1. 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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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 and 1102, MATH 1111 and 1113
We are working with Augusta Tech to offer some courses on our campus next year as well!

11. 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.

12. 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:

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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

18. 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
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.

19. 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.

20. 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 )

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

22. 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.

23. 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!

24. Questions???