Welcome to Northside

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Global Studies Pathway/ACInformational Night

Agenda

Global Studies Pathway Information/Application

Academic Challenge Program Information/Selection

Questions and Tours

What is Global Studies Pathway?

Focuses on students as global citizensTeaches core content from a global perspectiveProvides the opportunity to take a foreign

language in middle schoolProvides service learning experiencesProvides blocked schedule which allows for

cross curricular instructionUtilizes various teaching strategies to engage

students

Classes and Schedule

Each student takes six core classes and two electives that are 45 minutes in length

The core classes areLiterature 7 Writing and Literacy 7 Social Studies ScienceMath Foreign Language

Students in GSP have the same opportunity to take electives as any other student

Benefits of Two Language Arts Classes

Literature 7 & Writing and Literacy 7All subject state standards have an emphasis

on literacyMore time is spent on difficult skillsThere is deeper exploration of each skillSkills covered are important in career successAllows time for developing language arts

skills in other content areas through blocking

Literature and Social Studies Blocking

Math Choices

Math 7 – For students that are at grade level

Pre-Algebra – For students that are ready for an accelerated class that compacts 7th and 8th grade standards

Algebra I – For high school credit. Students must pass the End of Course Assessment (ECA) to graduate from high school

Math at Northside

Twenty-two (22) AC students chose Algebra I this year

All Northside 7th grade Algebra I students pass the ECA every year

Students must take four years of math in high school

Math Counts Regional Winner

Foreign Language

Students take Spanish or French for high school credit

Students have foreign language instead of Resource (study hall)

Students may take band or choir and a foreign language

Students can take “2 and 2” or at least 3 years of the same language (for Honor’s diploma)

AC Component

All Academic Challenge students are on the Global Studies Pathway team. If you are in AC, then you are automatically on GSP

This year, three out of the six sections are AC

The other three sections of GSP are non-AC

Homework

One concern of all 7th grade parents is homework. Please refer to the homework handout as an example of a typical evening.

Help is available before school at 7:25 if needed.

Blocked Schedule

Literature 7/Social Studies

Writing and Literacy 7/Foreign Language

Math/Science

Typical 7th Grade Schedule

Student #11st – Math2nd – Science3rd – Elective4th – Exploratory5th – Lunch6th – Foreign Language7th – Writing and

Literacy 78th – Social Studies9th - Literature 7

Student #21st – Science2nd – Math3rd – Exploratory4th – Exploratory5th- Lunch6th – Writing and

Literacy 77th – Foreign Language8th – Literature 79th - Social Studies

Elective/Exploratory Classes

Year/Semester Classes

BandChoir

Quarter ClassesHealth (2)PE (2)ArtFACSITEKeyboardingGeneral Music

Blocked Schedule Advantages

Allows flexibility in schedulingScience labsSocratic SeminarSimulationsService learningResearch timeTeam teaching

Instructional Strategies

Socratic SeminarProblem-Based LearningProject-Based LearningJournalingUniversal Design for LearningSimulationsCooperative Learning

Prezi

Simulation Example

Simulation Example

7th grade students read with 2nd and 3rd graders at Schmitt Elementary

Individual projects are completed in 8th grade focusing on an area of interest

Students participated in CANstruction project to collect canned goods for donation to Love Chapel

Students volunteer with the Ethnic Expo Passport program (unless during Fall Break)

Service Learning Componenta small sampling…

Reading Buddies at Schmidt

CANstruction Project

Service Learning in the Courtyard

English as a New Language

Spanish-speaking students will take Spanish - they will have their ENL class during Writing and Literacy or Literature

Other ENL students will have their ENL class during foreign language time - they will not be expected to be tri-lingual

Level 5 ENL students may choose to take Spanish

Biology I

Open to current 8th grade AC students

Mrs. Lanam is the teacher

It is for high school credit93% passed the ECA in

spring 2011. 96% passed the ECA in spring 2012

Who is eligible?

Students may come from NMS or Central districts

Transportation is provided if you are in GSP

Can be AC, regular education or ESL

This is a very popular pathway

Recognition for GSP Students

In 2012, nine out of Columbus North High School’s Top Ten students were former Tyros/Titans

Three former Titan students won the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute competition (2011 and 2012)

College scholarship application was submitted for an 8th grade student last year

Application

We are only accepting ONLINE applications

Application can be found on the Northside home page

Applications are due by March 15, 2013

Is my child a self-motivated learner?

Did my child pass the LA portion of the ISTEP?

Did my child earn an “A” or “B” in English and Reading throughout their 6th grade year?

Does my child have the maturity to handle a high school level class without Resource?

Does my child manage his/her time wisely and have effective study skills?

Is Global Studies Pathway a good fit for my child?

GSP Selection Process

Applications due March 15. Anyone interested should apply (AC and non-AC) ONLINE.

AC selection is on February 25.GSP lottery for non-AC students will be after the

AC appeals are complete.Letters sent out to parents will indicate selection

or wait list. This information will not be provided over the phone.

150 total students will be on each GSP team.If you are in Central’s district, please fill out a

transfer form.

Questions/Tours

Questions about Global Studies can be directed to Amy Dixon or Brett Findley

They will be available after the meeting or you can reach them by phone or email

Tours will be given at the conclusion of the AC portion of this meeting

Tours will also be offered on Open House night, April 2, 2013

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Academic Challenge Program(AC)

Program Overview

The Academic Challenge Program (AC) is a two-year program

This program is for high ability students. The state defines high ability as one who:

Performs at, or shows the potential for performing at, an

outstanding level of accomplishment in at least one (1) domain when compared to other students of the same age, experience, or environment; and (2) is characterized by exceptional gifts, talents, motivation, or interests.

Program Overview

AC students are part of the Global Studies Pathway

Students selected for the program are enrolled in all five AC coursesAC Literature AC Writing and Literacy AC Math (pre-algebra) AC Geography 7 AC Science 7

AC students also take a foreign language

The curriculum focuses upon the Indiana Academic Standards level with an emphasis on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

Selection Process

Mrs. Allie TylerGifted & Talented Coordinator

Bartholomew ConsolidatedSchool Corporation

Selection Criteria

Information will be gathered through the measures listed below:

Cognitive Abilities Test – Cognitive Abilities and Critical Thinking

Iowa Test of Basic Skills – Verbal Score Iowa Test of Basic Skills – Quantitative Score STAR reading levels

The CogAT and ITBS are given to all sixth graders at their home school in October/November.

Student Portfolio

A portfolio for each student being evaluated will also

be assembled. The portfolio will include:

BCSC Spring Writing Prompt BCSC Teacher Rating Scale

STAR reading level CogAT and ITBS test scores

Selection Criteria

Scores from the CogAT and ITBS, along with the writing prompt, rating scale, and STAR score, allow the BCSC Middle School Selection Committee to determine appropriate placement. The measures that are used give the committee a complete picture of the student’s ability as it relates to the goals and practices of the Academic Challenge Program.

Language Arts

Mr. Rick WeinheimerLanguage Arts Department Chairperson

Ms. Crystal RiddleMrs. Anna Alexander

Tyro Team Language Arts Teachers

Social Studies

Mrs. Libby ArthurSocial Studies Department Chair

Miss Julie SchneiderTyro Team Teacher

Social Studies

Science

Mrs. Denise BrinerScience Department Chair

Mr. Richard JohnsonTyro Team

Science Teacher

Mathematics

Mr. Dale NowlinMathematics Department Chair

Mr. Mark MillerTyro Team

Mathematics Teacher

Foreign Language

Mrs. Kathleen PetersonTyro Team

Spanish Teacher

Mrs. Karen BrayTitan Team

French Teacher

Questions/Tours

Further Questions? See Mrs. Dixon tonight with questions Email Amy Dixon or Brett Findley Call Amy Dixon or Brett Findley at 376-4403

Tours are offered tonight. Your tour guide is the teacher highlighted on your handout.

**If you can’t stay for a tour, tours will also be offered on Open House night, Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30pm.