Milton High School

An Introduction to the

Advanced Placement

Program®

Milton High is committed to every student’s success.

We believe access to rigorous coursework plays an important role in that process.

Welcome

What Are Advanced

Placement® Courses?

• AP® courses are college-level courses offered in high school.

• These courses reflect what is taught in top introductory college courses.

• Students take AP Exams at the end of the course, measuring their mastery of college-level work.

• A score of 3 or higher on an AP Exam can typically earn students college credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college.

Advanced Placement ®: The Basics

• Current Offerings for the 2016/2017 School Year:

• English: Language and Composition & Literature and Composition

• Math: Calculus AB & Calculus BC

• Science: Environmental Science

• Social Studies: Art History, Human Geography, Psychology , US History , & World History

• New course offering for the 2017/2018 School Year: Capstone!

• MHS is proud to announce that we have been selected as an AP Capstone school beginning in the Fall of 2017!

At MHS we currently offer these AP® Courses:

Introducing - AP Capstone

is an innovative program that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills valued

by colleges. The program is based on two new skills-based AP courses:

AP Seminar and AP Research

Emphasizes Critical Skills Needed for College & Beyond

Complements the in-depth subject-matter study in AP

The AP Capstone program empowers students to:

• synthesize information from multiple perspectives

• apply skills in new situations and cross-curricular contexts

• collect and analyze information with accuracy and precision

• craft, communicate, and defend evidence-based arguments

• practice disciplined and scholarly research skills while exploring relevant topics that appeal to their interests and curiosity.

A flexible two-course program that engages students in rigorous college-level curricula while promoting the critical skills needed for success in college and beyond.

Two Courses – Two Levels of Distinction

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Students who earn

scores of 3 or higher in

AP Seminar and AP

Research and on four

additional AP Exams of

their choosing will

receive the AP Capstone

Diploma™.

Students who earn scores of

3 or higher in AP Seminar and

AP Research will receive the

AP Seminar and Research

Certificate™

Investigate real-world topics from multiple perspectives

Carefully analyze information, write evidence-based arguments and effectively communicate them

Work independently and with a team to research a topic, develop a written report and deliver a presentation

AP Seminar

Students learn how to:

1. Team Project & Presentation

• 25%

2. Individual Essay & Presentation

• 35%

3. Written Exam

• 40%

Exam score based on:

Teachers & Students select and study 2-4 topics.

Example TopicsDemocracyEducationRevolutionFreedomProtest

TechnologySustainability

Offered in 11th grade.

Design, plan, and conduct a year-long mentored, research-based investigation

Apply research methods and practices to address a real-world topic selected by the student

Write a college-level research paper, present and orally defend the findings and research methodology

AP Research

Students learn how to:

1. Research Process

• 15%

2. Academic Thesis Paper (~5,000 words)

• 70%

3. Public Presentation and Oral Defense

• 15%

Exam score based on:

AP Seminar is a prerequisite to AP Research.

Some of the 100+ colleges and universities that have endorsed AP Capstone for its rigorous interdisciplinary curricula

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AP®: The Benefits

• Students learn rigorous college-level content and skills

• Taking advanced courses is highly valued in the college admission process.

• AP courses are interesting and rewarding academic experiences

• Opportunity to earn valuable credit and placement in college

AP®: The Benefits

• Taking an AP course helps students build critical thinking skills, confidence, and the essential time management and study skills needed for college success

• Nationally, research shows that students who score a 3 or higher on an AP Exam typically earn higher grade point averages in college and have higher graduation rates than their non-AP peers*

*2009, The College Board, “The Relationship Between AP Exam Performance and College Outcomes"

AP®: Skills & Advantages that Last a Lifetime

• Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely to complete a college degree on time.* Graduating in four years represents a significant savings on the cost of college.

• Currently, only 1 in 4 college students completes a bachelor’s degree in 4 years.

• The average cost of college for a single year is $23,410** for in-state schools (tuition, fees, room/board, misc. expenses).

*College Outcomes Comparisons by AP and Non-AP High School Experiences, The College Board, 2008 **The College Board, Trends in College Pricing 2014, Figure 1

AP® Helps Students Graduate on Time & Save Money

AP® Expands Students’ Options

When students earn college credit through AP Exams, their options and opportunities expand:

• Move to upper-level college courses sooner

• Pursue a double major

• Gain time to study and travel abroad

Students do not begin their college GPA when in an AP Course.

AP courses challenge students to work and participate at a higher level:

• More time in and out of the classroom will be required to complete assignments and projects.

• Most courses require completion of a summer assignment.

• Student work deadlines are specific.

• High expectations for critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, evidence, multiple perspectives, and clear written and verbal communications.

• Students will have homework and/or reading almost every night.

AP®: What to expect…

AP® Exams

AP® Exams

AP Exams are administered by schools worldwide on set dates in May each year.

• Exams are typically 2 ½ –3 ½ hours and include:

• Multiple-choice questions

• Free-response items such as essays, problem solving, document-based questions and oral response

Each college and university has its own policies regarding AP® credit and placement. The College Board offers information about AP credit at thousands of college and universities at www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy.

Credit and Placement Opportunities

• Search by school name or alphabetically

• Data for each school includes a direct link to that school’s Web page detailing AP credit and placement policies

• A statement from the college or university about its AP policy.

AP Course/Exam Taken

Score of 3 Score of 4 Score of 5

Art History ARH 1050 (3)ARH 1051 (3)

Same as a 3 Same as a 3

Calculus AB MAC 2311 (4) Same as a 3 Same as a 3

Calculus BC MAC 2311 (4) MAC 2311 (4)MAC 2312 (4)

Same as a 4

English Language ENC 1101 (3) ENC 1101 (3)ENC 1102 (3)

Same as a 4

English Literature ENC 1101 or a general education literature course

ENC 1101 (3)ENC 1102 (3) or LIT 1005 (3)

Same as a 4

A Look at Potential Credits: Pensacola State

AP Course/Exam Taken

Score of 3 Score of 4 Score of 5

Environmental Science

ISC 1051 (3) Same as a 3 Same as a 3

Psychology PSY 2012 Same as a 3 Same as a 3

Physics PHY 1053 (3)PHY 1053L (1)

Same as a 3 Same as a 3

US History AMH 1000 (3) AMH 2010 (3)AMH 2020 (3)

Same as a 4

World History WOH 1022 (3) Same as a 3 Same as a 3

https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/credit-policy-

detail?diCode=5535&orgId=2330&name=Pensacola%20State%20College&address=Pensacola%2C%20FL

• According to the PSC website, the cost of tuition per college credit hour is $120.89.

• How will this school handle AP Credits? “Credit is awarded to a student who has earned a score of 3 or higher on a high school AP exam after completion of an AP course. The State Department of Education determines credit awarded.” http://www.pensacolastate.edu/financial-aid/cost-

per-credit-hour/

• IF a student enters PSC with the following credits:• Art History (Score of 3 – 6 credit hours)• World History (Score of 3)• English Language (Score of 3)• US History (Score of 3)• English Literature (Score of 3)

The cost of Tuition: Pensacola State

$2,176.02 + textbook costs

AP Course/Exam

Taken

Score of 3 Score of 4 Score of 5

Art History ARH 2000 (3) ARH 3056 (3)ARH 3057 (3)

Same as a 4

Calculus AB MAC 2311 (4) Same as a 3 Same as a 3

Calculus BC MAC 2311 (4) MAC 2311 (4)MAC 2312 (4)

Same as a 4

English Language ENC 1101 (3) ENC 1101 (3)ENC 1102 (3)

Same as a 4

English Literature

LIT 2000 (3) ENC 1102 (3)LIT 2000 (3)

Same as a 4

A Look at Potential Credits: Florida State

AP Course/Exam Taken

Score of 3 Score of 4 Score of 5

Environmental Science

GEO 1330 (3) Same as a 3 Same as a 3

Psychology PSY 2012 Same as a 3 Same as a 3

Physics PHY 1053 (3)PHY 1053L (1)

Same as a 3 Same as a 3

US History AMH 2010 (3) AMH 2010 (3)AMH 2020 (3)

Same as a 4

World History WOH 1023 (3) Same as a 3 WOH 1023 (3)WOH 1030 (3)

http://admissions.fsu.edu/credit/apcredit.cfm

• According to the FSU website, the tuition cost of two semesters of college (one calendar year) is $6,516.00 or $217.20 per credit hour. http://admissions.fsu.edu/freshman/finances/

• IF a student enters FSU with the following credits:

• Art History (Score of 3)

• World History (Score of 3)

• English Language (Score of 3)

• US History (Score of 3)

• English Literature (Score of 3)

In both schools, AP Credits would save a full semester of tuition, plus the cost of textbooks; and, the student will not have begun their college GPA.

The cost of Tuition: Florida State

$3,258.00 + textbook costs

Next Steps: Help Your Child

Make the Best Choices

• AP information: apstudent.collegeboard.org

• College and Career Planning: bigfuture.org

• Personalized feedback, practice and college planning based on your PSAT/NMSQT® results: My College QuickStart™ www.collegeboard.org/quickstart

• AP credit policy information from colleges and universities: www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy

AP®: Resources Worth Exploring for Students and Families