1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 2017-2018 Scheduling Timeline Core Classes were Teacher Recommended.
Parents can 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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 t/search-credit-policies.

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

10. 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

11. It’s the Law!
H.B 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.

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. DE Student Process Meet with your high school counselor
Apply on-line to NOVA –
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