ARKANSAS HS CURRICULUM CHANGES and OPPORTUNITIES

Teacher Cadets Program Introduction to Education Concurrent Credit Course (Page 6 of Course Description Guide)

Teacher Cadets Program (Intro to Education Course) *Requirements* Acceptance While Enrolled O 3.0 GPA O Be enrolled in AP, PAP, or concurrent credit O Written recommendation from 2 instructors O Senior or junior O Participate in interview O Agree to provide data for evaluation O Complete entire course O Adhere to Teacher Cadet Discipline Policy O Participate and observe teaching in various settings with an emphasis on critical shortage areas O Complete & submit data for evaluation

Teacher Cadets Program O Application is at counselors table tonight or with Ms. Wright and Ms. Young in the counselors office O The application is due to me by April 1 st and must be complete (including the essay). O Written teacher recommendations are required and also due by April 1 st.

New AP Course Offerings O AP Spanish Literature O AP Computer Science Principles O AP Studio Art Drawing O AP Seminar

Updated AP Course Offerings (WE.org Service) O AP Spanish Language with WE.org Service O AP European History with WE.org Service O AP Human Geography with WE.org Service O AP Computer Science A with WE.org Service

WE.org Service Courses O 10 hours in class instruction related to service-learning O 20 hours of service outside of class O Must collect and share data with the College Board O Must score a 2 on the 3 point rubric in all categories O 6 different categories evaluated

New CTC Courses O Civil Engineering & Architecture (prerequisite is Principles of Engineering) O Advanced Animal Science (prerequisite Animal Science 1 & 2) O Equine Science (prerequisite Survey of Agricultural Systems) O Veterinary Science (prerequisite Survey of Agricultural Systems) O Industrial Equipment Maintenance (at UA- Texarkana Campus- Certificate included for courses)

AP Seminar (Page 7 Course Guide) Students learn how to: Exam score based on:  Investigate real-world topics from multiple perspectives  Carefully analyze information, write evidence-based arguments and effectively communicate them  Work independently and with a team to research a topic, develop a written report and deliver a presentation  Team Project & Presentation 25%  Individual Research- Based Essay & Presentation 35%  End-of-Course Exam 40%

Senior Opportunities Advanced Placement Vocational O AP English Literature O AP Calculus AB or BC O AP Statistics O AP US Gov. & Politics O AP Art History O AP Studio Art O Cosmetology O Marketing/Job O Agribusiness Systems O JROTC O Criminal Justice

Senior Specials Page 2 Advanced Placement Vocational O AP Biology O AP Chemistry O AP Physics 1 or 2 O AP Environmental Science O Pharmacology Tech Fundamentals O Animal or Veterinary Science O Certified Nurse Assistant O Health Science Courses

Senior Specials Page 3 Advanced Placement Vocational O AP Music Theory O AP Studio Art 2D/Photography O AP Studio Art 3D/Sculpture O WE.org Service courses O Automotive Collision Repair O Aviation Mechanics O Welding O Industrial Equipment O Engineering O Marketing

In Summary: O Take one AP course required for graduation that is relevant to interests and/or ambitions. O Qualifying scores of 3, 4, or 5 receive $100 for each course. O Take one vocational course that is relevant to your interests and/or ambitions. O Qualifying scores will lead to an area of licensure in some courses. See your counselor.

Contact me for additional information: (All AP & Vocational courses are NOT listed in this presentation).