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WELCOME TO
ADVANCED ACADEMICS NIGHT
Class of 2022
Parents and Students
Principal Dean of Instruction
Stephanie Hodgins Dr. Velasco
Advanced Placement
(AP)
Shawn Lane and Amy Rogers
slane@willisisd.org
arogers@willisisd.org
College Board Policy College Board maintains a policy of open access for all student to rigorous, college-level coursework while still in high school with the opportunity to earn college credit and placement through corresponding exams. Willis ISD echoes College Board Policy in that pre-AP and AP courses are open to all students willing to try.
Class Levels¹ and Pathways
9th 10th 11th 12th
Level
Pre-AP Level
Level Level
Advanced Placement Pre-AP
Pre-AP AP
(AP) AP
AP Dual Credit
Dual Credit (DC)
¹ Students are not required to take advanced academics level courses across all content areas
Advanced Placement Course
Options
ELAR/RLA Pre-AP Pre-AP AP English III (English AP English IV (English
Language & Composition) Literature & Composition)
English I English II
Social Pre-AP World
Geography
AP World AP US Gov’t & Politics
Studies History
AP US History
AP Human
AP Macroeconomics
Geography*
AP Psychology
* Dependent on School Board Approval for 2020-2021
Advanced Placement Course
Options
AP AP Chemistry*
Pre-AP Chemistry*
Sciences Pre-AP Chemistry AP Physics*
Biology AP Physics*
AP Biology*
AP Physics*
AP Biology*
Mathematics Pre-AP Pre-AP Pre-AP
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-AP Calculus
Pre-AP Pre-AP Pre-AP AP Calculus AB
Geometry Algebra II Calculus
Advanced Placement Course
Options
Pre-AP Spanish III AP Spanish IV:
Pre-AP Pre-AP Language & Culture
Spanish I*** Spanish II
AP Spanish IV:
AP Spanish V:
L.O.T.E. Pre-AP Language &
Literature & Culture
Pre-AP Culture
Spanish II Spanish III
Pre-AP AP German IV:
German II Pre-AP German III Language & Culture
Fine Arts
AP Art AP Art
*** available to those that took Intro to Spanish, Pre-AP Spanish II is available to those that successfully completed
Spanish I in 8th Grade.
College Board AP Exams
ELAR/RLA History & Sciences Mathematic World Fine Arts
Social Studies s& Languages
AP English AP Biology AP Art: 2D
Language &
Computer & Cultures
AP Human
Composition Geography
AP Chemistry
Science AP Spanish AP Art: 3D
Language &
AP World Culture
AP English AP AP Calculus AP Art:
History: Modern
Literature & Environmental AB AP Spanish
Drawing
Composition AP European Science* Literature &
History* AP Calculus Culture AP Art History*
AP Physics I: BC*
AP US History AP German
Algebra-Based Language &
AP Music
AP Statistics* Culture Theory*
AP US
Government & AP Physics II:
AP Computer AP Chinese
Politics Algebra- Language &
Based* Science Culture*
AP Principles*
Macroeconomics AP French
AP Physics C:
AP Computer Language &
AP Electricity & Culture*
Magnetism* Science A*
Microeconomics*
AP Italian
AP Psychology* AP Physics C: Language &
Culture*
Mechanics*
AP Comparative
AP Japanese
Government &
Scores
College Board scores exam on a scale of 1-5, and a weighted combination from
the two sections: multiple-choice and free-response.
A score of “2” notes that a student is college ready.
A score of 3, 4, or 5 may earn a student credit for college courses, depending on
college or university and major or program.
College Board AP Credit Policy Search or
Texas A&M University University of Texas Sam
Houston State UniversityWhat to Expect In accordance with College Board and Willis ISD open access policy for advanced placement, students and parents need to be aware that expectations for academic work ethics are at a higher level in accordance with the course syllabus. This means: ● Courses move at a more rapid pace ● Students should expect to be more independent learners ● There may be additional course reading and writing (analysis, argue, and defend)
Timeline
Deadline for any payments, exam
changes, exam cancellations, or
late registration
Deadline to pay AP exam balance(s);
Commit to AP Class(es) deadline for changes to AP Art or
Calculus; deadline for exam
Register with CB and connect to AP cancellation or late registrations - fees
Classroom for each course. incurred.
November May
2020 2021
August/ March
September 2021
Register for AP Exam AP Exams
2020
Register for spring exams; make
down payment for AP Exam(s). Any
changes after this date are assessed
late fees per College Board.Timeline for Ordering
Fall deadline (November)
● This is the deadline to register for the exam(s) without penalty - with the exception
of spring only courses. After this deadline, there is an additional fee of $40.
● A downpayment for each exam is required for exam(s) to be ordered; full payment
is due in the spring.
● Canceling or changes after the deadline also incurs the $40 fee per College Board
*excluding calculus and art changes. Unused exams incur the same fee
● Changes can be made (fee may apply) until a March deadline.
● Students may qualify for lower exam fee through the Free and Reduced lunch
program.Lone Star
College Dual
Credit
Program
http://www.lonestar.edu/dualcredit.htmWhat is Dual Credit? Dual Credit is part of Lone Star College System’s Exceptional Admissions program, usually designed for high school students who demonstrate college readiness. The Dual Credit program allows students to earn high school credit and college credit at the same time
Benefits Earn college credit and shorten time needed to obtain a college degree Lower the cost of college Gain college experience while still in a high school supportive environment Enhance high school GPA; Some dual credit courses are weighted higher Many of the classes are fully transferrable to public colleges or universities in Texas
What You Need to
Know
Grades in dual credit and College Credit only
classes become a permanent part of your
college record.
Students who receive a D or F in a dual credit
course are not permitted to continue in the dual
credit program.What Does it Cost?
Tuition for Lone Star College System’s dual
credit program is currently waived 100% (Not
including fees and textbooks).
3hr class- $73 fees (embedded on HS
Campus)
6hr class- $133 fees (embedded on HS
Campus)
Online and on-campus courses may have
additional fees
Online - $15/credit hour
On LSC campus - $20 infrastructure fee/semesterWhere to Start
Where to start
Talk to your HS counselor
Complete an application at
www.applytexas.org
Demonstrate college readiness
through test scores (SAT, ACT,
TSI, PSAT)
Register through HS counselorTSI Placement
Testing
Watch Pre Assessment
Activity (through
MyLoneStar account)
No Charge for Initial Test
Tests may be
administered through the
school or on the LSC
campusThings to Remember… You need to know FERPA Bacterial Meningitis Request Transcript
FERPA
Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act
The Act prevents the release of certain
information held within student records
without your written consent, even if the
student is under 18
Authorization to Release Student
Education Records Form should be
completedBacterial
Meningitis
Attending classes at a LSC Campus?
Provide the College with proof of vaccination
(online submission only) or complete a
conscientious objection form
Parents must sign this form for a Dual Credit
Student
Students attending DC classes at a High School
campus or online only are exemptRequest Transcript Must request LSC transcript to transfer credits to another college or university Request through your MyLoneStar Account Each official transcript costs $10
STAR Center Tutoring is available FREE of charge Located in the Library Walk-in Tutoring Students can Schedule Appointments Group Tutoring
Things to Remember
Always consult with your counselor
Prepare to spend 2 hours outside of class for every
hour in class
Learn your Lone Star ID Number
Learn your myLoneStar Username & Password
Regularly Check your Lone Star e-mail OR
Forward your mail to your personal e-mail address
All adds/drops must be completed through your
counselor – you cannot drop a class onlineContact Information
http://www.lonestar.edu/dualcredit.htm
Cameron Edgecomb
Outreach Coordinator
Cameron.J.Edgecomb@LoneStar.eduDUAL CREDIT
2020-2021
Christina Henderson
Dual Credit Coordinator
English 1301/1302 DC InstructorCOURSES OFFERED AT WHS Recommended Classes - Junior Year • English 1301 & 1302 – most colleges in state and out of state take • History 1301 & 1302 – most colleges in state and out of state take • Biology 1406 & 1407 • Math 1314 – College Algebra (1 year or 1 SEM) • Math 1316 – Trigonometry (1 SEM - take junior year if on fast track with CA) Recommended Classes – Senior Year • English 2332 & 2333 • Government 2305 – US Government (1 SEM) • Economics 2301 – (1 SEM) • Government 2306 – Texas Government (1 SEM) • Biology 2401 & 2402 – Anatomy & Physiology • Math 2412 – Pre-Calculus (take first SEM if on fast track) • Math 2413 – Calculus (take second SEM if on fast track)
WHS OFFERS 57 COLLEGE HOURS English 1301 & 1302 – 6 College Credits (hours) History 1301 & 1302 – 6 College Credits Biology 1406 & 1407 – 8 College Credits Math 1314 – College Algebra – 3 College Credits Math 1316 – Trigonometry – 3 College Credits English 2332 & 2333 – 6 College Credits Government 2305 – 3 College Credits Economics 2301 – 3 College Credits Government 2306 – 3 College Credits Biology 2401 & 2402 – Anatomy & Physiology – 8 College Credits Math 2412 – Pre-Calculus – 4 College Credits Math 2413 – Calculus – 4 College Credits
COST If your student takes two 3-hour classes – English & History – it is $133 per semester. Biology has a lab, so it is $96 per semester. If your student took all of the available DC classes (13 hours each semester) junior year, the cost would be $286 per semester. Your student would have 26 college credit hours at the end of his/her junior year. Average for in-state tuition for a Texas university at 12 hours is $4,104 per semester.
CRUCIAL DATES February 7– Application process for Lone Star February 10– Pre-Assessment Activity to take TSI February 10– Lone Star ID number and completion of PA to B111 These are all crucial steps that must be completed prior to testing or the student will not be scheduled for testing and must complete on his/her own. February 19, 20 & 21– TSI Testing – One day for the test Handouts with instructions went to all sophomores who are Pre-AP or who expressed interest and signed up through their English teachers. We have packets here tonight. Remind – for all DC info – 81010 – message line @whsdcinfo
Timeline for Ordering ● Spring only classes have a registration deadline in March. ● Exam fees are $74 and $53 for free and reduced (Only applies if WHS is accepted on Fee Pilot program) ● Registration is through a 3rd party (Total Registration). Fees are paid by check or money order mailed to them, or by credit card. Payment plans are available *will incur a payment fee *Cash not accepted ● Balances not paid in full by the school’s deadline will be canceled and the student will be responsible for the $40 cancellation fee.
Timeline for Ordering ● If a student has registered for an exam, the student’s exam fee will be refunded and the student will be shown as a transfer in the system, allowing the student to register at their new school without additional fees. ● Students MUST register with College Board and enroll in AP Classroom for the courses they take to access course content. ● Student may take exams by self-study. ● DC students may take AP Exams.
Test Dates 2021 AP Test Dates (Links to external site)
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