1. Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate (IB) Dual Credit / Early College
January 2017

2. Objectives SPHS Advanced Studies Philosophy AP / IB / DC: Questions
Structure and scheduling
Assessments
Success and advantages
Costs
Questions

3. SPHS Adv. Studies Philosophy
Open Enrollment
ALL students with the pre-requisites and skills necessary for success are encouraged to enroll in advanced courses
All programs and courses are valued at SPHS
Students should make decisions for AP/IB/DC courses based on strengths, weaknesses, learning and testing styles, and their goals

4. Advanced Placement

5. AP Philosophy Individual courses for areas of strength
Study subjects in greater depth and detail
National standards
Demonstrate readiness for college

6. AP Courses and Schedules *courses must have a minimum of 15 students
1st semester
2nd semester
AP Language (11th) paired with
AP U.S. History (11th)
AP Literature (12th) paired with
AP European History (12th)
Calculus Honors
Biology 2 Honors
Chemistry 2 Honors
Art 4 Honors
A/B day
AP Psychology
AP American Government & Politics
AP Calculus AB or BC
AP Statistics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Art

7. AP Assessment AP score of 1-5 based only on May AP exam
Multiple choice
Short answer
Essay
Timed
Most colleges require AP score of 3 or higher to earn college credit
Must take the AP exam to get the higher GPA weighting
Do not have to take the AP course to take the AP exam

8. AP District Success Rate
Year
Students
Exams
Scores 3-5 (number)
Scores 3-5 (percentage)
2012
420
722
296
41%
2013
524
893
316
35%
2014
688
1,110
304
27%
2015
761
1,267
444
2016
717
1,225
454
37%

9. AP Advantages Higher GPA weighting
College credit awarded (with acceptable scores)
Preparation for college level work in the subject area
No cost

10. Costs Associated with AP
The State of SC pays for all
exam fees for AP exams.

11. International Baccalaureate

12. 2 year program with additional core components: TOK, EE, CAS
IB Philosophy
2 year program with additional core components: TOK, EE, CAS
Range and depth within subjects, integration among subjects and international perspectives
International standards
with ability to earn the
internationally-recognized IB Diploma
Knowledge and skills for success in the college environment
Presentation Title recommended size is 20 point Trebuchet, all caps.
Minimum Title size:18 point Trebuchet, all caps. Can be stacked in two lines if necessary.
Maximum Title size 24 point Trebuchet, all caps.

13. IB Courses Courses taught over a two-year period
English ---- paired History of the Americas
Math Studies ---- paired Biology
Math Chemistry
Theater ---- paired Spanish ab initio
Psychology Spanish
Presentation Title recommended size is 20 point Trebuchet, all caps.
Minimum Title size:18 point Trebuchet, all caps. Can be stacked in two lines if necessary.
Maximum Title size 24 point Trebuchet, all caps.
Some courses allow for student choice of Standard Level or
Higher Level to customize program to strengths and weaknesses.

14. IB - Course vs. Full Diploma
Can also take only 2 IB courses or 4 IB courses (which can be supplemented with AP or dual credit courses as scheduling allows)
These are IB COURSE students,
not full diploma program
No additional core components (TOK, EE, CAS)
or support structures

15. IB Assessment Underlying philosophy: to give students an opportunity
to demonstrate what they know,
rather than find out what they don’t know.
IB score of 1-7 based on May (senior year) IB exams AND additional assessed components within each course
Exams: Short answer Add. components: presentations
Essay labs
Timed written work
projects
Most colleges require IB score of 4 or higher in
Higher Level courses to earn college credit
Must complete all assessed components to get the
higher GPA weighting
Presentation Title recommended size is 20 point Trebuchet, all caps.
Minimum Title size:18 point Trebuchet, all caps. Can be stacked in two lines if necessary.
Maximum Title size 24 point Trebuchet, all caps.

16. IB District Success Rate
Year
Students
Exams
Scores 4-7
(number)
(percentage)
2012
231
554
374
68%
2013
239
631
365
60%
2014
215
617
443
72%
2015
178
415
309
74%
2016
146
442
324
73%

17. IB ADVANTAGES Higher GPA weighting
College credit awarded in Higher Level courses (with acceptable scores)
Students “place out” of Standard Level classes with
placement exam (Math, Foreign Language, etc.)
Writing and research skills, critical-thinking skills
Soft skills such as collaboration, time management, etc.
Presentation Title recommended size is 20 point Trebuchet, all caps.
Minimum Title size:18 point Trebuchet, all caps. Can be stacked in two lines if necessary.
Maximum Title size 24 point Trebuchet, all caps.

18. Cost of the IB Program
The parent pays a portion of the registration fee:
$105.00* flat fee for full diploma students
or course students
The state of SC and Rock Hill School District pay for the remainder of the registration fee and the subject area exam fees.
*cost subject to change

19. Example Comparison: AP and IB English
AP English Lang
(11th year awarded
Eng. 101)
AP English Lit
(12th year awarded
Eng. 102)
IB English HL
(11th/12th years
awarded Eng. 101
and Eng. 102)
Generally same college credit awarded; same GPA weighting
So examine learning style and testing style of each course
IB: 2 Paper/Pencil Exams;
Oral Commentary; Oral presentation; Written Essays
*Portfolio of your work*
AP: 1 Paper/Pencil Exam (multiple choice; short answer; essay)

20. Dual Credit

21. Philosophy of Dual Credit Courses
Complete college-level courses while still enrolled in high school
Earn dual credit (high school and college credit) because courses include both college and high school requirements

22. Dual Credit Courses 4 Year Transfer
English 101 and 102, USC-L
Psychology 101, USC-L
Criminal Justice 101, USC-L
Teacher Cadet 101, Winthrop
Project Lead the Way Courses, USC

23. Requirements for Dual Credit
USC-L classes
3.0 cumulative GPA
Teacher Cadet 101, WU
Overall 3.0 GPA or higher, teacher recommendation, and application

24. Project Lead The Way University of South Carolina
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Digital Electronics

25. College Credit for PLTW Engineering Courses
At end of each PLTW course, register to USC.
Student must have an 1100 SAT or overall B average in high school to register.
Student must take the PLTW College Exam and score a 70 or above.
Student earns Dual Credit weighting for the PLTW course IF these qualifications are met.

26. Dual Credit Assessment
Credit is earned based on the overall grade
in the course
Assignments and assessments are given as they are in the course taught on the college campus
Starts a college transcript

27. Dual Credit Advantages
Higher GPA weighting
Credit earned is not dependent upon
a score from a national/international exam
Dual Credit courses in core areas are transferable to all in-state public colleges, some out-of-state public colleges, and a few private colleges
(Check with your college of interest
to see how courses transfer)
Certain circumstances result in little to no cost,
especially compared to the $ cost
for courses at the colleges

28. Dual Credit Costs USC-Lancaster (each course)
$ for 3-hour course or possibly eligible for no cost if
student takes 6 hrs/sem
(Lottery Tuition)
Cost of textbooks
Winthrop $
University of South Carolina
$ each course PLTW
COSTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

29. Cost: When Do I Pay? USC-L and Winthrop:
Students register before the course begins.
Money is due before the course begins; each school will provide those deadlines.
USC (PLTW Engineering courses):
At the end of the course
student registers to USC, takes EOC college exam and money is due

30. What if we still can’t decide?
Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Hall
Meetings can be arranged with individual subject teachers
Sit in on a class or classes
Talk with current students or alumni

31. QUESTIONS? Thank you for your time! Please browse the subject tables
and ask questions to any of the
representatives here tonight
Thank you for your time!