naps academic program
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It is by no means enoughthat an officer of the Navyshould be a capable mariner.He must be that, of course, butalso a great deal more.He should be as well agentleman of liberal education,
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NAPS Academics; Deans Overview
Rigorous post-secondary Preparatory School
Trimester system: Mid-Term 1 ends 14 Sep;
o Marking Period 1 ends 17 Oct
Mid-Term 2 ends 22 Nov;
o Marking Period 2 ends 30 Jan
Mid-Term 3 ends 15 Mar;o Marking Period 3 ends 30 Apr
Two-hour final exams in Chemistry, Math, Physics
Grades used are A, B+, B, C+, C, D+, D, F
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Daily Academic Routine
Extra Instruction (EI)1415 - 1530
Sports Period1600 - 1745
Class(3) 75-Minute Periods
0740 1145
Lunch1150 1255
Class(1) 75-Minute Period
1300 1415
Dinner1150 1255
Study Period1900 2200
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English Composition
Extensive journal writing & annotation Wide range of short essays
Major Writing Assignments in MP1
Place and Culture Essay
Personal Reflective Essay Readings for discussion and journals:
Range from Walt Whitmans 19thCentury Civil War Diaries toMarjane Satrapis 21stcentury illustrated narrative TheSocks
Current major reading: Erik Larsons historical fiction Isaacs Storm about
meteorologist Isaac Cline and the 1900 hurricane thatdestroyed Galveston, the deadliest storm in US history.
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MathematicsGoal:
Reinforce and improve mathematical skills Improve the ability to think critically within rule based
boundaries to solve problems in a logical manner
Improve their ability to effectively demonstrate orcommunicate their level of knowledge
Courses:
Advanced: Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry review,followed by Calc I and Intro to Calc II
Intermediate: Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry followed
by Calc I Foundation: Review of basic Algebra followed by Precalculus
Algebra and Trigonometry
Fundamental: If needed, review of Arithmetic, followed bybasic Algebra, and then Precalculus Algebra topics
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ChemistryGoal:
Increase students understanding of chemistry and how itrelates to our world while improving their ability to thinkcritically and approach chemistry problems in a logicalmanner
Courses: Advanced: Comparable to AP Chemistry.
Intermediate: Slightly slower pace and difficulty comparedto Advanced
Foundation: Pace and level of a good high school chemistry
course. Emphasis is on conceptual understanding
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PhysicsGoal:
Enhance each students ability to think critically, analyzesituations and logically approach problems in order to reachreasonable solutions
Provide each student a basic understanding of the physicscontained in their everyday world
Courses: All four levels of physics (Fundamental, Foundation,
Intermediate & Advanced) study mechanics for two markingperiods and electricity & magnetism for one marking period.
The intermediate and advanced programs address topics inmore depth with progressively greater mathematical rigor
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Learning Skills DevelopmentGoal:
Identify learning skills that enhance the process of learning. Develop proficient use of learning skills to consistently achieve
learning goals and to ultimately experience the rewards ofacademic success
Course:
One class per week during the 1st trimester
Topics include goal setting, time management, self regulation,processing information, learning styles, motivation, improvingmemory, active reading, test-preparation, and test-taking
Skills include preparation & use of daily & weekly planners,given a yearly planner; preparation & use of five-day studyplans to prepare for exams; use of the SQ4R reading system
and Cornell note-taking process; use of problem solutionformats & the process of intelligent practice; use of annotationto improve learning & mnemonics to improve memory
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Frequently Asked Questions
1) Do most of the students succeed?
Historically, over 80% of NAPS students earnappointments to USNA
Of those, about 80% successfully complete USNA About 65% of NAPS entrants graduate from USNA
2) How does that compare to students who do notattend NAPS? The direct entries have about 85% success
3) Transcripts are provided
4) SAT is taken in March
5) No certifications or degrees are granted
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HAPPY HOLIDAYstudy!
NAPSTERs, need some review? Want a head start?
Holiday-Study is from 3-4 Jan 2012; 0800 to 1600
Tutoring from the faculty of each academicdepartment
Holiday-Study is optional except for those students
on academic probation as of 2 Dec 2011
Students can email Dean Crockett([email protected]) to sign-up for Holiday-Study
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]