The Pinnacle Academy Early College Program

1. The Pinnacle AcademyEarly College Program The First and Only Programin Northern Virginia May 30, 2018

2. What Is The Early CollegeProgram? • A unique opportunity for high school students to experience college life as early as 9th grade. • A chance to be closer to your academic goals by earning up to two years of college credits by high school graduation. • A major savings avenue from college education cost • A program that empowers students and continues to build their self-confidence.

3. What Are Some of the Benefits of Completing the Early College Program? • An innovative way to decorate your high school transcript • A sharp GPA Booster • A critical door for college acceptances • A sweet negotiation chip for scholarships

4. How Does It Work? • Students must meet the eligibility criteria set by Northern Virginia Community College. • Students must receive a recommendation letter from the school principal. • Students must maintain grades that are B and above. • Students willreceive counseling on college course selections and consistent support throughout the semester. • Students must keep their parents updated on all course activities and benchmarks.

5. 2018/2019 9th Grade Early College Program Courses • Algebra II/Geometry • English 9 • World History & Geography I • Biology • Foreign Language I/II • Physical Education & Health • PLTW Introduction to Engineering • SDV 100-NOVA • Public Speaking-NOVA

6. Pinnacle Academy Early College Program Standards • Monthly meetings with the College Counselor • Naviance Account guidance and development for each high school student • Biweekly meetings with the admin on the NOVA courses • Annual PSAT exposure • Diagnostic SAT assessment to determine the areas of improvement and strengths for all highs school students • College visits • Offer Sat Math/Reading Tutorials • Working with C2 Education Private Tutoring company in Vienna on a special exam prep packet • Provide transportation between NOVA Annandale Campus and Pinnacle • Peer Tutorial Sessions • Advocacy at NOVA for potential disputes and conflicts

7. High School Graduation Requirements

8. Pinnacle Early College Program vs. Public High School • Small classroom environment vs. large classrooms. Don’t be just another number, be a big fish in a small pond • Curate your academic path vs. standard high school experience. “Be the change you want to see at Pinnacle Academy!” Mr. Kandhil • Stay focused on your academic career by being around those who support your academic goals vs. trying to focus on academic goals while dodging peer pressure and experiences that do not exist at Pinnacle Academy. • Mrs. Tami Arasli shares her private school experience.

9. SAT Scores Comparison

10. The Pinnacle Academy Class of 2018 GPA Stats. • 50% earned 4.5 + • 25% earned 4.0-4.5 • 25% earned 3.5 +

11. College Acceptance Milestones • Grade Point Average • SAT/ACT Scores • Essay • Social Impact Project • Well developed transcript

12. The Pinnacle Academy Class of 2018 College Acceptances • 100% college acceptance • 100% received scholarships • The Class of 2018 were accepted into University of Maryland- College Park, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, University of Virginia, George Mason University, Arizona State University, College of William & Mary, American Catholic University, and American University. • Twostudents will go to the University of Virginia, one student will go to George Mason University, and one student will go to American Catholic University.

13. We look forward to the opportunity to working with you to reach your full potential, achieve your academic goals. You will be a part of the foundation and the narrative of the Pinnacle Academy Early College Program. Thank you!