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AP/IB
Boosters 2004/2005 Specific Objectives
We
have tabulated the top 12 issues that we believe are the most important
to improve the academics at the
http://www.apibboosters.org/GoalsAndObjectives.html
Again this year, we hope to do more than just state improvements needed. We intend to expend our own time, effort, and resources to help bring them to fruition. We welcome your participation.
KCTS will air the documentary "The College Track" on Sunday, October 3, 2004 from 10 AM to 1 PM.
"The three-part series examines how low expectations and lack of rigorous preparation limit students' choices and hamper their chances for success. The series illustrates how innovative programs designed to bridge gaps can make all the difference."
The following Web site will help parents, students and concerned members of the community to find answers to questions raised by the program.
http://www.thecollegetrack.com/
The
AP/IB Boosters were invited to attend and host 1 of the 13 booths
(where we can distribute our brochures) at the Seattle Launch event for
“The College Track” series. Of course we accepted.
Launch
Event Details
When:
Thursday, September 23rd, 6:30 p.m.
Where:
Broadway Performance Hall
1625
Broadway,
Parking
available in the
directly
behind the hall at Harvard and Pine
Appetizers
will be served.
How:
RSVP to thecollegetrack@nela.net or 877-635-2669
Northwest
Education Loan Association (NELA)
If
you would like to attend, please RSVP to NELA.
“Come hear about the importance to today’s youth of getting on the college track, how mentors impact high school and middle school students to get on and stay on, and how you can be a part of the effort.”
http://www.nela.net/PDFs/NELA_E-Vite.pdf
The AP/IB
Boosters are working with the Heatherwood PTA to present an evening Study Skills
Workshop primarily to help parents help their kids with providing a
conducive learning/studying environment at home, learn time management,
study for tests, and help their kids with mathematics homework among
other topics. This workshop is tentatively
planned for Wednesday, October 6, 2004, at 7 PM.
In
our opinion, this is a great issue for the PTA to address. Our thanks
to the Heatherwood PTA. We encourage all middle school families to join
and participate in their school’s PTA.
The
AP/IB Boosters are cosponsoring (with the JHS PTSA) a high school /
pre-college Study Skills Workshop at Jackson HS on October 20th,
at 7 PM. Aileen Kane (Coordinator of
Learning Support Services, The Center for Writing and Learning,
Promoting and teaching good study skills is an excellent PTSA issue. We are grateful for the PTSA’s participation. And we encourage all high school families to join their local PTSA and help support causes such as this one.
More information can be found at this link.
http://www.apibboosters.org/events/StudySkillsWorkshop_HighSchool.html
This semester length
AP course is an online course through APEX but the teacher is a local
The list below shows
how qualifying AP Psychology exam scores are rewarded at 3 of the most
common
AP Psychology Exam Scores 3, 4, 5. Psychology 101 (5 credits).
AP Psychology Exam Scores 4,5. PSYCH 101 (5 credits) Introductory psychology.
Counts toward Individuals & Societies general education requirement for graduation.
AP Psychology Exam Scores 4,5. Psych 100 (5 credits)
“The FIRST LEGO League (FLL), considered the "little league" of the FIRST Robotics Competition, is the result of a partnership between FIRST and the LEGO Company. FLL extends the FIRST concept of inspiring and celebrating science and technology to children aged 9 through 14, using real-world context and hands-on experimentation.
With the help of LEGO® MINDSTORMS™ Robotics Invention System™ technology, young participants can build a robot and compete in a friendly, FIRST-style robotics event specially designed for their age group. Using LEGO bricks and other elements such as sensors, motors, and gears, teams gain hands-on experience in engineering and computer programming principles as they construct and program their unique robot inventions.”
INSPIRES children, ages 9 to 14, to participate in science and technology
ENGAGES kids in playful and meaningful learning
PROVIDES a fun, creative, hands-on learning experience
CHALLENGES kids to solve real-world problems using robotics
TEACHES children to experiment and overcome obstacles
BUILDS self-esteem and confidence
Over 52,000 students from around the world are expected to participate this year.
The deadline for entry is September 30, 2004. See the following for more information.
This
year’s challenge has to do with helping people with physical
disabilities.
Students qualify for the National Merit Semifinalist honor by scoring in the top 1 percent of high-school juniors in each state who took the preliminary SAT.
Congratulations to
Emma Breysse from Cascade HS, Olivia Covert from
The following table shows high schools in the area with their respective number of semifinalists this year.
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For more information, refer to the Seattle Times article:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/education/2002035710_merit15m.html
Thank you,
Executive Board
AP/IB
Boosters
Advanced Placement Opportunities for All Students
www.apibboosters.org
info@apibboosters.org
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