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

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