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

3. 2014-2015 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

4. 2014-2015 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

5. Advanced Placement Course Enrollment 2014-2015 School Year Total King’s Fork High School236 Lakeland High School80 Nansemond River High School301 Division617

6. 2014-2015 Advanced Placement Enrollment & Test Takers CourseKFHSLHSNRHS EnrollmentTest-TakersEnrollmentTest-TakersEnrollmentTest-Takers AP English Language4420191176 55 AP English Literature54156346 32 AP US History41 211627 21 AP US Government7743191152 19 AP Biology1051122 8 AP Chemistry001315 2 AP Physics003122 9 AP Calculus1054439 11 AP Statistics001000 Other Virtual Virginia AP Courses 005320

7. 2014-2015 AP Exam Scores—King’s Fork High School CourseScores 12345 AP English Language161030 AP English Literature04920 AP US History1615910 AP US Government2151268 AP Biology01310 AP Chemistry01200 AP Physics40100 Total234246138

8. 2014-2015 AP Exam Scores—Lakeland High School CourseScores 12345 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 20000 Total2018951

9. 2014-2015 AP Exam Scores—Nansemond River High School CourseScores 12345 AP English Language3162664 AP English Literature1141232 AP US History261120 AP US Government29710 AP Biology02420 AP Chemistry02000 AP Physics02000 AP Calculus100100 Other Virtual Virginia AP Courses 00001 Total205163177

10. 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 2014-2015 AP Scholars

11. Current Advanced Placement Enrollment 2015-2016 CourseKFHSLHSNRHSTotal AP English Language2795490 AP English Literature 18 171853 AP US History30132063 AP US Government2895491 AP Biology702330 AP Chemistry811726 AP Physics0014 AP Calculus1184968 Other Virtual Virginia AP Courses 0055 Total12957254440

12. AP Next Steps 2015-2016 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

13. 2014-2015 SAT and ACT Results

14. 2014-2015 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

15. 2014-2015 SAT Results

16. 2014-2015 ACT Results

17. SAT/ACT Next Steps 2015-2016 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