Maria Lawson-Davenport Advanced Instruction Specialist Program Updates: Advanced Programs

Advanced Placement Program Overview College preparatory program with a focus on: – critical thinking – analysis & synthesis – evidence – multiple perspectives – clear written and verbal communications Research shows students who score 3 or higher – Perform well in college courses – Perform well overall in their first year of college – Are more likely to graduate in four years from college

Advanced Placement Program Overview Access to Opportunity TM – Targeted initiatives designed by College Board – Encourages schools to identify and break down barriers that prevent students from taking challenging course work – Promotes an “Open Door” policy for enrollment in AP courses – Open to students with a desire and motivation to fulfill coursework

Advanced Placement Course Enrollment School Year Total King’s Fork High School236 Lakeland High School80 Nansemond River High School301 Division617

Advanced Placement Enrollment & Test Takers CourseKFHSLHSNRHS EnrollmentTest-TakersEnrollmentTest-TakersEnrollmentTest-Takers AP English Language AP English Literature AP US History AP US Government AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics AP Calculus AP Statistics Other Virtual Virginia AP Courses

AP Exam Scores—King’s Fork High School CourseScores AP English Language AP English Literature04920 AP US History AP US Government AP Biology01310 AP Chemistry01200 AP Physics40100 Total

AP Exam Scores—Lakeland High School CourseScores AP English Language42410 AP English Literature02100 AP US History86110 AP US Government16211 AP Biology01000 AP Chemistry11010 AP Physics10000 AP Calculus20110 Other Virtual Virginia AP Courses Total

AP Exam Scores—Nansemond River High School CourseScores AP English Language AP English Literature AP US History AP US Government29710 AP Biology02420 AP Chemistry02000 AP Physics02000 AP Calculus Other Virtual Virginia AP Courses Total

Advanced Placement Scholars 18 AP Scholars – 3 or higher on three or more exams 4 AP Scholars with Honors – 3.25 average score and 3 or higher on four or more exams 3 AP Scholars with Distinction – 3.5 average score on all AP exams and scores of 3 or higher on 5 or more exams AP Scholars

Current Advanced Placement Enrollment CourseKFHSLHSNRHSTotal AP English Language AP English Literature AP US History AP US Government AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics0014 AP Calculus Other Virtual Virginia AP Courses 0055 Total

AP Next Steps Continue Enhanced Vertical Alignment Grades 6-12 Continued Focus on Rigor – Student Preparedness Utilize PSAT AP Potential data to assist in student enrollment Provide AP Training to all AP teachers prior to start of course Middle School Enriched Courses Utilize Virtual Virginia for courses not offered by SPS

SAT and ACT Results

SAT and ACT Overview SAT and ACT standardized tests use for college admission Nationwide predictor for college readiness SAT contains 3 categories: – Critical Reading – Mathematics – Writing ACT contains 4 categories: – English – Mathematics – Reading – Science

SAT Results

ACT Results

SAT/ACT Next Steps Provide information through guidance about changes to the SAT in March 2016 Provide SAT preparation sessions for students at minimal cost– Fall and Spring Provide training for core area teachers in assisting students in SAT/ACT preparation through classroom instruction Encourage students to use free SAT online tutoring program Encourage students in grades 8-11 to take the PSAT multiple times