THENS HIGH SCHOOL · 2020. 2. 5. · THENS HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCED PLACEMENT, DUAL CREDIT, AND PINNACLE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL. ADVANCED PLACEMENT. ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM •Pre-AP

THENS HIGH SCHOOLADVANCED PLACEMENT, DUAL CREDIT, AND PINNACLE EARLY COLLEGE

HIGH SCHOOL

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM

• Pre-AP vs. AP classes• 14 AP courses available at AHS• Rigorous courses• GPA points

• Students take a College Board AP test at the end of the course (AISD pays for the cost of this exam)• Students who score a 3, 4, or 5 can receive college credit

WHY TAKE AP CLASSES?

•College admissions•Receive college credit• Skip introductory classes•Build college skills• Extra GPA points

HOW TO TAKE AP CLASSES

• Two ways:• Administrative decision based

on test results• Complete an application for the

AP program

DUAL CREDIT

DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM

•What is Dual Credit? • Dual credit is a program where students simultaneously earn

college credit and high school credit at the same time. • ENG 1301 counts for college credit and high school English 3

• How do I qualify? • Students must pass an entrance exam called the TSI

• AHS is a TSI testing center and pays for the initial testing session (savings of $40 for student)

• 3 tests (Math, Reading and Writing) • Students may retest any portion for $5 (savings of $35 for student)

HOW TO TAKE DUAL CREDIT CLASSES

• Students register through Crystal Langley, dual credit counselor • AHS pays for tuition and fees • Students must pay AHS back if they drop or fail a class

• Books are paid for by the student• Transportation is provided by AHS – busses to and from the college• 9th and 10th grade students may be interviewed by TVCC

CLASS OPTIONS

Freshman Year (Choose two) Sophomore Year (Choose two)

ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation All of Freshman Choices

BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications DRAM 1310 Intro to Theatre

EDUC/PSYC 1300 Learning Frameworks GOVT 2306 Texas Government

ARTS 1303 Art History OSHT 1301 Intro to Safety and Health

BUSG 1301 Intro to Business SPCH 1315 Public Speaking

SOCI 1301 Intro to Sociology

WLDG 1323 Safety, Tools and Equipment

CLASS OPTIONS

Junior Year (no limits) Senior Year (no limits)

Any course listed in the AHS crosswalk Any course listed in the AHS crosswalk

* 12 to 15 hours a semester * 12 to 15 hours a semester

* Still able to participate in AHS extracurricular or electives

* Still able to participate in AHS extracurricular or electives

** Same opportunities to receive an associate’s degree as ECHS (PINNACLE)

PINNACLE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

PINNACLE APPLICATION PROCESS

• Application Process• Applications submitted (February of 8th grade)• Names drawn for freshman cohort (March)• After drawing:• Parent Orientation Meeting (March or April)• TSI Test (May)• Prep Camp (summer)• Book Project (projects complete by Prep Camp)• Fully accepted on last day of Prep Camp

GRADUAL RELEASE PLAN FOR ASSOCIATES DEGREE

School Year Number of College Classes

Freshman 2 classes = 6 hours

Sophomore 2 classes = 6 hours

Junior 8 classes = 24 hrs

Senior 8 classes = 24 hrs

REQUIREMENTS/SAFEGUARDS

• Nothing excludes a student from participating in an Early College High School• The ECHS model was designed to target underrepresented

populations• Safeguards• Mandatory tutorials• Cohort model• Looped classes• Dual credit readiness courses

QUESTIONS?

THANK YOU!