1	An Overview of PRM Accelerated Courses
2	Objective Accurate placement into PRM accelerated program.
3	Accelerated Classes 6^th grade Math 7^th grade Math English 8^th grade Math English Science
4	Curriculum Comparison More rigorous Faster paced Increased depth and breadth of content Greater academic independence/less teacher guidance Less review of both cumulative and daily content Homework more time consuming More critical thinking questions More applications Extension of class activities Rigorous program that meets or exceeds NJCCCS Pace adjusted as necessary to meet needs of students Greater teacher guidance Class time for review and reinforcement of concepts Homework is usually reinforcement of lesson
5	Placement Process Each student is evaluated using matrix Occurs every year 3 month process
6	Why Matrices? Uniform and standardized process Analyzes the whole child in different dimensions Clarifies expectations in advance
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8	Matrix Categories Mathematics Current year’s Math average Math placement assessment NJ ASK Math results Teacher recommendations
9	Math Course Sequences
10	Matrix Categories Science Current year’s Science average Science placement assessment Current year’s Math average NJ ASK mathematics results Teacher recommendations
11	Science Course Sequences
12	Matrix Categories English Current year’s English average Current year’s Reading average Current year’s spring Writing Sample English placement assessment Teacher recommendations NJ ASK Language Arts results
13	Timeline Teacher recommendations late May Placement assessment late May – early June Final averages mid June NJ ASK results July Notification August
14	Assessment Timeline Grade 6-7 English assessment May 27, 2008 Grade 7 Science assessment May 28, 2008 Grade 5 Math assessment June 3, 2008 Grade 6-7 Math assessment June 10, 2008
15	Other Concerns Placement Assessment day Immediately notify school of any unusual circumstances concerning your child Door still open Annual assessment Multiple course sequences at KHS
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