1. AP/DE Curriculum Night
Presented by: Your Friendly Husky Counseling Office

2. Counseling Team Jennifer L. Reed Director of School Counseling
Tracy Mandina A-COF & AVID
Keegan Barr COG-HAC & AVID
John Han HAD-McA
Chantel Gladden McB-SCHE
Samantha Bissell SCHI-Z
Michael Newkirk Career Center Assistant
Michelle Vocke Administrative Secretary
Maral Amado School Counseling Secretary
Tami Koerner School Counseling Secretary
Celene Goodwyn School Social Worker
Lynsey Riley School Psychologist

3. 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

4. Advanced Placement 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

5. Dual Enrollment Courses
English 12 Multivariable Calculus Independent Science Research Geospatial Science Chemistry Teacher Cadet US VA/History US Government Music Appreciation Theatre Arts

6. 2018-2019 Scheduling Timeline Core Classes were Teacher Recommended.
Parents can Counselors for changes to Core Classes.
March 2 – Year End Counselor/Student individual conferences.
Course Requests will be sent home in 3rd Quarter Report Cards.
June 1 – Last day for schedule changes.
Changes after June 9 may not be possible.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Dual Enrollment 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. Why Dual Enrollment? It’s a law! It’s Great for Students
HB 1184 passed requiring high schools to work with local community colleges to create pathways for students to complete Gen Ed or Associates degrees
New Legislation in both House and Senate
It’s Great for Students
Obtain college credit with a C or better
Begin a college transcript
Avoid duplication of course work from high school to early college
FREE tuition
A “safe” college experience to ease transition
Use campus resources and participate in college events and activities

12. Research
Students who have participated in a dual enrollment program have…
higher high school graduation and college enrollment rates
higher persistence and retention rates
higher GPAs in college

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- master’s degree in field
AP articulated credit while DE is guaranteed
AP structured to the culminating test
DE is a college class
Weighted GPA bump
Isn’t it great the amount of options available to our students? It’s not an either or option. You need to evaluate what is best for your student and I’m here to provide you with some info to do just that.

14. Eligibility for Dual Enrollment
High School Juniors and Seniors
Students must meet all course pre/co-requisites
Proof of English and Math College Readiness
Required for any NOVA student
Use PSAT, ACT, SAT, SOL scores to qualify
Virginia Placement Test (VPT)
Exceptional Freshman and Sophomores on a case-by-case basis
No Fs
3.25 GPA to enroll in transfer course
2.25 GPA to enroll in CTE/career track course
Personalized recommendation letter and HS transcript
VPT 2 times within a year.

15. **Always check with college of choice**
Transferability
Gen Ed courses transfer to most VA colleges and to many other four-year institutions
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
All colleges have specific policies regarding acceptance of transfer credits
**Always check with college of choice**

16. DE at Tuscarora 2018-19 CHM 111/112 Chemistry I/II (8 college credits)
ENG 111/112 College Composition I/II (6 college credits)
HIS 121/122 US History I/II (6 college credits)
MTH 277 Vector Calculus (4 college credits)
PLS 211/212 US Government I/II (6 college credits)

17. DE Registration Process
Student must express interest to school counselor
Intent to Enroll form- complete and submit to school counselor
requires student & parent signatures
must apply online to NOVA
Qualifying Scores- Counselor checks if student has eligible test scores- PSAT, SOL, ACT or SAT
Virginia Placement Test (VPT)- If no eligible scores are found, student is referred to take VPT test at high school or on NOVA campus
Director of Counseling sends all forms to NOVA DE Coordinator

18. NOVA Resources Get a NOVA Card Free tutoring Writing Center Library
Student Activities

19. 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?

20. Questions?

21. Dual Enrollment Coordinator
Contact Information
Kristen Carter
Dual Enrollment Coordinator