Advanced Academic Advisory Night Hillgrove High School February

Advanced Academic Advisory Night Hillgrove High School February 12, 2019

Welcome! Angela Stewart Principal Samuel Sanford Curriculum Assistant Principal Jared Noblet Advanced Placement Coordinator Hillgrove School Counselors Hillgrove Academic Department Chairs

Who is Your School Counselor? Mrs. Hurst (A - Ci) Dr. Wynn (Cl - Gr) Mrs. Hawes (Gu - K) Mrs. Boyle (L - Op) Ms. Davis (Or - So) Mrs. Sullivan (Sp - Z)

Who is in the Counseling Office? Mrs. Rine Counseling Department Clerk Mrs. Hughes Counseling Records Clerk

AGENDA 6: 20 p. m. -7: 00 p. m. – BREAKOUT PRESENTATIONS § 8 th Grade Parents/Students: Stay in auditorium § 9 th, 10 th, 11 th Parents/Students: Report to the Orchestra Room. n 7: 00 p. m. - 7: 45 pm. – CAFETERIA § Opportunity to speak to academic departments and counselors about specific course rigor n

Advanced Placement Program n A program that offers students college- level courses while still in high school. n AP can help you earn credit toward a college degree before you even graduate from high school.

Advanced Content is not Advanced Placement Some differences: AC is local curriculum based on local standards – content determined by CCSD. n AP is national curriculum based on college standards – content determined by College Board and AP exam. n AC curriculum is designed to be middle school level. n AP curriculum is designed to be college level. n AC is for middle school course credit. n AP is high school course credit AND may also be accepted by some colleges as a college credit, depending on the score received on the AP exam. n

The Benefits of AP classes? n Save money on tuition n Graduate from college sooner n Impress college admissions officers n Help develop college-level academic skills n Increase your chances for college-specific scholarships

Who Can Take AP Courses? n AP is the right choice for you if you are motivated to work hard, and if you enjoy an academic challenge. n AP classes are more challenging than honors or on-level classes. They involve deeper concentration, more time and energy, and students must meet higher expectations. n AP Potential uses PSAT data to identify students who are likely to score a 3 or higher on a specific AP exam. These results can help students determine which AP classes are a good fit.

How Many AP Courses Should I Take Per Semester? n Freshman and Sophomores are limited in the number of available AP courses available. n However, as Juniors and Seniors…. let common sense be your guide. Take the number of AP courses you think you can handle. Remember: AP homework is more demanding.

Earn Credit… n Your AP experience might exempt you from taking introductory courses in college. n Most colleges have an AP policy that grants incoming students credit, placement, or both for qualifying AP Examination grades.

What is the AP Exam? n AP Exams are taken in May at the end of the AP course. They typically last 3 hours and involve multiple-choice questions and essays or problems.

Do I Have to Take the AP Exam? n Students who register for an AP exam are exempt from the final exam in the AP course. – If a student registers but does not take the exam in May, a zero will be calculated into the final grade or the student will need to make arrangements with the teacher to take the missed final exam.

AP Exam Grading System n AP Exams are scored using a five-point scale. n Students who do well on the exams may become eligible to receive credit or placement in college. – Most colleges require at least a 3 or higher to receive credit.

College Board AP Credit Search n College Board’s AP Credit Search allows students to find colleges and universities that offer credit or placement for AP scores. However, for the most up-to-date AP credit policy information, students are encouraged to check the institution's website. n https: //apscore. collegeboard. org/creditand placement/search-credit-policies

Example of AP Credit Policy

How Much is the AP Exam? n The exam fee for 2019 is $106 for the first exam (includes an administration fee) and $94 for each additional exam n Reduced fee information will be available on the registration website.

Quality Points for AP Courses n AP courses and World Language courses from level IV and higher receive 1. 0 additional quality points in the Cobb County School District. n The HOPE Scholarship rewards a 0. 5 additional quality point up to 4. 0.

Quality Points for Honors Courses n Honors courses offer a more rigorous curriculum. n Students do not earn college credit in honors courses. n Students do earn a. 5 quality point towards the Cobb County School District weighted GPA. n HOPE does not give quality point for Honors Level courses.

Social Studies 9 th grade – Honors World Geography or AP Human Geography n 10 th grade – Honors World History or AP World History n 11 th grade – Honors US History or AP US History n 12 th grade – Honors Government/Economics or AP Government and AP Microeconomics/ AP Macroeconomics AP Psychology n

English n 9 th grade – Honors 9 th Lit n 10 th grade – Honors World Lit n 11 th grade – AP English Language n 12 th grade – AP English Literature

Math n AC Math 8 n Honors GSE Algebra I n GSE Honors Geometry n GSE Honors Algebra II & Acc Pre-Calculus n AP Calc AB/BC and AP Statistics

Math n 8 th Grade – GSE Algebra I n GSE Honors Geometry n GSE Honors Algebra II n Acc Pre-Calculus n AP Calc AB/BC and AP Statistics

Math n 8 th Grade – Accelerated Coordinate Algebra/Analytic Geometry A n GSE Honors Geometry n GSE Honors Algebra II n Acc Pre-Calculus n AP Calc AB/BC and AP Statistics

Math n 8 th Grade – Accelerated Coordinate Algebra/Analytic Geometry A n GSE Geometry B/Algebra II AB through Georgia Virtual School online n Acc Pre-Calculus n AP Calc AB/BC or AP Statistics n Multivariable Calc or other math

Science n 9 th grade – Honors Biology n 10 th grade – Honors Chemistry; AP Environmental Science, AP Physics I n 11 th grade – Honors Physics n 12 th grade Honors Anatomy or Honors Forensics n 12 th grade AP options - AP Biology/Genetics, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C I Refer to the science flow chart for specific math prerequisites for specific science courses

World Language n Latin I- IV, VIII n AP Latin n Spanish I - VII n AP Spanish n French I - V n AP French *Honors Level IV and Higher receive 1. 0 GPA additional quality point.

Fine Arts n AP Studio Art- Drawing, 2 D, and 3 D (Teacher recommendation) n AP Music Theory (Teacher recommendation)

Career Tech and Business (CTAE) All programs offer Advanced Level Courses towards Pathway Completion. n n n Architectural Drawing and Design Engineering Drafting and Design Audio & Video Technology and Film Graphic Design and Communication Entrepreneurship JROTC Navy n Culinary Arts n Sports and Entertainment Marketing n Programming and Computer Science n

Hillgrove Code Academy "Java Hawks" 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Honors Biology Honors Chemistry AP Physics 1 AP Physics C, AP Biology, or AP Chemistry Honors Geometry *Honors Alg 2 & Hon/Acc Pre AP Calculus AB/BC -Cal* Honors Geometry *Hon Alg 2 & Hon/Acc Pre. Cal* AP Statistics or GT Multivariable Calculus AP Calculus AB/BC Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science A IT Internship/Sr Capstone Project Honors Algebra 1 Intro to Digital Technology

Hillgrove Code Academy "Java Hawks" con't Additional Information: n Must complete a minimum of 3 AP science courses. n Must complete a minimum of 1 AP Calculus math course. n Two possible math sequences that lead to AP Calculus are available. n Must complete the computer science pathway. n Extra-Curricular Requirements: Code Academy students are encouraged to participate in FBLA or Code Quest n A Code Academy honor cord will awarded to students who complete the program requirements. * indicates students taking two math courses in one calendar year n

View the AP Class Syllabus n Advanced Placement page on the Hillgrove website: https: //www. hillgrovehighschool. org/Advan ced-Placement

Cobb Virtual Academy (CVA) and Georgia Virtual School (Ga. Vs) n http: //www. cobbk 12. org/schools/cobbvirtu alacademy/ n http: //gavirtualschool. org/

Advantages/Expectations § Provides a larger variety of course options § Paid for by the school if part of 4 allotted credits per semester § Paid for by parent if additional § Flexible scheduling in school lab or home § Paced by the instructor High success rate for motivated students § Requires a strong work ethic and computer access §

Dual Enrollment n n n Available to all grade levels Summer sessions available after the first year of high school All fees covered Students must apply to college and get accepted Parents should view the DE info on School Counseling blog: http: //www. cobblearning. net/hillgrovecounselors/ n Students must attend a Dual Enrollment Hawk Hour session for initial information

Registration n Teachers have already made recommendations for 9 th grade n In the future teachers will continue to make recommendations for the following year n Verification is done at the start of each semester

Waivers n Parents have an opportunity to Waive students into higher or lower level course levels n Waivers must be completed within the specified time period (by April 26) n Placement is dependent on availability n Changes will not be made after the final schedules are complete

Class of 2023 Freshman Bootcamp An in-depth preview of high school life at Hillgrove presented by the School Counselors n Sessions focus on high school expectations, student success, career pathways, a tour of the building, and more. n Date to be announced. n Usually in Mid to Late July. n A flyer/order form will be mailed home with the course request/waiver forms. n

More Information n Please proceed to the cafeteria. Representatives from each department are available to answer course specific questions. – – – Science Math Social Studies English World Lang Cecily Abernathy, Dept. Chair Christina Mac. Intyre, Dept. Chair Stefani Blackmon, Dept. Chair Sylvia Spruill, Dept. Chair Andrea Radford, Dept. Chair

Remind – receive text messages for the Class of 2023 n Hillgrove Counseling Department - Text @hhsco 2023 to 81010

Challenge and Balance n The work and effort students put into getting accepted into their dream school will benefit them at any school.