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West High School International Baccalaureate , Advanced Placement, and Honors Program

Full Diploma 7 IB Courses in junior and senior year Complete Biology, Chemistry, Algebra 1, 2 and Geometry, 2 year of World Language by end of 10 th grade Honors and AP in 9 th and 10 th Apply in January of 10 th grade. Certificate Courses

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West High School International Baccalaureate , Advanced Placement, and Honors Program

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  1. Full Diploma • 7 IB Courses in junior and senior year • Complete Biology, Chemistry, Algebra 1, 2 and Geometry, 2 year of World Language by end of 10th grade • Honors and AP in 9th and 10th • Apply in January of 10th grade Certificate Courses • Students choose courses in which they have an interest • Must satisfy prerequisites • Apply in January of 10th grade West High SchoolInternational Baccalaureate , Advanced Placement, and Honors Program

  2. Pre-IB • Aim - PIB is a freshman full-year elective course designed to target the skills students will need to prepare for the rigor of IB coursework. • The utilization of inquiry based standards to drive assignments and assessments will focus students’ efforts on the research and writing experience they need. • Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, & Think critically • Topics – Worldviews • Christian Theism • Marxism • Islamic Theism • Secular Humanism • Postmodernism • Culminating in a final Ethnography Project designed to preview the requirements of the IB Extended Essay.

  3. Reading and writing intensive course • Focuses’ on improving students’ reading skills, developing students’ writing proficiency, honing students’ knowledge of grammar, and enriching students’ vocabulary. • Topics- • Summer Reading Assignment • Novel Study (To Kill a Mockingbird, Tale of Two Cities) • Informational Texts • Poetry • Drama (Plays) English I Honors

  4. Freshman AP & Honors Social Studies AP Human Geography • Aim - to provide students with a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in most college-level introductory human geography courses. • Topics – • Population & Migration • Cultural Patterns • Political Organization of Space • Agriculture and Rural Land Use • Industrialization & Economic Development • Cities and Urban land Use Honors World History • Aim – to provide students with a survey of World History and Geography from 17th century to modern era, provides students with a foundation to continue in US and European AP/IB classes • Topics- • Absolutism • Industrialism • Nationalism and Imperialism • World War I and Interwar Years • World War II and Cold War • Modern Era

  5. Two options: -Honors Algebra I -Honors Geometry (Requires a credit in Algebra I) Honors Math

  6. Two options: -Honors Biology I -Honors Chemistry (Requires a credit in Algebra I.) Honors Science

  7. IB Questions? For further questions regarding the IB Program, please contact Sarah Bast, IB Coordinator Sarah.Bast@knoxschools.org (865) 594-4492

  8. Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night February 19, 2009 February 26, 2014

  9. West High SchoolWelcome Class of 2018 • Planning for the 2014/2015 school year and beyond

  10. Topics • Registration Calendar • Course Selection and Sequencing • Graduation Requirements • Focused Plan of Study • Determining Course Readiness • Student and Family Support

  11. Registration Calendar February 26th: Counselors visit Bearden Middle 9:45-11:15pm February 26th: Counselors visit West Valley Middle 1-2pm March 7: Counselors visit Northwest Middle 8:30-10am Counselor Nights- March 4th and 5th from 5-7pm For the parents of rising 9thgraders and their students: you will have the opportunity to meet individually with a counselor to discuss course selection. Nights will be divided alphabetically as follows: March 4: A-M March 5: N-Z Private School Students may register beginning March 3rd. April 11: 8th Grade Visit Day – 8:45-12 Sign up tonight and provide own transport if not being bused by BMS, NWMS, or WVMS June: Our system will be down for upgrades – no changes until July July: Schedule adjustments – schedule concern forms will be available online and in person on Wednesday mornings throughout the summer August 8: Freshman Orientation ½ Day August 11: 1st day of school • June:School Database down for upgrades – NO CHANGES • July: Schedule rough draft mailing and adjustments • August 8:Freshman Orientation • August 11:1st day of school

  12. Course Selection Sheet Overview

  13. US History CP CP World History and Geography AP European/IB European History (Year 1) Combined AP Government and AP US History Combined AP Government and AP US History Combined US History CP Economics/ Personal Finance Honors World History and Geography IB European History (Year 2) Combined PLUS Economics/ Personal Finance AP European/IB European History (Year 1) Combined AP Human Geography Social Studies Electives include: AP Psychology, IB Psychology, Film Studies, Pre-IB Elective

  14. World Language Sequencing

  15. Graduation Requirements 22 of 28 total credits are prescribed. 10 EOCs count 25% of course grade.

  16. Ask your counselor about NCAA Guidelines Sample Four Year Plan (Focused Plan of Study)

  17. Elective Focus Guidelines

  18. Determining Course Readiness • Achievement Data • These types of data include TCAPs, Explore, PLAN, ACT, etc. • Course grades • Grades achieved in previous courses are strong indicators of a students ability level. • Teacher recommendation • Teachers must recommend a student for the next level in course work. This is an extremely important factor because teachers can weigh extenuating circumstance, student behavior, motivation level, etc. This allows a teacher to recommend a level up or down from the student’s current level in a subject.

  19. Honors Placement • Recommendations from middle school/testing • High school review • Final placement decisions • Academic Release (on WHS Course Selection Sheets)

  20. Student Transition Support • Freshman Academy, WISE, and Upper House • Free tutoring is available in every subject • Study and organizational skills are incorporated into our standard teaching practices • Parent communication: Parent Portal, Student Portal, School Messenger, 3 week marking periods • Recognition wall: Success is celebrated! • Academy Achievers = Passing all classes • Dean’s List = All A’s and B’s from most recent marking period • Your School Counselor is here to help

  21. Questions? Next steps: • School Families Zoned for West High School: • meet with us next Tuesday or Wednesday, March 4-5 from 5-7 with further questions in our front lobby and turn in your pink course selection sheets to us or your counselor by March 10th. • Private School Families Zoned for West: • pick up a yellow course selection sheet and take it back to your middle school to receive recommendations from teachers for math, English, science and social studies. You may enroll starting March 3rdfor next year. • IB Magnet Transfer Candidates: • you will be hearing back from the KCS transfer department about your transfer status as soon as possible. Bring your acceptance letter to Ms. Harden in our Student Services Office any time starting March 3rd to enroll.

  22. For More Information, Contact: Lisa Roberts, M.S.S.W., Ed.S. Freshman Academy Counselor, West High School An International Baccalaureate World School lisa.roberts@knoxschools.org (865) 594-4492 - office (865) 594-4457 - fax I can send you a copy of tonight’s presentation upon request. Welcome to West!

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