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AP CoursesCLEP

Dual Enrollment

Remind 101 – via text

Dual Enrollment

Class of 2017 Class of 2018

Class of 2019 Class of 2020

Benefits of AP, CLEP, & Dual Enrollment

Be better prepared for the rigor of college.

Potentially decrease the cost of a college education by earning college credit in high school .

5 point scale for TOPS GPA calculations.

Use TOPS for graduate school by completing an undergraduate degree in less than 8 semesters.

Advanced Placement(AP)

What is an AP (Advanced Placement) Course?

College Board

Developed by a committee composed of higher education faculty and expert AP teachers

Committee defines the scope and goals

Committee develops multiple-choice and free-response exam questions

Taught by highly qualified high school teachers who use the AP Course Descriptions to guide them

Advanced Placement Courses

AP Environmental Science

AP Civics

AP English III (English Literature & Composition

AP Human Geography

AP Calculus

AP Chemistry II

AP Physics 1 Algebra-based

AP Physics Calculus-based: Mechanics/Electricity & Magnetism

Earning College Credit

AP Exam

Exam Scores

5 Extremely well qualified - equivalent to A grades in the corresponding college course

4 Well qualified - equivalent to grades of A–, B+ and B in corresponding college course

3 Qualified - equivalent to grades of B–, C+ and C in corresponding college course

2 Possibly qualified

1 No recommendation

Cost - $100 exam fee

Check college website to determine score needed

Be challenged. Advanced Placement classes are rigorous and demanding, offering an intellectual stimulation that students won’t get in regular high school courses.

Improve college admissions chances. AP classes will raise the “wow” factor of a student’s high school record. If a student does well in an AP class, it’s a signal to admissions counselors that he or she is ready for the pressures of college study.

Arrive at college better prepared. AP classes sharpen students’ writing skills, teach them how to think critically, and improve their problem-solving abilities. AP students learn to navigate the academic expectations they’ll encounter in college courses.

Earn college credit. AP exams are scored on a scale of 1 (lowest) through 5 (highest). If a student earns a 3 or higher, he or she can receive course credits, advanced placement, or both upon arriving at college. AP policies vary from school to school, but the majority of colleges in the U.S. (as well as colleges and universities in 40 other countries) grant credit and/or accelerated placement for AP exams.

Win scholarships. AP courses and exam scores help students qualify for scholarships. According to The College Board, 31 percent of colleges and universities look at AP experience when making scholarship decisions.

Save money. Students with AP experience and credits are more likely to graduate from college in four years. Extra semesters (or years) at college can put a heavy financial burden on families.

Why take an AP class?

Who should take an AP class?

Your child’s past performance in the subject area. If a student has always excelled at science, AP Chemistry may be a great idea. On the other hand, if he or she tends to struggle in math, AP Calculus might be too much of an ordeal.

Your child’s skills. AP courses in the humanities—English, history, philosophy, etc.—require heavy amounts of reading and writing. Is your student prepared for long, difficult reading assignments, multiple essays, and in-depth research papers?

Your child’s schedule. A student who plays sports year-round, holds leadership positions in one or more extracurricular activities, and/or has a part-time job may find it difficult to meet the sizeable obligations of an AP class.

Your child’s GPA. No student should take an AP course if it’s likely to lower his or her overall GPA. College admissions officers want to see students taking challenging courses, but they also want to see strong grades. If your child is worried about maintaining decent grades in an AP course, it might be wise to stay with an honors course.

AP Stats

Class # students # testing # passing

15-16

AP Physics I 22

AP Physics Mechanics

8/4

14-15

AP Env Science 18 9 1

AP Physics I 32 24

AP Physics II 5 5

13-14

AP Physics B 15 15 7

12-13

AP Physics B 17 14 5

College Level Examination Program

CLEP

What is CLEP?

College Board

33 exams

Cost: $80 exam fee

Testing: May 20

Schedule to test with Ms. Becnel – May 9 to 13

$10 estudy guide available

80% on practice test typically yields passing exam score

Check college website for info on acceptance

Dual Enrollment

What is Dual Enrollment?

Affords students the opportunity to earn high school credit and college credit simultaneously while remaining in the familiar environment of high

school.

Northshore Technical Community College@ NTCC

Embedded in PHS classes

Northwestern State UniversityOnline classes

Southeastern Louisiana UniversityEmbedded in PHS classes

Scholars Program

Research shows that students who participate in dual enrollment are more likely to graduate from high school and college, compared to their peers with similar backgrounds, grades, and test scores. Students also say the experience builds their confidence at doing college-level work and gives them exposure to career options early, according to Education Commission of the States.

Source: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/college_bound/2015/05/states_take_varied_approaches_to_expanding_access_to_dual_enrollment.html

Northshore Technical Community College

Articulated Credit

The NTCC Dual Enrollment program gives Ponchatoula High School students the

opportunity to earn college credit for courses completed at Ponchatoula High School.

Credits earned in these courses will be transferable to most technical community

colleges.

PHS Class NTCC Class

ABC Welding Tech I WELD 1110 & WELD 1210 (5 hours)

ABC Welding Tech II WELD 1411 & WELD 1140 (5 hours)

Adv Tech Drafting Course approved by NTCC instructor

Basic Tech Drafting CADD1210 & DRFT1110 (3 hours)

BCA BUSO1310, BUSO1320, BUSO1440 (9 hours)

Early Childhood Ed CDYC1110 (3 hours)

IBCA KYBD101, CPTR1002 (6 hours)

Medical Terminology HMD1170 (1hour)

Prin of Business BUSN1100 (3 hours)

ProStart I CULN1130 (2 hours)

ProStart II CULN 1140 (3 hours)

Veterinary Asst VETH1000, VETH1001, VETH1002 (6 hours)

Requirements for TOPS Tech Early Start Enrollment: Students must be in the 11th or 12th grade Students must have completed an IGP Students must have a high school GPA of 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale Students must have PLAN English and Math subscores of 15 Students must be in good standing as defined by the high school

Cost of Program If student qualifies for TOPS Tech Early Start, no cost up to 6 credit hours. The cost is $35/credit hour for students that do not qualify or for more

than 6 credit hours.

Grading Students will receive grades in their PHS class. This grade will also be

recorded on their NTCC transcript.

Certified Nursing Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician

Off-campus articulated course with Northshore Technical Community College.

Must have own transportation.

Designed to prepare students for jobs in the hospital, nursing home, and other health care facilities.

Ability to earn certification based on course work, clinicals, and examination.

Students will be required to have a TB test and a background check.

Prerequisites: 12th grade, good physical and mental health, up-to-date immunizations

Northwestern State University

Student Enrollment Criteria

ACT or PLAN Composite Score of 18

ACT or PLAN English sub-score of 18 to enroll in English

ACT or PLAN mathematics sub-score of 19 to enroll in College Algebra or(460 SAT, 40 Compass Algebra)

GPA 2.75 – Senior Status

GPA 3.00 – Junior/Sophomore Status

Cost $100.00 tuition per course inclusive of all fees, if taught

by NSU faculty regardless of delivery method. Student is responsible for textbooks and course materials

if applicable.Application Process

Student must apply for admission by completing the online NSU Dual Enrollment Application

Student must submit official ACT, PLAN, ASPIRE, SAT, or COMPASS scores

Student must provide official high school transcripts (GPA must be listed)

Southeastern Louisiana University

Enrollment Criteria

• be on track to complete the LA Core 4 curriculum

• be in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade

• have an ACT or PLAN composite score of 18 or greater

Required ACT/PLAN sub-scores for specific courses

Math or Chemistry

Math sub-score of 19 or higher

English or Music

English sub-score of 18 or higher

Spanish, History, or Psychology

English sub-score of 18 or Math sub-score of 19

General Biology

English sub-score of 18 and Math sub-score of 19

Additional Considerations

Students with a math sub-score of 28 can skip Math 161 and go straight to Math 162 or Math 241.

Students with an English sub-score of 29 or higher can skip Engl 101 and go straight to Engl 102.

Tuition and Additional Costs

• Many courses require the use of a 3rd-party computer program. Prices vary from $15-$30 dollars with this cost being the responsibility of the student or high school.

• All courses, whether being taught as a single-semester or year-long course, will be charged tuition at a discounted rate of $150 per 3-credit hours. This discounted tuition is NOT refundable should a student withdraw from a course. Students will remain in course after withdrawal.

SLU Textbooks

SLU textbooks are provided free of charge. However, textbooks that are damaged or not returned by due date will result in a PHS Fine. (FYI: books cost $100+)

FallTuition due: 5/19

SpringTuition due: 12/1

YearlongTuition due: 10/20

ENGL 101Freshman Comp

MATH 161 College Algebra

SPAN 101Elem Spanish I

FREN 101Elem French I

MATH 162Trigonometry

MATH 241Elem Statistics

ENGL 102Critical Reading & Writing

SPAN 102Elem Spanish II

FREN 102Elem French I

MATH 161 College Algebra

HIST 101Western Civilization to 1500

MUS 151Introduction to Music

GBIO 151General Biology I

GBIO 153General Biology II

CHEM 101General Chemistry

PSYC 101Psychology

SLU Courses Offered at PHS

Course Limits

Dual Enrollment Limit

9 – 3 hour SLU courses

27 credit hours

These limits do not include hours earned via

CLEP

AP courses

Southeastern Gifted and Talented Youth Program

ACT 22, GPA 3.0, regular part-time fees

Southeastern Scholars Program

ACT 24, GPA 3.0, scholarships

SLU Considerations

Southeastern will accept a maximum of 30 hours through CLEP and a maximum

of 60 hours through all types of nontraditional educational experiences (CLEP, AP, Correspondence, Military

Service).

SLU Class Information

SLU Syllabus How grades are calculated for the class

Assignments

Tests

Grading scale

Tests

Material covered

SLU Grades Leonet

Moodle Account

Math XL

Pearson

You didn’t tell us that

PHS ≠ SLU

SLU ≠ PHS

Grades

Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, D, F or W at the college level.

All grades will become part of a student's permanent record at the college level.

W (Withdrawal) Grades

Must withdraw prior to deadline.

Form to withdraw on website.

Does not impact a student’s GPA.

Students must witness Ms. Latour withdraw them from the class.

As far as a W, it carries no quality points and does not contribute to GPA. One or two W’s is not a problem and this is really dependent on what a student wants to do.

It also has no affect on TOPS.

If a student is going to medical/dental/pre-professional school, a W may cause problems.

SLU Grades vs. PHS Grades

PHS grade – parent command

SLU grade – Math XL, moodle account or LEONET

In most cases, these grades will not be the same. The PHS grade tends to be higher because of additional

assignments at the high school level. To avoid surprises it is imperative that the SLU grade is

monitored through one of the above mentioned sites.

SLU Transcript vs. PHS Transcript

Must request transcripts directly from SLU for college level course work.

Tuition Due Dates

Payable by check or money order made payable to PHS. No cash.

Will not accept prior to this day.

Fall semester tuition - Thursday, May 19

Yearlong tuition – Thursday, October 20

Spring Semester – Thursday, December 1

SLU – Gifted and Talented Youth

To qualify for the Southeastern Gifted -Talented Program, high school students must meet All of the following criteria: GPA of 3.0 or higher on high school transcript, AND

1. ACT Composite of 22 or 23, OR

2. Rank in the 95th% on other standardized tests, OR

3. Grade placement at the 12th grade level or higher on standardized test

Written recommendations from school counselor and a teacher (letters must accompany application)

All fees regularly charged to part-time students

SLU - Southeastern Scholars Program

To qualify for the Southeastern Scholars program, high school students must meet BOTH of the following criteria:

ACT Composite of 24 or higher

Cumulative High School GPA of 3.0 or higher

Guaranteed scholarship package

Make your course selection relevant!

Check college catalog for curriculum requirements.

Check whether course will be accepted at college student plans to attend.

Board of Regents Articulation Matrix

College

Course #

LSU – Dual Enrollment GPA Requirement

Students who enroll in dual enrollment coursework prior to high school graduation must have at least a 2.0 college GPA. If below a 2.0, their credentials will be reviewed by the Admissions Faculty Committee. After completing all dual enrollment, students must have the college send the final official transcript directly to LSU.

GPA on your dual enrollment college work will carry on as your starting college GPA.

Source: LSU Division of Student Life & Enrollment

High School Counselor/College Advisor Updates: August 2015

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Fall 2015 Grade Distribution

Ponchatoula High School- Fall 2015

Engl 101 (63): A=14% (9) B=54% (34) C=27% (17) D=3% (2) F=0% W=2% (1)

Math 161(61): A=46% (28) B=31% (19) C=13% (8) D=5% (3) F=0% W=5% (3)

Span 101 (21): A=76% (16) B=24% (5) C=0% D=0% F=0% W=0%

Spring 2015 Grade Distribution

Ponchatoula High School- Spring 2015

Chem 101 (18): A= 83% (15) B= 11% (2) C=0% D= 0% F= 0% W= 5% (1)

Engl 101 (3): A=0% B=100%(3) C=0% D=0% F=0% W=0%

Engl 102 (62): A= 37% (23) B= 48% (30) C= 14% (9) D= 2% (1) F= 3% (2) W= 11% (7)

GBio 151 (23): A=0% B= 48% (11) C= 21% (5) D= 4% (1) F= 0% W= 26% (6)

Hist 101 (61): A= 21% (13) B= 31% (19) C= 24% (15) D= 8% (5) F=0% W= 14% (9)

Hist 202 (38): A= 5% (2) B= 55% (21) C= 16% (6) D= 2% (1) F= 0% W= 21% (8)

Math 161(1): A=0% B=100%(1) C=0% D=0% F=0% W=0%

Math 162 (48): A= 38% (18) B= 27% (13) C= 14% (7) D= 8% (4) F= 0% W= 12% (6)

Math 241 (15): A= 73% (11) B= 13% (2) C= 13% (2) D=0% F=0% W=0%

Mus 151 (38): A= 86% (33) B= 5% (2) C= 8% (3) D=0% F=0% W=0%

Psyc 101 (27): A= 30% (8) B= 52% (14) C= 3% (1) D= 11% (3) F= 0% W= 3% (1)

Span 102 (31): A=29% (9) B=32% (10) C=26% (8) D=3% (1) F=0% W=10% (3)

Fall 2014 Grade Distribution

Class A B C D F W

ENGL 101 (72) 11 (15%) 34 (47%) 20 (28%) 4 (6%) 1 (1%) 2 (3%)

Math 161 (77) 19 (25%) 23 (30%) 21 (27%) 6 (8%) 2 (3%) 6 (8%)

Span 101 (33) 11 (33%) 17 (51%) 5 (15%) 0% 0% 0%

13-14 Grade Distribution

Class A B C D F W

ENGL 102 11 (25.5%) 26 (60.5%) 6 (13.9%) 0% 0% 0%

ENGL 101 (Spring)

0 4 (80%) 1 (20%) 0% 0% 0%

ENGL 101(Fall)

7 (15.5%) 33 (73.3%) 5 (11.1%) 0% 0% 0%

ENGL 102 11 (25.5%) 26 (60.5%) 6 (13.9%) 0% 0% 0%

HIST 101 11 (21.5%) 24 (47%) 12 (23.5%) 1 (2%) 0% 3 (6%)

12-13 Grade Distribution

Class A B C D F W

ENGL 101 (50) 58% 25% 6% 0% 0% 9%

Math 161 (68) 25% 43% 24% 1% 9% 6%

Span 101 (33) 11 (33%) 17 (51%) 5 (15%) 0% 0% 0%

Engl 102 (53) 45% 47% 8% 0% 0% 0%

Hist 101 (87) 30% 43% 16% 0% 0% 8%

Math 162 (50) 45% 30% 16% 6% 2% 0%

Math 241 (12) 42% 25% 33% 0% 0% 0%

Spring 2012 Grade Distribution

Class A B C D F W

ENGL (84) 30% 50% 14% 0% 0% 6%

Span 102 (22) 41% 36% 23% 0% 0% 0%

Hist 101 (64) 9% 45% 42% 0% 0% 4%

Math 162 (68) 31% 43% 16% 0% 0% 10%

Math 241 (20) 50% 40% 10% 0% 0% 0%

Math 241 (21) 43% 47% 10% 0% 0% 0%

Gbio 151 (24) 21% 29% 50% 0% 0% 0%

Hist 202 (33) 9% 33% 45% 3% 0% 3%

Musc 151 (15) 60% 7% 0% 0% 0% 33%

Spring 2012 Grade Distributions

English (84): A=30% B=50% C=14% D=0% F=0% W=6%Gbio 151 (24): A=21% B=29% C=50% D=0% F=0% W=0%

Hist 101 (64): A=9% B=45% C=42% D=0% F=0% W=4Hist 202 (33): A=9% B=33% C=45% D=3% F=0% W=3%

Music 151 (15): A=60% B=7% C=0% D=0% F=0% W=33%Span 102 (22): A=41% B=36% C=23% D=0% F=0% W=0%

Math 162 (68): A=31% B=43% C=16% D=0% F=0% W=10%Math 241 CD (20): A=50% B=40% C=10% D=0% F=0% W=0%Math 241 HT (21): A=43% B=47% C=10% D=0% F=0% W=0%