Hillcrest AP & Dual Credit Offerings 2021-22
FACS
Specialty Cuisine (Schreiner)- MSU, 3 hours, grades 11-12
Human Development (Dameron)- MSU, 3 hours, grades 10-12
Teaching as a Profession II (Turner)- MSU, 3 hours, grade 12 (must complete TAP I to get the credit)
Math
AP Calculus (Pluth)- Drury, 4 hours, grades 10-12 (Prereq of Trig or Precalc)
College Algebra (Pluth)- Drury, 3 hours, grades 10-12 (Prereq of Algebra 2 with a C or higher)
Trigonometry(Pluth)- Drury, 4 hours, fall course, grades 10-12 (Prereq of Algebra 2 with a C or higher)
Precalculus (Pluth)- Drury- 4 hours, spring course, grades 10-12 (Prereq of Algebra 2 with a C or higher)
College Statistics (Pluth)- Drury, 3 hours, grades 10-12 (Prereq of algebra 2 with a C or higher)
AP Computer Science Principles (AP exam only)- Gewinner, 3 hours (dependent on institution), grades 10-12 (third year pathway course)
Foreign Language
Spanish III, IV, or V (Gumucio)- Drury, 3 hours for either Spanish III, IV, or IV, 9-12 grades
English Language Arts
Broadcast Journalism II (Davis)- Drury, 1 hour, repeatable up to 4 hours, grades 11-12
AP English Literature (Kirk)- Drury, 3 hours,11-12 grades
Grammar & Composition I (Kirk)- Drury, 3 hours, 11-12 grades
Grammar & Composition II (Kirk)- Drury, 3 hours, 11-12 grades (called Adv Comp in master schedule)
Social Studies
AP US History - OTC, 6 hours, grades 9-12
AP World History (Barnes, Shomaker)- OTC, 6 hours, grades 9-12
AP US Government I and II (Barnes)- OTC, 3 hours, grades 10-12
AP Psychology (George)- OTC, 3 hours, grades 10-12
Science
AP Biology (Bryant)- Drury, 4 hours, grades 10-12 (usually 11-12 and recommendation is Chemistry Honors first. Possible for a Reed Academy student to do as 10th grader)
Earth Science Honors (Blauvelt)- MSU, 4 hours, grades 10-12
Business
Business Communication (Coleman)- MSU, 3 hours, grade 11 (Junior pathway course)
Business Management (Coleman)- MSU, 3 hours, grade 12 (senior pathway course)
Computer Applications (McGuire)- MSU, 3 hours, grades 9-12
Personal Finance (McGuire, Coleman)- MSU, 3 hours, grades 10-12
Engineering Pathway
PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design (Bedinghaus) grades 9-12 + PLTW Principles of Engineering (Gerhardt) grades 10-12- Missouri S&T, 3 hours
GO CAPS 21-22
All GO CAPS classes are dual credit through Missouri State.
GO CAPS is a program for juniors and seniors that they apply for and must be accepted to. Students will spend a ½ day at Hillcrest taking classes and a ½ day outside of our building exploring real-world, career-oriented experiences. There are Five Industry Strands and students actively explore career opportunities to help find their passion and build career readingness in the future. Students will be able to connect with and work alongside business partners who will help you gain exposure to industry leaders in high demand career fields.
Offered to all strands: MGT 286 Business Communication (3 hours)
Other HHS dual credit courses NOT offered 2021-22:
Freshman AP/Dual Credit Class Offerings
Social Studies
AP US History (? )- OTC, 6 hours, grades 9-12
AP World History (Barnes, Shomaker)- OTC, 6 hours, grades 9-12
Foreign Language
Spanish III, IV, or IV (Gumucio)- Drury, 3 hours for either Spanish III, IV, or IV, 9-12 grades
Engineering Pathway
LTW Introduction to Engineering Design (Bedinghaus) grades 9-12 + PLTW Principles of Engineering (Gerhardt) grades 10-12- MSU, 3 hours
Business
Computer Applications (McGuire)- MSU, 3 hours, grades 9-12
Sophomore AP/Dual Credit Class Offerings
FACS
Human Development (Dameron)- MSU, 3 hours, grades 10-12
Foreign Language
Spanish III, IV, or V (Gumucio)- Drury, 3 hours for either Spanish III, IV, or IV, 9-12 grades
Math
AP Calculus (Pluth)- Drury, 4 hours, grades 10-12 (Prereq of Trig or Precalc)
College Algebra (Pluth)- Drury, 3 hours, grades 10-12 (Prereq of Algebra 2 with a C or higher)
Trigonometry(Pluth)- Drury, 4 hours, fall course, grades 10-12 (Prereq of Algebra 2 with a C or higher)
Precalculus (Pluth)- Drury- 4 hours, spring course, grades 10-12 (Prereq of Algebra 2 with a C or higher)
College Statistics (Pluth)- Drury, 3 hours, grades 10-12 (Prereq of algebra 2 with a C or higher)
AP Computer Science Principles (AP exam only)- Gewinner, 3 hours (dependent on institution), grades 10-12 (third year pathway course)
Social Studies
AP US History (?)- OTC, 6 hours, grades 9-12
AP World History (Barnes, Shomaker)- OTC, 6 hours, grades 9-12
AP US Government I and II (Barnes)- OTC, 3 hours, grades 10-12
AP Psychology (George)- OTC, 3 hours, grades 10-12
Science
AP Biology (Bryant)- Drury, 4 hours, grades 10-12 (usually 11-12 and recommendation is Chemistry Honors first. Possible for a Reed Academy student to do as 10th grader)
Earth Science Honors (Blauvelt)- MSU, 4 hours, grades 10-12
Business
Accounting I (Coleman)- MSU, 1 hour, grades 10-12
Intro to Business (Coleman)- MSU, 3 hours grade 10
Computer Applications (McGuire)- MSU, 3 hours, grades 9-12
Personal Finance (McGuire, Coleman)- MSU, 3 hours, grades 10-12
Engineering Pathway
LTW Introduction to Engineering Design (Bedinghaus) grades 9-12 + PLTW Principles of Engineering (Gerhardt) grades 10-12- MSU, 3 hours
Junior AP/Dual Credit Class Offerings
FACS
Specialty Cuisine (Schreiner)- MSU, 3 hours, grades 11-12
Human Development (Dameron)- MSU, 3 hours, grades 10-12
Foreign Language
Spanish III, IV, or V (Gumucio)- Drury, 3 hours for either Spanish III, IV, or IV, 9-12 grades
Math
AP Calculus (Pluth)- Drury, 4 hours, grades 10-12 (Prereq of Trig or Precalc)
College Algebra (Pluth)- Drury, 3 hours, grades 10-12 (Prereq of Algebra 2 with a C or higher)
Trigonometry(Pluth)- Drury, 4 hours, fall course, grades 10-12 (Prereq of Algebra 2 with a C or higher)
Precalculus (Pluth)- Drury- 4 hours, spring course, grades 10-12 (Prereq of Algebra 2 with a C or higher)
College Statistics (Pluth)- Drury, 3 hours, grades 10-12 (Prereq of algebra 2 with a C or higher)
AP Computer Science Principles (AP exam only)- Gewinner, 3 hours (dependent on institution), grades 10-12 (third year pathway course)
English Language Arts
Broadcast Journalism II (Davis)- Drury, 1 hour, repeatable up to 4 hours, grades 11-12
AP English Literature (Kirk)- Drury, 3 hours,11-12 grades
Grammar & Composition I (Kirk)- Drury, 3 hours, 11-12 grades
Grammar & Composition II (Kirk)- Drury, 3 hours, 11-12 grades (called Adv Comp in master schedule)
Social Studies
AP US History (?)- OTC, 6 hours, grades 9-12
AP World History (Barnes, Shomaker)- OTC, 6 hours, grades 9-12
AP US Government I and II (Barnes)- OTC, 3 hours, grades 10-12
AP Psychology (George)- OTC, 3 hours, grades 10-12
Science
AP Biology (Bryant)- Drury, 4 hours, grades 10-12 (usually 11-12 and recommendation is Chemistry Honors first. Possible for a Reed Academy student to do as 10th grader)
Earth Science Honors (Blauvelt)- MSU, 4 hours, grades 10-12
Business
Accounting I (Coleman)- MSU, 1 hour, grades 10-12
Business Communication (Coleman)- MSU, 3 hours, grade 11
Computer Applications (McGuire)- MSU, 3 hours, grades 9-12
Personal Finance (McGuire, Coleman)- MSU, 3 hours, grades 10-12
Engineering Pathway
LTW Introduction to Engineering Design (Bedinghaus) grades 9-12 + PLTW Principles of Engineering (Gerhardt) grades 10-12- MSU, 3 hours
GOCAPS courses
Senior AP/Dual Credit Class Offerings
FACS
Specialty Cuisine (Schreiner)- MSU, 3 hours, grades 11-12
Human Development (Dameron)- MSU, 3 hours, grades 10-12
Teaching as a Profession II (Turner)- MSU, 3 hours, grade 12 (must complete TAP I to get the credit)
Foreign Language
Spanish III, IV, or V (Gumucio)- Drury, 3 hours for either Spanish III, IV, or IV, 9-12 grades
Math
AP Calculus (Pluth)- Drury, 4 hours, grades 10-12 (Prereq of Trig or Precalc)
College Algebra (Pluth)- Drury, 3 hours, grades 10-12 (Prereq of Algebra 2 with a C or higher)
Trigonometry(Pluth)- Drury, 4 hours, fall course, grades 10-12 (Prereq of Algebra 2 with a C or higher)
Precalculus (Pluth)- Drury- 4 hours, spring course, grades 10-12 (Prereq of Algebra 2 with a C or higher)
College Statistics (Pluth)- Drury, 3 hours, grades 10-12 (Prereq of algebra 2 with a C or higher)
AP Computer Science Principles (AP exam only)- Gewinner, 3 hours (dependent on institution), grades 10-12 (third year pathway course)
English Language Arts
Broadcast Journalism II (Davis)- Drury, 1 hour, repeatable up to 4 hours, grades 11-12
AP English Literature (Kirk)- Drury, 3 hours,11-12 grades
Grammar & Composition I (Kirk)- Drury, 3 hours, 11-12 grades
Grammar & Composition II (Kirk)- Drury, 3 hours, 11-12 grades (called Adv Comp in master schedule)
Social Studies
AP US History (?)- OTC, 6 hours, grades 9-12
AP World History (Barnes, Shomaker)- OTC, 6 hours, grades 9-12
AP US Government I and II (Barnes)- OTC, 3 hours, grades 10-12
AP Psychology (George)- OTC, 3 hours, grades 10-12
Science
AP Biology (Bryant)- Drury, 4 hours, grades 10-12 (usually 11-12 and recommendation is Chemistry Honors first. Possible for a Reed Academy student to do as 10th grader)
Earth Science Honors (Blauvelt)- MSU, 4 hours, grades 10-12
Business
Accounting I (Coleman)- MSU, 1 hour, grades 10-12
Business Management (Coleman)- MSU/OTC/?, ? hours, grade 12 (senior pathway course)
Computer Applications (McGuire)- MSU, 3 hours, grades 9-12
Personal Finance (McGuire, Coleman)- MSU, 3 hours, grades 10-12
Engineering Pathway
LTW Introduction to Engineering Design (Bedinghaus) grades 9-12 + PLTW Principles of Engineering (Gerhardt) grades 10-12- MSU, 3 hours
GOCAPS courses
What is AP vs. What is Dual Credit?
AP stands for Advanced Placement. Advanced Placement are courses offered nation-wide in high schools that give college-level curriculum and exams to high school students. Students will earn (weighted) high school credit at Hillcrest while taking the course. They then have the option to take the AP Exam at the end of the school year. If they score a 4 or 5, they will have earned college credit. A score of a 3 might or might not transfer and is dependent on the higher education institution they attend. A score of 1 or 2 will not earn credit. The AP exam cost was $95 in 2021, but is free to take for free and reduced lunch students.
Dual credit is where students earn high school credit and college credit simultaneously. The advantage of dual credit of AP exams is that it is guaranteed. What grade the student at high school will be the grade on their college transcript.
Why are taking these classes important?
Both of these are designed to expand access to higher education for students, as well as give students the skills needed to be college and career ready such as communication, literacy, critical thinking, work ethic habits, and teamwork. They also allow students to explore their creativity and be challenged at their level.
I’m Worried About Cost
Hornet Fund Applications:
This is only for Hillcrest students who can demonstrate financial hardship. Hillcrest can support a limited number of Hornet Fund applicants each year, and for one dual credit course only for selected applicants. Please see Ms. Toynton in the counseling center for an application form.
MSU Free/Reduced Lunch Scholarship:
Students applying for dual credit through MSU, who are on free/reduced lunch, can qualify for this program where you receive up to 6 hours of dual credit per semester at no charge. Parents/guardians, when providing consent, will be given the opportunity to disclose if their student qualifies for free/reduced lunches and give permission to MSU to verify this information with Hillcrest. Find out more at:
https://dualcredit.missouristate.edu/free-and-reduced-lunch-scholarship.htm
Missouri State Advantage Scholarship (for those that attend MSU after Hillcrest):
The requirements of this $1,000 scholarship includes:
Sample Pathway to Dual Credit for AP Math Courses
NOTES:
Which should I take?
Are you … | Then take … |
Not sure of your college major? | College Algebra and College Statistics No matter what your major, you will be covered |
thinking of a STEM /pre-med / pre-law major? | AP Calculus track – it will make you competitive for these schools when you apply |
Business or Social Science major? | College Algebra – precalculus – statistics These will all be needed in those areas |
Vocational or Trade school | College Algebra – many of these schools have a math requirement that this will fulfill |
Most college students say that math is their hardest subject in college – particularly those students who are not STEM majors. Taking college algebra and statistics while in high school can give you an edge going into college – it may be the only math you’ll need!
How to Sign Up for AP Exams
If you want to take the AP exam for courses coded “AP,” please notify your teacher and Ms. Cowan, assistant principal at HHS. You will need to sign up for a college board account.
AP Exam Only Courses Sign Up:
Hillcrest Class Name | When Do I Sign Up | Cost |
AP Computer Science Principles | November (date TBD) with Ms. Cowan, assistant principal | $95, or Free for free/reduced lunch students |
How to Sign Up for Dual Credit at OTC
https://academics.otc.edu/dualcredit/dual-credit-admission-process/
OTC Cost: $55 per credit hour starting Fall 2022, or $165 for a 3 credit hour course. An invoice is sent after enrollment.
How Do I Enroll at OTC (these steps must be completed prior to the registration deadline)
OTC Dual Credit Questions:
Hillcrest Class Name | OTC Course Code, Number, Name | When Do I Enroll | Cost |
AP US History (fall semester) | HST-120 U.S. History I: to 1865 | Fall (deadline: Sept. 14, 2021) | $155 |
AP US History (spring semester) | HST-130 U.S. History II: 1865-Present | Spring (deadline: TBD February 2023) | $155 |
AP World History (fall semester) | HST-105 World History I | Fall (deadline: Sept. 14, 2021) | $155 |
AP World History (spring semester) | HST-106 World History II | Spring (deadline: TBD February 2023) | $155 |
AP US Government (year long course) | PLS-101 American Government and Politics | Spring (deadline: TBD February 2023) | $155 |
AP Psychology (year long course) | PSY-110 Introduction to Psychology | Spring (deadline: TBD February 2023) | $155 |
How to Request OTC Transcripts:
https://students.otc.edu/registrar/transcript-requests/ - Must be done by the student themselves only (no parents or OTC employees can do this). Go to otc.edu and search for “transcripts” to begin this process.
How to Sign Up for Dual Credit at Drury
https://www.drury.edu/go/dual-credit-program
Drury Cost: $70 per credit hour, or $210 per 3 credit hour course
How Do I Enroll at Drury (these steps must be completed prior to the registration deadline)
If your student is a new Drury student: Fill out the application.
If your student is an existing Drury student due to prior dual credit: Login with your student’s Drury username and password to login to My Drury
Next Steps for Everyone:
Drury Dual Credit Questions:
Hillcrest Class Name | Drury Course Code, Number, Name | When Do I Enroll | Cost |
AP Calculus | MATH 0231 Calculus I | January 4 opens (deadline: March 4, 2022) | $280 |
College Algebra | MATH 0109 College Algebra | January 4 opens (deadline: March 4, 2022) | $210 |
Trigonometry (fall semester) | MATH 0110 Trigonometry | August 23 opens (deadline Oct. 8, 2021) | $280 |
Precalculus (spring semester) | MATH 0211 PreCalculus | January 4 opens (deadline: March 4, 2022) | $280 |
College Statistics | MATH 0227 Introduction to Statistics | January 4 opens (deadline: March 4, 2022) | $210 |
Spanish III, IV, V (year long course) | SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I | January 4 opens (deadline: March 4, 2022) | $210 |
AP English Literature (year long course) | ENGL 200 Literature Matters | January 4 opens (deadline: March 4, 2022) | $210 |
Grammar & Composition I (fall semester) | ENGL 150 Composition | August 23 opens (deadline Oct. 8, 2021) | $210 |
Grammar & Composition II (spring semester) | ENGL 207 Expository Writing: Art of the Essay | January 4 opens (deadline: March 4, 2022) | $210 |
AP Biology | BIOL 0102 General Biology | January 4 opens (deadline: March 4, 2022) | $280 |
Broadcast II | COMM 181 Journalism Activities | January 4 opens (deadline: March 4, 2022) | $70 per hour |
How to Sign Up for Dual Credit at MSU
https://dualcredit.missouristate.edu/
MSU Cost: $70 per credit hour or $210 per course. Due at time of enrollment. Students can make payments if necessary; MSU charges 1% finance fee each month on any unpaid balance. Also, please don’t forget about the MSU Free and Reduced Lunch Scholarship where FRL students can get up to 6 credit hours of MSU dual credit free each semester: https://dualcredit.missouristate.edu/free-and-reduced-lunch-scholarship.htm
How Do I Enroll at MSU (these steps must be completed prior to the registration deadline)
If your student is a new MSU student, you must create an account first.
If your student is an existing MSU student due to prior dual credit:
Next Steps for Everyone:
MSU Dual Credit Questions:
Hillcrest Class Name | MSU Course Code, Number, Name | When Do I Enroll | Cost |
Specialty Cuisine | HSP 321 Principles of Food Preparation | August or January (depending on semester you have the course, spring deadline is Feb. 4) | $210 |
Human Development | CFD 155 Principles of Human Development | August 16 opens (Deadline: Sept. 17) | $210 |
Earth Science Honors | GLG 110 Principles of Geology | August 16 opens (Deadline: Sept. 17) | $280 |
Personal Finance | FIN 150 Personal Finance | August or January (depending on semester you have the course, spring deadline is Feb. 4) | $210 |
Accounting I | ACC 109 The Accounting Cycle | August 16 opens (Deadline: Sept. 17) | $70 |
Business Communication | MGT 286 Business Communication | August 16 opens (Deadline: Sept. 17) | $210 |
Intro to Business | BUS 135 Introduction to Business | August 16 opens (Deadline: Sept. 17) | $210 |
Computer Applications | ITC 200 Critical and Creative Thinking Using Information Technology | August 16 opens (Deadline: Sept. 17) | $210 |
Teaching as a Profession II (must complete TAP I to get the credit) | SEC 302 Introduction to Secondary Education (Middle or High School) ECE 304 Introduction to Early Childhood (Early Childhood) ELE 302 Introduction to Elementary Education (Elementary) | August 16 opens (Deadline: Sept. 17) | $210 |
How to Sign Up at Missouri S&T
https://pltw.mst.edu/undergraduate-credit/
Hillcrest Class Name | Missouri S&T Course Code, Number, Name | When Do I Enroll | Cost |
*PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design (taken first) -and- *PLTW Principles of Engineering (taken second)** *To qualify for this dual credit course the student has to earn a B (80% or higher) in both IED and POE and an EOC score of “6” or higher for both courses. **Need knowledge of calculus for the exam | MECH ENG 1720- Introduction to Engineering Design at Missouri S&T (which transfers as TCM 110- Intro to Engineering Design at Missouri State) | Must submit an application to Missouri S&T with an official high school transcript with both courses. | $200 |