Higher Level Learning Opportunities

Advanced

Placement (AP) College in High School (CHS) International Baccalaureate (IB)

North Hills Senior High Special Program Offerings

28 Advanced Placement courses* 5 Pre-AP courses 15 College in High School courses* 14 Honors Courses 17 Technical Programs 6 Academic Academies College Connections Vocational Work Experience Dual Enrollment International Baccalaureate*

Advanced Placement (AP)

Bio,

Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics 1, 2, and C English Language & English Literature World, US, & European History, Government and Politics, Human Geography, Psychology, Macro and Micro Economics Music Theory, Art History, Studio Art Calculus AB, BC, Statistics, & Comp Sci Spanish

College in High School

Accounting,

Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Argumentation, Business Calculus, Probability & Statistics, French, German, Latin, Spanish, Pottery, Psychology, Nutrition, Welding LaRoche College, Carlow University, University of Pittsburgh, Seton Hill University, CCAC

Reach higher.
AP

and CHS courses help you earn college credit and stand out in the college admissions process.

Learn differently.
Engage

in intense discussions, solve problems collaboratively and learn to write clearly and persuasively.

Find your passion.

Choose

from 40 options for college-level courses in art, social studies, world languages, math, science, and literature.

Imagine and succeed.

AP

and CHS courses help you develop the key skills you need to succeed in college.

Challenge yourself.
Success

on labs, exams, and final course grades shows how well youve mastered college-level coursework.

Get the credit you deserve.

Earning

CHS and AP credits can help you add flexibility and get the most out of your college years.

Advanced Placement or College in High School?

Advanced Placement (AP)

College in High School (CHS)

The College Boards Advanced Placement courses are collegelevel classes in a wide variety of subjects that you can take while still in high school. They offer you challenging course work and a taste of what college classes are like. Teachers and curriculum must be certified and approved by AP

CHS classes are in partnership with local universities and allow students to not only have a taste of challenging coursework but to participate in an actual college curriculum in a variety of subjects that will be reflected on a college transcript earned while in high school. Teachers and curriculum must meet the standards of the partnering institution.

Advanced Placement

The North Hills School District strongly believes that success in AP programs leads to success in college. We wish to maximize all student opportunities for earning college credit and AP Scholar awards. To support these efforts, all students enrolled in the AP courses are required to take the AP exam for the subjects they are enrolled in. This is a course requirement. To further support this program, the school district absorbs the test fee for each test and manages the registration process for all students for the exams.

Some real pluses!

Research

shows that AP students are more likely to graduate from college in four years. On average only 27% of students in U.S. public colleges achieve this.

More than 90% of four-year colleges in the U.S. and colleges in more than 60 other countries give students credit, advanced placement or both on the basis of AP Exam scores.

College in High School

The CHS program enables NH teachers to work with local universities in a partnership to provide actual college curriculum Students can enroll and earn a grade on a college transcript while in high school In many cases, students may transfer these credits to other post-secondary schools Fees average about $200 for up to 4 credits!

Good to know!

Thanks to CHS options, many students arrive on college campuses with not only more confidence that they can handle college coursework, but a number of college credits, as well.

An average college freshman takes 15 credits a semester. Taking 3 CHS classes over your high school career can get you an entire semester ahead of the game!

Earning AP or CHS credits really pays off.

Rigorous

and Vigorous experience Recognition of Advanced work awarded Reap financial rewards

In-state tuition and fees at public 4-year institutions this year will average $18,391 Out-of-state tuition and fees at public 4year colleges and universities this year will average $31,701 Tuition and fees at private 4-year colleges and universities this year will average $40,917

Financial Benefits
Students ready for college level work in high school can reap not only academic benefits but financial rewards from their success.

New to North Hills for 2014-15 International Baccalaureate

Teaching

and learning in the IB celebrates the many ways people work together to construct meaning in a holistic way. IB prepares a community of learners to engage with global challenges through inquiry, action and reflection. IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people.

IB Open World Schools Pilot

Extends

an authentic IB Diploma Program experience to students who would otherwise be unable to access an IB education. Digitally links with an IB World School to undertake a two-year DP course online that meets the challenging academic standards and rigorous assessment for which the IB is renowned.

Student Pre Requisite for IB

Incoming

juniors who have been (or are) successful in an AP/CHS course Students will be limited to registering for 1 course during the pilot Teacher and school counselor recommendations and building administrator approval will be necessary for consideration for IB participation.

Online IB Courses @NH

Business and Management SL* Information Technology in a global society HL/SL* Philosophy SL* Mathematics HL*

*SL - Standard Level =150 academic hours per two year course *HL - Higher Level = 240 academic hours per two year course

SO, are you ready?

Not

every high school student is ready to take on the rigor of college level coursework --- AND THATS OK! Consider taking on higher level learning opportunities in areas of interest and strength vs. overloading schedule Find balance with both rigor and success!

Whats next?

Talk with your teachers or school counselor to find out more about higher level courses and to discuss your readiness for them as you plan a path for the coming years.

Review the prerequisites for the higher level learning classes which interest you. They provide important foundations for your success at the next level. Make sure to schedule these courses to keep your options open.

The best way to predict the future is to create it. Abraham Lincoln