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FCC Course FCPS Dual Credit Course English 101 English 12 Honors English 102 AP English Language & Composition History 202 American Studies 2 Honors Psychology 101 AP Psychology Math 130 Algebra II Honors Math 270 AP Stats CIS 101 FL Microsoft Certification Training 1 with Financial Literacy Module Biology 101 AP Biology I
Student meetings A – M December 15 N – Z December 16 Permission to Test forms Exemptions Due December 22, 2016 to front office Testing February 2, 2016 AM testing February 3, 2016 Snow day February 4, 2016 Retest
• Students who wish to participate in dual enrollment are required to take the Accuplacer to determine if they are college ready. The test assesses their knowledge of Algebra I, Algebra II, Reading, and Sentence Skills. • Students can take the Accuplacer at FCC in the Testing Center. There is no charge.
You may be exempt from taking one or more placement tests depending on your academic history and your scores on other tests. You may submit exemptions either at the Welcome Center or the Testing Center. FCC accepts the following exemptions: SAT scores: A 500 or higher on the critical reading test fulfills the reading and writing requirement. A 500 or higher on the mathematics test fulfills the math requirement. SAT scores cannot be more than five years old. ACT scores: A 21 on the English, Reading, and or Mathematics portion of the test fulfills the corresponding requirement. ACT scores cannot be more than five years old. Frederick County Schools Students: Junior or Senior Math Exemption. FCPS students who can provide evidence that they have completed an Algebra II or higher math course in their Junior or Senior year, and earned an A or B, are exempt from taking the FCC math test. AP Scores of 3 or higher in English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, and/or Calculus or Statistics earn students college credit and fulfill the corresponding placement requirement.
Drew Kibler, Principal Assistant Principals: Tuscarora High School Michael Dillman Michael Hombach Lisa Smith 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike Frederick, MD 21703 Mark Smith Cynthia Zimmerman Dear Tuscarora Students and Families, In our ongoing effort to meet the educational needs of all our students, we are requesting permission to administer the FCC placement/assessment tests in preparation for the enrollment of your child in FCC courses offered in the 2016/2017 school year at Tuscarora High School and to better prepare your student for college or careers. Your signature below will indicate your permission or refusal of permission to administer the tests. Please be assured that confidentiality will be maintained. Students may be exempt from all or part of the exam if they have: Earned a 500 or better on the critical reading and/or math portion of the SAT. Earned a score of 21 or higher on the English, reading, and/or mathematics portion of the ACT. Earned a 3 or better on the AP English Language & Comp, English Literature & Comp and/or Calculus or Statistics. Earned an A or B in Algebra II or higher in a FCPS high school during the Junior or Senior year. Please make a copy of the scores or report card and staple to the permission form. Deadline to be considered for testing and to turn in exemptions is Tuesday, December 22, 2015. Please return to the Front Office. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Zimmerman. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Cynthia L. Zimmerman Assistant Principal 240-236-6406 cynthia.zimmerman@fcps.org PERMISSION TO ADMINISTER FCC PLACEMENT TEST AT TUSCARORA HIGH SCHOOL Please detach and return to the Front Office by Monday, December 22, 2015 Please check one ___________ Permit __________ Refuse Permission PLEASE PRINT STUDENT NAME __________________________________________________________ STUDENT SIGNATURE _________________________________________________________________ PLEASE PRINT PARENT NAME ___________________________________________________________ PARENT SIGNATURE ___________________________________________________________________ PARENT E-MAIL _______________________________________________________________________ DATE _______________________________________________________________________________ Proof of Exemption Attached: _____ SAT scores _____ ACT scores _____ AP scores ____ report card
TimeLine for FCC Testing and Application For School Year 2016/2017 Dec 15, 16: Meeting for qualifying Juniors -- explanation of exemptions to those Juniors who are identified or interested in testing. Dec 22: Deadline for students to complete Permission to Test and submit all test exemptions to Tuscarora Main office . February 2: TESTING DATE @ THS February 3: Snow date for Testing February 4: Retest date February 12: Test Results to students (this is an approximate date) February 18: Commitment to take FCC classes @ THS Be sure to listen to announcements and look for FOF that may alter these dates.
• How much college credit will I get? – depends on the school – Artsys website
If the student provides documentation such as an official transcript from FCC that the student completed EN101 while in high school, the credits will transfer to UMD. Also if this is for a student who will be applying as a freshmen for Fall 2016 consideration, they will just want to make sure to provide documentation to UMD that they are taking the EN101 course or if the information is noted on the student's high school record in some manner, this will help with the freshmen application process.
High School Based Point of Contact: • Cynthia Zimmerman, Assistant Principal Open Campus Point of Contact: School Counselor or Beth Mummert, Transition Education Coordinator
FCC/FCPS Website http://apps.frederick.edu/de/ Tuscarora High School website
Top Tips Accuplacer Sample Questions Additional information on placement testing Once students have turned in the Permission to Test form, they will receive more information for preparation.
Once students have demonstrated College and Career Readiness: Return intent form to front office Complete packet Note whether packet is taken to FCC or returned to front office Deciding dual credit or college credit
College Credit Dual Credit High school students High school students earn transcripted college may earn both high credit upon successful school and transcripted completion of the college college credit for a course(s). college course that meets the curriculum requirements of the approved high school course.
PTLW
Biomedical Sciences/PLTW Students must apply Up to 30 students will accepted the first year Open to current 9 th graders who will be Grade 10 in the school year 2016/2017
Project Lead the Way leading provider of rigorous and innovative STEM education curricular programs used in middle and high schools across the U.S. piloted it’s Biomedical Sciences curriculum in 2007 classrooms are those of innovation where students become college ready through a hands-on project-based curriculum. Students collaborate to investigate and solve real-world problems that emphasize critical thinking and creativity. teachers of the Biomed program go through an extensive two-week professional development for each Biomed course they teach.
To ensure that America succeeds in the increasingly high-tech and high-skill global economy by partnering with middle schools and high schools to prepare students to become the most innovative and productive in the world.
Goals of the Biomed Program: Engage students in a rigorous academic curriculum Raise student achievement in Math, Science, English, and Social Studies Improve readiness for college Increase the # of students completing postsecondary degrees Increase the # of students selecting careers in the biomedical sciences
Focuses on Critical thinking Creativity Innovation Real-world problem solving The Program is Hands-on Problem-based Engages students on multiple levels Exposes them to areas of study that they typically do not pursue Provides them with a foundation and proven path to college and career success in STEM related fields Utilizes AP2
Activities Build skills and knowledge Projects Hone skills in teamwork, mathematics, science, software, time management, and communication Problems Students doing authentic real-world work Learning is contextual, not disjointed series of concepts Students work in teams Expectations are clearly articulated to students Problems have unpredictable results
Exceed average academic growth rate in science and math Intention to pursue higher education: 92% vs. 67% Achieve higher ACT scores and Achieve higher ACT math and science scores 5 to 10 times more likely to study a STEM field in college Sustain higher GPAs while attending college: 3.03 vs. 2.85 Visit- pltw.org/about-us/impact
1. Principles of Biomedical Sciences 2. Human Body Systems 3. Medical Interventions 4. Biomedical Innovations
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