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College in the Classroom

College in the Classroom. Parent Orientation September 17, 2013. Teachers. Mr. Greynolds —SUPA Psych, SUPA Eco Mr. Maranzana —SUPA English, AP English Mr. Dougherty—SUPA US History Ms. Nielsen—SCCC Gen Chem , SUPA Forensics Ms. Keesler—SCCC Physics

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College in the Classroom

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  1. College in the Classroom Parent Orientation September 17, 2013

  2. Teachers • Mr. Greynolds—SUPA Psych, SUPA Eco • Mr. Maranzana—SUPA English, AP English • Mr. Dougherty—SUPA US History • Ms. Nielsen—SCCC Gen Chem, SUPA Forensics • Ms. Keesler—SCCC Physics • Ms. Majewska—SCCC Pre-Calc, Calculus • Mr. Smith—SCCC Elementary Statistics • Ms. Bahrenburg—SCCC Financial Accounting • Ms. Swaine—SCCC Computer Applications

  3. Mrs. Collura—AP English • Mr. Maranzana—AP English • Ms. Wegrzyn—AP Music Theory • Ms. Leyden—AP Spanish • Ms. Sywalski-AP Art

  4. What is CIC? • College in the Classroom • Concurrent Enrollment Program • Partnerships with Syracuse University (SUPA), Sullivan County Community College • Also includes AP courses

  5. Background • College classes (concurrent enrollment) at MHS since 1990 • Program expanded in 2008 • Increase rigor • Prepare students for 21st century global marketplace • College and Career Ready

  6. SUPA • Syracuse University Project Advance • Five states: NY, NJ, ME, MA, MI, RI • International: Dubai • 35 courses from 22 academic disciplines • 750 teachers, 8000 students, 11,000 course enrollments in over 200 schools • Program is 41 years old (1972-73 school year)

  7. Only NACEP certified program affiliated with a private research university in the northeast • 90% of Project Advance graduates who sent an official SU transcript received recognition (credit, placement, and/or exemption) for their SU courses.

  8. SUPA Course Offerings • Currently offer 9 courses (year of implementation): • Psychology (1990) • Sociology (1990) • Writing Studio (1998)—also fulfills graduation requirement (12th grade ELA) • Narratives of Literature (1998)-- also fulfills graduation requirement (12th grade ELA) • Public Affairs (2005)—also fulfills graduation requirement (Government)

  9. Economics (2006)—also fulfills graduation requirement (Economics) • US History 101 (2008)—also fulfills graduation requirement (11th grade SS) • US History 102 (2008)-- also fulfills graduation requirement (11th grade SS) • Forensics (2009)

  10. Affiliation • Teachers trained at intensive workshops at Syracuse University • Twice yearly department meetings with SU professors and other SUPA teachers • Ongoing curriculum updates and training • Classroom visits by SU professors to ensure quality/level of instruction. • Work submitted to SU professors in some courses • Teachers hold adjunct professor appointments • Same course as is taught on the SU campus

  11. Tuition/College Credits • More than 90% discount over on-campus rate • $110 per credit hour vs $1299 per credit hour on campus (full time) • $330 per 3 credit course vs $3897/$440 v $5196! • SUPA has up to a 60% reduction for students who are free/reduced lunch eligible.

  12. Gaining recognition • Official transcript request to registrar at SU • Online, no cost • Three possibilities for recognition • Credits • Exemption • Placement in advanced course

  13. SCCC • Currently offer 9 SCCC courses: • Analytical Geometry & Calculus I • Elementary Statistics • General Chemistry I & II • Non Calculus Physics I & II • Computer Applications • Financial Accounting • Pre-calculus

  14. Affiliation • Professional development with SCCC is still in the beginning stages. • Teachers have been in contact with their counterparts at SCCC to varying degrees. • Plans for class observations & course evaluations just being implemented

  15. Tuition/College Credits • Tuition is $58 per credit hour, a reduction from on campus tuition of approximately $150 per credit hour. • We offer 3 and 4 credit courses for tuition of $174 and $232. • On campus those courses would be $450, $600. • The SCCC Foundation also offers tuition reductions to students eligible for free/reduced lunch. • Students pay $25 per course

  16. Gaining Recognition • Transcript request from SCCC to other college/university • Can be done online, fee • Credits transferable within SUNY system and to many other schools as well. • Other possibilities • Advancement • Exemption

  17. AP Courses • AP Exams in May, 2014 • Cost is about $89 per exam • Potential credit based on test score • Any student can take any AP exam

  18. CIC Grade Results College courses AP exams 2008-2013

  19. CIC Grade Results • **chart indicates the number of students who received these grades in the their CIC courses** • Students have earned over 6250 transferable credits. There is a five year success rate of 87%.

  20. AP Exam Results • **chart indicates the number of students scoring at each of the 5 grade levels on the AP exam** • Scores for transferable credit varies by institution and major. Some schools only take 5’s, many more schools have increased to 4’s but most still schools still accept 3’s. Five year success rate of 36%

  21. 5 Year AP Score Comparison MHS, NYS Number of students scoring a 3 or better; percent of test takers scoring a 3 or better

  22. 5 Year AP Score Comparison MHS, NYS, Global Percentage of test takers scoring a 3 or better

  23. AP course to test disconnect • We offer four designated AP courses • Art (2D Design or Drawing) • English Literature and Composition • Music Theory • Spanish Language • Students may also take AP exams independent of a course • Calculus • Chemistry • Physics • World History • German

  24. AP Course Grades vs AP Test Results 2010-13 Course Grades vs AP Test Results 2010-13

  25. Cost Differential • AP exams (2013) $89 per test • Reduced for free/reduced lunch students • Fee reduction by College Board • State reimbursement • Fee waiver by school • SCCC tuition: $58 per credit hour • SCCC Foundation Scholarship—pay $25 per course for free/reduced lunch eligible students • SUPA tuition: $110 per credit hour • Student Financial Assistance of 60% for free/reduced lunch eligible students • Other arrangements on case by case basis

  26. So what does all this mean?! • Taking COLLEGE courses NOT high school courses • Expectations are different • Student Responsibility for their own learning • FERPA • College curriculum/college rules • Grading • Attendance

  27. What to expect • Courses are writing intensive • Different kind of writing • More research based • Much more reading than in previous courses • Significant amounts of work outside of class • Expected level of student responsibility and independence

  28. Grading • No grades on report cards in November/April for semester courses • Grade note • Comments • Nature of college course workloads • Full year courses may vary in this • Colleges don’t have “nothing below a 50 rule”!!

  29. The Benefits… • Great opportunity for students to experience college level work in a friendly environment • Easier transition to college • Potential to earn transferable college credit at a significantly reduced cost • Potential for lower tuition bills in the future

  30. Attractive to college admissions offices • assuming success!! • Advanced standing in college • Housing lottery, registration, parking! • Fulfill requirements early allowing for higher level work • Possibility of double major or double minor **Testimonials on my website**

  31. Non-Registration • Students may opt to take courses without registering for college credit • At least 50% must register and pay tuition • SUPA and SCCC requirements • Must register for SUPA or SCCC designation on HS transcript You cannot try to go back and get the credits later. Registration is a one shot deal!

  32. Registration Process • SUPA • Online—no payment, bill sent by SU • Info distributed in classes • Intent to Register forms due to Mrs. Lauri by Friday, 9/20 • SCCC • In school on Thursday, 9/19 at 9:15 am • Must have payment at time of registration • Forms here/in class • AP • Will take place at the end of February, 2014

  33. Financial Aid • Based on Free/Reduced Lunch Status • Must be on master list from cafeteria • Submit forms NOW if you have not already done so! • Parent waiver forms **NEW** • SUPA—60% tuition reduction • SCCC—pay $25 per course • AP—reduction in fee, could be no cost • Other assistance available on a case by case basis.

  34. Questions? Contact Info: Beth Lauri CIC Program Coordinator 794-8840 ext 10213 mlauri@k12mcsd.net **Website linked from district “Teacher webpages”**

  35. Teachers • Mr. Greynolds—SUPA Psych, SUPA Eco • Mr. Maranzana—SUPA English, AP English • Mr. Dougherty—SUPA US History • Ms. Nielsen—SCCC Gen Chem, SUPA Forensics • Ms. Keesler—SCCC Physics • Ms. Majewska—SCCC Pre-Calc, Calculus • Mr. Smith—SCCC Elementary Statistics • Ms. Bahrenburg—SCCC Financial Accounting • Ms. Swaine—SCCC Computer Applications

  36. Mrs. Collura—AP English • Mr. Maranzana—AP English • Ms. Wegrzyn—AP Music Theory • Ms. Leyden—AP Spanish • Ms. Sywalski-AP Art

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