1. Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate
Carmel High School 8th Grade Academic Information Night
January 11, 2016
Experience Excellence…Explore Opportunities… Realize Potential

2. Indiana Diploma Credit Requirements
Core 40
8 English
6 math
6 science
6 social studies
2 PE
1 Health
11 electives
Academic
Honors
8 math (2 beyond algebra II)
6-8 world language
1 health
2 fine arts
8 electives
Technical Honors
Indiana Diploma Credit Requirements
Indiana Diploma Requirements
AP/IB courses in the corresponding departments can satisfy the credit requirements for any of the above diplomas

3. Academic & Technical Honors Diploma Requirements
Earn 4 credits in two or more AP courses & complete the corresponding exams OR
Earn 4 credits in IB courses & complete the corresponding exams
Complete 2 of the following:
3 credits of qualifying dual credit courses,
2 credits in an AP course & complete the exam, or
2 credits in IB & complete the corresponding exam

4. Myths
Realities
AP/IB classes are for students who always get good grades
These courses are for all students who are academically prepared and motivated to take college-level courses.
AP/IB classes are too stressful
They are challenging but manageable, especially with the support you receive from your teachers and classmates. Consider the number of rigorous classes students are taking in a semester/year. It’s important to plan a schedule that is academically
Taking an AP/IB course could hurt my GPA
Both programs are fully weighted and provide engaging learning experiences. They also show colleges you’re willing to challenge yourself academically.
I don’t think I will get a high enough score on the exam to get college credit
Most colleges, including Indiana schools, recognize an AP score of 3 (out of 5) or higher or a 5 (out of 7) or higher on an IB exam. State colleges in Indiana have to award credit to students who scored a 3 or higher on an AP exam.
I can’t take AP/IB because I was not recommended
A recommendation does not prevent you from taking an AP/IB course. If you feel like you are ready for the level of rigor and challenge these courses require, you can sign up for a class. However, most of these courses require a year long commitment so be sure you understand the demands before you sign up.

5. What’s the difference? Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate
Students study a broad spectrum of ideas
External assessments administered in May end aligned to national standards
Each course stands alone
Students study a limited number of topics allowing for inquiry and depth of study
Varied internal and external assessments moderated internationally
Courses are sequenced with an interdisciplinary approach
Both Programs
- Attract highly motivated students - Are rigorous and promote academic excellence
- Allow opportunities to earn college credit - Prepare students for the ACT and SAT
- Prepare students for the rigor of a college education

6. Advanced Placement at
Carmel High School

7. students who take AP are more likely to have higher GPAs in college
High school
students who take AP are more likely
to have higher
GPAs in college
and graduate
within
4 years
Source: AP and College Research
Report,
3,308 U.S. colleges & universities received AP scores for
credit, placement, and/or consideration
in the
admission process
Source: 2013 AP Report
to the Nation
Students can use PAST score reports to understand their AP Potential for any of the AP courses offered at CHS
Source: Collegeboard.org
The average cost of college for a single year at a four-year institution in was $21,657, thus earning college credit through AP can help ease the financial burden of college.
Source: AP and College Research Report,
College Board provides a number of scholarships, awards and resources.
Source: Collegeboard.org

8. AP Courses at Carmel High School
Art History
Biology
Comparative Government and Politics
German Language
Computer Science A
Chemistry
Spanish Literature
Computer Science Principles
Physics I
Spanish Language
Human Geography
Physics II
French Language
Microeconomics
English Language and Composition
Physics C
Latin Vergil
Macroeconomics
Environmental Science
Seminar
English Literature and Composition
Psychology
Research
Studio Art 2D
European History
Statistics
Studio Art 3D
World History
Calculus AB
Student Art (Drawing)
US Government and Politics
Calculus BC

9. 2015 AP Test Data

10. AP Capstone

13. IB Diploma Programme Model

14. The Core of the Diploma Programme
TOK
100 hours
“There is no end to the valid questions that may arise.” EE
1 year, 4000 words
Free choice of topic
Staff Mentor
CAS
2 years, Creativity, Action and Service

15. Theory of Knowledge Integrated and Interconnected
Internal and external assessments
Typical class

16. IB WITHIN CHS Integrated curriculum
Adapt instruction based on student needs
Build a sense of team
Substantial program growth within CHS

17. “IB is well known to us for excellent preparation
“IB is well known to us for excellent preparation. Success in an IB Programme correlates well with success at Harvard. We are always pleased to see the credentials of the IB Diploma Programme on the transcript.”
— Marilyn McGrath Lewis,
Director of Undergraduate Admission at Harvard

18. “Send us prepared students a la IB…It is the “best” high school prep curriculum an American school can offer.”
— Marilee Jones,
Former Director of Undergraduate Admission, M.I.T.

19. “One of the advantages of an IB curriculum is its structure and quality. It is a coordinated programme, well- established, well known and well respected. We know the quality of IB courses, and we think the IB curriculum is terrific.”
— Christoph Guttentag,
Director of Undergraduate Admission, Duke University

20. University acceptance
Data
University acceptance

23. Number of students enrolled in at least 1 IB class (juniors and seniors only)

24. IB Students’ Perspectives
Danni Boylan
Mitch Adzema

25. For more information… Brooke Watkins www.collegeboard.org
Carmel High School
Brooke Watkins
Assistant Principal
ext. 7081
www1.ccs.k12.in.us/chs/home
apstudent.collegeboard.org
Carmel High School
Brad Sever
Assistant Principal
ext. 7421
www1.ccs.k12.in.us/chs/home
Carmel High School
Will Ellery
IB Coordinator
ext. 7018
www1.ccs.k12.in.us/chs/home