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College Readiness Plan of Study and Transition Planning Transition planning for college readiness will include the following programs: Summer coursework SAT preparation courses On site college fairs College tours College readiness sessions Dual Credit Opportunities A major focus of the early college high school is to prepare students to successfully earn dual credit during their senior year through enrollment in courses at Trinity College. Virtual Course work credits may also be available for dual credit. School Culture & Climate Clear expectations for school climate and culture The expectations will include: A shared vision among staff that all students can learn Student demonstration of high quality engagement in content work Professional, cooperative behaviors at all times demonstrated by students and all school staff Respect for different languages, cultures and lifestyles Personalized relationships where every student is well known by at least one caring adult A published School Compact Peer mediation for conflict resolution A coordinated curriculum between high school and college An academic culture and sequence that facilitates college entrance and reduces college drop-out Both academic and personal challenge as a motivator for achievement An articulated program for the integration of high school and college study Implement School-Wide Advisory Program Daily advisory sessions will cover predetermined topics based on student need. Possible areas of focus include: Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) Discussion and reflective journaling Literacy skill development with emphasis on CAPT skills Math skill review Life skills Study skills Student lead conferences College planning School Compact The School Compact will articulate the expected outcomes for the school’s culture and climate and the partnership philosophy of HMTCA for school staff, students and parents. School Uniforms All students at HMTCA will be required to wear a full uniform that will distinguish them as serious-minded, college-bound scholars. Student Support Services Model HMTCA is committed to ensuring that its students have a safe, productive environment in which to learn. To that end, the school will coordinate the following staff in devising a framework for a student support services program: Assistant Principal Magnet Theme Coach Intervention Specialists Attendance Case Manager Guidance Counselor Social Worker 15
School and Family Support Service Provider Student Assistance Center Parental Role HMTCA believes that in order to develop and maintain a structured, positive and supportive learning environment a three-prong partnership between the parent, student and school must be developed. The value of parent participation and input is one of the primary ways to increase student success. In Academics We expect parents to take advantage of opportunities to support the school's mission by: Participating in student learning and practice at home Participating on board and school committees Supporting and facilitating student field trips, internships and/or volunteer experiences In School Culture/Climate We will make every effort to keep parents involved by: Providing a communication system so that parents have immediate access to feedback on both academics and behavior of their children Providing regularly scheduled progress reports to parents Providing early information regarding financial aid to help parents to become informed about financial planning for college: providing family seminars to disseminate this information (e.g. obtaining financial aid, applying to college, tutoring for SAT exams) Providing student tutoring Developing consistent communication strategies between school, students, and home Support Services In addition to the ELL and Special Education services as defined above, the following support services will be offered: Father Flannigan’s Boys Town model Daily Advisory COMPASS Community Schools Partnership Rising Stars/ VAMP Trinity tutoring/ mentoring program Student Assistance Center Comprehensive Student Intervention Study Skills Class CAPT preparatory session SAT preparatory session Application Process Beginning in August 2011, 100 seats will be available for 9 th grade students. These seats will be allocated to 8 th grade students currently enrolled at Hartford Magnet Middle School. The 100 seats will be assigned via a school based, internal lottery. 50 seats will be allocated to Hartford students and 50 seats to suburban students. The remaining students not selected for enrollment at HMTCA through the internal lottery process will be given preference at other Hartford Host Magnet Schools. Admission preference: Any child of an HMTCA or Trinity College employee or sibling of a currently enrolled HMTCA student or will be granted admission preference. Children of HMTCA and Trinity College employees and siblings must submit an application to the Regional School Choice Office prior to the application deadline. 16
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