At Oconomowoc High School

 Aims/Goals  Curriculum  Benefits  Cost  Preparation  Scheduling

OHS currently offers 10 courses across four subject areas

Developed by a committee composed of college faculty and AP teachers throughout the US Covers the information, skills, and assignments found in the corresponding college course. The Course Description for each discipline outlines the course content, describes the curricular goals of the subject, and provides sample examination questions AP teachers have the flexibility to determine how this content is presented

Developed by committees of college and AP high school faculty Administered each year in May Contain a free-response section (either essay or problem solving) and a section of multiple-choice questions. Scored on a scale 1-5 Students who perform well (usually a 3) may receive college credit and/or advanced standing

Through AP's college-level courses and exams, you can earn college credit and advanced placement, stand out in the admission process, and learn from some of the most skilled, dedicated, and inspiring teachers in the world.

 AP Examinations are approximately $89.00 per course

 Take the recommended PREP courses as outlined in the OHS Program Planning Guide

 Students may begin taking AP courses as a freshman (AP Human Geography) Semester 1Semester 2 Term 1Term 2Term 3Term 4 Block A Prep Literature & Composition I TC Intro to Engineering Design Block B Symphonic Band Mandarin 2 Block C Prep Geometry AP Human Geography Block D Prep Biology Broadfield PE Prep Speech

OHS currently offers 15 IB courses across six subject areas

Developed by a committee composed of university and secondary school teachers from around the world The curriculum and pedagogy focus on international perspectives of learning and teaching, while insisting that students fully explore their home culture and language Focus on skill development (how), evaluation and reflective learning

Developed by committees of university and secondary school faculty world-wide Written examinations in May, which are marked by external IB examiners Additional Assessment tasks, scored by OHS teachers and then moderated by external moderators Mostly free-response (either essay or problem solving) Scored on a scale 1-7 Students who perform well (usually a 4) may receive college credit and/or advanced standing

 6 IB Courses spanning at least 5 of the 6 subject areas  CORE  Commitment to developing creative, action and community service skills  Independent Research Paper  Theory of Knowledge class

 links and integrates courses to engage candidates in a well-rounded study of languages, sciences, mathematics, and humanities, along with involvement in their community; engages students in independent research and stimulates critical reflection of knowledge and experience.

Through IB courses and exams, you can earn college credit and advanced placement, stand out in the admission process, and learn from some of the most skilled, dedicated, and inspiring teachers in the world. IB is recognized as the leader in international education, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme fosters the knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable students to excel at the university level and beyond.

 IB Courses cost approximately $255 for the first course, $110 for each additional  IB Diploma Programme (6 courses and the core components) costs approximately $780

 Take the recommended PREP courses as outlined in the OHS Program Planning Guide

 Students may begin taking IB courses in their junior year Semester 1Semester 2 Term 1Term 2Term 3Term 4 Block A IB History of the Americas HL I Block B IB German SL I IB English HL I Block C IB Chemistry HL I Block D IB Math SL IB Theory of Knowledge I

 Colleges report no preference when considering IB or AP courses  Credit is awarded based on the curriculum and how closely it correlates to the course offered at the university  Colleges set IB Diploma holders apart in the admissions process and often award additional credit for students who successfully complete the IB Diploma

Which one is better?Which one is better for me?  AP  Focus on college course content  National curriculum  One final examination  Fewer topics – more depth  IB  Process & Skill based application focus  International curriculum  Multi-faceted assessment model  More topics – more breadth

OHS currently offers 5 courses for Pathway to Engineering

Collaboratively developed and updated by subject matter experts – including teachers, university educators, engineering professionals, and school administrators. PLTW’s hands-on, Activities-, Project-, Problem-Based comprehensive curriculum is aligned with relevant national standards Emphasize critical thinking, creativity, innovation and real-world problem solving.

Written final examinations at the end of each course, scored by OHS teachers using the PLTW grading criteria but the OHS grading scale. Students who perform well (earn a B or better) may receive college credit and/or advanced standing

A comprehensive curriculum package Opportunity for students to make the critical connections between STEM principles and solving the real challenges in our communities and the world. Through PLTW courses and exams, you can earn college credit and advanced placement, stand out in the admission process, and learn from some of the most skilled, dedicated, and inspiring teachers in the world.

 There are very few cost associated with the PLTW program ($10 lab fees)

 Take the recommended course sequencing as outlined in the OHS Program Planning Guide

 Students may begin taking PLTW courses in grade 9 Semester 1Semester 2 Term 1Term 2Term 3Term 4 Block A Block B TC Introduction to Engineering Design Block C Block D TC Introduction to Engineering Design

 Allows students to take a technical college course while in high school. The course uses the technical college’s curriculum and textbooks while being taught by a high school teacher. A student may earn both high school and technical college credit if they meet all the course competencies and earn a “C” or better in the course according to the Technical College Grading System.  Possible to earn technical college credit at no charge while in high school.  Students may take TC credits anytime during their high school career.

 This course of study allows students to experience a specially designed PLTW core while recognizing IB values and the needs of pre-engineering students

 A community and service program – this emphasises partnership and the principles of service learning  An approaches to learning course – this emphasises the development of transferrable skills  A reflective project - based on exploring the ethical dimensions associated with an issue related to the student’s career-related studies

 A convergence of knowledge acquisition and skill development  It is a framework that emphasizes critical, compassionate thinking  It engages students in application through project development and stimulates critical reflection of knowledge and experience  Preparation for college  College Credit

 All AP, IB, PLTW and TC courses are weighted.  Improves a student’s GPA and class rank

Current Freshmen considering the full IB Diploma or the IB- PLTW Career certificate  After creating a scheduling template (with parent signature), meet with Mrs. Schultz to finalize your sophomore schedule  Meetings must take place between April