1. The Advanced Placement/AP A+ College Ready Program at Sparkman High School 2009-2010

2. Madison County and Huntsville City Schools are participating in the program. Sparkman HS, Buckhorn HS, Hazel Green HS, Madison County HS, New Hope HS, Columbia HS, Huntsville HS, Lee HS, Butler HS, and J.O. Johnson HS were selected to participate. Local business and industry are the primary funding sources of this grant to increase interest and expertise in upper level math and science. The National Math and Science Initiative promotes this partnership for academic excellence.

3. A+ College Ready Advanced Placement Local Corporate Donors Boeing Science Applications International Corporation RCB Bank AZ Technology Redstone Federal Credit Union System Studies and Simulation, Inc. ERC, Inc. Compass Bank Belzon First Commercial Bank Public FA, Inc. Will technology, Inc. Westar COLSA Corporation

4. A+ College Ready Advanced Placement Statewide Funders Alabama Power Foundation Regions Bank National Math and Science Initiative

5. A+ College Ready Advanced Placement National Funders ExxonMobil Corporation Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Michael and Dell Foundation

6. An AP course is an introductory college level course taught as a high school course. Critical thinking and writing are stressed. Students must take the AP Exam administered nationally in May. The exam fee is paid by the grant. Students may receive college credit for each qualifying exam score of 3 or better.

7. AP and College success Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a bachelor’s degree in four years or less. * *Source: Camara, Wayne,(2003) College Persistence, Graduation and Remediation, College Board Research Notes, (RN-19)New York. Why take AP courses?

8. Stand out in the college admissions process. Source: National Association of College Admissions Counselors, 2004-2005 State of College Admission Survey

9. College Ready Goals 1.Increase AP enrollment in math, science and English by recruiting AP potential students identified by the PSAT test. 2.Increase the number students earning qualifying scores (3, 4, 5) on College Board’s AP exams in those subjects by: – Flexible scheduling for optimal success – Student study sessions and at least 3 Saturday seminars – AP training for teachers for 5 consecutive summers – Laying the Foundation training for 6th – 12 th teachers annually – Saturday seminars for teachers 3.Increase the number of students attending and graduating from college with degrees in math and science.

11. AP Exams Taken in English, Math, and Science at 10 Dallas ISD Incentive Schools

12. High Schools - 10 Jr/Sr Enrollment - 8490 Minority Enrollment – 88% AP Qualifying Scores in English, Math, and Science at 10 Dallas ISD Incentive Schools

13. Continued AP Courses 1.AP English Language and Composition 11 th gr 2.AP English Literature and Composition 12 th gr 3.AP Calculus AB 4.AP Chemistry 5.AP US Government & Politics Added AP Courses 1.AP Biology 2.AP Physics C –Mechanics 3.AP Physics C-Electricity & Magnetism 4.AP Computer Science A 5.AP US History

14. Pre-AP Courses for 2009-2010 1.Pre-AP English 10 2.Pre-AP History 10 3.Pre-AP Geometry 4.Pre-AP Algebra 2 Trig 5.Pre-AP Pre-Calculus 6.Pre-AP Pre-Calculus for Engineers 7.Pre-AP Chemistry 8.Pre-AP Anatomy & Physiology

15. $$ Free College Credit $$ AP CourseAuburn University $243/hr University Alabama UAH $272/hr UAB AP English 11 AP score 4 = 3 hrs AP score 5 = 6 hrs AP score 3 = 3 hrs AP score 4 or 5 = 6 hrs AP score 4 = 3 hrs AP score 5 = 6 hrs AP English 12 AP score 4 = 3 hrs AP score 5 = 6 hrs AP score 3 = 3hrs AP score 4 = 3 hrs AP score 3 = 3 hrs AP score 4 or 5 = 6 hrs AP score 4 = 3 hrs AP Calculus AB AP score 3 = 7 hrs AP score 4 = 7 hrs AP score 5 = 7 hrs AP score 3 = 4 hrs AP score 4 or 5 = 4 hrs AP score 3 = 3 hrs AP score 4 = 4 hrs AP Biology AP score 3 = 4 hrs AP score 4 = 8 hrs AP score 5 = 8 hrs AP score 3 = 8 hrs AP score 4 = 8 hrs AP score 3= 4hrs AP score 4 or 5 = 8 hrs AP score 4 = 4 hrs AP Chemistry AP score 4 = 4 hrs AP score 5 = 8 hrs AP score 3 = 4 hrs AP score 4 = 4 hrs AP score 5 = 8 hrs AP score 3 or higher = 8 hrs AP score 4 = 6 hrs AP score 5 = 8 hrs AP Physics C Mechanics AP score 4 = 4 hrs AP score 5 = 4 hrs AP score 3 = 3 hrs AP score 4 or higher = 4 or 8 hrs AP score 4 = 4 hrs AP Computer Science A AP score 4 = 3 hrs AP score 5 = 3 hrs AP score 4 = 4 hrs AP score 3 = 3 hrs AP score 4 or 5 = 3 hrs AP score 3 = 4 hrs

16. Information about AP credit and placement policies at many colleges and universities is available at the College Board’s web site: 1.Go to www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy.www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy 2. Type in the name of the college or university whose AP policy you want to view (or browse by letter of the alphabet). 3. You will see two things for each school that has provided their AP credit policy information: A link to the college’s own Web page that details its AP credit and placement policies A statement by the college or university about their AP policy. Information about AP credit and placement policies at many colleges and universities is available at the College Board’s web site: 1.Go to www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy.www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy 2. Type in the name of the college or university whose AP policy you want to view (or browse by letter of the alphabet). 3. You will see two things for each school that has provided their AP credit policy information: A link to the college’s own Web page that details its AP credit and placement policies A statement by the college or university about their AP policy. AP Credit Policy Information

17. Honors Courses vs. Pre-AP Courses Accelerated content Emphasis on writing Qualifying test for English and History Weighted 5 points Teaching strategies and student outcomes prepare students for the rigor of AP courses. Students practice thinking, reasoning, problem solving, application, and writing. Weighted 5 points No qualifying test

18. English Courses  English 10 or Pre-AP English 10  English 11 or AP English 11  English 12 or AP English 12 Science Courses  Anatomy & Physiology or Pre-AP Anatomy & Physiology  AP Biology  Chemistry or Pre-AP Chemistry  AP Chemistry  AP Physics

19. Math Courses  Geometry or Pre-AP Geometry  Algebra 2 w/trig or Pre-AP Algebra 2 w/trig  Pre-AP Pre-Calculus  AP Calculus History Courses  US History 10 or Pre-AP US History 10  US History 11 or AP US History 11  Government.5 /Economics.5 or AP Government 1 and Economics.5

20. Students Colleges will see that students take courses with rigor Pre-AP courses weighted 5pts and AP courses weighted 10 pts For each qualifying AP exam score (3 or better) student receives $100 Opportunity for free college credit Teachers College Board training and support Opportunity to team teach Teacher receives $100 for each AP student receiving a qualifying score.

21. 10 th Grade Sample Schedule Both Semesters 1.Pre-AP Eng 10 A-schedule Pre-AP Hist 10 B-schedule team teaching 2.Pre-AP Geo A-schedule Pre-AP Alg 2 trig B-schedule team teaching 3. General Chemistry Block Schedule 4. Conditioning PE Block Schedule 1.Pre-AP Eng 10 A-schedule Pre-AP Hist 10 B-schedule team teaching 2.Pre-AP Geo A-schedule Pre-AP Alg 2 trig B-schedule team teaching 3. General Chemistry Block Schedule 4. Conditioning PE Block Schedule Spring Semester 1.Pre-AP Eng 10 A-schedule Pre-AP Hist 10 B-schedule team teaching 2.Pre-AP Geo A-schedule Pre-AP Alg 2 trig B-schedule team teaching 3. Health 9 wks/Computer 9 wks Block Schedule 4.Conditioning PE Block Schedule 1.Pre-AP Eng 10 A-schedule Pre-AP Hist 10 B-schedule team teaching 2.Pre-AP Geo A-schedule Pre-AP Alg 2 trig B-schedule team teaching 3. Health 9 wks/Computer 9 wks Block Schedule 4.Conditioning PE Block Schedule Fall Semester

22. 10 th Grade Alternating A/B 1 st Semester Week 1 MonTuesWedThurFri Pre-AP Eng 10 Pre-AP Hist 10 Pre-AP Eng 10 Pre-AP Hist 10 Pre-AP Eng 10 Pre-AP Geo Pre-AP Alg 2 trig Pre-AP Geo Pre-AP Alg 2 trig Pre-AP Geo Gen Chem Gen Chem Gen Chem Gen Chem Gen Chem Cond PE Week 2 MonTuesWedThurFri Pre-AP Hist 10 Pre-AP Eng 10 Pre-AP Hist 10 Pre-AP Eng 10 Pre-AP Hist 10 Pre-AP Alg 2 trig Pre-AP Geo Pre-AP Alg 2 trig Pre-AP Geo Pre-AP Alg 2 trig Gen Chem Gen Chem Gen Chem Gen Chem Gen Chem Cond PE

23. 11 th Grade Sample Schedule Both Semesters Fall Semester 1.AP Eng 11 A-schedule AP Hist 11 B-schedule team teaching 2. Pre-AP Pre-Cal A schedule AP Computer Science B schedule individual course scheduling 3.Physics Block Schedule 4. Honors Great Wars Block Schedule 1.AP Eng 11 A-schedule AP Hist 11 B-schedule team teaching 2. Pre-AP Pre-Cal A schedule AP Computer Science B schedule individual course scheduling 3.Physics Block Schedule 4. Honors Great Wars Block Schedule Spring Semester 1.AP Eng 11 A-schedule AP Hist 11 B-schedule team teaching 2.Pre-AP Pre-Cal A schedule AP Computer Science B schedule individual course scheduling 3.Psychology Block Schedule 4.Conditioning PE Block Schedule 1.AP Eng 11 A-schedule AP Hist 11 B-schedule team teaching 2.Pre-AP Pre-Cal A schedule AP Computer Science B schedule individual course scheduling 3.Psychology Block Schedule 4.Conditioning PE Block Schedule

24. 11 th Grade Alternating A/B 1 st Semester Week 1 MonTuesWedThurFri AP Eng 11 AP Hist 11 AP Eng 11 AP Hist 11 AP Eng 11 Pre-AP Precal AP Comp Sci Pre-AP Precal AP Comp Sci Pre-A Precal Physics GL Honors Great Wars Week 2 MonTuesWedThurFri AP Hist 11 AP Eng 11 AP Hist 11 AP Eng 11 AP Hist 11 AP Comp Sci Pre-AP Precal AP Comp Sci Pre-AP Precal AP Comp Sci Physics GL Honors Great Wars

25. 9 th Registration Timeline Feb 6th Parents may begin to schedule their student’s TAP Conference through their TAP teacher Feb 11 th Student registration orientation 1 st period at S9GS & get materials Feb 12 th Pre-Registration Expo for 9 th grade Exhibits 5:00-7:00 Q & A 6:00-7:00 Feb 17-27 TAP Conferences at S9GS Library Mar 6 th DEADLINE for turning in course requests

26. 10 th – 11 th Registration Timeline Jan 21 st TAP conference sign-up on Pick-A-Time Jan 26 th Student Registration Orientation, 2 nd period SHS Parent College Ready Orientation, 6 PM Jan 28 th SHS students get registration materials Jan 29 th Pre-Registration Expo Exhibits 5:00-7:00 Q & A 6:00-7:00 Feb 2-13 TAP Conferences at SHS Library Feb 20 th DEADLINE for turning in course requests