Advanced Placement & Dual Enrollment Night for Parents and Students

1. Advanced Placement &Dual Enrollment Night for Parents and Students January 30, 2012 WELCOME

2. Advanced Curriculum Opportunities • Advanced Placement (AP) • Dual Enrollment (Credit) • Tri-County Tech • Anderson University • University of SC

3. Objectives • Philosophy and structure of each program • Tests associated with each program • Success and advantages of each program • Costs associated with each program • Questions about each program

4. Advanced Placement

5. PhilosophyAdvanced Placement Program • AP students explore a depth and breadth of knowledge within a specific content. • AP students engage in intense discussions, solve problems collaboratively, and learn to write clearly and persuasively. • Student performance is measured by nationally standardized tests. • AP students are exposed to college level reading, writing, and critical thinking. • AP is well-known and strongly regarded by highly selective public and private colleges. • Successful AP students will stand out in theadmissions process.

6. Who Should Take AP Courses? • Students who have challenged themselves in Advanced/Honors courses in grades 8-11 • Motivated students who can learn new information quickly and apply it analytically • Students who are self-starters, organized, and curious about a subject. • Students seeking advanced standing in public and private universities both in and out of state.

7. AP Participation and Likelihood of College Graduation College Graduation Rate differences between “matched” AP and non-AP students* *Matched students are those who have similar family backgrounds and standardized test scores Source: Dougherty, Mellor & Jian, 2006

8. Wren HS AP CoursesAll AP courses have a year-long course and a required semester course (lab) for a total of 1.5 units • AP World History (10th) • AP US History (11th) • AP Biology (11th / 12th) • AP Chemistry (11th / 12th) • AP Studio Art (11th / 12th) • AP Calculus (12th) • AP English Literature (12th) • AP English Language (12th) • (1.5 units for BOTH English courses – must take both courses)

9. AP Program Assessment • Each AP course has an AP exam • AP exams provide students, parents, and colleges a standardized measure of what you know and how you can apply that knowledge to think critically • Colleges usually require a minimum of 3 or higher on an AP exam to earn college credit (a score of 3 on a 5 point scale is a “passing” score)

10. 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.) • Improved writing skills and sharpened problem-solving techniques. • Develop study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work. • Extra Quality Point for GPA calculations

11. Clemson University • Course Score Course Credit • Art Studio Drawing 3 4 5 ART 205 • Biology 3 BIO 103/105, BIO 104/106 4 5 BIO 110, 111 • Calculus AB 3 4 5 MTHSC 106 • Chemistry 3 4 CH 101 5 CH 101, 102 • English – Lit and Comp 3 4 ENGL 101 5 ENGL 101, 103 • U.S. History 3 HIST 101 4 5 HIST 101, 102 • World History 3 4 5 HIST 193

12. Wren AP Exam Success Rate by Subject 2010-11

13. Costs Associated with AP Program Fees • The State pays for all exam fees for the AP exams

14. Let’s Hear From the AP Teachers! • AP Teachers are certified by the state and must attend a rigorous AP institute to earn certification • What is an AP course like? • How does it differ from a College Prep (CP) or Honors (H) Course? • Tell us about the typical work load.

15. Dual Enrollment

16. Philosophy of Dual Enrollment 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

17. Wren HS Dual Credit Courses Courses Taught on WHS Campus by TCTC Professors English 101 / 102 (12th) Psychology 201 (12th) Sociology 101 (11th / 12th) Math 140 Probability and Statistics (12th) PSC 201 American Government (12th) ECO 210 Macroeconomics (12th) Music Appreciation (11th / 12th) Education 101 Teacher Cadets (12th) (Anderson University) (taught by WHS teacher) Courses Taught Online History 101 / 102 (Western Civilization) (11th / 12th) CPT 170 Microcomputer Applications (11th / 12th) CPT 270 Adv. Microcomputer Applications (11th / 12th) Speech 205 (12th)

18. ProjectLead The Way Engineering :

19. College Credit for PLTW Engineering Courses • Transcripted dual credit is granted if a 70 or above is made on final exam and the class grade is a 85 or better. Cost $150-200 per course.  21 total hours is available. Instructors will handle application process for eligible students. • 12th grade course is in the process of attaining AP Certification, AP Board will finalize in May.  All classes get Honors credit.  Biomedical Science: • All 4 courses can earn DC through the Missouri University of Science and Technology

20. Cost of Dual Credit Courses Tuition runs around $450 / course plus books The cost is approximately $450 for two courses plus books with Lottery Tuition Assistance for students who take 2 dual credit courses in a semester.

21. Dual Credit Analysis • 97% of students had a grade of A, B, or C • 85% of the students had either an A or a B.

22. Required Assessment College Entrance Exam for Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) • TCTC requires a college placement Test - COMPASS • Test Site = TCTC and/or home high school • Cost : FREE Test Dates: • WHS: Varies (Set up by TCTC) • Pendleton Campus: M-TH 8-5, F 8-12 • Easley Campus: Tues. 2-5pm • Anderson Campus: Fri 8-12

23. AdvantagesDual Enrollment Program • Dual Credit Courses are transferable to all in-state public colleges, some out-of-state public colleges, and a few private colleges. • Improved writing skills and sharpened problem-solving techniques. • Develop study habits necessary for tackling college course work. • No national standardized test to determine credit – begin college transcript in high school. • Extra Quality Point for GPA calculations.

24. Let’s Hear From the Dual Enrollment Representative Leigh Colombo

25. Dual Enrollment Vs. Advanced Placement

26. Time to Degree: AP vs. Dual Enrollment and Non-AP Students who scored a 2 or higher on an AP Exam were more likely than other students to earn a bachelor’s degree within 4 years. Source: Hargrove, Godin & Dodd (2007)

27. Benefits of AP and Dual Enrollment 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 • AP Courses generally considered to be more rigorous and are FREE. • Additional Quality Point for GPA calculation • 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. • Additional Quality Point for GPA calculation *A student should always check with a receiving college for transferability of college course credits.

28. QUESTIONS