Arkansas Advanced Initiative for Math and Science Initiative, Inc. Program Application

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1 Arkansas Advanced Initiative for Math and Science Initiative, Inc. Program Application Arkansas Advanced Initiative for Math and Science, Inc. (AR AIMS), a non-profit organization affiliated with the National Math and Science Initiative, is inviting additional schools to become a part of its program. AR AIMS is currently working with 38 high schools throughout the state and would like to add additional schools for the school years. AR AIMS mission is to prepare more students for college success, post-secondary training, and STEM careers and to increase the number of students who graduate from college. The goals are: 1. To increase the number of students enrolled in Advanced Placement math, science, and English courses and to increase the number of students producing scores of 3 or better on Advanced Placement math, science, and English exams. 2. To reduce the participation and performance gap in AP classes of African- American, Hispanic, and Caucasian students. 3. To help Arkansas high schools develop strong, successful AP programs. 4. To enhance and augment Arkansas AP policies and initiatives. 5. To add new schools to the AR AIMS program each year until at least 85% of all high schools are participating in the AR AIMS program. 6. To provide AR AIMS services to every high school in Arkansas that wishes to strengthen its AP program. 7. To increase the number of students prepared to enter STEM majors in college or STEM-related training or occupations. While the AR AIMS program has provided teacher and student incentives for scores of 3 or better on AP exams in the past, beginning in 2013 this will not be an automatic part of the program. AR AIMS will work with districts to help find incentive funds if the districts choose. AR AIMS will provide the high quality professional development for Pre-AP and AP math, science, and English teachers, the electronic materials and resources, the content experts to be in the classroom with the AP teachers, and assistance in providing the Saturday Student Study sessions. Districts may choose to do the whole program or parts of the program. Each program component will have its own price. APTIP Request for Proposal Page 1

2 In 2013 AR AIMS schools accounted for: 14.4% of schools; 43% of AP MSE Exam Qualifying Scores from schools reporting MSE. 49% of AP MSE Exams taken by African American and Hispanic students. 56% of AP MSE Exam Qualifying Scores by African American and Hispanic students. 42% of AP Math & Science exams taken. 48% of AP Math & Science Qualifying Scores. 48% of AP Math & Science exams taken by African American and Hispanic students. 62% of AP Math & Science Exam Qualifying Scores by African American and Hispanic students. School administration will be expected to provide necessary funding, facilities, equipment, scheduling considerations, logistical assistance, and coordination of student advising to help ensure the success of the program. Completed applications should be submitted by February 21, School visits will be scheduled in March. Schools will be notified of the outcomes of the selection process by mid-april. This application includes: 1. Signature page 2. Applicant Information 3. AP Teacher Section. (To be completed by each AP teacher) 4. School and district section. (To be completed by principal, AP coordinator, or other administrator) 5. Statement of Interest 6. Submission information APTIP Request for Proposal Page 2

3 I. Applicant Signatures Add additional signature lines as needed. is pleased to submit this request to Arkansas Advanced Initiative for Math and Science, Inc. to be selected for the Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program. We understand the level of dedication necessary to implement this program. We will approach this exciting opportunity with the goal of building our AP math, science, and English programs by increasing the number of students taking and earning qualifying scores on the College Board AP exams. Superintendent signature Date Principal signature Date AP Coordinator signature Date AP English teacher signature Date AP Mathematics teacher signature Date AP Science teacher signature Date APTIP Request for Proposal Page 3

4 II. Applicant Information School Name & Address [School name] [Mailing address] [City, State Zip code] Principal AP Coordinator English AP Teacher Mathematics AP Teacher Science AP Teacher Name Telephone School enrollment 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Percent of F/R Lunch 9th 10th 11th 12th Racial/Ethnic Percentage: Caucasian: % African American: % Hispanic: % Asian: % Other: Percent of senior class who attend college % Average SAT score (Math + Verbal) Number of students participating in SAT 11 th 12 th Average ACT score (Math + Verbal) Number of students participating in ACT 11 th 12 th Average PSAT score (Math + Verbal) Number of students participating in PSAT 10 th 11 th AP DATA Enter the AP Course Title and number of students enrolled into the table below: Calculus AB Calculus BC AP Course Title Number of Students Enrolled APTIP Request for Proposal Page 4

5 Computer Science A Statistics Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Physics B Physics C English Language English Literature Enter the AP Course Title and number of students taking an AP Exam in that course into the table below: AP Course Title Calculus AB Calculus BC Computer Science A Statistics Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Physics B Physics C English Language Number of Taking the AP Exam English Literature Number of AP Teachers: Enter the AP Course Title and number of students earning a 3 or greater on an AP Exam in that course into the table below: Calculus AB AP Course Title Number of Students earning a score of 3 or greater on AP Exam APTIP Request for Proposal Page 5

6 Calculus BC Computer Science A Statistics Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Physics B Physics C English Language English Literature Pre-AP Data Enter the High School and Middle School Pre-AP Course Title and number of students enrolled into the table below: Pre-AP Course Title Number of Students Enrolled Number of Pre-AP Teachers: APTIP Request for Proposal Page 6

7 Enter the Feeder Middle Schools with Contact Information into the table below: Middle School Campus Mailing Address City, State, Zip Enrollment Attach a short biography of all of the AP math, AP science, and AP English teachers listing: AP and Pre-AP Courses they teach The last two College Board trainings they have completed Any other involvement with the College Board APTIP Request for Proposal Page 7

8 III. AP Teacher Section: Philosophy and Experience (to be completed by a committee of AP Teachers) 1. Briefly summarize the school s philosophy regarding the Advanced Placement Program. 2. Why is the AP program valuable? 3. What kind of support should the school administration give to the AP program? 4. Describe how you will you provide additional time outside of the regular school day so students receive extra time on task. 5. Describe existing barriers at the school that hinder the growth of the current AP program. 6. Describe the potential opportunities for expansion of the AP program at the school. Your response should address the number of students that should be enrolled in the AP course you teach as well as the number of students having the potential to score 3 or higher on the corresponding AP Exam. (attached extra page if necessary) APTIP Request for Proposal Page 8

9 IV. School and District Section: Focus and Dedication (to be completed by the Principal, AP Coordinator, or Curriculum Coordinator). Identify who has completed this part by circling the appropriate title. 1. How will this program enrich the school? 2. Describe the qualities or characteristics of the student body, faculty and administration that make your school unique. 3. Describe existing barriers at the school that hinder the growth of the current AP program. 4. Describe the potential opportunities for expansion of the AP program at the school. 5. How will the school principal help build the AP program? Your response should be as specific and actionable as possible. 6. What percent of your graduating class do you feel has the potential to have taken at least one AP class prior to graduating high school? What percent of your graduating class do you feel has the potential to score a 3 or greater on at least one AP Exam prior to graduating high school? 7. Describe the role of the AP Coordinator at the school. APTIP Request for Proposal Page 9

10 V. Statement of Interest Please provide a brief (not to exceed one page) statement of the school s interest in being selected to participate in AR AIMS. It may be written by anyone of your choosing, i.e. student, teacher, parent, community member, or administrator. VI. Submission Information Submit the completed Application by February 1, Application may be mailed, ed, or faxed to: Dr. T. Kenneth James, President Arkansas Advanced Initiative for Math and Science, Inc. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Speech S. University Little Rock, AR Phone: Fax: kxjames@ualr.edu APTIP Request for Proposal Page 10