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Course Levels and College Partnership Programs

COURSE LEVEL CURRICULA AND COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) 

AP courses are designed to meet the objectives of rigorous first-year courses at the college level as prescribed by the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Program. AP courses provide students with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both. Each AP course concludes with a college-level test, which is an essential part of the AP experience, enabling students to demonstrate their mastery of college-level coursework.

More than 90 percent of 4-year colleges grant credit and placement on the basis of successful AP exam scores. AP courses are offered in the following subject areas to prepare students for taking the AP examination: Art, English, Math, Music, Social Studies, World Languages, and the Sciences. The examinations are given in May.

Students who wish to receive the weighted credit of .07 for rank and grade point average (GPA) in those subjects are required to take the AP examination. To earn college credit, a student must receive a passing score of 3 or higher on the AP exam. There are additional course requirements for AP classes, particularly during the summer. Students are expected to consult their AP teachers for those requirements. For more information, visit www.collegeboard.org.

HONORS COURSES (H)

Honors courses explore the subject matter in depth and in a comprehensive and accelerated approach. Courses are available in the following academic subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. These courses are intended for students who have demonstrated motivation, interest, and achievement in previous courses taken in this content area. Students are required to meet specific criteria for all honors courses. Successful completion of an honors course adds .05 weighted credit to a student’s rank and GPA. For further information, contact the school counselor.

COLLEGE CREDIT

Students may take college-level courses offered by the University of Connecticut, University of Bridgeport, University of New Haven, and CT State Norwalk which provide dual enrollment credit (high school and college), and enable students to save money on college tuition. Many of these courses are taught by AITE teachers on our campus.

CT State Norwalk/AITE College Credit Partnership

Any AITE junior or senior with a “B” average may be eligible to take a CT State Norwalk course in any field during the fall or spring semesters through the High School Partnership (HSP) program. Students must be recommended by their school counselor in the preceding semester to determine eligibility. Students who are eligible for HSP pay no CT State Norwalk tuition. Interested students should contact their school counselor.

University of Connecticut’s Early College Experience (UCONN ECE)

The UCONN ECE program provides academically motivated students with the opportunity to take university courses while in high school. Students may earn college credit for each UCONN ECE course taken. Successful completion of a UCONN ECE course adds .07 weighted credit to a student’s rank and GPA. These challenging courses allow students to preview college work, build confidence in their readiness for college, and earn college credits that provide both an academic and a financial head-start on a college degree and other post-secondary opportunities. College credit is earned for a fraction of the cost it would be if the course were taken on a UCONN campus.

UCONN ECE courses are taught by high school teachers who become certified as adjunct professors by the University. UCONN ECE faculty foster independent learning, creativity, and critical thinking – all important for success in college and careers. UCONN ECE courses are offered in English, Math, Social Studies, World Language, and Science. To support rigorous learning, University of Connecticut databases are available to all UCONN ECE students.

UCONN credits are transferable to many colleges and universities. Students are charged a program fee of $50 per credit plus a resource fee of $20. Thus, a 2-credit course will cost $100, and a 3-credit course will cost $150. For additional information, visit www.ece.uconn.edu.