Class of 2021 Parent Night - Welcome to the Pack! Ms. Kostovski School Counselor
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Class of 2021 Parent Night Welcome to the Pack! Ms. Kostovski School Counselor
Agenda January 23, 2018
● Introductions
○ Ms. Veritza Kostovski, School Counselor Class of 2021
● Graduation Requirements - Credits
● Florida Virtual School
● Community Service Hours
● AP Capstone Program
● Post-Secondary Information
● Dual Enrollment Program
○ FIU, MDC
Graduation Requirements - 24 Credits 4 Credits English Language Arts (ELA) 4 Credits Mathematics (Math every year at TERRA) 3 Credits Science (Science every year at TERRA) 3 Credits Social Studies 1 Credit Fine and Performing Arts, Speech, or Debate 1 Credit Physical Education* 8 Elective Credits 1 Online Course
Fine Arts - 1 Credit
When your child receives their subject selection form, there are a variety of extraordinary options to
choose from.
● Debate
● Theater
● Chorus
● T.V. Production
● Dance
● Art
● Journalism (Newspaper)
● Yearbook
● Band The Electives Fair will take place on January 31st during
lunch for all students!P.E. - 1 Credit ● Personal Fitness - 0.5 credit ● Fitness Lifestyle Design - 0.5 credits
Florida Virtual School - 1 Course
Website: FLVS.NET
● Some examples:
● Driver’s Education/ Traffic Safety
● Peer Counseling
● Foreign Language
● P.E.
● Fine Arts
NO CORE CLASSES SHOULD BE TAKEN ONLINE!!Community Service Hours
100 hours minimum due December of Senior
Year.
Find the forms online on our site:
www.terrawolves.com under Student Services.
We recommend you keep a running log of your hours to keep
trackForeign Language We have the best foreign language department in the world! ● Spanish ● French ● Japanese Two years of the same foreign language required for admissions to state universities and Florida Bright Futures Eligibility. Does not have to be taken 2 years in a row.
Assessment Requirements
Students must pass the following statewide assessments:
● Grade 10 ELA FSA
● Algebra 1 EOC (30% of grade)
● Must participate in Geometry EOC, Biology EOC and U.S. History EOC.
○ 30% of gradeHow does 30% affect the final grade?
Advanced Placement Classes (AP) Advanced Placement Classes or AP Classes are college level courses taken at TERRA. At the end of the course, students participate in their perspective AP tests. Depending on the level of achievement on those tests, students can obtain college credit from participating universities. If you would like to participate in an AP course, you need your teacher’s recommendation. Speak to your teacher and counselor about these courses and if you are ready for the rigorous coursework. For more information go to apstudent.collegeboard.org
AP Capstone
Ms. Marrero - AP Capstone TeacherJoining Capstone
The Key to Success in College
Information SessionLooking for Something More
Do you want to:
• Take your studies to the next level by digging deeper
into topics that interest you?
• Examine issues and topics critically, from a global
perspective?
• Build presentation skills?
• Develop a stronger background in both independent
research and collaborative teamwork?
• Stand out in the college admission process by
developing the skills that are becoming increasingly
valued by colleges and universities?“On the first day of class, the professor handed out
the syllabus-and when I saw we would have to write
a 12-page paper, I freaked out. . . I ended up doing
fine in the course, but definitely could have done
better had I been better prepared for the sheer
volume of writing that’s required in college.
Another challenge for me in transitioning to
Charles Du, Junior at
Princeton University college was learning how to participate in class
discussion about difficult texts and ideas. High
school taught me how to annotate and take notes, but
I think having more experience with seminar-style
classes would have been useful for me in college. I
have now acquired the skills of how to engage with
other students, ask questions, and contribute to the
exchange of ideas-but I wish I had more changes to
develop these skills in high school.”Seminar: A one-year program exploring
specific topics from a global perspective;
includes a written exam, team project, and
presentation. (recommended for 10th
Seminar graders)
AP: Three or more AP courses and exams
The AP Capstone
were you receive a passing score.
(complete all three courses by 11th grade to
A AP AP ensure credit of Capstone Diploma)
P Research: A year-long mentored research
project that culminates in a ˜20 page
Diploma
research paper that builds upon your AP
and or Seminar subjects.
Research Earning the Capstone Diploma: Pass
Seminar EOC, earn passing scores on 3 AP
courses; earn a passing score on Research
paper.AP Seminar evaluates topics of global relevance
through multiple thematic lenses.
Sample Topics: (Anything that tickles your fancy)
● Alternatives to oil
● Artificial Intelligence Culture
● Endangered cultures
● Global climate change
● Integration and multiculturalism
Politics
Environ-
● Endangered cultures ment
● Medical ethics and priorities
● Migration and work
Global
● The economic role of women
● The ethics and economics of food
● The religious/secular divide Topic
Ethics Economics
Science &
TechnologySeminar: The “Critical Path”-QUEST
You’ll be encouraged to explore each topic by following the “critical path”
shown in this diagram:
Deconstruction Reconstruction Reflection
Analyze and evaluate Analyze and evaluate evidence Assess the impact of research
conclusions, arguments, for conclusions, arguments, on your perspectives; reflect on
reasoning or claims reasoning or claims & evaluate learning
Communication
Communicate views, information and research effectively and convincingly. Work
together as a group to reach a shared goal.
Develop ability to follow and deconstruct arguments and assertions, separate fact from opinion, and assess/evaluate the truth of
claims.
Learn where to look for information, how to construct arguments, and how to assemble and handle evidence.Seminar: Three Assessment Components
1. Performance Task 1
○ Research a topic related to an issue of global importance.
○ You’ll be evaluated on your individual contribution to the team, as well as on the work of the team as a whole.
○ Written paper=1200 words maximum
○
2. Group presentation=11 min. max with oral defense
Performance Task 2
○ Stimulus material provided by the College Board will be used to pose a inquiry-based argument individually.
○ Individual presentation of argument
○ Written paper=2200 words maximum
○
3. Individual presentation=8 min. max with oral defense
End-of-Course Exam
○ Assesses how well you’ve mastered the skill of inquiry
○ Section I requires identification of argument, analysis of line of reasoning, and credibility and reliability of given selection.
○ Section II requires reading of several sources and writing synthesis essay using at least three sources.How Seminar is Scored
Component Length Weight
EOC 90 minutes 45%
PT1/Group 1200 word max. 20%
Presentation 11 minute presentation with oral
defense questions
PT2/Individual 2200 word max. 35%
Presentation 8 minute presentation with oral
defense questionsAP Research: 11th Grade Research Project
● Individual, mentored research experience
● Based on question or hypothesis you develop
● Build on your AP and seminar course subjects
● Work over the year is divided into:
○ Literature review: submit a fully referenced literature review
○ Analysis: analyze and evaluate the evidence collected
○ Conclusion and reflection: From the analysis, draw a conclusion and reflect on the
reasons for it
• Culminates in 4,500-5,00 word paper and presentation with oral defense questions.The goals of the program are: ● Engagement with rigorous college-level curriculum ● Promotion of a critical, questioning approach to information ● Development of disciplined and scholarly research skills applied to topics of global relevance
Ambitious Goals
Our goal is to have the class of 2021 successfully complete their graduation
requirements by the end of their junior year!
● FLVS
● P.E.
● Fine Arts
● Foreign Language - 2 years of the same language
● Community Service (100 hours minimum)
● Participate in a club or sport
BUT WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!PSAT - CollegeBoard
COLLEGEBOARD.ORG & SATPRACTICE.ORG
● Make an account and log in to view PSAT scores, SAT
testing dates, AP scores and practice for the SAT.
● Link your Khan Academy account to CollegeBoard to
receive free practice!
● 11th Grade PSAT is the National Merit Scholarship
Program.Bright Future Eligibility Florida Academic Scholars ● 3.5 weighted GPA (15 core academic classes) ● SAT score of 1290 (math and reading only) OR ● ACT score of 29 ● 100 hours of community service Florida Medallion Scholars ● 3.0 weighted GPA ● SAT score of 1170 (math and reading only) OR ● ACT score of 26 ● 75 hours of community service
Dual Enrollment - MDC & FIU MDC Requirements ● Must have a 3.0 unweighted GPA ● Must meet PERT eligibility scores (Postsecondary Education Readiness Test) FIU Requirements ● Must have 3.0 unweighted GPA ● Must meet SAT/ACT eligibility scores
National College Fair - FREE
Sunday, February 25, 2018
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport & Convention Center
FREE ADMISSION - $5 parking fee
Preregister at www.gotomyncf.comSupport Team ● Testing Chairperson - Mr. Sammy Iassudo ○ siassudo@dadeschools.net ● CAP Advisor - Ms. Julie Vivian ○ jvivian@dadeschools.net ● Activities Director - Ms. Angela Gonzalez ○ angelagonzalez@dadeschools.net ● Athletics Director - Ms. Lori Nelson ○ LANelson@dadeschools.net
Join REMIND Text @terraact to 81010 to join our Activities Remind! Text @terra2021 to 81010 to join our Class of 2021 Remind! Text @testinfo to 81010 to join our Parent Testing Info Remind!
If You Have Questions
Please e-mail me or call me:
Ms. Veritza Kostovski
vkostovski@dadeschools.net
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