AP/DE Curriculum Night March 9, 2017 Mrs. Reed Director of School Counseling Mrs. Mandina A – COF & AVID 3&4 Mr. Barr COG – HAC & AVID 1&2 Mr. Han HAD – McA Ms. Kotarsky McB – SCHE Ms. Bissell SCHI – Z

Agenda 7:00PM – 7:30 PM: AP Courses/DE Presentation 7:30PM – 8:15 PM: AP Teachers by subject available in Cafeteria 7:30PM – 8:15 PM: Counselors available

AP Course Selection Art Studio Eng. Lang & Comp Eng. Lit & Comp French German Latin Spanish Calculus AB Calculus BC Computer Science A Statistics Music Theory Biology Chemistry Physics C World Hist./Geography U.S. History U.S. Gov. & Comp. Gov. Econ. – Macro & Micro Human Geography Psychology

2017-2018 Scheduling Timeline Core Classes were Teacher Recommended. Parents can e-mail Counselors for changes to Core Classes. March 1 – Year End Counselor/Student individual conferences. Course Requests will be sent home in 3rd Quarter Report Cards. June 9 – Last day for schedule changes. Changes after June 9 may not be possible.

Advanced Placement (Rigor, Rigor, Rigor) The Advanced Placement Program (AP) is a cooperative education endeavor with the College Board. AP courses allow students the opportunity to take college-level courses while they are enrolled in high school. Students who enroll in an AP course should expect extensive reading, writing, and critical thinking which generally require additional time. Students are expected to take the nationally standardized AP examinations. Colleges may award academic credit and/or special placement if a student earns a qualifying score on the exam. AP final grades are “weighted” by adding 1.0 to the point value for the grade if the student passes the course.

Why Do Colleges and Universities Value AP? Colleges and universities are able to attract diverse groups of motivated students. Teaches students skills that can lead to college success: read texts critically solve problems analytically write clearly Demonstrates challenge to take most rigorous courses available. More likely than their peers to complete bachelors degree in 4 years or less.

Why Do Colleges and Universities Value AP? (cont.) “Completing AP courses is one way applicants demonstrate a willingness to accept academic challenges. Strong grades and high test scores certainly demonstrate preparation for college.” ~Lou Goldman, Director of Admissions, Univ. of Arizona “I have always found students with AP backgrounds easy to identify in a college classroom. They have good experience working wit document types…as well as how to read critically.” ~Michael Galgano, Prof. of History, James Madison University “One of the best standard predictors of academic success at Harvard is performance on AP examinations.” ~William Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, Harvard University.

Why Do Students Participate in AP 83% to improve chances of getting into 1st choice college. Over 50% in order to make time to take more electives in college. Credit policy can be found at https://apscore.collegeboard.org/creditandplacemen t/search-credit-policies.

Dual Enrollment Opportunities Kristen Carter Dual Enrollment Coordinator Northern Virginia Community College

What is Dual Enrollment? An enrichment program that allows eligible high school students the opportunity to take courses and earn high school and college credit at the same time NOVA college courses may fulfill Virginia high school graduation requirements and begin a college transcript towards a degree or certificate program

It’s the Law! H.B. 1184 passed in 2012 requiring public school divisions and their local community colleges to develop agreements allowing high school students to complete an Associate’s Degree or a one year Uniform Certificate of General Studies from a community college concurrent with a high school diploma. Requires communication to parents and students about the agreement and the ways the certificate or degree can be earned.

Benefits of Dual Enrollment Wider range of course offerings Receive high school and college credit Avoid duplication of courses taken in high school and college Guaranteed college credit with a C or better Seamless transition from high school to college Lower the cost of post-secondary education Use campus resources and participate in college events and activities

AP Versus DE Advanced Placement has been around for years while DE is relatively new in VA AP open enrollment vs DE placement testing DE teachers must meet requirements of college professors AP articulated credit while DE is guaranteed AP structured to the culminating test DE is a college class Weighted GPA bump 1.0 vs 0.5

Who is Eligible for Dual Enrollment High School Juniors and Seniors Exceptional Freshman and Sophomores on a case-by-case basis Proof of English and Math College Readiness Just like any NOVA student Use PSAT, ACT, SAT, SOL scores to qualify VPT Testing VPT 2 times within a year.

Transferability DE general education credits transfer to most Virginia colleges and universities and to many other four-year institutions All colleges have specific policies regarding acceptance of transfer credits Students should contact the college or university being considered, to discuss the transferability of dual enrollment courses; most colleges have transfer policies on their web site

Transferability General Education Courses Transfer Well! ENG 111/112 transfer 6 college credits to 15 VA Schools PHY 201/202 transfer 6 college credits to same 15 schools HIS 121/122 transfer 6 college credits CTE Courses designed to fulfill NOVA Career Studies Certificates Always check with college of choice

Is DE Right For You? Ready for advanced, college level work Ready to self-advocate, be independent learner Have good time management and study skills Want to build a college transcript Looking to jump start college career

DE Student Process Meet with your high school counselor Apply on-line to NOVA – www.nvcc.edu Make note of your NOVA Student ID and NOVA Username. Complete the DE Intent Form with signatures and return to your counselor Take the placement tests if needed NOVA will enroll you in the class