Terms
Lowercase: the administration, the president’s administration, the governor’s administration, the Trump administration
administrator — Never abbreviate. Capitalize when used as a formal title before a name.
Spell out once before introducing the shortened AP®. Note that each has a separate copyright. Use the copyright only on the first reference to Advanced Placement and AP. Advanced Placement is a framework, NOT a curriculum. NMSI uses AP exam NOT test.
Two words. Follow the practice of the U.S. Air Force, which uses air force base as part of the proper name for its bases in the United States. Some bases have become joint bases with other services. On second reference: the Air Force base, the air base, or the base. Do not abbreviate.
air force — capitalize when referring to U.S. forces: the U.S. Air Force, the Air Force. Do NOT abbreviate
alumnus, alumni, alumna alumnae — Use alumnus (alumni in the plural) when referring to a man who has attended a school. Use alumna (alumnae in the plural) for similar references to a woman. Use alumni when referring to a group of men and women.
alumnus, alumni, alumna alumnae — Use alumnus (alumni in the plural) when referring to a man who has attended a school. Use alumna (alumnae in the plural) for similar references to a woman. Use alumni when referring to a group of men and women.
alumnus, alumni, alumna alumnae — Use alumnus (alumni in the plural) when referring to a man who has attended a school. Use alumna (alumnae in the plural) for similar references to a woman. Use alumni when referring to a group of men and women.
alumnus, alumni, alumna alumnae — Use alumnus (alumni in the plural) when referring to a man who has attended a school. Use alumna (alumnae in the plural) for similar references to a woman. Use alumni when referring to a group of men and women.
do NOT use the term first annual. Instead, note that the sponsors plan to hold an event annually.
"assistant principal", Do not abbreviate in externally facing communication.
Army — Capitalize when referring to U.S. forces: the U.S. Army, the Army, Army regulation. Do NOT use abbreviation USA.
Do not abbreviate. Capitalize only when a part of a title before a name Assistant Principal Smith. Whenever practical, an appositional construction should be used Katie Smith, assistant principal.
cities — should be capitalized, spelled out and used with the postal code for their corresponding states. The following cities should stand alone without a state reference: Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Detroit Houston New York Pittsburgh San Antonio San Diego St. Louis Washington
Students, teachers and administrators are eligible for achievement-based awards subject to the specific grant agreement for each school or district. Under traditional grants, students receive $100 for each qualifying AP exam score earned; teachers earn $100 for each qualifying score earned by a student on their AP roster with bonus opportunities for course specific goals; and designated school administrators or lead teachers earn a bonus if specific school-level goals are met. Do NOT use incentive.
Use abbreviations such as B.A., M.A., LL.D., Ed.D. and Ph.D. only when the need to identify many individuals by degree on first reference would make the preferred form cumbersome. Use these abbreviations only after a full name – never just the last.
Always lowercase.
Course and Exam Description
cities — should be capitalized, spelled out and used with the postal code for their corresponding states. The following cities should stand alone without a state reference: Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Detroit Houston New York Pittsburgh San Antonio San Diego St. Louis Washington
cities — should be capitalized, spelled out and used with the postal code for their corresponding states. The following cities should stand alone without a state reference: Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Detroit Houston New York Pittsburgh San Antonio San Diego St. Louis Washington
cities — should be capitalized, spelled out and used with the postal code for their corresponding states. The following cities should stand alone without a state reference: Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Detroit Houston New York Pittsburgh San Antonio San Diego St. Louis Washington
Capitalize when part of a proper name
Generic term for all NMSI contractors who deliver training and serve as mentors. Most are active teachers. Do not use specific titles unless in a job description.
"College Readiness Program," NMSI’s program for AP math, science and English teachers and students. Through CRP, NMSI partners with schools to increase the number of students taking and earning qualifying scores on Advanced Placement® math, science and English exams, while expanding access to rigorous coursework to students traditionally underserved in schools and underrepresented in STEM careers. Spell out the name in the body of an email or other written communication before introducing the acronym. Do not put the acronym in parenthesis after the full name. The acronym can be used in email subject lines.
A four-day teacher training for AP teachers in CRP partner schools, these trainings are followed by fall and spring workshops to reinforce content knowledge and instructional planning. Formerly called AP Summer Institute or APSI. Do not abbreviate CRP Summer Institute in externally facing communication.
"designated administrator" This is the lead contact at CRP schools. Do not abbreviate in externally facing communications.
cities — should be capitalized, spelled out and used with the postal code for their corresponding states. The following cities should stand alone without a state reference: Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Detroit Houston New York Pittsburgh San Antonio San Diego St. Louis Washington
Capitalize and spell out as a chronological device for summarizing multiday event such as Day One, Day Two. Lowercase in casual, conversational references
Capitalize and spell out as a chronological device for summarizing multiday event such as Day One, Day Two. Lowercase in casual, conversational references
Capitalize and spell out as a chronological device for summarizing multiday event such as Day One, Day Two. Lowercase in casual, conversational references
Capitalize and spell out as a chronological device for summarizing multiday event such as Day One, Day Two. Lowercase in casual, conversational references
Capitalize and spell out as a chronological device for summarizing multiday event such as Day One, Day Two. Lowercase in casual, conversational references
Capitalize and spell out as a chronological device for summarizing multiday event such as Day One, Day Two. Lowercase in casual, conversational references
Capitalize and spell out as a chronological device for summarizing multiday event such as Day One, Day Two. Lowercase in casual, conversational references
Capitalize and spell out as a chronological device for summarizing multiday event such as Day One, Day Two. Lowercase in casual, conversational references
Capitalize and spell out as a chronological device for summarizing multiday event such as Day One, Day Two. Lowercase in casual, conversational references
Capitalize and spell out as a chronological device for summarizing multiday event such as Day One, Day Two. Lowercase in casual, conversational references
Document Based Question
cities — should be capitalized, spelled out and used with the postal code for their corresponding states. The following cities should stand alone without a state reference: Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Detroit Houston New York Pittsburgh San Antonio San Diego St. Louis Washington
i.e./e.g. — Use “i.e.” to mean “that is” and “e.g.” to mean “for example.” Always use a comma afterwards and a parenthesis or comma before.
End of Day
The word “extension” should be abbreviated when part of a telephone number and set off with commas when used in a sentence.
Acceptable in all uses for frequently asked questions.
When using ordinals, spell out “first” through “ninth”; use figures for 10th and above.
When using ordinals, spell out “first” through “ninth”; use figures for 10th and above.
When using ordinals, spell out “first” through “ninth”; use figures for 10th and above.
days of the week — Capitalize them. Do not abbreviate, except when needed in a tabular format: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat (three letters, without periods, to facilitate tabular composition).
government — always lowercase, never abbreviate
Capitalize and abbreviate as Gov. or Govs. when used as a formal title before one or more names.
Acceptable in all references for grade-point average.
Do NOT drop ‘from’
cities — should be capitalized, spelled out and used with the postal code for their corresponding states. The following cities should stand alone without a state reference: Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Detroit Houston New York Pittsburgh San Antonio San Diego St. Louis Washington
i.e./e.g. — Use “i.e.” to mean “that is” and “e.g.” to mean “for example.” Always use a comma afterwards and a parenthesis or comma before.
these schools make up the Ivy League: Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania and Yale University
You can also use Keynote speech
Latino(a) — a person from — or whose ancestors were from — a Spanish-speaking land or culture. Latino and Latina are sometimes preferred. NMSI prefers Hispanic, unless the individuals preference is different.
Capitalize “Legislature” when it follows the name of a state (Texas Legislature). Always use the state name with “Legislature” on first reference. Use lowercase “legislature” on subsequent references and when used generically. The 84th Texas Legislature is coming up. No legislature wants to tackle the controversial subjects.
Use abbreviations such as B.A., M.A., LL.D., Ed.D. and Ph.D. only when the need to identify many individuals by degree on first reference would make the preferred form cumbersome. Use these abbreviations only after a full name – never just the last.
"Letter of Intent", A non-formal letter from a school stating their intent to enter in CRP.
"Laying the Foundation Program", training for teachers of grades 3–12 to build the pipeline of students ready for rigorous AP courses. Spell out the name in the body of an email or other written communication before introducing the acronym. Do not put the acronym in parenthesis after the full name.
Laying the Foundation Summer Institute, same thing LTF do not abbreviate Summer Institute in externally facing communication.
Use abbreviations such as B.A., M.A., LL.D., Ed.D. and Ph.D. only when the need to identify many individuals by degree on first reference would make the preferred form cumbersome. Use these abbreviations only after a full name – never just the last.
A phrase such as: He was the moderator is preferred.
days of the week — Capitalize them. Do not abbreviate, except when needed in a tabular format: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat (three letters, without periods, to facilitate tabular composition).
"memorandum of understanding", A formal agreement between NMSI and a school to establish an official partnership. Spell out the name in the body of an email or other written communication before introducing the acronym. The acronym can be used in email subject lines.
"math, science and English", Used when referring to math, science and English AP scores (as opposed to math and science only). Do not use in externally facing communication.
cities — should be capitalized, spelled out and used with the postal code for their corresponding states. The following cities should stand alone without a state reference: Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Detroit Houston New York Pittsburgh San Antonio San Diego St. Louis Washington
The National Math and Science Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to getting more American students college-ready and prepared for the jobs of the future. Spell out the name in the body of an email or other written communication before introducing the acronym. Do not put the acronym in parenthesis after the full name. The acronym can be used in email subject lines. The National Math + Science Initiative (NMSI) with the + sign can only be used in document titles and headings. Use "and" in body text.
Use abbreviations such as B.A., M.A., LL.D., Ed.D. and Ph.D. only when the need to identify many individuals by degree on first reference would make the preferred form cumbersome. Use these abbreviations only after a full name – never just the last.
cities — should be capitalized, spelled out and used with the postal code for their corresponding states. The following cities should stand alone without a state reference: Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Detroit Houston New York Pittsburgh San Antonio San Diego St. Louis Washington
"program manager", A member of NMSI’s staff who ensures the quality implementation and sustainment of CRP programming in the schools we serve. Do not use the acronym in externally facing communications.
"point of contact", This is a person at each CRP school who works with program teachers. Do not abbreviate in externally facing communications.
"Qualifying score", Scores of 3 or higher on the College Board’s 5-point AP scoring scale. These scores qualify students for course credit at most U.S. college and universities. Use “qualifying scores” instead of “passing scores” when referencing AP exam scores earned by a student. Do not use the acronym in externally facing communications.
cities — should be capitalized, spelled out and used with the postal code for their corresponding states. The following cities should stand alone without a state reference: Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Detroit Houston New York Pittsburgh San Antonio San Diego St. Louis Washington
cities — should be capitalized, spelled out and used with the postal code for their corresponding states. The following cities should stand alone without a state reference: Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Detroit Houston New York Pittsburgh San Antonio San Diego St. Louis Washington
days of the week — Capitalize them. Do not abbreviate, except when needed in a tabular format: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat (three letters, without periods, to facilitate tabular composition).
SAT® — Use only initials when referring to the test. Always use the registered trademark symbol (®) with the first reference
Capitalize only when part of a proper name
When using ordinals, spell out “first” through “ninth”; use figures for 10th and above.
When using ordinals, spell out “first” through “ninth”; use figures for 10th and above.
"school liaison officer", A civilian or enlisted individual who serves as the primary point of contact between schools with high proportions of military-connect students and the military bases/families that those schools serve. Do not use in formal communications with external audiences that are not associated with military-connected schools. For communications with external audiences associated with military-connected schools, the acronym can be used in email subject lines.
"Student Study Session", only use abbreviation internally, Part of the student support for CRP schools. Topical content-review sessions for each AP course, led by state and national AP experts who teach NMSI-created lessons as students’ classroom teachers observe. Do not abbreviate in externally facing communication.
cities — should be capitalized, spelled out and used with the postal code for their corresponding states. The following cities should stand alone without a state reference: Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Detroit Houston New York Pittsburgh San Antonio San Diego St. Louis Washington
Uppercase “state of” constructions (State of Texas) when referring to the government of the state as a separate entity. Avoid the redundant construction of “the state of Texas” in other uses. The same rules apply to “city.” This landmark is the property of the State of Texas and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Texas.
"science, technology, engineering and math", Spell out the name in the body of an email or other written communication before introducing the acronym. Do not put the acronym in parenthesis after the full name. The acronym can be used in email subject lines.
days of the week — Capitalize them. Do not abbreviate, except when needed in a tabular format: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat (three letters, without periods, to facilitate tabular composition).
superintendent — Do not abbreviate. Capitalize when used as a formal title before a name.
When using ordinals, spell out “first” through “ninth”; use figures for 10th and above.
days of the week — Capitalize them. Do not abbreviate, except when needed in a tabular format: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat (three letters, without periods, to facilitate tabular composition).
days of the week — Capitalize them. Do not abbreviate, except when needed in a tabular format: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat (three letters, without periods, to facilitate tabular composition).
Capitalize when referring to U.S. forces: the U.S. Air Force, the Air Force. Do NOT abbreviate
Spell out when used as a noun. Use “U.S.” (with periods and no space) only as an adjective.
NMSI’s program to expand the innovative UTeach teacher preparation program founded by the UTeach Institute at The University of Texas at Austin. The program enables undergraduate students majoring in STEM fields to earn teaching certification without adding cost or time to their degrees. There is no shortened way to refer to NMSI’s UTeach Expansion Program.
cities — should be capitalized, spelled out and used with the postal code for their corresponding states. The following cities should stand alone without a state reference: Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Detroit Houston New York Pittsburgh San Antonio San Diego St. Louis Washington
days of the week — Capitalize them. Do not abbreviate, except when needed in a tabular format: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat (three letters, without periods, to facilitate tabular composition).
Two words, lowercase, when used to refer to a special report
Do NOT drop ‘from’