Advanced Academic Program Options Presented by the Department

Advanced Academic Program Options Presented by the Department of Advanced Academics

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College Credit Options ü Advanced Placement (AP) ü Dual Credit ü International Baccalaureate (IB) http: //www. garlandisd. net/about/ready/documents/College. Credit. Options_Side-by. Side. pdf

Advanced Placement (AP) Type of course College level courses taught in high school to prepare students for AP exams and may potentially grant college credit Description The AP Program currently offers 32 courses across multiple subject areas. Each course is developed by a committee composed of college faculty and AP teachers, and covers a breadth of information, skills, and assignments found in the corresponding college course. Location Dual Credit International Baccalaureate (IB) College level courses that allow high school students to simultaneously earn high school and college credit High school courses in a wide range of subjects using IB approved curriculum and may grant college credit Dual credit courses are offered by DCCCD in a variety of subject areas including math, science, English, economics, history, government and a wide variety of technical courses. Dual credit courses allow students to earn college credit while completing high school requirements. All high school students enrolled in dual credit classes are held accountable to policies, rules, and regulations of the DCCCD. IB curriculum is designed to provide a broad liberal arts experience for the college bound student. Students become proficient in language and mathematics studies and participate in an in-depth exploration of the study of human behavior and the process of educational inquiry. All GISD high school campuses Garland High School - an IB *Lakeview Centennial Collegiate authorized high school campus Academy offers an Associate of Science program

AP, IB, Dual Credit Programs: AP IB Dual Credit Program requirements: Open enrollment Magnet option at GHS Must meet TSI test requirements College credit requirements: Take the AP exam Score 3, 4, or 5 Take the IB exam Score 4, 5, or 6 Make a grade of C or higher Teacher criteria: Attend AP summer institute Attend IB training Masters & 18 college credits in subject area Submit a syllabus to College. Board Credentialed by DCCCD Submit a syllabus to DCCCD

Garland ISD High School Magnet Programs �Classical Centers �College & Career Magnet �Collegiate Academy �School of Global Business, Language & Leadership �International Baccalaureate World School �Performing Arts Endorsement �Math, Science & Technology

High School Magnet Application Timeline Grades 6 -12 Timeline Action Steps: Timeline: Where: 1. Apply for magnet program and sign up for assessment session if test scores are missing Nov 17 -Dec 9 Magnet Application in Skyward 2. Attend testing session if needed Jan 7, 14 North Garland High School 3. Notification of Results February 3 Skyward

PLAN üBegin with the end in mind ü Investigate the courses that best prepare for college ü Create a vertical plan of rigorous courses – your senior year counts! ü Balance leadership, community and extra-curricular with academics üUse assessment data to plan

College Readiness Assessments ü Administered at School: üPSAT 8 üPSAT 9 üPSAT/NMSQT - 10 th & 11 th üSAT - 11 th ü On your own: üSAT/ACTüSpring 11 th grade üSummer before 12 th üFall 12 th grade

Grade 8 PSAT Assessment ü Student score reports will be sent home with students in January ü Purpose: ü PSAT is the first step on the College & Career Readiness Pathway ü Provides information about academic strengths and weaknesses ü Indicates academic readiness for college or the workplace ü Helps student plan their high school coursework

Advanced Placement www. apstudent. collegeboard. org Your test results can indicate your AP Potential! • consider pre. AP courses • consider AP, dual credit, IB courses

It is important that all students have the skills needed to be successful in college and the workplace. Becoming college-ready does not happen overnight; skills are developed by taking rigorous courses in high school. “The will to succeed is nothing without the will to

ACT üChoose the best path for you üDiscuss 9 th grade options with your counselor üStay informed

How to prepare GISD has set up Khan Academy accounts for all secondary students.

Practice Makes Progress… According to Prep. Scholar, practices makes progress � 10 hours = 30 -50 point gain � 20 hours = 60 -100 point gain �The more you practice, the better chance for an increased score!

According to College Board, students who take the PSAT score 145 points higher on the SAT than those who don’t take the preparatory exam. And just think, you will take the PSAT 4 times before taking your SAT!!!

Set a Goal and Work Backwards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you want to do as a career? What degree is required? What university offers that degree? What does it take to get in? What score do you need on SAT and how close are you?

Goal = Mechanical Engineering University = Texas A&M Entrance requirements = top quarter of your class Required SAT score = 1300 ACT score = 26 Current PSAT score = 950 Dedicated study time = 60 hours (study an hour a week) Set a Goal and Work Backwards

Study for 20 Hours Before Each SAT 11 PSAT Grade = th PSAT/NMSQT 1335* 11 th Grade = 1130 PSAT/NMSQT 10 th Grade = 1070 PSAT/8 8 th Grade = 950 PSAT 9 9 th Grade = 1010 * with 145 pt gain from experience with PSAT

Student Access to GISD Khan Academy Account

Stay Informed �District website �School website �Ready! website �College Board Parent Portal

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Contact Information � Advanced Academic Administrator- Dr. Kristyn Edney kkedney@garlandisd. net � College & Career Readiness Facilitator- Jimmy Sellers jlseller@garlandisd. net � Magnet Programs – Christi Allen & Stacey Payton http: //tinyurl. com/gisdmagnethelp