Welcome

Global Studies Pathway Informational Night

February 21, 2012

ScheduleEach student takes six core

classes and two electives that are 45 minutes in length.

The core classes are Literature 7, Social Studies, Math, Science, Writing and Literacy 7 and Foreign Language.

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

other student.

Two LA ClassesLiterature 7 & Writing and

Literacy 7All subject state standards have

an emphasis on literacySpend more time on difficult skillsAllow for deeper exploration of

each skillImportant in career successMake connections to other classes

Math ChoiceMath 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 – For high school credit. Students must pass the ECA.

MathApproximately half of the AC

students choose Algebra I.

In spring of 2011, Northside had 188/189 students pass the ECA.

Students must take four years of math while in high school.

Math Counts Regional Winner

Foreign LanguageStudents may take Spanish or

French

It does not come at the expense of an elective. Northside students have foreign language instead of Resource.

Some students take “2 and 2”

AC ComponentAll Academic Challenge students

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

Three out of the six sections are AC.

Homework

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

Blocked Schedule

Literature 7/Social Studies

Writing and Literacy 7/Foreign Language

Math/Science

Blocked Schedule AdvantagesAllows flexibility in schedulingScience labsSocratic SeminarService learningResearch timeTeam teaching

Typical 7th Grade ScheduleStudent #11st – Math2nd – Science3rd – Social Studies4th – Language Arts5th – Lunch6th – Foreign

Language7th – Read & Write8th – Elective9th - Elective

Student #21st – Science2nd – Math3rd – Language Arts4th – Social Studies5th- Lunch6th – Read & Write7th – Foreign

Language8th – Elective9th - Elective

ElectivesBandChoirOrchestraGateway to

Technology (PLTW)

Newspaper *Yearbook *

The Wheel◦Health◦PE◦Art◦FACS◦ ITE

Instructional StrategiesSocratic SeminarProblem-Based LearningProject-Based LearningJournalingUniversal Design for LearningSimulationsConnor Prezi 2.wmv

Simulation Example

Service Learning Componenta small sampling…..

Students read for 2nd graders at Schmitt Elem.

NMS Morning Connection – video announcements

Valentine’s Day Dance at DSIEthnic Expo

Service Learning

English as a New LanguageSpanish-speaking students will

take Spanish. However, they will have their ENL class during Read & Write or LA.

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 – Pilot in 2010 -2011

Open to current 8th grade AC students.

Mrs. Lanam is the teacher.

It is for high school credit.

93% passed the ECA in spring 2011.

Nuts and Bolts

Students may come from NS or Central districts

Can be AC, regular education or ESL

This is a very popular pathway. Students vote with their feet.

RecognitionNine out Columbus North High

School’s Top Ten were former Tyros/Titans

Molly Connor won the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute competition

Scholarship application submitted for a current Titan

Application• On the Northside website• Or can use the paper copy• The deadline is March 16, 2012.

Is Global Studies Pathway a good fit for my child?Students in GSP will have a

Foreign Language class instead of Resource. Time management skills are important.

Did my child pass LA on the ISTEP?

Did my child earn an “A” or “B” in English on his/her last report card?

GSP Selection Process

Applications due March 16Anyone interested should apply (AC

and Non-AC)AC selection in April/Early May GSP Lottery for non-AC students the

first week of JuneLetters sent out to parents by June 8

indicating selection or wait list150 total students on each GSP teamIn Central’s district? Do a transfer

form

More Questions?Attend a Q&A session

ORE-mail Amy Dixon or Brett

BoezemanOR

Call us at 376-4403I will stay after to answer as

many questions as I can tonight.