exceptional learning opportunities

EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING

OPPORTUNITIES At Oconomowoc High School

AGENDAAims/GoalsCurriculumBenefitsCostPreparationScheduling

GOALS: -

PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE

- COLLEGE CREDIT &

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

OHS currently offers

10 courses across

four subject areas

Advanced Placemen

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COURSE CURRICULUM•Developed by a committee composed of college faculty and AP teachers throughout the US•Covers the information, skills, and assignments found in the corresponding college course. •The Course Description for each discipline outlines the course content, describes the curricular goals of the subject, and provides sample examination questions •AP teachers have the flexibility to determine how this content is presented

THE EXAMINATIONS•Developed by committees of college and AP high school faculty• Administered each year in May •Contain a free-response section (either essay or problem solving) and a section of multiple-choice questions. •Scored on a scale 1-5  •Students who perform well (usually a 3) may receive college credit and/or advanced standing

BENEFITS

Through AP's college-level courses and exams, you can earn college credit and advanced placement, stand out in the admission process, and learn from some of the most skilled, dedicated, and inspiring teachers in the world.

AP Examinations are approximately $89.00 per course

COST

PREPARATION Take the

recommended PREP courses as outlined in the OHS Program Planning Guide

SCHEDULING Students may begin taking AP

courses as a freshman (AP Human Geography)Semester 1 Semester 2

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Block A Prep Literature & Composition I

TC Intro to Engineering Design

Block BSymphonic Band

Mandarin 2

Block C Prep Geometry AP Human Geography

Block D Prep Biology Broadfield PE Prep Speech

GOALS: - PREPARES

STUDENTS FOR LIFE BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL

- DEVELOP INQUIRING,

KNOWLEDGEABLE AND CARING

YOUNG PEOPLE - EQUIPS

STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS AND

ATTITUDES NECESSARY FOR

SUCCESS IN A GLOBAL

COMMUNITY

OHS currently offers

15 IB courses across

six subject areas

International

Baccalaureate

COURSE CURRICULUM•Developed by a committee composed of university and secondary school teachers from around the world•The curriculum and pedagogy focus on international perspectives of learning and teaching, while insisting that students fully explore their home culture and language•Focus on skill development (how), evaluation and reflective learning

THE EXAMINATIONS•Developed by committees of university and secondary school faculty world-wide• Written examinations in May, which are marked by external IB examiners •Additional Assessment tasks, scored by OHS teachers and then moderated by external moderators • Mostly free-response (either essay or problem solving) •Scored on a scale 1-7•Students who perform well (usually a 4) may receive college credit and/or advanced standing

TWO OPTIONS FOR IB

•Full IB Diploma Programme

•Individual IB Courses

IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME 6 IB Courses spanning at least 5 of

the 6 subject areas CORE

Commitment to developing creative, action and community service skills

Independent Research PaperTheory of Knowledge class

IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME links and integrates courses to engage

candidates in a well-rounded study of languages, sciences, mathematics, and humanities, along with involvement in their community; engages students in independent research and stimulates critical reflection of knowledge and experience.

Individual IB

Courses

BENEFITS

Through IB courses and exams, you can earn college credit and advanced placement, stand out in the admission process, and learn from some of the most skilled, dedicated, and inspiring teachers in the world.

IB is recognized as the leader in international education, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme fosters the knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable students to excel at the university level and beyond.

IB Courses cost approximately $255 for the first course, $110 for each additional

COST

IB Diploma Programme (6 courses and the core components) costs approximately $780

PREPARATION Take the

recommended PREP courses as outlined in the OHS Program Planning Guide

SCHEDULING Students may begin taking IB

courses in their junior yearSemester 1 Semester 2

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4Block A

IB History of the Americas HL IBlock B IB German SL I

IB English HL IBlock C IB Chemistry HL I

Block D IB Math SL IB Theory of Knowledge I

AP OR IB? Colleges report no preference when

considering IB or AP courses Credit is awarded based on the

curriculum and how closely it correlates to the course offered at the university

Colleges set IB Diploma holders apart in the admissions process and often award additional credit for students who successfully complete the IB Diploma

COMPARISON

Which one is better? Which one is better for me?

AP Focus on college

course content National curriculum One final examination Fewer topics – more

depth

IB Process & Skill based

application focus International

curriculum Multi-faceted

assessment model More topics – more

breadth

GOALS: - PROVIDES

STUDENTS WITH A FOUNDATION AND PROVEN

PATH TO POST-SECONDARY

TRAINING AND CAREER SUCCESS IN STEM-RELATED

FIELDS

OHS currently offers 5 courses for

Pathway to Engineering

Project Lead the

Way

COURSE CURRICULUM•Collaboratively developed and updated by subject matter experts – including teachers, university educators, engineering professionals, and school administrators.•PLTW’s hands-on, Activities-, Project-, Problem-Based comprehensive curriculum is aligned with relevant national standards•Emphasize critical thinking, creativity, innovation and real-world problem solving.

THE EXAMINATIONS•Written final examinations at the end of each course, scored by OHS teachers using the PLTW grading criteria but the OHS grading scale.•Students who perform well (earn a B or better) may receive college credit and/or advanced standing

•A comprehensive curriculum package• Opportunity for students to make the critical connections between STEM principles and solving the real challenges in our communities and the world.

BENEFITS

Through PLTW courses and exams, you can earn college credit and advanced placement, stand out in the admission process, and learn from some of the most skilled, dedicated, and inspiring teachers in the world.

COST There are very few cost associated

with the PLTW program ($10 lab fees)

PREPARATION Take the

recommended course sequencing as outlined in the OHS Program Planning Guide

SCHEDULING Students may begin taking PLTW

courses in grade 9Semester 1 Semester 2

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Block A

Block B

TC Introduction to Engineering Design

Block C

Block D TC Introduction to Engineering Design

TRANSCRIPTED CREDIT (TC) Allows students to take a technical college course while

in high school. The course uses the technical college’s curriculum and textbooks while being taught by a high school teacher. A student may earn both high school and technical college credit if they meet all the course competencies and earn a “C” or better in the course according to the Technical College Grading System.

Possible to earn technical college credit at no charge while in high school.

Students may take TC credits anytime during their high school career.

IB-PLTW CAREER CERTIFICATE

This course of study allows students to experience a specially designed PLTW core while recognizing IB values and the needs of pre-engineering students

IB AND PLTW -THREE CORE STRANDS A community and service program – this

emphasises partnership and the principles of service learning

An approaches to learning course – this emphasises the development of transferrable skills

A reflective project - based on exploring the ethical dimensions associated with an issue related to the student’s career-related studies

BEN

EFIT

S O

F IB

CC

A convergence of knowledge acquisition and skill development

It is a framework that emphasizes critical, compassionate thinking

It engages students in application through project development and stimulates critical reflection of knowledge and experience

Preparation for college College Credit

WEIGHTED GRADES???? All AP, IB, PLTW and TC courses are

weighted.

Improves a student’s GPA and class rank

PRIORITY SCHEDULING PROCESS

Current Freshmen considering the full IB Diploma or the IB- PLTW Career certificate

After creating a scheduling template (with parent signature), meet with Mrs. Schultz to finalize your sophomore schedule

Meetings must take place between April 8 - 12