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BRUSLY HIGH SCHOOL
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM
“Creating a Culture of Excellence”
August 24, 2016
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• What is Advanced Placement (AP)?
• What does the AP Program look like at Brusly High School?
• What are the benefits of AP?
• What is the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) College
Readiness Program? How will NMSI’s College Readiness Program
benefit BHS students?
• What is expected of you?
Today’s Topics
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• Advanced Placement® is a program developed and overseen by the
College Board, the not-for-profit organization that is responsible for the
PSAT/NMSQT® and SAT®
• AP courses are college-level courses offered in high school; They are
more rigorous, requiring more independent learning and outside work
• Courses reflect what is taught in top introductory college courses
• Students take an AP exam at the end of each course, measuring their
mastery of college-level work
• A score of 3 or higher (score range is 1 to 5) on an AP exam can earn
students college credit and/or placement into advanced college courses
• AP Courses are NOT the same as dual enrollment courses
What is AP?
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We currently offer 9 AP courses at Brusly High School and have
• English:
• English Language and Composition (English III) – 11th grade
• English Literature and Composition (English IV) – 12th grade
• History and Social Sciences:
• U.S. Government and Politics (Civics) – 10th grade
• U.S. History – 11th grade
• European History – 12th grade
• Math and Computer Science:
• Statistics – 11th grade
• Calculus AB – 12th grade
• Science:
• Biology (Biology II) – 11th grade
• Physics 1 (Algebra-based) – 12th grade
AP Program at BHS
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• To reflect the rigorous content of AP courses, BHS uses a 10 point grading
scale.
• At BHS, AP courses are given a higher weight when calculating GPA. On
students’ transcripts, an A in an AP course is worth 5pts, a B is 4pts, a C is
3pts, and a D is 2pts.
• All AP students are required to take the AP exam in lieu of a final exam. A
student’s AP exam score will not factor into his/her grade. The second
semester grade will be determined by averaging the student’s P3 & P4
grades.
• The exam fee is $92 per exam. However, WBR School Board pays the
exam fee for our students, regardless of the number of exams taken.
AP Program at BHS
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• This year at BHS, we have 106 students enrolled in 1 or more AP courses.
Of those 106 students,
59 are taking 1 AP course
17 are taking 2 AP courses
18 are taking 3 AP courses
6 are taking 4 AP courses
6 are taking 5 AP courses
For a total of 201 AP enrollments this year
These numbers have been steadily increasing each year and we are
excited to grow the AP program at BHS even more with our NMSI
partnership (more on this momentarily).
AP Program at BHS
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• AP Scholar Recognition
• AP Scholars demonstrate superior college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. They receive a certificate, and this achievement is acknowledged on any AP score report that is sent to colleges.
• In WBR, AP Scholars are also rewarded upon graduation with an iPad or Macbook, depending on their AP Scholar level.
• In 2014-2015, BHS had 3 AP Scholars. In 2015-2016, BHS had 9 AP Scholars. In 2016-2017, we already have 6 students who will qualify and hope to have many more after this year’s AP exams are complete.
• AP Scholars will also be recognized with their name on a permanent banner posted at BHS.
AP Program at BHS
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Quotes from BHS graduates:
“Taking AP classes at BHS really put me on the fast track to getting the
hang of college. It made me expect more out of myself and my
assignments, which got me in the habit of trying to meet and exceed my
professors' expectations at my university. I would recommend taking any
AP class to a high school student who wants to succeed in college,
because AP classes, teachers, and testing will allow you to do just that.”
– 2014 BHS Graduate
“Taking an AP course was like a sample of an actual college class, so I
was prepared and knew what to expect once I got to college.”
– 2015 BHS Graduate
Benefits of AP
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Taking an AP course helps students build critical thinking skills,
confidence, and the essential time-management and study skills needed
for college success
• Students learn rigorous college-level content and skills
• Taking AP is valued in the college admission process
• AP courses are interesting and rewarding academic experiences
• Opportunity to earn valuable credit and placement in college for free
Benefits of AP
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8%
14%
16%
23%
15%
52%
58%
64%
82%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Extracurricular Activities
Interview
Teacher Recommendation
Counselor Recommendation
Essay/Writing Sample
Class Rank
Grades in All Subjects
Admission Test Scores
Strength of Curriculum
Course Selection/Grades in College Prep Courses
Considerable Importance
What Counts in College AdmissionPercent of colleges attributing levels of importance to factors in
admission decision: 2013
*Source: National Association of College Admissions Officers, 2013 Academic Trends Survey
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AP & College Grade Point Averages
Source: College Outcomes Comparisons by AP® and Non-AP High School Experiences Hargrove, Godin and Dodd, 2008
2.55
2.612.64
2.83
2.88
2.96
2.60
2.65 2.66
2.852.89
2.95
Neither AP norDual Enrollment
Courses
AP Course(s)and Exam(s):Exam Score
Avg. = 1
Dual EnrollmentCourses
AP Course(s)and Exam(s):Exam Score
Avg. = 2
AP Course(s)and Exam(s):Exam Score
Avg.=3
AP Course(s)and Exam(s):Exam ScoreAvg.=4 or 5
First-Year and Fourth-Year Average College GPAs of Students with Varying AP and Non-AP Experiences
First-Year GPA Fourth-Year GPA
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BHS AP Courses & LSU Credit
Exam Min. Score Req. No. of Credits
Biology 3 6
4 8
Calculus AB 3 3
4 5
English Lang 3 3
4 6
5 9
English Lit 3 3
4 6
5 9
European Hist 3 3
Statistics 3 3
4 6
US Gov & Pol 3 3
US History 3 3
4 6
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It is possible for a BHS student who takes all available
AP courses and scores at least a 3 on all exams to earn
as many as 30.0 college credits at LSU before even
finishing high school.
This would student would then have enough credits to
be considered a sophomore upon entering LSU.
That’s a lot of saved tuition!!!
BHS AP Courses & LSU Credit
NMSI’S COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM:
A Partnership with BHS
Taylor Bunn, NMSI Program Director
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National Math + Science InitiativeWho We Are, What We Do, and How We Do It
Exam
Title Min. Score
Required Number
of Credits Equivalent
Course
Psychology 3 3 PSYCH 1100
Spanish Language and Culture 3 8 SPANISH 1101, 1102
4 12 SPANISH 1101, 1102, 1103
5 15 SPANISH 1101, 1102, 1103, 2202
Statistics 3 3 STAT 1450
4 3 STAT 2450
Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio 3 3 ART GEN (general credit)
United States Government and Politics 3 3 POLITSC 1100
United States History 3 6 HISTORY 1151, 1152
• NMSI is a nonprofit organization, launched in 2007 by top leaders in business,
education and science to transform education in the United States.
• Our Mission: To inspire, engage and empower all students to succeed in
today's knowledge economy by advancing STEM teaching and learning.
Our Vision: Every student graduates from high school prepared to succeed in
college and career.
• Our Approach: Identify effective, efficient programs; create replication protocols
to ensure fidelity; then take them to scale
• College Readiness Program
• Laying the Foundation Teacher Training Program
• UTeach Expansion Program
College Readiness Program:Elements of Success
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NMSI’s College Readiness
Program:
• Dramatically increases the
number of students taking and
earning qualifying scores on
AP math, science, and English
exams
• Expands access to traditionally
underrepresented students
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Student Support and Benefits
Equipment and Supplies:
Each school receives $35,000 for equipment and supplies over a three-year period.
Extra Tutoring Sessions:
Students may receive after-school tutoring conducted by their teachers, at a minimum of 40 hours per teacher per year.
Student Study Sessions:
The College Readiness Program includes at least three AP extracurricular study sessions per subject, which are held on Saturdays and are led by state and national AP experts while the students’ classroom teachers observe.
Exam Incentive for Students:
Students who score a 3 or higher on any English, Math, or Science AP exam will be rewarded with $100 per score of 3 or higher.
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Saturday Study Sessions (SSS)
• Four 55-minute topic sessions
• AP teacher(s) expected to attend all sessions with their students
• NMSI-provided presenters
• Snack for the students
• Raffle prize(s)
• Printing and shipping of NMSI study session materials
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Sample Study Session
SSS #1 Science
Presenter AP CourseSession I
8:30-9:45
Session II
9:55-11:10
Session III
11:50-1:05
Session IV
1:15-2:30
Margarita P. Biology
Bacterial &
Viral Genetics
Cell Respiration Cell Membranes
& Transport
Protein
Synthesis
Susan H. Chemistry
Equilibrium
General KSP
Thermodynamics-
Enthalpy, Entropy,
etc.
Kinetic-Rate
Mechanisms
Kinetic-
Integrated Rate
Norm L. Physics 1
Newton's
Forces & Laws
Circular Motion,
Gravity, Orbits
Work & Energy Momentum &
Energy
Philip B.Environmental
Science
Overview of
Multiple Choice
Nonrenewable
Energy
Renewable
Energy
Geological
Resources &
Soils
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• Students
Be an ACTIVE learner in and out of class
• Ask questions
• Study/review daily
• Communicate with teacher
• Take advantage of extra tutoring sessions
Prepare for the AP Exam
• Attend all Saturday Study Sessions
• Utilize exam prep materials and activities
*Remember, all AP students are required to take the AP exam
BHS AP Expectations
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• Parents
Monitor student grades frequently
Communicate with teacher and administrator/counselor as necessary
Facilitate your child’s attendance at all Saturday Study Sessions
(see handout with Study Session dates)
Support your child’s preparation for the AP exam
• Teachers
Support success in AP courses with daily high quality instruction
Offer ample tutoring opportunities
Provide exam prep resources
Attend the Saturday Study Sessions with students
Participate in AP teacher training throughout the school year
BHS AP Expectations
QUESTIONS?
Julie Mayeux, Assistant Principal
[email protected], 225-749-2815
Designated AP Administrator