Transcript Floyd County Schools Honors College Preparatory Program

Floyd County Schools
Honors Program
“College and Career Ready”
Honors Program
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Educational choice
Prepares students for rigor of college
and career
Enhanced learning experiences
Critical thinking skills
Research Work
Hands-on and authentic learning
Performance and Project Assessment
Overview of HP
High standards for teaching and
learning
 Designed for above-average and
motivated students
 Students may enroll in full HP program
or part HP Program
(Students can take all classes or just one
HP class)
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History of Honors
Program
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The program was developed to provide students in the Floyd County School
System with courses designed to prepare them for the rigors of the most
demanding colleges or universities available.
The reason for having an Honors program is to allow students to challenge
themselves academically, as well as give parents the satisfaction of knowing
their students are prepared for college classes.
FCS feels that it is extremely important for students to take courses that are
challenging because when a student takes the next step and begins to take
college courses on their way to earning a degree, the classes gradually
become more difficult for the student. Preparing for those difficult
classes early can help the student to be more successful in the
future.
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The program began in the fall of 2002.
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The first class to graduate with the HP seal was May of 2006.
Honors Program
Standards
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Students are held to high expectations.
Instruction features rigor and extended content.
Technology is a major tool of instruction.
Students must produce projects displaying an
increased depth of learning.
Student learning is assessed by tests, written
reports, oral presentations, projects, and portfolios.
Key Program Components
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Opportunities to take courses:
1. Distance Learning
2. Directed Studies
3. Executive Internships
4. On-line learning experiences
Grading policies that reward students
for taking advanced-level courses
Definition of Honors
Program
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HP stands for Honors Program, which is a
schedule of classes designed to challenge
students and prepare them for college-level
classes.
The HP classes are different because they
provide an enhanced learning experience
focused on critical thinking skills, research
work, hands-on learning, and service
learning.
Training for Teachers
Teachers receive training for HP
through meetings that are
scheduled throughout the year
to help them learn to facilitate
the student in rigors of college
prep classes.
1. Vertical Team Meetings
2. HP and AP Teachers Meetings
3. AP Training
4. Gifted Endorsement
HP Curriculum
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Well-rounded knowledge of each of the studied
areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Social
Studies, Fine Arts, CCA, and Foreign Language.
Higher level than the normal courses of a
particular subject.
Workload for many classes may be increased,
and with that increase the amount of reading
may become larger.
Problem solving, critical thinking, high
standards, and high expectations
Research work
Honors Curriculum
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Curriculum is based on the GPS and Common Core Curriculum.
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Projects and portfolio assessments
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Foreign Languages- All of the third and fourth year foreign languages
classes offered by the school are considered to be apart of the HP
program. FL year one and two are considered to be part of the
general education level.
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There are a number of classes in the HP program taught through
Distance Learning/Video-conferencing and GAVS
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Executive Internship is offered to HP 12th students for a career
exploration course.
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Directed Studies is also an avenue for students if needed as well as
Joint Enrollment, ACCEL, Move on When Ready, and College Credit
Now
HP Courses Offered
English
4 units
Mathematics
4 Units
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
HP 9th Grade
Literature/
Composition
HP American
Literature/
Composition
AP Language/
Composition
AP Literature/
Composition
HP CCGPS Coordinate
Algebra
(Must have 8th grade math
teacher’s recommendation to
take this class)
HP CCGPS Analytic
Geometry
Science
4 Units
HP CCGPS Analytic
Geometry
HP Physics
HP CCGPS Advanced
Algebra
HC CCGPS Pre-calculus
HP CCGPS Precalculus
AP Calculus AB
Or
AP Calculus BC
Or
AP Statistics
HP Chemistry I
AP Science
HP CCGPS Advanced
Algebra
HP Biology
HP Courses Offered
Social Studies
4 units
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
AP Human Geography
HP World History
AP US History
HP Economics (.5)
HP Govt (.5)
AP European
History
Foreign Language
2 credits of the
same language
College and Career
Academy
Fine Arts
Electives:
AP Psychology
AP World History
AP US Govt.
HP Spanish III
HP Spanish IV AP
Engineering
Applications
General Medicine
Graphic Output
Processes
Advanced Graphic
Design
Engineering
Applications
General Medicine
Graphic Output
Processes
Advanced Graphic
Design
AP Computer
Science
AP Computer
Science
AP Music Theory
AP Music Theory
HP Project Requirement
Senior Project (culminating in any content
area to get HP seal)
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PAPER
A copy of the final paper
Five sources minimum. A personal interview counts as a
source.
MLA Documentation
Five to seven typed, double-spaced pages in 12 point type
One inch margins
Works Cited page
Mixture of writer's words, quotes, paraphrases
Free from plagiarism (Plagiarism is cheating and results in
an automatic zero on the paper. It also prohibits your
continuing with the other components of the project.)
Turned in on or before due date
PRODUCT
Mentor time log required, with mentor's signature for each
contact (minimum of 5)
Product may be tangible, service oriented, or skill-based
Product must present a learning stretch, taking you beyond
what you have ever done before
Product related to research
Product completed by student…NOT by mentor or parent
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PORTFOLIO
Title page
Table of Contents
Letter to the Judges
Signed Parent Consent Form
Signed Consequences of Failure to Meet Deadlines Form
Approved Letter of Intent
Clean copy of Research Paper
Signed and completed Communication Logs
Mentor Information Form
Photograph of you with your mentor
Résumé
Thank-you note to mentor
Self Evaluation of Product
Supplemental items including pictures, letters, plans,
receipts, mentor evaluation form
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PRESENTATION
Up to 10 minutes in length
Judged on content and delivery
Appropriate business-style dress (unless a costume)
Visual to enhance understanding of product (poster,
outline on flip chart, photo collage, PowerPoint, tangible
product)
Portfolio available to panel
HCP Graduation Requirements
The student must complete the following in
order to acquire the HP seal for graduation:
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12 units must be completed in a combination of
HP/AP courses in grades nine through twelve with
a minimum of one unit each year.
Executive Internship may count as additional HP
credit.
HP Senior Project- Students will complete a final
senior project that will be based on Service
Learning and Academics. It will be a year-long
project with a culminating presentation. Students
will have an orientation for this project and
training their Junior year.
HP and Gifted
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A student does not have to be identified
gifted to participate in HP.
All students are not identified as gifted in a
particular subject area; however, some
students may be gifted in a content area.
In most cases where applicable, gifted
students are matched with gifted certified
teachers for HP and AP classes.
HP and AP
The HP program prepares students to
become “college and career ready.” HP
classes are prerequisite courses for
Advanced Placement courses (AP)
The AP program gives the student a chance
to take a rigorous level course and then
take a placement test to determine whether
or not he/she will receive college credit for
that course without actually taking the class
once the student is enrolled in college.
Advanced Placement
AP Classes being offered in Floyd County Schools:
AP English Literature/Composition
AP English Language/Composition
AP Calculus AB and BC
AP Statistics
AP Computer Science
AP Physics
AP Human Geography
AP U.S. History
AP European History
AP Government US
AP Psychology
AP Music Theory
AP Biology
HP and Parents
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The Floyd County Association for Academic
Excellence is a parent support group for HP, AP,
and gifted students. The group meets three times a
year- fall, winter, and spring.
A parent can do many things to assist a student in
the HP program:
Parents can help the student with completing
projects, presentations, and homework.
The parent should also be actively involved with
teachers so that any help needed by the student
may be given.
HP and Grades
County-wide grading policy has been developed
to provide incentives for students.
FCS has developed a new grading procedure
that correlates more closely with the HOPE
scholarship calculation.
 All HP classes (MS/HS) will be graded on a 7
point curve on major grades that are 80 and
above.
 All AP courses will be graded on a 10 point
curve on major grades that are 80 and
above.
 Final exam will count for 20% of the student’s
final grade with no extra points added.
Criteria for Eligibility for
Students Applying to HP :
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Students will apply their 8th grade year for the HP
program in high schools.
Students that do not apply in 8th grade or those
that transfer to FCS after their 8th grade year must
proceed with the application process. Students may
enter only if the high school has room in their HP
program.
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Students must start the program in 9th grade in
order to receive the guarantee and seal.
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Special Education, ELL or CIS students may
participate in HP if they meet the criteria necessary.
HP Checklist of Items for
Applications
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Checklist of Items Needed:
The Honors Program application form must be fully completed by the student and signed by
the parent/guardian.
At least three (3) teachers must sign a confidential Teacher Recommendation Form. Please
do not wait until the last minute to give these to teachers. Teachers need time to fill these
out. These must be 8th grade teachers in core areas- math and language arts are mandatory
if planning to take these classes.
The attendance clerk will confirm the attendance by filling in this information on the form.
The grading information must be included on the form. This will be completed by the office.
The administrators must also include a copy of any disciplinary record with the application.
When possible, the office will include a copy of cumulative information from grades six
through eight.
The HP Program Parent Consent for Screening form must be signed by the student and
parent/guardian.
The interview will be conducted only if the student scores a minimum of 20 or higher on the
application rubric. (The maximum score is 28 on the rubric.)
Application Worksheet- Completed by administrators.
HP Timeline
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The deadline for submission of completed application packets
is Friday, December 6, 2013. Applications should be completed and
turned in to the middle school on time.
Applications will be scored and students will be chosen from
the application process to interview if they have a score of 20
or higher on their application rubric. Students will be notified
in writing if they will proceed or not to the interview process
before interviews begin at the school.
Interviews will be held during January 2014 and February 2014. All
applicants will receive a letter of response in March 2014 to notify
them of their status in the Honors Program.
For more info……..
Contact:
McCall C. Govignon
706-234-1031 ext. 7155
[email protected]
Apryl Hawkins
[email protected]