1. An overview for potential Pre-AP(Honors) & AP students

2. The Advanced Studies Diploma is the highest academic honor offered at DHS. The benefits include earning college credit, increasing your ACT scores, and sitting on stage at graduation. Advanced Studies Diploma REQUIREMENTS  Pass 18 Pre-AP and AP classes with a grade of C or better. ◦ 4 Pre-AP & AP English classes ◦ 4 Pre-AP & AP Math classes ◦ 4 Pre-AP & AP Science classes ◦ 4 Pre-AP & AP Social Studies classes ◦ 2 additional Pre-AP & AP classes of your choice  Earn an overall 85 B average in all Pre-AP and AP classes. Remember : You MUST start this journey in 9 th -grade.

3.  Pre-AP English 1  Pre-AP English II  Pre-AP Geometry  Pre-AP Algebra II  Pre-AP Advanced Math 1  Pre-AP Calculus  Pre-AP Physical Science  Pre-AP Biology I  Pre-AP Chemistry I  Pre-AP Civics Pre-AP or HONORS classes are offered in core areas only …

4.  English ◦ AP Language & Composition ◦ AP Literature & Composition  STEM ◦ AP Calculus AB ◦ AP Statistics ◦ AP Biology II ◦ AP Chemistry II ◦ AP Computer Science Principles*  History & Social Sciences ◦ AP Human Geography ◦ AP US History ◦ AP World History ◦ AP Psychology *  World Languages & Cultures ◦ AP Spanish Language and Culture*  Arts ◦ AP Art History ◦ AP Studio Art (2-D) ◦ AP Music Theory

5. Grades 9 – 12: Gifted Independent Study Grades 10– 12: Gifted AP Art History Contact the teachers of gifted for more information: Leigh Baltazar lbaltazar@stcharles.k12.la.uslbaltazar@stcharles.k12.la.us Dawn Jacobi djacobi@stcharles.k12.la.usdjacobi@stcharles.k12.la.us

6. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS To enroll in a Pre-AP class at the freshman level, a student should …  submit the Intent to Enroll form  secure recommendations from two core teachers.  have earned an A or a B in the preceding class.  have a core GPA of 3.0.  submit a writing sample. Remember : THIS IS A FULL YEAR COMMITMENT!

7. Choice 1: Take Pre-AP and AP classes in your area(s) of strength and/or interest.  Students can take 1, 2, 3, or 4 Pre-AP courses.  Choices include: Pre-AP English 1, Pre-AP Geometry, Pre-AP Physical Science, and Pre-AP Civics. Choice 2: Pursue the Advanced Studies Diploma.  If a student is in Algebra 1 in 9 th grade and wants to take all  honors, he/she will also take Pre-AP Geometry.

8. Fall 1. Pre-AP English 1 2. Algebra 1 or other elective 3. Pre-AP Civics 4. PE 1 Spring 1. Band or another elective 2. Pre-AP Geometry 3. Pre-AP Physical Science 4. Independent Study (gifted only) or another elective Additional electives: Electives for 9 th -graders are somewhat limited and are listed in the DHS Course Catalog. Some suggestions are listed below: Spanish 1 or French 1 (Students in 4 honors classes can start foreign language studies in 9 th grade.) Basic Drafting Choir IBCA Art 1 Family and Consumer Sciences General Tech Talented Visual Arts Talented Drama Journey to Careers (If NOT in 4 honors classes)

9. Complete an Advanced Studies Intent to Enroll form at registration. Submit all materials by APRIL 29.  At registration: ◦ Select the Pre-AP classes in which you intend to enroll and complete all necessary parts of the application.  In early May: ◦ The Advanced Studies Team will review applications, recommendations, writing samples, and grades.  In late May: ◦ Placement letters will be mailed home.

10. No excuses … APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 29, 2016 APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 29, 2016

11. DHS Advanced Studies students are leaders and participants in all of the following and more: Sports: football, soccer, tennis, basketball, baseball, softball, swimming, wrestling Clubs: National Honor Society, Beta, Interact, Quiz Bowl, Mu Alpha Theta, ROTC, WISE, Culture Club, Rho Kappa, Newspaper, Yearbook, and Drama Club State, District, and Parish Honor Band and Honor Choir District and State Literary Rally participants and winners Pride of Destrehan Band DHS Indoor Percussion Desty DarlingsDHS Cheerleaders Student CouncilE-BoardPeer Tutors and Mentors DHS Choir, Show ChoirGirls & Boys State Kick Off MentorsScience Fair Young Authors Math CON Talented Art, Talented Theater, Talented Music Find your place...

12.  All information is available on the DHS website  Academics  Advanced Placement  Email an Advanced Studies Representative: ◦ Dawn Jacobi, AP & Gifted Math Teacher djacobi@stcharles.k12.la.us ◦ Kailyn Brabham, 9 th & 10 th grade Pre-AP math kbrabham@stcharles.k12.la.us