the advanced placement/ap a+ college ready program at sparkman high school 2009-2010
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The Advanced Placement/APA+ College Ready Program
at Sparkman High School
2009-2010
• Madison County and Huntsville City Schools are participating in the program. Sparkman HS, Buckhorn HS, Hazel Green HS, Madison County HS, New Hope HS, Columbia HS, Huntsville HS, Lee HS, Butler HS, and J.O. Johnson HS were selected to participate.
• Local business and industry are the primary funding sources of this grant to increase interest and expertise in upper level math and science.
• The National Math and Science Initiative promotes this partnership for academic excellence.
AP and Pre-AP Training and Incentives Program Support
A+ College Ready Advanced PlacementLocal Corporate Donors
BoeingScience Applications International CorporationRCB BankAZ TechnologyRedstone Federal Credit UnionSystem Studies and Simulation, Inc.ERC, Inc.Compass BankBelzonFirst Commercial BankPublic FA, Inc.Will technology, Inc.WestarCOLSA Corporation
A+ College Ready Advanced Placement Statewide Funders
• Alabama Power Foundation• Regions Bank• National Math and Science Initiative
A+ College Ready Advanced Placement National Funders
• ExxonMobil Corporation• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation• Michael and Dell Foundation
What is an AP Course?
• An AP course is an introductory college level course taught as a high school course.
• Critical thinking and writing are stressed.• Students must take the AP Exam
administered nationally in May. The exam fee is paid by the grant.
• Students may receive college credit for each qualifying exam score of 3 or better.
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AP and College success
Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a bachelor’s degree in four years or less. *
*Source: Camara, Wayne,(2003) College Persistence, Graduation and Remediation, College Board Research Notes, (RN-19)New York.
Why take AP courses?
• Stand out in the college admissions process.
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Counselor Recommendation
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Admission Test Scores
Course Selection/Grades inCollege Prep Courses
Source: National Association of College Admissions Counselors, 2004-2005 State of College Admission Survey
College Ready Goals1. Increase AP enrollment in math, science and English
by recruiting AP potential students identified by the PSAT test.
2. Increase the number students earning qualifying scores (3, 4, 5) on College Board’s AP exams in those subjects by:– Flexible scheduling for optimal success– Student study sessions and at least 3 Saturday seminars– AP training for teachers for 5 consecutive summers– Laying the Foundation training for 6th – 12th teachers annually– Saturday seminars for teachers
3. Increase the number of students attending and graduating from college with degrees in math and science.
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Sparkman High School AP Qualifying Score Goal
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First Year of AP Incentive
Program
AP Exams Taken in English, Math, and Science at 10 Dallas ISD Incentive Schools
High Schools - 10
Jr/Sr Enrollment - 8490
Minority Enrollment – 88%
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First Year of AP
AP Qualifying Scores in English, Math, and Science at 10 Dallas ISD Incentive Schools
Continued AP Courses1. AP English Language and Composition 11th gr2. AP English Literature and Composition 12th gr3. AP Calculus AB 4. AP Chemistry5. AP US Government & PoliticsAdded AP Courses6. AP Biology7. AP Physics C –Mechanics 8. AP Physics C-Electricity & Magnetism9. AP Computer Science A10. AP US History
AP Courses for 2009-2010
Pre-AP Courses for 2009-2010
1. Pre-AP English 102. Pre-AP History 103. Pre-AP Geometry4. Pre-AP Algebra 2 Trig5. Pre-AP Pre-Calculus6. Pre-AP Pre-Calculus for Engineers7. Pre-AP Chemistry8. Pre-AP Anatomy & Physiology
$$ Free College Credit $$AP Course Auburn University
$243/hrUniversity
AlabamaUAH
$272/hrUAB
AP English 11 AP score 4 = 3 hrsAP score 5 = 6 hrs
AP score 3 = 3 hrsAP score 4 or 5 = 6 hrs
AP score 4 = 3 hrsAP score 5 = 6 hrs
AP English 12 AP score 4 = 3 hrsAP score 5 = 6 hrs
AP score 3 = 3hrsAP score 4 = 3 hrs
AP score 3 = 3 hrsAP score 4 or 5 = 6 hrs
AP score 4 = 3 hrs
AP Calculus AB AP score 3 = 7 hrsAP score 4 = 7 hrsAP score 5 = 7 hrs
AP score 3 = 4 hrs AP score 4 or 5 = 4 hrs AP score 3 = 3 hrs AP score 4 = 4 hrs
AP Biology AP score 3 = 4 hrsAP score 4 = 8 hrsAP score 5 = 8 hrs
AP score 3 = 8 hrs AP score 4 = 8 hrs
AP score 3= 4hrsAP score 4 or 5 = 8 hrs
AP score 4 = 4 hrs
AP Chemistry AP score 4 = 4 hrsAP score 5 = 8 hrs
AP score 3 = 4 hrsAP score 4 = 4 hrsAP score 5 = 8 hrs
AP score 3 or higher = 8 hrs
AP score 4 = 6 hrs AP score 5 = 8 hrs
AP Physics CMechanics
AP score 4 = 4 hrsAP score 5 = 4 hrs
AP score 3 = 3 hrs AP score 4 or higher = 4 or 8 hrs
AP score 4 = 4 hrs
AP Computer Science A
AP score 4 = 3 hrsAP score 5 = 3 hrs
AP score 4 = 4 hrs AP score 3 = 3 hrsAP score 4 or 5 = 3 hrs
AP score 3 = 4 hrs
• Information about AP credit and placement policies at many colleges and universities is available at the College Board’s web site:
1. Go to www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy.
2. Type in the name of the college or university whose AP policy you want to view (or browse by letter of the alphabet).
3. You will see two things for each school that has provided their AP credit policy information:• 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 their AP policy.
AP Credit Policy Information
Honors Courses vs. Pre-AP Courses
• Accelerated content• Emphasis on writing• Qualifying test for English
and History• Weighted 5 points
• Teaching strategies and student outcomes prepare students for the rigor of AP courses.
• Students practice thinking, reasoning, problem solving, application, and writing.
• Weighted 5 points• No qualifying test
Honors Courses Pre-AP Courses
English CoursesEnglish 10 or Pre-AP English 10English 11 or AP English 11English 12 or AP English 12
Science CoursesAnatomy & Physiology or Pre-AP Anatomy & PhysiologyAP BiologyChemistry or Pre-AP ChemistryAP ChemistryAP Physics
Math CoursesGeometry or Pre-AP GeometryAlgebra 2 w/trig or Pre-AP Algebra 2 w/trigPre-AP Pre-CalculusAP Calculus
History CoursesUS History 10 or Pre-AP US History 10US History 11 or AP US History 11Government .5 /Economics .5 or AP Government 1
and Economics .5
Students
• Colleges will see that students take courses with rigor
• Pre-AP courses weighted 5pts and AP courses weighted 10 pts
• For each qualifying AP exam score (3 or better) student receives $100
• Opportunity for free college credit
Teachers
• College Board training and support
• Opportunity to team teach• Teacher receives $100 for
each AP student receiving a qualifying score.
Incentives for Taking AP Courses
10th Grade Sample Schedule Both Semesters
1. Pre-AP Eng 10 A-schedule
Pre-AP Hist 10 B-schedule
team teaching
2. Pre-AP Geo A-schedule
Pre-AP Alg 2 trig B-schedule
team teaching
3. General Chemistry Block Schedule
4. Conditioning PE Block Schedule
Spring Semester1. Pre-AP Eng 10 A-schedule
Pre-AP Hist 10 B-schedule
team teaching
2. Pre-AP Geo A-schedule
Pre-AP Alg 2 trig B-schedule
team teaching
3. Health 9 wks/Computer 9 wks
Block Schedule
4. Conditioning PE Block Schedule
Fall Semester
10th Grade Alternating A/B 1st Semester
Week 1Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri
Pre-AP Eng 10
Pre-AP Hist 10
Pre-AP Eng 10
Pre-AP Hist 10
Pre-AP Eng 10
Pre-AP Geo
Pre-AP Alg 2 trig
Pre-AP Geo
Pre-AP Alg 2 trig
Pre-AP Geo
GenChem
GenChem
GenChem
GenChem
GenChem
Cond PE
Cond PE
Cond PE
Cond PE
Cond PE
Week 2
Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri
Pre-AP Hist 10
Pre-AP Eng 10
Pre-AP Hist 10
Pre-AP Eng 10
Pre-AP Hist 10
Pre-AP Alg 2 trig
Pre-AP Geo
Pre-AP Alg 2 trig
Pre-AP Geo
Pre-AP Alg 2 trig
GenChem
GenChem
GenChem
GenChem
GenChem
Cond PE
Cond PE
Cond PE
Cond PE
Cond PE
11th Grade Sample Schedule Both Semesters
Fall Semester1. AP Eng 11 A-schedule
AP Hist 11 B-schedule
team teaching
2. Pre-AP Pre-Cal A schedule
AP Computer Science B scheduleindividual course scheduling
3. Physics Block Schedule
4. Honors Great Wars Block Schedule
Spring Semester1. AP Eng 11 A-schedule
AP Hist 11 B-schedule
team teaching
2. Pre-AP Pre-Cal A schedule
AP Computer Science B schedule
individual course scheduling
3. Psychology Block Schedule
4. Conditioning PE Block Schedule
11th Grade Alternating A/B 1st Semester
Week 1Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri
AP Eng 11
AP Hist 11
AP Eng 11
AP Hist 11
AP Eng 11
Pre-AP Precal
AP Comp Sci
Pre-AP Precal
AP Comp Sci
Pre-A Precal
Physics Physics Physics Physics Physics
GL Honors Great Wars
GL Honors Great Wars
GL Honors Great Wars
GL Honors Great Wars
GL Honors Great Wars
Week 2Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri
AP Hist 11
AP Eng 11
AP Hist 11
AP Eng 11
AP Hist 11
AP Comp Sci
Pre-AP Precal
AP Comp Sci
Pre-AP Precal
AP Comp Sci
Physics Physics Physics Physics Physics
GL Honors Great Wars
GL Honors Great Wars
GL Honors Great Wars
GL Honors Great Wars
GL Honors Great Wars
9th Registration Timeline
• Feb 6th Parents may begin to schedule their student’s TAP Conference through their TAP teacher
• Feb 11th Student registration orientation 1st period at S9GS & get materials
• Feb 12th Pre-Registration Expo for 9th gradeExhibits 5:00-7:00Q & A 6:00-7:00
• Feb 17-27 TAP Conferences at S9GS Library• Mar 6th DEADLINE for turning in course
requests
10th – 11th Registration Timeline
• Jan 21st TAP conference sign-up on Pick-A-Time• Jan 26th Student Registration Orientation, 2nd period
SHS Parent College Ready Orientation, 6 PM• Jan 28th SHS students get registration materials• Jan 29th Pre-Registration Expo
Exhibits 5:00-7:00Q & A 6:00-7:00
• Feb 2-13 TAP Conferences at SHS Library• Feb 20th DEADLINE for turning in course requests
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