1. Advanced Academics Parent information meeting

2. What is Advanced Academics?
Mission: White Settlement ISD offers an advanced and challenging curriculum through an array of learning experiences that provide greater depth and complexity than found in the district’s core curriculum.
Program Elements:
Pre-Advanced Placement courses
Advanced Placement courses
Dual Credit courses
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program
Advanced Career and Technology courses
Project Lead the Way
College Entrance Exam Preparation
Credit by Exam administration

3. What is Pre-Advanced Placement?
Pre-AP is based on these premises:
All students can perform well at rigorous academic levels
We can prepare every student for higher intellectual engagement by starting the development of skills and acquisition of knowledge as early as possible
Thinking skills are aligned to AP thinking skills to help prepare a pathway for advanced academics options in subsequent courses
Grades are weighted differently than on-level courses for class ranking purposes

4. WSISD Mathematics Options
Grade 6
6th Grade Math
6th Grade STAAR
Grade 7
7th Grade Math
7th Grade STAAR
Grade 8
8th Grade Pre-Algebra
8th Grade STAAR
Grade 9
Algebra 1
Algebra 1 EOC
Grade 10
Geometry
Grade 11
Algebra 2
Grade 12
PAP Pre-Calculus, Algebraic Reasoning or
Advanced Quantitative Analysis, DC College Algebra and Trigonometry
Grade 6
PAP 6th Grade Math
6th Grade STAAR
Grade 7
PAP 7th Grade Math
8th Grade STAAR
Grade 8
Algebra 1
Algebra 1 EOC
Grade 9
Geometry or PAP Geometry
Grade 10
Algebra 2 or PAP Algebra 2
Grade 11
PAP Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, or
DC College Algebra and DC Trigonometry
Grade 12
AP Calculus, DC College Algebra or
DC Trigonometry

5. Pre-Advanced Placement Offerings
PAP 6th ELA
Springboard Curriculum
Must pass STAAR in 5th Grade
At least a 70 in 5th Grade ELA
Passing score to remain in the class
PAP 6th Math
6th Grade TEKS and
½ 7th Grade TEKS
Must pass STAAR in 5th Grade
At least a 70 in 5th Grade Math
Passing score to remain in the class

6. Pre-Advanced Placement Offerings
PAP 7th ELA
Springboard Curriculum
Enrollment guidelines currently being discussed
PAP 7th Math
½ 7th Grade TEKS
All 8th Grade TEKS
Enrollment guidelines currently being discussed
PAP 7th Writing
Springboard Curriculum
Enrollment guidelines currently being discussed
PAP 7th Science
Enrollment guidelines currently being discussed
PAP 7th Social Studies
Enrollment guidelines currently being discussed

7. Pre-Advanced Placement Contract
Choose which Pre-AP course or both
1st time below a Probation
2nd time below a 70 – Removal from Pre-AP class
A letter will be sent home for a parent signature. A student can only be on probation one time during the school year.
Contract requires both the student and parent signatures

8. Pre-Advanced Placement Common Questions
Must a student take Pre-AP courses in order to be prepared for college?
No, it is not required. Academic courses in WSISD offer appropriate instruction to prepare students for college or university work. Many WSISD students without Pre-AP and AP coursework successfully enroll in college and complete higher educations. In addition, many students find educational enrichment through the Career and Technology programs and endorsements offered at BHS.
2. What does open enrollment mean?
Open enrollment refers to courses open to any student who wishes to take on the additional challenge of this rigorous curriculum. This statement is based on the profound belief that all students can perform at rigorous academic levels. The second premise upon which Pre-AP is based is the belief that we can prepare every student for higher intellectual engagement by starting the development of
skills and acquisition of knowledge as early as possible. However, please take note of the Pre-AP course requirements and expectations listed on the Pre-AP commitment form. If Pre-AP classes are full, students will be selected based off criteria set by the school.

9. Pre-Advanced Placement Common Questions
3. Are there any special qualifications for taking a Pre-AP course?
White Settlement ISD offers open enrollment for Pre-AP courses. Any student with the guidance of parent, teacher and counselor can enroll for a Pre-AP course. However, it is strongly encouraged for parents and students to adhere to the Pre-AP guidelines and criteria. In addition to those guidelines, parents should take into consideration the following personal characteristics of a Pre-AP student:
A high interest level in the subject area
Ability to work well with others
Persistence in pursuing goals and a strong sense of responsibility
Good time management and the ability to balance outside activities.
Self motivated, organized, and the ability to become an independent learner
A desire to be academically successful and exhibits excellent study skills
Proficient oral and written communication skills

10. Pre-Advanced Placement Common Questions
4. How many Pre-AP courses should a student take?
Students are encouraged to take Pre-AP courses that are appropriate to their interests and academic strengths. The number of Pre-AP courses also varies with students’ motivation, self-discipline, and available time outside of school. Students are not expected to enroll in all Pre-AP courses and it is highly recommended to start with one or two courses and increase or decrease based on individual needs.
5. May students with disabilities enroll in Pre-AP?
Yes. ARD committee decisions regarding modifications or accommodations as well as 504 accommodations are permissible, but shall not change expectations or course content.

11. College Entrance Exams
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
SAT or ACT: Identified DUKE TIP students Voluntary; Students pay to participate
PSAT 8/9: Voluntary; Students pay to participate
PSAT 8/9: Voluntary; Students pay to participate

12. College Entrance Exams
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
SAT and /or ACT: Voluntary; Students pay to participate
TSI: Students who are not exempt and are interested in Dual Credit classes
Or plan to attend a Texas Public College or University
PSAT: Voluntary; Students pay to participate
PSAT: Voluntary; Students pay to participate
SAT and /or ACT: Voluntary; Students pay to participate
TSI: Students who are not exempt and are interested in Dual Credit classes
Or plan to attend a Texas Public College or University

13. Contact Information
Lea Duncan
Dean, College and Career Readiness