AP (Advanced Placement)/
DUAL ENROLLMENT NIGHT
Monday, January 14th, 2013
Tonight’s Agenda
6:00 – 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
Introduction of AP Teachers
Explanation of Dual Enrollment by Mrs. Deidre Miller, Department Chair
of Counseling
Tonight’s Agenda
6:50 – 7:45
Attend 4 – 10 minute AP Sessions of your liking
6:50 - 7:00 AP Session 1
7:05 – 7:15 AP Session 2
7:20 – 7:30 AP Session 3
7:35 – 7:45 AP Session 4
Students 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.
Is Advanced Placement &
Dual Enrollment
the right choice for me?
What is the AP Program ?
College-level curriculum designed and approved
by the College Board
College-level courses that include an extensive
“standardized” college level end-of-course
examination
What is the AP Program ?
– A variety of college level courses are available
– Courses are offered for all grades 9-12
– AP Exam in May
– AP Exam fee $89.00 per exam
– AP Exam results may be sent to colleges
Things to Remember
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Students taking AP exams are awarded exam scores between 1
and 5 by the College Board, with 5 being the highest score
awarded.
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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.
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Colleges & universities have their own policies for awarding
college credit—please check with individual colleges for that
information.
Benefits of the AP Program
• Taking AP courses gives students the
opportunity to
– Refine academic / study skills
– Increase self-confidence and motivation
– Possibly earn college credit and/or
placement
– Prepare for competitive college
admissions process
What Counts in College Admissions?
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According to the NACAC Survey of College Admissions Officials,
the following represent the percent of officials who cited the
factors below as “considerably important”:
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Academic rigor of courses
SAT Scores
Class Rank
Overall grades/GPA
Application essay
Work/school activities
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82%
46%
42%
42%
14%
6%
Importance of Rigor of Curriculum
University of
Georgia
Student A
Student B
Admissions
Decision
DENIED
ACCEPTED
Cumulative Numeric
Average
87.733
87.698
SAT
# of AP Courses
1800
# of Honors
Courses
3
1660
7
5
# of AP Courses
6
3
Georgia Tech
Student A
Student B
Admissions
Decision
DENIED
ACCEPTED
Cumulative Numeric
Average
91.409
SAT
1920
# of Honors
Courses
8
91.136
1830
10
5
Is AP the right choice for me?
• Students who are successful in AP courses
tend to have:
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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.
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
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Am I ready to take an AP course ?
BEFORE registration, students & parents should
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Talk to current teachers about performance, readiness &
interest.
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Talk to AP teachers about course expectations, work-load, and
requirements.
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Review academic progress with a counselor and discuss
performance, readiness & interest.
9th Grade AP Human Geography
Why an AP course in 9th grade?
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AP Human Geography has been designed & placed in the curriculum with
the 9th grade student in mind;
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AP courses have been intentionally placed in the course curriculum with
high school graduation requirements and knowledge & skill prerequisites in mind
Introduction of AP
Teachers
AP Art History
A survey of humanity and the power of
creativity
AP Environmental Science
Focuses on interrelationships of the natural world.
AP Chemistry
Learn about the fundamental concepts of chemistry such as
structure and states of matter, intermolecular forces,
reactions, and how to use chemical calculations to solve
problems.
Taking AP Chemistry can lead to
a future in 48 STEM related
college majors including but
not limited to:
All Fields of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Forensic Science
Genetics
Geology
Marine Biology
Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Nuclear Engineering
Nursing (RN)
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Physician Assistance
Pre-Physical Therapy
Predentistry
Premedicine
Pre-veterinary
Psychology
AP Statistics
• Prerequisite = Analytic Geometry
• Great Elective & 5th Math Credit
• Many university degree programs require at
least one Statistics course.
See Mrs. Johnson in
Room 188
for more information!
AP Spanish and Culture
Taking AP Spanish Language and Culture can lead to a future in …
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE
Numerous Majors in College
Limitless Career Opportunities
Come See Dr. Green in Room 208 to find
out more!!!!!!
AP Calculus AB vs AB/BC
Which one should I take and why?
By: Mrs. Dirst
AP Calculus AB
• Students who just want exposure to a college
level class should enroll in Calculus AB.
• The class is a single period and the student is
rewarded 1 credit at the end of the year.
• There is an AP test in May that students are
expected to take.
• Topics include limits, derivatives, integrals
and their applications.
AP Calculus AB/BC
• STEM students are required to enroll in AB/BC
Calculus
• Students who are pursuing engineering as their focus
of study should take this 2 period version of AP
Calculus
• This class meets 2 periods every day and students are
awarded 2 units of credit.
• Topics covered include AB topics as well as sequences,
series, polar and parametric functions.
• The AP test in May covers all topics from AB and BC
and students are awarded 2 scores for the 1 test
given.
Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment Options
• Dual Enrollment provides
opportunities for Georgia
high school students to
take courses from a state
public or private
postsecondary institution
while still enrolled as a
high school student and
receive credit BOTH at the
high school and at the
postsecondary institution.
• Extra Quality point added
to Cumulative GPA.
ACCEL
Move on
When
Ready
(MOWR)
HOPE
Grant
(Tech
Colleges)
Core
Academic
Course
Core
Academic
Courses
Career
Tech
Courses
Can go
Must be
part time
full time at
or full time college.
to college.
Can go
part time
or full time
to college.
ACCEL Information
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For high school juniors and seniors.
… a non-need based program offered
for students that wish to take
college-level (academic-only, degreelevel) coursework for credit toward
both high school and college
graduation requirements. (Only
selected courses in English, Math,
Science, Social Studies and Foreign
Language can be taken).
Students may attend part-time or
full-time.
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You MUST be on-track for graduating
on time and be in good standing
(passing all courses).
The college/program must accept you
(you have to meet SAT/ACT and GPA
requirements).
ACCEL funds will pay for most of the
tuition.
Funds do not count toward HOPE
Scholarship hours
Students typically attend UNGCumming Campus, although other
colleges can be considered.
Visit the gacollege411 website for
more information, ACCEL application,
and possible award amounts.
UNG – Cumming ACCEL Program
Admissions Criteria
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High School GPA of 3.0 (Calculated on the academic areas of English, Math,
Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language)
480 Critical Reading and 460 Math on the SAT with at least a combined 970, OR
20 English and 19 Mathematics on the ACT with composite score of at least 21
Completed application for admission as an ACCEL student with the appropriate
application fee. ACCEL students are encouraged to apply online.
High school transcript with an academic grade point average of at least 3.0
SAT or ACT scores as specified above (Test scores must come directly from the
issuing agency)
Completed Certificate of Immunization
Verification of Lawful Presence
In addition to applying to University of North Georgia, students who are
participating in the ACCEL program must also complete the ACCEL application
through the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Information on the program
and its requirements and limitations can be found at gacollege411.org.
UNG – Cumming MOWR Admissions
Information
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Be at least a high school junior or senior in a public high school
Have a 530 Critical Reading and 530 Math on the SAT, OR
Have a 23 English and 22 Math on the ACT, AND
Have a minimum High School Academic GPA of 3.5
• The admissions process for MOWR is the same for all other types of
admission to the University. These students must:
– Complete an application for admission as MOWR student with the
appropriate application fee. MOWR students are encouraged to apply
online.
– High school transcript with an academic grade point average of at least 3.5
– SAT or ACT scores as specified above (Test scores must come directly from
the issuing agency)
– Completed Certificate of Immunization
– Verification of Lawful Presence
Lanier Tech Dual Enrollment - Hope
Grant
• Earn high school credit AND technical college credit
while taking a college level course.
• Opportunity to earn CTAE course credit and
Technical Certificate of Credit.
• May even earn articulated technical college credit
for some of your high school courses.
• Opportunity to graduate from high school with
employable skill and certification.
• HOPE Grant covers costs.
Lanier Tech Dual Enrollment
Admissions Information
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Take entrance exam (Asset or Compass). May
be retaken one time at no charge.
(Additional test may be taken for a cost of
$15.00)
Turn in completed Lanier Technical College
application and pay $15.00 application fee
directly to Lanier Technical College.
Complete appropriate financial aid application
ONLINE.
IF taking CTAE classes complete Hope GRANT
application online
Submit copy of drivers license
• Application fee of $15.00 due
when application is submitted.
• The school system provides
books for Dual Enrollment
Students in CTAE Classes.
• Lanier Technical College does
not charge any mandatory fees
to High School Dual Enrollment
students with the exception of
students enrolled in programs
requiring a malpractice
insurance fee of $9.52.
Lanier Tech Tentative Course Offerings
Fall 2014
Forsyth Campus
• Nurse Assisting
• Criminal Justice
• Design and Media
Production
• Interior Design
• Horticulture
• Child Development
• Accounting
• PC and Network Tech
Dawson Campus
• Nurse Assisting
• Welding
• Shampoo Tech
• Electrical
• Design and Media
Production
• Auto
Informational Nights
UNG – Cumming Campus
• Dual Enrollment
Information Night for
Parents and Students
• January 27th and 28th 68pm
• 300 Aquatic Circle,
Cumming, Ga. 30040
Lanier Tech – Forsyth
Conference Center
• Dual Enrollment
Information Night for
Parents and Students February 4th 6-8pm
• Registration and
Financial Aid Application
Night – April 15th 6-8pm
• 3410 Ronald Reagan
Blvd,
Cumming, Georgia 30041
Your Contacts at
Forsyth Central High School
• Mr. Jimmy Pagel
FCHS Assistant Principal / AP
• Mrs. Deidre Miller
FCHS Lead Counselor