Advanced PlacementEarly College

International BaccalaureateJanuary 2014

Advanced Curriculum Opportunities

• International Baccalaureate

• Advanced Placement

• Dual Credit– 4 Year College Transfer

Courses

Objectives

• Philosophy and structure of each program• Scheduling for one or more programs• Assessments associated with each program• Success and advantages of each program• Costs associated with each program

Philosophy of Dual Credit Courses• To provide opportunities for

qualified high school juniors and seniors to complete college-level courses while still enrolled in high school.

• To provide opportunities for students to earn dual credit (high school and college credit) when courses include both college and high school requirements.

Dual Credit Courses4 Year Transfer

English 101 and 102, USC-L US History 111 and 112, USC-L European History 101 and 102,

USC-L Anthropology 102 , USC-L Psychology 101, USC-L Criminal Justice 101, USC-L Teacher Cadet 101, Winthrop Digital Art and Design, Winthrop Project Lead the Way Courses,

USC

Project Lead The Way Rochester Institute of Technology

& University of South Carolina Introduction to

Engineering Design

Principles of Engineering

Digital Electronics

Civil Engineering

and Architecture

College Credit for PLTW Engineering Courses

• To qualify for credit at RIT, students must earn a EOC score of 6 or higher. **** The test range is 1-9 ****

• Also, students must have an 85% or higher course grade. 

• To qualify for credit at USC, students must earn a class grade of A or B in the PLTW course

• Students who earn a A in the course must score an 7 or higher on the Final Exam Parts A & C 

• Students who earn a B in the course must score an 8 or higher on the Final Exam Parts A & C

• Student earns Dual Credit weighting for the PLTW course IF these qualifications are met.

Benefits of Dual Credit Courses

• Dual Credit Courses are not dependent upon a score from a national exam.

• Dual Credit Courses will be part of your college transcript when you enter college.

• 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 the college you are interested in attending to see how courses transfer.

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

Cost AnalysisWhat do you pay?*

• USC-Lancaster (each course)

• $198.00 for 3-hour course or no cost if student takes 6 hrs/sem• Cost of textbooks

• Winthrop• $0.00-30.00

• University of South Carolina• $198.00 each course PLTW

*COSTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

How Much Can I Save?Show Me the Money

Each course at Winthrop, USC-L, or USC costs college students $900.00+.

Course costs are subject to change.

Cost: When Do I Pay?• Students will register to be a college

student before the course begins. • In May, students will meet in a computer

lab to complete the application together. • Money is due by July 31st. Checks should

be payable to NHS. Ms. Bryant in A office. • PLTW Engineering courses with USC—

money is due at the end of the course when student registers to USC and takes EOC college exam.

PhilosophyAdvanced Placement Program

• Explore the world from a variety of perspectives, most importantly your own

• Study subjects in greater depth and detail

• Assume the responsibility of reasoning, analyzing, and understanding for yourself

• Demonstrate your maturity and readiness for college

• Show your willingness to push yourself to the limit

• Emphasize your commitment to academic excellence

AP Courses and Schedules*courses must have a minimum of 15 students

AP courses taught second semester

AP courses taught all year on A/B day

AP Computer ScienceAP Art AP Calculus AP Statistics

AP Biology (Must also take Biology 2 Honors)AP Chemistry (Must also take Chemistry 2 Honors)

AP Human Geography (9th)AP Language & Composition (11th)AP U.S. History (11th)AP Literature (12th)AP European History (12th)

AP Assessment• Each course has a

required AP exam.• AP exams provide a

standardized measure of what you know.

• You must take the AP exam to get the weighting.

• You do not have to take the AP course to take the AP exam.

• Colleges require a minimum of 3 or higher on an AP exam to earn college credit.

AdvantagesAdvanced Placement Program

• Earn credit or advanced standing at most of the nation's colleges and universities with appropriate scores.

• Passing is generally 3 or higher, but each college determines the score it requires to grant college credit. Ask the admission counselor what the AP credit policy is for the college you plan to attend.

• Improve your writing skills and sharpen your critical thinking skills. AP teachers expect their students to think critically, analyze and synthesize facts and data, weigh competing perspectives, and write clearly and persuasively.

Advantages

“We look favorably on students who have taken AP courses. The presence of AP courses is a sign that a student has chosen to challenge him/herself.”—Admission Officer

• AP teachers develop courses that are approved and accredited by College Board.

• Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a college degree on time. A recent study showed that students taking AP courses and exams were much more likely to earn a college degree in four years.

* Linda Hargrove, Donn Godin, and Barbara Dodd, “College Outcomes Comparisons by AP and Non-AP High School Experiences.” The College Board, 2008

Advanced Placement District Success Rate

Year Students Exams Scores 3-5 (number)

Scores 3-5 (percentage)

2010 262 473 190 40.16%

2011 340 649 259 39.90%

2012 420 722 296 40.9%

2013 524 893 316 35%

Costs Associated with AP Program

• The State pays for all exam fees for the AP exams.

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PhilosophyThe IB Diploma Programme

The IB Diploma Programme is an academically challenging &

balancedprogramme for students in11th

and 12th

grades that prepares students for success

at university and in life beyond.

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Traditional, broad liberal arts curriculum enriched by three core components Concurrency of learning over 2 years

Depth (3 Higher Level)Breadth (3 Standard Level)

Rigorous, continuous, criterion referenced assessment over 2 years

» Internal Assessment (portfolios, orals)

» External Assessment (paper/pencil, essays)

Knowledge and skill development necessary for academic and social success in the post-secondary setting

Structure What does the IB Diploma Curriculum offer?

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IB Courses in Rock Hill SchoolsCourses taught over a two-year period

English Math SL

History of the Americas Math Studies

Spanish BiologyFrench Chemistry

Information Technology in a Global Society

Music

Theater

Visual Arts

Theater and Psychology (both are at SPHS only)

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IB Programme—Certificate v. Full Diploma

IB Course Students Students take two or more

IB courses separately.

Students do not take all 6 IB courses.

Students must take IB exam and complete the internal assessments for each course to get IB weight and IB credit.

IB Diploma Students Students must take all 6 IB courses as one program of study.

Students must complete additional diploma requirements (CAS, EE, TOK).

Students take all 6 IB exams and complete all internal assessments to earn IB weight and credit.

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The International Baccalaureate Diploma

Pre-university Diploma Based on an integrated curriculum

International admissions credential

Utilizes international standards

Infused with “globalism” to prepare students to live, compete and lead in

an increasingly interdependent world

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How does one earn the IB Diploma?

Take six courses, one from each subject. Take the six exams. Complete TOK, CAS and EE. Accumulate at least 24 points out of a

possible 42 points on the exams.• ( 3 additional points possible through TOK & EE)

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Assessment in the IB Diploma Programme

Underlying philosophy To give students an opportunity to demonstrate what they know,

rather than find out what they don’t know.

How is this accomplished? Internal and External assessment, using established

grading criteria. Assessment is criterion referenced. Assessment varies across the disciplines Students are able to select courses to assess at

Higher Level or Standard Level (customized to student’s strengths and weaknesses)

International Baccalaureate District Success

Year Students(number)

Exams(number)

Scores4-7

(number)

Scores4-7

(percentage)

2010 247 710 560 79%

2011 203 506 380 75.09%

2012 231 554 374 67.5%

2013 239 631 365 60%

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ADVANTAGESResearch on the impact of IB programs

Studies conducted on the performance of IB students, the standards of the IB program, and the effect of the implementation of the program on a school show that: IB Diploma students have higher

acceptance rates to colleges.

IB Diploma students perform better in post-secondary education than their peers.

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A “4” or higher on an IB exam is generally a passing score.

Students may earn college credit for (HL) higher level courses with scores of 4 or higher.

Each college determines the exact score it requires to earn college credit.

Some colleges allow college credit for some (SL) courses.

Students should ask the admission counselor what the university will count for college credit.

Students “place out” of classes requiring a placement exam (Math, Foreign Language).

ADVANTAGES

College Credits

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Cost of the IB Programme

State pays for a portion of the subject area exams

The district pays for the balance of the subject area exams and a portion of the registration fee

The parent pays $95 for year 1 testing and $157 for year 2; the fees change yearly. Check with your school’s IB coordinator.

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