Advanced PlacementEarly College
International BaccalaureateJanuary 2011
Advanced Curriculum Opportunities
• Advanced Placement • Early College
– 4 Year College Transfer Courses
– Associate Degree Courses (through ATC)
• International Baccalaureate
Objectives
• Philosophy and structure of each program• Scheduling for one or more programs• Assessments associated with each program• Success and advantages of each program• Costs associated with each program• Questions about each program (break out
groups)
PhilosophyAdvanced Placement Program
• Explore the world from a variety of perspectives, most importantly your own.
• Study subjects in greater depth and detail.
• Assume the responsibility of reasoning, analyzing, and understanding for yourself
• Demonstrate your maturity and readiness for college.
• Show your willingness to push yourself to the limit.
• Emphasize your commitment to academic excellence.
AP Courses and Schedules*courses have to “make” with 15 students
AP courses taught in one semester
AP courses taught all year on A/B day
AP Computer Science
AP Art
AP Calculus (Must also take Math 140 or be enrolled in Math SL IB)
AP Language & Composition (11th)
AP U.S. History (11th)
AP Literature (12th)
AP European History (12th)
AssessmentAP Program
• Each AP course has an AP exam
• AP exams provide a standardized measure of what you know and and colleges a standardized measure of what you know and how you can apply that knowledge to think critically
• You do not have to take AP course to sit for AP exam
• Colleges require a minimum of 3 or higher on an AP exam to earn college credit
AdvantagesAdvanced Placement Program
• The opportunity to earn credit or advanced standing at most of the nation's colleges and universities
• 3 or higher is generally a passing score, each college determines the score it will take to receive the college credit
• Each student should ask the admission counselor what the AP credit policy is for that school
• Improve your writing skills and sharpen your problem-solving techniques.
• Develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work
District AP Exam Success Rate by Subject 2009-10271 students took 473 AP exams
Course Title & No. of Students
5 4 3 2 1 % 3 or higher
US History 132 students 0 4 28 64 36 24%
Art 20 students 4 9 5 2 0 90%
Chemistry 1 student
Biology 14 students
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English Literature 44 students
2 8 15 18 4 56%
English Language & Composition 132 students
4 20 38 60 10 46%
European History 46
0 2 15 8 21 37%
Calculus AB 74 7 12 12 8 35 42%
Costs Associated with AP Program
• The State pays for all exam fees for the AP exams
• Some fees exist IF they are taught with the Early College courses– AP Language and Composition $50.00– AP English Literature $50.00– AP U.S. History $100.00– AP European History $100.00– AP Calculus $50.00
Philosophy of Early College Courses
• To provide opportunities for qualified high school juniors and seniors to complete college-level courses while still enrolled in high school
• Students may earn dual credit (high school and college credit) when courses include both college and high school requirements
Stand Alone Early College Courses4 Year Transfer
Anatomy & Physiology 101 (York Tech)
Marketing 101 (York Tech) Taught at ATC Anthropology 102 (USC-Lancaster)
Psychology 101 (USC-Lancaster)
Teacher Cadet 101 (Winthrop)
Criminal Justice 101 (USC-Lancaster)
Forensic Science 101 (York Tech)
English 101 and 102 (stand alone sections)
Project Lead The Way University of South Carolina
Introduction to Engineering Design EMCH J111
Principles of Engineering
ENGR J101
Digital Electronics ELCT J101
Civil Engineering & Architecture
College Credit for PLTW Engineering Courses
• At end of each PLTW course, register to USC
• Student must have an 1100 SAT or overall B average in high school to register
• Student must take the PLTW College Exam and score a 70 or above
• Student earns Dual Credit weighting for the PLTW course IF these qualifications are met
Early College Stacked with APAP Language & 11th Grade English 101 Composition
AP Literature & 12th Grade English 102 Composition
AP Calculus 12th Grade Math 140
AP U.S. History 11th Grade History 201/ 202
AP European History 12th Grade History 101/ 102
Benefits of Combining EC and AP Courses
• AP awards college credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the subject area AP Exam
• AP credit is transferable to ANY university• Dual Credit Courses are not dependent upon a
score from a national exam• Dual Credit Courses are transferable to all in-state
public colleges, some out-of-state public colleges, and a few private colleges.
• Your grade in the class transfers to the college.• Check with the college you are interested in
attending to see how courses transfer
Cost of Combining EC and AP Courses
• Some fees exist for Early College courses taught with Advanced Placement courses: – English 101/AP Language and Composition
$50.00– English 102/AP English Literature $50.00– History 201, 202/AP U.S. History $100.00– History 101,102/ AP European History
$100.00– Math 140 (taken prior to AP Calculus) $50.00
Applied Technology Center Early College Courses
Orient Parents & Students
Explain dual credit options
Explain Fee Structure
Answer Questions
Early College2 Year Transfer
Technology & Society (HSS 205) Accounting 2 (ACC 111) Integrated Business Applications
2 (OST 267) Drafting 1 (EGT 110) Drafting 2 (EGT 115 & EGT 225) Welding 1 (EGT 114, WLD 104) Welding 2 (EGT 117 & WLD 111
and WLD 113) Video Production (RTV 103) Studio Production (RTV 105) Advanced Video Production
(RTV 107 and RTV 110)
Medical Terminology (AHS 102) Health Science 2 (AHS 101 & AHS
120) Emergency Medical Services
(AHS 120) Electricity 2 (BCT 105 & EEM 105) Construction 2 (BCT 105) Marketing 2 (MKT 101) Patient Care Relations (AHS 116)
Courses taught on ATC campus cost $50.00 per credit hour
RHSD Students Taking Courses at York Technical College
HVAC 1 (ACR 102 and ACR 108)
HVAC 2 (ACR 150, ACR 224, & EGT 133)
Machine Tool Technology (MTT 121 & MTT 122)
Introduction to Networking (IST 201)
Courses taught on the campus of YTC cost full tuition price
Required Assessment College Entrance Exam for York Technical College
• YTC requires a college placement test for students taking 6 hours
• Students may use ACT or SAT scores
Critical Reading SAT= 380 or
Critical Reading ACT =15• Students may take COMPASS
Critical reading = 51• Test Site = ATC and/or home high school
• Cost $10.00• Test Dates will be offered as soon as
your student returns to school in the Fall and again in the Spring semester
SAT
RHSD Success in Early College (dual credit) Courses
• 2008-09
• Students in Rock Hill Schools took 841 dual credit courses
• 98% passed the course to earn high school and college credit
2009-10
• Students in Rock Hill Schools took 1044 dual credit courses
• 97% passed the course to earn high school and college credit
Cost AnalysisWhat do you pay?
• York Technical College (each course) • $50.00
• USC-Lancaster (each course)
• $198.00• Winthrop
• $50.00• University of South Carolina
• $198.00 (each course) PLTW
How Much Can I Save?Show me the Money
Each 3 hour course at York Tech. costs between $260.00 and $520.00
Each Course at Winthrop, USC-L, or USC $800.00 +
Cost: When Do I Pay?• Students will register to be a college
student at the beginning of the course
• Money is due on Day 5 of the course next year
• PLTW Engineering courses with USC— money is due at the end of the course when student registers to USC and takes EOC college exam
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PhilosophyPhilosophyThe IB Diploma ProgrammeThe IB Diploma Programme
The IB Diploma Programme is The IB Diploma Programme is
an academically challenging & an academically challenging & balancedbalanced
programme for students in11programme for students in11thth and and 1212thth
grades that prepares students for grades that prepares students for success success
at university and in life beyondat university and in life beyond
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Traditional, broad liberal arts curriculum enriched by three core components Concurrency of learning over 2 years
Depth (3 Higher Level)Breadth (3 Standard Level)
Rigorous, continuous, criterion referenced assessment over 2 years
» Internal Assessment» External Assessment
Knowledge and skill development necessary for academic and social success in the post-secondary setting
Structure What does the IB Diploma Curriculum offer?What does the IB Diploma Curriculum offer?
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IB Courses in Rock Hill IB Courses in Rock Hill SchoolsSchools
Courses taught over the two years:
English A1 paired with History of the Americas
French B or Spanish B paired with Biology or Chemistry or Math HL
Courses taught both semesters in one year:
Math Sl or Math Studies ( Jr year)
Music ( 1st semester Sr year – must be in music classes
Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS) ( Sr year)
Biology SL
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IB Programme—Certificate v. Full Diploma
Certificate Students
Take one or more IB courses separately
Similar to selecting one or two AP courses
Students do not participate in the core requirements
Students must take IB exam for each course to get IB weight and IB credit
Diploma Students
Take all 6 IB courses as one program of study
Complete core diploma requirements (CAS, EE, TOK)
Students take all 6 IB exams to earn IB weight and credit
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The International Baccalaureate The International Baccalaureate Diploma Diploma
Pre-university Diploma
Based on an integrated curriculum
International admissions credential
Utilizes international standards • Infused with “globalism” to prepare students to live, compete and lead in an increasingly interdependent world
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How does one earn the IB How does one earn the IB Diploma?Diploma?
Take six courses, one from each subjectTake six courses, one from each subject
Take the six examsTake the six exams
Complete TOK, CAS and EEComplete TOK, CAS and EE
Accumulate at least 24 points out of a Accumulate at least 24 points out of a possible 42 points on the examspossible 42 points on the exams
• ( 3 additional points possible through( 3 additional points possible through TOK & EE)TOK & EE)
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Assessment in the IB Diploma Assessment in the IB Diploma ProgrammeProgramme
Underlying philosophyUnderlying philosophy To give students an opportunity To give students an opportunity to demonstrate what to demonstrate what
they knowthey know, rather than find out what they don’t , rather than find out what they don’t knowknow
How is this accomplished?How is this accomplished? Internal and External assessment, using established Internal and External assessment, using established
grading grading
criteriacriteria Assessment is criterion referenced Assessment is criterion referenced Assessment varies across the disciplinesAssessment varies across the disciplines
2009 – 10 District IB Exam Scores by Subject
Subject TotalStudents
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 % 4 or higher
English HL 116 0 4 61 48 3 0 0 97%
French SL 14 0 4 2 5 2 1 0 78%
Spanish SL 82 1 7 20 32 20 2 0 73%
History HL 129 1 13 35 58 19 3 0 82%
ITGS SL 43 0 3 17 19 3 1 0 90%
Biology SL 19 0 0 1 7 11 0 0 44%
Biology HL 56 0 0 2 23 22 9 0 45%
Chemistry HL 22 0 0 1 9 8 4 0 45%
Math Studies SL 65 8 21 18 15 2 1 0 96%
Mathematics SL 79 1 17 16 20 19 4 0 68%
Music SL 19 1 6 8 4 0 0 0 100%
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ADVANTAGESADVANTAGESResearch on the impact of IB Research on the impact of IB programsprograms
Studies conducted on the performance of IB students, the standards of the IB program and the effect of the implementation of the program on a school show that: IB Diploma students have higher
acceptance rates to colleges
IB Diploma students perform better in post-secondary education than their peers
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A “4” or higher on an IB exam is generally a A “4” or higher on an IB exam is generally a passing scorepassing score
Students may earn college credit for (HL) higher Students may earn college credit for (HL) higher level courses with scores of 4 or higherlevel courses with scores of 4 or higher
Each college determines the exact score it Each college determines the exact score it requires to earn college creditrequires to earn college credit
Some colleges allow college credit for some (SL) Some colleges allow college credit for some (SL) courses courses
Students should ask the admission counselor Students should ask the admission counselor what the university will count for college creditwhat the university will count for college credit
ADVANTAGES
College Credits
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Cost of the IB Programme
State pays for a portion of the subject area exams The district pays for the balance of the subject area
exams and a portion of the registration fee The parent pays the remainder of the registration fee
Parent fees for 2010:• $90.00 for full diploma students and first year test-
takers getting certificates in specific subjects• $135.00 for certificate students taking second year
exams
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WHAT NOW?
Visit the individual sessions of interest to you. Listen to the program specific information. Ask general questions for clarification. Make an appointment to have questions specific to your child answered. Talk with your child about their goal in two years. Research colleges of interest and their requirements. Make a decision based on information and what is best for your child.