Scholars' Academy Selection Criteria
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Criteria
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Description
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Minimum Metric
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Weight |
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Last Year's Transcript
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Minimum Cumulative Average
Subjects Included: Mathematics, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies
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At least 90% mid-year grade
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40 Total Possible points |
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First Marking Period Class Grades
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Minimum Cumulative Average
Subjects included: Mathematics, Science, language Arts, Social Studies
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At least 90% mid-year grade
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10 Total Possible Points |
| Scholars' Academy Entrance Exam |
Highly Proficient Students Minimum Score
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59-50: 15pts.
64-60: 16pts.
69-65: 17pts.
74-70: 18pts.
79-75: 19pts.
84-80: 20pts
89-85: 21pts.
100-90: 22pts. |
22 Total Possible Points |
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Writing Sample
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Open-ended essay
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5 point Rubric |
13 Total Points |
| 2018-2019 NJSLA Scores |
Total NJSLA Scores in Math and ELA from the 2018-2019 School Year |
Minimum scores of 750 in both areas |
15 Total Points |
Standards of Excellence
See Program of Study for more information