Advanced Placement & Dual Enrollment Night for Parents and Students January 28, 2019 WELCOME

Advanced Curriculum Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Dual Enrollment (Credit) Tri-County Tech English, math, psychology, social studies Anderson University Teacher Cadet Approved CTC courses *contact CTC for additional information

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

Amanda Blanton, Director of High School Engagement and Outreach Louise Elder, High School Outreach Resource Specialist

Advanced Placement

AP Program Philosophy 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 the admissions process.

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.

Wren HS AP Courses *AP Human Geography (9th) All AP courses are a year-long course (1 unit) and some require a semester course (lab) for a total of 1.5 units *AP Human Geography (9th) AP US History and Lab (11th) AP Biology and Lab (11th / 12th) AP Calculus and Lab (12th) AP English Literature (12th) AP English Language (11th) AP Studio Art (11th/12th) AP Psychology (12th) *require completion of diagnostic test and writing sample

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)

AP Program Advantages 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.) *https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement Improved writing skills and sharpened problem-solving techniques Develop study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work Extra Quality Point for GPA calculations

EXAMPLE Clemson University HS Course Score Course Credit Biology 3   4 BIOL 1100 & 1110 (10) Calculus AB MATH 1060 (4) English Language & Comp ENGL 1999 (3) 5 ENGL 1999 & 1030 (6) English Literature & Comp Human Geography GEOG 1010 (3) Psychology PSYC 2010 (3) Studio Art: 2-D Art/Drawing ELECT 0001 (3) ART 1030 (3) United States History HIST 1010 (3) HIST 1010 & 1020 (6)

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

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(s)? •Tell us about the typical work load.

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 can be transferable (Ex. Furman ONLY accepts courses with a score of “5”) 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. *A student should always check with a receiving college for transferability of college course credits.

Contact Info for AP Teachers AP Biology - Emily Boatwright, boatwrighte@apps.anderson1.org AP Calculus AB - Bill Clater, claterb@apps.anderson1.org AP English Language - Matthew Truesdale, truesdalem@apps.anderson1.org AP English Literature – Matthew Truesdale, truesdalem@apps.anderson1.org AP Psychology - Jaqueline Lee-Wood, leewoodj@apps.anderson1.org AP US History - Steven Foster, fosters@apps.anderson1.org

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