Honors English/Ancient Civ. or AP Human Geography? NO Is there a summer assignment? YES Is there a summer assignment? YES -Instructions will be on my teacher website by July 1st

18. Lab

20. Honors Application Deadline Friday, April 29, 2011 1. Completed Letter of Intent 2. Copy of latest 8 th grade transcripts 3. Applicant and Parent Signature