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WELCOME TO SMA PARENT NIGHT
"IB and DE and AP, oh my!"Navigating the Collegiate Credit Options at SMA
Welcome from Head of Schools
Christina Bowman
INTRODUCTIONS
• General Frank Laudano – CFO• Victoria Finley – Advancement Director• LTC Robin Livingston – Assistant Head of Schools• LTC Caitlin West – Assistant Head of Schools• Vera McClaugherty – Dept. Chair World Languages
INTRODUCTIONS
• Dan Goodman – science instructor• Dr. Frank Brown – music instructor• Kathleen Cianci – history instructor• MSG John Browning – JROTC instructor• Gail Balkwill – Intensive Reading Instructor• Terry Fugate – English Instructor• Abby Williams – math instructor
INTRODUCTIONS
• Jane Laudano – science instructor• Susanna Austin – media specialist• Joeline Wells – English instructor• Sharon Mitchell – English Instructor• Erin Bogie – English Instructor• Hellen Harvey – DE and IB instructor
INTRODUCTIONSPRESENTERS FOR TONIGHT
• Krissy Daughtry – counselor
• Penny Schroeder – Dept. Chair Math
• Trina Waldham – Director of counseling
• Marsha Horan – counselor
• Pam Donehew – Director Instruction/IB
Dual Enrollment (DE)• Good for students planning to stay in-state for college. For students considering
out-of-state college, State College of Florida credits may not transfer.
• While graduating high school with an AA is possible, it is incredibly difficult. In addition, parents may need to pay out-of-pocket for 3-4 courses (9-12 credit hours), which is about $108/credit hour.
• Must be a junior or senior to dual enroll
• All dual enrollment grades transfer to college and high school transcripts. Dual enrollment grades affect college and high school GPA.
• Each dual enrollment course taken transfers to high school. ENC1101 = English 3 (satisfies graduation requirement for English)ENC1102= English 4 (satisfies graduation requirement for English)
Dual Enrollment (DE)
• Juniors may dual enroll for 1 or 2 classes. Seniors are eligible for early admission—only college, no high school courses. The possibilities are as followsJuniors Seniors2 SMA classes same as juniors2 SCF (dual enrollment) classes -OR--OR- full SCF schedule, no SMA classes3 SMA classes1 SCF (dual enrollment) class
Dual Enrollment (DE)• Must meet PERT, ACT, or SAT required scores• PERT may be taken once per term; no more than twice to achieve required scores
• PERT required scores: • Reading- 106
Writing- 103Math (DE at SMA)- 114Math (DE at SCF)- 123
• ACT required scores:Reading- 19Writing- 17Math (DE at SMA)- 19Math (DE at SCF)- 20
• SAT required scores: Reading- 440Writing- 440 Math (DE at SMA)- 460Math (DE at SCF)- 510
Dual Enrollment (DE)
• All course work must receive final grades of C or better. Any final grade below 70 will result in permanent suspension of all dual enrollment coursework.
• There is NO transportation to/from SCF campus. All dual enrollment student are responsible for their own transportation.
• It is the student’s responsibility to clarify questions regarding college credits, course descriptions, pre-requisites of courses being taken, course transferability, and degree requirements
Dual Enrollment (DE)
• Students must have a 3.3 unweighted GPA in order to qualify for Dual Enrollment. Juniors that are currently dual enrollment students in good standing are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA. If a student earns a D or F in a DE class, the student is no longer eligible for DE coursework.
Dual Enrollment/Advanced Placement
• Hand-out – Penny Schroeder
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
What is an AP course?
– AP stands for “Advanced Placement”– Taught on high-school campus by high-school
teachers– English, Humanities, and Science courses require
extensive reading and writing– Students must have earned a 3 or higher on the
previous year’s FCAT (Level 4 or 5 is recommended)
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
• What is the difference between Honors and AP?
– High-school curriculum vs. College curriculum– AP Exam
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
• When and where are AP courses offered?
– On the SMA campus in both Fall and Spring– Through Florida Virtual School (not
recommended)
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
• How can I earn college credit through an AP course?
– Score 3 or better on the AP exam in May– Some schools award additional credit for scores of 4, 5, or 6– Many out-of-state and private schools accept AP credit– Many state universities in Florida accept AP credit– Contact the school to verify credits awarded
• Every school is different• Specialized programs (medicine, law) may or may not accept AP
credit• Ivy League schools may or may not accept AP credit
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
• Benefits of AP
– Exposure to rigorous curriculum in preparation for college
– Strengthen your applications to college (regardless of whether the credits are accepted)
– Opportunity to try a college course without the final grade automatically affecting your college transcript
– Stay on the SMA campus all day
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
• Cons of AP
– College credit is dependent on your performance on a single test
– Course offerings are more limited than Dual Enrollment
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)
• IB – is a program– 1.5 million students world wide– 3,700 schools– 147 countries
• Founded 1968-Geneva, Switzerland• IBDP – 2 year program
– Curriculum– pedagogy– Assessment– Professional development
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)
• High quality education• International-mindedness• Learner Profile
– Inquirers Open minded– Knowledgeable Caring– Thinkers Risk Takers– Communicators Balanced– Principled Reflective
• Positive attitude toward learning• Accessible
01 January 2012
University or college
IB students acceptance
rate
Total population
acceptance rate
IB students vs total
populationUniversity of Florida 82% 42% +40%
Florida State University 92% 60% +32%Brown University 18% 9% +9%
Stanford University 15% 7% +8%Columbia University 13% 9% +4%
University of California - Berkeley 58% 26% +32%Harvard University 10% 7% +3%
New York University 57% 30% +27%University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 71% 51% +20%
University of Miami 72% 30% +42%
Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight
Strictly copyright © IGI Services 2011
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)
• Internationally recognized advanced level of academic preparation
• 3-8 semester hours per course—up to 12 for Foreign Language with a score of 4-7
IB students graduate from college at higher rates
01 January 2012
The 2011 study of IB students’ experiences after high school found that IB students graduated from college at higher rates, with 81% of IB students graduating within 6 years of enrolling full-time at a 4-year institution, compared to the national average of 57%.
DE AP IB
Credit earned is part of permanent college transcript
Only eligibly for college credit if pass AP exam
Only eligible for credit if final evaluation is 4-7 based on several components
Must be enrolled in college course to receive credit
Any student may take an AP exam – no prerequisite – must score 4 or 5
Only IB students enrolled in IB program may receive credit
Teachers work independentlyMust be approved by collegeMasters’ +18 credits in subj.
Teachers work independently Public school teacher requirement – no mandatory training from College Board
Work as a team & conduct curriculum across disciplinesMandatory training by IB
Grade based on teacher providing instruction
Classroom grade based on teacher evaluation
Exams developed & scored internationally and are part of grade
Classes last one semester – 16 weeks
Classes move very quickly covering a broad spectrum – survey course like college
Move at a slow pace, most over 2 years, research, analysis, inquiry, reflection
Significant amount of reading & critical thinking
Significant amount of reading & critical thinking
Significant amount of writing that develops over 2 years in addition to reading & critical thinking
MORE COLLEGE CONSIDERATIONS
• College Visits • Recommendation Letter• SAT/ACT Testing• Military Academies• Financial Aid• NCAA
DE AND AP AND IB—IS NOT ALL
• Traditional Route• SCTI• Honors Classes
DE and AP and IB
• Colleges recognize exceptional student preparation
• Prevent freshmen from taking classes mastered in high school
• Develop high order thinking skills and problem solving
CONTACT INFORMATION
• SMA WEB SITE– www.sarasotamilitaryacademy.com– All emails are linked from web site
–926-1700
THANK YOU• Thank you to:• Mike Finley sound system – SMA drum-line • Administrators• Staff/Faculty• Parents & Students
– Current– Future