1. WELCOME TO SMA PARENT NIGHT “AP, and DE, and IB, oh my!" Navigating the Diploma Options at SMA “AP, and DE, and IB, oh my!" Navigating the Diploma Options at SMA

2. Topic for tonight What are the various college and career ready options for SMA cadets? – Traditional Route - (GenEd) – Honors Courses – academically rigorous – Suncoast Technical College (STC) Accelerated learning options – Advance Placement (AP) – Dual Enrollment (DE) – International Baccalaureate (IB)

3. Students taking accelerated learning options are: More likely to graduate from high school More likely to transition to a four-year college rather than a two-year college Less likely to take basic skills courses in college More likely to complete postsecondary education Better attendance Greater sense of connection Improved academic performance College credit accumulation Greater awarding of scholarships – National Conference of State Legislatures – College Boards – National Education Association

4. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) What is an AP course? – AP stands for “Advanced Placement” Operated and monitored by The College Boards – Taught on high-school campus by high-school teachers trained & approved by The College Boards – English, Humanities, and Science courses require extensive reading and writing – Students must have earned a 3 or higher on the previous year’s State Reading Assessment(Level 4 or 5 is recommended)

5. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) What is the difference between Honors and AP? – High-school curriculum vs. College curriculum – AP Exam required to receive college credit Fee covered by SMA

6. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) When and where are AP courses offered? – On the SMA campus – Through Florida Virtual School (not recommended) If course is not offered at SMA then the AP exam is taken at another school within the district and student is responsible for testing fee. Currently there are 8 AP courses offered at SMA – Psychology, Environment Science, Calculus, English Lit., English Language, World History, Human Geography

7. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) How can I earn college credit through an AP course? – Score 3 or better on the AP exam in May – Some schools award additional credit for scores of 4 or 5 – Many out-of-state and private schools accept AP credit – Many state universities in Florida accept AP credit – Contact the school to verify credits awarded Every school is different Specialized programs (medicine, law) may or may not accept AP credit Ivy League schools may or may not accept AP credit Check college website for acceptance of AP scores & credits awarded

8. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) Benefits of AP – Exposure to rigorous curriculum in preparation for college – Strengthen your applications to college (regardless of whether the credits are accepted or earned) – Opportunity to try a college course without the final grade automatically affecting your college transcript – Stay on the SMA campus all day

9. Dual Enrollment (DE) Juniors may dual enroll for 1 or 2 classes. Seniors are eligible for early admission JuniorsSeniors 2 SMA classessame as juniors 2 SCF classes -OR--OR- 3 SMA classes full time SCF 1 SCF (DE) class Sophomores – if meeting eligibility requirements, may take DE courses offered at SMA only.

10. Dual Enrollment (DE) College level courses with college level expectations. Although there are no external EXAMS that must be passed to receive the college credit, there are end of course final exams. SMA teachers teaching DE courses must have a minimum of 18 graduate level credits in the content area.

11. Dual Enrollment (DE) Must meet PERT, ACT, or SAT required scores PERT may be taken once per term; no more than twice to achieve required scores PERT required scores: Reading- 106-150 Writing- 103-150 Math (DE at SMA)- 114-122 Math (DE at SCF)- 123-150 ACT required scores: Reading- 19+ Writing- 17+ Math (DE at SMA)- 19-22+ Math (DE at SCF)- 20-22+ SAT required scores: Reading- 440+ Writing- 440 + Math (DE at SMA)- 460-500+ Math (DE at SCF)- 510 -600+

12. Dual Enrollment (DE) Students must have a 3.3 unweighted GPA in order to qualify for Dual Enrollment. Juniors that are dual enrollment are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA. If a student earns a D or F in a DE class, the student is no longer eligible for DE coursework.

13. Dual Enrollment (DE) There is NO transportation to/from SCF campus. All dual enrollment students are responsible for their own transportation. It is the student’s responsibility to clarify questions regarding college credits, course descriptions, pre-requisites of courses being taken, course transferability, and degree requirements

14. Dual Enrollment (DE) While graduating high school with an AA is possible, it is difficult. In addition, parents may need to pay out-of-pocket for 3-4 courses (9-12 credit hours), which is about $108/credit hour plus textbooks. If a DE course is offered at SMA it must be taken on the SMA campus. All dual enrollment grades go onto college and high school transcripts and affect college and high school GPA. – ENC1101 = English 3 (satisfies graduation requirement for English) – ENC1102= English 4 (satisfies graduation requirement for English)

15. Dual Enrollment (DE) Courses offered at SMA – ENC 1101 – writing argument and research – ENC 1102 – literary analysis – ENL 2010 – British Literature – Beowulf to Shakespeare – ENL 2022 – British Literature – Romantic Period to present NO FINAL EXAMS The Gordon Rule – 6000 words in writing – BSC 1008 – Human Body

16. Dual Enrollment (DE) Math courses – MAC 1105 College Algebra – MAC 1114 Trigonometry – MAC 1140 Pre-calculus Algebra

17. Steps to Dual Enrollment (DE) Meet with Counselor to confirm eligibility Submit qualifying test scores (or PERT by appointment at SCF/SMA) Sign SCF Dual Enrollment Policies for Sarasota Military Academy Submit original Early College Application to SCF Bring SCF ID number to the DE Coordinator Meet with Counselor/DE Coordinator to get High School Early College Approval Form Submit High School Early College Approval Form to SCF Register for classes at – www.scf.eduwww.scf.edu Submit Student Detail Schedule to Counselor

18. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) IB – is a program – 1.5 million students world wide – 3,700 schools – 147 countries Founded 1968-Geneva, Switzerland IB-DP – 2 year program – Curriculum – pedagogy – Assessment – Professional development

19. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) High quality education International-mindedness Learner Profile – Inquirers Open minded – Knowledgeable Caring – Thinkers Risk Takers – Communicators Balanced – Principled Reflective Positive attitude toward learning – ATL Specialist training for teachers - ATT Accessible

20. 01 January 2012 University or college IB students acceptance rate Total population acceptance rate IB students vs total population University of Florida82%42%+40% Florida State University92%60%+32% Brown University18%9%+9% Stanford University15%7%+8% Columbia University13%9%+4% University of California - Berkeley58%26%+32% Harvard University10%7%+3% New York University57%30%+27% University of Michigan - Ann Arbor71%51%+20% University of Miami72%30%+42% Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight Strictly copyright © IGI Services 2011

21. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) Internationally recognized advanced level of academic preparation 3-8 semester hours per course—up to 12 for Foreign Language with a score of 4-7 Credit can be earned for each course without receiving the IB diploma (certificates per course) 28 college credits for full IB diploma

22. IB students graduate from college at higher rates 01 January 2012 The 2014 study of IB students’ experiences after high school found that IB students graduated from college at higher rates, with 81% of IB students graduating within 6 years of enrolling full-time at a 4-year institution, compared to the national average of 57%.

23. GROUPSGRADE 9GRADE 10GRADE 11GRADE 12 Group 1: Language A English 1 Janeiro AP Language Wells AP Literature HL Wells IB English IV HL Cerhcio Group 2: Language B * Spanish 1 or 3 (pure IB) Hiller Chinese 1 or 3 (pure IB) Liu Spanish 2 or 3 (pure IB) Hiller Chinese 2 or 4 (pure IB) Liu Spanish ab initio or SL or HL (1, 2, or 3) Hiller Chinese ab initio or SL or HL (1, 2, or 3) Liu Spanish ab initio or SL or HL (2 or 4)Hiller Chinese ab initio or SL or HL (2 or 4)Liu Group 3: Individuals & Society AP Human Geography Cianci AP World History Gibbens AP US History (HOA I) HL Wasserman AP/Psychology HL Patella World Politics 1 Geimer History of Americas (HOA) IB HL Wasserman Psychology HL Petella World Politics 2 Geimer Group 4: Experimental Sciences Biology Chemistry Physics Biology II IB HL Bauck/Schopfer Chemistry II IB HL Woodmancy ITGS SL & HL Farmer Biology III IB HL Bauck/Schopfer Chemistry III IB HL Woodmancy ITGS SL & HL Farmer Group 5: Mathematics SL Algebra 2 Geometry H & Algebra 2 Pre IB -Calc Dual Enrollment Series (recom.) IB Calculus AP Calculus (recommended) IB Calc/Descriptive Analysis Group 5: ** Mathematics Studies SL Algebra 1 or Geometry Algebra 2 & Geometry IB Math Analysis 1 year IB Stats & Intro to Differential Calculus Group 6: *** Arts/Electives Pre-IB Inquiry Skills Gillotte/TBA Research Skills Laudano or Music/Art Elective Film Studies SL/HL Harvey Music 3 SL Finley Film Studies SL/HL Harvey Music 4 SL Finley JROTC – 7 th periodLET 1LET 2Let 3Let 4 Elective – 8 th period ****Elective (Music 1)Elective (Music 2)TOK IB Components: Theory of Knowledge TOK NA Follow course objectives Gillotte 1000-1600 word essay Extended Essay EE NA Independent Research Mitchell 3500-4000 word essay Creativity/Action/Service CAS NA Record, reflect, and document Laudano Equivalent of 150 hours COURSE SCHEDULE ABOVE SUBJECT TO CHANGE – ALL COURSE REGISTRATION IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE IB COORDINATOR. REGISTRATION IN AP/IB COURSES DOES NOT GUARANTEE SITTING FOR EXAM. ALL EXAM REGISTRATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY IB COORDINATOR * French (ab initio) is available online **Geometry highly recommended before beginning of IB 11 th grade. ***Add’l course from group 2, 3, or 4 ****Some prerequisites are highly recommended as electives for some courses. (HL – High Level or SL – Standard Level) ++ 6 IB exams for IB Diploma (3 HL, 3 SL or 4 HL, 2 SL)

25. DEAPIB Credit earned is part of permanent college transcript Only eligibly for college credit if pass AP exam Only eligible for credit if final evaluation is 4-7 based on several components Must be enrolled in college course to receive credit Any student may take an AP exam – no prerequisite – must score 4 or 5 Only IB students enrolled in IB program may receive credit Teachers work independently Must be approved by college Masters’ +18 credits in subj. Teachers work independently Public school teacher requirement – no mandatory training from College Board Work as a team & conduct curriculum across disciplines Mandatory training by IB Grade based on teacher providing instruction Classroom grade based on teacher evaluation Exams developed & scored internationally and are part of grade Classes last one semester – 16 weeks Classes move very quickly covering a broad spectrum – survey course like college Move at a slow pace, most over 2 years, research, analysis, inquiry, reflection Significant amount of reading & critical thinking Significant amount of writing that develops over 2 years in addition to reading & critical thinking Requires motivated student

26. What are my steps to scheduling: Where:Counseling handles all scheduling – SMA-Major Maria Clapp – A-D – SMA-CPT Marsha Horan – E-Mc – SMA-CPT Carla Harding – Me-Z (IB Counselor) When:Cafeteria – 7:00 am – 7:30 am (alphabetically) – Seniors February 23 – Juniors March 2, 3, 5, & 6 – Sophomores – March 16-20 – Freshmen – details included in acceptance letter mailed after April Parents may attend these meetings or students can bring scheduling forms home. Additionally, appointments can be made with counselors as listed above. All information and dates are available on Website (www.sarasotamilitaryacademy.org), on SMA calendar (school homepage), in the EAGLE news (e-mailed), and on SMA Facebook page.

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