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It’s time to get ready!

CMIT High School

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January 13, 2021

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Introductions

Your High School Representatives

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Introductions

  • Ms. Colandrea, Assistant Principal
  • Ms. Cunning, AP Instructor
  • Ms. Gaudette, Professional School Counselor (A-J)

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Introductions

  • Student Presenters
    • Kennedy, 12th Grade
    • Morgan, 11th Grade
    • Shawn, 10th Grade
    • Leah, 9th Grade

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HS Expectations

9th Grade Academy

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HS Expectations

Eight Houses

  • Accountability
  • Boldness
  • Communication
  • Curiosity

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  • Diligence
  • Execution
  • Gratitude
  • Optimism

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HS Expectations

  • Summer Workshop
    • Remediation + practice in math and English
    • Introduction/reinforcement of skills + expectations geared toward high school success

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Course Scheduling

Logistics + Timeline

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Course Scheduling

  • AP applications were sent via Email to students and their families on Friday, January 8th
    • Apps are due on January 15th, submitted via Google Form
    • Students must submit a 2-page Application/Agreement document and a 1-page personal statement
  • Teachers place students in core courses (Math, English, SS, Science, etc.) by mid-March
    • Students and families will be notified of placements soon after
  • Students select elective preferences in April

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Advanced Placement Introduction

Taking AP courses in high school could give you an advantage in college by letting you:

    • Earn College Credit: Your AP score could earn you college credits before you even set foot on campus.
    • Earn Advanced Placement: Your AP score can let you skip introductory courses in college.
    • Save Money and Time: Earning credit or placement can open up time on your schedule or even let you graduate early.
    • Stand out to Colleges: “AP” on your high school transcript shows colleges you’ve tackled college-level work.

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Research consistently shows that AP students are better prepared for college than students who don’t take AP. They’re more likely to enroll and stay in college, do well in their classes, and graduate in four years. Taking AP can help you:

    • Get a taste of College: Get familiar with college-level work- and boost your confidence by tackling it.
    • Develop College Skills: Time management, critical thinking, scholarly writing- AP courses help you hone the skills you’ll need in college and career.
    • Discover Your Passion: Studying a subject in depth could give you new insights and even put you on the path to a career.

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Characteristics of an AP Student

  • Motivated and dedicated to learning and not just focused on the grade.
  • Committed to homework, extra reading, and research.
  • Attends class on a regular basis, and makes up work in a timely manner.
  • Responsible, able to multitask, prioritize activities, and meet due dates.
  • Comes prepared and well-organized and participates in class discussions.

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AP Student Commitments to Study Habits

  • Complete all reading assignments as required. During reading, students will take notes on their readings and may have to reread sections in order to fully understand them. Students must be willing to merge their reading notes with their classroom notes in order to understand the course content.
  • Review course notes (class and reading) regularly throughout the units of study and throughout the year so that the material goes into long-term memory.

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AP Student Commitments to Study Habits

  • Outline, write, edit, and revise essay assignments so that they meet the AP rubrics. This process will take a few days and students need to devote time to ensure that essays are written thoughtfully and thoroughly.
  • Form study groups with other students and meet to revise essays, review readings, and study for tests and quizzes.
  • Take advantage of opportunities for additional help. Students should attend these sessions with rough drafts or specific questions so that the teacher can most effectively help the student.

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AP Options for 9th Graders

Teacher: Mrs. Cunning

Study the cultural, economic, political, and social developments that have shaped the United States from 1491 to the present.

Analyze texts, visual sources, and other historical evidence and write essay expressing historical arguments.

**Placement test required in order to be considered for this course. More information to come.

AP United States History

Advanced Placement United States History (APUSH) is a college-level year-long course that not only seeks to prepare students for success on the AP Exam in May, but also exposes students to extensive primary and secondary sources and to the interpretations of various historians. Class participation through seminar reports, discussions, debates, and role-playing activities is required; special emphasis is placed on critical reading and essay writing to help students prepare for the AP examination. The course is structured chronologically, divided into 9 units.

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AP Options for 9th Graders

Teacher: Mr. Bayram

AP Computer Science Principles is equivalent to a first-semester, college-level course in computer science. It is a requirement that students in the AP Computer Science Principles course have successfully completed a first-year high school algebra course with a strong foundation of basic linear functions, composition of functions, and problem-solving strategies that require multiple approaches and collaborative efforts. In addition, students should be able to use a Cartesian (x, y) coordinate system to represent points on a plane. It is important that students understand that any significant computer science course builds upon a foundation of mathematical reasoning that should be acquired before attempting such a course.

AP Computer Science Principles

Students will learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. They will incorporate abstraction into programs and use data to discover new knowledge. Students will also explain how computing systems, including the internet, work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical.

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Athletics

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Athletics

  • Varsity Girls & Boys Soccer
  • Junior Varsity Boys Basketball
  • Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball
  • Varsity Cheer
  • Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field
  • Varsity Baseball
  • Varsity Softball
  • Varsity Women’s Lacrosse
  • Varsity Volleyball

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STEM Teams & Clubs

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STEM

TEAMS

CLUBS

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STEM Teams

  • High School Science Olympiad
  • FIRST Robotics
  • VEX Robotics
  • SeaPerch
  • Engineering Tomorrow
  • MDOT - TRAC Bridge Building
  • Mathmatigicians
  • NSBE Fire Jr

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Clubs

  • Debate Team
  • Yearbook Club
  • Drama Club
  • Media Club
  • National Honor Society
  • Anime Club
  • Ukulele Orchestra
  • Student Government Association

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Clubs

  • Green School
  • CMIT Lead
  • Peer Leaders
  • Literary Magazine
  • Skills for Online Business
  • Forensics Mock Trial

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Student-led Clubs

  • Studio Magic
  • Comic Club
  • Rap Club
  • Photography Club
  • Women of Power Club

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Student Panel Q + A

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Contact Information

  • Ms. Colandrea, 9th + 10th Grade Assistant Principal
    • tcolandrea@cmitacademy.org
  • Ms. Gaudette, Professional School Counselor
    • Last Names A - K, AP Courses + Scheduling
    • ngaudette@cmitacademy.org
  • Ms. Ryan, Profession School Counselor
    • Last Names A - K, AP Courses + Scheduling
    • rryan@cmitacademy.org

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Contact Information

  • Mr. Bayram, AP Computer Science Principles
    • mbayram@cmitacademy.org
  • Mrs. Cunning, AP US History
    • jcunning@cmitacademy.org
  • Mr. Dunn, Athletics Director
    • tdunn@cmitacademy.org
  • Mr. Bayram, Program Coordinator (Clubs)
    • mbayram@cmitacademy.org

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Thank you!

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