1. 2015 Honors, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Participation
Christie Finley
Director Of Secondary Programs
Julie Summers Megan Cobbs
AP Coordinator IB Coordinator
August 19, 2015

2. Building Student Capacity In Honors, AP and IB Courses
HCS Focus: To Increase Student Participation for Honors, AP and IB Courses
Open Enrollment in Honors and AP
Increased Outreach To Inform Parents And Students About Course Opportunities
Magnet Fair
I-Register Event
Student Invitations
Parent Contact

3. Advanced Placement Overview
Passing an AP exam can lead to college credit.
Unless a prerequisite is required, AP courses can be taken in different orders.
Rigorous work within the AP courses will prepare the students for college courses.

4. High School Honors Enrollment Continues To Grow

5. Diversity Of High School Honors Students Broadly Represents The District Population

6. Middle School Honors Enrollment Continues To Increase

7. The Racial Gap Continues to Decrease In Middle School Honors

8. AP Enrollment Continues To Grow In All Segments Of The District

9. IB Diploma Programme Enrollment
Megan Cobbs
IB Coordinator
August 19, 2015

10. Diploma Programme Overview
6 Courses And Exams Over 2 Years
Standard Level (SL)
Higher Level (HL)
Exam Score Scale 1-7
Theory Of Knowledge Essay
4,000 Word Extended Essay- Approximately 14 Pages
150 Community Service Hours
24 Total Points For Diploma

11. Diploma Programme Enrollment

12. 2015-2016 Career-Related Programme Enrollment

13. Diploma Programme Exams Taken

14. Diploma Programme Scholarships
2014 Graduates
100% Earned Scholarships
$140,000 Average Per Student
2015 Graduates
$220,000 Average Per Student

15. Steps To Ensure Student Success
AVID Programs In All High Schools (Honors/AP/IB Skills For Success)
AP And IB Parent, Student And Teacher Conferences Will Be Held For Each First Time AP Or IB High School Student During The First Nine Weeks Of School
AP Saturday Study Sessions (Social Studies Included This Year):
Located at Lee High School
HCS Transportation Provided For Students
Collaborative Planning Teams For AP Teachers
Honors Summer Camp – Summer 2016

16. Upcoming Informational Events
Magnet Fair : October 17th
Open Houses
8th Grade Magnet Day
Community Events
PTSA
CAFY
I Register Honors/ AP and IB Recruitment Fair – February 27th
Open Enrollment
Registration Kiosks Will Be Available