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Pre-International Baccalaureate Program* Robinson Middle School

328 North Oliver Wichita, KS 67208

(316) 973-8600 http://www.usd259.org/robinson/pib

APPLICATION DATES

Applications Available Monday, October 23, 2017 Applications will be available at http://www.usd259.org/robinson/pib, at Choices Fair, and at the Informational Meetings. Only students whose parents reside in the USD 259 attendance area are eligible to attend the Robinson Middle School PIB Program.

Choices Fair Wednesday, November 8, 2017 Century II – Exhibition Hall 5:00-8:00 pm

Informational Meeting Thursday, January 18, 2018 Robinson Middle School 6:00-7:00 pm

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Shadow/Visitation Tuesday, January 23, 2018

-or- Thursday, January 25, 2018 -or- Tuesday January 30, 2018

-or- Thursday, February 1, 2018 Students only may attend class or get a tour with a Pre-IB student. Current 5th Graders will come from 8:00-9:25. Current 6th and 7th Graders will come from 9:30-11:00. Please call 973-8600 to schedule. Testing Saturday, January 27, 2018, from 9:00-11:30am

or Saturday, February 3, 2018, from 9:00-11:30am or Saturday, February 3, 2018, from 1:00-3:30pm

All Pre-IB candidates are required to participate in an assessment session at Robinson Middle School. In order for us to better prepare, we would prefer that you pre-register online at http://www.usd259.org/robinson/pib. No one will be turned away, but this will help us better accommodate our numbers. Arrive 20 minutes early. If you are late, you will not be allowed to test. No testing make-up days will be scheduled. Applications Due Monday, February 5, 2018 Letters Mailed Friday, March 16, 2018 By March 16, 2018, the school will mail letters to all 6th grade applicants notifying them as to whether or not they have been accepted. The number of 7th and 8th grade openings will not be determined until the end of the school year; therefore, these applicants may not be notified until school is out.




CHECK LIST

All applications are due to Robinson Middle School by Monday, February 5, 2018. It is your responsibility, as a Pre-IB applicant, to follow-

up with your teachers and school office to ensure that all requested information has been submitted. Incomplete packets may result in the

student not being eligible for selection into the Pre-IB program. If you would like to check the status of your application, please contact Missy Congdon

at [email protected].

Application

___ Form 1: Application (completed online at http://www.usd259.org/robinson/pib

by parent)

___ Form 2: Pre-IB Program Agreement (completed and submitted by applicant and parent)

___ Form 3: Parent Evaluation (completed and submitted by parent)

___ Form 3: Teacher Evaluation #1 (completed and submitted by teacher)

___ Form 3: Teacher Evaluation #2 (completed and submitted by teacher)

___ Form 4: The following can be requested from the office at the student’s current school. These documents should be mailed to Robinson Middle School.

⬚ A copy of the student’s 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade report card ⬚ Attendance records ⬚ FastBridge scores: Math & Reading (or SRI - Scholastic Reading

Inventory scores) ⬚ A copy of the student’s most recent Reading and Math State

Assessment scores Testing: (I have signed my child up for testing on Form 1) Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 9:00-11:30am OR

Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 9:00-11:30am OR Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 1:00-3:30pm

mailto:[email protected]

*Not affiliated with International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. Please note: Students in the Robinson program who are interested in the East High IB Program will need to apply during their 8th grade year for that program.




Benefits Involvement in a focused educational

environment with a global emphasis.

Commitment to human welfare through community service.

Emphasis on the development of study skills — learning how to learn.

Focus on development of effective oral and written communication skills.

High expectations of students and their academic achievement.

Availability of extracurricular activities at Robinson Middle School.

Exposure to humanities and the arts for a well-rounded student.

THE SUBJECT AREAS: All classes cover district-mandated curriculum, while increasing the rigor of the material and emphasizing reading and math applications.

Foreign Language: Spanish—All students take Introduction to Spanish (6th Grade); Spanish 1A (7th Grade); Spanish 1B (8th Grade). This should prepare the student to be placed in Spanish 2 in high school.

Language Arts: literature, grammar, vocabulary, the writing process, oral language, and research

Mathematics: Math 6 Plus; Math 7 Plus; Algebra 1; Geometry

Sciences: Earth, Space, Physical, and Life Science

Social Studies: Ancient Civilization (6th Grade); Geography and Kansas History (7th Grade); US History (8th Grade).

Exploratory Subjects: Art and Design; AVID; Band; Orchestra; Physical Education; Technology; and Vocal Music

What is Pre-IB? Robinson Middle School has been the site for the Pre-International Baccalaureate Program since November 1994. The PIB program is a

rigorous academic program of study that emphasizes the relationship of the student with the community and the world. It is designed for

intrinsically motivated students who prefer a more demanding curriculum including foreign language, in-depth research, and advanced

math, science, social studies, and language arts.

GPA

Students will maintain the required grade point averages: 2.7 for sixth grade, 2.75 for seventh

grade, and 3.00 for eighth grade.

Community Service

Students give back to the community as they develop a deeper appreciation for society and a better understanding of their roles in society. Per

year requirements begin at 15 hours in sixth grade and increase to 20 hours in seventh

grade, then 25 hours in eighth grade.

Personal Project

Students focus their activities on an annual project that develops research skills and

individual expression. Each year, personal project expectations are expanded.

Extracurricular Activities After School Program (ASP); Athletics (7th and 8th Grade: Basketball, Cross Country, Track

and Field, Volleyball); Battle of the Books; Circle of Friends; Girls’ Choir; Intramurals; Jazz Band;

Math Counts; Robinson Academic League; Science Olympiad; Student Council

*Not affiliated with International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. Please note: Students in the Robinson program who are interested in the East High IB Program will need to apply during their 8th grade year for that program.



(316) 973-8600 Dear Pre-IB Applicant and Parents/Guardians:

We are pleased you are interested in participating in the Pre-IB Program. The following steps will help you complete the process to apply for the Pre-IB Program. Steps 1-4 are required in the application process; steps 5-6 are optional. Only students whose parents reside in the USD 259 attendance area are eligible to attend the Robinson Middle School PIB Program.

1. Complete the Pre-International Baccalaureate Program application. Complete online or send the forms to Robinson Middle School by Monday, February 5, 2018, attention: Missy Congdon.

Pre-IB Application & Testing Sign Up (Form 1)—Complete online at: http://www.usd259.org/robinson/pib

Pre-IB Program Agreement (Form 2)

Parents complete one of the Teacher & Parent/Guardian Evaluation Form (Form 3) 2. Parents are responsible for getting the following four items of information (Form 4) to Robinson Middle School by Monday,

February 5, 2018, but not before semester grades are issued:

A copy of the student’s 3rd, 4th and 5th grade report card

Attendance records

FastBridge: Math and Reading (or SRI - Scholastic Reading Inventory scores)

A copy of the student’s most recent Reading and Math State Assessment scores 3. Request two teacher evaluations (Form 3), one of which must be student’s current math and/or language arts teacher; the

other should be from either the 4th or 5th grade. The teachers must send the evaluation forms directly to Robinson Middle School by Monday, February 5, 2018, attention: Missy Congdon.

4. All Pre-IB candidates are required to participate in an assessment session at Robinson Middle School.

In order for us to better prepare, we would prefer that you pre-register online when filling out Form 1 at http://www.usd259.org/robinson/pib. No one will be turned away, but this will help us better accommodate our numbers.

Saturday, January 27, 2018, from 9:00 – 11:30 am OR

Saturday, February 3, 2018, from 9:00 – 11:30 am OR

Saturday, February 3, 2018, from 1:00 – 3:30 pm

Arrive 20 minutes early. If you are late, you will not be allowed to test. No testing make-up days will be scheduled.

Please park on Bleckley, enter through the courtyard doors (door #25), and report to the auditorium. The doors into the building from the south parking lot will be locked.

5. Participate in an optional Informational Student/Parent Meeting at Robinson Middle School on Thursday, January 18, 2018, or Tuesday, January 30, 2018, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm in the Robinson Performance Auditorium.

6. Participate in an optional Shadow/Visitation days for the Pre-IB Program will January 23, 25, 30, or February 1, 2018 (Tuesday, Thursday, Tuesday, Thursday). We will offer two options for visitation on these days. Please call the office at 973-8600 to schedule your time at least 24 hours in advance; times fill quickly.

1. A 20-minute tour of Robinson

Parents, with or without their students, may tour the building with a Pre-IB student between the hours of 8:30 – 10:00 on these days.

Please park in the main parking lot south of the building or on the west side of Bleckley and report to the office, and we will have a student give you a tour.

OR 2. Shadow a current Pre-IB student at Robinson

Students may attend class for part of the school day from o Current 5th Graders from 8:00 – 9:25. o Current 6th and 7th Graders from 9:30 – 11:00.

If you choose this option, please call the office to schedule your student for a day.

On that day, park in the parking lot south of the building or on the west side of Bleckley and have your student report to the cafeteria foyer, and we will have a Pre-IB student for them to shadow. You may pick up your child from the cafeteria foyer after the visitation time.

All above-mentioned items can be found in this Pre-IB Program application packet or online at http://www.usd259.org/robinson/pib. Applicants will be notified as to whether or not they have been accepted in a letter that will be mailed on March 16, 2018. The number of 7th and 8th grade openings will not be determined until the end of the school year; therefore, these applicants will not be notified until that time.

It is your responsibility, as a Pre-IB applicant, to follow-up with your teachers and school to ensure that all requested information has been submitted. Incomplete packets may result in the student not being eligible for selection into the Pre-IB program.

Thank you for your interest in the Pre-IB Program. We look forward to meeting you!

Form 1

Pre-International Baccalaureate Program Robinson Middle School


(316) 973-8600 Pre-IB Application

☐Please checkmark here if you completed Form 1 online at http://www.usd259.org/robinson/pib

Only complete form below if you have NOT completed online, please complete this form and return to Robinson Middle School by Monday, February 5, 2018, attention: Missy Congdon.

Legal Last Name Legal First Name Birthdate

Preferred Last Name Preferred First Name Student ID No. (see report card)

Residence—Street Address City State Zip Code

Gender Email address Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number

Mother/Guardian Name Mother/Guardian Work Phone Number

Father/Guardian Name Father/Guardian Work Phone Number

Current School Next Year Grade Level (please circle)

6 7 8

Sign up for one of the testing times

____ Saturday, January 27, 2018, from 9:00-11:30 ____ Saturday, February 3, 2018, from 9:00-11:30

____ Saturday, February 3, 2018, from 1:00-3:30

List special interests/hobbies and extracurricular activities:

Wichita Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap/disability, religion or age. Persons having inquiries may contact the school district’s ADA and Section 504 coordinator, 201 N. Water, Wichita, KS 67202, 316-973-4631.

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(316) 973-8600 Pre-IB Program Agreement

The Pre-IB Program is a comprehensive program with a rigorous liberal arts curriculum designed for the

academically-focused student. For a student to be successful, it is imperative that he/she be a consistent, dedicated

learner. Therefore, the Pre-IB staff requires the agreement of the following commitments:

1. I will actively participate in class daily by being prepared, listening effectively, offering relevant comments,

and taking notes. In short, I agree to meet the expectations set forth for each course.

2. I will work seriously to improve my academic and organizational skills.

3. I will schedule medical appointments outside the school day when possible and trips for recreation during

school holidays, recognizing that daily attendance is crucial to success.

4. I will submit quality work in a timely fashion, including sending work to school if I have an "excused absence".

This includes accepting responsibility for getting work in on time, completing tasks, and completing make-up

work on-time.

5. I will demonstrate the highest degree of academic integrity. I understand that direct or indirect cheating

(plagiarism) can be grounds for immediate removal from the program.

6. I will follow all rules of Robinson Middle School as outlined in the student handbook. I will demonstrate the

highest degree of behavior. I understand that continued incidents of inappropriate behavior or suspensions

from school can be grounds for immediate removal from the program.

7. I will fulfill all community service requirements: 6th grade: 15 Hours; 7th grade: 20 Hours; 8th grade: 25 hours

(The following number of hours need to be completed by the first Friday in December: 6th grade: 10 Hours;

7th grade: 10 Hours; 8th grade: 13 hours.)

8. I will maintain the required grade point averages: 6th grade: 2.7; 7th grade: 2.75; 8th grade: 3.0.

9. I understand that continuance in the Pre-IB Program will be determined by student progress, attitude,

behavior and motivation.

10. If I leave the Pre-IB Program, I will return to my base school or seek admission to one of the magnet schools.

I understand that if I fail to meet the standards of the Pre-IB Program, either because of the quality of my work or

because of my failure to perform as a serious learner, I will be withdrawn from the Pre-IB Program and I will return to

my base school.

Student Name Printed Student Signature Date

I understand that if my student fails to meet the standards of the Pre-IB Program, either because of the quality of my

child’s work or because of their failure to perform as a serious learner, s/he will be withdrawn from the Pre-IB

Program and will return to their base school. I also agree to encourage and support my child's development and

regular practice of independent study skills.

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

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(316) 973-8600 Teacher & Parent/Guardian Evaluation Form

Student’s Name Current School

Student’s Phone Number Date

Directions to Student: Complete the information above and have two academic teachers and a parent/guardian complete this form. One teacher must be student’s current math and/or language arts teacher the other must be from either 4th or 5th grade. Directions to Parent: Your child is applying for admission to the Pre-IB program at Robinson Middle School. Please mark the box that best represents your assessment of your child. Directions to Teachers: The above named student is applying for admission to the Pre-IB program at Robinson Middle School. Please mark the box that best represents your assessment of this student and return this evaluation directly to Robinson Middle School no later than February 5, 2018, attention: Missy Congdon. This form is available electronically in the Application folder at http://www.usd259.org/robinson/pib.

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Intrinsic Motivation – Works for self, not for others; self-starter

Persistence – Commits to completing tasks and meeting deadlines

Responsibility – Accepts accountability for own actions

Organization – Manages time and materials well

Collaboration – Participates well in groups and cooperates with group members

Focus – Stays on task, is not easily distracted; focus is on classroom activity.

Initiative – Completes assignments on time and stays on task

Success Indicator– Loves learning, dedicated to learning, enjoys academic challenge

Attendance–Student regularly attends school and makes up absent work.

Form 3

Comments: Discuss ways in which the student displays perseverance and motivation. You may reference a specific time when the student demonstrated these two elements, or speak in more general terms. Discuss work habits, qualities, or attitudes that may make this program challenging for the student. If you marked the student Recommended or Not Recommended, please explain why. Evaluators: Check one Highly Recommended Recommended Not Recommended

Name Printed of person completing this evaluation Signature of person completing this evaluation

Relationship to student Phone Date Call Amy Champlin, principal, at 973-8600 or e-mail to [email protected] if you have further information you’d like to share about this student. Additional comments are welcome.

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Form 4



(316) 973-8600 Report Card, Attendance, FastBridge, and State Assessment Scores

Student’s Name ____________________________________ Current School________________________ Directions to Schools: The above named student is applying for admission to the Pre-IB program at Robinson Middle School, and we are requesting the information below. Please return this form to Robinson Middle School no later than February 5, 2018, but not before semester grades are issued. Please address it to the attention of Missy Congdon

_____ A copy of the student’s 3rd, 4th and 5th grade report card Attendance: Please indicate the number of absences the applicant has had during the following school years:

2017-2018 2016-2017 2015-2016 2014-2015

FastBridge:

Fall 2017 Winter 2017

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CBMReading:

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State Assessment Scores from 4th Grade Year:

Reading:

Math:

If your school uses another reading/math assessment please list and give us the name and score. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

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