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District reports rising AP enrollment, NMSI renewal and targets for higher AP exam scores
Summary
The district reported an increase in students enrolled in AP courses, expansion of AP offerings and renewal of NMSI support; trustees heard the district aims to raise the share of AP exam takers scoring 3+ from 23% toward a 30% target.
Tyesha Smith Lowe, executive director for school leadership and innovation, briefed trustees on Cedar Hill ISD's advanced placement program and National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) work on March 3, reporting course expansion, a two‑year NMSI renewal and district targets for AP participation and performance.
Lowe said NMSI in‑person professional development occurred in February and the NMSI grant was renewed for two additional years to support teachers and district‑level leadership. She told the board the district expanded AP course offerings for the current year to include AP Art: Studio, AP Computer Science and AP Seminar and Research at Cedar Hill Collegiate High School.
On metrics, Lowe described two board goals: increase the percent of AP tests with scores of 3 or higher to 30% (baseline 22%); and increase AP course enrollment by 7% (baseline enrollment 677). She reported districtwide AP exam performance for the most recent school year at 23% scoring 3 or higher and current AP enrollment at 821 students, which she said exceeds the 725‑student target.
Lowe outlined key actions to reach the goals: intentional, targeted professional development for AP teachers, monthly AP leadership meetings with campus leaders and district coordinators, active recruitment of students into AP courses (including outreach by counselors and teachers), course expansion where student demand exists, and parent information events in collaboration with FACE. She noted AP exam scores are reported in July/August after students take exams in May and that the district will track summer results against the 30% target.
Next steps: continue NMSI‑supported PD, monitor AP test results when released, maintain monthly AP leadership meetings and continue recruitment and family outreach to raise both enrollment and AP performance.
