santan junior high. elementary cats high school honors/ap gap gifted adolescent program

Santan Junior High

Elementary CATS

High School Honors/AP

GAPGifted Adolescent Program

How Junior High School CATS fills the “GAP”

Extension of CATS program with the junior high school atmosphere

Accelerated and in-depth studies Interaction with intellectual peers Academically challenging/rigorous Gifted endorsed teachers know both gifted and

adolescent needs Problem-based learning opportunities based

on student interests Experience meaningful involvement in real

problems

Curriculum Two-Year Curriculum

Same teacher provides continuity from one grade level to the next

Integration Provides an interrelated study of the

disciplines Accelerated

Provides appropriate placement and pace

Curriculum

Acceleration and Enrichment7th Grade:

9th Grade Math (Algebra) Gifted Language Arts 7 Gifted Science Gifted Social Studies

8th Grade: 10th Grade Math (Geometry), optional Algebra 2 elective Gifted Language Arts 8 Gifted Science Gifted Social Studies

Santan STEM Program: Possible further acceleration in math

Seventh Eighth NinthGrade: Grade: Grade:

Algebra Geometry Honors Pre-Calculus/ Algebra 2* Brief Calculus

(*zero hour elective taken concurrently with Geometry)

Algebra 2 Zero Hour Elective Class Taken concurrently with Geometry Students would have TWO daily assignments

(there is time between zero hour and first period to work on one of the assignments)

Students must have their own transportation Class meets daily from 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. Taking Algebra 2 in junior high allows students

to more easily access the advanced math classes offered at Chandler high schools.

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th

Pre-Algebra (Honors 7)

Algebra 1

6th Grade Math

Honors Geometry

Pre-Algebra (Honors 7)

Algebra 1

Honors

Honors Pre-Calculus / Brief Calculus

AP Calculus AB / BC or AP Statistics

Honors Algebra 2

Honors Pre-Calculus / Brief Calculus

AP Calculus AB / BC

Geometry

Further Acceleration via Santan STEM

Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations

or AP Statistics

Honors Pre-Calculus / Brief Calculus

AP Calculus AB / BC

Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations

or AP Statistics

Linear Algebra

Gifted (CATS)

Pre-Algebra (Honors 7)

Algebra 1

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Honors Algebra 2

Geometry and Algebra 2 *zero hour required

Probable Electives for 2016PLTW – RoboticsPLTW – Design and Modeling*Student CouncilPE/Weight Training*OrchestraComputer ApplicationsDigital MediaYearbook PublicationMedia/TV ProductionFACSDramaArt*Band*Spanish

Project Lead the Way – Gateway to Technology

PLTW – Design & Modeling with 3D printing using Autodesk Inventor

PLTW – Automation & Robotics

PLTW-Automation & Robotics C coding in Robot

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Computer Applications Typing Google Drive Word

Processing Spreadsheet

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& Efficiency Publications

Digital Media

Image editing

Photography basics

Video Production

Animation Web Design

Yearbook Publication Photography

Composition Exposure Editing

Typography Layout &

Design Marketing

Media/TV Production Daily Video

Announcements Camera Angles

& Shot Types Post-Production

Editing Video Animation Music Editing

FAQ’s Will my child have classes with students outside the

CATS program? Will my child meet new students in jr. high CATS or

be with the same group they have been with in elementary?

How much homework is there in 7/8 CATS? Lunch? Are there sports offered at SJHS? Are all students eligible for Algebra 2, and will it be

awarded high school credit? How does CATS help my child transition into honors

and AP courses in high school? What clubs are available that my child might enjoy?

Former Students Thoughts…. “When life gives you teachers, make sure they are

CATS teachers.”– Andrew Seo “Our team teachers teach us why, not just what.”

– Ryan Gorday “7/8A is a diplomatic community where both the

students and teachers learn!” – Katie Hartle “CATS changed my life. It opened many new

opportunities.” – Torrey Hickel “They MADE me a better and smarter student for

the rest of my student career!” – Ryan Dunn “The gift of knowledge I have received will be

regifted many times and is the most beneficial substance I have ever received.”– Abbie Peters

SJHS CATS Program MVP’s