1. WELCOME TO THE

2. Partnership
MSMS
NBECHS

3. How it Works Students apply and up to 25 are accepted
Students take the Early Scholar Elective on the NBECHS campus
Students take another high school class on the NBECHS campus
Some students may be eligible for an additional class if parents pick them up
Transportation is required on Wednesdays.

4. Early Scholar Elective Class Content
Organization
Time Management
Money Management
College Readiness
Tutorials
College Exploration
Career Exploration
Preparing for High School
Study Skills
Community Service Project
Research Skills/Papers
Public Speaking
Cornell Notes
Philosophical Chairs
Socratic Seminars
Goal Setting
Self Discovery & Reflection
Tips for Success
Binder Checks
Guidance Lessons

5. Early Scholar Books
Super Study Skills – The Ultimate Guide to Tests and Studying by Laurie Rozakis
Nine Steps to Success:Teens Can Make it Happen by Stedman Graham

6. Mission Statement
“The mission of The NBECHS Early Scholar Program is to challenge and support motivated 8th grade students to achieve their highest potential while concurrently enrolled in middle school and high school classes.”

7. Early Scholar Student Profile
Minimum 3.0 G.P.A. to get in the
program and stay in the program
Motivated
Desire
Determination

8. Weekly Grade Checks & G.P.A. Tracking

9. Membership and Privilege Card
Nuview Bridge Early College High School
Membership and Privilege Card
Dan Clarke
Member of NBECHS Early Scholar Program

10. Free T-Shirt
T-shirt colors and designs vary from year to year.

11. Access to tutoring room after school
Tutoring Services
Access to tutoring room after school

12. Lunch on NBECHS campus Clubs will not be available to ESPs
Lunchtime Fun
Lunch on NBECHS campus
Clubs will not be available to ESPs

13. Tentative College Field Trip

14. Early Scholar Class Schedule
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Lesson or Project
Tutorials
Binder Check (A-L)
Lesson, Project, or
Presentations
Binder Check (M-Z)

15. Tutorials

16. Purpose of Tutorials Create deeper understanding of core curriculum
Develop academic skills
Reflective learning
Encourage leadership skills

17. Weekly Binder Checks

18. Cornell Notes

19. Academic Rigor
“Rigorous curriculum is a greater factor in determining college graduation rates than class standing, standardized test scores, or grade point average.”
- Clifford Adelman

20. Next Steps Talk to your parent(s)/guardian(s)
Fill out an application which is due on May 18th
Parent(s)/guardian(s) come to an information night on May 18th at 5:30 p.m. in the NBECHS Media Center
Interview with the Early Scholar Coordinator and/or Principal of NBECHS
School begins for Early Scholars on August 9th (before MSMS begins)

21. Frequently Asked Questions
What high school “credit” do Early Scholars receive?
Some courses count for high school matriculation but none of these courses count for high school credit. Matriculation means that, once in high school, students would take the next course in the series. For example, taking Spanish I or Integrated Math I as an Early Scholar would make students eligible to take Spanish II or Integrated Math II in high school. All classes, however, count for middle school credit not high school credit.

22. Frequently Asked Questions
Do the classes taken as an Early Scholar count for A-G requirements?
No. Students must take classes during their high school years for classes to count for A-G requirements.

23. Frequently Asked Questions
How will students get from Mountain Shadows to NBECHS?
The Early Scholar coordinator will meet MSMS students near the gate at the back of the two campuses and walk them up to their first class.

24. Frequently Asked Questions
What about transportation?
Students may need transportation depending on their schedules. Arrangements may be made with Think Together if after school care is needed.
Because NBECHS and MSMS have different minimum days, students will need transportation every Wednesday as well as if they are taking a 6th period class at NBECHS.

25. Frequently Asked Questions
Sample Early Scholar Class Schedule #1:
MSMS Class
Early Scholar Elective Class at NBECHS
Lunch at NBECHS
NBECHS Class (i.e. Integrated Math I, Spanish I, Art, Theater)
*High school students get priority for all courses offered at NBECHS.
Courses for Early Scholars may vary based on seats available in each section.

26. Frequently Asked Questions
Sample Early Scholar Class Schedule #2:
MSMS Class
Early Scholar Elective Class at NBECHS
Lunch at NBECHS
NBECHS Class (i.e. Integrated Math I, Spanish I, Art, Theater)
*High school students get priority for all courses offered at NBECHS.
Courses for Early Scholars may vary based on seats available in each section.

27. Frequently Asked Questions
Sample Early Scholar Class Schedule #3:
MSMS Class
Early Scholar Elective Class at NBECHS
Lunch at NBECHS
NBECHS Class (i.e. Integrated Math I, Spanish I, Art, Theater)
*High school students get priority for all courses offered at NBECHS.
Courses for Early Scholars may vary based on seats available in each section.

28. Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Early Scholar Program begin?
Early Scholars will begin their high school classes on August 9th (before MSMS is in session). More details will be provided closer to the start of the school year.

29. Tentative Course Offerings
Early Scholar Elective Class
Integrated Math I
Spanish I
Art
Theater
*High school students get priority for all courses offered at NBECHS.
Courses for Early Scholars may vary based on seats available in each section.

30. Grading Binder Check (30%) Tutorial (30%)
Projects, Classwork and homework(30%)
Portfolio (10%)

31. Late work & Extra Credit
Late work will not be accepted. All homework/projects assigned are due at the beginning of the class period.
Extra credit is rarely offered (if at all).

32. Expectations Hats should be removed when entering the room.
Gum, food, and drink are not allowed in class.
Cells phones need to be silenced and put away during class time.
Students must maintain at least a 3.0 G.P.A for the duration of the program
Students must do weekly grade checks.

33. Expectations
Students are expected to demonstrate maturity, responsibility, and respect for others.
Anything that interferes with learning, including, but not limited to cell phones, music players, makeup, and food, will be confiscated.

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