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2008 - 2009 School Year
Application Form
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2008-2009 School Yea
Performance Task Testing Dates
8:30 am
| Monday, March 10, 2008 |
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W.T. Cooke Elementary |
| Tuesday, March 11, 2008 |
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John B. Dey Elementary |
| Wednesday, March 12, 2008 |
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Trantwood Elementary |
| Thursday, March 13, 2008 |
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Linkhorn Park Elementary |
| Friday, March 14, 2008 |
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Birdneck Elementary |
| Monday, March 17, 2008 |
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Seatack Elementary |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2008 |
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Alanton Elementary |
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Program Description |
| Linkhorn Park Elementary School Mathematics and Science Academy is designed for students in grades three, four, and five who have a high level of interest in and talent for mathematics and science, and who would benefit from a rigorous program. Often children who have special talents in mathematics and science need an accelerated or enriched program of study. The Mathematics and Science Academy will focus on the specific academic needs of students, while at the same time encouraging their interests and talents through multiple academic opportunities. |
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Academy Instruction |
| The Academy courses will be taught by a team of teachers at each grade level in grades three through five. One teacher will deliver the mathematics and science curriculum, and a second teacher will deliver the remaining subjects. The curriculum will involve all of the courses in instruction such as language arts, social studies, music, art, science and mathematics. However, mathematics and science will be the focus and driving force of the course of study. The Academy will be part of the regular school with Academy classrooms clustered together, so that students and teachers can more easily work together and plan. |
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Program Components |
| The Linkhorn Park Elementary School Mathematics and Science Academy curriculum will emphasize that students acquire the following skills at grades three, four, and five. |
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Grade 3 - Introduction to Experimental Design |
| Students will learn how to ask the kinds of questions that can be evaluated through scientific investigation. They will create, gather and analyze data to note changes over time. |
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Grade 4 – Research Writing |
| Students will focus on research writing and use experimental design to conduct research projects on global issues. |
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Grade 5 - Independent and/or Collaborative Authentic Research |
| Based on their individual interests, students will conduct research on community issues that are of a global nature and then use their findings to make generalizations. |
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Operations Calendar 2006/2007
Timeline of Major Tasks and Events/Monitoring and Implementation Plan
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| October 2006-Spring 2007 |
Implement 5th Grade Mathematics and Science Program of Study |
| November 15 |
American Education Week Celebration and Academy Open House, parents of second grade students from all zoned schools invited |
| December – January |
Develop application process, performance based authentic assessment tool, deadlines and organize advertising campaign |
| January 23, 2007 |
Informational letter to all parents of 2 nd grade students in Academy Zone |
| February 15, 2007 |
Informational Night for prospective students and parents |
| February/March 2007 |
Advertise academy, accept student applications |
| March 9, 2007 |
Applications Due |
| March 22-30, 2007 |
Authentic Assessment on each school site |
| May 4, 2007 |
Invitations and registration paperwork sent to qualifying students |
| May 2007 |
Advertise, accept applications, and select staff |
| May 18, 2007 |
Commitment letters and registration due |
| May TBD |
Open House for newly accepted students |
| July 2002 – August 2007 |
Prepare lab, purchase equipment and materials, train teachers |
| September 2007 |
Math/Science Academy begins – 3 rd, 4th and 5th grade |
| June 2007 |
Summative Evaluation |
This same time frame will be used in the subsequent years for student and staff selection.
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