ADVANCED STUDIES MAGNET-WEST ASHLEY MIDDLE 1776 William Kennerty Drive, Charleston, SC Phone: (843) Fax: (843) Paul Padron Associate Superintendent – MSLC Principal – ASM West Ashley

The goal of the Advanced Studies Magnet will be to provide students the opportunity to:  Enhance equitable access for all students to high quality academically rigorous program.  Deepen student knowledge of academic subjects in order exceed challenging state academic and achievement standards  Encourage inquiry and exploration

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Opportunities for All Students - Academics Rigorous academic curriculum. CollegeBoards Pre-AP program of SpringBoard will be used in ALL Math and ELA classes. Traditional Pathway Honors Pathway Pre-AP Pathway

Opportunities for All Students – Climate Nationally recognized and researched based PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) curriculum will be used universally as the climate curriculum. (PRIDE Matrix)  Clear expectations for student behavior  Clear expectations for student engagement  A safe and respectful environment that centered around the dignity and respect of all.

Opportunities for All Students – Extra Curricular Offerings Expanded Sports Opportunities Expanded Fine Arts Opportunities Expanded Club Opportunities

Opportunities for All Students – Technology Updated framework and infrastructure of technology that would include: Tablet technology. (IPAD)

Opportunities for Teacher Investment Increased allocations that come with increase students population. Additional magnet point allocations. Support to develop the endorsement of all teachers in Gifted and Talented education. Expanded academic opportunities that will assist in the recruiting of other top teacher candidates.

Implementation The implementation of the Pre-AP pathway of the Advanced Studies Magnet –West Ashley will begin with an initial enrollment of one hundred (100) sixth grade students in August Priority for admissions each year will be as follows:  Priority 1 - will be given to students that meet entrance criteria and reside in the schools attendance zone.  Priority 2 – will be given to students that meet the entrance criteria and reside in Constituent District 10  Any remaining seats available will be open to students that meet the entrance criteria but live outside of district Students who qualify from outside the attendance zone must provide their own transportation.  If there are more than 100 students in Priority 1 or 2, then additional seats will be open to meet the demand.  This process will then be continued for the following two years to maintain one hundred students on each grade level for a total of 300 students by

Admission Criteria  Eligibility criteria for the pool will include  A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0  Scores in the top quartile (75% or above) of a nationally accepted standardized assessment in both reading and math  The magnet program of Advanced Studies will require  Parent and student contracts.  Students will be expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA  Have minimal absences.  Magnet students will be expected to  Follow the CCSD Code of Student Conduct  Display exemplary behavior

Instructional Format  Small learning communities  School within a school format  Small teacher teams  Highly qualified teachers that are G&T endorsed  The expanded curriculum will use  Inquiry based instructional strategies  Authentic and project based learning that includes field experiences and internships  Additional expertise through Higher Ed. and Business partners.

Rationale  Students having completed high school core classes earlier will enhance their options within the AP spectrum in all areas especially math and science.  Students will have the unique opportunity to take advanced level courses in their junior and senior years, including Advanced Placement (AP) and dual credit college courses, in preparation for the sound foundation needed for a successful college experience.

13 The Case for Rigor The College Board collaborates with districts and schools to support efforts that ensure more students are adequately prepared for post-secondary success. 100 For every th graders… 69 graduate from high school enter college 42 return to college for their sophomore year 28 earn a bachelor’s degree within six years 20 Source: The National Center for Higher Education Management Systems Progress & Completion dataThe National Center for Higher Education Management Systems

Number 14 Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a bachelor’s degree in four years or less. Source: Camara, Wayne. (2003). College persistence, graduation, and remediation. College Board Research Notes (RN-19). New York, N.Y.: The College Board.

6 th Grade Curriculum 6 th Grade Traditional6 th Grade Honors6 th Grade Magnet Period 1 Homeroom Period 2 SpringBoard ELA Traditional SpringBoard ELA Honors SpringBoard ELA Pre-AP Period 3 SpringBoard Math Traditional SpringBoard Math Honors SpringBoard Math Pre-AP Period 4 Lunch Period 5 Intervention/Acceleration PRIDE 101, Reading / Writing / Math Bridge, ESOL, G&T. Intervention/Acceleration PRIDE 101, Reading / Writing / Math ESOL, G&T. Academic Electives PRIDE 101 – Creative Writing, Engineering, Scientific Process Period 6 Related Arts – Health & Physical Education/Art/Music/Engineering Related Arts – Health & Physical Education/Art/Music/ Engineering/STEM Related Arts – Health & Physical, Art, Music Keyboarding/Comp. App. - HS Credit Period 7 Science – TraditionalScience – HonorsScience – Pre-AP Period 8 Social Studies – TraditionalSocial Studies - HonorsSocial Studies – Pre-AP

7 th Grade Curriculum 7 th Grade Traditional7 th Grade Honors7 th Grade Magnet Period 1 Homeroom Period 2 SpringBoard ELA Traditional SpringBoard ELA Honors SpringBoard ELA Pre-AP Period 3 SpringBoard Math Traditional SpringBoard Pre-Algebra Honors SpringBoard Algebra 1 Pre-AP (HS Credit) Period 4 Intervention/Acceleration PRIDE 101, Reading / Writing / Math Bridge, ESOL, G&T, Intervention/Acceleration PRIDE 101, ESOL, G&T, 7 th Grade Math Supplement Academic Electives PRIDE 101, Engineering, Cell Biology 7 th Grade Math Supplement Period 5 Lunch Period 6 Science – TraditionalScience – HonorsScience – Pre-AP Period 7 So. Studies – TraditionalSo. Studies - HonorsSo. Studies – Pre-AP Period 8 Related Arts – Health & Physical, Art, Music Engineering, STEM Related Arts – Health & Physical, Art, Music/STEM Keyboarding/Comp. App. - HS Credit Related Arts- Health & Physical, Art, Music STEM. Spanish 1 – HS Credit

8 th Grade Curriculum 8 th Grade Traditional8 th Grade Honors8 th Grade Magnet Period 1 Homeroom Period 2 SpringBoard ELA Traditional SpringBoard ELA Honors SpringBoard English 1 Pre-AP HS Credit Period 3 SpringBoard Pre-Algebra Traditional SpringBoard Algebra 1 Honors – HS Credit SpringBoard – Geometry Pre-AP – HS Credit Period 4 Intervention/Acceleration PRIDE 101, Reading / Writing / Math Bridge, ESOL, G&T, Intervention/Acceleration PRIDE 101, ESOL, G&T, 8 th Grade Math Supplement Academic Electives PRIDE 101, Art/Architecture 8 th Grade Math Supplement Period 5 Lunch Period 6 Science – TraditionalScience – HonorsScience - Accelerated Period 7 So. Studies – TraditionalSo. Studies - HonorsSo. Studies - Accelerated Period 8 Related Arts – Health & Physical, Art, Music Keyboarding/Comp. App. - HS Credit Related Arts – Health & Physical, Art, Music Spanish 1 – HS Credit Related Arts – Health & Physical, Art, Music Spanish 2 – HS Credit

Advanced Classes Offered at West Ashley High for College Credit Advanced Placement Courses (12) Dual Credit Courses (9) Students must score 3,4,5 on exam to earn college credit Students must pass to earn credit AP Literature English 101 (3hrs) & 102 (3hrs) AP Language Math 110 (3hrs) & 111 (3hrs) AP Calculus Math 155 (3hrs) AP Statistics Biology 210 (4 hrs) & 211 (4 hrs) AP Biology Spanish 102 (4 hrs) & 201 (3hrs) AP Chemistry (offered & ) AP Psychology AP US History AP European History AP Government AP Macroeconomics AP Human Geography

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