L ANDMARK MIDDLE AND KERNAN MIDDLE SCHOOL · The Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma is an international curriculum and examination system that

L A N D M A R K M I D D L E A N D K E R N A N M I D D L E S C H O O L

T R A N S I T I O N - T O - H I G H - S C H O O L

P A R E N T N I G H T

JANUARY 2017

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

• Successfully complete all four 8th grade core

courses with a minimum final grade of “D”

• Recover core courses not passed in 6th &

7th grade, if applicable

• Core courses: Math, Language Arts, Science,

Social Studies

STATE END-OF-COURSE (EOC) EXAMS

• Algebra I

(30% of final grade)

• Geometry

(30% of final grade)

• Civics

(30% of final grade)

Testing window: April-May 2017

Test preparation

– Teacher-based materials on blogs 1-2 months prior to EOC

– Algebra Nation (www.algebranation.com)

– FLVS (http://flvs.net)

8TH GRADE CAREER ACTIVITIES

Embedded in Social Studies curriculum

Kuder Assessments- kuder.com

Research-based assessments

Comprehensive planning tools

Florida Shines– www.floridashines.org

Career interest inventory

College/career information

Creating a Four-Year High School Plan

Plan for high school classes

Not necessarily a reflection of the student’s 9th grade schedule

EARNING HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE CREDITS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL

High school & College courses offered at LMS:

Algebra I

Algebra I Honors

Geometry

Physical Science

SLS (Dual Enrollment/college course)

Spanish I

Impact

High school GPA

College GPA (applies to dual enrollment/college courses)

Intensive Math or Reading placement

Athletic eligibility

HS transcript for college admissions

Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility

HIGH SCHOOL COURSE

ADVISEMENT FORM

High School

Course

Advisement

forms are in the

back, fill one out

tonight for your

student

FLORIDA STANDARDS ASSESSMENT, (FSA) & ACHIEVE 3000 SCORES

8th grade FSA scores impacts 9th grade schedule

Enrichment Math and Enrichment Reading

Must pass 10th grade FSA Reading to graduate

Passing the Algebra I EOC is also a graduation requirement*

*exemptions may apply

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

24 Credit Standard Diploma

Program of Study

A,H, B*

18 Credit ACCEL

Standard Diploma

Program of Study S

SWD2012-13 entry or before

EN 4 credits 4 credits

4 credits

may include

district approved

Level 1 EN coursesM

A

2012-2013 ninth grade entry

year or before

2013-2014 ninth grade entry

year and thereafter

4 credits

Algebra I

Geometry

+2

4 credits

Algebra I,

Geometry

+2 may include district

approved Level 1 MA

courses

4 credits

Algebra I,

Geometry

Algebra 2

+1

4 credits

Algebra I,

Geometry

+2

SC

3 credits

1 Biology

2 sciences

3 credits

1 Biology

2 sciences

3 credits

1 Biology

2 sciences

SS

3 credits

1 world history

1 US History

½ Am Gov’t

½ Econ

3 credits

1 world history

1 US History

½ Am Gov’t

½ Econ

3 credits

1 world history

1 US History

½ Am Gov’t

½ Econ

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CONT. CONREQUIREMENTS –PAGE TWO

WL 2 credits

must be in the same world language

PF 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit

PE 1 credit

H.O.P.E.

1 credit

H.O.P.E.

EL 6 credits 3 credits 8 credits

Total 24 credits 18 credits 24 credits

TE

ST

S (

Pass

ing S

co

res) 2012-2013 ninth grade entry

year or before

2013-2014 ninth grade entry

year and thereafter

FSA Reading

FSA Math OR Algebra 1

EOC**based on ninth grade entry year

FSA Reading

FSA Math OR Algebra 1

EOC**based on ninth grade entry year

FSA Reading

FSA Math OR Algebra 1

EOC**based on ninth grade entry

year

State Reading Assessment

Algebra 1 EOC

GPA 2.0 2.0 2.0

On

-lin

e

1 coursefor students who enter 9th grade in 1112 and thereafter No requirement

1 course for students who

enter 9th grade in 2011-

12 and thereafter

Students wishing to earn the International Baccalaureate and AICE diplomas must complete additional diploma program

requirements as outlined in the District’s Student Progression Plan.

*

HIGH SCHOOL ACCELERATION PROGRAMSEARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM

The Early College Program blends high school and college courses to

enable students to earn a high school diploma and an Associate degree

with minimal financial cost. In grades 11 and 12, Early College students

are enrolled full-time at Florida State College at Jacksonville. The Early

College Program provides students greater access to higher education

and promotes student achievement at the high school and

postsecondary levels. Offered at:

• Englewood High School

• Jean Ribault High School

• Robert E. Lee High School

• Sandalwood High School

INTERNATIONAL

BACCALAUREATE, ( IB)

PROGRAM

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program is a rigorous,

internationally recognized pre-university course of study for highly

motivated students. The IB program helps to develop the intellectual,

personal, emotional, and social skills to live, learn and work in a

rapidly globalizing world. Offered at:

• Stanton College Prep

• Paxon School for Advance Studies

• Terry Parker High School

• Samuel W. Wilson High School

• Ed White High School

HIGH SCHOOL ACCELERATION PROGRAMS CONT.ADVANCE PLACEMENT (AP)

Advanced Placement (AP) courses are taught at a level equal to that of

college freshman courses. Each course is concluded by a comprehensive

exam created by the College Board. Students who enroll in an Advanced

Placement course are required to take the AP examination. Postsecondary

credit for an AP course may be awarded to students who score a minimum

of a 3 on a 5-point scale on the corresponding AP exam. AP courses are

taught at 21 DCPS high schools:

• Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

• Atlantic Coast High School

• Baldwin Middle-High School

• Darnell-Cookman

• Englewood High School

• First Coast High School

• Duncan U. Fletcher High School

• Andrew Jackson High School

• Robert E. Lee High School

• Mandarin High School

• Terry Parker High School

CAMBRIDGE A.I .C .E. ,

(ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL

CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION)

The AICE program is an internationally recognized, rigorous, pre-university

curriculum and examination system for highly motivated, academically

oriented high school students. Sponsored by the University of Cambridge

International Examinations, AICE offers a flexible, broad-based, two year

curriculum for upperclassmen. The Cambridge AICE Diploma Program

encourages and develops the skills of independent research and

investigation, the use of initiative and creativity and the application of

skills and knowledge.

• Duncan U. fletcher High School

• Mandarin High School;

• The Raines High Schools

• Westside High School

• Paxon School for Advanced Studies

• Frank H. Peterson Tech Academies

• William M. Raines High School

• Asa Philip Randolph Tech Academies

• Jean Ribault High School

• Sandalwood High School

• Stanton College Preparatory

• Westside High School

• Edward H. White High School

• Samuel W. Wolfson High School

COMMON APPLICATION FOR EACH PROGRAM Families must complete a Program Preference Application and

Application Form(s)

Program Preference Application

Rank your program choices, up to three programs

Families choosing only one program should place (1) before the program of

your choice and leave the other choices blank.

Separate Common Application for Each Program

AP Capstone

AICE

Early College

IB

APPLICATION DEADLINE & TIMELINESApplications Due Date

Friday, January 13, 2017

Acceptance or non-acceptance letter mailed home to all applicants

Week of January 30, 2017

Have NOT received a contingent acceptance nor a non-acceptance letter

Friday, February 3, 2017

Contact High School Acceleration Programs Office – 390-2090

Return decisions

Friday, February 17, 2017

ADVANCED VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION

AVID Activities:

• Guest Speakers

• College Field Trips

• Tutorials

• Writing, Inquiry, Collaborations,

Organization, and Reading

(WICOR) strategies are infused

into the curriculum.

• Students participate in community

service opportunities

Who: Students in the

academic middle, capable of

completing college

preparatory path with

support.

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AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in global society.

WHERE IS AVID?

WHAT IS EARLY COLLEGE? A structured program of study

Students earn a high school diploma and up to 60 credit hours of college credit

Exempt from payment of registration, tuition, books, and laboratory fees

Students should apply in Grade 8 for entry in Grade 9

Programs are school specific; students are unable to transfer between programs

Grade 9 & 10 students take courses on the high school campus

Grade 11 & 12 students are enrolled full time at the assigned FSCJ Campus

- I T I S F R E E ! ! !

- P R O M O T E S A C A D E M I C R I G O R

- S T U D E N T S R E C E I V E S U P P O R T F R O M T H E H I G H

S C H O O L A N D C O L L E G E

- S T U D E N T S A R E M O R E L I K E L Y T O C O N T I N U E T H E I R

C O L L E G E E D U C A T I O N A F T E R H I G H S C H O O L

- S T U D E N T S H A V E H I G H E R C O L L E G E G R A D E P O I N T

A V E R A G E S

- P O T E N T I A L F O R E A R L Y C O L L E G E G R A D U A T I O N

- S T U D E N T S E X P L O R E T H E I R A R E A O F I N T E R E S T

B E F O R E T H E P R E S S U R E I S O N T O D E C L A R E A M A J O R

ADVANTAGES OF EARLY

COLLEGE

WHAT IS AICE? The Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma is an

international curriculum and examination system that emphasizes the value of broad and

balanced study.

The Cambridge AICE Diploma was first awarded in 1997 and has since become popular with a

range of schools all over the world.

It encompasses the ‘gold standard’ Cambridge International AS and A Level qualifications, and

offers students the opportunity to tailor their studies to their individual interests, abilities and

future plans within an international curriculum framework.

Comparable to International Baccalaureate (IB)

Part of Cambridge Assessment, a department of the University of Cambridge

Students can earn college course credit for successful completion/pass of AICE

courses/examinations (credit by examination)

AICE CURRICULUM

ADVANTAGES OF AICE Flexible, student-centered curriculum during high school

Student who earn their AICE Diplomas are eligible for Bright Futures

Scholarship

Nationally & Internationally recognized program

Can earn college credits through examination

Recognized by prestigious colleges & universities as first year coursework

Favorable consideration regarding college admissions

AICE courses are weighted (they receive an additional 1 point weight for

G.P.A.).

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

• Multiple Career Academy programs in Duval County

• Career Academies provide training in high demand, high skills and

high wage careers (Engineering, Healthcare, Finance, Information

Technology, Aviation, Automotive, Commercial Art, etc.)

• Career Academy programs promote better school performance

and grades

• See handout for Duval County Career Academies and school

listings

FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP

Requirements change annually, particularly test score requirements

3 Levels:

Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS)

Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS)

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV)

BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 2017

H I G H S C H O O L R E P R E S EN TAT I V E S

S A N DA LWO O D

E A R LY C O L L E G E P R O G R A M

AV I D P R O G R A M

F L E T C H E R

A I C E P R O G R A M

AT L A N T I C C O A S T

A P C A P S TO N E S

F R A N K H . P E T E R S O N

A C A D E M I E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y

WO L F S O N

J R OT C

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENTLandmark Middle School

Mrs. Marsha Peeples

Red & Black Team School Counselor

221-7125 ext. 1116

Mr. Ronald Soder

Blue Team School Counselor

221-7125 ext. 1117

Mrs. Carla McMillan

Green & Yellow Team School Counselor

221-7125 ext. 1104

ADMINISTRATIONMr. David Gilmore

Principal

Mrs. Mignon Charvat

Assistant Principal

Mrs. Elizabeth Stansel

Assistant Principal

Kernan Middle School

Mr. Gareth Gary

220-1350 ext. 162

Mrs. Penny Pennington

220-1315 ext. 121

ADMINISTRATIONMrs. Julie Hemphill

Principal

Mr. Galeani

Assistant Principal

Ms. Latoya Brown

Assistant Principal

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