NYOS Charter School

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NYOSCharter School

• Jags Preparing for College -- NOW

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NYOS Mission

• NYOS Charter School is uniquely capable of
  providing an environment in which students are
  known and valued members of the learning
  community. Feeling secure in their immediate
  community, NYOS learners confidently go forth to
  do community service and participate in the
  larger world. As an inclusive public school, the
  NYOS experience prepares global learners through
  extraordinary educational practices.

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Principals Philosophy

• Schools must be organized for the purpose of
  educating young people for a satisfying and
  productive life full of opportunity and choice.
  The challenge of NYOS is to recognize the unique
  qualities of each student and to provide for each
  a structure and guideline for reaching current
  and future success. No students potential should
  ever be limited, but instead forever expanded.
• As a total community, we must support and expect
  excellence in all endeavors. Students should be
  able to demonstrate excellence in a variety of
  venues, including oral presentation, written
  reflection, and artistic representation. We can
  achieve such quality education through systemic
  planning, innovative teaching techniques,
  rigorous offerings, advanced technology, strong
  student-teacher rapport and TEAM WORK.

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Practices in Place

• Focused collegial learning environment
• Innovative, research-based curricula
• Opportunities for individualized learning plans
• Integrated instruction, including field trips
• Course preparation for meaningful and successful
  college experiences

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Pathways

• Small student-teacher ratio
• Accelerated Courses Accelerated Math,
  Pre-Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement, Dual
  college/high school credit with ACC Partnership
• Collaborative Learning
• Hands-on, inquiry based instruction
• Performance and presentation of learning
• Active 50/50 partnership with parents
• College Visits
• Community Service Service Learning
• Extracurricular activities clubs, community
  service and athletics

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• The NYOS journey to success

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8th Grade

• Develop strong study skills (8th Grade Study
  Skills).
• Spend time studying each day.
• Start thinking and taking, if possible, high
  school classes designed for college preparedness.
• Get involved in extracurricular, service, and
  leadership activities.
• Read outside of school.
• Use the internet to begin college and career
  exploration (www.careercruising.com).

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9th Grade

• Visit with your school counselor about high
  school courses and college planning information.
• Take challenging college-preparatory classes
  (honors and Pre-AP).
• Get involved in extracurricular, service, and
  leadership activities.
• Take the PSAT.
• Set-up files of important notes and records.
• Create a working resume (www.careercruising.com).

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9th Grade (continued)

• Get involved in summer programs.
• Research and visit possible colleges.
• Work hard in all your classes.
• Keep your grades high.
• Read outside of school.

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10th Grade

• Take challenging college-preparatory classes
  (honors and Pre-AP).
• Get and stay involved in extracurricular,
  service, and leadership activities in your school
  and community.
• Take the PSAT and use your results to prepare for
  the SAT.
• Get involved in summer programs.
• Update your records and resume.
• Work hard in all your classes and keep your
  grades high.

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11th Grade

• Begin taking dual enrollment courses and continue
  taking challenging college-preparatory classes
  (AP).
• Stay involved in extracurricular, service, and
  leadership activities in your school and
  community.
• Update your records and resume.
• Continue your college search and explore majors.
• Talk with college admissions and visit colleges.

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11th Grade (continued)

• Take the PSAT and use your results to prepare for
  the SAT.
• Take the SAT and ACT.
• Prepare for and take AP exams.
• Get involved in summer programs.
• Work hard in all your classes and keep your
  grades high.

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12th Grade

• Ask for recommendation letters.
• Write application essays.
• Retake the ACT and/or SAT.
• Request transcripts.
• Complete and submit your college applications.
• Take challenging college-preparatory and dual
  enrollment courses.

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12th Grade (continued)

• Stay involved in extracurricular, leadership, and
  service activities.
• Search and apply for scholarships.
• Get financial aid information and complete FAFSA
  as soon as possible after January 1.
• Prepare for and take AP Exams.
• Make your final college choice.
• www.collegeboard.com www.gearuptexas.com

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Early College Start

• Austin Community College
• Dual Credit Courses

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Student Success

• With consistency in Rigor, Relevance, and
  Relationships, our students should be well
  prepared to make a seamless transition to a
  college experience of their dreams!

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