Transcript Freshman Orientation 2008

“teamwork makes …..
the dream work”
BROWNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
Advanced Placement (AP) Dual Credit
Welcome and Introductions
OBJECTIVES FOR TONIGHT
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Overview –AP and Dual Credit Programs
Advanced Placement – What is AP and Why
explore AP?
Benefits of AP for our students
Current AP Offering at BHS
Dual Credit – What is Dual Credit and Why is
Dual Credit different then AP?
Dual Credit Program at BHS
AP Panel – Question and Answers
Visit with AP/Dual Credit Faculty
What is Advanced Placement (AP) ?
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(College Board – SAT / PSAT)
Mission is to connect students to college level
content which will create opportunities
AP Program is viewed as a “cooperative
educational endeavor” with high schools
Rigorous Curriculum that is relevant and embeds
21st century skills – Depth & Breadth
AP Exams – Criterion referenced “1-5”
Highly Qualified Instructors – BHS Faculty
“ACADEMIC MOMENTUM”
Building capacity – lead up courses to AP
oPre-AP / Honors Level Courses
 “Stretch” learning
oCritical look at rigor versus the grade
 AP Potential Letters (PSAT)
 Emphasis on proper placement
oCourse prerequisites
oTeacher Recommendations
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http://staffweb.brownsburg.k12.in.us/~bhsGuidance/BHS_POS_20132014.pdf
WHAT TO EXPECT WITH AP
Extensive reading, critical thinking and
extensive writing - productivity
 Homework: approximately 1 hour per
night – per AP course
 Work prior to the course – “Summer
Commitment”
 High Academic Standards – Alignment
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BENEFITS OF AP COURSES
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Confidence
o Study Habits – Writing Skills – Problem Solving Skills
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Rigorous and Viable Curriculum
o Content Knowledge vs. Letter Grades
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Credit
o College credit with a 3 or higher on AP Test
o Move to upper level courses quicker = double major / 4
Years to Bachelors Degree
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Scholarships / Application Process
o Increases eligibility - students become more attractive
during application process
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Savings
o Science and Math AP Exams – No Cost (IDOE)
o Average $8-30,000 savings per year (Plus)
AP Performance and College Outcomes
Research based findings
 HS Students who take an AP exam, regardless of
performance, are more likely to earn a “B” average
in their 1st year of college
 Students who take AP courses and exams are
much more likely to graduate in 4 years
Advanced Placement Law (PL 91)
 Indiana Colleges/Universities must award credit
for AP Exam Scores of 3 or higher
 May require a score of 4 or higher to apply credit
to a specific major
Current AP Courses at BHS (23)
Art History
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Studio Art (Drawing Portfolio) 
Studio Art (2D Design
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Portfolio)
 Music Theory
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 English Language and
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Composition
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 English Literature and
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Composition
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 Calculus AB
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 Calculus BC
 Statistics
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 Biology
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 Chemistry
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Environmental Science
Physics C
Government and Politics:
Comparative
Psychology
United States History
World History
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Chinese Language and
Culture
French Language
German Language
Spanish Language
Core40 With Academic Honors Diploma – AP/Dual
Credit Component
Class of 2016 &
Beyond
Complete one of the following:
 Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses
and take corresponding AP exams
 Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college
credits in dual credit courses from
priority course list
 Earn two of the following:
- A minimum of 3 verifiable
transcripted college credits from the
priority course list
- 2 credits in AP courses and
corresponding AP exams
• Earn a combined score of 1750 or
higher on the SAT critical reading,
mathematics and writing sections and a
minimum score of 530 on each
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Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or
higher and complete written section
Classes of 2014-2015
Complete one of the following:
 Complete AP courses (4 credits) and
corresponding AP exams
 Earn a combined score of 1200 or
higher on the SAT critical reading and
mathematics
 Score a 26 or higher composite on the
ACT
 Complete dual high school/college credit
courses from an accredited
postsecondary institution (6 transferable
college credits)
 Complete a combination of an AP course
(2 credits and corresponding exam) and
dual high school/college credit course(s)
from an accredited postsecondary
institution (3 transferable college
credits)
Brownsburg High School
Vincennes
ENGL 101 & 102, English Composition**
MATH 111, Finite Math **
BIOL 111/112L, Anatomy & Physiology**
LAWE 100, Survey of Criminal Justice**
VU SPAN 201/203, Spanish III (Gr 11-12)**
GERM 101/103, German III**
FREN 101/103, French III**
PSYCH 142, General Psychology**
Ivy Tech
MKTG 101, Principles of Marketing**
ADMF 103, Graphic Communications for
Manufacturing (IED)**
ADMF 115, Materials & Processes for
Manufacturing (POE)**
ADMF 113, Electrical & Electronic Principles
for Manufacturing (DE)**
DESN 105, Architectural Design (CEA)**
IUPUI (Credit by Examination)
BIOL 10010, Principles of Biomedical Sciences
BIOL 10020, Human Body Systems
BIOL 10030, Medical Interventions
BIOL 10040, Medical Innovations
Indiana University
MATH M211-M212, Calculus I & II **
ECON E201, Intro to Microeconomics**
Marian University
MU 174, Observation and Description of the Child
MU 175, Intro to Schools & Society
** = Priority Dual Credit Course
List
Ball State
MATH M161, Applied (Short) Calculus I**
Why Take Dual Credit Courses?
• Cost savings
$375 for 15 dual credit hours
$3000+ in savings at BSU
Basic Undergraduate Tuition
Applies to All Undergraduate Students taking courses on the main Ball State campus,
independent Learning, off‐campus, short‐term,online, or distance education courses.
0‐11 credit hours
$257 per credit hour
12‐18 credit hours
$3,341 flat rate
19+ credit hours
$3,341 flat rate + $257 for each credit hour over 18
• Prepares students for the rigor of college-level work
• Fulfills Academic Honors Diploma requirement
What Are The Qualifications To Take Dual
Credit Courses?
Most dual credit courses have prerequisites – refer to Program of
Studies
• Previous coursework
• PSAT/SAT/ACT test scores or university entrance exam
• Cumulative GPA
How Much Do Courses Cost?
• Tuition costs will vary per course. Refer to the Dual Credit
brochure for the most recent information.
• The majority are $25 per credit hour.
• Students on free and reduced lunch qualify for fee waivers
for most courses.
• Textbook costs are more expensive because they must be
purchased.
Project Lead The Way
• Biomedical courses earn credit by examination. Course fees
are paid only if student qualifies.
• Engineering courses can earn free dual credit through Ivy
Tech. Fees will vary at other universities upon full-time
enrollment as a college student.
How Do Courses Transfer?
• General education requirement
• Elective requirement
• One-to-one equivalent
Indiana Core Transfer Library (also includes AP)
http://www.transferin.net
So….AP or Dual Credit?
Factors to consider:
• Core Transfer Library
• Colleges in Consideration
• Selectivity
• In-State, Out-of-State
• Potential College Major – Plans Do Change
• Rigor of Overall Course Schedule
• Test-taking Ability
Things To Consider……
• Refer to the BHS Program of Studies for all course
prerequisite requirements. Available on the high school
website.
• Dual credit courses generate a college GPA!
• Research degree and specific course requirements at
potential colleges
PANEL DISCUSSION
Melissa Nowotarski
Melinda Lawrie
Nick Franklin
Joe Stucker