South Bend's Washington High School will offer cash for academic success

Starting in August, Washington will be part of the Advanced Placement Training Incentive Program for Indiana — known as AP-TIP IN.

The program was developed by the National Math and Science Initiative, and Notre Dame’s Institute for Educational Initiatives became the partner to implement and manage the program at schools in Indiana. The program provides extra support for students in AP courses and their teachers, with a goal of better preparing students for success in college and their future jobs.

Washington will participate during the 2016-2017 school year.

“We’re excited to be working with the South Bend schools,” said Karen Morris, a Notre Dame employee who is program director of the AP-TIP IN program.

AP-TIP IN started in 2012 and has been used in 30 high schools scattered across the state, both rural and urban. Schools involved in the program have recorded increased numbers of students in AP classes and higher scores on AP exams.

Washington is one of nine schools in the next group selected to participate. Another is Argos Junior-Senior High School in Marshall County.

The program relies on intensive training and incentives.