Fall 2008 School Year: Schools Requiring or Recommending SAT Subject Tests (SAT II Tests)
July 30, 2008
All data provided on this list are current for the 2008-2009 school year. Special circumstances and unusual conditions are indicated wherever known, so please read this list carefully. In all cases, however, be certain to double-check with the school(s) to which you are applying to assure that information on SAT Subject testing is both accurate and up-to-date. Sources of information consulted in the compilation of this list include: The College Handbook 2009, published by The College Board; individual college catalogs and web pages; the Common Data Set of The College Board; and direct contact with individual admission offices.
Fall 2008: Schools Requiring or Recommending SAT Subject Tests
North Orange County Learning Center Fall 2008 Class Information
July 30, 2008
Registration for the North Orange County Learning Center will begin on August 12, 2008 and will conclude on September 5, 2008. Registration will be based upon availability.
Instructions for the online registration process will be posted on the North OC LC homepage as well as sent out via email to all Orange County Educational Facilitators on August 11, 2008.
Fall classes will begin on Tuesday. August 26, 2008 and will conclude on December 16, 2008. There will be no classes on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 due to the Veterans Day holiday.
Tuesdays from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Class Title: Art Masters of History
Grade Level: Grades K - 3
Instructor: Melissa Sena
Class Description: This class is a wonderful opportunity to explore art and artists during different periods of art history. Students will create art working using the elements of art used by each artist they study.
Cost: 125 Educational Units
Tuesdays from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Class Title: Nutshell Science
Grade Level: Grades 4 - 8
Instructor: Jenny Blakeborough
Class Description: This is a great opportunity for hands-on exploration of various science topics taught through observation and experimentation. This class is designed to be a supplement to your existing science program.
Cost: 125 Educational Units
Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
Class Title: Elements of Art
Grade Level: Grades 4 - 8
Instructor: Melissa Sena
Class Description: Students will explore different elements of art through the study of artists and art periods. They will learn how to develop an art idea using the elements they have learned and enjoy applying these elements in different art mediums to realize their art idea.
Cost: 125 Educational Units
Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
Class Title: Nutshell Science
Grade Level: Grades K - 3
Instructor: Jenny Blakeborough
Class Description: This is a great opportunity for hands-on exploration of various science topics taught through observation and experimentation. This class is designed to be a supplement to your existing science program.
Cost: 125 Educational Units
Educational Units will be withdrawn during the first two weeks of the class. Educational Units will first be taken from the EMR account, and then from the VCI account if necessary. We are no longer able to accept cash payment for classes when a student does not have enough EMR or VCI to cover the cost of the class.
The North Orange County Learning Center classes will be located at:
Calvary Chapel Saving Grace
17451 Bastanchury Road
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
For additional information, please contact:
Erica Bell
North Orange County Learning Center Coordinator
ebell@juliancharterschool.org
Phone Number: (760) 522-9876
*Classes are subject to change/cancellation based on student registration.
JCS North County Academy Still Accepting Applications
July 30, 2008
JCS - North County Academy in northeast Oceanside is currently seeking hard working, self motivated students in grades 6th - 12th to enroll.
What is the Academy?
A two to three day onsite college prep program where students receive instruction in the core subjects as well as electives. Assignments will be given for completion on work-at-home days.
What grade levels?
Middle school grades 6-8 and High School 9-12.
What days will I attend?
High school classes are taught Monday, Wednesday and Friday while Middle school is taught Tuesday and Thursday.
What do I do next?
Call (760) 639-3700 or (760) 522-7283 for more information. Or email Jason Marks at jmarks@juliancharterschool.org
JCS-North County Academy
5570 Old Ranch Road
Oceanside, CA 92057
Home study students
Do you need math and science classes? We have them!
Julian Charter Teacher Selected for Exclusive Discovery Education National Institute
July 29, 2008
Educator Nancy Porter from the Julian Charter School poses with Scott Kinney, Vice President of Outreach and Professional Development, at the Discovery Educator Network National Institute in Silver Spring, MD on July 21, 2008. (photo by Christine Zona of Discovery Communications)
Silver Spring, Md. (July 28, 2008) - On July 21-25, Nancy Porter from Julian Charter School and more than 70 educators from across the country participated in an exclusive professional development event for Discovery Educator Network members at the headquarters of Discovery Communications in Silver Spring, Md. The Discovery Educator Network National Institute was hosted by Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, whose networks include Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and the Science Channel.
The Discovery Educator Network (DEN) is a global community of over 88,000 educators passionate about integrating media into classroom curriculum. The DEN National Institutes are exclusive professional development opportunities open only to STAR Discovery Educators. These educators are DEN members recognized for their outstanding efforts to share their insight and expertise with peers through activities such as trainings, workshops or presentations on how to integrate digital media into classroom instruction.
STAR Discovery Educators enjoy access to a variety of exclusive benefits, including in-person professional development, online activities, training resources, Discovery events, and regular support and communication with DEN staff members. Porter is one of only 3,000 STAR Discovery Educators nationwide.
During the Institute, national leaders in educational technology collaborated with participants on a variety of projects. By the end of the Institute, participants had created classroom ready multimedia projects and participated in a variety of workshops on the newest online technologies used by today’s technology-savvy generation, including streaming media, Web 2.0 websites, podcasts, blogs, and wikis.
“Discovery Education is pleased to host the DEN National Institutes and offer educators such as Nancy who are passionate about digital media the opportunity to participate in a unique professional development event,” said Scott Kinney, Discovery Education Vice President of Outreach and Professional Development. “We know that educators leave this Institute enthusiastic about what they have learned and eager to integrate new technologies into their lessons.”
For more information about the Discovery Educator Network, visit http://community.discoveryeducation.com/.
For more information about Discovery Education, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, or call 800-323-9084.
About Discovery Education
Discovery Communications revolutionized television with the Discovery Channel and is now transforming classrooms through Discovery Education. Powered by the #1 non-fiction media company in the world, Discovery Education combines scientifically proven, standards-based digital media and a dynamic user community in order to empower teachers to improve student achievement. Already, more than half of all U.S. schools access Discovery Education digital services. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
Grades 6-8 Personalized Learning Project Ideas
July 28, 2008
• Create a newspaper covering a particular historical period
• Create a radio broadcast that covers a subject
• Create a map and timeline for each cultural/historical period.
Add Music, Art, Literature, games to make the time come alive
• Art for History – Music of the period, use of Poetry, Historical Fiction(Biographies),
Adjective Mobiles, Science Field Trips, and Web guests
• Science – model
• Science log
• Writing and illustrating books
(also writing and illustrating books for struggling readers)
• Technology, Internet Research (PowerPoint Presentations, etc.)
Grades 4-5 Personalized Learning Project Ideas
July 28, 2008
• Perpetual Timeline (e.g. World History – World History – California History)
• Number Power Math to identify and target holes in learning
• Country Report, State Report, etc.
• PowerPoint State Report
• Mission Building, Field Trips, and other projects
• Cell Building(marshmallows) Volcanoes
• Bookmaking (F.L.A.P.)
• Cultural Dance/Movement/Music
• Utilize music to retain important facts
• Internet Research – Technology, Global Geography, History, Cultures, etc.
• Write to a company or Senator, etc. Ask or express an opinion.
Give advice how you’d do something
• Science – Look at stars, and erosion
• Sports Math – Football/Baseball/Basketball/Soccer
• Do Marcy Cook Activities for Math
• Pen Pals from other states or countries
• Science/Social Studies – e-field trips thru National Park’s websites
• Learn about student in other countries such as Japan -
Host a Japanese student and learn about their culture
Grades 2-3 Personalized Learning Project Ideas
July 28, 2008
• Use Music in Learning Math Facts
• Teach the State of the Union song to help memorize the states and alphabetize
• Keep track of license plates on trips to learn states
• Cursive Writing Lessons – Practice by starting with name making it into an art poster
• Acting out with Reading Selection – Discussing characterization
• Cereal Box Book Reports
• Outdoor Sport Activities to Learn – Score, sharing, win/loose consequences
• Music and Motion
• Guest Speakers – Zoo, Sea World, and Parents
• Field Trips (i.e. Library)
• Art Mask
• Video Recording of Stories
• All About Me! Books
• Location Maps
• Reader’s Theater
• Write Thank You Letters
After Christmas/Birthdays using Friendly Letter Format – 5 elements: date, greeting, body, closing,
signature
Grades K-1 Personalized Learning Project Ideas
July 28, 2008
• Money game, money song, store community field trip
• Cooking Thematic Activities – Make cookbook with recipes/pictures
• Integrate Different Modalities
• Fall Theme Unit on “Apples” – Johnny Appleseed
(different apples, pie, juice, seeds and jelly) – How Pumpkins Grow
• Using Literature to teach Reading/Writing strategies
• Make an Alphabet Book – each letter of the alphabet making a page in the book
• Various Math, Social Studies songs
• Online Games – Math, Phonics, etc.
• Math Their Way – Style of teaching
• Tactiles
• Music
• Fill the bathtub – Filling and pouring with measuring cups.
• Growing Seeds
• Butterflies
• Read–Alouds – Lots of them
• Dinosaur Theme Study –
Bury chicken/beef bones and have kids do a dinosaur dig with a paint brush
2008-2009 High School Home Study Specialists
July 24, 2008
08-09 Specialists |
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ENGLISH |
9th Grade Writing |
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Eng 9 CP & NCP |
Tamara Guthrie |
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Eng 10, 11 CP & NCP |
Tammy Mullins |
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Eng 12 CP & NCP |
Christy Hartman |
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Eng 9-12 Basic |
Janice Betian |
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MATH |
Basic |
Alan Tupaj |
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Pre Algebra |
Kathy Webster |
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Algebra 1A CP & NCP |
Kathy Webster |
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Algebra 1B CP & NCP |
Kathy Webster |
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Algebra 1 CP & NCP |
Bob Wagner |
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Algebra 2 CP & NCP |
Bob Wagner |
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Geometry CP & NCP |
Laura Bost |
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Business Math |
Kathy Webster |
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Consumer Math |
Laura Bost |
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Trig/Pre Calc |
Bob Wagner |
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Calculus |
Alan Tupaj |
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Integrated I, II, III |
Alan Tupaj |
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SOCIAL STUDIES |
World Hist. CP, NCP, B |
Jennifer Straite |
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US Hist. CP, NCP, B |
Anya Marquis |
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Gov’t CP |
Jennifer Straite |
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Gov’t NCP, B |
Paul Bahlmann |
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Economics CP, NCP, B |
Jes Selby |
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SCIENCE |
Biology CP |
Jackie Johansen |
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Bio NCP, B (Life Sci) |
Jackie Johansen |
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Chemistry |
Ray Johansen |
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Earth Sci CP, NCP, B |
Tara Silva |
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CAHSEE Eligibility Notice
July 23, 2008
Student Eligibility Notice
NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND PUPILS:
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE IN PREPARING FOR THE
CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM AFTER GRADE 12
Parents/Guardians and Pupils:
Pursuant to California Education Code section 37254, you are hereby notified that:
1. Pupils, including English learners, who have not passed one or both parts of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) by the end of grade 12 are entitled to receive intensive instruction and services for up to two consecutive academic years after completion of grade 12 or until they pass both parts of the CAHSEE, whichever comes first;
2. English learners, who have not passed one or both parts of the CAHSEE by the end of grade 12, are entitled to receive services to improve English proficiency as needed to pass those parts of the CAHSEE not yet passed for up to two consecutive academic years after completion of grade 12 or until they pass both parts of the CAHSEE, whichever comes first; and
3. Pupils, who have not passed one or both parts of the CAHSEE by the end of grade 12, have the right to file a complaint regarding intensive instruction and services under the Uniform Complaint Procedures if he or she was not provided the opportunity to receive intensive instruction and services for up to two consecutive academic years after completion of grade 12 or until they pass both parts of the CAHSEE, whichever comes first.
If you have any questions about eligibility for services, wish to obtain services, or wish to file a complaint regarding services, please contact Jennifer Cauzza, Executive Director, at (866) 853-0003, P.O. Box 2470, Julian, CA 92036-2470.
