PARENT meeting: Curriculum NighT Online, AP, ARTICULATION Dual Enrollment

1. PARENT meeting:Curriculum NighTOnline, AP, ARTICULATION Dual Enrollment Mason High School Auditorium

2. Tonight’s Objectives:What is it?How can it benefit the student?What is the enrollment process? • Online Courses • AP Courses • Articulation Opportunities • Dual Enrollment

3. ONLINE CLASSES • Students take virtual classes via the internet • Recommend work in LMC • Recommend own computer • Variety of providers available • Variety of course offerings • Counts for credit, will factor into GPA

4. Online Course Selection E2020- Automated Program *MHS Algebra 1A, B, C *MHS Algebra 2A, B *MHS Art Foundations *MHS Art History *MHS Biology A, B *MHS Career Planning and Development *MHS Chemistry A, B *MHS Economics *MHS Financial Math *MHS Foundations of Personal Wellness A, B *MHS Geometry A, B *MHS Government/Civics *MHS Healthy Living A, B *MHS Intro to Information Technology A, B *MHS Online Learning and Digital Citizenship *MHS Personal Finance *MHS Physics A, B *MHS Psychology *MHS Sociology *MHS Strategies for Academic Success *MHS US History A, B *MHS World History A,B Michigan Virtual- Outside Company Courses available listed at: michiganvirtual.org/courses/students/ Choose High School VS *Counselors will verify course eligibility

5. Characteristics of Successful Online Learners • Self-motivated • Independent learner • Computer literate • Time management • Effective writing skills • Personal commitment

7. Enrolling in Online Classes • Enrollment request form • Online Learning Readiness Rubric • Online Learning Agreement • Completed application due June 7th. No late applications accepted.

8. What is AP? • Advanced Placement • College Level Courses in High School • Courses are set by College Board • Topics • Audit Syllabi • End of Course Exams

9. Benefits to AP Classes • Increased Rigor • Preparation for Challenges in College • Standardized Curriculum • Impressive Transcript • Colleges rank “Grades in college prep courses” and “Strength of curriculum” as the top two factors in the admission decision.* • Potential to earn College Credit Translates to savings! * 2009 State of College Admission, NACAC

10. Credits for AP Courses • Students earn High School Credit • Students MAY earn college credit • Register & Pay to take AP Exam • Exams are administered in May • Exams are scored 1-5 • Colleges determine the credit issued to students based on AP Score

11. AP Credit Policy Information Information about AP credit and placement policies at many colleges and universities is available at https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies • Search by name or by letter of the alphabet • You will see two things for each school: • 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 its AP policy.

12. Transfer Credit Examples

13. MHS Expectations of AP Classes • Challenging for all students • Dedicate to working hard • Increased daily work load • Some courses have summer assignments • Faster pace than typical courses • Enroll for three trimesters • More rigorous drop/add policy

14. Weighted Grading Scale

15. College Board as a Resource https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/home • Information by course • Topic Outlines for each class • Exam Breakdown • Example Questions from previous Exams • AP Credit Policy Info

16. Specialty Courses • Specialty Course Application Online at https://mhscounseling.weebly.com/specialty-course-applications.html • Applications due 1-17-2019 • Includes all AP courses, Honors English, School Store • Acceptance, Waitlist, Denied Determinations • Course Offerings determined by number of applications and subsequent enrollment

17. ARTICULATION OPPORTUNITIES • Some colleges will award college credit for classes taken at the high school level • Rules set by individual universities • Davenport, LCC, MSU Applications in Counseling office • Most WTC Programs have credit attached.

18. MHS Classes that May Articulate

19. WTC Programs MAY Articulate Baker Davenport Delta Ferris Grand Rapids CC Henry Ford CC Jackson College LCC Lincoln Tech Northwestern MSU Olivet Sullivan U of N Ohio Washtenaw CC

20. College Classes: What is Dual Enrollment? Dual Enrollment allows your student to simultaneously enroll in both Mason High School and a local college/university or an online college/university. Earn high school college credit at the same time!

21. Who is eligible for Dual Enrollment classes? • PLAN/PSAT/MME/EXPLORE/ACT /SAT • Must be in good standing for graduation. • Must be in good standing with attendance. • Student completes all required paperwork for MHS. • Student successfully enrolls in desired college/university, including placement tests.

23. What types of courses are eligible for Dual Enrollment? • Courses not offered by MHS • Courses offered at MHS with scheduling conflict. • The following courses do not qualify for Dual Enrollment or tuition support: • Hobby, craft, or recreational courses • Physical Education courses • Theology, divinity, or religious education courses. • Courses must be 3, 4, or 5 credits.

24. How much does the District pay for Dual Enrollment courses? Approximately $700 (for tuition and fees) for each eligible course Eligible fees include: Mandatory Course Fees Technology Fees Materials Fees Registration Fees Ineligible fees include: Transportation Parking Costs Activity Fees

25. Up to 10 classes!! • Start DE in 9thGrade:up to 2 courses 9th, 10th, and 11thgrade & 4 courses 12th grade • Start DE in 10thgrade:2 courses in 10th grade & 4 courses in 11thand 12thgrade • Start DE in 11thor 12th grade:Up to 6 Dual Enrollment courses each year, not to exceed 10 Dual Enrollment courses total • Grade will factor into GPA

26. STEPS • Meet with counselor • Apply to college and determine placement • Select courses of interest for application • Complete MHS Application for Dual Enrollment and College Approval Form • Enroll in approved course • Bring proof of enrollment to counseling

27. Questions? Thanks for coming!!