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Ada Merritt K-8 Center. Middle Years Programme. Eighth Grade Orientation. Guiding Question. How will MYP experiences help me in the future?. Eighth Grade Highlights. MYP Requirements 8 th Grade Research Project High School Fairs Eighth Grade Exams End of the Year Activities. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Eighth Grade Orientation
Middle Years Programme
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Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Guiding Question
How will MYP experienceshelp me in the future?
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Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Eighth Grade Highlights MYP Requirements 8th Grade Research Project High School Fairs Eighth Grade Exams End of the Year Activities
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Eighth Grade RequirementsTo receive an Eighth Grade Certificate of
Promotion students must pass all Middle School core classes.
To receive an Ada Merritt K-8 Center International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) Certificate and Pin students must meet the following criteria:a GPA of 2.5 or higher in all Academic Courses and in
conducta minimum of 40 hours of Community and Service: 10
in grades 6 and 7, 20 in grade 8. All Service Record forms must be submitted before May 17, 2013
a satisfactory eighth grade research project a complete MYP portfolio.
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Ada Merritt K-8 Center
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What is the 8th Grade Research Project?
The MYP Research Project is a great opportunity to:
learn about a topic that interests you apply the skills you have developed while participating in
the Middle Years Programme at Ada Merritt K-8 Center in all your subjects and through Approaches to Learning
develop and showcase talents and interests that you may have and apply them to a chosen goal
apply your knowledge of the Design Cycle
More detailed information on the 8th Grade Research Project will be discussed shortly in your Technology/Gifted class. A PowerPoint presentation is also posted on the school website.
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What are the required components of the 8th Grade Research Project?
A Design Folder detailing your work through all the phases of the Design Cycle
A product A presentation of the project with
visual aids A personal statement
Remember: all components will be required to qualify for the Ada Merritt K-8 Center IB MYP Certificate and Pin.
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How will it be graded?Your project will be graded using the Technology
assessment criteria.The various phases of the Design Cycle will each receive
a grade.Your final product, personal statement and presentation
will be evaluated using a project rubricA minimum grade of 3 on the product, personal
statement and presentation will be required to qualify for the Ada Merritt K-8 Center IB Certificate and Pin.
You will receive guidance and support during your
technology /gifted classes to ensure that your project has all the required components.
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Ada Merritt K-8 Center
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Ada Merritt K-8 Center
October 11, 2012, from 1 pm to 3 pm
Confirmed to attend:Coral Gables Senior High School International Studies Prep Academy- ISPA International Studies Charter High School- ISCHSMiami Beach Senior High SchoolMiami Senior High SchoolNew World School of the ArtsYoung Men’s Prep Academy
Invited: IprepYoung Women’s Prep AcademyTerra
Declined invitation: Coral Reef High School, MAST Academy, Dash, North Miami Senior High School
Applications due January 15, 2013
High School Fairs
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Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Algebra 1 End of Course Exam (May 2013)
Geometry End of Course Exam (May 2013)
FCAT in Writing, Science and Reading (April 2013)
Spanish Language AP Exam (May 2013)
Eighth Grade Exams
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Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Eighth Grade Field Trip Dinner/Dance End of the Year Awards Program
End of the Year Activities
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Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Eighth Grade OrientationSeptember 28, 2012
The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future in life.
Plato