1. The AP® Program & Dual Enrollment at Appoquinimink School District
Appoquinimink High School
February 20, 2018

2. Welcome MHS School Counseling Department
Mrs. Kristin Capone-9th & 10th grades (Last Names A-K)
Mrs. April Haupt-9th & 10th grades (Last Names L-Z)
Mrs. Stacey Mile-11th & 12th grades (Last Names A-K)
Mr. Ryan Jamison-11th & 12th grades (Last Names L-Z)
Ms. aQuena Williams- College and Career Counselor

3. The Basics
Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) courses are college-level courses offered in high school. AP courses reflect what is taught in top introductory college courses
At the end of course, students take AP Exams—standardized exams that measure how well students have mastered college-level course work.
Students who do well on AP Exams typically can earn credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college.

4. The Benefits of AP Courses
AP courses can be challenging, but it’s work that pays off.
Students develop confidence, and learn the study habits and time management skills essential for success in college
Students learn rigorous college-level content and skills
Taking AP is valued in the college admission process
AP courses are interesting and rewarding academic experiences
Opportunity to earn valuable credit and placement in college

5. AP and College Admission
Colleges rank “Grades in college prep courses” and “Strength of curriculum” as the top two factors in the admission decision.*
85% of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admission decisions.**
AP courses tell college admission officials that students are challenging themselves and preparing for the rigors they'll encounter in their college careers.**
“We look favorably on students who have taken AP courses. The presence of AP courses is a sign that a student has chosen to challenge him/herself.”
—Admission Officer
**For the purposes of this study, “selective” institutions were defined as those where less than 70 percent of applicants were admitted, the mean SAT score was 1025 or higher, and mean ACT score was 22 or higher.
* 2009 State of College Admission, NACAC
** Unpublished institutional research, Crux Research Inc. March 2007

6. What Are AP Courses Like?
AP courses typically demand more of students than regular or honors courses.
Classes tend to be fast-paced and cover more material than typical high school classes.
More time, inside and outside of the classroom, is required to complete lessons, assignments and homework.
AP teachers expect their students to think critically, analyze and synthesize facts and data, weigh competing perspectives, and write clearly and persuasively.
Discussion topic: How can parents help support their children?
Encourage time management
Remind them to prioritize
Recommend they form study groups
Designate specific areas for homework and studying

7. AP Courses Offered in ASD
Mathematics
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics 1 & 2
Environmental Science
English
Language & Comp
Literature & Comp
Seminar
Research
Social Studies
Psychology
Gov’t & Politics
Microeconomics
US History
World History
Human Geography
World Language
Spanish
French
Japanese
Art
Studio Art
Music
Music Theory
This year we had courses offered in all four core academic areas.

8. AP Courses Offered in ASD
Courses are offered based on several variables
Course requests-the number of students who request the course
Opportunities in the master schedule
Teacher(s) trained/approved to teach the course
***Please note that Dual-Enrollment courses are also based on these variables.***
Students received course selection information in Advisory.
While we are hoping to increase enrollment of our AP program overall, course offerings are still determined by student requests.
That is part of why we are having this meeting tonight. We want students and parents to make more informed choices.
Selection for the next school year has begun. Students registered through their English or Social Studies classes.

9. Who takes AP courses?
Most AP courses are for Juniors and Seniors; however, some students can take AP courses as a Freshman or Sophomore
Please refer to the Course Catalogue to determine prerequisite courses.

10. AP Exams
AP Exams are administered by schools worldwide on set dates each May.
Exams usually last around three hours.
Each AP Exam contains:
Multiple-choice questions
Free-response questions (essay, problem-solving, document-based questions, & oral response)

11. AP Exam Fees AP Exam fee for 2018 is $94 per exam.
Test fees should not be a deterring factor when choosing to take the course or the test.
Students at AHS who receive free/reduced lunch should see Mrs. Parker; students at MHS should see Dr. Perrine.
If your school is located outside of the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories and Commonwealths, and is not a U.S. Department of Defense Dependents School, the 2013 exam fee is $117. Fees vary at some private College Board-authorized testing centers outside of the United States.
Information about AP fee reductions can be found at:
Information about additional state and federal funding for AP Exam fees can be found at:

12. Why Take AP Exams?
Most two- and four-year colleges and universities in the United States offer credit or advanced placement for qualifying AP Exam scores.
Credit: Students earn credit toward their college degrees.
Advanced placement: Students can skip introductory courses and move directly into higher-level classes, and/or fulfill general education requirements.

13. AP Credit Policy Information
Information about AP credit and placement policies at many colleges and universities is available at
Search by college or university name or by letter of the alphabet
You will see two things for each school:
A link to the college’s own Web page that details its AP credit and placement policies.
A statement by the college or university about its AP policy.

14. AP and College Success
A recent study* showed that students who earned a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP Exam had higher first-year college grade point averages and were more likely to return for the second year of college than non-AP students of similar ability.
“One of the best standard predictors of academic success at Harvard is performance on Advanced Placement Examinations.”
—William Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, Harvard University
*Krista Mattern, Emily Shaw, and Xinhui Xiong, “The Relationship Between AP Exam Performance and College Outcomes” (2009), The College Board.

15. Dual Enrollment
You can earn college credit while attending high school and stand out from the crowd applying to college!
Cost and requirements may vary per course and institution.
Meet with staff to discuss the path that’s right for you.
Check with colleges/universities where you will be applying to make sure they accept credits

16. Dual Enrollment Courses for 2017-2018

17. Cost - $ per course
Delivery of Instruction- These courses will take place during the school day in ASD classrooms. Courses will be taught by Appoquinimink School District teachers
Requirements- Be a high school Junior or Senior when course is offered and obtain parent permission
Registration- Fall 2018 deadline August 10, 2018
Courses Offered: All courses require a score of 480 or higher on the English portion of the SAT or a passing score on the Accuplacer exam
Anatomy and Physiology (Bio 120)
Sociology
Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood

18. Cost - $ per course
Delivery of Instruction- These courses will take place during the school day in ASD classrooms. Courses will be taught by Appoquinimink School District teachers.
Requirements- Recommended that students be a high school Junior or Senior when course is offered, hold a 3.0 GPA or higher, obtain parent permission.
Registration- Fall 2018 deadline August 10, 2018
Courses Offered:
Music 101
Philosophy 100- Introduction to Critical Thinking
Early Childhood Education Creating Environments for Learning

19. Cost : $165.00 per course plus $35 Wesley application fee
Delivery of Instruction- These courses will take place during the school day in ASD classrooms. Courses will be taught by Appoquinimink School District teachers
Requirements- Recommended that students be a high school Junior or Senior, hold a 3.0 GPA or higher, obtain parent permission.
Registration- Fall 2018 deadline August 10, 2018
Courses Offered:
Intermediate French – Must have completed French II with a C or higher
Intermediate Spanish - Must have completed Spanish II with a C or higher
Introduction to Political Science
Introduction to Law
Introduction to Criminal Justice

20. Cost - $165.00 per course plus $35 DSU application fee
Delivery of Instruction- These courses will take place during the school day in ASD classrooms. Courses will be taught by Appoquinimink School District teachers
Requirements- Be a high school Sophomore through Senior when course is offered, obtain parent permission and have a letter of recommendation from a school counselor. Students who have a GPA lower than a 3.0 are required to pay for DSU rate ($280 per credit hour)
Registration- Fall 2018 deadline August 10, 2018
Courses Offered:
Trigonometry – Students must have completed Integrated III with a C or higher and ear a passing score on the DSU mathematics placement test.

21. Cost - $75.00 per credit hour
Delivery of Instruction- all Access WVA courses are accessed and taught online by WVU instructors. These courses would be taken outside of courses taken during the day.
Requirements- Be a high school Junior or Senior, hold a 3.0 GPA or higher, obtain parent permission
Registration- Fall 2018 deadline is August 10, 2018
Courses Offered:
COMM Public Communication F5
COMM Introduction to Mass Media F4
ENGR Engineering Problem Solving
FIS 201 – Intro. to Forensic Identification F2A

22. Learn More
AP teachers are located in the Commons to answer your questions about course work and expectations.
For more information about AP courses and exams visit

23. Dual Enrollment Locations
Delaware Tech (DTCC) – A150 Delaware State Univ. (DSU) – A151 Wilmington University (WU) – A152 Wesley College (WC) – C104 (Library) West Virginia Univ. (WVU) – Library