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Rigor and Support in Lovejoy ISD: A Framework for Pre-AP Success

Lovejoy ISD is dedicated to maintaining high academic standards through rigorous support for students. Since opening its first secondary program in Fall 2006, Lovejoy has expanded its offerings to include Pre-AP courses in core subjects and AP classes for 10th graders, with plans for 11th-grade AP courses next year. Our approach emphasizes college readiness, with a firm commitment to ensuring that all students are capable of success in AP coursework. We prioritize professional development for teachers and believe that every student deserves the support they need to excel.

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Rigor and Support in Lovejoy ISD: A Framework for Pre-AP Success

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  1. Pre-AP for All:Maintaining the Standard with Rigorous Support Ted Moore, Lovejoy ISD Superintendent Dennis Muizers, Lovejoy ISD Asst. Superintendent C & I College Board Forum February 1, 2008

  2. What is Lovejoy? • Opened first secondary program (grades 6-9) in Fall 2006 • Currently offer grades 6-10 with pre-AP in the four core subjects and AP Computer Science and AP World History for 10th graders • Next year will have 11th grade and AP Courses in: • US History • Calculus • English Language • Biology • Chemistry • Computer Science • Psychology • Opportunity to set new norms • Learning @ Lovejoy—unique summer professional development opportunities

  3. Message to the Community • Texas curriculum (TEKS) is college preparatory • College readiness and ability grouping information • If a student is college bound, then we should plan for at least one AP course prior to graduation • The school will respond to student academic differences by ratcheting up the level of support instead of lowering the standard • Communication plan must be structured and multi-faceted

  4. Non-Negotiable Beliefs/Attitudes for Staff • “We are not through teaching until they have all learned” • Teachers must develop a mental model of the standards and work collaboratively to ensure effective instruction • We must know what students have learned and what they have yet to learn, thenwe must intervene to ensure student learning

  5. Learning @ Lovejoy • Unique Summer Professional Development Experience • Weeks of July 21, 28, and August 4 • $75 per day for most sessions which includes all materials, lunch and break snacks • “Because They Are All Our Kids”

  6. Contact Information Ted Moore, Superintendent ted_moore@lovejoyisd.net Dennis Muizers, Asst. Supt. C&I dennis_muizers@lovejoyisd.net

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