Glendale Union High School District. Honors / Advanced Placement Information Night

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1 Glendale Union High School District Honors / Advanced Placement Information Night

2 Our Schools Apollo High School Cortez High School Glendale High School Greenway High School Independence High School Moon Valley High School Sunnyslope High School Thunderbird High School Washington High School

3 About Our Schools One of only 14 Arizona districts to receive an "A" grade in Excelling schools for the past nine years Schools are featured in U.S. News and World Report Highly qualified and certified teachers A focus on technology and literacy A nationally recognized learning system that focuses on student achievement and preparedness for college

4 About Our Schools A personal connection with parents, students, and the community School populations range from approximately students Over 70 different clubs, sports, and activities No pay to play or pay to participate program Award winning Fine Arts programs A wide variety of elective programs A focus on 9 th grade transition

5 The Advanced Placement Program The Advanced Placement Program offers students the opportunity to take rigorous courses during their high school years in order to prepare them for the challenges of higher education as well as the opportunity to gain college credits through AP exam scores or Dual Enrollment.

6 Similarities between AP and International Baccalaureate Both are rigorous and dedicated to educational excellence for students and teachers Both involve dedicated and creative teachers Both attract highly motivated students who wish to excel academically and attend the most selective universities Both articulate with the junior high and middle schools

7 Similarities between AP and International Baccalaureate Both have attracted the attention of international educators and the general public on ways to improve education Both value programs that require research, thinking, and writing Both offer extensive professional development opportunities for teachers

8 Differences between AP and IB AP students choose courses based on interest and ability AP does not have pre-9th grade requirements AP does not require additional testing or preprescribed service programs

9 Why Choose AP More North American Universities accept AP exam scores than IB exam scores AP allows more flexibility in choosing classes AP programs cost less which results in more money in the classroom

10 The Benefits of the Advanced Placement Program Provides students with a head start on college Assists students in obtaining college admission Allows students the opportunity to earn college credits Enter upper-level courses in college

11 The Benefits of the Advanced Placement Program Fulfill a foreign language requirement Save money on college Earn academic scholarships and awards Experience college-level exams Increased chance for success

12 Why take AP classes College credit can allow you to move into upperlevel college courses sooner, pursue a double major, and gain time to study and travel abroad: As a freshman, I was able to skip general ed requirements and head straight into the higherlevel classes I wanted to take. Taking AP Exams literally saved me semesters of time. Brent Wiese, University of Iowa

13 Why take AP classes A U.S. Department of Education study found that the strongest predictor of college graduation is something students do before they ever go to college: Participate in rigorous, college-level courses in high school and AP courses in particular. Clifford Adelman, Answers in the Tool Box: Academic Intensity, Attendance Patterns, and Bachelor s Degree Attainment (1999), U.S. Department of Education.

14 Standing Out in the Admission Process One of the best standard predictors of academic success at Harvard is performance on Advanced Placement Examinations. William R. Fitzsimmons Dean of Admissions, Harvard University

15 Cost Comparison Cost for the IB program examination fees are $700. Cost for AP exams are $87 each Glendale Union students taking the AP exams pay NOTHING.

16 Dual Enrollment Students have the opportunity to earn college credit while completing the high school requirement. Dual enrollment courses are offered through many AP classes. Many of our Career and Technical Ed classes also offer the opportunity to gain dual credit.

17 Dual Enrollment Core Courses AP English 6 credits AP Government 6 credits AP US History 6 credits Honors Pre-Calculus 5 credits College Algebra 4 credits AP Biology 8 credits AP Physics 8 credits AP Calculus AB and BC - 5 credits each AP French or Spanish 8 credits

18 Dual Enrollment Savings On Average: These same courses out of state would cost you $65,844 (Plus the cost of books and lab fees) These same courses at Arizona State University would cost you $50,282 (Plus the cost of books and lab fees) A total of 62 credits through GUHSD dual enrollment courses would cost you $4,712

19 Dual Enrollment Scholarships Gateway and Glendale Community Colleges grant scholarships to Glendale Union High School District students every semester. For the Fall 2011 semester $19,113 in grant monies were awarded to 46 GUHSD students for classes at Glendale Community College and $15,048 in grant monies were awarded to 53 GUHSD students for classes at Gateway Community College. There are currently 434 students taking classes at Glendale CC and 213 taking courses at Gateway CC through Dual Enrollment.

20 Diploma Choices GUHSD offers three diploma options: Standard Diploma Advanced Diploma Honors Diploma

21 Honors Diploma The Honors Diploma requires the following: Earn 24 credits Successfully complete six Honors/AP courses with four of the six during the junior and senior year Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or rank in the top 25% Exceed on at least two of the AIMS exams

22 Honors Diploma Courses requirements: 4 credits of Language Arts 3 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of Science 4 credits of Mathematics 2 credits of Foreign Language 1 credit of Fine Arts 1 credit of Physical Education 6 elective credits

23 AP/Honors Enrollment Student enrollment is based on the following: Student grades and performance in elementary and middle school Performance on state-mandated tests Performance on placement exams Teacher recommendation Parent request

24 Typical Honors/AP Track Freshman Year Honors English 1-2 Honors Algebra 1/Geometry Honors Biology Physical Education Spanish 1-2, French 1-2, or Elective Elective of your choice Sophomore Year Honors English 3-4 Honors Algebra 2 Honors Chemistry Honors World History Spanish 3-4, French 3-4, or Elective Elective of your choice

25 Typical Honors/AP Track Junior Year Honors English 5-6 Honors Pre-Calculus AP Biology AP US History Honors Spanish 5-6, Honors French 5-6, or Elective Elective of your choice Senior Year AP English AP Calculus AP Physics AP Government AP Spanish, AP French, or Elective Elective of your choice

26 Graduate Recognition Top graduates speak at graduation and march at the front of the class Medallions and honor cords are given for academic achievements Honors and Awards ceremonies honoring student accomplishments

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ADVANCED AND HONORS DIPLOMAS (BEGINNING WITH THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2013)

ADVANCED AND HONORS DIPLOMAS (BEGINNING WITH THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2013) A student in the Glendale Union High School District may pursue a Glendale Union High School District ADVANCED DIPLOMA or HONORS