1. What does AIG look like in high school?
ABSS AIG Department
Kimberly Davis, School Counselor
Christina Doby, Program Specialist for Secondary ELA & AIG
Jodi hofberg, program specialist for secondary Math & AIG

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 an extra half quality point (A=4.5; B=3.5; C=2.5; D=1.5; 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 one extra quality point (A=5; B=4; C=3; D=2; 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 Courses at SAHS
AP English
Language and Composition
Literature and Composition
AP Social Studies
World History
US History
Government and Politics
European History
Psychology
AP Science
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental
AP Math
Calculus AB/BC
Statistics
AP Fine Arts
Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio
Drawing
Music Theory
AP CTE
Computer Science (at CTEC)
**Additional AP Courses available online through NCVPS and NCSSM

6. Some Available Honors Courses at SAHS
English I, II, III, & IV
World History
American History I & II
Turning Points in American History
Civics & Economics
Biology I & II
Chemistry I & II
Anatomy & Physiology
Math II & III
Pre-Calculus
Discrete Math
Spanish III, IV
French lll, lV
Horticulture ll
Visual Arts
Vocal Music
Band
Jazz Ensemble
Dance
Accounting ll
Marketing
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Publisher
Scientific Visualization (CTEC)
Digital Media (CTEC)
Computer Programming I & ll (CTEC)
Advanced Digital Media (CTEC)
Multimedia & Webpage Design
Additional courses available online through NC VPS & NCSSM

7. 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:
Math II Honors -> Math III Honors -> Pre-Calculus -> Calculus AP
Statistics AP (4th Math option or elective)

8. Possible Pathways continued
For Social Studies
World History Honors -> Civics & Economics Honors -> American History I Honors  American History II Honors ->
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 US History -> History Elective (AP Psychology, AP European History, AP Government and Politics)
For Science
Biology I Honors -> Chemistry I Honors -> Earth/Environmental 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 I Honors -> Chemistry I Honors -> Earth/Environmental Honors or AP -> Science Elective (Physics, Biology II, or Chemistry II Honors/AP)

9. 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

10. Governor’s School IMAGINE ... A Summer Program
... where students who are among the best and brightest gather for the love of learning and the joy of creativity
... where teachers and students form a community while searching together for answers to challenging questions
... where there are no grades or tests
... where a synergy of intellectual curiosity fuels the exploration of the latest ideas in various disciplines
This is the Governor's School of North Carolina Two campuses. One vision. Fifty years of experience.

11. Summer Enrichment Programs
There are a variety of summer programs throughout North Carolina that cater to high school students who are intellectually curious. The following link can be found on the ABSS website -> Departments -> Curriculum -> AIG -> Parent/Student Resources

12. Questions?