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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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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First Year of AP Incentive

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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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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

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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

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Cond PE

Cond PE

Cond PE

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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

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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

Questions?