COLLEGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Advanced Placement Program gives high school students an opportunity to take college-level courses and exams. There are many benefits for students who participate in AP, such as studying interesting and challenging things, discovering new interests, earning credit or advanced placement in college, and getting a head start on their future college career.

Why take AP courses?

1. Challenge yourself

2. Prepare for college level work

3. Earn college credit or placement

4. Stand out in the college admissions process

5. Earn scholarships or awards

6. Finish college earlier
   

The AP Program offers several Scholar Awards to recognize high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through their performance in AP courses and exams.

AP Scholar. Granted to students who receive grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.

AP Scholar with Honor. Granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.

AP Scholar with Distinction. Granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.

National AP Scholar. Granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 4.0 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams.

Our AP Program is among the largest in Florida offering 25 different courses and exams:

Computer Science

• Computer Science A

• Computer Science Principles

Fine Arts

• Studio Art Portfolios (Drawing, 2-D, & 3-D Design)

Foreign Languages

• French Language

• Italian Language

• Spanish Language

• Spanish Literature

Language Arts

• English Language and Composition

• English Literature and Composition

Mathematics

• Calculus AB

• Calculus BC

• Statistics

Science

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Environmental Science

• Physics 1

• Physics C (Mechanics)

• Physics C (Electricity and Magnetism)

Social Studies

• European History

• Human Geography

• Psychology

• U.S. History

• World History

Dual Enrollment is a process by which high school students may earn credit simultaneously in two separate educational institutions. For example, a student may attend senior high school and college at the same time. Dual enrollment may allow students to accelerate the completion of their academic studies.

Group Enrollment

Students are placed in a class based on the agreement between the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the college/university. The class may meet on either the college campus or at the student’s senior high school. The class must be taught by appropriately credentialed college or university personnel.

Credits

Each grouping of three college/ university credits is the equivalent of one semester of high school credit. Some colleges and/or universities limit the number of credits available for senior high school students.

Tuition and Book Fees

Tuition will be waived for all Dual Enrollment students. Miami-Dade County Public Schools, through the Division of Advanced Academic Programs, will provide books for all public school students participating in Dual Enrollment courses. To obtain a book voucher, students must request a voucher form from their home school. Students are responsible for the return of all textbooks issued to them. Students will be held financially responsible for any textbook(s) not returned to their high school.

FIU CORE CURRICULUM COURSES

• Communication– 6 credits

  • Writing and Rhetoric 1 : ENC1101– 3 credits

  • Writing and Rhetoric 2 : ENC1102– 3 credits

• Mathematics: 7 credits

  • College Algebra : MAC1105– 3 credits

    • Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry: MAC1147– 4 credits

• Social Studies: 3 credits

  • American Government : POS2041– 3 credits

FIU ELECTIVES

• Criminal Justice: 6 credits

  • Criminal Justice: CCJ 2020 — 3 credits

  • Criminology: CCJ 2010—3 credits

• Fine Arts: 12 credits

  • Beginning Ceramics : ART2750C— 3 credits

  • Three Dimensional Design : ART1203C –3 credits

  • Beginning Drawing : ART2300C– 3 credits

  • Beginning Painting : ART2500C– 3 credits

• Physical Education: 3 credits

  • Foundation of Fitness : PEM2101– 3 credits

• Social Studies: 3 credits

  • Introduction to Political Theory : POT2002– 3 credits

• Strategies for Success: 3 credits

  • Strategies for Success: SLS1510– 3 credits

• World Languages:

  • Spanish : 6 credits

  • Intermediate Spanish for Native Speakers : SPN2340—3 credits

  • Advanced Spanish for Native Speakers : SPN2341–3 credits

MDC COLLEGE ACCELERATION PATH

• Cavaliers Conquer College (C³)

  • Opportunity for acceleration culminating with a potential AA Degree thru a partnership with MDC –while concurrently completing high–school requirements.

  • Transportation to MDC/Eduardo Padron Campus is provided.