Academic Programs

Advanced Placement Courses

The Advanced Placement Program is an academic program of college-level courses and examinations for high school students. Advanced Placement (AP) allows students to complete college level studies while in high school. Advanced Placement courses are accelerated in rigor and pace. The curriculum of an AP course is challenging and goes into greater depth with the academic material than regular courses. AP courses require students to use analytical thinking, reading, writing, and problem solving skills. AP courses are taught using college level materials and teaching strategies. In order to prepare teachers to teach an AP course, beginning AP teachers are required to attend a summer College Board Training Institute. More than 90% of four-year institutions in the United States grant credit, advanced placement, or both on the basis of qualifying AP exam scores. For more information visit the following website:www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy. Students enrolled in AP courses take the College Board AP Exam and have an opportunity to earn college credit and/or advanced standing in college based on their scores on the AP exam. Boaz City Schools has been in partnership with A+ College Ready since 2015 to expand AP offerings in our schools and to support more students in having access to AP courses.

Dual Enrollement

The Dual Enrollment Program allows high school students to enroll in college courses and receive both high school and college credit for the same course. Such arrangements allow students to meet the requirements for high school graduation while simultaneously earning college credit. Students must meet any requirements for specific courses in order to participate in this program. Students should consult their prospective colleges and universities to determine if the credit is accepted by that college or university.

Dual Enrollment Requirements

This program is open to all students who meet the following requirements:

Students must pay the normal tuition required by the postsecondary institution;
Have a GPA in completed high school courses required by the postsecondary institution;
Have written approval from the student’s principal and superintendent; and
Be in grade 10, 11 or 12 for Snead State, in Grades 9-12 for UA Early College, or have an exemption granted by the participating postsecondary institution upon the recommendation of the student’s principal and superintendent (See Alabama Administrative Code 190-8-9-17 regarding gifted and talented students).

Guidelines for Dual Enrollment Courses

Courses shall be at the postsecondary/college level. Postsecondary/college level remedial courses shall not meet the requirements of this program.
Three credit hours at the postsecondary level will equal one high school credit.
Students enrolled in courses offered during the normal school day on or off the school campus must have permission from the student’s principal, superintendent and the participating postsecondary institution president.
Students must have parental permission for travel off the high school campus.

Dual Enrollment Grading

Virtual Learning Opportunities

Boaz City Schools offers the ACCESS Virtual Learning program, providing students with access to high-quality, web-based and interactive courses taught by certified Alabama teachers. This program expands opportunities for advanced courses, dual enrollment, and supplemental resources to support student success.

Access Distance Learning

Overview of ACCESS Virtual Learning
ACCESS Virtual Learning Goals and Objectives

Overview of ACCESS Virtual Learning

The ACCESS VL plan provides Alabama students with access to quality instruction and coursework by blending:

• Rigorous Web-based and Interactive Videoconferencing (IVC) courses taught by Alabama-certified and highly-qualified teachers
• A technical infrastructure to deliver approved Web-based courses and connect IVC labs via a statewide network
• Three regional support centers to hire, train, evaluate, and support e-teachers
• Statewide coordination, scheduling, and support for virtual learning

ACCESS Virtual Learning Goals and Objectives

The goal of ACCESS is to continue to meet objectives of the ACCESS plan, expanding the availability of ACCESS Virtual Learning to all public high schools in the state.

• Provide access to advanced diploma courses.
• Provide access to additional course offerings.
• Provide access to Advanced Placement and dual enrollment/dual credit courses.
• Provide access to remediation and supplemental resources.
• Leverage existing resources and virtual learning offerings.
• Provide teachers with additional multimedia and tools to enhance instruction.
• Provide access to courses and resources through the Alabama Supercomputer Authority statewide network infrastructure assuring quality of service delivery.
• Utilize outside evaluation to assess weaknesses and strengths of the program in order to make appropriate adjustments to the implementation of the objectives of ACCESS.

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