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School-Based Dual Enrollment
STEM Academy
THS
Dual Enrollment provides high school students the opportunity to:
Advantages
Reduced tuition
Are you college and career ready?
Courses offered at THS
FCC Course FCPS Dual Credit Course
English 101 AP Lang
English 102 AP English Language & Composition
History 202 American Studies 2 Honors
Psychology
101
AP Psychology
Math 130 Algebra II Honors
Math 270 AP Stats
CIS 101 FL Microsoft Certification Training 1 with Financial Literacy Module
Biology 101 AP Biology I
Calc 1 and 2 AP Calc AB and BC
Calc 3 Calculus 3
Process Student meetings during FLEX
Nov 14 -- 10th grade
Nov. 17 -- 11th grade
Dec. 12 -- 9th grade
Permission to Test forms
Exemptions
Due January 9, 2017 to front office
Testing
February 13
Snow date February 14
Recommendations
Students who wish to participate in dual enrollment are required to take the
Accuplacer exam to determine if they are college ready. This test assesses
their knowledge of Algebra I, Algebra II, Reading, and Sentence Skills.
Students can also take the Accuplacer at FCC in the Testing Center. There is no
charge.
Exemptions to Test
You may be exempt from taking one or more placement tests depending on your academic history and your scores on other tests. You must submit your exemptions to Mrs. Zimmerman. FCC accepts the following exemptions:
SAT scores:
A 500 or higher on the critical reading test fulfills the reading and writing requirement. A 500 or higher on the mathematics test fulfills the math requirement. SAT scores cannot be more than five years old.
ACT scores:
A 21 on the English, Reading, and or Mathematics portion of the test fulfills the corresponding requirement. ACT scores cannot be more than five years old.
Frederick County Schools Students: Junior or Senior Math Exemption. FCPS students who can provide evidence that they have completed an Algebra II orhigher math course in their Junior or Senior year, and earned an A or B, are exempt from taking the FCC math test.
AP Scores of 3 or higher in English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, and/or Calculus or Statistics earn students college credit and fulfill the corresponding placement requirement.
Challenge Exam
Any student wishing to enroll in FCC Calc1, must also take the FCC Challenge
exam.
Students entering FCC Calc 2 or Calc 3, must have taken FCC Calc 3 and
earned a C or higher.
Tuscarora High School 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike Frederick, MD 21703
Drew Kibler, Principal Assistant Principals:
Michael Dillman
Michael Hombach Lisa Smith
Mark Smith Cynthia Zimmerman
Dear Tuscarora Students and Families,
In our ongoing effort to meet the educational needs of all our students, we are requesting permission to administer the FCC placement/assessment tests in preparation for the enrollment of your child in FCC courses offered in the 2017/2018 school year at Tuscarora High School and to better prepare your student for college or careers.
Your signature below will indicate your permission or refusal of permission to administer the tests. Please be assured that confidentiality will be maintained.
Students may be exempt from all or part of the exam if they have:
Earned a 500 or better on the critical reading and/or math portion of the SAT.
Earned a score of 21 or higher on the English, reading, and/or mathematics portion of the ACT.
Earned a 3 or better on the AP English Language & Comp, English Literature & Comp and/or Calculus or Statistics.
Earned an A or B in Algebra II or higher in a FCPS high school during the Junior or Senior year. Please make a copy of the scores or report card and staple to the permission form. Deadline to be considered for testing and to turn in exemptions is Monday, January 9, 2017. Please return to the Front Office.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Zimmerman. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Cynthia L. Zimmerman Assistant Principal 240-236-6406 [email protected]
PERMISSION TO ADMINISTER FCC PLACEMENT TEST AT TUSCARORA HIGH SCHOOL
Please detach and return to the Front Office by Monday, December 22, 2015
Please check one ___________ Permit __________ Refuse Permission
PLEASE PRINT STUDENT NAME __________________________________________________________
STUDENT SIGNATURE _________________________________________________________________
PLEASE PRINT PARENT NAME ___________________________________________________________
PARENT SIGNATURE ___________________________________________________________________
PARENT E-MAIL _______________________________________________________________________
DATE _______________________________________________________________________________
Proof of Exemption Attached: _____ SAT scores _____ ACT scores _____ AP scores ____ report card
TimeLine for FCC Testing and Application
For School Year 2016/2017
November 14 Sophomore meeting
November 17 Junior meeting
January 9, 2017 Permission to test and exemptions due
February 13: Testing
February 14: Snow date
March 1: Test Results to students (this is an approximate date)
March 4: Commitment to take FCC classes @ THS
Be sure to listen to announcements, FOF and THSAPZim #THSFCC that may alter these dates.
How much college credit will I get?
– Each school varies
Artsys website
Statement from University of Maryland
If the student provides documentation such as an
official transcript from FCC that the student
completed EN101 while in high school, the credits
will transfer to UMD. Also if this is for a student
who will be applying as a freshmen for Fall 2016
consideration, they will just want to make sure to
provide documentation to UMD that they are taking
the EN101 course or if the information is noted on
the student's high school record in some manner,
this will help with the freshmen application process.
For more information:
High School Based Point of Contact:• Cynthia Zimmerman, Assistant Principal• Daniel Moore, Guidance Counselor
Open Campus Point of Contact: School Counselor or Beth Mummert, Transition Education Coordinator
FCC/FCPS Website
http://apps.frederick.edu/de/
Tuscarora High School website
Twitter: THSAPZim #THSFCC
Preparing for the exam
Top Tips
Accuplacer Sample Questions
Additional information on placement testing
Once students have turned in the Permission to Test form, they will
receive more information for preparation
What’s next?
Once students have demonstrated College and Career
Readiness:
Return intent form to front office
Complete packet
Note whether packet is taken to FCC or returned to front office
Deciding dual credit or college credit
STEM Academy at THS
Biomedical Sciences/PLTW
Students must apply - applications due Jan 20, 2017
Open to current 9th graders who will be Grade 10 in the school year 2016/2017
THS PLTW Biomedical Science At a Glance
What is PLTW
Project Lead the Way
leading provider of rigorous and innovative STEM education curricular programs
used in middle and high schools across the U.S.
piloted it’s Biomedical Sciences curriculum in 2007
classrooms are those of innovation where students become college ready through a
hands-on project-based curriculum. Students collaborate to investigate and solve
real-world problems that emphasize critical thinking and creativity.
teachers of the Biomed program go through an extensive two-week professional
development for each Biomed course they teach.
Goals
Goals of the Biomed Program:
Engage students in a rigorous academic curriculum
Raise student achievement in Math, Science, English, and Social Studies
Improve readiness for college
Increase the # of students completing postsecondary degrees
Increase the # of students selecting careers in the biomedical sciences
CurriculumFocuses on
Critical thinking
Creativity
Innovation
Real-world problem solving
The Program is
Hands-on
Problem-based
Engages students on multiple levels
Exposes them to areas of study that they typically do not pursue
Provides them with a foundation and proven path to college and career success in STEM related fields
Utilizes AP2
Course Sequence
1. Principles of Biomedical
Sciences
2. Human Body Systems
3. Medical Interventions
4. Biomedical Innovations
Why Biomedical Sciences
Students explore concepts such as
Human Medicine
Physiology
Genetics
Microbiology
Public Health
Students examine the processes, structures, and interactions of the human
body
College Credit
4 Schools – each with different requirements/opportunities
Stevenson University
Biology Elective Credits
Indiana University- Perdue University of Indianapolis
Missouri University of Science and Technology
up to 12 credits in 1st year Bio Electives
Sinclair Community College - Ohio
FCC Credit B or better in all 4 PLTW courses articulate to:
BPM 103 – Laboratory Techniques (1credit)
BI 140 – Biotechnology & Society (3 credits)
BPM 110 – Bioprocessing Measurements (4 credits)
Eng 101, CIS 101, Bio 101, Math 130 0r 270, and at least a B in all 4 PLTW
courses = 21 or 22 credits of 60 toward Bioprocessing Technology AAS
Bio 101, and at least a B in all 4 PLTW courses = 12 of 35 credits toward
Bioprocessing Technology Certificate
B in all 4 PLTW courses = 5 of 8 credits toward Bioprocessing Technology
Letter of Recognition
Possible Schedule
10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Semester
1
Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester
1
Semester 2
PLTW 1 PLTW 2 PLTW 3AS 2 or His
202PLTW 4 English
BiologyModern World
HistoryWL 1 English 11
Chem 101
or
AP Chem 1
Math
Math Chemistry Math WL 2 ElectiveAP Chem 2
or Elective
English 10 Elective
Bio 101 or
AP Bio 1Elective or
AP Bio 2Elective Elective
AP Biology vs. FCC BIO 101
AP Biology (year-long)
Pre-req: Biology & Chemistry
Meets every day for 80 minutes
Mon-Fri all year
Equivalent of college Biology 101
and 102
Earn up to 8 college credits with
passing score, varies by school
Best choice for: science majors
Prepares students for a 4 year
science degree
Emphasizes study skills, science
skills, statistical analysis of data
and collaboration
FCC Bio 101 (one semester)
Pre-req: Biology recommended
Demonstrated College and
Career Ready on Accuplacer
Meets 2x/week for 80 minutes
lecture, Friday lab
Covers one semester of college-
level biology
Earn 4 college credits with
passing grade
Best choice for : non-science
majors
Can be used to meet science
core requirement in college
I Can’t Wait to Be Part of This Program!
What do I do now?
Print and complete the Application online
Return the Application to Front Office by Jan 20, 2017
Pre-Engineering Program 3-D CAD and Printing
· Quality Control
· Electrical Control Systems
· Electrical Circuits
· Mechanical Drive Systems
· Hydraulic Systems
· Pneumatic Systems
· Structural Systems
· Manufacturing Engineering
· Residential Wiring
· Surveying
· Robotics
Who may be interested and what does it
entail
Anyone with an interest in engineering
Wanting an opportunity to take a sequence of courses that will
expose them to the first principles of engineering
hands-on learning where students work through various
engineering discipline stations at their own pace
engage in upper level math, science and IT courses offered at THS
Most Program completers will pursue additional educational
opportunities, while others may proceed directly into the
workforce.
Pre-Engineering Program
The following courses are required in order to graduate
from the Pre-Engineering Program:
· Pre-Engineering 1 *
· Pre-Engineering 2
· Pre-Engineering 3
· Pre-Calculus
· Physics (either Algebra Based Physics, Honors Physics, or
AP Physics)
Chemistry
In Addition
2 elective courses that include: high level math, science,
technology education, or informational technology
courses. These courses must be sanctioned for each
student by the Pre-Engineering Program Advisory Board.
See Program Coordinator for details.
In addition, it is highly suggested, but not mandatory, that
students planning on majoring in engineering at the
collegiate level complete calculus and a computer
programming course prior to graduation.
Pre-requisites
sophomore status
successful completion:
of Foundations of Technology or Foundations of Computer Science
Algebra 1
either Introduction to Chemistry and Physics (Class of 2016 -2019)
Algebra-based Physics or Physics of Earth and Space (Class of 2020
and beyond)
FCPS/ FCC Articulation Agreement
Any student who completes all 3 Pre-Engineering
courses with a ‘B’ or higher in each as well as Pre-
Calculus will receive credit for EG 100
(Introductory Engineering Science) at FCC
provided he or she takes another FCC class. It is
possible that these credits could then be
transferred to four-year universities as elective
credits.
Application
Due January 20, 2017
Questions
