January 14, 2015
“A high school curriculum of high academic intensity and quality is the
factor that contributes to a student’s likelihood of completing a college
degree.”
“In other words, those who took AP courses were more likely to succeed in
college.”
U.S. Department of Education
What will we cover tonight?
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What Advanced Placement® Courses and AICE Courses
are available ?
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AP® and AICE Exams
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What Is It Like to Take AP and AICE?
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Registration Process for AP and AICE Classes
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Dual Enrollment
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Classroom Visits
6:00-6:30 General Session – Auditorium
6:30-7:45 Break-Out Sessions to AP Teacher
Classrooms & Dual Enrollment Presentation
Parents and students choose 3 different sessions
you wish to attend and find the classroom listed
below and proceed to one of the classrooms. An
announcement will be made when you should
proceed to the next session.
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AP Classes Offered:
Teacher and Room Number:
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Biology (10,11,12)
Calculus AB (11,12)
Calculus BC (12)
Chemistry (11.12)
Physics 1 (11,12)
AICE Environmental (10,11,12)
English Language (11)
English Literature (12)
European History (12)
French Language (11,12)
Human Geography
Studio Art 2D (11,12)
Psychology (11,12)
Physics (11,12)
Spanish Language (10,11,12)
Statistics (10,11,12)
Studio Art 3D (Jewelry) (11,12)
US Government & Politics/Micro Econ (12)
US History (11,12)
World History (10,11,12)
Comparative Politics (10,11,12)
AICE Marine Science (AP Credit) (10,11,12)
Dual Enrollment
Mrs. Pokabla
Mr. Marr
Mr. Marr
Dr. Kalish
Mr. Hart
Mrs. Dublin
Mrs. Millholland
Mr. Lott
Mrs. Matyskiel
Mrs. Vilvandre-Ramirez
Mrs. Angione
Mr. George
Ms. Gilbert
Mr. Hart
Mrs. Joslin
Ms. Weinstein
Mr. George
Mrs. Popp
Mr. Strackman
Mrs. Douglass
Mr. Dulin
Ms. Richards
Mr. Dewalt
7-110
6-106
6-106
7-209
7-205
7-112
5-214
5-213
6-205
50-202
6-208
4-112
6-216
7-205
50-214
50-114
4-112
6-212
6-215
P8
6-213
7-115
6-105
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Advanced Placement Program (AP) courses are
college-level courses offered in high school.
AP courses reflect what is taught in top
introductory college courses. At the end of
the course, students take AP Examsstandardized exams that measure collegelevel work.
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An international, pre-university program developed by the University
of Cambridge in England
Examinations have been offered for over 50 years in more than 150
countries and 9000 schools (including 40 HS in Florida)
AICE first offered in the US in 1995, and officially adopted in Florida
in 2001
PVCHS became an official Centre in August of 2010 as an avenue for
Park Vista students to expand learning opportunities to increase
learning for our global society
Curriculum designed as preparation for college and university
programs
Similar to AP in that there is a test at the end of the course which
determines whether college credit is awarded for the course.
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AP Exams are administered by schools
worldwide on set dates each May. Exams
usually last around 3 hours. Each AP Exam
contains:
Multiple-choice questions
Free-response questions (essay, problemsolving and oral response)
Students who do well on AP Exams (3, 4 or 5)
can earn college credit and/or placement into
advanced courses in college.
 65% of colleges give credit for earning a 3 on an exam
 33% of colleges require a 4 to earn college credit
 2% of colleges require a 5 to earn credit
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Students who pass AICE exams can be awarded
college credit
Passing grades on AICE exams range form A to E
with A being the highest. Performance of
students below the threshold of a grade of E
receives a grade of U, ungraded, which is
considered not passing. (A department of
Education AICE program study found that a grade
of E most closely correlated with and Advanced
Placement exam grade of 3.
Each college has a chart on their website which
indicates what passing score is required to have
credit awarded
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AP courses expose students to college-level
work, can be challenging, but it’s work that
pays off.
AP courses are often the most interesting and
fulfilling courses a student takes in high
school.
Students develop confidence, and learn the
study habits and time management skills
essential for success in college.
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AP courses typically demand more of
students than regular or honors courses.
Classes tend to be fast-paced and cover more
material than typical high school courses.
More time, inside and outside of the
classroom, is required to complete lessons,
assignments and homework.
AP teachers expect their students to think
critically, analyze and synthesize facts and
data, weigh competing perspectives, and
write clearly and persuasively.
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Colleges rank “grades in college prep
courses” and “strength of curriculum” as the
top two factors in the admission decision
85% of selective colleges and universities
report that a student’s AP experience
favorably impacts admission decisions.
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A recent study showed that students who
earned a 3,4 or 5 on the AP Exam had higher
first year college grade point averages and
were more likely to return for the second year
than non-AP students of similar ability.
 “One of the best standard predictors of success at
Harvard is performance on AP Exams.”
William Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions,
Harvard University
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A study done by the Director of Admissions
at the University of Florida found that AICE
program graduates attending the University
of Florida had an average end-of-year
freshmen year GPA of 3.46 whereas students
coming from other acceleration mechanisms
such as Advanced Placement (AP) and
International Baccalaureate (IB) had an
average of 3.12 and 3.10 respectively.
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Students who take AP courses and exams are
much more likely than their peers to complete a
college degree on time.
Only one in four students who enter college
complete a bachelor’s degree in four years.
A recent study showed that students taking AP
courses and exams were much more likely to
earn a college degree in four years.
For example, AP English Literature students had
four-year college graduation rates that were 62%
higher than students that had not taken AP
English Literature.
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Students who take five years or more to
graduate can spend $8,893-$30,094 for each
additional year in college.
◦ The average college cost per year for a Florida fouryear public institution is $8,893 and $22,203 for
out-of state students.
◦ Students attending private institutions might expect
to incur $30,094 for each additional year it takes to
earn a bachelor’s degree.
(Tuition and fees only!)
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Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Comparative Politics
English Language
English Literature
AICE Environmental
Science
European History
French Language
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Human Geography
AICE Marine Science
Microeconomic
Physics 1
Psychology
Spanish Language
Statistics
Studio Art 2D/Drawing
Govt. & Politics
US History
World History
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Complete a separate application for each
AP/AICE course a student would like to take.
Attach a copy of your transcript (follow
directions on blue sheet for Parchment.com)
with the courses highlighted in the subject
area of the AP class which you are applying
for
Turn in applications to Guidance by
January 23.
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February 6th-List of students accepted into
classes will be posted outside Guidance
◦ If accepted into AP course, pick up AP Course
Selection Sheet in Guidance.
◦ Get signature of AP teacher and parent
◦ Attach AP Course Selection Sheet to regular Park
Vista Course Selection Sheet, which will be given
out Feb. 2 & 3 at registration assemblies.
◦ Return to English teacher (9th & 10th), or US History
(11th) by Feb. 27.
Free College Classes
Earn high school AND college credit
concurrently
Get a head start on your college
education
Students who:
 Completed 9th grade
 Have a minimum of 3.0 GPA
 Have “College Ready” test scores in English,
Math & Reading.
SAT: Verbal = 440 / Math = 440 or
ACT: Eng = 17 / Reading = 19 / Math = 19 or
PERT: Reading = 106 / Math = 114 / Writing = 103
 Attend a mandatory Advising Session at Palm
Beach State College
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Students can take classes at Palm Beach State
or at Florida Atlantic University
Students can take 2 classes per semester plus
a lab class ( 8 hours maximum)
Students take the classes at college campus
and must provide own transportation
Students must earn a “C” or better to remain
in Dual Enrollment
Grade becomes part of permanent high
school and college transcript
If interested in Dual Enrollment (summer or fall):
Tonight-Go to Room 6-105 for information
Also
Student -must sign up in guidance to attend march
3rd Dual Enrollment Assembly
Parents-attend our Coffee Talk on March 12th
8am in the Media Center or
Visit PVCHS.com, Guidance tab to view our power
point presentation on Dual Enrollment or visit
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Dual enroll.xml or
www.fau.edu/registrar/dual-enrollment/
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For 9th Graders
Receive full-tuition Florida Prepaid College
Scholarship
Receive a mentor
Receive a College Readiness Coach
Must be on Free/Reduced Lunch Program
Pick up application tonight or
See Mr. Tarini in guidance tomorrow
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Mr. Hart-AP Physics teacher will not be here
tonight, please come to stage to pick up the
syllabus for AP Physics for your review and
you may go to room 7-205 before school to
see Mr.Hart about the AP Physics class.
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For more information about AP, AICE
or Dual Enrollment, please visit:
www.collegeboard.org/apstudents
www.cie.org.uk
www.palmbeachstate.edu/dualenroll/
www.fau.edu/registrar/dualenrollment/
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Please proceed to the classroom of the
AP/AICE course that you are interested in
learning about or room 6-105 for Dual
Enrollment information.