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AP and Dual Credit

AP and Dual Credit. @ South Medford High School. The Basics - AP. Advanced Placement (AP) C ourses – college-level courses offered in high school AP Exams – standardized exams that measure how well students have mastered college-level course work

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AP and Dual Credit

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  1. AP and Dual Credit @ South Medford High School

  2. The Basics - AP • Advanced Placement (AP) Courses – college-level courses offered in high school • AP Exams– standardized exams that measure how well students have mastered college-level course work • Earning College Credit – students who do well on AP Exams can earn credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college

  3. The Benefits of AP Courses • Challenging work that pays off • Often the most interesting and fulfilling courses a student takes in high school • Develop confidence • Learn study habits and time management skills essential for success in college • Scholarships • Competitive College Admissions

  4. AP and College Admission • Colleges rank “Grades in college prep courses” and “Strength of curriculum” as the top two factors in the admission decision • 85% of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admission decisions “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

  5. AP Courses Offered by SMHS: • AP Biology • AP Chemistry • AP Physics • AP English Composition • AP English Literature • AP Human Geography • AP US History • AP European History • AP Psychology • AP Calculus • AP Calculus 2 (North classroom) • AP Studio Art • AP Computer Science Principals • AP Spanish Language • AP Spanish Literature

  6. What Are AP Courses Like? • Classes tend to be fast-paced and cover more material than typical high school classes • More time required both inside and outside the classroomto complete lessons, assignments and homework • Teachers expect students to think critically, analyze and synthesize facts and data, weigh competing perspectives, and write clearly and persuasively

  7. AP Exams • Administered May 6th -17th • Exams usually last around three hours • Each AP Exam contains: • Multiple-choice questions • Free-response questions (essay, problem-solving, oral response)

  8. Why Take AP Exams? • Over 3,200 colleges and universities offer credit or advanced placement for qualifying AP Exam scores (more than 90 percent of four-year U.S. colleges and universities) • Save Money on College Tuition Fees!

  9. AP Credit Policy Information Information about AP credit and placement policies at many colleges and universities is available at www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy • Search by college or university name • You will see two things for each school • A link to the college’s web page that details its AP credit and placement policies • A statement by the college or university about its AP policy

  10. SIGN Up for AP Exams by Wednesday, March 20th

  11. The Basics – dual credit • Earn college credit while taking classes in high school • Credit earned will either be from RCC, SOU, or Lane Community College • Most dual credit classes are either Advanced Placement classes, junior/senior level classes, or career and technical classes

  12. The Benefits of dual credit Courses • Free or low-cost college credit • Challenging and interesting classes • Develop confidence • Learn study habits and time management skills essential for success in college • Competitive College Admissions

  13. Dual credit and College Admission • Credits earned in high school transfer to most colleges and universities. • Could potentially enter college with a large number of college credits

  14. What Are dual credit Courses Like? • Tend to be fast-paced and cover more material than typical high school classes • More time required both inside and outside the classroomto complete lessons, assignments and homework • College-Level Coursework

  15. dual Credit Expands Student Options College credit earned through dual credit classes allows students to: • move into upper-level college courses sooner • pursue a double major • gain time to study and travel abroad

  16. Which option do I choose? • AP • Credit relies on test performance • Cost = Free with Measure 98 Grant • Number of credits awarded varies • Widely accepted by colleges • DUAL CREDIT • Cost = free or few hundred $$ • Number of credits pre-determined • Accepted by fewer colleges

  17. Earning College credit in high school • Advanced Placement – AP • Advanced Southern Credit – ASC • Early Entry – SOU • College Now – RCC & LCC • RCC Campus Classes

  18. Advanced southern credit (ASC) • Standard college courses certified by Southern Oregon University • Offered as part of a customary high school curriculum • Transcribed by the SOU Registrar's office • Register in the high school class by term • $43 per credit

  19. ASC course offerings • AP Biology • AP Calculus 2(NMHS) • AP Language & Composition • AP Literature & Composition • AP Psychology • AP Statistics • AP U.S. History • Anatomy & Physiology • Astronomy (NMHS) • Spanish 4 & 5 • Pre-Calculus Honors • Learners & Learning/Human Development • Speech and Debate

  20. College now – RCC & LCC • Free college credit for taking specific SMHS courses • Registration varies from class to class and term to term • Most Oregon colleges accept this credit.

  21. College now course offerings • AP Psychology • Auto Service Advanced • Digital Technology • Pre-Calculus - Regular and Honors • Introduction to Healthcare • Exploring Careers in Healthcare • Medical Terminology • Sports Medicine • Career and College 11 & 12 • Culinary 3 (LCC) • Culinary 4 (LCC) • Welding • Learners and Learning • Advanced Strength and Speed • Advanced Musicianship

  22. Sou early entry Taking classes on the SOU campus 100 and 200 level courses $86 per credit or $344 for a typical 4 credit course. See counselor for information.

  23. Rcc campus classes • Students take classes at RCC • Transportation is provided (RVTD) • District will pay for the course • Must fill out Underage Enrollment Form and RCC Permission Slip (PFC) • Take and pass the Placement test. • Register at the appropriate time for courses.

  24. Which Option is best for me? • RCC- 1. Free 2. Accepted at all Oregon Public Universities and Community Colleges 3. Good option if you plan on attending RCC after graduation. • SOU- 1. $43 per credit (scholarship available for students on free/reduced lunch) 2. Higher transferability among colleges and universities (especially private and out-of-state institutions • AP Exam- 1. MSD is paying for all tests for 2019 2. Highest transferability 3. If you are a good test taker *Reaching out to colleges/universities and inquiring about their dual credit policies is completely acceptable.

  25. Things to be aware of…. • Along with the opportunities provided as a result of participating in dual credit programs comes certain responsibilities to ensure you participation is a positive and successful endeavor. • Students need to be aware of important dates and deadlines pertaining to dropping or withdrawing from college courses. Failure to drop or withdraw will result in a failing grade on a college transcript. • Having a failing grade on a college transcript can result in forfeiting future financial aid. For example, at RCC a GPA under 2.0 results in academic probation. This can also affect future Pell Grant, scholarship, and loan eligibility. • Proficiency Grading Policy: College professors do not grade on a proficiency system. Be sure your student knows when/how grades are submitted to the college. This applies to both the programs housed here at South and those on the college campuses. • Athletic Eligibility: If you sign up for RCC Courses as a part of your SMHS course load needed to maintain athletic eligibility and drop a course, you may lose your eligibility.

  26. Learn More • For more information about the AP Program, email Ms. Breton at mary.breton@medford.k12.or.us • For more information about AP courses and exams visit www.collegeboard.com/apstudents • For more information about Dual Credit options, email Robyn Kondziela at robyn.kondziela@medford.k12.or.us

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