ADVANCED PLACEMENT & DUAL CREDIT
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT
&
DUAL CREDIT
Conroe High School
Stephanie Osborn
Advanced Programs Facilitator
Keys to College Access
High School Advanced Programs
Advanced Placement Courses
Dual Credit Courses
College Entrance Exams
SAT
ACT
College & Career Center
College Board Website
Students in Advanced Courses will:
Develop time management skills
Develop discipline
Develop study habits
Experience college level rigor
Earn college credits
Earn advanced placement in college
Improve writing skills
Sharpen problem-solving abilities
Stand out in college admissions
Taking Advanced Courses in High
School will:
Improve class rank
Earn a higher GPA (6.0 vs. 4.0 scale)
Save money on college tuition
Save time on college experience
Accelerate students to upper level college
courses
Provide an opportunity to double major
Create a strong foundation for college success
Equip students for career potential
Curriculum Requires Students to:
Use skills acquired to engage in complex
processes
Create research based cross-curriculum products
Analyze and evaluate skills and applications
Examine intricate problems and provide solutions
Engage in intense discussions
Manage course work, time, and responsibilities
Dedicate more time and effort than level courses
Use various resources to acquire and master
content
Advanced Placement Courses
Art
Biology
Language & Composition
Calculus
Literature & Composition
Chemistry
Music Theory
Computer Science
Physics
Environmental Science
Psychology
French Language
U. S. Government & Politics
German Language
U.S. History
Spanish Language
World History
AP Criteria: Open Enrollment
Earn College Credit by Exam
AP Grades Five-point Scale:
5: Extremely well-qualified
4: Well-qualified
3: Qualified
2: Possibly qualified
1: No recommendation
AP Exam Fees
$15.00 Student cost per exam
$5.00 Free & Reduced Student cost
$50.00 Maximum out-of-pocket
Dual Credit Courses
English III—6 College Hours
English IV—6 College Hours
Psychology—3 College Hours
U.S. History—6 College Hours
Dual Credit Criteria
Current High School Junior or Senior
Parent Approval & Student Agreement
Academically Strong Student indicated by:
TAKS Scores
ASSET Scores
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
COMPASS Scores
Dual Credit Fees
$45.00 If enrolled in one DC course
$78.00 If enrolled in two DC courses
$111.00 if enrolled in three DC courses
Why Enroll in Advanced Programs?
Compete on a national level
Prepare for college
Ensure post-secondary success
Create refined skills & qualities
Earn the prestige
Questions…
Which program works for my student?
When is course placement?
What should students expect?
What type of support is available for
students?
What should parents expect?
Resources
College Board Information
SAT Prep Information
College Prep Information
ACT/SAT Resources
AP or Dual Credit for me?