Early College Access at Irondale

This program of college level coursework includes rigorous requirements and more work than the typical college preparatory course and carries a weight factor of 1.25 on the weighted grading scale. In addition, upon completion of the curriculum, students are encouraged to take the national AP exam for the course(s) and may be able to earn college credit depending on their performance on the exam. Colleges then determine whether or not to grant college credit or placement in a more advanced course during freshman year. Courses are taught by trained AP teachers and classes are held at Irondale High School and Mounds View High School. Options include:

English Language & Composition English Literature & Composition Biology Chemistry Physics C: Mechanics Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism US Government & Politics US History Macroeconomics Comparative Government & Politics Human Geography Microeconomics Psychology European History World History Calculus AB Calculus BC Statistics French Spanish Computer Science Principles Computer Science A Art and Design

For more information on AP Courses, visit the College Board website: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org

College credit associated with courses that have an articulation agreement with our school district makes it possible for students (grade 9-12) to earn college credit. ACC courses are offered in the areas of Art, Business & Marketing Education, Family & Consumer Science and Career & Technical Education. For more information on ACC courses, visit the CTE website: http://ctecreditmn.com/. Course options include: Art: Digital Photography 1 Accounting Advanced Accounting Introduction to Marketing Advanced Marketing Sports, Entertainment, & Hospitality Marketing Personal Finance Photoshop for Publishing Web Page Design Child Psychology & Development Career & Technical Education Auto Technology I Auto Technology II Construction & Solar Energy Digital Electronics How to Make Almost Anything I How to Make Almost Anything II Introduction to Engineering Design I Introduction to Engineering Design II

Small Engine & Power Sports Mechanics Welding 101

This program is in conjunction with the University of Minnesota. Seniors who meet requirements may enroll and earn four semester credits at the U of M, while meeting Irondale High School English graduation requirements. Selected other colleges and universities will accept these credits as well. CIS Introduction to Literature CIS University Writing

The College Board’s College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) has been the most widely trusted credit-by-examination program for over 40 years, accepted by 2,900 colleges and universities and administered in more than 1,700 test centers. This rigorous program allows students of a wide range of ages and backgrounds to demonstrate their mastery of college-level material in introductory subjects and earn college credit. Students can earn credit for what they already know by getting qualifying scores on any of the 34 examinations. Students interested in CLEP should meet with their dean and visit this website: https://clep.collegeboard.org/exams Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)

Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows students in grades 10-12 to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school, through enrollment in and successful completion of college-level, nonsectarian courses at eligible participating postsecondary institutions. Most PSEO courses are offered on the campus of the postsecondary institution; some courses are offered online. Each participating college or university sets its own requirements for enrollment into the PSEO courses. Students in grades 11 and 12 may take PSEO courses on a full or part-time basis; 10th graders may take one career/technical PSEO course. If they earn at least a grade C in that class, they may take additional PSEO courses.

There is no charge to PSEO students for tuition, books or fees for items that are required to participate in a course. Students must meet the PSEO residency and eligibility requirements and abide by participation limits specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09. Funds are available to help pay transportation expenses for qualifying students to participate in PSEO courses on college campuses. Schools must provide information to all students in grades 8-11 and their families by March 1, every year. Students must notify their school by May 30, if they want to participate in PSEO for the following school year. For current information about the PSEO program, visit the Minnesota Department of Education’s Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) website.

Through an agreement with Anoka-Ramsey Community College, students take Early College courses at Irondale during the regular school day from credentialed District teachers who have partnered with an Anoka-Ramsey Community College faculty mentor. There are occasional opportunities for students to visit the Anoka-Ramsey Community College campus to participate in Early College campus activities. To earn college credit in concurrent enrollment courses, students must earn at least a C average on the ARCC grading scale and demonstrate proficiency in all essential outcomes. Students will need to meet program and course eligibility to participate.

For more information about the Early College program, visit the Irondale website: https://www.moundsviewschools.org/irondale With the Early College program, post-secondary success is becoming more attainable for all students and the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree is now a reality for many more students than before. Anoka-Ramsey Community College course options include: Hybrid College Art Appreciation College Short Stories College Interpersonal Communication College Algebra College Precalculus Hybrid College Music Appreciation Hybrid College Personal & Community Health College Biology College Chemistry College Environmental Science College Physics College Ethnicity & the Immigrant Experience College American Sign Language 2 College Writing & Critical Reading

Sophomores: Must have completed Seminar coursework with a “C” or higher to enroll in all ARCC college level coursework offered at Irondale. Students who do not complete Seminar coursework can qualify with a 3.0 unweighted GPA. Students who did not move through the Seminar coursework also need to make sure that they have met the individual prerequisites for ARCC courses. Juniors: Must have completed Seminar coursework with a “C” or higher to enroll in all ARCC college level coursework offered at Irondale, except ARCC College Physics. Students who do not complete Seminar coursework can qualify with a 2.6 unweighted GPA. Students who do not move through the Seminar coursework also need to make sure that they have met the individual prerequisites for ARCC courses. Seniors: Must have completed Seminar coursework with a “C” or higher to enroll in all ARCC college level coursework offered at Irondale, except ARCC College Physics. To enroll in ARCC College Physics, students must complete a college level Math course with a “C” or higher, or be enrolled in a college level Math course in the same year that they enroll in ARCC College Physics. Students who do not complete Seminar coursework can qualify with a 2.6 unweighted GPA. Students who do not move through the Seminar coursework also need to make sure that they have met the individual prerequisites for ARCC courses.

*Due to our ARCC agreement, students may need a qualifying score on an ACT, MCA, or Accuplacer placement test.

Michael Werner Post-Secondary Services 651.621.6834

michael.werner@moundsviewschools.org

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