MAGNET PROGRAM FOR MATH AND SCIENCE AT MORRIS HILLS HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM AT MORRIS KNOLLS HIGH SCHOOL INTER- DISTRICT SCHOOL CHOICE Morris Hills Regional District
Morris Hills Regional District 9-12 high school district with two high schools: Morris Hills (1300) and Morris Knolls (1700) Also on campus: Evening Adult High School @ MK and The Academy for Math, Science, and Engineering Sponsored by Morris County School of Technology
What s Available at MHRD? Over 200 courses in academic and elective areas 18 Advanced Placement and 32 honors courses Gifted & Talented/Independent Study Program Dual enrollment agreements with CCM, FDU, and NJIT Specialized learning opportunities: Magnet Program for Math and Science/International Baccalaureate 27 Varsity Sports Wide variety of clubs, activities, and service organizations
Eligibility for School Choice If you live outside of Denville, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township, or Wharton, you are eligible to apply for school choice if: You are currently enrolled in your local public school or a public charter school (Tier 1). You are currently enrolled in a private/parochial or choice school or are homeschooled (Tier 2). You will be in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 next year. You file an Intent to Participate Form and Application by December 2 nd. We are required to offer seats to all eligible Tier 1 students before we can offer seats to Tier 2 students.
School Choice Decisions Decisions for the regular high school program are based on: Space availability Ability of our district to implement your IEP (if applicable) What happens if more students apply than there are seats available? Choice applicants with siblings enrolled in the district get preference. Choice applicants who are current MHRD students moving out of district get preference. All other students will be placed in a random lottery with a ranked waitlist.
Transportation Provided to all in-district students For out-of-district students who live within 20 miles of MHRD, resident district must provide either transportation or aid-in-lieu of transportation. It is your resident district that decides what it will offer-- there is no guarantee. For out-of-district students who live over 20 miles of MHRD, transportation is solely the responsibility of the parent/guardian. For a fee, MHRD allows choice students to ride existing routes pending space availability. Parents/Guardians must drop off and pick up at bus stop. Students participate in academics/activities/athletics at the host school.
Application Process (Regular Program) Intent to Participate Form (Out-of-District students only) Due December 2 nd to home district Superintendent (send us a copy) Online application at www.mhrd.org (Click on School Choice Programs): Due December 2 nd Send in a copy of the student s IEP or 504 Plan (if applicable) You may indicate a preference for Morris Hills or Morris Knolls on your application, but there is no guarantee that you will get your selection (dependent on space availability) If a lottery is needed, you will be notified via email of the date and time. Decisions will be mailed out on or before December 20 th Responses must be received by January 6 th or your spot will be given away to the next student on the waitlist.
Eligibility for Magnet and IB Programs In-District: Current 8 th graders may apply to both programs Out-of-District: Current 8 th graders or 9 th graders who have met all pre-requisites may apply to both programs Magnet: Algebra I in the 8 th grade required IB: Algebra I and 1 year of a world language recommended, but not required Both programs require strong motivation and work ethic, as well as passing scores on the NJASK.
Morris Hills Regional District Ms. Tara Casola Math and Science Magnet Coordinator (973) 664-2305 tcasola@mhrd.org
Math and Science Magnet Program Program Key Points Develop a strong foundation in science, mathematics, and research skills Training in scientific investigation, advanced data analysis, and technical writing Independent Research Project Magnet ipad Program Each student receives an ipad during RBA IH Assists with RBA courses and research project development Picture courtesy of Jennifer McGrath
Math and Science Magnet Program Highly Focused 4 Year Program 9 th Grade: Biology 1H Magnet 10 th Grade: RBA I H- Advanced Statistical Analysis 11 th Grade: RBA II H Forensic Science 12 th Grade: RBA III H Biomedical Research Rigorous Academic Environment Students must take at least 2 courses outside of the Math/Science sequence at the Honors level Biology 1H, Chemistry 1H, Physics 1H 1 AP/Honors Level Math & Science course each academic year Two Advanced Math Classes Freshman Year Geometry H Algebra 2H
RBA 1H: Advanced Statistical Analysis Research Methods and Descriptive Statistics Scientific Method and Philosophy of Science, Collecting, Organizing and Describing Data Experimental Design and Probability Theory Principles of Experimental Design, Sampling Distributions and Probability, Biostatistics Hypothesis Testing and Inferential Statistics Causation vs. Correlation, ANOVA, t-test, Chi-Square Regression Analysis Prediction Analysis, Actuary Science, Multiregression Models Statistical Software: Minitab, Excel, JMP
RBA 2H: Forensic Science Crime Scene Securing, Reconstruction Fingerprint Analysis Organic Chemistry and Toxicology Presence of Drugs, Alcohol, and Unknown Compounds DNA and Bloodstain Analysis Blood typing and Blood Splatter Analysis Analysis of Trace Evidence Hair, DNA, Fibers, Soil, Paint, etc. Fire Investigation Fire Residue and Arson Document Analysis Handwriting and Chromatography Pictures courtesy of Yvonne Doyle
RBA 3H: Biomedical Research Biomedicine DNA Mapping/Biotechnology Bioethics, GM Organisms, Stem Cell Research Tissue Engineering, Bioprinting, and Organ Printing Epidemiology Pandemics vs. Epidemics Embryology Evolutionary Anthropology Mitochondrial DNA, Ancestry Pharmacology Radiographic & Medical Imaging Technology and Biosensors Artificial Limbs Pictures courtesy of Yvonne Doyle
MAGNET VS ACADEMY Similarities Rigor Core Classes Teachers AP Courses Magnet Schedule: Flexibility Statistics and Research Independent Research Project Courses: RBA 1H: Advanced Statistical Analysis, RBA 2H: Forensic Science, RBA 3H: Biomedical Research Science Order: Biology, Chemistry, Physics Academy Schedule: Z block, more required Academy courses Engineering and Design Internship Courses: Science Inquiry I - III Science Order: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Student Performance Average SAT Scores 2013 National State Morris Hills Magnet 746 2013 Scholarships Awarded: $431,050.00 including 2 NCSSSMST scholarships to Worcester Polytechnic Institute 619 581 496499499 514 522 538 488500501 Critical Reading Math Writing
International Baccalaureate (IB) Mr. James Devlin, Assistant Principal jdevlin@mhrd.org Mr. Scott Gambale, IB Coordinator sgambale@mhrd.org
What is IB? 2 year program (Junior and Senior Year) International Mindedness Critical Thinking/Questioning Writing/Interpretation Interconnectedness of Knowledge/Curriculum Unique Coursework Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE), Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) Freshman and Sophomore Preparation IB Core Components Common Courses IB Coordinator/Common Guidance Counselors
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Where do IB students go after MK? Our graduates are at.. University of Chicago Comparative Human Development Princeton Chemistry Cornell Biology Muhlenberg Neuroscience Lehigh Mechanical Engineering University of Virginia: Pre-Law Juniata Philosophy Who should consider IB?
IB and College Admissions in 3 Graphs
IB vs. AP Classes Number of Courses Taken at the AP/IB Level During Jr. and Sr. Year Class of 2013 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 IB Diploma Student Typical AP Student
IB and SAT Scores Comparison of SAT Scores for IB and non-ib students by Class Rank Decile SAT Score out of 1600 1600 1500 1400 1300 1200 1100 1000 Top 10% Second 10% Third 10% Fourth 10% Class Rank Decile Fifth 10% IB Non-IB
IB and Class Rank Average Change in Class Rank from Grade 10 to Grade 12 30 25 n=1 # of places moved 20 15 10 5 0-5 Lower Mid Upper Mid Top IB Non-IB -10 Class Rank: Lower Mid Rank 150-200; Upper Middle: Rank 50 to 150; Top: Rank in top 50
Application Process Intent to Participate Form (Out-of-District students only) Due December 2 nd to home district Superintendent (send us a copy) Application & Supplemental Documents Due December 2 nd Teacher Recommendations Due December 2 nd 2 for Magnet: Math and Science Teacher 3 for IB: 1 Math/Science, 1 English/History, 1 Additional Both: 1 Math, 1 Science, and 1 English or History Admissions Tests in Math and Writing December 7 th at 9 AM Interview December 9 th and 10 th Apply online at www.mhrd.org: Out-of-district applicants click on School Choice Programs In-district applicants click on Curriculum, then Academic Programs