AP & Dual Credit Night O Connor High School November 16, 2016
Agenda Legislative Re-Cap AP vs. Dual Credit AP & Dual Credit courses at OHS Why take advanced courses? Process of Dual Credit Admissions How to access resources
Legislative Re-Cap Texas Public Universities 3,4 or 5 on an AP exam the University must award credit or placement Dual Credit classes 8 hours maximum or 2 courses (Juniors/Seniors) 4 hours maximum or one course (Freshmen/Sophomores)
AP vs. DC AP Governed by College Board Meets State of Texas and College Board Standards Take AP Exam to earn college credit College level rigor DC College course on OHS campus College student College transcript College level rigor Requires an application & TSI Admission determined by Northwest Vista
Course Sign-Up AP Parent/Student/Teacher Contract Completion of any prerequisites OHS Deadlines Additional steps to sign up and take the exams in May DC Apply Texas OHS Application Parent Consent Form Go FAARR Module TSI exam REQUIRED FOR ALL Completion of any prerequisites ACCD Deadlines
Courses Offered AP English III & IV Art History Music Theory Studio Art French Language German Language Latin : Vergil Spanish Language Spanish Literature Environmental Science Calculus AB & BC Computer Science Statistics Biology Chemistry Physics I, II & C Human Geography Macroeconomics Psychology US Government US History World History DC Biology Calculus AB & BC English III & IV Environmental Science French College Algebra Pre Calculus Spanish III US History Wildlife Management Advanced Plant and Soil Science MANY COURSES ARE STACKED WITH AP **Only offered at Northwest Vista** Law & Public Safety ($100) Medical Terminology ($100) Pharmacology ($100)
AP & Dual at OHS AP Potential Talk to the teachers AP Exam Fees ($22 per test) TSI Exam Fee $10 per testing instance.
Career & Technology Education Off-Campus Dual Credit Alamo Area Academies (St. Philip s) Programs Aerospace Information Technology & Security Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Benefits Up to 28 college credit hours Books and transportation to college provided Paid internships
Career & Technology Education Off-Campus Dual Credit Northwest Vista Courses ($100 per course) Introduction to Criminal Justice Medical Terminology Introduction to Pharmacy Benefits Three college credit hours for each course Books and transportation to the college provided Bacterial Meningitis Shot required for both Vista and St. Philip s.
Benefits of Advanced Courses GPA 8 points for AP/ DC & 5 for PAP/DC Stand out in the college admissions process Top 200 Universities receiving AP Scores #1 UT 36,663 exams 13,841 students #2 A&M 28,954 exams 12,620 students 35,000 applicants 21,000 admitted TAMU Advanced courses are essential! AP Data Click here
Benefits of Advanced Courses Get ahead in College SAVE $$$$ Skip the 101 s in College Average savings with AP/DC $550 in tuition per credit Some seniors leaving with 10+ credits Build college level skills Study and time management skills
AP Scholar Levels of distinction based on individual achievement. AP Scholar AP Scholar with Honor AP Scholar with Distinction State AP Scholar National AP Scholar Awards are acknowledged on any score reports that are sent to colleges & look excellent on college apps.
Advice from AP/DC Students AP courses are difficult, but worth it due to earning college credit, and being prepared for even harder classes. OHS Graduate I advise you to take the course Yes it is difficult and yes an above average grade is hard to achieve, but it will be beneficial in the long run. OHS Graduate I am able to be taught by VERY good teachers who want to make sure that all students understand the material. OHS Graduate
Online Resources OHS AP & Dual Credit Website
Reminders
Next Step Talk with course teachers Follow checklist provided for Dual Credit Attend the Dual Credit Application Help Session Meet all deadlines