Welcome Rising 9th Graders
Welcome Rising 9th Graders
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What are The Academies of Hampton?
What are The Academies of Hampton?
The Academies of Hampton provides students with a clear path for graduation and a smooth transition from high school to postsecondary college and careers. Students become part of a group of individuals who complete courses together, share similar interests, and desire to learn about a specific career field. Each academy provides a highly personalized, small learning community, where students learn English, science, math, social studies, and meet all graduation requirements within the theme of their academy. The academies also offer advance placement courses, dual enrollment courses, and industry certification exams that may count as college credits depending on the college or apprentice program students attend and the major they pursue.
Gifted Enrichment Seminar
Gifted Enrichment Seminar
(offered at all four high schools)
(offered at all four high schools)
All SGC students are eligible!
In addition to the college and career academies, Hampton City Schools offers a differentiated option of cluster grouping for gifted high school students in grades nine and ten. This model offers students access to in-depth learning of curriculum content with time to go into greater depth and/or breadth on a given topic. Teachers offer curriculum compacting and differentiated learning opportunities. The smaller learning community consists of teachers in three core subject areas, English, science, and the social sciences. Students take a four-year sequence of courses that prepare them to be competitive at any college or university of their choice. Beyond the core subject areas, gifted students have wide and varied interests. They are then able to choose not only gifted seminar courses, but also any career pathway that is offered in the high school. The cluster grouping prepares them for the intellectual challenge in their futures; selecting a pathway in the high schools allows students to prepare for their careers. Therefore, students fulfill the core requirements of the gifted enrichment seminar and a career pathway.
Sample gifted course sequence:
Important Dates/Deadlines
Important Dates/Deadlines
January 27, 2021 - Academy confirmation portal closes via ParentPortal
February 3 - 26, 2021 - High School scheduling appointments available
Ms. Moore will share more details regarding this process. All 8th grade students and parents will have the opportunity to meet with Ms. Moore 1 on 1 to review high school course offerings and submit course requests.
February 28, 2021 - Pre-Admission Series Applications for the Governor's School for Science and Technology are due today.
Students will complete their applications online at www.nhrec.org/apply
SGC 8th Grade Transition Checklist
SGC 8th Grade Transition Checklist
You can click on the arrow on the top right of the image below to expand your view or click on the image and scroll down to view all of the important dates and upcoming deadlines for 8th graders.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme
International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme
Click on the images below to access the IB program site and application.
Click on the images below to access the IB program site and application.
This application is due on January 15, 2021.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Sharif Hicks, Academy Principal of the International Baccalaureate Academy. Email: shicks1@hampton.k12.va.us or by phone (757)-896-5745.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
CRITERION 1 - Advanced Coursework (to be completed by the end of 9th grade)
Successful completion of Algebra I (with a C or better)
Successful completion of high school credit courses in middle school preferred
CRITERION 2 - GPA of 3.0 or higher
Maintain a grade no lower than a B in high school credit classes
Academic record or copy of the final report card needed
CRITERION 3 - SOL Scores
A score of 400 or higher on all SOL test
CRITERION 4 - Personal Interview
Date and time to be scheduled by Mr. Hicks, Academy Principal of the IB Academy.
CRITERION 5 - Writing Sample
Completed by the student and attached to the application
Option 1: Answer the following question: Why is being a part of the IB Programme important to you?
Option 2: Upload an 8th Grade English Writing Sample
CRITERION 6 - Admissions Agreement
Signed by student and parent/guardian
Please copy and email the above link to your teachers no later than Friday, January 8th to ensure they have enough time to respond before the deadline. You can email this link prior to completing your application if you need more time to fill it our or work on your essay.
Governor's School for Science & Technology
Governor's School for Science & Technology
GSST Informational 2020 Presentation
GSST PAS Recruitment 19-20SY.pptxPre-Admission Series Applications for the Governor's School for Science and Technology are due on February 28th. Students and parents will complete the applications online at www.nhrec.org/apply. You will be required to create an account to access the application.
Below is a screen shot of the start page of the Application. You must create an account to access the application.
Click on the images below to access each Academy website for more information.
Click on the images below to access each Academy website for more information.
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