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AP, IB, and Dual Credit
Course Options for
Rising Juniors
(Class of 2022)
December 3-4, 2019
Presented by:
Shelly Holmes, Advanced Academics (AP & IB) Coordinator
Bianca Charles, Dual Credit Advisor
Mary Beth Sunderhaus, Dual Credit Advisor
Our Goals Today
Explain AP, IB, and Dual Credit options
Answer your questions about AP, IB, and Dual Credit
Answer general questions about course scheduling and
graduation requirements
Course selection opens December 3.
Course selection closes December 13.
Applications are due January 10 for courses that require them.
Arena scheduling opens by grade level after Spring Break.
A few guidelines about
scheduling…
We create the master schedule and hire teachers based on the
classes you select.
Challenge yourself, but do not overload yourself. AP, IB, and Dual
Credit classes tend to have homework and/or assigned reading
each evening.
Choose classes based on your interests… not GPA weight.
Items to consider as you choose your classes:
Do I have time to devote to each class on my schedule?
How well have I done in previous classes in the same subject?
Do I have a job and/or family obligations that will make work
completion difficult?
Am I choosing classes that are aligned with my career goals?
AP, IB, and Dual-Credit
Help prepare you for a college workload
Are taught at a college level
Frequent reading and writing assignments
Classroom tests often have an essay component
Homework is assigned daily
Receive weighted GPA points
AP and IB: 5.0
Dual Credit: 4.5
Can earn college course credit (more about that later),
which saves you money and time!
Advanced Placement (AP®)
Run by the College Board (same company that designed
the PSAT and SAT).
AP is an option for students who want rigorous
coursework in specific subject areas.
AP courses are open to any student who has met the
prerequisites to take them.
5.0 weight on the GPA scale
• Art- Drawing
• Art- 2D Design
• Art- 3D Design
• Art History
• Biology
• Calculus AB
• Calculus BC
• Chemistry
• English Language
• English Literature
• Environmental Science
• European History
• French Language 4
• Government- US (12th grade)
• Macroeconomics (12th grade)
• Music Theory
• Physics 1 (motion, momentum,
circuits; algebra-based)
• Physics 2 (quantum, atomic,
nuclear; algebra-based)
• Physics C (mechanics,
electricity, magnetism;
calculus-based)
• Psychology
• Spanish Language 4
• Statistics
• U.S. History
AP Courses at Allen High School
Advanced Placement (AP®)
Credit for College
Take the AP course at Allen High School
Take the AP exam for the course in May
Passing score on the AP exam can earn college credit
Exams are scored from 1-5; 3 is passing, 5 is highest
AP courses not only save money– they save time. If the
college accepts your AP exam score, you won’t have to
take that class… or possibly several classes!
International Baccalaureate (IB)
IB is an option for students who are looking for a complete
academic program.
Is not just for students going to college in another country
(common misconception)
Similar to AP in rigor, workload, and opportunities for college
credit.
Different from AP in other ways:
Each IB class connects to other IB classes
Some IB courses are two-year courses
Not every IB course is open-enrollment
IB offers the option to earn a second HS diploma
Both oral and written communication are emphasized in each course.
5.0 weight on the GPA scale
To Earn an IB Diploma
Take 6 IB courses in 11th-12th grades
English
Foreign language through level 4 (Chinese, French, German, or
Spanish– we do not offer IB ASL)
History of the Americas
Science
Math (must have taken Algebra 2 or Pre-Cal by the end of 10th
grade)
Elective (Art, Music, Psychology, or a second science course)
Take a Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course in 11th and 12th
grades.
Write a 4,000-word independent research dissertation (the
Extended Essay)
Complete CAS (Creativity-Activity-Service) experiences in
11th- 12th grades
Art SL
Art HL (2 years)
Biology SL
Biology HL (2 years)
Chemistry SL
Chemistry HL (2 years)
Chinese SL
English HL (2 years)
French SL
French HL (2 years)
German SL
History HL (2 years)
Math SL (2 years)
Math HL (2 years; first year is AP BC Calculus)
Music SL
Physics SL
Psychology SL
Psychology HL (2 years)
Spanish SL
Spanish HL (2 years)
IB Courses at
Allen High School
Courses in green are the only
ones open to all students. Every
other course is restricted to IB
diploma students only.
IB Credit for College
Take the IB course at Allen High School
Take the IB exam in May
Passing score on the IB exam can earn college credit
Exams are scored from 1-7; 4 is passing, 7 is highest
Special provision for IB diploma
Students earning an IB diploma with exam scores of 4or
higher are automatically awarded at least 24 hours of
credit at any Texas public university
AP and IB
Student Testimonials
IB Interest List
Put your name on the list if:
You are interested in earning an IB diploma
You need more information so you can decide if you want to earn an IB diploma
Mrs. Holmes will meet with you in January to discuss options and answer your questions.
For course selection: feel free to choose the IB classes you want as well as any other electives. We can change it to IB after I meet with you.
If you have AP or IB questions, email Mrs. Holmes [email protected] or come by her office in House 700 (back of upper F hall).
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HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT and COLLEGE CREDIT
Core Classes
• Economics
• English
• Government
• History
• Math
• Science
CTE Classes• Automotive Service & Repair
• Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA)
• Collision Repair
• Computer Technology
• Construction Management
• Drafting
• Electrocardiography (EKG)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Engineering
• Heating, Ventilation and AC (HVAC)
• Phlebotomy
• Welding
How do I sign up for dual credit?
• Attend mandatory dual credit meeting in the spring
• Wednesday, January 8, 2020 for Alpha A-K
• Thursday, January 9, 2020 for Alpha L-Z
• All application details will be discussed in this meeting
• Dual Credit instruction packet available Wednesday, January 13, 2020
What course do I select during course registration in December if I want to take
dual credit?
• Select the Dual Credit courses you would like to take
• This does not guarantee acceptance and enrollment into the dual credit program
• Application and testing are required
• Application process to be completed by Thursday, February 27, 2020
How much are the Dual Credit courses?
• Cost is approximately $160.00 per 3 credit hour course
• Textbook expenses will vary by course
• If you participate in the F/R Lunch Program for AISD, your tuition and fees are
waived. You are still responsible for purchasing books.
Course # Course Title
ENGL 1301 Composition I
ENGL 1302 Composition II
ENGL 2332 World Literature I
ENGL 2333 World Literature II
GOVT 2305 Federal Government
ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics
HIST 1301 U.S. History I
HIST 1302 U.S. History II
MATH 1314 College Algebra
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry
ENVR 1401 Environmental Science I
ENVR 1402 Environmental Science II
Course # Course Title
DFTG 1309 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting
ENGR 1201 Introduction to Engineering
ENGR 1304 Engineering Graphics
CPMT 1305 IT Essentials
ITNW 1358 Network+
EMSP 1371 Introduction to Emergency Medical Technician
DSAE 1340 Diagnostic Electrocardiography
PLAB 1323 Phlebotomy
NURA 1301 Nurse Aid for Health Care (CNA)
TBA Construction Management
TBA HVAC – Heating, Ventilation and Air
Conditioning
TBA Welding
TBA Automotive Service and Repair
TBA Collision Repair
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