ADVANCED STUDIES MAGNET-WEST ASHLEY MIDDLE

ADVANCED

STUDIES MAGNET-WEST ASHLEY MIDDLE

1776 William Kennerty Drive, Charleston, SC 29407

Phone: (843) 763-1546 Fax: (843) 852-6557

Paul Padron Associate Superintendent – MSLCPrincipal – 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

Administration

• Lead Principal• Associate Principal• Principal on Special Assignment• Assistant Principal

Opportunities for All Students - Academics

Rigorous academic curriculum.CollegeBoards Pre-AP program of SpringBoardwill be used in ALL Math and ELA classes.Traditional PathwayHonors PathwayPre-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.

ImplementationThe 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 2014.

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 10. - 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 2016-2017.

Admission CriteriaEligibility 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 FormatSmall 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.

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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.

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For every 100 9th graders…

69

graduate from high

schoolenter college

42return to

college for their

sophomore year

28

earn a bachelor’s

degree within six years

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Source: The National Center for Higher Education Management Systems Progress & Completion data

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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.

6th Grade Curriculum6th Grade Traditional 6th Grade Honors 6th Grade Magnet

Period 1 Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom

Period 2 SpringBoard ELATraditional

SpringBoard ELAHonors

SpringBoard ELAPre-AP

Period 3 SpringBoard MathTraditional

SpringBoard MathHonors

SpringBoard MathPre-AP

Period 4 Lunch Lunch Lunch

Period 5 Intervention/AccelerationPRIDE 101, Reading / Writing / Math

Bridge, ESOL, G&T.

Intervention/AccelerationPRIDE 101, Reading / Writing / Math

ESOL, G&T.

Academic ElectivesPRIDE 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 – Traditional Science – Honors Science – Pre-AP

Period 8 Social Studies – Traditional Social Studies - Honors Social Studies – Pre-AP


Period 1 Homeroom



SpringBoard ELAPre-AP

Period 3 SpringBoard MathTraditional

SpringBoard Pre-AlgebraHonors

SpringBoard Algebra 1Pre-AP (HS Credit)

Period 4 Intervention/AccelerationPRIDE 101, Reading / Writing /

Math Bridge, ESOL, G&T,

Intervention/AccelerationPRIDE 101, ESOL, G&T,

7th Grade Math Supplement

Academic ElectivesPRIDE 101, Engineering, Cell Biology


Period 5 Lunch

Period 6 Science – Traditional Science – Honors Science – Pre-AP

Period 7 So. Studies – Traditional So. Studies - Honors So. 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


Period 1 Homeroom



SpringBoard English 1Pre-AP HS Credit

Period 3 SpringBoard Pre-AlgebraTraditional

SpringBoard Algebra 1Honors – HS Credit

SpringBoard – GeometryPre-AP – HS Credit

Period 4 Intervention/AccelerationPRIDE 101, Reading / Writing / Math

Bridge, ESOL, G&T,

Intervention/AccelerationPRIDE 101, ESOL, G&T,


Academic ElectivesPRIDE 101, Art/Architecture8th Grade Math Supplement

Period 5 Lunch

Period 6 Science – Traditional Science – Honors Science - Accelerated

Period 7 So. Studies – Traditional So. Studies - Honors So. Studies - Accelerated

Period 8 Related Arts –Health & Physical, Art, Music

Keyboarding/Comp. App. - HS Credit





Advanced Classes Offered at West Ashley High 2013-14 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 2012-13 & 2014-15)AP PsychologyAP US HistoryAP European HistoryAP GovernmentAP MacroeconomicsAP Human Geography

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