Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate 2015-16 Assessments Dr. Tyra Pickens, District Curriculum Specialist Megan Cobbs, International Baccalaureate Coordinator September 2016

The Number of Students Taking and Passing an AP Exam Has Increased Since 2011; 2,000+ High School Students (30%) Are Currently Enrolled in an AP Class Number of Students 57% 53% 51% 49% 48% 46% Year *AP Students = Test Takers for 2010-11 to 2015-16; Enrolled for 2016-17

Senior Level AP Core Courses Generally Have Higher Proficiency Rates % of Students Passing Exam (Number Tested in Parentheses) Math Social Studies Science English Content Area

Students Receive $100 for Every AP Core Course Exam Passed; 790 AP Students (45%) Qualified for an AP Incentive, Totaling $159,800 (Compared to $148,200 the Previous Year) Total Incentive Amount AP Exams Passed

Enrollment in the IB Program and IB Course Participation at Columbia High School Continues to Increase Year-to-Year Number of Students in IB IB Category

Students receive $100 for every IB Exam passed; 20 Diploma Programme (DP) Students (91%) Qualified for an IB Incentive, 13 Diploma Course (DC) Students (38%) Qualified for an IB Incentive, Totaling $5,600 Combined (Compared to $3,700 Last Year) Total Incentive Amount IB Exams Passed

Next Steps for AP & IB Include Student Preparation, Community Outreach and Performance Incentives Prep classes will be offered at each high school Study sessions will be offered monthly and on Saturdays Online preparation will be available through “Albert” Community Outreach Billboards will advertise programs and achievements Schoolcast messages and home mailings will be sent for parent communication Programs will be marketed through iRegister, outreach events, and HCS websites Performance Incentives Monetary performance incentives will be provided to students and teachers in October