Reach out to us with any questions regarding Advanced Academics
- Nichole Remmert, Student Success Advisor (nichole.remmert@nisd.net)
- Jennifer Bishop, Academic Dean (jennifer.bishop@nisd.net)
What are Advanced Academics?
Students, while still in high school, may sign up for advanced academic courses which may lead to college credit. Students should meet with their high school counselors or teachers to obtain more information about these courses and support services. Click on program buttons below for more information about how to enroll in the program. O'Connor High School currently has three choices for advanced academic courses:
Advanced Placement (AP)
Students may earn college credit through the College Board AP Examinations which are offered in May of each year. There is a fee for each AP exam. Northside ISD pays a supplement for each AP test taken by students who are sitting in the AP courses. For assistance in paying for the test, talk with your counselor or teacher. AP course offerings may vary by campus. Look for descriptions of these Advanced Placement courses in the Course Catalog.
Dual Credit (DC)
Students may earn both high school and college credits. Students may accrue from three to thirty hours of college credit, depending on the courses. Students are enrolled in college early and are required to take the TSI. Dual credit courses taken at the high schools are tuition-free.
The University of Texas at Austin OnRamps (OnRamps)
OnRamps works through a dual-enrollment model. Using a hybrid delivery approach, students meet rigorous university-level college readiness standards and have the opportunity to earn UT Austin credit from a UT faculty member and high school credit from their local teacher. All OnRamps courses can be applied to the Texas Common Core and are guaranteed to transfer to any public institution in Texas.
Advanced Placement (AP) classes are challenging classes designed to prepare students for college. Students do not earn college credit by taking AP classes; they must earn a 3, 4 or 5 on the AP exam to earn college credit.
Qualifying AP Exam Scores are generally accepted at colleges/universities nationwide. Use AP Credit Policy to see what your colleges will accept.
AP Tests are paid for in MYSCHOOLBUCKS program. Each exam is $40.00 or $10.00 if you qualify for the reduced lunch program.
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AP Daily: Live Review |
Connect students with live review sessions as they practice for their upcoming AP Exams. Watch live on our YouTube channel or the recordings in AP Classroom. Visit College Board's AP Daily page to review the practice sessions schedule with your students. Sincerely, Advanced Placement Program |
OnRamps students are simultaneously enrolled in their high school classes while also taking college classes through UT Austin.
The high school teacher is responsible for evaluating and awarding the student's high school grade. The college instructor is responsible for evaluating and awarding the student's college grade.
Based on the grade received in the college course, students can accept college credit transferable to Texas public colleges/universities.
