EARLY COLLEGE ACCESS AT MVHS Advanced Placement (AP)
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 Mounds View High School and Irondale High School. Options include: • English Language & Composition • Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism • Precalculus • US Government & Politics • Calculus AB (1 Semester) • Human Geography • Calculus BC • English Literature & Composition • Statistics • English Language & Comp Seminar • US History • World History • French Language & Culture (2 Semesters) • Macroeconomics • Spanish Language & Culture • Biology • Microeconomics • Computer Science Principles • Chemistry • Psychology • Computer Science A • Physics • European History • Art & Design • Physics C: Mechanics
For more information on AP Courses, visit the College Board website: apstudent.collegeboard.org IMPORTANT! Looking Ahead: The MV Advanced Placement webpage includes additional information for students and families.
College in the Schools (CIS)
This program is in conjunction with the University of Minnesota. Seniors who meet requirements may enroll and earn 4 semester credits at the U of M, while meeting Mounds View High School English, Math and Science graduation requirements. Selected other colleges and universities will accept these credits as well. Options include: •
CIS Introduction to Literature • CIS University Writing
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CIS Basic & Applied Statistics CIS Introductory College Physics
Articulated College Credit (ACC)
College credit associated with courses that have an articulation agreement with Mounds View Public Schools makes it possible for students (grade 10-12) 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:
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Accounting Hybrid Accounting Advanced Accounting Hybrid Advanced Accounting Advanced Marketing (DECA) Personal & Business Law Business Applications Business Entrepreneurship Business Management College Financial Accounting Fashion Marketing
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How to Make Almost Anything 2 Intro to Engineering Design 1&2 Auto Technology 1&2 Small Engine & Power Sports Mechanics Interactive Media Introduction to Marketing (DECA) Personal Finance Photoshop for Publishing Sports, Entertainment, & Hospitality Marketing
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Wealth Building Web Page Design Word Processing for College Child Psychology & Development Housing & Interior Design Digital Photography 1 Introduction to Careers (Skills USA) Advanced Careers (Skills USA) College to Careers
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
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 33 examinations. Students interested in CLEP should meet with their dean and visit this website: https://clep.collegeboard.org/exams
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College credit associated with this class
