Dual Credit Programs: Enhancing Student Opportunities
Dual credit programs offer high school students the chance to engage in college-level coursework, earning both high school and college credits simultaneously. Participation in these programs has shown to increase high school graduation rates and college enrollment. Access to dual credit is vital for the future economy of Washington State, where most jobs will require post-high school education or training. Students can create personalized pathways based on their interests and career goals through the High School & Beyond Plan.
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Welcome to Welcome to Houston County High Houston County High AP Parent Night AP Parent Night 2019 2019
Meet HCHS AP Teachers Meet HCHS AP Teachers Calculus AB & BC Statistics Literature & Comp Language & Comp Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Physics 1 World History U.S. History Government & Politics Psychology Micro Economics Computer Science Spanish Mr. James Brock Mr. Daryl Leslie Mrs. Melanie Davis Mrs. Rebecca Staines Mrs. Lyndsay Cumpton Mrs. Laura Byrd Mrs. Randi Collier Mr. John Fitzgerald Mrs. Jennifer McDaniel Mrs. Lauren Nguyen Mr. Brian Feehan Mr. Don Jenrette Mr. Ken Cavanaugh Mrs. Shirl Williams Mrs. Amy Gallagher
What is AP? What is AP? The Advanced Placement Program, administered by The College Board and taught at Houston County High School, allows students to participate in college level courses and possibly earn college credit while also earning their high school credit.
Why Choose AP? Why Choose AP? Advanced Placement courses afford you the opportunity to: earn college credit while attending high school through your AP Exam score, become more prepared for college by developing key academic skills, stand out in the college admission process, challenge yourself.
Why choose Why choose ap ap? ? AP Courses satisfy graduation requirements. AP teachers receive specialized training in the content of their courses as well as preparation for the AP Exam. Support for the college level course is available daily within the building. Support from peers also within the AP course.
How does an AP class compare How does an AP class compare to other high school courses? to other high school courses? AP classes are more challenging and stimulating, but they do take more time and require more work. AP classes require self-motivated, disciplined students with a strong work ethic. All AP classes have 5 quality points added to the final average at the high school level, making it possible to score a 105. HOPE adds a .5 weight to the course when calculating GPA. Example: A student makes an 85 in the course. At the high school level, a 90 will post to the transcript and calculate into their GPA. For HOPE, an 85 will be calculated as a 3.5 versus a 3.0 for non-AP courses.
Advanced Placement Advanced Placement Things to consider Things to consider Areas of Interest Academic Balance Motivation and Time Management Year Long Commitment Balance of Extra-curricular and Employment
Advanced Placement Advanced Placement Website Website apcentral.collegeboard.com For students, parents, & professionals Course Descriptions Spring AP Exam Schedule Updates Credit policy
Break Break Out Sessions Out Sessions Please join us to visit your top 4 interests of AP Courses to meet the teacher and learn more about the course.
