AP/Dual Credit Courses

Advanced Placement (AP) & Dual Credit Courses:
O’Gorman High School offers several options for high school students to receive college credit for courses. The AP and Dual Credit programs provide a rigorous curriculum for students who wish to pursue a more challenging course of study.

Advanced Placement (AP):
The College Board AP program gives students an opportunity to seek college-level studies while still in high school. By taking the AP courses and exams, they may gain advanced placement and/or college credit in college. Depending on students’ grades on AP exams, they may earn up to a full year’s credit from their college or university and be eligible for prestigious awards. Being enrolled in AP courses enhances entry into major colleges and universities. This is especially important for those interested in highly selective colleges. AP courses are offered in the areas of Computer Science, English, Math, Science, Social Science and World Languages. AP exams are administered in May.

Dual Credit:
Mount Marty College’s (MMC) and O’Gorman High School’s dual credit program is a partnership that provides opportunity for qualified high school students to begin to experience the academic rigors of college course work while still in high school. In addition to receiving credit toward high school graduation for selected academic courses, students may opt additionally to enroll in courses approved for college credit through MMC.

Students who successfully complete the course(s) receive a MMC transcript verifying completion of college-level coursework. Students are also able to get a “jump-start” on their college education since the credits are transferable to many other colleges and universities. By receiving college credit for these courses, students do not have to repeat the basic freshman courses in college. Students are able to graduate in four years, take lighter credit loads or double major. This is an EXCELLENT opportunity for high school students to get a “jump-start” on their college education, not to mention that it is definitely one of the most affordable ways to earn college credit at only $60 per credit.

MMC’s first partnership in the Dual Credit program was formed in 1996 and has proven to be very successful and an educational asset to students who take advantage of the program. O’Gorman High School’s articulation with Mount Marty College’s dual credit program has been in place since 1996.

In addition to the partnership with Mount Marty College, O’Gorman also offers additional options for high school students to receive college credit for courses. Students can take courses of interest at Southeast Technical Institute, Augustana College, the University of Sioux Falls, University Center (South Dakota Public Universities & Research Center), etc. for dual credit. Prior to enrolling in college-level courses, students must receive approval through the guidance office.

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How Do I Register For My Dual Credit Course?

January 10, 2013 at 10:28 am +

1. Students may register online for dual credit courses. To register online follow these steps:
A. Visit www.mtmc.edu
B. Click on Academics
C. Locate & click on the Dual Credit link (found on the left hand column of the   webpage)
D. Scroll down on the webpage and locate O’Gorman High School (click on it – you will find a pdf.). This pdf contains more information about dual credit and lists the courses.
E. You will find the register online link/button on the dual credit homepage. (step C)

2. Payment for courses can be paid either by credit card, cash or check. College credit is sometimes offered for two semesters.

3. If you would like to receive college credit for both semesters you must register separately for both the fall and spring classes.

4. Students must contact the registrar’s office (Mount Marty College) in order to drop a course and must abide by the deadlines to drop as outlined in the academic calendar.

 

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AP & Dual Credit Courses

June 25, 2012 at 8:30 am +

The following courses are offered at O’Gorman High School and can be taken for college credit through articulation with Mount Marty College or through College Board’s AP Exam.

* Requires registration and successful completion of first semester pre-requisite course.
** O’Gorman High School courses will list college credit by Dual Credit only or both (AP or Dual Credit).

Mount Marty College O’Gorman High School**
STH 130 – Speech Communication (3 cr. – Spring) ENE 310 College Speech Communication (Dual Credit only)
ENG 103 – Composition I: The Essay (3 cr. – Fall) ENG 321 AP Eng. Lang./Comp. (Both)
ENG 104 – Composition II: Critical Writing (3 cr. – Spring)* ENG 322 AP Eng. Lang./Comp.(Both)
MTH 150 – College Algebra (4 cr. -Spring) MAT 352 College Algebra (Dual Credit only)
BIO 103 – Introduction to Biology (4 cr. - Spring) SCI 402 AP Biology (Both)
CHM 111 – General Chemistry I (4 cr. – Fall) SCI 411 AP Chemistry (Both)
CHM 112 – General Chemistry II (4 cr. – Spring)* SCI 412 AP Chemistry (Both)
PHY 221 – Principles of Physics I (4 cr. – Fall) SCI 421 AP Physics B (Both)
PHY 222 – Principles of Physics II (4 cr. – Spring)* SCI 422 AP Physics B (Both)
HIS 120 – U.S. History I (3 cr. – Fall) SSC 431 AP U.S. History (Both)
HIS 121 – U.S. History II (3cr. – Spring)* SSC 432 AP U.S. History (Both)
HIS 130 – World History I (3 cr. – Fall) SSC 441 AP World History (Both)
HIS 131 – World History II (3 cr. – Spring)* SSC 442 AP World History (Both)
GRM 201 – Intermediate German I (3 cr. – Fall) WRL 401 AP German Language (Both)
GRM 202 – Intermediate German II (3 cr. – Spring)* WRL 402 AP German Language (Both)
SPN 203 – Intermediate Spanish (3 cr. – Fall) WRL 421 AP Spanish Language (Both)
SPN 204 – Intermediate Spanish (3 cr. – Spring)* WRL 422 AP Spanish Language (Both)
SPN 286 – Spanish Literature (3 cr. – Spring) WRL 522 College Spanish Literature (Dual Credit Only)
   
   

 The remaining AP courses taught at O’Gorman High School are available for college credit only through College Board’s AP Exam.
AP Calculus AB
AP Computer Science A
AP English Literature & Composition
AP Human Geography
AP Pyschology
AP U.S. Government and Politics

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AP/Advanced Summer Reading Requirements

April 18, 2012 at 8:50 am +

In an era of high stakes testing and an ever-expanding curriculum, it is imperative we provide our students with as many opportunities as possible to grow academically and to be prepared for advanced and AP courses and eventually the rigor of college.

The purpose of summer requirements in AP/Advanced courses:
* Pre-read on substantive issues to be better prepared for academic work in the fall.
* Maintain and sharpen reading comprehension and writing skills over the summer to prevent students from losing ground as effective readers and writers.

Current research clearly shows that students who do not engage in reading and writing for a few months lose ground as readers. Studies also indicate that academic summer programs increase students’ vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. After all, our athletic teams require summer workouts for physical fitness, and the summer reading and writing programs provide mental fitness.

Advanced English I
Advanced English II
AP English Language & Composition
AP English Literature & Composition

AP Chemistry
AP Physics B

AP U.S. History
AP World History

AP German
AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Literature

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AP & College Course Vodcasts

January 5, 2012 at 9:03 am +

The vodcasts found in the link below provide students and parents with a snapshot of what they can expect from the course.  It is advantageous for students and parents to view the vodcasts before they decide to enroll in the course.

Please click here: AP & College Course Vodcasts
This webpage will display most of our videos – please click on the show more videos link at the bottom of the page to view the complete list of vodcasts.

If you have any questions please contact our guidance office at 605-575-3320 and one of our counselors will assist you.

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FAQ’s Regarding College Credit from AP versus MMC’s Dual Credit

September 1, 2011 at 9:44 am +

1. How are Advanced Placement (AP) exams scored?
The AP exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest.

2. What score do I need on the AP exam to get college credit?
While the score required to get credit varies across colleges, many colleges require a 3 on the AP exam while more selective schools may require a 4.

3. Is it better to take an AP course for credit through Mount Marty College’s (MMC) Dual Credit program or through the AP exam?
Some of our AP courses are not offered for MMC dual credit (AP Calculus, AP Pyschology and AP U.S. Government).  Courses offered of MMC dual credit is financially a great deal.  For $60/credit hour, students can receive college credit cheaper than paying for it while attending college.  In addition, students are graded over an entire semester, whereas a student must perform on the AP exam at a single sitting (one test on one day) to receive the required score for college credit.  The AP score (for example, a 3 versus a 5) might determine how much credit will be awarded to the student.  Whereas, the student enrolled in MMC’s dual credit program knows what the credit will be as long as they have a ‘C’ or higher in the course.

4. Will all college accept AP credit?
While it is not universal, most colleges will accept AP credit.  However, colleges may vary on the score required or may not accept an AP exam score in a student’s major.  Students and parents should review the AP credit policy at the colleges they are interested in.

5. Will all college accept MMC’s dual credit?
Again, while it is not universal, most colleges will accept MMC credit, as it is an accredited institution.  Credits should transfer from MMC, but colleges may vary in how they transcript the credit.  For example, one semester of AP English Language & Composition may be transcripted as an English credit, while the other semester may be transcripted as a Humanities credit.  Colleges can and will make that determination.  Please consult with the colleges you are interested in.

6. How are my AP grades transcripted in college?
Once a student has received a qualifying exam score that merits college credit, the student must request that the AP score (from College Board) be sent to the college of their choice.  When the college receives the score, it will be recorded on the transcript as credit (most will transcript it as an EX, which means ‘by exam’), but will not receive a grade and it will not be figured into the college grade point average (gpa).

7. How does my MMC credit get transferred to my college transcript?
The summer after the student graduates, they should request from MMC Registrar’s office a transcript to be sent to the college they are attending.  One of the big differences from the AP credit is that the MMC credit should be transcripted with the grade the student received for the course and it should be figured in their college gpa.

8. Why are some AP courses offered through MMC, while others are not?
For a course to be offered for credit through MMC, the teacher must have Masters Degree in the subject area or a Masters Degree and at least 18 graduate credit hours in the subject area.  Teaching an AP course does not require the high school teacher to have a Masters Degree, however, they do have extensive backgroun in the subject (certified to teach the subject) and have attended AP workshops every two years.

9. Why should I consider taking AP courses?
There are many benefits to taking AP courses.  Students gain an edge in college preparation by being better prepared academically to handle college level work.  Students  are more competitive and stand out in the college admissions process.  Students broaden their intellectual horizons.  Student have the opportunity earn college credit.  Students can create more flexibility with their college course scheduling and in some cases they could graduate from college early based on the amount of college credit earned in high school.  Student may be able to pick up another major due to the credit they earned in high school.  College athletes may be able to take fewer college courses during their season if they have earned credits in high school.

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