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CGS, IB, and AP in SCPS

Examining our Offerings

Key Questions

The Commonwealth Governor’s School

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Advanced Placement and APPX

Community

Engagement

Academic Press Access

Culture

CGS

• 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.

• High number of community partnerships.

IBDP

• 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.

• Moderate integration with broader school.

AP/APPX

• Most students participate through individual courses. APPX students

meet periodically with APPX coordinators.

• Lower levels of academic press.
• Minimal separation from rest of school.

Culture Continuum: CGS, IB and AP

Financial Implications

Spending Category FY17 Expenditures FY18 Expenditures 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

CGS Categorical Spending

Fiscal Years 2017-2018

*The finance department calculated extended contract costs based on a teacher salary of 10 years experience and a master’s degree.

IBDP Categorical Spending

Fiscal Years 2017-2018

Spending Category FY17 Expenditures FY18 Expenditures

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 four years. IB SL and HL, some AP/Honors in 9th and 10th. Variety of AP offerings; various foci through APPX. Funding State grant coupled with local funds Local funds Local funds (external grant at one point) Recruitment Middle school; Focus teachers,

• pen-house event,

word of mouth Middle school; word

• f mouth, open-

house event, school- counselor Middle school; word of mouth, school counselor,

• pen-house event.

Access Equity gaps. Transportation provided. Equity gaps. Transportation not provided. Equity gaps. Transportation not provided for APPX. Professional Development (PD) CGS specific PD provided by regional office, some PD split between CGS and local funds. Training required, IBO offerings, locally funded. Training optional, but required for Capstone. Various options for training, locally funded (had some previous grant funding). Culture Tight culture. Moderately tight. Loose culture.

Recommendations

Across Programs

Funding Goals Access Vertical Alignment Data Collection Teacher Preparation

Changes Being Made