santan junior high. elementary cats high school honors/ap gap gifted adolescent program
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How Junior High School CATS fills the “GAP” Extension of CATS program with the junior high school atmosphere Accelerated and in-depth studies Interaction with intellectual peers Academically challenging/rigorous Gifted endorsed teachers know both gifted and adolescent needs Problem-based learning opportunities based on student interests Experience meaningful involvement in real problemsTRANSCRIPT
Santan Junior High
Elementary CATS
High School Honors/AP
GAPGifted Adolescent Program
How Junior High School CATS fills the “GAP”
Extension of CATS program with the junior high school atmosphere
Accelerated and in-depth studies Interaction with intellectual peers Academically challenging/rigorous Gifted endorsed teachers know both gifted and
adolescent needs Problem-based learning opportunities based
on student interests Experience meaningful involvement in real
problems
Curriculum Two-Year Curriculum
Same teacher provides continuity from one grade level to the next
Integration Provides an interrelated study of the
disciplines Accelerated
Provides appropriate placement and pace
Curriculum
Acceleration and Enrichment7th Grade:
9th Grade Math (Algebra) Gifted Language Arts 7 Gifted Science Gifted Social Studies
8th Grade: 10th Grade Math (Geometry), optional Algebra 2 elective Gifted Language Arts 8 Gifted Science Gifted Social Studies
Santan STEM Program: Possible further acceleration in math
Seventh Eighth NinthGrade: Grade: Grade:
Algebra Geometry Honors Pre-Calculus/ Algebra 2* Brief Calculus
(*zero hour elective taken concurrently with Geometry)
Algebra 2 Zero Hour Elective Class Taken concurrently with Geometry Students would have TWO daily assignments
(there is time between zero hour and first period to work on one of the assignments)
Students must have their own transportation Class meets daily from 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. Taking Algebra 2 in junior high allows students
to more easily access the advanced math classes offered at Chandler high schools.
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
Pre-Algebra (Honors 7)
Algebra 1
6th Grade Math
Honors Geometry
Pre-Algebra (Honors 7)
Algebra 1
Honors
Honors Pre-Calculus / Brief Calculus
AP Calculus AB / BC or AP Statistics
Honors Algebra 2
Honors Pre-Calculus / Brief Calculus
AP Calculus AB / BC
Geometry
Further Acceleration via Santan STEM
Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations
or AP Statistics
Honors Pre-Calculus / Brief Calculus
AP Calculus AB / BC
Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations
or AP Statistics
Linear Algebra
Gifted (CATS)
Pre-Algebra (Honors 7)
Algebra 1
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Honors Algebra 2
Geometry and Algebra 2 *zero hour required
Probable Electives for 2016PLTW – RoboticsPLTW – Design and Modeling*Student CouncilPE/Weight Training*OrchestraComputer ApplicationsDigital MediaYearbook PublicationMedia/TV ProductionFACSDramaArt*Band*Spanish
PLTW – Design & Modeling with 3D printing using Autodesk Inventor
PLTW – Automation & Robotics
PLTW-Automation & Robotics C coding in Robot
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Computer Applications Typing Google Drive Word
Processing Spreadsheet
s Productivity
& Efficiency Publications
Digital Media
Image editing
Photography basics
Video Production
Animation Web Design
Yearbook Publication Photography
Composition Exposure Editing
Typography Layout &
Design Marketing
Media/TV Production Daily Video
Announcements Camera Angles
& Shot Types Post-Production
Editing Video Animation Music Editing
FAQ’s Will my child have classes with students outside the
CATS program? Will my child meet new students in jr. high CATS or
be with the same group they have been with in elementary?
How much homework is there in 7/8 CATS? Lunch? Are there sports offered at SJHS? Are all students eligible for Algebra 2, and will it be
awarded high school credit? How does CATS help my child transition into honors
and AP courses in high school? What clubs are available that my child might enjoy?
Former Students Thoughts…. “When life gives you teachers, make sure they are
CATS teachers.”– Andrew Seo “Our team teachers teach us why, not just what.”
– Ryan Gorday “7/8A is a diplomatic community where both the
students and teachers learn!” – Katie Hartle “CATS changed my life. It opened many new
opportunities.” – Torrey Hickel “They MADE me a better and smarter student for
the rest of my student career!” – Ryan Dunn “The gift of knowledge I have received will be
regifted many times and is the most beneficial substance I have ever received.”– Abbie Peters
SJHS CATS Program MVP’s