Advanced Placement Program at BGHS

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Advanced Placement Program at BGHS the National
Math and Science Initiative
July 22, 2009
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Kentucky Snapshot

• 72 High School Graduation Rate
• 37 College Readiness Rate
• 57 College Enrollment Rate (directly from high
  school to college)
• 44 College Graduation Rate (within 6 years)
• 28 High School Dropout Rate
• 51 Hispanic HS Dropout Rate
• 42 African American HS Dropout Rate

Source Kentucky Council on Postsecondary
Education Comprehensive Database
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Students Entering College with Developmental
Needs- KY
One or More Subjects
English Math
Reading
Source Kentucky Council on Postsecondary
Education Comprehensive Database
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How to prepare BGHS students for college
Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program

• More students taking and receiving qualifying
  scores in AP math, science, and English exams
  and social studies

Goal

• Rigorous professional development
• Additional time on task for students
• Results-based financial incentives
• Content specialists, lead teachers/mentors
• High standards with objective measurement and
  accountability

How
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What Counts in College Admissions- of Admissions
Officials Citing Criteria as Considerably
Important
Source National Association of College
Admissions Counselors, 2004-2005 State of College
Admission Survey
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Most Admissions Officers Find AP Experience
Helpful in Evaluating Admissions Candidates

• 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.
• AP Admissions Officer Online Bulletin Board

74 Extremely or Very Helpful
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Uses for AP in Admissions

• We consider the learning environment for each
  applicant how many APs are offered and how
  many has the student taken advantage of and
  grades earned.
• AP Admissions Officer Online Bulletin Board

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Underrepresented Students Majoring in STEM
Disciplines
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College Grade Point Averages
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College Graduation Rate differences between
matched AP and non-AP students
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AP Scores and College Graduation Rates
Percentage of students who graduate from college
in four years
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Will this new initiative have an impact?

• NMSI is using a model developed in Texas.
• Trying to create a model in Kentucky and 5 other
  states that can be replicated.

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AP MSE Exams Taken in 10 Dallas ISD Original
Incentive Schools
Jr/Sr Enrollment - 8490 Minority Enrollment
86 2007-08 Data
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AP MSE Qualifying Scores 10 Dallas ISD
Original Incentive Schools
High Schools - 10 Jr/Sr Enrollment -
8490 Minority Enrollment 88
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Female and Minority Student Increases

• The National Math and Science Initiative has
  increased dramatically participation of females
  and minority students at our 67 program schools.
• ENROLLMENT INCREASES 2008-09
• For AP Math, Science, and English
• 69 increase for all students
• 74 increase for female students
• 122 increase for African American and Hispanic
  students
• For AP Science
• 79 increase for all students
• 84 increase for female students
• 152 increase for African American and Hispanic
  students
• For AP Math
• 53 increase for all students
• 59 increase for female students
• 94 increase for African American and Hispanic
  students

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Our AP Initiative began 7 years ago
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2009 BGHS AP RESULTS
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We have come a long way!!!
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Benefits to School Students
? Equipment Supplies up to 5,000 for
equipment and 25 per student enrolled in
eligible AP classes (11 school matching
required). ? Open Enrollment A culture of
inclusiveness and preparation for more students
to enroll in and be successful in AP classes. ?
Student Time-on-Task Tutoring, 18 hrs of exam
prep sessions for each AP course and other
supports made readily available to students. ?
Exam Fees Supplements to help cover 50 of AP
exam fees not provided from other sources. ?
Incentives 100 per Qualifying Score (3, 4, or
5) on AP exams in MSE.
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