Hampton Township School District Monday, November 3 rd, 2014 Dr. Harold Sarver Memorial Library at HMS 7:00 p.m. Educational Programs Mrs. Gail Litwiler, Chairperson TO: Ms. Balason, Mrs. Hennessey, Mrs. Lamagna, Mrs. Lueers, Mr. Stein, Mr. Shages, Mr. Vasko, Mr. Wesley, Dr. Hoover, Mr. Finch, Mr. Kline TOPIC PRESENTER(S) FOR BOARD ACTION: None at this time. OLD BUSINESS: None at this time. NEW BUSINESS: High School AP Capstone Presentation* HHS Graduation recognition Committee update* Pitt Research Assessing Youth STEM Engagement in School* Keystone Project Based Assessment Dr. Imbarlina Mr. Finch Dr. Hoover Dr. Hoover / Mr. Finch / Dr. Imbarlina *Attachments
AP Capstone Program Hampton High School
Introduction The Program is based on two new AP courses: AP Seminar (Grades 10-12) AP Research (Grade 11-12) The AP Capstone program empowers students to: collect and analyze information with accuracy and precision synthesize information from multiple perspectives craft, communicate, and defend evidence-based arguments practice disciplined and scholarly research skills while exploring relevant topics that appeal to their interests and curiosity
College Supported Amherst College Arcadia University Auburn University Brown University Bucknell University Carnegie Mellon University Clemson University College of Charleston Colorado State University Davidson College Evergreen State College Flagler College Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida International University Florida Polytechnic University Florida State University Greenville College Harvard College Johns Hopkins University Lynn University Marymount University Marywood University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Occidental College Purdue University Rollins College Stephen F. Austin State University Stetson University Texas State University San Marcos University of California at Berkeley University of Central Florida University of Chicago University of Florida University of Georgia University of Houston University of Mary Washington University of Miami University of Minnesota Twin Cities University of North Carolina Charlotte University of North Carolina Wilmington University of North Florida University of Rochester University of South Florida University of Washington University of Wisconsin-Madison
AP Capstone Program Structure
AP Seminar AP Seminar allows students to engage in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Students learn how to: Investigate academic and real-world topics from multiple perspectives Gather and analyze information from various sources Develop credible and valid evidence-based arguments Conduct research and evaluate evidence Collaborate in teams Communicate using appropriate media
AP Seminar
AP Research AP Research allows students to: Design, plan, and conduct a year-long research-based investigation on a topic of individual interest Participate in a mentored experience to conduct the research Demonstrate the ability to apply scholarly understanding to realworld problems Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought. -John F. Kennedy
AP Research
HHS Student Benefits Provides an Advanced option for Public Speaking Improve student inquiry, research, and argumentation skills Allows Students to Conduct Research on a Topic of Interest Mentorship outside of classroom Development of a College-Level Thesis Promotes Career Awareness Provides another Method for Diversifying College Transcripts Common Application Designation Provides two more AP Course Options
Cost to the District AP Capstone Program is Free Professional Development for Teachers $1,195 per teacher: 5-day summer curricular training and a Mid- Year Assessment Scoring Training Potential Staffing Needs based on Student Course Selections Class Sizes Student Interest
Phase in Process 2015-2016 Offer AP Seminar 2016-2017 AP Seminar Offer AP Research
HTSD GRADUATE RECOGNITION COMMITTEE Committee Members: Gail Litwiler, Greg Stein, Marguerite Imbarlina, Mike Amick, Steve Pellathy, Terri Koprivnikar, Kim Cavitt, Joan Son, Karen Taylor, Dave Hermenau, Kevin Green, Ken Kemmer, Monique Mawhinney, Jeff Finch, (Addition of Parent and Student representatives) 1. What is our purpose, philosophically, for recognizing a top honor based on GPA or other academic accomplishments? 2. What specific scholarships or opportunities exist solely based on the term/recognition of valedictorian? How important is valedictorian status to colleges? Does the number of valedictorians impact admissions or scholarships? 3. How has our current valedictorian recognition affected student course selections and overall motivation for learning in HHS? 4. What do other school district recognition models look like? 5. How does the current recognition process impact decisions made by teachers when making course recommendations and curricular development decisions? 6. What issues/questions are most important to the board of school directors? 7. What does the data from the past several years tell us about our current process? What questions should we ask recent graduates that achieved the recognition of valedictorian? Forward thinking/questions to consider after we gather information on those listed above: a. Should we consider systems such as - Summa Cum Laude/Magna Cum Laude/Cum Laude? b. Should we develop a formula system that requires diversity in scheduling along with the QPA numeric component? c. Should we eliminate the term valedictorian?