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WELCOMETO
WICKLIFFE HIGH SCHOOL’S EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS NIGHT
FEATURING:
ADVANCED PLACEMENT, COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS, AND LAKE SHORE COMPACT
LA K ESH OR EC OM PA C T
AP®CCP
AGENDA
Welcome Advanced Placement Lake Shore Compact College Credit Plus Breakout Sessions
ADVANCE
D PL
ACEMEN
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LLEGE C
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MRS. WHITE & MRS. PORCELLO
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
WHAT IS ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)? AP® courses are college-level courses offered in high
school and are weighted
Courses reflect what is taught in top introductory college courses
Students take AP Exams at the end of the course, measuring their mastery of college-level work
On a 5 point scale, a score of 3 or higher on an AP Exam can typically earn students college credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy.
AP AT WICKLIFFE – 8 OFFERINGS
English: English Literature and Composition
History and Social Sciences: European History, United States Government and Politics, United States History
Mathematics: Calculus AB
Sciences: Biology, Physics 1: Algebra-based
World languages: Spanish Language and Culture
AP: THE BENEFITS
Students learn rigorous college-level content and skills
Taking AP is valued in the college admission process
Opportunity to earn valuable credit and placement in college
Taking an AP course helps students build critical thinking skills, confidence, and the essential time management and study skills needed for college success
AP EXAMS
AP Exams are administered by schools worldwide on set dates in May each year.
Exams are typically 2–3 hours and include:Multiple-choice questionsFree-response items such as essays, problem solving, document-based questions and oral response
AP EXAM FEES
The exam fee for 2015 is $91 per exam. The exam fee may be waived for
students who qualify for free or reduced lunch
AP: IS IT RIGHT FOR ME?
Do I have a passion for a particular subject?
Have I prepared myself academically? Am I willing to spend more time on my
studies both in and out of the classroom?
LAKE S
HORE
COMPACT
FOR C
OLLEG
E CRED
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JASON CROWE
Director of Career Technical Education
WHAT IS LAKESHORE COMPACT? A consortium of four school districts who
unite to provide Career Technical Education Students spend a half day at Wickliffe and
a half day at their program site during their junior and senior years
Transportation is provided for coursework but not for internships
LAKE SHORE COMPACTArt & Communication
o Visual Communications
Business & Administration
o Business Admin. & Mngt.
o Managerial Bus. Tech.
Construction Technologies
o Construction Management
o Commercial Bldg. Trades
Education & Training
o Early Childhood Education
Engineering and Science Tech.
o CADD Engineering Technology
Health Sciences
o Allied Health
o Health Information Management
o Licensed Practical Nursing
o Medical Assisting
Hospitality & Tourism
o Culinary Arts
o Hospitality & Lodging
Human Services
o Cosmetology
Information Technology
o CISCO
o Computer Information Systems
o Information Technology Services
o Interactive Media
o Mobile Apps. & Digital Dev.
Law & Public Safety
o Criminal Justice
Manufacturing Technologies
o CNC Manufacturing
o Production Welding
o Welding
Marketing
o Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Transportation Systems
o Auto Collision Technology
o Auto Service Technology
o Auto Services
COLLEGE
CREDIT
PLUS
CCP
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS (CCP)
Formally known as PSEO Students have the opportunity to take
courses at a local college while simultaneously being enrolled at Wickliffe.
Credits may be earned for both high school and college transcripts with equivalent courses weighted
Students accepted to participate may attend part-time or full time
CCP ELIGIBILITY (PER OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION)
Must be enrolled at WHS Must meet admission standards
established by the individual college or university to show college readiness
Must complete an Intent to Participate form by March 31st
CCP COURSE SELECTION
Expands educational opportunities beyond what is offered at Wickliffe High School
Provides opportunities to study “in depth” those areas of special interest or need
WHS Program of Studies provides two example “pathways” to complete 15 or 30 semester hours.
Students will develop a specific schedule with their college counselor.
CCP: BENEFITS
Allows for dual credit (high school AND college) Allows students to sample the college
experience before graduation from high school
Allows students to develop their independence
CCP: IS IT RIGHT FOR ME?
Have I exhausted the WHS curriculum? Do I have a passion for a subject not
offered at WHS? Have I prepared myself academically? Do I have the social and emotional ability
to be successful on a college campus?
CCP: THINGS TO CONSIDER Athletics and extracurricular activities may be
affected Communication with WHS is the responsibility of
the student Increased time to travel between the high school
and college campus College calendar/breaks may be different Transfer of credit: receiving college decides
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jason Crowe, Career Technical Director of Lake Shore Compact 440-974-5328 or [email protected]
Tracey Cooper, Director of Admissions LCC
440-525-7230 or [email protected]
Sarah Shelden, CCP Coordinator & Academic Advisor at Cleveland State University 216-687-2279 or [email protected]
Elizabeth Sellers, Senior Associate Director of Admissions at Lake Erie College 440-375-7251 or [email protected]
BREAKOUT SESSIONS – QUESTIONS
Mrs. White and Mrs. Porcello – Cafeteria
Mr. Jason Crowe – Cafeteria
Ms. Tracey Cooper – Room 107
Ms. Sarah Shelden – Room 109
Ms. Elizabeth Sellers – Room 110