The Advanced

Placement (AP®)

Program

Spring-Ford High School

What is Advanced Placement?

• Advanced Placement (AP) enables willing and

academically prepared students to pursue

college-level studies while still in high school

• The program consists of college-level courses

developed by College Board that high schools

can choose to offer, and corresponding exams

that are administered in May of each year.

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Why Take AP?• Gain the edge in college prep work & learn skills

that will help you succeed in college.

• Stand out in the college admissions process. Over

3,600 colleges and universities accept AP credits

• Challenge yourself and broaden your intellectual

horizon

• Explore areas of interests- potentially leading to a

major/career pathway

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AP Potential• Web-based tool used by high schools to help

identify potential AP students based on their

PSAT scores

• Analyzes score data and generates a roster of

students who are likely to score a “3” or better in

a given subject based on define pool

• Even if the student received an AP potential

letter, students must still meet all course

prerequisite’s and obtain teacher approval

AP Courses Offered

• Art History

• Studio Art (2-D Design

& 3-D Design)

• Biology

• Calculus AB

• Calculus BC

• Capstone

(Seminar/Research)

• Chemistry

• Computer Science A

• Drawing

• Music Theory

• Physics 1

• Physics C

• Psychology

• Spanish Language &

Culture

• Statistics

• US Government &

Politics

• US History

• English Language

and Composition

• English Literature

• Environmental

Science

• European History

• French Language &

Culture

• Human Geography

• Macroeconomics

New AP Courses 20/21

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Microeconomics

AP Exams & Fees• Exams Dates: First two weeks of May – Determined by

College Board

• Exam Fee: $94/exam (AP Seminar and AP Research

exams will cost $142)

• Spring-Ford SD pays for each student’s first exam

except AP Seminar or AP Research.

• Exams are scored 1-5

• Exam score of 5 = an “A” in a college course

• Exam score of 4 = an “A-”, “B”, or “B+” in a college course

• Exam score of 3 = a “C” in a college course

AP & College Credit

• Colleges and universities will offer credit and/or

placement depending on the exam score

• Use AP Policy Search on the AP program’s

website to find out what a specific college offers

for each subject:

apstudents.collegeboard.org/getting-credit-

placement/search-policies

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Spring-Ford AP Statistics

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Total # of AP Students

Total # of AP Exams

AP Students with Scores 3+

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SFASD: District AP Honor Roll

• Honored by The College Board for:

• Increasing access to AP coursework while

maintaining the percentage of students earning a 3 or

higher on the exam

• CollegeBoard states “the district is successfully

identifying motivated, academically-prepared

students who are likely to benefit most from AP

coursework”

• SFASD has made the District AP Honor Roll for 9

years!

AP Capstone

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• AP Capstone was developed in response to feedback from higher education.

• The two AP Capstone courses: AP Seminar & AP Research

• These courses require students to:

• Analyze topics through multiple lenses to construct meaning or gain understanding.

• Plan and conduct a study or investigation.

• Propose solutions to real-world problems.

• Plan and produce communication in various forms.

• Collaborate to solve a problem.

• Integrate, synthesize, and make cross-curricular connections.

Combining Scholarly Practice with Academic Intensity

How AP Capstone Works

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AP Performance

Assessment Task #1

• Team Project & Presentation

• 20% of the AP Seminar score

• Individual research report (approx. 1200 words)

• Team multi-media presentation (8-10 minutes

plus oral defense)

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AP Performance

Assessment Task #2

• Individual Research-Based Essay &

Presentation

• 35% of the AP Seminar score

• Individual written argument (approx. 2000 words)

• Individual multimedia presentation (6-8 min)

• Oral defense of presentation

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End-of-Course Exam (2 Hours)

• 45% of AP Seminar score

• Three short answer questions: Analysis of

argument in a single source document

• One Essay Question: synthesis- development of

evidence-Based argument

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Exam Fee

• 3 AP performance based assessments- count

towards AP score

• Before the first assessment is completed-full

exam fee of $142 is due

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AP + PLTW

• To help prepare all students for the global workforce, the College

Board and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) have partnered on a

program to encourage student participation in science, technology,

engineering, and math (STEM) courses and build their interest in STEM

degrees and careers. The program leverages the success of the College

Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) and Project Lead The

Way’s applied learning programs.

• One of the program elements is recognition for students who

participate in the pathways, and recognition for schools.

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To earn the recognition:

• Students must complete three courses in the pathway – one AP course; one

PLTW course; and a third course, either AP or PLTW

• Students must also earn a qualifying score of 3 or higher on the AP Exam(s)

and a score of Proficient or higher on the PLTW End of Course (EoC)

assessment(s).

More information & Application: https://www.apandpltw.org/

PLTW + RITPLTW Courses Eligible for RIT Credit:

• Introduction to Engineering Design

• Principles of Engineering

• Digital Electronics

Students MUST:

• Receive at least a 6 stanine score on the year-end exam (6=C;

7=B; 8 and 9 = A)

• Have a class average of 85% or higher

• Must apply for and pay for RIT credit prior to Nov. 2 of that

calendar year. It is recommended that seniors do so by July

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For the students meeting these criteria, RIT awards three semester

credits for each course at a rate of $225 per course.

Students will have an RIT transcript to submit to college admission

offices

***Prices and requirements subject to change. Updated Information: RIT.edu/emcs/pltw/

Questions?

Course Instructors and current AP students will be

available to answer any questions about their course in the

cafeteria. Please feel free talk with them in the cafeteria.

After tonight’s program: Please contact your child’s School Counselor with

any further questions regarding AP courses.

Freshmen Students Junior Students

Mr. Blazusiak: Last Name A-L Mrs. Baker: Last Name A-K

Mrs. Chambers: Last Name M-Z Mr. Rhodes: Last Name L-Z

Sophomore Students

Dr. Cetera: Last Name A-L

Mrs. Johnston: Last Name M-Z

Dual Enrollment

Arcadia University and the

Spring- Ford Area School District

Partnering for the Future

The Arcadia Promise affirms that students will have a

distinctively global, integrative and personal learning

experience that prepares them to contribute and prosper in a

diverse and dynamic world.

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• Arcadia is a top-ranked private university offering

bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. More than 4,000

students choose from among 80 fields of study. U.S. News

& World Report ranks Arcadia University among the top tier

of regional universities in the North.

• Arcadia has been providing a Masters Degree/Certification

program on site for Spring-Ford teachers for several years.

• Arcadia’s main campus is in Glenside.

About Arcadia University

Global Experience Academic Excellence at Arcadia University

One of the distinguishing characteristics of Arcadia University is its commitment to internationalization. Arcadia believes that students who learn firsthand about the interconnections among the peoples of the world will be truly prepared for

life in a rapidly changing global society.

Spring-Ford School District – 21st Century Skills

Personal & Social

Responsibility

Learning and Thinking Skills Digital Age Literacy

Leadership

Productivity

Self-Direction

Teamwork

Data Analysis

Systems Thinking

Scientific Inquiry

Critical & Creative

Thinking

Cultural Competence

Global Awareness

Interactive Communication

Technology & Tools

This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of International Studies. Key themes and issues focused on include globalization, development, poverty, and human rights. The course explores how political, social and economic inequalities are produced and how they affect a variety of people and regions differently. Students examine the evolution of nation state sovereignty and the inter-related impacts of other sub-national and supra-national actors, groups and forces such as those of global markets an non-governmental and inter-governmental organizations. In addition, students learn how the disciples of history, anthropology, political science and economics engage the central topics of International Studies in Distinct ways.

IS 101 Introduction to International Studies

Fall 2020

PBH110 Introduction to Public HealthSpring 2021

This course is designed to provide an overview of public health globally, with an

emphasis on the Unites States. The course will focus on the population health

perspective, including the impact on the healthcare system and the environment

and the specific needs of underserved populations. A history and background of

public health will be included to provide a framework for understanding how

health and healthcare evolved globally and within the US. The course will

provide an introduction to disease incidence and prevalence, and how the

frequency, distribution and determinants of disease affect how resources are

allocated to target health conditions and health disparities. Methods used to

detect diseases within populations will be described along with educational

interventions used to facilitate behavior change and disease prevention. Issues

of healthcare delivery will be included with a discussion of health care financing,

reimbursement, cost containment and utilization.

• Current cost for part time students is $620/credit.

• The cost of the Spring-Ford Course will be $500.00 : $125.00 per credit for the 4 credit undergraduate class

Tuition

70%Spring-Ford

Partners

Receive aDiscount!

•Students will earn college credit applicable toward all degree programs at Arcadia University and also usually transferable to other academic institutions

• Courses will be held on site at Spring-Ford High School

• Coursework is part of the Global Studies Initiative in ensuing years

The Dual Enrollment ProgramAcademic Excellence at Arcadia University

The Dual Enrollment ProgramAcademic Excellence at Arcadia University

• Students must be proficient or advanced on the state

standardized tests.

• Students must have at least a “B” average in their high

school academic courses.

• Students are responsible for completing application and

course registration processes.

Arcadia University and the

Spring-Ford Area School District

Questions?

Dual Enrollment / Dual Credit

Presented by

Brie Kulp

Coordinator of Admissions & Dual Enrollment

What is Dual Enrollment?

Enrollment in college credit

courses, receiving both college credit and credit towards meeting

high school graduation

requirements

Credit is received at the HS and

the College

For high school students age 15

and older who meet the pre-req’s

for courses

The Benefits of Dual Enrollment

•Earn credits for College

AND High School

•Take courses beyond AP

offerings and challenge

yourself

•Show initiative and

enhance your application

profile

•Take advantage of a

reasonable tuition rate

Option 1: Full Time Dual Enrollment

• Attend MCCC on a full-time basis.

• Juniors and seniors may participate.

• Students are responsible for tuition, fees, and text book costs.

• Students may also apply for the MCCC Honors Scholarship full time enrollment in the MCCC Honors Program.

• Students can still participate in all Spring-Ford extracurricular activities.

• Students must meet all Spring-Ford graduation requirements through their dual enrollment courses.

The cost in 2019-20 is $191/credit

($573 for a three credit course).

Option 2: Part Time Dual Enrollment

• Attend MCCC on a part time basis.

• Juniors and seniors may participate.

• Students responsible for tuition, fees, and text book costs.

• Courses taken part time can only count as electives for Spring-Ford.

• Students can still participate in all Spring-Ford extracurricular activities.

The cost in 2019-20 is $191/credit

($573 for a three credit course).

Option 3: 8AM Course at Pottstown Campus

Spring-Ford provides bus transportation for students to

take MWF 8 – 8:55 AM classes at the West Campus in

Pottstown

• CJS 100: Intro to Criminal Justice

• CJS 200: Criminal Investigation

• EDU 100: Intro to Education*

• EDU 213: Working with Special Needs Children

*EDU 100 requires 20 hours of observation

• The cost in 2019-20 is $191/credit ($573 for a three credit course).

• Students are also responsible to purchase the college textbooks.

Option 4: MCCC Dual Enrollment at SF

Taught by Approved High School

Dual Credit teachers:

•ACC 115: Financial Accounting

•CMS 110: Intro to Speech Communication

•HIS 121: World Civ to 1500

•HIS 122: World Civ from 1500

•MGT 111: Principles of Management

•SCS 101: Strategies for College Success

•Cost = Students are charged the cost of one credit for a three or four credit course.

The cost in 2019-20 is $191. •Students are also responsible to purchase the college textbooks.

Steps To Register

1. Discuss dual enrollment with your

school counselor.

2. Apply to the dual enrollment program

at www.mc3.edu/deap (this does not

register you for a class).

3. See FPC for Student and Parent Dual

Enrollment Registration Form.

4. Submit tuition payment by logging into

MyMC3

*If you change or drop a dual enrollment

course after submitting the registration form,

you MUST submit a drop form to MCCC (see

FPC for form). If you do not submit a drop

form immediately, you will still be responsible

for paying for the course.

Thank you!

For more information,

contact:

610.718.1916 or

admissions@mc3.edu

www.mc3.edu/de