Join us today as we talk with Melissa Moreno! Melissa is our AP® and Dual Credit Administrator and she walks through what AP® and Dual Credit look like here at NSA!
Show notes:
4:15 What is the difference in an AP® class and a Dual Credit class?
6:45: If a student or parent is trying to figure out which course they should take, what route do they go?
8:48: Scores- What does it mean to have a four or better and what do the AP® exam scores mean?
10:10 What sort of daily time commitment should a student expect with an AP® or Dual Credit class?
11:10 Who can sign up for an AP® or Dual Credit class?
13:03 What should a student know or watch out for when taking a Dual Credit course?
15:38 What kinds of students do best in AP® and Dual Credit courses?
21:12: What is the cost difference for AP® exams VS seeking Dual Credit?
22:16 Is there a deadline for registering for the AP® exam?
23:44 When are the AP® exams?
25:23 Is there a deadline for finishing a Dual Credit course?
26:39 How does Dual Credit work with a certain university that may plan on attending?
27:19 Does it matter if a student is going to a secular university?
27:38 Are there any advantages to taking a Dual Credit class and earning Dual Credit through CCU?
Melissa Moreno
I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 30 years come June. We have a daughter who recently got married and who is also a teacher here at NorthStar (Mrs. Cole). We spent most of our marriage active duty in the Navy moving all over the US – Virginia, Hawaii, California, and Florida. I hold a Bachelors of Science degree in Mathematics and a Masters of Science degree in Math Education. I started my teaching career in 1995 at a brick and mortar high school in Hawaii. I took a three year break from teaching in 2003 to work as a Systems Analyst in Naval Weapons Research. While I worked in the Navy, I earned my second Master’s degree in Operations Research entirely online from Florida Tech. I think God was preparing me to be able to connect with our students here at NSA. Even though I did not know what lay ahead, HE DID. Over the years, I have also taught math and statistics at the college level. Then in 2000, I was first introduced to online learning and teaching when I worked as an online tutor. I loved it! Where else can you interact with and teach kids all over the world all in the same day. So when we were preparing to transfer again and I left my job with the Navy, I decided to seek a full time online teaching position. I worked for several online K-12 schools, including the University of California’s online high school, until I joined the staff here at NSA in 2007. I have been with NSA ever since. I love our school and our students, and I love getting to share my passion for God and statistics with my students. I am working on a PhD in Operations Research.
This is so good
Thank you Stafenie and Melissa for arranging this.
This was very informative for me.