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The Advanced
Placement (AP®)
Program
Spring-Ford High School
What is Advanced Placement?
• Advanced Placement (AP) enables willing and
academically prepared students to pursue
college-level studies while still in high school
• The program consists of college-level courses
developed by College Board that high schools
can choose to offer, and corresponding exams
that are administered in May of each year.
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Why Take AP?• Gain the edge in college prep work & learn skills
that will help you succeed in college.
• Stand out in the college admissions process. Over
3,600 colleges and universities accept AP credits
• Challenge yourself and broaden your intellectual
horizon
• Explore areas of interests- potentially leading to a
major/career pathway
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AP Potential• Web-based tool used by high schools to help
identify potential AP students based on their
PSAT scores
• Analyzes score data and generates a roster of
students who are likely to score a “3” or better in
a given subject based on define pool
• Even if the student received an AP potential
letter, students must still meet all course
prerequisite’s and obtain teacher approval
AP Courses Offered
• Art History
• Studio Art (2-D Design
& 3-D Design)
• Biology
• Calculus AB
• Calculus BC
• Capstone
(Seminar/Research)
• Chemistry
• Computer Science A
• Drawing
• Music Theory
• Physics 1
• Physics C
• Psychology
• Spanish Language &
Culture
• Statistics
• US Government &
Politics
• US History
• English Language
and Composition
• English Literature
• Environmental
Science
• European History
• French Language &
Culture
• Human Geography
• Macroeconomics
New AP Courses 20/21
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Microeconomics
AP Exams & Fees• Exams Dates: First two weeks of May – Determined by
College Board
• Exam Fee: $94/exam (AP Seminar and AP Research
exams will cost $142)
• Spring-Ford SD pays for each student’s first exam
except AP Seminar or AP Research.
• Exams are scored 1-5
• Exam score of 5 = an “A” in a college course
• Exam score of 4 = an “A-”, “B”, or “B+” in a college course
• Exam score of 3 = a “C” in a college course
AP & College Credit
• Colleges and universities will offer credit and/or
placement depending on the exam score
• Use AP Policy Search on the AP program’s
website to find out what a specific college offers
for each subject:
apstudents.collegeboard.org/getting-credit-
placement/search-policies
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Spring-Ford AP Statistics
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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Total # of AP Students
Total # of AP Exams
AP Students with Scores 3+
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SFASD: District AP Honor Roll
• Honored by The College Board for:
• Increasing access to AP coursework while
maintaining the percentage of students earning a 3 or
higher on the exam
• CollegeBoard states “the district is successfully
identifying motivated, academically-prepared
students who are likely to benefit most from AP
coursework”
• SFASD has made the District AP Honor Roll for 9
years!
AP Capstone
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• AP Capstone was developed in response to feedback from higher education.
• The two AP Capstone courses: AP Seminar & AP Research
• These courses require students to:
• Analyze topics through multiple lenses to construct meaning or gain understanding.
• Plan and conduct a study or investigation.
• Propose solutions to real-world problems.
• Plan and produce communication in various forms.
• Collaborate to solve a problem.
• Integrate, synthesize, and make cross-curricular connections.
Combining Scholarly Practice with Academic Intensity
How AP Capstone Works
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AP Performance
Assessment Task #1
• Team Project & Presentation
• 20% of the AP Seminar score
• Individual research report (approx. 1200 words)
• Team multi-media presentation (8-10 minutes
plus oral defense)
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AP Performance
Assessment Task #2
• Individual Research-Based Essay &
Presentation
• 35% of the AP Seminar score
• Individual written argument (approx. 2000 words)
• Individual multimedia presentation (6-8 min)
• Oral defense of presentation
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End-of-Course Exam (2 Hours)
• 45% of AP Seminar score
• Three short answer questions: Analysis of
argument in a single source document
• One Essay Question: synthesis- development of
evidence-Based argument
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Exam Fee
• 3 AP performance based assessments- count
towards AP score
• Before the first assessment is completed-full
exam fee of $142 is due
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AP + PLTW
• To help prepare all students for the global workforce, the College
Board and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) have partnered on a
program to encourage student participation in science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM) courses and build their interest in STEM
degrees and careers. The program leverages the success of the College
Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) and Project Lead The
Way’s applied learning programs.
• One of the program elements is recognition for students who
participate in the pathways, and recognition for schools.
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To earn the recognition:
• Students must complete three courses in the pathway – one AP course; one
PLTW course; and a third course, either AP or PLTW
• Students must also earn a qualifying score of 3 or higher on the AP Exam(s)
and a score of Proficient or higher on the PLTW End of Course (EoC)
assessment(s).
More information & Application: https://www.apandpltw.org/
PLTW + RITPLTW Courses Eligible for RIT Credit:
• Introduction to Engineering Design
• Principles of Engineering
• Digital Electronics
Students MUST:
• Receive at least a 6 stanine score on the year-end exam (6=C;
7=B; 8 and 9 = A)
• Have a class average of 85% or higher
• Must apply for and pay for RIT credit prior to Nov. 2 of that
calendar year. It is recommended that seniors do so by July
15.
For the students meeting these criteria, RIT awards three semester
credits for each course at a rate of $225 per course.
Students will have an RIT transcript to submit to college admission
offices
***Prices and requirements subject to change. Updated Information: RIT.edu/emcs/pltw/
Questions?
Course Instructors and current AP students will be
available to answer any questions about their course in the
cafeteria. Please feel free talk with them in the cafeteria.
After tonight’s program: Please contact your child’s School Counselor with
any further questions regarding AP courses.
Freshmen Students Junior Students
Mr. Blazusiak: Last Name A-L Mrs. Baker: Last Name A-K
Mrs. Chambers: Last Name M-Z Mr. Rhodes: Last Name L-Z
Sophomore Students
Dr. Cetera: Last Name A-L
Mrs. Johnston: Last Name M-Z
Dual Enrollment
Arcadia University and the
Spring- Ford Area School District
Partnering for the Future
The Arcadia Promise affirms that students will have a
distinctively global, integrative and personal learning
experience that prepares them to contribute and prosper in a
diverse and dynamic world.
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• Arcadia is a top-ranked private university offering
bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. More than 4,000
students choose from among 80 fields of study. U.S. News
& World Report ranks Arcadia University among the top tier
of regional universities in the North.
• Arcadia has been providing a Masters Degree/Certification
program on site for Spring-Ford teachers for several years.
• Arcadia’s main campus is in Glenside.
About Arcadia University
Global Experience Academic Excellence at Arcadia University
One of the distinguishing characteristics of Arcadia University is its commitment to internationalization. Arcadia believes that students who learn firsthand about the interconnections among the peoples of the world will be truly prepared for
life in a rapidly changing global society.
Spring-Ford School District – 21st Century Skills
Personal & Social
Responsibility
Learning and Thinking Skills Digital Age Literacy
Leadership
Productivity
Self-Direction
Teamwork
Data Analysis
Systems Thinking
Scientific Inquiry
Critical & Creative
Thinking
Cultural Competence
Global Awareness
Interactive Communication
Technology & Tools
This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of International Studies. Key themes and issues focused on include globalization, development, poverty, and human rights. The course explores how political, social and economic inequalities are produced and how they affect a variety of people and regions differently. Students examine the evolution of nation state sovereignty and the inter-related impacts of other sub-national and supra-national actors, groups and forces such as those of global markets an non-governmental and inter-governmental organizations. In addition, students learn how the disciples of history, anthropology, political science and economics engage the central topics of International Studies in Distinct ways.
IS 101 Introduction to International Studies
Fall 2020
PBH110 Introduction to Public HealthSpring 2021
This course is designed to provide an overview of public health globally, with an
emphasis on the Unites States. The course will focus on the population health
perspective, including the impact on the healthcare system and the environment
and the specific needs of underserved populations. A history and background of
public health will be included to provide a framework for understanding how
health and healthcare evolved globally and within the US. The course will
provide an introduction to disease incidence and prevalence, and how the
frequency, distribution and determinants of disease affect how resources are
allocated to target health conditions and health disparities. Methods used to
detect diseases within populations will be described along with educational
interventions used to facilitate behavior change and disease prevention. Issues
of healthcare delivery will be included with a discussion of health care financing,
reimbursement, cost containment and utilization.
• Current cost for part time students is $620/credit.
• The cost of the Spring-Ford Course will be $500.00 : $125.00 per credit for the 4 credit undergraduate class
Tuition
70%Spring-Ford
Partners
Receive aDiscount!
•Students will earn college credit applicable toward all degree programs at Arcadia University and also usually transferable to other academic institutions
• Courses will be held on site at Spring-Ford High School
• Coursework is part of the Global Studies Initiative in ensuing years
The Dual Enrollment ProgramAcademic Excellence at Arcadia University
The Dual Enrollment ProgramAcademic Excellence at Arcadia University
• Students must be proficient or advanced on the state
standardized tests.
• Students must have at least a “B” average in their high
school academic courses.
• Students are responsible for completing application and
course registration processes.
Arcadia University and the
Spring-Ford Area School District
Questions?
Dual Enrollment / Dual Credit
Presented by
Brie Kulp
Coordinator of Admissions & Dual Enrollment
What is Dual Enrollment?
Enrollment in college credit
courses, receiving both college credit and credit towards meeting
high school graduation
requirements
Credit is received at the HS and
the College
For high school students age 15
and older who meet the pre-req’s
for courses
The Benefits of Dual Enrollment
•Earn credits for College
AND High School
•Take courses beyond AP
offerings and challenge
yourself
•Show initiative and
enhance your application
profile
•Take advantage of a
reasonable tuition rate
Option 1: Full Time Dual Enrollment
• Attend MCCC on a full-time basis.
• Juniors and seniors may participate.
• Students are responsible for tuition, fees, and text book costs.
• Students may also apply for the MCCC Honors Scholarship full time enrollment in the MCCC Honors Program.
• Students can still participate in all Spring-Ford extracurricular activities.
• Students must meet all Spring-Ford graduation requirements through their dual enrollment courses.
The cost in 2019-20 is $191/credit
($573 for a three credit course).
Option 2: Part Time Dual Enrollment
• Attend MCCC on a part time basis.
• Juniors and seniors may participate.
• Students responsible for tuition, fees, and text book costs.
• Courses taken part time can only count as electives for Spring-Ford.
• Students can still participate in all Spring-Ford extracurricular activities.
The cost in 2019-20 is $191/credit
($573 for a three credit course).
Option 3: 8AM Course at Pottstown Campus
Spring-Ford provides bus transportation for students to
take MWF 8 – 8:55 AM classes at the West Campus in
Pottstown
• CJS 100: Intro to Criminal Justice
• CJS 200: Criminal Investigation
• EDU 100: Intro to Education*
• EDU 213: Working with Special Needs Children
*EDU 100 requires 20 hours of observation
• The cost in 2019-20 is $191/credit ($573 for a three credit course).
• Students are also responsible to purchase the college textbooks.
Option 4: MCCC Dual Enrollment at SF
Taught by Approved High School
Dual Credit teachers:
•ACC 115: Financial Accounting
•CMS 110: Intro to Speech Communication
•HIS 121: World Civ to 1500
•HIS 122: World Civ from 1500
•MGT 111: Principles of Management
•SCS 101: Strategies for College Success
•Cost = Students are charged the cost of one credit for a three or four credit course.
The cost in 2019-20 is $191. •Students are also responsible to purchase the college textbooks.
Steps To Register
1. Discuss dual enrollment with your
school counselor.
2. Apply to the dual enrollment program
at www.mc3.edu/deap (this does not
register you for a class).
3. See FPC for Student and Parent Dual
Enrollment Registration Form.
4. Submit tuition payment by logging into
MyMC3
*If you change or drop a dual enrollment
course after submitting the registration form,
you MUST submit a drop form to MCCC (see
FPC for form). If you do not submit a drop
form immediately, you will still be responsible
for paying for the course.