1. What does AIG look like in high school?
ABSS AIG Department
Rhonda Schuler, Executive Director of Curriculum and Professional Development
Myra Brown, AIG Coordinator
Angelique Austin, Program Specialist for Secondary ELA & AIG
Mary Beth Dowler
Western Alamance HS
AIG Chairperson
What does AIG look like in high school?

2. High Expectations
Resourceful – willing to find the answers on their own
Curious – deep thinkers
Strong work ethic – complete tasks above and beyond requirements
Responsible – take pride in their work
Dedicated – academically
Articulate – in speech and the written word!
Inquisitive – not afraid to ask questions!
Academic Integrity – cite information; no plagiarism

3. Honors Courses
Honors Courses are weighted with one extra quality point (A=5; B=4; C=3; D=2; F=0)
Students are assigned
More research-based assignments
More written composition
More presentations
Independent study
Collaborative projects
Authentic assessments
Projects that teach others

4. AP Courses
AP Courses are weighted with two extra quality points (A=6; B=5; C=4; D=3; F=0)
College level, college pace
Reading – Writing – Analysis
AP test – you are expected to take the AP Exam in May if you are taking the course. Depending on the college, a score of 3 or higher can give you college course credit (however, some schools give credit only if you score a 5 – the highest you can score).
*Important not to overload on AP courses! Take the ones that interest you and that you feel the most ready for!

5. Available AP and Honors Courses
Math: Algebra 2, Calculus, Discrete, Geometry, Pre-Calc
English: English 1, 2, 3, 4
Science: Anatomy and Phsysiology, Biology and Biology II, Chemistry, Earth/Environmental, Physics
History: Civics, US History, World History, Psychology
Foreign Language: Level 3 and 4
All Collegiate Start Programs
Multi-media and Web Design
Arts: Band (advanced and proficient); Dance proficient; Jazz Band proficient; Theater Arts proficient; Visual Arts (advanced and proficient); Vocal music proficient; Wind Ensemble (advanced and proficient)
Digital Photography proficient
AP Courses
US History
Biology
Psychology
Statistics
Calculus AB and BC
Chemistry
US Government and Politics
Environmental Science
World History
English Language and Composition
English Literature
Studio Art and Drawing
Art History (online)

6. Possible Pathways For English: For Math:
English I Honors -> English II Honors -> English III Honors -> English IV Honors
For students with exceptional analytical and writing skills, English III and IV Honors could be replaced with AP Language and Composition and AP Literature and Composition respectively
For Math:
Honors Math II -> Algebra II in the spring or Honors Math III the following year -> Math IV (AP Stats, Pre-Calculus, AFM, Discrete) -> Math V (AP Calculus, AP Stats)

7. Possible Pathways continued
For Social Studies
World History Honors -> Civics & Economics Honors -> American History I & II Honors -> History Elective (1960s, AP Psychology, AP European History)
For students with a high interest in history and exceptional analytical and writing skills the following pathway may be considered:
Civics & Economics Honors -> AP World History -> AP American/US History -> History Elective (AP Psychology, AP European History)
**not all schools offer AP World History**
For Science
Earth/Environmental Honors -> Biology Honors -> Chemistry Honors -> Science Elective (Physics, Biology II, or Chemistry II Honors/AP
For students with a high interest in science or plans to pursue a medical field, the following pathway may be considered:
Biology Honors -> Chemistry Honors -> Earth/Environmental Honors or AP -> Science Elective (Physics, Biology II, or Chemistry II Honors/AP)

8. Contests
AIG students are encouraged to take part in local/state competitions such as
ABSS Science Fair – generally held in the fall; may be selected to move on to Regional – State – National Science Fairs
Burlington Writer’s Club – sponsors a short fiction and poetry contest each year
Jack O’Kelley Sertoma Club – sponsors a National Heritage Essay Contest
Barnes & Nobles – “My Favorite Teacher” Essay
Alamance Reads - sponsors a yearly “one book – one community” program with essay contests on that book
United Daughters of the Confederacy – Essays on Civil War themes. 
The Times-News Editorial Contest

9. High School DEP
Fill out Student Information: Name, School, DOB, ID#

10. Are they taking online courses?
Fill out classes your child is taking, notating if they are Honors level
Are they taking online courses?
Do they need additional challenges? Independent study? What are their strengths? Needs?
Have they won awards, contests this year?

11. Sign and date
– you and your child (if present)
Take the bottom copy with you and leave the form here.

12. Questions??

13. Parent Meeting
If you would like to set up an individual parent meeting to discuss your child’s DEP or other concerns, please leave your name, child’s name, address, and phone number in order for our AIG Committee to schedule a meeting.