Ms. Amelia Estrada

Assistant Principal of Curriculum

Mission/Vision

Goals and Objectives

Eligibility Criteria

Support for AP Students

Advanced Placement Courses 2011-2012

Student and Parent Contract

Questions

Mission

Perpetuate a school community that cultivates emotional, moral and

Physical well-being while

Motivating and preparing students to achieve

High standards in order to become effective leaders

VisionAt Pinecrest Preparatory Middle-High (PPMH), we will strive to

perpetuate a community of learners in which the pursuit of Honor, High

Standards, and Intellectual Growth is complemented by a concern for the

physical, cultural and character development of each student. Through its

academic rigor, PPMH promotes a sense of identity, community, personal

integrity and values that prepare students to become effective leaders.

Rigorous and challenging curriculumCollege preparatoryInterdisciplinary connectionsExpand and offer an array of coursesEncourage minority participationSupport for students and faculty.

Teacher recommendationCompletion of prerequisite courses, when

applicableClassroom performanceStandardized examination scoresStudent request

Quarterly Study Hall Sessions- during schoolAfter school and Saturday tutoring sessionsCollege Trip (Florida Universities in September)Ivy League College Trip- Spring Break(only for

AP students)Test Preparation ResourcesOther Surprises

Advanced Placement Environmental Studies- Mr. AbreuAdvanced Placement European History- Mr. Duwayne HassAdvanced Placement Spanish Language- Ms. Lydia LemusAdvanced Placement Spanish Literature- Ms. Lydia LemusAdvanced Placement English III- Mr. RossAdvanced Placement Psychology- Mr. GottAdvanced Placement American History- TBADual Enrollment (10th & 11th Grades)-FIU

Ms. Yvette Perdomo

High School Counselor/College Advisory Program (CAP)

Supplemental Reading and WritingAttendanceExamination in May 2012Bonus points (weighted GPA)

A= 6 points instead of 4 B=5 points instead of 3 C=3 points instead of 2 D and F remain with same values

Organization and note taking skillsCommitment for a minimum of a quarter (9 week period)College readiness

Participation in an Advanced Placement Course is a

PRIVILEGE!

Questions?