Transcript The Scholars Academy - University of South Carolina Upstate

Tuesday, August 14, 2012
 Mission
& Focus for Year
 Fall Schedule
 Policies & Procedures
 Forms to complete
 Question/Answer
“learning”
“compassion”
“leadership”
“Physical fitness is not only one of
the most important keys to a
healthy body, it is the basis of
dynamic and creative intellectual
activity.”
John F. Kennedy
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August mission: Supply the tools for
learning to kids in need in our
community.
Please bring one or more items to Mrs.
Grant’s room 226 by August 21.
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Crayons
Notebooks
Notebook paper
Three-Ringed Binders
Pencils
Pens
Tissues
Scissors
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Expo Markers
Magic Markers
Composition
Notebooks
Pocket Folders
Glue Sticks
Ruler
Pencil Box
New for all Scholars in 2012-2013!
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“A Scholar’s Guide to the College &
Scholarship Process”
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Transcript
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Letter to Admissions
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Portfolio
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Seminars
 Monday,
August 20 = 1st Day at
USC Upstate for Sophomores &
Freshmen!
 Tuesday, August 21 = First Day for
Seniors & Juniors
 College Classes begin August 23.
 Same
holidays as your
school:
◦Labor Day, Election Day
◦Thanksgiving,
◦Winter break
 College
Fall Break October 18-19:
No college classes.
 Community
 SA
Service October 18
Teacher WorkDay October 19
No classes at Upstate!
 Friday,
October 26
Teacher Workday at your school
Report to ALL classes at USC
Upstate.
No buses.
 Dec.
7 College classes end.
 Dec. 10-14 College exams.
 Dec. 20 Last Day at USC Upstate
(9th & 10th Grade)
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21 Do not report to USC
Upstate.
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Jan. 7 Scholars grades 9-11 report to USC Upstate
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Jan.14
College classes begin.
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Jan. 21
Holiday
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Feb. 15 Teacher In-service Day: College classes
will meet! No buses.
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March 15 Teacher In-service Day: No College or
high school classes.
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March 11-15 College Spring Break
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March 11-13 All grades 9-11 report to USC
Upstate for honors & AP classes only.
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March 14
Community Service Day—All
Scholars report to USC Upstate
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March 15
No Scholars report to USC
Upstate. Teacher In-service Day at your school.
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April 1-5
Spartanburg County Spring Break
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FRESHMEN: Attend college science lectures &
labs at USC Upstate.
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Grades 10-12: Attend all college and AP classes at
USC Upstate.
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No BUSES!
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May 8 = end college classes & exams
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May 9-29 Freshmen report to USC Upstate
 Grades 10-12 attend classes at high school as usual.
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May 29 = Last day at USC Upstate Grades 9-12
 Scholars Academy Finale 10 am-12 pm CLC ballroom
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May 30-31 = Attend your school only
Sign
& return form
by August 21.
Courses Required by SC Law & The Scholars Academy as Recommended by the SC Commission on Higher Education
Subjects required
Units
Needed
Courses Required as a Scholar
English/Language
Arts
4
English I (Honors)
English II, III Honors;
AP Language; AP Literature
Mathematics
4
Algebra I
Location of Course
In 8th grade or at
Scholars Academy
Optional Courses Scholars are
highly encouraged to take at The
Scholars Academy
Notes
Professional Writing 245
Public Speaking 201
Scholars who have not earned English
I credit in 8th grade will take that
course at the Scholars Academy.
In 7th or 8th grade
In 8th grade or
Scholars Academy
Scholars Academy
AP Calculus AB
Calculus 142
Calculus 241
Algebra I credit required prior to
program entrance; some students
may have also earned an additional
math credit before entering the
program.
Physics 201, Chemistry 111 & 112,
Biology 102, Astronomy 111,
Human Anatomy 232, Genetics
206, Microbiology 330
Scholars Academy
Geometry Honors, Algebra II
Honors;
Precalculus 126, Precalculus 127;
Calculus 141
Science
3
Biology 101, Physics 101, Chemistry
101 (These courses include labs.)
Scholars Academy
US History &
Constitution
1
US History 105 & 106
Scholars Academy
Economics
1/2
US Government
1/2
Government 101
Scholars Academy
Other Social Studies
1
World History 102
Scholars Academy
Physical Education
or JROTC
1
Computer Science
1
Computer Technology 138 or
Computer Science 150 or high
school computer course
Scholars Academy or
high school
Foreign Language
1 or
more*
Most colleges require minimum of 3
courses, at least 2 of same language.
Scholars Academy
and/or high school
Chinese 101 & 102; 4 levels of
college German, Spanish, French
offered at USC Upstate
If some high school language has
been taken, placement test is
required to determine college course
level of language.
Electives (at least
one Fine Arts)
7
extra math, English, science, history
college courses
high school electives & fine arts
Scholars Academy
At high school
Psychology, Music Appreciation,
Art History, Religion, Creative
Writing
Scholars are encouraged to continue
band, chorus, drama, art, orchestra
at high school.
At high school
At high school
Check VIP
for
College class
location changes.
No
class adds!
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SC High Schools
100-93
92-85
84-77
76-70
69-0
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B
C
D
F
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College Classes
100-90
89-80
79-70
69-60
59-0
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B
C
D
F
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High School Grade
96
92
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84
80
76
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61
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USC Upstate
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B+
B
C+
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D+
D
F
 Interim
reports &
conferences
 Report Cards from
Academy & home school
 Per individual course
syllabus
Test Scholars Take
Grade (s) Scholars
Should Take the Test
Date to Take Test
recommended
11, 12
Fall and spring
recommended
10
Spring or summer
Required by SA
11-12
Fall and spring
PLAN (Practice ACT)
if offered by home school
recommended
10
Fall
PSAT (if offered by home school)
recommended
9-11
October 17 or 20, 2012
HSAP
Required by SC
10
April 16-18, 2013
AP English Literature & Composition Required by SA
Exam
AP English Language & Composition Required by SA
Exam
English I End-of-Course Test
Required by SC
11
May 9, 2013
10
May 10, 2013
ACT (register at
www.actstudent.org)
SAT (register at
www.collegeboard.org)
SAT
US History End-of-Course Test
Biology End-of-Course Test
9 (if enrolled in
English 1 Honors Fall
semester)
Required by SC
9
Required by SC
10
December 2012
May 2013
December 2012 or May
2013
Academic Support
Tutors/Mentors
Study Sessions
Seminars
Independent Study
University Math Lab
University Writing Center
Center for Student Success
Math Tutoring
MWF
8:30-8:50
Precalculus
12:00-12:25
Calculus
TTh
11:20-12:00
Any math
Room 226 Grant
 ID
Card made at Campus Police
◦ $35 replacement
◦ Have ID on campus at all times!
 Bookstore--HEC
 Library
 Lunch—page
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BRING LUNCH 1ST 3 DAYS!
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Drop off 8-8:30
Behind Library off
Gramling/right side entrance up steps
Pick up 12:30-12:45 Behind Smith & HPAC
Arrive at home school by 1 p.m.
Complete Transportation Permission Form.
Return tonight!
All seniors & juniors with 8 am or
afternoon classes are permitted to
drive to and park on campus during
Academy hours on regular school
days.
--one-day parking permit for
Teacher Workdays and Spring Break
 Wellness
Center—NO!
 Health
Form
Complete & return by August 21
◦ Accidents—Emergency contacts
◦ Medication
5
days per semester in each
course
◦ Exceptions:
 Medical excuses
 School activities
 Per
college syllabus
 Early Dismissal/Late Arrival
If your home school closes due to inclement weather, you
are not expected to report to USC Upstate but should notify
your college professors of the reason for your absence.
If all Spartanburg County School Districts close due to
inclement weather, the Scholars Academy will close as well.
If your home school is delayed opening due to inclement
weather, you will report to the Scholars Academy late per your
school’s schedule.
If the University closes due to inclement weather, the
Scholars Academy will be closed as well.
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Tardy Policy
page 14
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Discipline Policy Part One
page 16
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Discipline Policy Part Two
page 17-18
◦ Dress Code
◦ Cell Phones, IPODs, MP 3s, etc.
Turned off/out of sight in class
Behavior Contract Required!
8
parent leaders
 4 student leaders
 2 teacher leaders
 Director
 Scholars Academy Advisory Board
 [email protected]
 503-5506
(office)
 Library 224
 978-2354 (cell)
 Blackboard*
 Newsletters
 www.uscupstate.edu/scholars
Disregard tuition
bills from USC!
English I & II QQTT # 1 & 2 August 20
US History 105
English III
paper
August 24
QQTT #2
TONIGHT!
QQTT #3
August 20
AP Literature RRC #2
August 20
Complete and return
by August 21.
“Healthy citizens are the
greatest asset any
country can have.”
Winston Churchill
“Let knowledge increase,
let life be perfected.”