Overview:
This two-week extended orientation
is intended to introduce students to Stern MASS as well as provide
them with the opportunity to explore their strengths and challenges
in preparation for High School. Students will take the California
High School Exit Exam and analyze their own results. Taking
ownership of their own test-scores, students will disaggregate
their data in order better to understand the state standards and
graduation requirements.
Each student will complete a Summer Bridge Portfolio, a culmination
of their work. This is their chance to demonstrate their
understanding of their current skill levels, establish targets, and
formulate concrete plans for achieving their goals. It will also
include goals for success in high school, advice from friends and
family, a letter to their future selves, and more. (Please see
guidelines attached below).
Additionally, students will work with the state-of-the-art Carnegie
Mathematics program, a computer-based application which allows
teachers to differentiate math instruction. Through both guided and
independent practice, students actively engage in problem-solving
and move at their own pace.
Lastly, Summer Bridge is about team-building. Through activities
designed to build solidarity among the incoming ninth grade class,
this intentionally small summer program also focuses on advisory
issues of our school's honor code, challenges to graduation,
strategies for success in high school, and college admissions.
Please click the links below to view the Summer Bridge Portfolio guidelines:
Summer Bridge Portfolio Guidelines
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