Advanced Standing/Dual Credit/Advanced Placement

Advanced Standing (AS) Courses

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High school students are eligible to receive technical college credit when a course is taught by a certified Madison College trained teacher and if the students successfully complete a course wherein the high school and technical college have aligned curriculum competencies and developed an “Articulation Agreement.” Students are asked to consult with course instructors to ensure that all requirements are met for fulfilling the articulated agreement. Upon enrollment in a technical college the student is awarded credit(s) for course(s) taken in high school. All Wisconsin technical colleges will accept advanced standing from another technical college if the course is comparable to competencies and credits awarded at the second technical college.

Following are Sun Prairie High School courses articulated with Madison College:

Compacted Automotive Technology 3 and 4

Dual Credit

A course that is noted as offering “dual credit” means that when a student at Sun Prairie High Schools successfully completes that course, they will receive credit simultaneously from the high school and a technical college. A certified Sun Prairie instructor teaches the course. Upon successful completion of the course, grades are posted to the high school and college and tabulated in the student’s high school and college GPA. When a student earns dual credit, they can save hundreds of dollars and a great deal of time. The below listed courses are designed to offer dual-credit options. Dual-credit option opportunities, though, may change from year to year as the contracts between Sun Prairie High Schools and colleges are on a yearly basis. These courses provide a wonderful opportunity for our students. Accounting I Horticulture and Landscape Design Certified Nursing Assistant* Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) – Project Lead The Way Computer Applications: Data Computer Applications: Processing Cyber-Security (PLTW) - Project Lead The Way Digital Electronics (DE) – Project Lead The Way Entrepreneurship and Management Biological Engineering and Environmental Sustainability (ES) – Project Lead The Way Exploring Hospitality and Tourism Fashion Analysis Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) – Project Lead The Way IT Essentials Manufacturing Metal Fabrication I & II Marketing Education I Marketing Management: Hospitality and Tourism Medical Occupations I Medical Terminology Principles of Engineering (POE) – Project Lead The Way Veterinary Science *This course is different from a Dual Credit course in that it is taught by a Madison College instructor at a Sun Prairie high school campus. Students will receive both SPASD and Madison College credits, but do not have to pay for the Madison College credits.

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

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The Advanced Placement Program (AP) gives students an opportunity to take college-level courses and exams while they are still in high school. Through this, students may earn credit, advanced placement, or both for college. There are many benefits for students who participate in AP --- studying interesting and challenging things, discovering new interests, and getting a head start on their future!

Why is AP so valuable?

Find out what you can really do … Challenge yourself and see what you are capable of achieving. Prove you can master collegelevel material, and discover the satisfaction of reaching your goals and knowing you have been successful.

Prepare for college work … AP courses and exams represent the beginning of your journey through college-level academic challenges. Once you’re used to being challenged, you’re more likely to continue with advanced studies, AP is not just a test; it’s an experience. AP courses motivate you to work hard, and you can improve the quality of all your courses based on the skills you gain in one AP course. The work you do in an AP course will help you develop skills and study habits that will be vital in college. You’ll learn how to analyze problems effectively, improve your writing skills, and prepare for exams. Students who take AP courses and exams are more knowledgeable about the demands of college work, and they understand what is needed to succeed at the college level.

Improve your chances of getting into a competitive college … Colleges and universities recognize that applicants with AP experience are much better prepared for the demands of college courses. Admissions officers are well aware of the difficulty of AP courses and exams, and sending them your AP Exam grades can only be a positive step toward potential admission into competitive colleges.

Get good value for your money … The cost of an AP Exam in the 2022-2023 school year is $97.00, but the average cost of 3 credits at a University is $1500.00.

Have more time for yourself at college … Gaining credit or advanced standing in college can give you time for other interests that you might not have otherwise been able to pursue --- time abroad, extra classes, independent studies. This is the fun stuff that most college students just don’t have the time or money to do.

Get a head start … Every year, hundreds of students achieve sophomore standing by earning qualifying AP grades. More than 1,400 institutions in the United States alone grant a full year’s credit to students who present satisfactory grades on enough AP exams. Write to the colleges you are interested in attending to get the most up to date information about their AP policies.

Increase your options … Earning AP credit has allowed thousands of students to take a double major in college, move into upperlevel courses in their field of interest, or complete their undergraduate and graduate degrees in four years.

Improve your self-esteem … By succeeding in an AP course and exam, you will know in advance that you have the ability to succeed in college. Students who have this confidence are less likely to go for the easy options in college, and are more likely to specialize in majors with tougher grading standards. They are also more likely to take a greater course load and complete a greater number of higher-level courses.

The payoff … When you ask yourself, “Is it worth it?” consider the potential payoff. The AP experience is rich and rewarding. You work hard but you get back much in return. Most colleges view any AP experience as a plus, and AP gives you tools that serve you well throughout your college career.

Sun Prairie High Schools offer the following Advanced Placement courses dependent on enrollment:

(See respective departments for course descriptions.)

AP Art History AP Drawing AP 2-D Art and Design AP 3-D Art and Design AP Biology AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) AP Computer Science A (CSA) AP English Language & Composition AP English Literature & Composition AP Environmental Science AP European History AP French Language & Culture AP German Language & Culture AP Human Geography AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics AP Music Theory AP Physics C: Mechanics AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 AP Psychology AP Research AP Seminar AP Spanish Language & Culture AP Statistics AP U.S. Government & Politics AP U.S. History AP World History: Modern

To learn more about these Advanced Placement courses, you may visit: https://advancesinap.collegeboard.org/.

Advanced Placement testing is offered to all students whether or not they are enrolled in a course designated as Advanced Placement. Information from the AP teacher assists students with preparing for the national Advanced Placement tests given yearly in May. The tests are optional and are for those students who wish to earn college credits. Students will register for AP Exam testing in the Fall of 2023. The current 2022-2023 cost for an AP exam is $97.00, per test. Wisconsin Statutes 120.12(22) requires the Sun Prairie Area School District to pay the exam fee for students who qualify for free and/or reduced priced lunches. Other students not qualifying for free or reduced lunches must pay their own exam fees.

For more information reach out to your High School EMLSS Site Coordinator: Sun Prairie East High School at (608) 834-6706 Sun Prairie West High School at (608) 478-1788