2018-2019 Course Planning and Advanced Academics

Agenda Introductions Course Selection Timeline Factors to consider Advanced Academics at Washburn at Local colleges Questions

People to Know! Advanced Academic Coordinator Counselors Works With Last Names Loretta Collins A-D Herb Crowell E-J Amy Webster K-M John Pemberton N-Sa Teresa Savage Sc-Z Advanced Academic Coordinator Aaron Percy

Timeline Course Offering Info Sessions for families: Thursday, January 18 Student Course Information with Teachers: Wednesday, January 17 Registration with Counselors: January 30- March 2 Check course requests on student portal Last day to change course requests: June 8

Factors to consider Graduation requirements College and Career plans Course load rigor (academic challenge) Learning environment Student interest Life balance

Student-Centered Decisions

Graduation Requirements English: 4 years (4 credits) Social Studies: 3.5 years (3.5 credits) Math: 3 years (3 credits) Science: 3 years (3 credits) Physical Education: 1 semester (.5 credits) Health: 1 semester (.5 credits) Fine Arts: 1 year (1 credits)

Course Selection Sample

Advanced Academics Washburn Honors Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate (IB) CIS – MCTC partnership Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Local colleges Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) Grade 10 – Career & Tech Ed courses Grade 11 & 12 – part time or full time student

AP and IB Comparison IB AP International standard of excellence 2 year well rounded education program with 6 areas of study, an extended essay, and Theory of Knowledge course Comprehensive curriculum of college level work IB scores based on classroom work and IB external exams IB exams are all short answer or essay Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) courses offered Students can earn the full IB Diploma National standard of excellence Consists of independent courses College level courses AP score based solely on AP exam AP exams are multiple choice and short answer or essay Any student may take an AP exam Students earn credit in individual courses

Current Reality 2017-2018 IB/AP Passing rates 2014-15: % of IB testing students earning a Credit Eligible score: 70.1% 2015-16: % of IB testing students earning a Credit Eligible Score: 73.0% 2016-17: % of IB testing students earning a Credit Eligible Score: 70.0% AP Geography exam passing rate (scoring 3,4,5) WHS 68% Nation 48% AP US History exam passing rate (scoring 3,4,5) WHS 64% Nation 49%

Advanced Placement (AP) AP required to use Collegeboard designed curriculum Pace of course is more intense than standard course College level reading and comprehension required Preparation for IB and college coursework Potential college credit Classes offered at Washburn: AP Human Geography (9th grade) AP English Literature and Comp (10th grade) AP US History (10th grade) AP Statistics (10-12 grades) Testing in May (score range:1-5)

What is IB? Rigorous, international, integrated program that strives to create well rounded and well educated individuals Balance of breadth and depth At WHS We have an open door program. Classes are open to all students who would like to challenge themselves with high level, rigorous course work.

What IB courses exist? Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 English World Languages Language and Literature HL Group 2 World Languages Spanish SL and HL French SL and HL Group 3 History History SL History HL Group 4 Science Physics SL Chemistry SL Biology SL or HL Environmental Systems & Societies SL* Sports Exercise +Health Science SL Group 5 Mathematics Math Studies SL Math SL Math HL Group 6 The Arts & Electives Visual Arts SL or HL Music SL or another subject from any group!

IB Certificate One or more IB Courses Earn a passing grade in each course Complete all internal assessments for each course May exams Participation in the May exams

IB Washburn medallion At least 2 HL or SL Courses Earn a passing grade in each course Complete all internal assessments for each course TOK (Theory of Knowledge) Earn a passing grade in the course Complete the TOK Essay Complete the TOK Presentation CAS (Creativity, Activity & Service) Enter Goals online Enter completed hours online with supervisors name, email, and phone number Enter a reflection for each activity May exams Participation in the May exams Email the IB office to request scores to be sent to the college of your choice

IB Diploma Candidate 3 HL and 3 SL Courses (Max 4 HL) Earn a passing grade in each course Complete all internal assessments for each course EE (Extended Essay) Choose a Teacher Advisor in January of your Junior year Read the Guide Research! Draft due: August your senior year Final due: January your Senior year TOK (Theory of Knowledge) Earn a passing grade in the course Complete the TOK Essay Complete the TOK Presentation CAS (Creativity, Activity & Service) Enter Goals online Enter completed hours online with supervisors name, email, and phone number Enter a reflection for each activity May exams Participation in the May exams Email the IB office to request scores to be sent to the college of your choice

Extended Essay (EE) 4000 word investigation into a student chosen academic subject Must follow strict academic investigation in line with university expectations Guided by supervisor Externally assessed Chance to develop an interest / academic depth

Theory of knowledge (ToK) Class with philosophical investigation based around 2 key questions… What do I Know? How do I know it? Assessment 1 essay from a selection prescribed by IB 1 presentation – subject chosen by student

Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) Extracurricular learning component of the IB Diploma Program Continuous over 18 months Creativity -- plays, painting, literary choreography, music lessons leading to a performance given to the community, art classes, visiting art museums Activity -- sports (school or elsewhere) kickboxing, sailing, weightlifting, weight control activities, jogging, running a 5K, skating, rock climbing, etc… Service -- tutoring, nursing home visits, service-oriented clubs, Amigos, election judging, big brother/sister, etc…

Sample IB Diploma Candidate Student Schedule Junior Year Senior Year IB SL Spanish V IB HL Spanish VI IB HL Language & Literature, y 1 IB HL Language & Literature, y 2 IB SL History IB HL History, y 2 IB SL Math, y 1 IB SL Math, y 2 IB SL Biology IB SL ESS Elective/ T.O.K. T.O.K./ Elective If zero hour is taken – possible elective

Other Options Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Universities and colleges throughout Minnesota offer college credit recognition to students who complete PLTW foundational courses and specialty courses from certified high schools. Students must earn a class grade of 85% or higher, taken the college credit exam with a passing grade of at least 70%. CLEP Exams CLEP offers 33 exams in five subject areas, covering material taught in courses that you may generally take in your first two years of college. By passing a CLEP exam, you can earn 3 or more college credits. Exams cost $80 MCTC Intro Stats college credit course: Mr. Selvaag http://www.mnpltw.org/parents-students/college-credit/

PSEO The Minnesota Legislature created Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) programs in 1985 to promote rigorous course taking and improve student transitions to postsecondary education. PSEO allows high school juniors, seniors and some sophomores to take college courses.

Why PSEO? Students in PSEO prefer the learning environment of being on a college campus. Students prefer the independence and flexibility of their “college schedule.” Students can receive both high school and college credit. Example: Taking a 4 credit English course at the U of MN will earn the student those 4 credits AND 1.0 credit of English at Washburn.

Considerations for PSEO High School PSEO You are learning with your peers You are learning with young adults and adults Your classes are within your high school building. You know how to get there. Your classes will be in different locations on a college campus. You need to figure out logistics of how to get there and back home. Teachers approach you if they believe you need assistance Professors typically expect you to initiate contact if you need assistance Testing is frequent and covers small amounts of material Testing is often infrequent and cumulative, covering large amounts of material

Local PSEO Programs University of Minnesota Minneapolis Community and Technical College Normandale Community College North Central University Concordia St. Katherine’s Hamline Macalester Bethel McNally Smith St. Paul College Northwestern MCAD Dunwoody

University of Minnesota Application deadline March 31 (One enrollment period for year) GPA, course rigor Typical Enrollee: 3.92 GPA 1,100 applicants 55% admitted Basic form must be completed on-line but additional paperwork must be picked up in counseling office and turned in to the U of M: Instructions Balance Sheet PSEO notice Requires counselor sign-off Placement testing for Math and World Language after admission Science classes usually have a high school pre-requisite Optional PSEO Info Sessions: Feb 19, March 1 or March 6 Deadline to apply is April 6

Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) June 1st / December 1st deadlines Juniors: Top 1/3 of class or 3.0 GPA Seniors: Top ½ of class or 2.5 GPA Pass the Accuplacer Test Application is on-line only: pick-up instructions and other materials in counseling office. Courses in Nursing, Air Traffic Control, Audio Production, Cinema, Video Arts, Photography are not available to PSEO students.

Normandale Community College Application deadline: July 1st and Dec. 1st Juniors: Top 1/3 of class Seniors: Top ½ of class Pick-up application in counseling office and mail in with transcript and counselor signed form.

Sample PSEO Junior Schedule (Fall Semester) Title Dept Credits Days Times Microeconomics Econ 4 M,W,F MW F 10:10-11:00 F: 8:00-8:50 German 1022 German M,T,W,Th,F 9:05-9:55 PE – volleyball PE 1 MW 8:00-8:50 PE – conditioning T,Th 10:10-11:00 At Washburn IB HL Lang & Lit Health 1 Varsity Choir Eng Health Art .5 Mon-Fri Period 5 Period 6 Period 7

Articulation Examples University of Minnesota Accepts IB Higher Level scores of 5 or above for credits (8 cr) Accepts AP scores of 3 or above for credit (3-4 cr) Accepts some CLEP scores of 60 or above for credit ( 3-4 cr) Accepts PSEO credits MNSCU schools (i.e. St. Cloud, Mankato, Winona) Accept IB Higher Level scores of 4 or above for 3 credits. Accept IB Standard Level scores of 4 or above for 2 credits. Accept AP scores of 3 or above for credit (3 cr) Accept all CLEP scores of 50 or above for credit (3 cr) Accept PSEO credits

Helpful Resources WHS teachers, counselors, IB Coordinator WHS course catalog Departmental course sequence flow chart WHS website; elective course videos