Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate (IB) Dual Credit / Early College January 2017

Objectives SPHS Advanced Studies Philosophy AP / IB / DC: Questions Structure and scheduling Assessments Success and advantages Costs Questions

SPHS Adv. Studies Philosophy Open Enrollment ALL students with the pre-requisites and skills necessary for success are encouraged to enroll in advanced courses All programs and courses are valued at SPHS Students should make decisions for AP/IB/DC courses based on strengths, weaknesses, learning and testing styles, and their goals

Advanced Placement

AP Philosophy Individual courses for areas of strength Study subjects in greater depth and detail National standards Demonstrate readiness for college

AP Courses and Schedules *courses must have a minimum of 15 students 1st semester 2nd semester AP Language (11th) paired with AP U.S. History (11th) AP Literature (12th) paired with AP European History (12th) Calculus Honors Biology 2 Honors Chemistry 2 Honors Art 4 Honors A/B day AP Psychology AP American Government & Politics AP Calculus AB or BC AP Statistics AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Art

AP Assessment AP score of 1-5 based only on May AP exam Multiple choice Short answer Essay Timed Most colleges require AP score of 3 or higher to earn college credit Must take the AP exam to get the higher GPA weighting Do not have to take the AP course to take the AP exam

AP District Success Rate Year Students Exams Scores 3-5 (number) Scores 3-5 (percentage) 2012 420 722 296 41% 2013 524 893 316 35% 2014 688 1,110 304 27% 2015 761 1,267 444 2016 717 1,225 454 37%

AP Advantages Higher GPA weighting College credit awarded (with acceptable scores) Preparation for college level work in the subject area No cost

Costs Associated with AP The State of SC pays for all exam fees for AP exams.

International Baccalaureate

2 year program with additional core components: TOK, EE, CAS IB Philosophy 2 year program with additional core components: TOK, EE, CAS Range and depth within subjects, integration among subjects and international perspectives International standards with ability to earn the internationally-recognized IB Diploma Knowledge and skills for success in the college environment Presentation Title recommended size is 20 point Trebuchet, all caps. Minimum Title size:18 point Trebuchet, all caps. Can be stacked in two lines if necessary. Maximum Title size 24 point Trebuchet, all caps.

IB Courses Courses taught over a two-year period English ---- paired ---- History of the Americas Math Studies ---- paired ---- Biology Math Chemistry Theater ---- paired ---- Spanish ab initio Psychology Spanish Presentation Title recommended size is 20 point Trebuchet, all caps. Minimum Title size:18 point Trebuchet, all caps. Can be stacked in two lines if necessary. Maximum Title size 24 point Trebuchet, all caps. Some courses allow for student choice of Standard Level or Higher Level to customize program to strengths and weaknesses.

IB - Course vs. Full Diploma Can also take only 2 IB courses or 4 IB courses (which can be supplemented with AP or dual credit courses as scheduling allows) These are IB COURSE students, not full diploma program No additional core components (TOK, EE, CAS) or support structures

IB Assessment Underlying philosophy: to give students an opportunity to demonstrate what they know, rather than find out what they don’t know. IB score of 1-7 based on May (senior year) IB exams AND additional assessed components within each course Exams: Short answer Add. components: presentations Essay labs Timed written work projects Most colleges require IB score of 4 or higher in Higher Level courses to earn college credit Must complete all assessed components to get the higher GPA weighting Presentation Title recommended size is 20 point Trebuchet, all caps. Minimum Title size:18 point Trebuchet, all caps. Can be stacked in two lines if necessary. Maximum Title size 24 point Trebuchet, all caps.

IB District Success Rate Year Students Exams Scores 4-7 (number) (percentage) 2012 231 554 374 68% 2013 239 631 365 60% 2014 215 617 443 72% 2015 178 415 309 74% 2016 146 442 324 73%

IB ADVANTAGES Higher GPA weighting College credit awarded in Higher Level courses (with acceptable scores) Students “place out” of Standard Level classes with placement exam (Math, Foreign Language, etc.) Writing and research skills, critical-thinking skills Soft skills such as collaboration, time management, etc. Presentation Title recommended size is 20 point Trebuchet, all caps. Minimum Title size:18 point Trebuchet, all caps. Can be stacked in two lines if necessary. Maximum Title size 24 point Trebuchet, all caps.

Cost of the IB Program The parent pays a portion of the registration fee: $105.00* flat fee for full diploma students or course students The state of SC and Rock Hill School District pay for the remainder of the registration fee and the subject area exam fees. *cost subject to change

Example Comparison: AP and IB English AP English Lang (11th year awarded Eng. 101) AP English Lit (12th year awarded Eng. 102) IB English HL (11th/12th years awarded Eng. 101 and Eng. 102) Generally same college credit awarded; same GPA weighting So examine learning style and testing style of each course IB: 2 Paper/Pencil Exams; Oral Commentary; Oral presentation; Written Essays *Portfolio of your work* AP: 1 Paper/Pencil Exam (multiple choice; short answer; essay)

Dual Credit

Philosophy of Dual Credit Courses Complete college-level courses while still enrolled in high school Earn dual credit (high school and college credit) because courses include both college and high school requirements

Dual Credit Courses 4 Year Transfer English 101 and 102, USC-L Psychology 101, USC-L Criminal Justice 101, USC-L Teacher Cadet 101, Winthrop Project Lead the Way Courses, USC

Requirements for Dual Credit USC-L classes 3.0 cumulative GPA Teacher Cadet 101, WU Overall 3.0 GPA or higher, teacher recommendation, and application

Project Lead The Way University of South Carolina Introduction to Engineering Design Principles of Engineering Digital Electronics

College Credit for PLTW Engineering Courses At end of each PLTW course, register to USC. Student must have an 1100 SAT or overall B average in high school to register. Student must take the PLTW College Exam and score a 70 or above. Student earns Dual Credit weighting for the PLTW course IF these qualifications are met.

Dual Credit Assessment Credit is earned based on the overall grade in the course Assignments and assessments are given as they are in the course taught on the college campus Starts a college transcript

Dual Credit Advantages Higher GPA weighting Credit earned is not dependent upon a score from a national/international exam Dual Credit courses in core areas are transferable to all in-state public colleges, some out-of-state public colleges, and a few private colleges (Check with your college of interest to see how courses transfer) Certain circumstances result in little to no cost, especially compared to the $900.00+ cost for courses at the colleges

Dual Credit Costs USC-Lancaster (each course) $285.00 for 3-hour course or possibly eligible for no cost if student takes 6 hrs/sem (Lottery Tuition) Cost of textbooks Winthrop $0.00-30.00 University of South Carolina $198.00 each course PLTW COSTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Cost: When Do I Pay? USC-L and Winthrop: Students register before the course begins. Money is due before the course begins; each school will provide those deadlines. USC (PLTW Engineering courses): At the end of the course student registers to USC, takes EOC college exam and money is due

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