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Orange TIPs Parent Overview March 11, 2017
Install a QR reader on your phone and scan to access the OCPS 2017 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Install a QR reader on your phone and scan to access the OCPS 2017 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Orange County Public Schools Install a QR reader on your phone and scan to access the OCPS 2017 Parent Survey or go to http://tinyurl.com/OCPSParents2017 Orange County Public Schools Orange TIPs Parent Overview March 11, 2017 Orange County
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Advanced Studies
The mission for Advanced Studies is to reduce barriers and to afford access and equity through a rigorous curriculum in a climate conducive to learning and achievement.
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Why Should Students Take the SAT?
- All colleges accept the SAT as a measurable
- bjective measurement of students’ college
readiness
- Used with GPAs and high school transcripts,
SAT scores allow colleges to fairly compare applicants
- Taking the SAT will provide students access to
scholarship opportunities
- Most colleges require an admission test like the
SAT
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A Closer Look at the SAT
SAT Facts
- Test takes 3 hours
- Assesses subject matter learned and problem
solving skills in these areas: – Evidence-Based Reading and Writing – Math
- Is computer scored, except for the essay
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About the SAT
- Score Highlights
– The SAT will have a 400- to 1600-point score scale. – The exam will give credit for every correct response but will not deduct points for incorrect answers (rights-only scoring). – Rich score reports will provide a detailed view
- f student achievement in specific skills
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SAT Test Sections
Evidence-Based Reading (combined with Writing) 200-800 pts
Types of Questions Skills Being Assessed All Reading Test questions are multiple choice and based on passages. Use context clues in a passage to figure out which meaning of a word
- r phrase is being used.
Read passages and interpret informational graphics. Decide how an author’s word choice shapes meaning, style, and tone.
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SAT Test Sections
Evidence-Based Writing (combined with Reading) 200-800 pts
Types of Questions Skills Being Assessed All Writing & Language Test questions are multiple choice and based on passages. This is about the building blocks of writing: sentence structure, usage, and punctuation. You’ll be asked to change words, clauses, sentences, and punctuation. Some questions ask you to improve the way passages develop information and ideas.
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SAT Test Sections
Mathematics 200-800 pts
Types of Questions Skills Being Assessed Multiple Choice questions Student Produced Responses Heart of Algebra, which focuses on the mastery of linear equations and systems Problem Solving and Data Analysis, which is about being quantitatively literate Passport to Advanced Math, which features questions that require the manipulation of complex equations
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Individual SAT Scores Timeline
Scores for SAT taken on March 11, 2017 Will be mailed out beginning April 13, 2017
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What Tests To Take & When
Grade Test Time 9th PSAT October 10th PSAT October 11th *PSAT October 11th SAT Spring 12th SAT Fall
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Preparing for the SAT
Free resources provided by College Board available at
- www. collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice
– SAT Question of the Day – SAT Sample Questions – SAT Practice Tests – SAT Study Plan Khan Academy also provides free official SAT Practice at www.khanacademy.org/sat
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Scheduling Options for the Future
Language Arts Math Science Social Studies
8th
Algebra 1/Honors Geometry Honors
9th
English 1/Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 2/Honors Biology 1 Honors AP Biology AP Human Geography
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English 2/Honors Algebra 2/Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Probability & Statistics Honors Possible choices for 10th, 11th, 12th: Chemistry Honors/AP Physics Honors/AP Anatomy & Physiology Honors Astronomy Honors Marine Science Honors AP Biology AP Environmental Science World History Honors/AP
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English 3/Honors AP English Language Possible choices for 11th and 12th Probability & Statistics Honors Pre-Calculus Honors AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Dual Enrollment Math U.S. History Honors/AP
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English 4/Honors AP English Literature U.S Govt. Honors/AP Economics Honors/AP
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Making a Plan for College Readiness
Identify options of interest for students
– Academic Interest – Continue advanced coursework – Extra-curricular activities (sports, clubs, etc) – Research colleges through virtual tours, mailing lists for information, and visits – Research scholarships through sites like fastweb.com and bigfuture.collegeboard.org – Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in high school – Support from High School Counselors and Teachers
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Begin College Readiness Planning with Orange TIPs Summer Camp
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Online Registration: http://tinyurl.com/OrangeTIPs2017
Orange TIPs Summer Camp
Join us as we tour colleges around Central Florida for a unique
- experience. Each day we will visit a college or career site and
begin planning for your student’s future. Dates: June 5 - 9, 2017 Locations: Legacy Middle School (East Orange County) Oak Ridge High School (Central Orange County) Olympia High School (West Orange County) Time: 8:00 am-3:00 pm Cost for camp: $125.00 Deposit: $25 and return of the registration application will reserve a spot for your student to participate. Deadline for registration application is April 14th.
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Contact Information
This presentation and the registration link are available
- n the Advanced Studies webpage
http://tinyurl.com/AdvStudies Your school will be able to access this information as well.
Stacey Mancuso, Orange TIPs Coordinator Stacey.Mancuso@ocps.net Marjorie Ceballos, Senior Administrator Marjorie.Ceballos@ocps.net Robin Simmons, Instructional Support robin.simmons@ocps.net
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