CGS, IB, and AP in SCPS Examining our Offerings
Key Questions
The Commonwealth Governor’s School
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Advanced Placement and APPX
Engagement Community Academic Access Press Culture
• True SWS • Caps at 30 students per grade level with teachers who “loop” • High levels of academic press, lower levels of interaction of program with broader school. CGS • High number of community partnerships. • Courses available to Diploma and non-Diploma Candidates • Some school-wide components (Learner Profile, etc.) and SWS components • High levels of academic press for Diploma candidates, likely lesser levels for coursetakers depending on level of involvement. IBDP • Moderate integration with broader school. • Most students participate through individual courses. APPX students meet periodically with APPX coordinators. • Lower levels of academic press. AP/APPX • Minimal separation from rest of school. Culture Continuum: CGS, IB and AP
Financial Implications
Spending Category FY17 Expenditures FY18 Expenditures CGS Categorical Spending Fiscal Years 2017-2018 Books/Subscription/Sf Media 1,300.26 1,598.25 Computer Paper and Toner 840.15 499.92 Computers, Parts, Accessories 435.08 Fees Seminars And Conference 190.00 Food And Refreshments 138.94 Furniture And Equip<$5000/Item 737.99 1,642.40 Instructional Supplies 2,597.29 4,488.87 Misc Transportation Chg 1,910.64 2,852.50 Office Supplies 43.05 Other Educational Supplies 276.86 Professional Development Svc 1,695.00 Textbooks And Workbooks 2,751.26 793.85 Travel Seminars And Conference 583.97 Grand Total 11,389.69 13,986.59 Extended contracts* 67,321.00 74,624.00 Total with extended contracts* 78,710.69 88,610.59 *The finance department calculated extended contract costs based on a teacher salary of 10 years experience and a master’s degree.
Spending Category FY17 Expenditures FY18 Expenditures IBDP Categorical Spending Fiscal Years 2017-2018 Activity And Program Fees 23,300.00 23,300.00 Books/Subscription/Sf Media 1,708.68 1,052.51 Dues And Membership Fees 145,040.00 154,767.00 Fees Seminars And Conference 13,332.70 20,546.50 Instructional Supplies 3,157.70 2,420.74 Office Supplies 36.26 151.03 Other Educational Supplies 194.00 365.84 Postage 504.96 754.84 Professional Development Svc 3,734.00 Software And Online Content 1,235.97 1,238.94 Textbooks And Workbooks 68,108.73 4,789.85 Travel Seminars And Conference 14,446.12 18,095.49 Grand Total 271,065.12 231,216.74 Less: Reimbursements Received (78,080.00) (84,377.00) Adjusted Total Cost 192,985.12 146,839.74
AP Categorical Spending Fiscal Years 2017-2018 Spending Category FY17 Expenditures FY18 Expenditures Activity And Program Fees 1,979.00 Books/Subscription/Sf Media 153.80 Computers, Parts, Accessories 4,737.50 2,933.00 Fees Seminars And Conference 12,875.00 18,161.00 Instructional Supplies 277.20 235.11 Misc Transportation Chg 112.50 Textbooks And Workbooks 44,625.99 440,753.07 Travel Seminars And Conference 8,475.05 20,335.75 Tuition Pd-Fed/State/IB 327,108.55 332,589.00 Grand Total 400,078.29 815,273.23 Less: Reimbursements Received (313,334.00) (324,450.00) Adjusted Total Cost 86,744.29 490,823.23
Rigor and Preparation
Recruitment and Access
CGS IBDP AP/APPX Curriculum Primarily AP all IB SL and HL, some Variety of AP offerings; AP/Honors in 9 th four years. various foci through and 10 th . APPX. Funding State grant coupled Local funds Local funds (external with local funds grant at one point) Recruitment Middle school; Middle school; word Middle school; word of Focus teachers, of mouth, open- mouth, school counselor, open-house event, house event, school- open-house event. word of mouth counselor Access Equity gaps. Equity gaps. Equity gaps. Transportation Transportation not Transportation not provided. provided. provided for APPX. Professional CGS specific PD Training required, Training optional, but Development provided by IBO offerings, required for Capstone. (PD) regional office, locally funded. Various options for some PD split training, locally funded between CGS and (had some previous local funds. grant funding). Culture Tight culture. Moderately tight. Loose culture.
Data Collection Vertical Access Alignment Goals Teacher Funding Preparation Recommendations Across Programs
Changes Being Made
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