Advanced Academics

Advanced Academics includes Advanced Placement (AP) classes, Dual Credit classes, UT OnRamps classes, and the Alamo Academies. Some of these classes and programs require an application process for students to qualify.

 

Please reach out to the Academic Dean and/or Student Success Advisor with any questions about Advanced Academics.

 

• Jennifer Bishop, Academic Dean (jennifer.bishop@nisd.net
• Rachel Hinojoza, Student Success Advisor (rachel.hinojoza@nisd.net)

 

Check out the Advanced Academics Newsletter for more information about each program.

 

Join the Advanced Academics REMIND

Text 81010 with message @ohsadvanc

 

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Advanced Placement (AP) Helpful Links:

What is AP?

Learn more about the AP program and how your student can earn college credit while still in high school.

 

MyAP

Login to your College Board account to access resources and register for AP exams.

 

AP Exam Dates and Fees

Check the date/time of your AP exams in May.

Northside ISD requires students to pay $25.00/exam (only $10.00/exam if student qualifies for fee reduction).

Please email Mrs. Hinojoza if you have any questions about AP exam registration or fees.

 

AP Credit Policy Search

Find out what your AP scores can earn you in college.

 

Check out the O’Connor Library website!  

They offer a variety of study materials and resources 

to help you be successful in your AP classes.

 

AP Course List for 2020-21

 

AP 2-D Art and Design	AP Human Geography
AP Art History	AP Latin
AP Biology	AP Macroeconomics
AP Calculus AB	AP Music Theory
AP Calculus BC	AP Physics 1
AP Chemistry	AP Physics 2
AP Computer Science A	AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Computer Science Principles	AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP English Language and Composition	AP Psychology
AP English Literature and Composition	AP Spanish Language and Culture
AP Environmental Science	AP Spanish Literature and Culture
AP European History	AP Statistics
AP French Language and Culture	AP United States Government and Politics
AP German Language and Culture	AP United States History
AP Human Geography	AP World History: Modern

 

 

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Dual Credit Helpful Links:

INFORMATIONAL DUAL CREDIT VIDEO

Apply Texas 

FIRST step in the Dual Credit application process.  Deadline is February 12, 2021.

Step-by-step directions below to help you complete the application. 

 

• NEW Dual Credit students complete this Google Form

 

• RETURNING Dual Credit students complete this Google Form

 

ACES Account

Login to your ACES account to complete requirements, verify enrollment in your college classes, check college grades, and order transcripts.

 

Parent Consent Form

For new Dual Credit students ONLY, please complete this form, sign, and return to Mrs. Hinojoza before March 19, 2021.

 

NVC Dual Credit Transcript Request

Login to ACES and follow these steps to request a copy of your college transcript.

 

Texas Common Course Numbering System

Use this website to compare schools and see if your college credits will transfer.

Select Northwest Vista College as your first school (since that’s the college to award your dual credit).

Select Palo Alto College as your first school if taking Ag Dual Credit classes.

 

Dual Credit Course List for 2020-21

 

OHS COURSE NAME	COLLEGE COURSE NAME	COLLEGE	CREDIT HOURS
Biology AP/D	BIOL 1406 and BIOL 1407	Northwest Vista College	8
Environmental Science AP/D	BIOL 2406	Northwest Vista College	4
English 3 AP/D	ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302	Northwest Vista College	6
Eng 4 H/D	ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302	Northwest Vista College	6
English 4 AP/D	ENGL 2332 and ENGL 2333	Northwest Vista College	6
ISM College Algebra H/D	MATH 1414	Northwest Vista College	4
Pre-Calculus Pre-AP/D	MATH 1414 and 2412	Northwest Vista College	8
Calculus AB AP/D	MATH 2413	Northwest Vista College	4
Calculus BC AP/D	MATH 2413 and 2414	Northwest Vista College	8
World History AP/D	HIST 2321 and HIST 2322	Northwest Vista College	6
US History AP/D	HIST 1301 and HIST 1302	Northwest Vista College	6
Pharmacology D	PHRA 1301	**Northwest Vista College**	3
Medical Terminology D	HITT 1305	**Northwest Vista College**	3
Law & Public Safety D	CRIJ 1301	**Northwest Vista College**	3
Court Systems & Practices D	CRIJ 1306	**Northwest Vista College**	3
Advanced Plant & Soil D	AGRI 1315/1307	Palo Alto College	3 - 6
Floral Design D	FMKT 1301	Palo Alto College	3
Advanced Floral Design D	FMKT 2331	Palo Alto College	3
Wildlife Fish & Eco D	AGRI 2330	Palo Alto College	3
Child Guidance D	CDEC 1319	San Antonio College	3
		** course offered on campus at NVC or online through NVC

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