Student Choice Programs Informational Night - January 31, 2019 Sponsored by MHS/OHS Counseling Departments Counseling Staff
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Student Choice Programs Informational Night - January 31, 2019 Sponsored by MHS/OHS Counseling Departments Counseling Staff Steve King Beth Neighbors Heather King David Pitts Katie Shymanski Corrine Hellwig Chris Ventimiglia Kelli Merritt Jennifer Gross Joanna VanDerTuin Various College Credit Options *Dual Enrollment (online & on college campus) *Dual Credit (online & on MSD campus) *Advanced Placement (See more details in the Career & Course Planning Guide) What is Dual Credit? Dual Credit is when a student is earning both High School and College Credit for a class that is being taught by an MSD teacher at either MHS or OHS. Students must meet the requirements which are determined by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education. Dual Credit Eligibility Requirements •All students must have permission to participate from a designated school official. •Juniors/Seniors are automatically eligible if they have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. •Juniors/Seniors with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5-2.99 must provide a signed letter of recommendation from the content area teacher along with written parent permission. Dual Credit Eligibility Requirements (cont.) •Sophomores must have a minimum cumulative unweighted 3.0 GPA and must provide a signed letter of recommendation from the content area teacher and written parent permission. •Freshman must have a minimum cumulative unweighted 3.0 GPA, score at the 90th percentile or above on the ACT/SAT and must provide a signed letter of recommendation from the content area teacher. Written permission from the student’s parent is also required. Advanced Placement (AP) Program AP is a program created by the College Board, which offers college-level curricula and examinations to high school students. AP courses are college-level courses taken as a part of the high school course work. AP courses offer advanced students the opportunity to take courses with more challenging college-level content. Advanced Placement (AP) Program (cont.) Students who complete AP courses are prepared to take the AP Exam administered each May by the College Board. These exams are scored on a 1-5 scale. Students scoring between a 3-5 may qualify for college credit at most colleges and universities. Comparing AP to DC/DE Advanced Placement Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment *Exam score may earn college *Successful completion of the course credit, depending on AP exam earns college credit at given university score and university standards. and may also transfer to other colleges. *Test Cost = approximately $97 *Cost per Credit Hour = approximately per test (Cheaper than cost per 1 $65 at 4-year colleges & $25/64 at credit hour at colleges) STLCC (Typically 3-5 credit hours per course) *Run by College Board Company- *Part-time college student--can contact no college affiliation the University’s DC/DE Office and take advantage of campus libraries/labs. Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment is when students attend a Community College or University while in high school. Courses are taught by a professor at the college campus or online. Students must apply to and be accepted to attend the college’s dual enrollment/early college program. Which Credits will Transfer? *For AP, Dual Credit, & Dual Enrollment courses, students should check the websites of their potential colleges before signing up to verify the transferability of credits. *If you cannot locate the “transfer equivalency” information on the college’s website, contact the admissions office via phone or email. *Pay attention to whether the credits transfer to the same department and for the same amount. (ex. you want 3 English Credits to transfer as 3 English Credits but you find out they only transfer as 1 Elective Credit) Various Colleges = Various Guidelines Be Aware of How Grades Are Transferred *Pay attention to all Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment procedures, drop deadlines, and payment schedules. Regularly check each university’s dual credit/enrollment website. *Ask each potential college if transfer grades are included in the student’s GPA and if they cause student status to change from First-Time Freshman Scholarships to Transfer Student Scholarships. OPTIONAL PROGRAMS Guest Speakers Saint Louis Community College Early College- Guest Speaker: Julie Loyet & Diana Johnson South Technical High School - Guest Speaker: Katie Miller STLCAPS - Guest Speaker: Travis Bracht My Path - Guest Speaker: John DeWalle Early College gives juniors and seniors the opportunity to take college courses at Saint Louis Community College which count toward their high school degree and their Associate’s degree. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DUAL ENROLLMENT AND EARLY COLLEGE Dual Enrollment is when a high school student takes classes that count toward college while still attending high school. Early College is when a high school student takes classes almost exclusively at college leading to both high school graduation and an Associate’s degree in college. ● Convenient location ● Dual Enrollment Opportunities ● Variety of Classroom formats ● A+ program ● Core 42 ● Other locations and programs Save the dates A+ Information Night March 5th, 6:00 pm Early College Academy Information Night March 12th, 6:00 pm Location: STLCC-South County 4115 Meramec Bottom Rd. South Tech Career & Technical Education Programs Career & Technical Education Programs that integrate academic knowledge [Science & Math] with real world skills [Fix, Heal, Build, Create, Protect] to provide a pathway to college & careers. EXPERIENCE IS EVERYTHING REAL WORLD classrooms and projects coupled with job shadowing and internships This is South Tech •Half-day CTE Programs • 30 majors grouped by career clusters •14 Sending Districts • 22 Public High Schools • Private, Parochial & Home School •Enrolls 11th and 12th Grade •Tuition Free •Transportation Provided PLAN FOR TECH This is Worth it! ● Earn Credit ○ High School Practical Arts ○ High School Core Credit ○ College Credit ● Earn Certifications ● Scholarships & Awards This is Worth it! Admissions & Application Timeline ● Apply sophomore year to attend junior year ○ School records reviewed for South Tech general and program specific admission requirements ● Acceptance rounds began in October for August of 2019 ● High interest programs may begin a waitlist in January Questions? Apply Today @ southtechnical.org/application Follow us @SouthTechSTL STL CAPS OVERVIEW WEBSITE: http://stlcaps.yourcapsnetwork.org GUEST SPEAKER: Travis Bracht What is St. Louis CAPS? STL CAPS provides juniors and seniors in high school the opportunity to fast-forward beyond college and test-drive their future in high-skill, high-demand professions. St. Louis CAPS Courses ▶ Medicine, Health Care, & Bioscience ▶ Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing ▶ Technology Solutions & Logistics ▶ Global Business & Entrepreneurship St. Louis CAPS - College Endorsements & Scholarships College Endorsements College Scholarships •Arizona State University •William Jewell College •Baker University •University of Northern Iowa •Lindenwood University Alexis Twillmann, Oakville HS & STL CAPS Engineering 2018 •Missouri State UMSL Opportunity Scholars Program $100,000 Scholarship •Missouri University of Science & Technology •Saint Louis University •St. Louis Community College •University of Kansas - Edwards •University of Kansas Medical Center •University of Missouri - Columbia •University of Missouri - Kansas City •University of Missouri - St. Louis •William Jewell College •Washington University St. Louis CAPS College Credit Options Medicine, Health Care, & Bioscience ▶ Missouri Science & Technology ▶ St. Louis Community College ▶ Lindenwood University Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing ▶ Missouri Science & Technology ▶ St. Louis Community College ▶ Lindenwood University Technology Solutions & Logistics ▶ Lindenwood University Global Business & Entrepreneurship ▶ Lindenwood University Affton High School Did you know? Bayless High School STL CAPS is the first and only multi-district CAPS program in St. Louis. Fox High School Kirkwood High School Lafayette High School Lindbergh High School Mehlville High School Oakville High School Seckman High School Webster Groves High School St. Louis CAPS = Professional Workplace ▶ Medical Centers: Mercy South Hospital, St. Clare Hospital ▶ Small Business Incubator: STL Venture Works ▶ Higher Education: Labs, Workshops, Guest Speakers, etc. ▶ Site Visits: Microsoft, World Wide Technology, Panera, etc. St. Louis CAPS Experience ▶ Internships ▶ Job Shadows ▶ Capstone Projects ▶ Client Projects ▶ Cross-Curricular Projects ▶ Professionalism ▶ Career Exploration APPLY NOW AT http://stlcaps.yourcapsnetwork. org MY PATH Explore Strengths, Passions and Interests MyPath provides students the opportunity to design an experience and create personalized electives not currently offered by the district. Students must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, a cumulative minimum 90% attendance rate, be on track for graduation and maintain a record of good citizenship. Students must apply. The application includes the student’s course proposal and signed curricular advisor agreement. Those selected will be assigned a mentor teacher to supervise their independent experiences. Finding Balance Between Rigor & Relevance *Students should choose courses which will challenge them, prepare them for the future, and in which they can be successful. *Students need to evaluate the time each course will take outside of school to develop a time management plan. If there will not be a realistic amount of time for studying, students need to prioritize which advanced courses will be most beneficial (whether that be courses in a potential major or courses they can finish prior to college). Thank You for Attending! Representatives are available to answer individual questions in these locations: Mrs. Kellerman/Dr. Swanger- Administration (table in lobby) Ms. Julie Loyet/Ms. Stephanie Nesler - Saint Louis Community College (table in lobby) Mrs. Katie Miller - South Tech High School (table in lobby) Dr. Travis Bracht - STL CAPS (table in lobby) Mr. John DeWalle - My Path (table in lobby) MHS Counselors (front left of stage) OHS Counselors (front right of stage).