ADVANCED PLACEMENT
&
DUAL CREDIT
Conroe High School
Stephanie Osborn
Advanced Programs Facilitator
Keys to College Access
 High School Advanced Programs
Advanced Placement Courses
Dual Credit Courses
 College Entrance Exams
SAT
ACT
 College & Career Center
 College Board Website
Students in Advanced Courses will:
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Develop time management skills
Develop discipline
Develop study habits
Experience college level rigor
Earn college credits
Earn advanced placement in college
Improve writing skills
Sharpen problem-solving abilities
Stand out in college admissions
Taking Advanced Courses in High
School will:
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Improve class rank
Earn a higher GPA (6.0 vs. 4.0 scale)
Save money on college tuition
Save time on college experience
Accelerate students to upper level college
courses
 Provide an opportunity to double major
 Create a strong foundation for college success
 Equip students for career potential
Curriculum Requires Students to:
 Use skills acquired to engage in complex
processes
 Create research based cross-curriculum products
 Analyze and evaluate skills and applications
 Examine intricate problems and provide solutions
 Engage in intense discussions
 Manage course work, time, and responsibilities
 Dedicate more time and effort than level courses
 Use various resources to acquire and master
content
Advanced Placement Courses
Art
Biology
Language & Composition
Calculus
Literature & Composition
Chemistry
Music Theory
Computer Science
Physics
Environmental Science
Psychology
French Language
U. S. Government & Politics
German Language
U.S. History
Spanish Language
World History
AP Criteria: Open Enrollment
Earn College Credit by Exam
AP Grades Five-point Scale:
5: Extremely well-qualified
4: Well-qualified
3: Qualified
2: Possibly qualified
1: No recommendation
AP Exam Fees
$15.00 Student cost per exam
$5.00 Free & Reduced Student cost
$50.00 Maximum out-of-pocket
Dual Credit Courses
 English III—6 College Hours
 English IV—6 College Hours
 Psychology—3 College Hours
 U.S. History—6 College Hours
Dual Credit Criteria
Current High School Junior or Senior
Parent Approval & Student Agreement
Academically Strong Student indicated by:
 TAKS Scores
 ASSET Scores
 SAT Scores
 ACT Scores
 COMPASS Scores
Dual Credit Fees
 $45.00 If enrolled in one DC course
 $78.00 If enrolled in two DC courses
 $111.00 if enrolled in three DC courses
Why Enroll in Advanced Programs?
 Compete on a national level
 Prepare for college
 Ensure post-secondary success
 Create refined skills & qualities
 Earn the prestige
Questions…
 Which program works for my student?
 When is course placement?
 What should students expect?
 What type of support is available for
students?
 What should parents expect?
Resources
 College Board Information
 SAT Prep Information
 College Prep Information
 ACT/SAT Resources
 AP or Dual Credit for me?