Orange County Public Schools Install a QR reader on your phone and scan to access the OCPS 2017 Parent Survey or go to http://tinyurl.com/OCPSParents2017
Orange County Public Schools Orange TIPs Parent Overview March 11, 2017
Orange County Public Schools Advanced Studies The mission for Advanced Studies is to reduce barriers and to afford access and equity through a rigorous curriculum in a climate conducive to learning and achievement.
Orange County Public Schools Why Should Students Take the SAT? • All colleges accept the SAT as a measurable objective measurement of students’ college readiness • Used with GPAs and high school transcripts, SAT scores allow colleges to fairly compare applicants • Taking the SAT will provide students access to scholarship opportunities • Most colleges require an admission test like the SAT
Orange County Public Schools A Closer Look at the SAT SAT Facts • Test takes 3 hours • Assesses subject matter learned and problem solving skills in these areas: – Evidence-Based Reading and Writing – Math • Is computer scored, except for the essay
Orange County Public Schools About the SAT • Score Highlights – The SAT will have a 400- to 1600-point score scale. – The exam will give credit for every correct response but will not deduct points for incorrect answers (rights-only scoring). – Rich score reports will provide a detailed view of student achievement in specific skills
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Orange County Public Schools SAT Test Sections Evidence-Based Reading (combined with Writing) 200-800 pts Types of Questions Skills Being Assessed Use context clues in a passage to figure out which meaning of a word or phrase is being used. All Reading Test questions are multiple choice and based on Read passages and interpret passages. informational graphics. Decide how an author’s word choice shapes meaning, style, and tone.
Orange County Public Schools SAT Test Sections Evidence-Based Writing (combined with Reading) 200-800 pts Types of Questions Skills Being Assessed This is about the building blocks of writing: sentence structure, usage, and punctuation. You’ll be asked to change words, All Writing & Language Test questions are multiple choice and clauses, sentences, and based on passages. punctuation. Some questions ask you to improve the way passages develop information and ideas.
Orange County Public Schools SAT Test Sections Mathematics 200-800 pts Types of Questions Skills Being Assessed Heart of Algebra, which focuses on the mastery of linear equations and systems Multiple Choice questions Problem Solving and Data Analysis, which is about being quantitatively literate Student Produced Responses Passport to Advanced Math, which features questions that require the manipulation of complex equations
Orange County Public Schools Individual SAT Scores Timeline Scores for SAT taken on March 11, 2017 Will be mailed out beginning April 13, 2017
Orange County Public Schools What Tests To Take & When Grade Test Time 9 th PSAT October 10 th PSAT October 11 th *PSAT October 11 th SAT Spring 12 th SAT Fall
Orange County Public Schools Preparing for the SAT Free resources provided by College Board available at www. collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice – SAT Question of the Day – SAT Sample Questions – SAT Practice Tests – SAT Study Plan Khan Academy also provides free official SAT Practice at www.khanacademy.org/sat
Orange County Public Schools Scheduling Options for the Future Language Math Science Social Studies Arts Algebra 1/Honors 8th Geometry Honors Geometry Honors Biology 1 Honors AP Human Geography 9th English 1/Honors Algebra 2/Honors AP Biology Algebra 2/Honors World History 10t Pre-Calculus Honors Possible choices for 10 th , English 2/Honors Honors/AP Probability & Statistics h 11 th , 12 th : Honors Chemistry Honors/AP Physics Honors/AP English 3/Honors Possible choices for 11 th Anatomy & Physiology 11th AP English U.S. History Honors/AP and 12 th Honors Language Probability & Statistics Astronomy Honors Honors Marine Science Honors Pre-Calculus Honors English 4/Honors AP Biology AP Statistics 12t AP English U.S Govt. Honors/AP AP Environmental Science AP Calculus AB Literature Economics Honors/AP h AP Calculus BC Dual Enrollment Math
Orange County Public Schools Making a Plan for College Readiness Identify options of interest for students – Academic Interest – Continue advanced coursework – Extra-curricular activities (sports, clubs, etc) – Research colleges through virtual tours, mailing lists for information, and visits – Research scholarships through sites like fastweb.com and bigfuture.collegeboard.org – Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in high school – Support from High School Counselors and Teachers
Orange County Public Schools Begin College Readiness Planning with Orange TIPs Summer Camp
Orange County Public Schools Orange TIPs Summer Camp Online Registration: http://tinyurl.com/OrangeTIPs2017 Join us as we tour colleges around Central Florida for a unique experience. Each day we will visit a college or career site and begin planning for your student’s future. Dates: June 5 - 9, 2017 Locations: Legacy Middle School (East Orange County) Oak Ridge High School (Central Orange County) Olympia High School (West Orange County) Time: 8:00 am-3:00 pm Cost for camp: $125.00 Deposit: $25 and return of the registration application will reserve a spot for your student to participate. Deadline for registration application is April 14th .
Orange County Public Schools Contact Information This presentation and the registration link are available on the Advanced Studies webpage http://tinyurl.com/AdvStudies Your school will be able to access this information as well. Stacey Mancuso, Orange TIPs Coordinator Stacey.Mancuso@ocps.net Marjorie Ceballos, Senior Administrator Marjorie.Ceballos@ocps.net Robin Simmons, Instructional Support robin.simmons@ocps.net
Orange County Public Schools TIPS Thank you for participating! We hope to see your child at Orange TIPs summer camp.
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