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Welcome to Schol AR Fox Night

Welcome to Schol AR Fox Night. Advanced Placement/Dual Credit February 5, 2014. Prepares for the rigor of college Rewards students with weighted grades Unique learning experience Earn college credit Stand out in the college admissions process Gain skills to help you succeed in college

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Welcome to Schol AR Fox Night

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  1. Welcome to ScholAR Fox Night Advanced Placement/Dual Credit February 5, 2014

  2. Prepares for the rigor of college • Rewards students with weighted grades • Unique learning experience • Earn college credit • Stand out in the college admissions process • Gain skills to help you succeed in college • Broaden your intellectual horizons Why AP and/or Dual Credit?

  3. South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale Policy Grade Point Conversion Table Average Grade CP/TP Honors AP/IB/DC 100 A 4.87 5.37 5.87 99 A 4.75 5.25 5.75 98 A 4.62 5.12 5.62 97 A 4.50 5.00 5.50 96 A 4.37 4.87 5.37 95 A 4.25 4.75 5.25 94 A 4.12 4.62 5.12 93 A 4.00 4.50 5.00 92 B 3.87 4.37 4.87 91 B 3.75 4.25 4.75 90 B 3.62 4.12 4.62 89 B 3.50 4.00 4.50 88 B 3.37 3.87 4.37 87 B 3.25 3.75 4.25 86 B 3.12 3.62 4.12 85 B 3.00 3.50 4.00 AP, IB & Dual Credit courses are weighted the same One full quality point higher than CP-level (.5 higher than Honors) per credit when calculating GPA AP/Dual Credit Weighting

  4. Advanced Placement (AP) Dual Credit • Year-long course for one credit with AP/DC weighting (If a course with lab, one credit will have AP/DC weighting and lab will have Honors weighting) • No fee involved for students in South Carolina (other states require students to pay $85-$100/exam) • Anyone willing to accept rigor may enroll • Follows AR grading schedule with grades reported every four weeks (progress reports & report cards) • Semester-long course for one full credit with AP/DC weighting • College tuition paid by student • Must apply & meet college admission and placement test requirements (COMPASS, SAT, or ACT) • Courses available on AR campus, online, or on college campus • Follows college grading schedule with final grade being the only one reported to high school What’s the Difference?

  5. Advanced Placement (AP) Dual Credit • Standardized course for high school students taught by high school teacher • With high enough score on associated AP exam may earn undergraduate credit (or bypass a college course) at most colleges • Exam scored 1-5; 5 & 4 being most readily accepted, 3 may be accepted, 2 & 1 not accepted by colleges • No college letter grade is generated • Accepted at most institutions, public and private • College course taught by college instructor • Course is recorded on college transcript with a letter grade using college grading scale • Course is recorded on high school transcript using actual numerical grade earned & calculated on SCUGP scale • Transferrable to in-state & public institutions and many private schools; not accepted by some selective private schools (students responsibility to check transferability before enrolling. Helpful website is www.sctrac.org) What’s the Difference?

  6. AP Biology • AP Calculus AB & BC • AP Chemistry • AP English Language & Composition • AP English Literature & Composition • AP European History • AP Human Geography • AP Physics 1 • AP Psychology • AP Statistics • AP Studio Art • AP US Government & Politics • AP US History AP Courses Planned for 2014-2015

  7. Grades 11-12 • Prerequisites: Honors Biology, enrolled in Honors English, or Instructor Approval • Strongly Recommended: 85+ in Biology Honors, Chemistry Honors (completed or concurrent) amlitz@dorchester2.k12.sc.us AP Biology (with lab)Mrs. Amy Litz

  8. The Course • Covers two semesters of college freshman biology • Four main units of study • 13 required labs by CollegeBoard (there is a second lab period for this course) AP Biology (with lab)Mrs. Amy Litz

  9. Grading • AP weight on grades one period, honors weight on other period • Tests and labs account for majority of grade in this course. Most homework is independent • First quarter all students get college scale on tests (10 pt. scale) to ease into rigor of course AP Biology (with lab)Mrs. Amy Litz

  10. The FUN Stuff • Volunteer at Kiawah Marathon each year and raise money for charities: Water Mission International • Field Trips to Kiawah (end of year for Ecology), Marine Lab (Oyster Project) and MUSC • Annual Ultimate Frisbee Match with AP Science AP Biology (with lab)Mrs. Amy Litz

  11. Grades 11-12 • Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus and Teacher Recommendation; Open to all students willing to attempt the rigor of the prescribed curriculum • Strongly Recommended: 85+ in Pre-Calculus Honors iallers@dorchester2.k12.sc.us AP Calculus AB/BCMrs. Ines Allers

  12. Grades 11-12 • Prerequisites: Chemistry, completed or concurrently enrolled in Pre-Calculus ljutzeler@dorchester2.k12.sc.us AP Chemistry (with lab)Ms. Lindsey Jutzeler

  13. Open to 11th and 12th grade students • Science Requirements • Honors Chemistry • CP Chemistry: 97 or higher cumulative average • Math Requirements • Completion of Algebra 2 Honors Course Prerequisites

  14. Redesigned course framework (2013-2014) • Dr. Melanie Cooper, Clemson University • Heavy emphasis on inquiry, analytical, and reasoning skills • Students must “think AP” in order to “do AP” • Abstract thinking • Inductive reasoning • Guided vs. independent work Course Rigor and Relevance

  15. This is a year-long block class • 1 period lecture: AP credit weighting • 1 period lab: Honors credit weighting • 6 Big Ideas • Structure of matter, states of matter, reactions, descriptive chemistry, and lab skills • 16 required labs • Assessments will mirror the AP Exam • AT LEAST 5 hours per week outside of class preparing for this class Course Description

  16. AP Exam

  17. Grades 11-12 • Prerequisite: Open to all students willing to attempt the rigors of the prescribed curriculum • Strongly Recommended: English 3 Honors or English 4 Honors lshaffer@dorchester2.k12.sc.us AP English Language & CompositionMs. Lisa Shaffer

  18. Focuses on rhetorical analysis • The use of language to persuade & communicate • Students who take/took AP US History and/or AP European History will find AP Language & Composition a great companion The Course AP English Language & CompositionMs. Lisa Shaffer

  19. Non-fiction – “the literature of fact” • Memoirs, adventure & travel narratives • Graphic texts • Documentaries, graphic novels like Maus or Perepolis, advertisements The Readings AP English Language & CompositionMs. Lisa Shaffer

  20. What to Expect AP English Language & CompositionMs. Lisa Shaffer

  21. Grades 11-12 • Prerequisite: Open to all students willing to attempt the rigors of the prescribed curriculum • Strongly Recommended: English 3 Honors and English 4 Honors abowers@dorchester2.k12.sc.us AP English Literature & CompositionMs. Ashley Bowers

  22. Deep analysis of literary works is the basis for the course • Explore literary works from several genres and periods • Learn to read critically as you • Experience great literary works • Interpret those texts • Evaluate their quality & artistic achievement AP English Literature & CompositionMs. Ashley Bowers

  23. Grades 10-12 • Prerequisite: Open to all students willing to attempt the rigors of the prescribed curriculum • Strongly Recommended: 85+ in Modern World History nharris@dorchester2.k12.sc.us AP European HistoryCoach Nate Harris

  24. Grades 9-12 • Prerequisite: Open to all students willing to attempt the rigors of the prescribed curriculum • Strongly Recommended: • For 9th graders - Strong 8th grade English & Social Studies • For 10th, 11th, & 12th graders - Score at least a 93 in previous honors level Social Studies courses scochran@dorchester2.k12.sc.us AP Human GeographyMrs. Sarah Cochran

  25. Emphasizes the study of diverse groups of people & areas organized around a set of concepts • Study the distribution, processes, and effects of the human population on our planet • Learn how to use and interpret maps, data sets, geographic models, GIS, aerial photographs, and satellite images AP Human GeographyMrs. Sarah Cochran

  26. Grades 11-12 • Prerequisite: Completed Geometry and Algebra 2 dreeder@dorchester2.k12.sc.us AP Physics 1: Algebra-basedDr. Diane Reeder

  27. Completed Physical Science • Completed Algebra 2 • Completed Geometry Necessary Courses for Success AP Physics 1: Algebra-basedDr. Diane Reeder

  28. Newtonian Mechanics • Rotational Dynamics and Angular Momentum • Work, Energy, and Power • Mechanical Waves and Sound • Electric Circuit Introduction What are the course topics?

  29. Improve problem-solving skills • More practice in math and reading for information – helps with ACT, WorkKeys, college placement exams • Receive college credit in a physics course (usually 4 credit hours) • Having the opportunity to complete a 4 hour college course over 1 full year instead of 1 semester • Head start on critical thinking Why take this course???

  30. Grades 11-12 • Prerequisite: Open to all students willing to attempt the rigors of the prescribed curriculum apieretti@dorchester2.k12.sc.us AP PsychologyMr. Anthony Pieretti

  31. Have you ever wondered why people act the way they do? • How do blind people dream? • What makes a serial killer snap? • What happens between hearing a funny joke and smiling? Psychology is the study of all these things: the science of behavior and mental processes. AP Psychology

  32. Studying the mind is interesting, but more than anything, it's useful • The subjects covered are almost always directly relevant to you: • How you think • How you smell • Why you see the world the way you do • Once you begin to explore and understand the human mind (especially those of your parent's), endless possibilities are yours Why study psychology ?

  33. Topics you may learn about include: • Psychological Disorders • Intelligence • Child Development • Memory • Dreaming • Hypnosis • AP Psychology is a challenging class • It includes very interesting homework and assignments! • It looks good on college applications What will we learn & Why?

  34. Grades 11-12 • Prerequisites: Geometry, Algebra 2 and Teacher Recommendation; Open to all students willing to attempt the rigors of the prescribed curriculum • Strongly Recommended: 85+ in Geometry and Algebra 2, enjoys English and/or reading bgunn@dorchester2.k12.sc.us and kpaige@dorchester2.k12.sc.us AP StatisticsMs. Brittany Gunn & Ms. Kylie Paige

  35. Explore concepts such as methodology and inferences through small group discussion and activities • Design surveys and experiments, gather and analyze data numerically and graphically, and apply inferential statistics to draw conclusions for a population • Learn about the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data What makes this course interesting?

  36. Grades 10-12 • Required: Portfolio Review of 24 works • Drawing • Drawing & Painting 1 & 2 courses completed • 2D Design • Photography 1 & 2 or Media Arts 1 & 2 courses completed • 3D Design • Sculpture & Ceramics 1 & 2 courses completed • Strongly Recommended: • Two levels of an art discipline such as Drawing & Painting, Sculpture & Ceramics, Photography, Media Arts successfully completed • Complete AP assignments over the summer • Student possesses a portfolio of artwork cellis@dorchester2.k12.sc.us and nkeith@dorchester2.k12.sc.us AP Studio ArtMs. Catherine Ellis & Ms. Natalie Keith

  37. The 3 courses • 2-D Design • Drawing • 3-D Design

  38. Both students and parents should understand… • Each course requires a portfolio of 24 works. • Students may use some artworks from previous years to complete the portfolio. • Each work must be at a quality accepted by the AP Studio Art teacher. • Students will be required to do some assignments at home. • There will also be time available after school for assistance or additional studio time.

  39. Sample 2D Design 5 5

  40. Sample Drawing 5 5

  41. Sample 3D Design

  42. Contact Information • Catherine Ellis: cellis@dorchester2.k.12.sc.us • Natalie Keith: nkeith@dorchester2.k12.sc.us

  43. Grades 11-12 • Prerequisites: Open to all students willing to attempt the rigors of the prescribed curriculum • Strongly Recommended: 93 or higher in US History CP, 85 or higher in AP or Honors US History, previous AP or Honors level courses suggested nharris@dorchester2.k12.sc.us AP Government & Politics Coach Nate Harris

  44. Acquire a superior knowledge of the fundamental principals of American Government • Develop analytical thinking and writing skills • Explore the possibility of a future in politics or governmental careers AP Government & PoliticsCoach Nate Harris

  45. Grades 11-12 • Prerequisites: Open to all students willing to attempt the rigors of the prescribed curriculum • Strongly Recommended: • B/A in AP European History preferred and/or B/A in previous Honors or AP social studies course(s) • Strong ELA (writing) background • Interest in United States History & Culture kharris@dorchester2.k12.sc.us AP US HistoryMrs. Keirstan Harris

  46. Investigate theories, facts, people and connections related to the development of the United States • Develop an awareness of the common trends seen throughout the development of the country • Interpret, analyze and apply primary sources and historical artifacts to assess historical significance AP US HistoryMrs. Keirstan Harris

  47. Understand the relationship between literature and historical time periods • Develop a clear, concise style of historical writing which will bring success on the AP Exam AP US HistoryMrs. Keirstan Harris

  48. The course is challenging, but is one of the best classes for a college-bound student to take, as it incorporates the same rigor and content they will see in a college course • Most of the classes are discussion based, which lends itself to debate and allows to often bring into the conversation modern connections • Students become much better writers and critical thinkers within the course – two skills imperative for success in higher learning institutions AP US HistoryMrs. Keirstan Harris

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