HHS Advanced Placement / Dual Credit Information Night

HHS Advanced Placement / Dual Credit Information Night

Why Take Advanced Placement or Dual Credit? Jump start on earning college credit. Huge savings versus what a student (parent) will pay once they graduate HHS. Helps prepare students for post-high school experiences.

Advanced Placement / Dual Credit Both offer a way for high school students to earn college credit. This college credit earned at a fraction of the cost they would pay on campus. There are pros and cons for both. So What s the difference, and how do they work?

Advanced Placement Program created by The College Board Offers college-level curriculum and exams to high school students. Taught by HHS AP trained teachers. Students enroll in an AP class for the school year, and then take the AP Exam for that class at the end of the year. Students can earn a score of 1 through 5. May, or may not be awarded college credit (Depends on score and individual college)

Advanced Placement Pros Taught by HHS AP trained teachers Exposes student to college-level curriculum and instruction Don t have to be admitted No ACT or Accuplacer score needed Students can take class, and choose not to take the exam Lower grade in class does not affect college transcript Cost - $94 to take the AP Exam Weighted GPA 1.0 (4.0 = 5.0)

Advanced Placement Things to consider Homework intensive Reading and writing intensive Do you have the work ethic? College credit is dependent upon score on AP Exam and the college or university the student is transferring to Most require a minimum score of 3 or 4 UCM requires a 3, while NWMSU and MU require a 4 Currently 11 AP Classes offered at HHS

HHS AP Classes Offered AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics AP Calculus AP Statistics AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition AP United States History AP World History AP Government AP French

AP QUESTIONS???

Dual Credit College level classes taught by a HHS Teacher that has been approved by a college or university. Curriculum and textbooks are determined by college or university awarding the credit. Students earn both high school and college credit.5 unit of high school credit for 3-hr college class 1 unit of high school credit for a 5-hr college class

Dual Credit Pros Students can leave high school with several college credits already completed. Credits are much cheaper than once on campus. Helps prepare students for college level classes. Simply requires passing the class to receive the college credit. Does not require a certain score on 1 exam.

Dual Credit Things to consider Do I have the work ethic? Will credit transfer if I don t attend UCM or UMKC? Homework intensive. Grade earned will appear on a college transcript. Weighted GPA 1.0 (4.0 = 5.0)

Dual Credit HHS currently offers the following dual credit classes: College Algebra (UCM - $85 per credit hour) Composition (UCM - $85 per credit hour) Spanish 4 & 5 (UCM - $85 per credit hour) Psychology (UCM - $85 per credit hour) Music Appreciation (UCM - $85 per credit hour) Chemistry (UMKC - $92 per credit hour)

Dual Enrollment College level classes taught by a college professor, either on the college campus itself, or on-line. Curriculum and textbooks are determined by college or university awarding the credit. Students earn both high school and college credit.5 unit of high school credit for 3-hr college class 1 unit of high school credit for a 5-hr college class

Dual Enrollment Pros Students can leave high school with several college credits already completed. Credits are much cheaper than once on campus. Helps prepare students for college level classes. Simply requires passing the class to receive the college credit. Does not require a certain score on 1 exam. Guaranteed credit transfer if part of the Missouri CORE 42. Weighted GPA 1.0 (4.0 = 5.0)

CORE 42? Missouri s 2 and 4 year colleges, along with the Missouri Department of Higher Education have established a core curriculum of at least 42 semester credit hours that will transfer to any public college or university in Missouri.

On-Line MCC Courses HHS will begin offering on-line dual enrollment courses through MCC next school year. Cost is $91.50 per credit hour Students may take these any hour of the school day. 38 on-line courses are offered; 26 of those are part of the Missouri CORE 42.

On-Campus Dual Enrollment HHS-Jump Start Track HHS will be allowing students to enroll in on-campus dual enrollment classes next school year at Longview. Students would need to provide their own transportation. Would attend Longview for their AM Block. Classes at Longview are at 8:00, 9:00, and 10:00. Would return to HHS for afternoon classes.

Dual Enrollment Things to consider Do I have the work ethic? Am I self-motivated? Will credit transfer if it s not part of the CORE 42? Homework intensive. Professor is off-campus Student s ability to drive to Longview for On-Campus Dual Enrollment. Grade earned will appear on HHS transcript and a college transcript.

Student Eligibility for Dual Credit / Enrollment Must have recommendation from HHS Juniors or Seniors with overall GPA of 2.5-4 and written permission from a legal guardian. Sophomores with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and written permission from a legal guardian. Freshmen with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and written permission from a legal guardian. Additionally freshman must score at the 90 th percentile or above on the ACT or SAT. (Correlates to a 28 on the ACT) All students must meet a certain required score from ACT or Accuplacer (Required score depends on the class)

Example of Cost Savings All tuition examples are based on 15 credit hours. MCC - $2745 UCM - $3315 Mizzou - $4702 UMKC - $4875 Missouri State - $3720 If your student completes 15 credit hours at HHS $1275 - $1372

Summit Technology Academy STA is designed for Junior and Senior students who are self-motivated, and have a strong interest in a STEM career. Interested students would need to meet program requirements, and apply to be admitted through HHS. Interested students would be required to provide their own transportation to the STA Lee s Summit campus. Student would spend ½ day at STA, and ½ day at HHS. STA offers programs for the following STEM career pathways: Engineering Health Sciences Computer Science Arts & Communication Human Services & Finance

Summit Technology Academy Signature Programs The Missouri Innovation Campus Accelerates the time it takes to earn a college degree Includes working in a high-demand internship Students can earn a bachelor s degree just 2 yrs after graduating high school

Summit Technology Academy Signature Programs The University of Kansas Degree in 3 Program Students earns college credits through KU Edwards Campus while in high school. Student completes associate s degree 1 yr after high school Student would finish bachelor s degree 2 yrs later.

Summit Technology Academy Signature Programs Cerner Scholars: Next Generation Program Provides students with an opportunity to gain a deeper learning experience related to their interest in computing and technology. High School students intern with Cerner at one of their multiple locations. STA Website: https://sta.lsr7.org/

Things you should be thinking about now What are my future plans? Don t have to be set in stone, but possibilities Begin exploring requirements for college admissions and/or career path. Am I taking a rigorous course load that will prepare me for college-level classes? How am I preparing for ACT? (ACT Prep Class)

DUAL CREDIT/ENROLLMENT, or STA QUESTIONS???