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AP (Advanced Placement)/DUAL ENROLLMENT NIGHT
Monday, January 14th, 2013
Tonight’s Agenda6:30 – 6:45 General Meeting in the Cafeteria: Welcome and directions for the evening.
Overview of the AP Program at Central by Jimmy Pagel, Assistant Principal
Explanation of Dual Enrollment by Mrs. Deidre Miller, Department Chair of Counseling
Introduction of AP Teachers
Tonight’s Agenda
6:45 – 7:30Students and their parents should visit the various AP classes they may be interested in.
If you would like information about a class that you did not have an opportunity to see, please contact your student’s counselor, Mr. Pagel or the subject area teacher in the next few days.
What Counts in College Admissions?
According to the NACAC Survey of College Admissions Officials, the following represent the percent of officials who cited the factors below as “considerably important”:
Academic rigor of courses 82% SAT Scores 46% Class Rank 42% Overall grades/GPA 42% Application essay 14% Work/school activities 6%
Importance of Rigor of Curriculum
University of
Georgia
Admissions Decision
Cumulative Numeric Average
SAT # of Honors Courses
# of AP Courses
Student A DENIED 87.733 1800 3 3
Student B ACCEPTED 87.698 1660 7 5
Georgia Tech
Admissions Decision
Cumulative Numeric Average
SAT # of Honors Courses
# of AP Courses
Student A DENIED 91.409 1920 8 5
Student B ACCEPTED 91.136 1830 10 6
What is the AP Program?
it is a program of college courses and exams for secondary school students which have been administered nationally since 1955 by the College Board
AP courses make it possible for academically talented high school students to upgrade the quality and increase the challenge of their studies
AP courses allow students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school and potentially earn college credit
What is the AP Program? College Credit is dependent on AP exam scores and
specific college policies.
College Credit, if awarded, is honored at many colleges and universities throughout the nation
Quality Pt Added to GPA (An A in an AP course earns a 5.0 on 4.0 GPA scale for that course)**
A variety of course offerings are available
Courses are offered grades 9-12
Exam fee ($89.00 per exam) and testing will occur from May 6th through May 17th.
Things to Remember Students taking AP exams are awarded exam scores between
1 and 5 by the College Board, with 5 being the highest score awarded.
Students must take the AP exam in each course for which they wish to be considered for college credit.
Students are awarded possible college credit based on EXAM scores, NOT AP course grades.
Colleges & universities have their own policies for awarding college credit—please check with individual colleges for that information.
Benefits of the AP ProgramOpportunity to refine academic / study skills
Increase self-confidence and motivation
Prepare for competitive college admissions process
Possibly earn college credit and/or placement
Is AP the right choice for me? Students who are successful in AP courses tend to have:
High interest in learning the subject
Strong communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
Ability to process & understand new information quickly
A positive attitude about challenging academic work
Ability to prioritize tasks & manage time effectively
Is AP the right choice for me?
Students & parents should evaluate readiness by looking at academic performance, not just academic ability.
AP courses are designed with the motivated, prepared, and high-achieving student in mind.
Should I Take an AP Course?Students & parents should make this decision
after considering ALL of the following:
Past & current academic performance
Student academic readiness
Teacher recommendation
Student (not parent) interest & motivation
Demands on time & competing interests
Am I ready to take an AP course?BEFORE registration, students & parents should:
Talk to current teachers about performance, readiness & interest.
Talk to AP teachers about course expectations, work-load, and requirements.
Review academic progress with a counselor and discuss performance, readiness & interest.
9th Grade Students & ParentsAre AP & Horizons classes the
same?AP classes are different— AP classes have college-level expectations for students based
on nationally-recognized curriculum standards
The quantity & quality of work expected in in an AP course requires a greater student commitment of time, energy, and effort inside of & outside of the classroom
AP courses, resources, teachers & curriculum are reviewed & approved by the College Board annually
Students may earn college credit, advanced placement, or both—depending on AP exam performance
9th Grade Students & ParentsAP Human GeographyWhy an AP course in 9th grade?
AP Human Geography has been designed & placed in the curriculum with the 9th grade student in mind;
AP courses have been intentionally placed in the course curriculum with high school graduation requirements and knowledge & skill pre-requisites in mind
Please see the Forsyth County Schools Course Digest at www.forsyth.k12.ga.us for information on course sequencing, pre-
requisites, and graduation requirements
AP course availabilityINDIVIDUAL COURSE AVAILABILITY at each high school
is determined annually by the following: student registration & course demand,
availability of AP-endorsed teachers,
AND
the requirements of the school’s overall instructional program.
Your Contacts at Forsyth Central High School
Jimmy Pagel – FCHS Assistant Principal / AP
Deidre Miller – FCHS Lead Counselor / Dual Enrollment
For more information… AP Central
– http://apcentral.collegeboard.com
College & University AP Credit Policies
– http://apps.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp
AP Student Resources
– www.collegeboard.com/?student
AP Parent Resources
– http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/
Dual EnrollmentACCEL – part time
University of North Georgia
ACCEL – full time
Dual Enrollment through Lanier Technical College
Move On When Ready (MOWR) – full time
Dual Enrollment
Informational Meetings for part-time Dual Enrollment for students and parents
ACCEL Parent/Student Meeting is January 24, 6pm at the University
400 Center Lanier Technical College Parent/Student Meeting is January 31,
6:30pm at the Lanier Tech Conference Center Lanier Technical College Application and Financial Aid Meeting is
April 11, 6:30pm at Lanier Tech
ACCEL Information
ACCEL student meeting February 13, 11am in the east cafeteria
ACCEL applications will be accepted February 20
at 8am through March 8 at 3pm
Meet AP Teachers and Students
MathRm 180 AP Statistics Mrs. Debra Barrineau/Mrs. Theresa JohnsonRm 186 AP Calculus Mrs. Dawn Dirst
ScienceRm 188 AP Biology Mr. Bill SchuylerRm 188 AP Chemistry Mrs. Kelli Schuyler/Mrs. Laurie KarickhoffRm 189 AP Physics C Mrs. Jessica FaubelRm 189 AP Env. Sci. Mrs. Jessica Dunne
Meet AP Teachers and StudentsEnglish / Language Arts
Rm 193 AP English Language Mrs. Karen Knable/Mrs. Veronica
Bowermaster/Mrs. Michelle Dugan Rm 201 AP English Literature Mrs. Margaret Ann Thompson
Fine Arts & World Languages
Rm 187 AP Studio Art Mr. Kevin WhitleyRm 187 AP Art History Mr. Kevin WhitleyRm 205 AP Spanish Language Dr. Gloria Green
Meet AP Teachers and StudentsSocial Studies
Rm 190 AP United States History Mr. Eric PrinceRm 190 AP World History Mr. Eric PrinceRm 191 AP European History Mrs. Jennifer GarnerRm 191 AP Government Mrs. Jennifer GarnerRm 191 AP Human Geography Mrs. Jennifer Garner
