This document provides an overview and introduction to the various collegiate credit options available to students at Sarasota Military Academy (SMA), including Dual Enrollment (DE), Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB). It introduces the presenters for the parent information night and provides details on requirements, course offerings, exams, and benefits of each program. DE allows students to take college courses on the SMA or local college campus, while AP and IB offer rigorous high school courses that can earn college credit based on exam scores. The document aims to help parents navigate these options for earning collegiate credits while in high school.

1. WELCOME TO SMA PARENT NIGHT
"IB and DE and AP, oh my!"
Navigating the Collegiate Credit Options at SMA

2. Welcome from
Head of Schools
Christina Bowman

3. INTRODUCTIONS
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General Frank Laudano – CFO
Victoria Finley – Advancement Director
LTC Robin Livingston – Assistant Head of Schools
LTC Caitlin West – Assistant Head of Schools
Vera McClaugherty – Dept. Chair World Languages

4. INTRODUCTIONS
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Dan Goodman – science instructor
Dr. Frank Brown – music instructor
Kathleen Cianci – history instructor
MSG John Browning – JROTC instructor
Gail Balkwill – Intensive Reading Instructor
Terry Fugate – English Instructor
Abby Williams – math instructor

5. INTRODUCTIONS
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Jane Laudano – science instructor
Susanna Austin – media specialist
Joeline Wells – English instructor
Sharon Mitchell – English Instructor
Erin Bogie – English Instructor
Hellen Harvey – DE and IB instructor

6. INTRODUCTIONS
PRESENTERS FOR TONIGHT
• Krissy Daughtry – counselor
• Penny Schroeder – Dept. Chair Math
• Trina Waldham – Director of counseling
• Marsha Horan – counselor
• Pam Donehew – Director Instruction/IB

7. Dual Enrollment (DE)
• Good for students planning to stay in-state for college. For students
considering out-of-state college, State College of Florida credits may
not transfer.
• While graduating high school with an AA is possible, it is incredibly
difficult. In addition, parents may need to pay out-of-pocket for 3-4
courses (9-12 credit hours), which is about $108/credit hour.
• Must be a junior or senior to dual enroll
• All dual enrollment grades transfer to college and high school
transcripts. Dual enrollment grades affect college and high school GPA.
• Each dual enrollment course taken transfers to high school.
ENC1101 = English 3 (satisfies graduation requirement for English)
ENC1102= English 4 (satisfies graduation requirement for English)

8. Dual Enrollment (DE)
• Juniors may dual enroll for 1 or 2 classes. Seniors
are eligible for early admission—only college, no
high school courses. The possibilities are as follows
Juniors
Seniors
2 SMA classes
same as
juniors
2 SCF (dual enrollment) classes
-OR-ORfull SCF
schedule, no SMA classes
3 SMA classes
1 SCF (dual enrollment) class

9. Dual Enrollment (DE)
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Must meet PERT, ACT, or SAT required scores
PERT may be taken once per term; no more than twice to achieve required scores
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PERT required scores:
Reading- 106
Writing- 103
Math (DE at SMA)- 114
Math (DE at SCF)- 123
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ACT required scores:
Reading- 19
Writing- 17
Math (DE at SMA)- 19
Math (DE at SCF)- 20
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SAT required scores:
Reading- 440
Writing- 440
Math (DE at SMA)- 460
Math (DE at SCF)- 510

10. Dual Enrollment (DE)
• All course work must receive final grades of C or
better. Any final grade below 70 will result in
permanent suspension of all dual enrollment
coursework.
• There is NO transportation to/from SCF campus. All
dual enrollment student are responsible for their
own transportation.
• It is the student’s responsibility to clarify questions
regarding college credits, course descriptions, prerequisites of courses being taken, course
transferability, and degree requirements

11. Dual Enrollment (DE)
• Students must have a 3.3 unweighted GPA in
order to qualify for Dual Enrollment. Juniors
that are currently dual enrollment students in
good standing are required to maintain a 3.0
GPA. If a student earns a D or F in a DE class, the
student is no longer eligible for DE coursework.

12. Dual Enrollment/Advanced Placement
• Hand-out – Penny Schroeder

13. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
What is an AP course?
– AP stands for “Advanced Placement”
– Taught on high-school campus by high-school
teachers
– English, Humanities, and Science courses require
extensive reading and writing
– Students must have earned a 3 or higher on the
previous year’s FCAT (Level 4 or 5 is
recommended)

14. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
• What is the difference between Honors and
AP?
– High-school curriculum vs. College curriculum
– AP Exam

15. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
• When and where are AP courses offered?
– On the SMA campus in both Fall and Spring
– Through Florida Virtual School (not
recommended)

16. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
• How can I earn college credit through an AP course?
– Score 3 or better on the AP exam in May
– Some schools award additional credit for scores of 4, 5, or
6
– Many out-of-state and private schools accept AP credit
– Many state universities in Florida accept AP credit
– Contact the school to verify credits awarded
• Every school is different
• Specialized programs (medicine, law) may or may not accept AP
credit
• Ivy League schools may or may not accept AP credit

17. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
• Benefits of AP
– Exposure to rigorous curriculum in preparation for
college
– Strengthen your applications to college (regardless
of whether the credits are accepted)
– Opportunity to try a college course without the
final grade automatically affecting your college
transcript
– Stay on the SMA campus all day

18. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
• Cons of AP
– College credit is dependent on your performance
on a single test
– Course offerings are more limited than Dual
Enrollment

19. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)
• IB – is a program
– 1.5 million students world wide
– 3,700 schools
– 147 countries
• Founded 1968-Geneva, Switzerland
• IBDP – 2 year program
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Curriculum
pedagogy
Assessment
Professional development

20. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)
• High quality education
• International-mindedness
• Learner Profile
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Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open minded
Caring
Risk Takers
Balanced
Reflective
• Positive attitude toward learning
• Accessible

21. University or college
University of Florida
Florida State University
Brown University
Stanford University
Columbia University
University of California - Berkeley
Harvard University
New York University
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
University of Miami
IB students
Total
IB students vs
acceptance
population
total
rate
acceptance rate population
82%
42%
+40%
92%
60%
+32%
18%
9%
+9%
15%
7%
+8%
13%
9%
+4%
58%
26%
+32%
10%
7%
+3%
57%
30%
+27%
71%
51%
+20%
72%
30%
+42%
Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight
Strictly copyright © IGI Services 2011
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22. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)
• Internationally recognized advanced level of
academic preparation
• 3-8 semester hours per course—up to 12 for
Foreign Language with a score of 4-7

23. IB students graduate from college at higher rates
The 2011 study of IB students’
experiences after high school found that
IB students graduated from college at
higher rates, with 81% of IB students
graduating within 6 years of enrolling
full-time at a 4-year institution,
compared to the national average of
57%.
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24. DE
AP
IB
Credit earned is part of
permanent college transcript
Only eligibly for college
credit if pass AP exam
Only eligible for credit if final
evaluation is 4-7 based on
several components
Must be enrolled in college
course to receive credit
Any student may take an AP
exam – no prerequisite –
must score 4 or 5
Only IB students enrolled in
IB program may receive
credit
Teachers work independently Teachers work independently Work as a team & conduct
Must be approved by college Public school teacher
curriculum across disciplines
Masters’ +18 credits in subj. requirement – no mandatory Mandatory training by IB
training from College Board
Grade based on teacher
providing instruction
Classroom grade based on
teacher evaluation
Exams developed & scored
internationally and are part
of grade
Classes last one semester –
16 weeks
Classes move very quickly
covering a broad spectrum –
survey course like college
Move at a slow pace, most
over 2 years, research,
analysis, inquiry, reflection
Significant amount of
reading & critical thinking
Significant amount of
reading & critical thinking
Significant amount of writing
that develops over 2 years in
addition to reading & critical
thinking

25. MORE COLLEGE CONSIDERATIONS
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College Visits
Recommendation Letter
SAT/ACT Testing
Military Academies
Financial Aid
NCAA

26. DE AND AP AND IB—IS NOT ALL
• Traditional Route
• SCTI
• Honors Classes

27. DE and AP and IB
• Colleges recognize exceptional student
preparation
• Prevent freshmen from taking classes
mastered in high school
• Develop high order thinking skills and problem
solving

28. CONTACT INFORMATION
• SMA WEB SITE
– www.sarasotamilitaryacademy.com
– All emails are linked from web site
–926-1700

29. THANK YOU
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Thank you to:
Mike Finley sound system – SMA drum-line
Administrators
Staff/Faculty
Parents & Students
– Current
– Future