20172018 Middle School Cambridge Program Application

6211 Nolensville Rd. Nashville, TN 37211 | 615.332.3011

Section I. Grade applying for: 5th 6th 7th 8th

Applicants full
Legal name Student ID #
Last First MI (on report card)
Home address
Street Apt. #

City State ZIP Code

Name of parent(s)/legal guardian(s) with whom student lives: Applicants date of birth:
/ / _____
Home phone Male Female
Cell phone
Language spoken at home (for
E-mail
communication purposes only):
Relationship to student: English other: __________
Mother Father Guardian Other

Current school name: ______________________________ Homeroom Teacher: __________________________________________

Street address City State ZIP Code

Program Requirements & Expectations:

1. I understand that the Cambridge program IGCSE track is a highly challenging, advanced academics program and that Cambridge
students must maintain high academic standards, be self-motivated, and have strong study habits.
2. I agree to maintain academic honesty and integrity and to follow the guidelines and expectations of the Cambridge program.
3. I understand Cambridge students must take the assessment for their coursework at the end of the school year.
(Checkpoint tests for ELA and Math will be given. Fees will be approx. $35- $40 per subject area).
4. I understand applicants will be selected using the following criteria. If teacher recommendations or further student data are
needed, Oliver Middle will contact schools as needed.

Please check or initial to indicate the following components will be collected by the school to determine acceptance.
_______ Completed Short Essay _____ Profile of a Cambridge Advanced Student/ Program Requirements
& Expectations
_______ Student Data Review _____ Teacher Review/ Recommendation
We, the undersigned, understand the expectations and requirements for the Cambridge International Examinations Program.
Student Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ____________

Parent Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ____________

SECTION II. The Cambridge program is designed to challenge students, and it is not always easy. Students who meet that challenge
with persistence and effort enjoy success Applicants should complete the following essay question with no or little assistance. You may
complete your essay answers on a separate sheet of paper and attach to this application. Thank you! We look forward to reviewing your
application! You may drop off at the front office or mail a hard copy to the school.

Essay Question- Handwritten on separate sheet of paper

Describe in a short essay about a time when you faced a challenge. Your example might be academic, athletic,
or from some other aspect of your personal life. Describe what challenged you and how. Your response must
be handwritten.
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Sample IGCSE Cambridge Course Track

5th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
Courses: Courses:
Cambridge Stage 6
*Indicates High School Cambridge Stage 9
Credit class
- ELA - ELA
Courses:
- Math - Or * IGCSE Eng. I
Cambridge Stage 8
- Science - Social Studies
- ELA
- Social Studies Or - * IGCSE Eng. I
- Math
- * IGCSE World Hist.
6th Grade - Science
- * IGCSE Math I or II
- Social Studies
Courses taken: - * IGCSE Phys Sci.
or * IGCSE Math I
Cambridge Stage 7 - *IGCSE Biology
* IGCSE Phys Sci.
- ELA
- Math 9th Grade
- Science Full IGCSE Course Schedule
- Social Studies Or Full 10th Grade Schedule
including AICE courses.

REFLECTION OF A CAMBRIDGE CLASS

What does a Cambridge classroom look like?
TEACHER PROMOTES CRITICAL
THINKING, COMMUNICATION, AND
COLLABORATION
* IGCSE Phys Sci.
8th Grade
The teacher incorporates high level questions in class discussions,
assignments, and assessments. Students are provided with opportunities to
work with their peers to communicate their thoughts. Students are provided
with opportunities to evaluate conflicting information. Students are
expected to test assumptions and validity of arguments; provide well-
reasoned judgments, conclusions, and solutions orally and in writing.
Students are given time to practice, explore, make mistakes, reflect, and
retry to discover solutions.

CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
Desks are arranged to promote collaborative work, hands-on activities, and
student discussions.
Student resources (print and electronic) are available and easily accessible to
students in the classroom and outside the classroom.
Student work with attached rubrics reflecting Cambridge marking is displayed
on walls.
Posters and student work demonstrate cross-curricular, international
relevance.