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05.27.2014
English III AP/Dual Credit
THREE STRANDS
Meet standards outlined in 11th grade
English/Language Arts TEKS
 Prepare for Advanced Placement Language
& Composition Exam (May)
 Achieve objectives established for
Northwest Vista’s Freshman Composition
courses (1301 and 1302)
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English III AP/Dual Credit
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The ability to synthesize information from
multiple sources and apply insights to
writing assignments, presentations, and
discussions
 The ability to understand and appreciate
writer’s craft and apply techniques to
writing
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English III AP/Dual Credit
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The ability to read extensively and
intensively for different purposes in varied
sources with an emphasis on American
literature, nonfiction essays, and scholarly
articles
 The ability to analyze rhetorical
devices/strategies for their contributions to
meaning in fiction and nonfiction texts
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English III AP/Dual Credit
ONLINE RESOURCES/TOOLS
e-classroom
 turnitin.com
 apcentral.collegeboard.com
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English III AP/Dual Credit
SUMMER READING
Wuthering Heights and How to Read Novels
Like a Professor
 Purchase tonight from Barnes & Noble or on
your own (widely available)
 Summer reading assignments were already
distributed through 10th grade English
classes, but I have extra copies here
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English III AP/Dual Credit
SUPPLIES
Notebook paper
 Pens and pencils
 Composition notebook
 3- sturdy two-pocket folders with brads
 1- 2” three-ring binder with a 5 pack of
binder index dividers
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Spanish I, II, and III
WORKLOAD
Might have homework every night
 Spend 20-30 minutes of practice or
studying each night
 Don’t fall behind on work and practice- it
doubles your workload to catch up with the
rest of the class
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Spanish I, II, and III
SUPPLIES
Loose leaf paper
 Pens and pencils
 Composition notebook/spiral notebook
 Pocket folder / subject folder
 Media storage
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Spanish I, II, and III
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
eClassroom
 CD tutoring program
 Study websites
 Tutoring (with teacher or Salón de Sabios)
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Spanish I, II, and III
AP EXAM—WHY TAKE IT?
You can possibly get a minor without taking a
Spanish course in college.
Video Technology
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
eClassroom
 Creative Cow and TutsPlus are great FREE
resources.
 Lynda.com or other subscription services
are not required or requested.
 Evernote, Celtx and SceneChronize all offer
FREE accounts.
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Video Technology
CURRICULUM
Fundamentals of cinematography, lighting,
editing, production design, and production
management.
 Film studies selected by genres, periods
and filmmakers.
 Production process (pre, production and
post) of video projects.
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Video Technology
WORKLOAD
All projects completed in class.
 Work outside of class time is OPTIONAL.
 Video projects are cooperative, but students
are expected to take on a variety of
production roles and responsibilities.
 “Everybody does everything.”
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Video Technology
SOFTWARE
Knowledge and skills are primary,
software is secondary.
 FCP 7
 ADOBE Creative Suite CS4
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Video Technology
EQUIPMENT
No personal cameras or gear are required.
 Personal cameras and gear may be used, after
the 3rd six weeks.
 Students responsible for knowing the use and
limitations of their gear.
 Low-cost or DIY gear is a preferred option as a
learning opportunity.
 Student is responsible for the safety and
security of their equipment, if brought to school.
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Video Technology
SUMMER MOVIE ASSIGNMENT
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Watch and respond to two films over the
summer:
 One
non-fiction documentary,
 One narrative fiction film from any of the film lists
available here:
http://sqworl.com/lcpo52
Video Technology
http://sqworl.com/lcpo52
Video Technology
SUMMER MOVIE SELECTION
Work with your student on film selections
based upon content, rating and maturity.
 Rental stores are history, but you can find
movies:
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 At
public libraries,
 On AMC, TMC, IFC, the Sundance Channel, etc.,
 Online at Netflix, Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, etc.,
 Used at DVD Exchange.
United States History:
AP/Dual Credit
Instructor: Lisa M. Stevens
Three Strands
1. Master TEKs &
Objectives for U.S.
STAAR Exam
2. Master Objectives
For the U.S. History
AP Exam
3. Master Objectives for
U.S. History 1301 & 1302
For NVC.
United States History
Learning Outcomes:
Ability to analyze primary and secondary
documents in a synthesized, college level
essay.
Ability to analyze multiple choice questions
pertaining to primary documents, maps,
political cartoons, art work, graphs, quotes,
and much more.
United States History
Learning Outcomes
Ability to master communication techniques through
a variety of media venues and in-house
presentations
Ability to identify trends, change over time,
concepts, and themes related to U.S. History in
political, social, culture, economic, and religious
realms.
Ability to understand and explain U.S. Geo-politics
in the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries
And…much, much, more
United States History
Work Load
All assignments must be turned in
on time.
Students must set aside time to
study and read material on a
weekly basis (30 minutes a night)
Students must devote a sufficient
amount of time to prepare for
exams, quizzes, and essays.
Many class assignments are
collaborative. Students must
learn to work in cooperative
settings for success.
At least two essays will be
written in a six week period.
All students must participate in
the CAHS History Fair. This will
be their signature assignment
for the First Semester.
History Fair projects will have
several benchmarks and
students are expected to work
on this outside of class. They
must organize their work-load
to meet required dates.
National History Fair Competitions: Regional & State
Winners, and National Finalists for Over Six Years!!!
Our Group Performance will be traveling to Washington D.C.
in three weeks for National Competitions for the State of
Texas!!!
Congratulations!!!!! You guys are AWESOME!!!!!
2014 State History Fair Winners!
Group Performance: Child Labor Laws
United States History
SUPPLIES
Resources
Pens
One Large Binder
Paper
Highlighters
Three Ring Folder
eclassroom
Tutoring/Study Hall
Nationalhistoryday.org
apcentral.collegeboard.com
ME
United States History
Summer Assignment
First Generations:
Women in Colonial America
Please read this
book. After the
reading, write an
essay response to
the following
prompt on the next
slide.
United States History
Prompt:
Compare and contrast the economic, social, and political
situations on three of the following groups of women in early
colonial life.
Native Americans
African Colonial Women
Chesapeake White Women
New England Women
Women of the Revolution
New Republic White Women
The Gentile Class
United States History
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In this essay, you must have an introductory paragraph, at
least three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. YOU
MUST follow the outline format for all five of these
paragraphs that are attached to the handout (On CAHS
Website). YOU MUST provide key pieces of evidence to
support your thesis statement.
Papers may be typed. Double space, using a 12 point
font, Times New Roman style.
Papers must also have a Cover Page including Full Name;
Class Period; and Essay Title.
This paper is due the first day of class.
United States History Final Thoughts…
This class is
designed to
develop &
encourage
young people to
be informed of
our nation’s
history and then
take that
knowledge and
lead this
country through
the 21st Century
with confidence
and success!!!!
AP Courses
Expectations: homework outside of class, study
groups, turning in work in a timely manner
 AP tests are given in May
 Students can receive college credit depending
on their AP test score
 Each university awards its own credit; there isn’t
a standard score/grade equivalency
 AP/Dual Credit courses are often taught
concurrently.
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Dual Credit Courses
Classes are taught by ComArts/Taft teachers
and are held at the high school.
 Offers FREE tuition for two courses, 6- 8 hours of
college credit each year. (Sophomores are
limited to 1 Dual Credit course per year.)
 Saves considerable amounts of college costs.
 Shortens the length of time to complete a
degree
 Allowed access to NWV and ACCD services such
as the library
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Dual Credit Grades
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Grades earned in dual credit become part of the
PERMANENT ACADEMIC RECORD and will be recorded
on BOTH the high school AND college transcripts
Students who make a D or an F in a Dual Credit class will
not be allowed to continue in the Dual Credit program.
A GPA of 2.0 must be maintained
Dropping a course
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Students are responsible for drop date
Withdrawal will show on transcript
Failing a course
Grade is reflected on transcript AND GPA
*A D or F OR dropping a course could affect later financial aid.
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Dual Credit Courses
Many Dual Credit courses have
prerequisites
 Qualifying scores vary for the different
courses.
 MATH: Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB/ BC,
Statistics, College Algebra
 SCIENCE: Biology, Environmental Science
 English 3 and English 4
 Spanish 3
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Acceptance into Dual Credit
REQUIREMENTS FOR 1st TIME STUDENTS
 Parent/Student Consent Form
 Ready/Set/Apply & Apply Texas App.
 GoFARR & Test Prep Modules
 Residency Documentation (if necessary)
 Qualifying Test Scores-scores vary for the
different courses/PSAT scores can exempt
ALL requirements MUST meet NWV’s deadlines.
Returning Dual Credit Students
Parent Consent is already on file.
 Qualifying test scores IF changing/adding
disciplines.
 Students required to test must complete the
Test Prep module and take the TSI.
 Retesting was available for students that did
not meet the score on the first round.
 Can retest again at NW Vista.
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Dual Credit
If a student plagiarizes a paper or colludes or
cheats in any dual credit class, the student will
be subject to the discipline policies and
procedures of the college; severe cases may
result in failure of the course and suspension
from the DC program.
 Making a D or F will result in removal from DC.
 Courses are generally transferable, but it is NOT
the responsibility of the college to ensure that
the DC course in transferable.
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PSAT Information
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
 All juniors will test
 This is the qualifying test for the National
Merit Scholarship Program
 Good practice for the SAT that juniors
should sign up for in Spring, 2015
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Contact Information
U.S. HISTORY
lisa.stevens@nisd.net
ENGLISH III
erik.gunnells@nisd.net
SPANISH
cynthia.driggers@nisd.net
carlos.pilliado@nisd.net
VIDEO TECHNOLOGY
david.braddam@nisd.net