Transcript 10 th Grade - Kell High School

Why Choose Kell?
AP VS. MAGNET
AP: The Basics
Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) courses are
college-level courses offered in high school. AP
courses reflect what is taught in top introductory
college courses
At the end of course, students take AP Exams—
standardized exams that measure how well
students have mastered college-level course work.
Students who do well on AP Exams can earn credit
and/or placement into advanced courses in college.
The Benefits of AP Courses
AP courses can be challenging,
but it’s work that pays off.
•AP
teachers are among the most
prepared, dedicated, and inspiring
teachers at their schools.
•Students
develop confidence, and
learn the study habits and time
management skills essential for
success in college.
AP and College Admission
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Colleges rank “Grades in
college prep courses” and
“Strength of curriculum” as the
top two factors in the
admission decision.*
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85% of selective colleges and
universities report that a
student’s AP experience
favorably impacts admission
decisions.**
* 2009 State of College Admission, NACAC
** Unpublished institutional research, Crux Research Inc. March 2007
“We look favorably on
students who have
taken AP courses. The
presence of AP courses
is a sign that a student
has chosen to
challenge him/herself.”
—Admission Officer
What Are AP Courses Like?
AP courses typically demand more of students than
regular or honors courses.
•Classes
tend to be fast-paced and cover more material
than typical high school classes.
•More
time, inside and outside of the classroom, is required
to complete lessons, assignments and homework.
•AP
teachers expect their students to think critically, analyze
and synthesize facts and data, weigh competing
perspectives, and write clearly and persuasively.
AP Exam Fees
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AP Exam fee for 2017 is $97 per exam.
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For students with financial need, the College
Board provides a $23 per exam fee reduction.
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In Georgia additional federal and/or state funding
provide these additional fee subsidies:
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At least another $8 dollars for a reduction in fee of $31
AP Helps Students Graduate on Time…
Students who take AP courses and exams are
much more likely than their peers to complete a
college degree on time.
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Only one in four students who enter college complete a bachelor’s
degree in four years.*
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A recent study** showed that students taking AP courses and exams
were much more likely to earn a college degree in four years.
For example, AP English Literature students had four-year college
graduation rates that were 62% higher than students that had not
taken AP English Literature.
* IPEDS database, 2008
** Linda Hargrove, Donn Godin, and Barbara Dodd, “College Outcomes Comparisons by AP and
Non-AP High School Experiences.” The College Board, 2008.
… and Save Money
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Students who take five years or more to graduate
can spend $8,000-$27,000 for each additional
year in college.
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The typical college cost per year for a four-year public
institution is $8,142 for in-state students and $19,670
for out-of-state students.*
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Students attending private institutions might expect to
incur $27,389 for each additional year it takes to earn a
bachelor’s degree.*
* Costs include tuition, fees, and books and supplies only, and do not include room, board, and
other living expenses. Average Estimated Undergraduate Budgets, 2009-10 (EnrollmentWeighted). The College Board, ”Trends in College Pricing,” 2009.
AP Boosts Eligibility for Scholarships
31% of colleges and
universities consider a
student’s AP experience
when making decisions about
which students will receive
scholarships.*
“Having the AP Exam score can
make the difference when it
comes down to awarding
precious scholarship dollars.”
—Edwina Harris Hamby, former
Dean of Admission, Fisk
University
* Unpublished institutional research, Crux Research Inc. March 2007
AP and College Success
A recent study* showed that
students who earned a 3, 4,
or 5 on the AP Exam had
higher first-year college
grade point averages and
were more likely to return
for the second year of
college than non-AP
students of similar ability.
“One of the best standard
predictors of academic
success at Harvard is
performance on Advanced
Placement Examinations.”
—William Fitzsimmons,
Dean of Admissions &
Financial Aid, Harvard
University
*Krista Mattern, Emily Shaw, and Xinhui Xiong, “The Relationship Between AP Exam
Performance and College Outcomes” (2009), The College Board.
Kell High School
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2015 AP Merit School
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27% of the population is taking an AP Exam
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65% of those students score a 3 or higher
2015 AP STEM School
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2015 AP STEM Achievement School
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Students take AP Exams in at least two AP math courses and two
AP science courses
At least 45% of the AP STEM students earn a 3 or better
2015 AP Humanities School
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Schools offer at least one AP English, two AP social sciences, one
AP fine arts, and one AP world language course
2016 Highlights
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Human Geography
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3.64 average with 8 perfect scores
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88% pass rate
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3.025 average with 3 perfect scores
Calculus AB
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100% pass rate
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3.25 average with 1 perfect score
AP Studio Art 2D
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World History
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3.0 average with 2 perfect scores
Art History
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Spanish
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3.5 average
AP Studio Art Drawing
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3.857 including 2 perfect scores
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100% pass rate
US Government & Politics
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3.171 including 4 perfect scores
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
2015
AP
Scholar
AP Scholar
with Honor
AP Scholar with
Distinction
National AP
Scholar
45
6
16
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Georgia Tech Freshmen Admission STATS
Fall 2010 – Fall 2016
High School
Kell
Kennesaw Mountain
Lassiter
North Cobb
South Cobb
Pope
Harrison
Accept %
47%
49%
43%
29%
33%
46%
46%
Year One
GPA (avg)
3.34
3.35
3.33
3.13
3.28
3.39
3.25
Kennesaw Mountain’s Acceptance rate has decreased by 8%, Lassiter’s has decreased by 2%, North
Cobb’s has decreased by 6%, and Pope has decreased by 9% while Kell has increased by 3%.
High School Sample Schedules
Honors/AP Pathways
SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCING
• AP
Science Course Sequence
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9th Grade:
Honors Biology
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10th Grade:
Honors Chemistry, possible
Honors Microbiology
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11th Grade:
AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1
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12th Grade:
AP Physics 2 or AP Biology or
AP Environmental Science
SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCING
• AP
English Course Sequence
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9th Grade:
Honors 9th Lit Comp
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10th Grade:
Honors World Literature
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11th Grade:
AP Language & Composition
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12th Grade:
AP Literature & Composition
SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCING
• AP
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Social Studies Course Sequence
9th Grade:
AP Human Geography
Honors World Geography
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10th Grade:
AP World History
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11th Grade:
AP US History
AP Psychology
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12th Grade:
AP Macroeconomics
AP US Government
SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCING
• AP
Mathematics Course Sequence
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9th Grade:
Accelerated Algebra / Geometry A
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10th Grade:
Accelerated Geometry B /Alg 2
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11th Grade:
Accelerated Pre Calculus
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12th Grade:
AP Calculus (AB or BC)
AP Statistics
AP Computer Science
SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCING
2D Art Track
3D Art Track
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9th- Intro to Art
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9th- Intro to Art
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10th- Drawing/Painting I
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10th- Ceramics
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11th- Drawing/Painting II
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11th- Sculpture
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12th- AP Studio Drawing
or AP Studio 2D Design
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12th- AP 3D Design
How can my child qualify for AP/Honors?
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Strong academic performance in the classroom
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Testing Data
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IOWA
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PSAT
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AP Potential
What about everything else?
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Fine Arts
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World Languages
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Career Tech
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Physical Education
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Community Service
Fine Arts
DRAMA:
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Two student representatives National English Speaking Union-Atlanta Branch Competition
ART:
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Artwork displayed at Scholastic Art Awards, All State Art Symposium, Georgia Ceramic Awards, The
High Museum, Kennesaw State University, Buckhead Theatre, Savannah College of Art and Design,
Gallery 4463, Columbus State University, Binders Art Gallery, and the Centre for Performing and
Visual Arts in Newnan
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Kell AP students created artwork for the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2014-2016
BAND:
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First in class AA at BOA Jacksonville State University Regional, Outstanding Music
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First place overall Milton High School White Columns Invitational, Outstanding Music
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21 students District Honor Band
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Seven students accepted to the Georgia All-State Band
CHORUS:
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2014 GHP participant for voice
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2015 NAFME All-National Honor Ensemble Student Participant
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2 students 2016 All State Chorus
Orchestra:
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5 students Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra
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2 students 2016 All State Chorus
World Languages
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Spanish
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3.0 average on the AP Exam
German
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GHP Student 2015
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Exchange Program
Latin
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National Latin Exam Gold Medal Awards
Career Tech
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American Institute of Architects High School
Design Winners 2006-2014
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Cobb County Video Contest Champions
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Culinary Champions at Whole Foods and Taste of
Acworth
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Culinary program offers catering and SafeServe
certification
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DECA State Winners and National Competitors
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Full video broadcast studio and live print graphics
lab
Physical Education
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Updated weight room
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Dedicated personal fitness classroom
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Summer athletic workout program
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Sports Medicine
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Outdoor Education
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Championship athletic program
Community Service
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31 Seniors in Class of 2016 recognized with
Community Service Medallions
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4587Community Service Hours documented
2013-2016
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935 Operation Christmas Child boxes collected
2014-2016
Learn More
• For more information about AP courses and exams, visit:
• www.collegeboard.com/apstudents
• For more information about Kell High School, visit:
• www.carltonjkellhighschool.com
• Email: [email protected]