Move on when ready and Advanced Placement Parent Information Night Cross Creek High School Move on when ready and Advanced Placement Parent Information Night February 7, 2017

Cross Creek Counselors Leah Hall (10th-12th, A-L) Jennifer Zymet (10th-12th, M-Z) Wayne Carter (9th Grade)

What we’ll cover tonight The Move on When Ready Program – earning college credit at a college while enrolled in high school What institutions we partner with for enrollment Defining Advanced Placement and how college credit is earned through this program Overview of our AP Program Next Steps for you and your student

Move On When Ready Earn college credit in high school All tuition, mandatory fees, and books covered Gain exposure to college level rigorous courses before graduating high school All coursework added to high school transcript, some satisfying graduation requirements

Who is eligible for MOWR? Students who are: -self-motivated -independent learners -academically accelerated Students who meet the criteria of the postsecondary institutions Students who have reliable transportation

The potential repercussions of MOWR Both passed and failed courses count toward your high school GPA. Students will receive a failing grade on their high school transcript if a course is dropped (before the college’s drop/add period) and it cannot be replaced at the high school, regardless of grade at the time of the drop. Any course dropped after the college’s drop/add period will automatically be a failing grade on the college and high school transcript. Colleges also have the right to charge your family the full cost of the course if a professor drops your student from a course – i.e. lack of attendance, potential to fail, etc.

The potential repercussions of MOWR Not all coursework is guaranteed to transfer to other institutions once a student graduates from high school. For example, schools with selective admissions (i.e. UGA, GA Tech) will not accept MOWR credit in certain technical school courses. Your student will be treated as a college student. Parents and counselors do not know how the student is performing in the class until the final transcript is delivered.

Who offers the MOWR program? Augusta University -Overall GPA of 3.0 -Combined SAT of 1000 or ACT composite of 21 -Must be a Junior or Senior East GA State College -SAT of 970 or ACT composite of 20 or exempting Accuplacer exam score -Overall GPA of 3.0

Don’t have a 3.0? Augusta Technical College -no GPA requirement -SAT or ACT not required- Accuplacer testing used for course placement Georgia Military College -2.5 GPA requirement -Will use ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer exam to meet admission requirement

What if I do not have transportation? Most of these institutions offer online courses. Students have to be very ready for online coursework. It takes a very independent learner to be successful. East Georgia classes on CCHS campus Students take ENGL 1101 and 1102, MATH 1111 and 1113 We are working with Augusta Tech to offer some courses on our campus next year as well!

What will my schedule look like next year? It varies on the courses that you are eligible to take at the college, and the courses that you want to take here at CCHS. Most students have about five classes between their college and CCHS. Some students are a taking a full time schedule at the college, so they only come to CCHS as needed. Certain college courses will satisfy required high school course credits.

Interested in MOWR? Start studying for the SAT or ACT Concentrate on your grades Meet with your counselor and parent/guardian Learn the application requirements of each institution See our website for links to each school’s MOWR requirements and application process: http://www.rcboe.org/Page/26489

What is AP ? Advanced Placement (AP) –a program administered by the College Board AP courses are rigorous college-level courses offered in high school Taught by highly qualified and trained teachers Teachers follow CollegeBoard standardized curriculum Courses reflect what is taught in introductory college courses Students take AP exams at the end of the course, measuring their mastery of college-level work. Students earn a score ranging from 1-5 A score of 3 or higher on an AP exam can typically earn students college credit and or placement into advanced courses in college Students select which colleges receive their AP scores College credit is awarded when a student enrolls in college. The college dictates what credit is granted.

Advantages of taking AP courses Help students acquire the skills and habits demanded for success in college Establish rigorous study habits improve writing skills sharpen problem-solving abilities develop time-management skills strengthen self-discipline

AP Prerequisites Previous coursework and grades received Recommendations Academically prepared Emotionally prepared Not your average honors class How does student handle stress Are they involved in numerous extracurricular activities Rigor with reality AP potential as determined by PSAT scores

AP Day to Day High expectations for critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, evidence, multiple perspectives, and clear written and verbal communication Tests, labs, and quizzes, and essays make up the largest percentage of a student’s grade (depending on the subject). Students receive fewer grades in general Students should expect to spend at least one hour of homework per night per AP class—sometimes more Summer work is required Taking an AP course is a commitment and withdrawing is rarely allowed, as well as enrolling late.

AP—The Exams Exams are given in May according to the CollegeBoard schedule Exam cost is covered by RCBOE unless your student misses their exam. Exams are typically 3 hours and include: Multiple choice questions Free-response items as essays, problem solving document-based questions and oral response. Tests are submitted to and graded by the CollegeBoard *AP Art students submit a portfolio

AP-Credit and Placement Each college and university has its own policies regarding AP credit and placement. The college board offers information about AP credit at thousands of college universities at www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy. Search by school name or alphabetically. Data for each school includes a direct link to that school’s Web page detailing AP credit and placement policies.

AP—College Impact Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely to complete a college degree on time. Graduating in four years represents a significant savings on the cost of college. Taking AP also increases eligibility for scholarships and makes candidates more attractive to colleges Colleges and universities consider a student’s AP experience when making decisions about which students will receive scholarships Selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admissions decisions.

AP Courses at Cross Creek English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition US History US Government World History Psychology 2D/3D Design Portfolio Biology Physics Chemistry Calculus Statistics Environmental Science (tentative for 2017-18)

Weighted GPA In Richmond County, all AP courses and MOWR courses are weighted following the chart below:

Weighted gpa for Hope scholarship Georgia Student Finance Commission only adds a 0.5 weight to AP and MOWR core classes. For example, you earn a B in AP US History. At CCHS, you will receive a 4.0 for that course, but your HOPE weight will only be a 3.5. The HOPE weight caps at a 4.0. You do not receive a 4.5 towards HOPE if you make an A in these courses.

Next Steps Sign up if you are interested in pursuing the AP application process. Let us know which institution your student will be applying to so that we can help make sure the application steps are being completed. Have a conversation with your student about the programs to make sure they are truly READY!

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