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Course Selection Information Night - Assistive Details for AP Programs

Learn about graduation requirements, scheduling, AP courses, and college applications at our informative session. Discover key terms and diploma options for rising grades. Access scheduling timelines and guidelines for course changes in various subjects.

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Course Selection Information Night - Assistive Details for AP Programs

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  1. AP/Course SelectionInformation NightFebruary 26, 2013 Ms. Carpenter Director of Counseling Ms. Burnett A – COV Mr. Barr COW – HAM & AVID Mr. Han HAN – MANU Ms. Guanu MANP – RES Ms. Connell RET – UPP Ms. Frie UR – Z & ELL

  2. Agenda • 7:00PM – 7:30 PM: Review Graduation Requirements/ Scheduling Overview • 7:30PM – 8:30 PM: AP Teachers by subject available in Main Hallways • 7:30PM – 8:30 PM: Counselors available to discuss: • Courses 2013-2014 • College Application Process • Naviance/Family Connection Enrollment

  3. Three Important Terms… • LEVELS in English, Social Studies, Science • STANDARD CREDIT • VERIFIED CREDIT

  4. Standard Diploma(22 credits)-Rising 12 • English 4 • Math 3 • Lab Science 3 • Hist/Soc St 3 • Health/PE 2 • Fine/Prac Arts orCareer & Tech 1 • Electives 6 (2 sequential)

  5. Standard Diploma(22 credits)-Rising 10/11 • English 4 • Math 3 • Lab Science 3 • Hist/Soc St 3 • Health/PE 2 • World Lang/FA & Tech Ed 2 • Econ & Pers Fin 1 • Electives 4 (2 sequential)

  6. And VerifiedCredits6 • 2 in English • 1 in Mathematics • 1 in Lab Science • 1 in History/Social Studies • 1 from an additional student-selected test

  7. Advanced Studies Diploma(24 credits) – Rising 12 • English 4 • Math 4 • Lab Science 4 • Hist/Soc St 4 • World Lang 3-4 • Health/PE 2 • FineArts/Career Tech Ed 1 • Electives 1-2

  8. Advanced Studies Diploma(26 credits) – Rising 10 & 11 • World Lang 3 • Health/PE 2 • FineArts/Career Tech Ed 1 • Econ/Pers Fin 1 • Electives 3 • English 4 • Math 4 • Lab Science 4 • Hist/Soc St 4

  9. And Verified Credits9 • 2 in English • 2 in Mathematics • 2 in Laboratory Science • 2 in History/Social Studies • 1 from an additional test selected by the student

  10. Scheduling Timeline February 4-8: Teacher Recommendations Feb.19-Feb. 23: THS Classroom Scheduling February 15: Electives Fair Feb. 22-March 1: Naviance open for viewing February 26: AP/Course Selection Night February 28: Teacher Recs Mailed Home Mar. 1-April 30: Counselor/student individual conferences June 28: Last day for schedule changes

  11. Classroom Presentations February 19 – February 22 • Counselors visited 9th, 10th, and 11th grade classes to discuss graduation requirements, the scheduling process, and course options for next year. • Students made preliminary selections on Naviance/Family Connections. Parents will have opportunity to approve through Naviance. • 2013-2014 Program of Studies can be printed from the Counseling section on theTuscarora website or the LCPS website.

  12. Counselor & Student ConferencesMarch 1 – April 30, 2013 • Every student will meet with his/her counselor to discuss courses and teacher recommendations. • Counselors will help refine student course selections and check graduation requirements. • At this time, the student will be instructed to obtain a parent signature for any changes and return to the counselor. • Course Requests will be sent home with 3rdquarter report cards.

  13. Final Course Requests • June 28, 2013 is the deadline to change student course requests. • Changes after June 28, 2013 may not be possible.

  14. Schedule ChangesAcademic Level Courses • Level changes will be considered on a case-by-case basis after 1st quarter interims. • Many factors are considered: • Student input • Parent input • Counselor input • Overall course load • Teacher feedback • Availability of alternate courses • Post-secondary plans • Individual strengths & weaknesses

  15. Schedule Changes Electives • Students who do not receive their first choice in electives may be permitted to make schedule changes. • Students who receive their first choice in electives cannot be permitted to change their electives unless extenuating circumstances exist.

  16. Advanced Placement(Rigor, Rigor, Rigor) • The Advanced Placement Program (AP) is a cooperative education endeavor with the College Board. • AP courses allow students the opportunity to take college-level courses while they are enrolled in high school. • Students who enroll in an AP course should expect extensive reading, writing, and critical thinking which generally require additional time. • Students are expected to take the nationally standardized AP examinations. • Colleges may award academic credit and/or special placement if a student earns a qualifying score on the exam. • AP final grades are “weighted” by adding 1.0 to the point value for the grade if the student passes the course.

  17. AP Course Selection • Art Studio • Eng. Lang & Comp • Eng. Lit & Comp • French • German • Latin • Spanish • Calculus AB • Calculus BC • Computer Science A • Statistics • Music Theory • Biology • Chemistry • Physics C • World Hist./Geography • U.S. History • U.S. Gov. & Comp. Gov. • Econ. – Macro & Micro • Human Geography • Psychology

  18. AP Teachers by subject are available to speak with you in the Main Hallway. • Counselors are available to discuss: • Courses 2013-2014 • College Application Process • Naviance/Family Connection Enrollment

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