Park Vista Community High School AP/AICE/Dual Enrollment Night

January 13, 20166:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

“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

Welcome Parents and StudentsWhat will we cover tonight?• What Advanced Placement® Courses and AICE Courses

are available?

• AP® and AICE Exams

• What Is It Like to Take AP and AICE?

• Registration Process for AP and AICE Classes

• Dual Enrollment

• Showcase of Courses

 AP/ AICE /Dual Enrollment Night

• General Session – Auditorium 6:00 – 6:30

• Showcase of Courses – Gymnasium 6:30 – 7:30

Parents and students are encouraged to visit with the instructor to obtain valuable information for each course for which the student is interested in applying..

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 Exams-standardized exams that measure college-level work.

What are AP Classes?

What is AICE?

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.

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, problem-

solving and oral response)

AP Exams

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

College Credit for AP Exam Scores

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

College Credit for AICE Exam Scores

DO COLLEGES ACCEPT AP CREDITS?All 12 state universities and most colleges and universities in the United States and institutions in more than 60 other countries grant credit and placement for AP scores or acknowledge AP scores in the admission process.

DO COLLEGES ACCEPT AICE CREDITS?All 12 state universities and more than 470 colleges and universities across the US now recognize AICE. 

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.

The Benefits of AP/AICE Courses

AICE Video

AP Video

AP/AICE 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.

What Are AP/AICE Courses Like?

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/AICE experience favorably impacts admission decisions.

AP/AICE and College Admission

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

AP/AICE and College Success

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.

What are the benefits of AICE?

Students who take AP/AICE 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.

AP/AICE helps students to graduate on time….

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

four-year 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!)

…and Save Money

HOW MANY, IF ANY AP/AICE CLASSES SHOULD I TAKE?

IT DEPENDS………ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS!

• How many are offered and in what areas?• Are there courses in my area(s) of strength and interest?• Does the class benefit me and my goals?• What is my ultimate reason for taking AP/AICE classes?• Is it better to take this course in high school versus college?• Do I work part time?• Do I play sports in school and/or travel/club?• Is there a limit to the number of classes my college of choice will

accept?• Do I have the prerequisite knowledge for the class?• Am I willing to devote the time/effort necessary for success in the

class?• Am I willing to potentially earn a grade that is possibly lower than I

am accustomed to earning due to increased rigor?

AP/AICE Courses Offered at Park Vista

Biology-AP Business-AICECalculus AB-AP Calculus BC-APChemistry-AP Comparative Politics-APEnglish Literature-AP Environmental-AICEEuropean History-AP French Language-APHuman Geography-AP Marine Science-AICE AS LEVELMarine Science-AICE A LEVEL Physics 1-APPsychology-AP Sociology-AICESpanish Language-AP Statistics-APStudio Art 2D-AP Studio Art 3D-APThinking Skills-AICE Travel & Tourism-AICEUS Govt & Politics/Micro Econ-AP US History-APWorld History-AP

AP/AICE Registration ProcessStep 1: Complete a separate application for each AP/AICE course! Attach a copy of your transcript which can be found at www.parchment.com (DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY TO DO THIS – THE PROCESS TAKES AT LEAST 2 DAYS). Highlight courses for appropriate subject area. Turn in completed applications to the Guidance office no later than Friday, January 22, 2016. Step 2: If you are accepted into an AP/AICE class, please pick up an AP/AICE course selection sheet in Guidance. (See accepted student lists in Guidance, Friday, February 5, 2016.) You must obtain both the AP/AICE teacher’s and your parent’s signatures. Attach the signed AP/AICE selection sheet to your Park Vista course selection sheet and turn in to your English or US History teacher by Friday, February 19, 2016.

Free College Classes

Earn high school AND college credit concurrently

Get a head start on your college education

Dual Enrollment

Students who: Have a minimum of 3.0 GPA Have “College Ready” test scores in English,

Math & Reading.SAT: Verbal = 440 / Math = 440

orACT: Eng = 17 / Reading = 19 / Math = 19

orPERT: Reading = 106 / Math = 114 / Writing = 103

Attend a mandatory Advising Session at Palm Beach State College

Who is Eligible?

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 credit 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

Dual Enrollment

Finish4Free Scholarship to help dual enrollment students complete degree

Taking college courses while in high school will become even more attractive for Palm Beach County’s top performing students.

Palm Beach State College has established a new scholarship that will allow high school dual enrollment students who complete 30 college credits with a minimum 3.5 grade point average to finish their Associate in Arts degree for free. To be eligible, students must complete the credits at PBSC by the end of their senior year of high school and continue their PBSC education in the fall term immediately following high school graduation.

“Students who have 30 credit hours are more likely to complete the Associate in Arts degree, and Palm Beach State wants to invest in those students,’’ said Robin Johnson-Blake, director of recruitment and dual enrollment. “This is a worthwhile investment.”

NEW FOR PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS

If interested in Dual Enrollment (summer or fall):

Tonight-Visit with Mrs. Varano in the GymStudent -must sign up in Guidance to attend

February 9th Dual Enrollment Assembly Parents-attend our Coffee Talk on March 3rd at

8am in the Media CenterVisit 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/

Dual Enrollment Registration

For more information about AP, AICE or Dual Enrollment, please visit:

www.collegeboard.org/apstudentswww.cie.org.ukwww.palmbeachstate.edu/dualenroll/www.fau.edu/registrar/dual-enrollment

Learn More

Good Night!!

Please proceed to the gymnasium.