Glacier Peak High School Honors Advanced Placement College

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2. Did you know . . . • 4-year college graduation rates for AP English literature students were 62% higher than those who took other english courses. • That would save you 7,662 for a typical instate school or over 18,529 at many out of state schools.

3. Things to Consider When Choosing an advanced courseWho Am I Other Than a GPHS Student? • Athlete • Volunteer • Musician • Employee • Someone who cares about getting enough sleep.

4. AP/Honors Course Definition • AP courses are college level courses, where students can earn possible college credit by taking the AP exam in May. The AP exam score does not influence the class grade • Honors classes are accelerated high school courses that run parallel to another GPHS course

5. CHS/Running start Course Definition • College in High School Some courses have received approval to receive credit through EvCC. $180/5 credits • Running Start Students physically attend EvCC or Cascadia, credits apply to high school and college graduation.

6. Advanced Placement Classes are: • Open to all students who wish to take rigorous courses. • Taught by teachers who are trained by the College Board. • Recognized by national and state universities and colleges for their curriculum and opportunity. • Preparatory for success on the AP Exam.

7. What’s the cost of taking an AP course? • AP courses and exams are developed and scored by the College Board, a not-for-profit membership association dedicated to helping students connect to college success and opportunity. • There is NO fee to take an AP course.

8. Advanced Placement Exams • Administered one time during the school year in May. • Students may receive three to six credit hours in most courses with a passing score on the exam of 3, 4, 5. • Passing test scores accepted nationally. • Fee is minimal compared to tuition costs.

9. AP Exam fees There is an $86 fee for each AP Exam, which the College Board uses to: 1) develop, print, ship, and score the exams 2) subsidize teacher training 3) develop classroom resources 4) support educational initiatives • For students with financial need, the College Board reduces the exam fee.

10. Why should a student takethe AP Exam? Increase your options – credits Save money College advancement

11. Increase your options College credit can allow you to move into upper-level college courses sooner, pursue a double major, and gain time to study and travel abroad: “As a freshman, I was able to skip general ed requirements and head straight into the higher-level classes I wanted to take. Taking AP Exams literally saved me semesters of time.” —Brent Wiese, University of Iowa

12. Save money If you earn a qualifying grade on an AP Exam, you can receive credit for the equivalent course at thousands of colleges and universities: “I took AP throughout high school because it was the most interesting and well-taught program offered. When I reached college, I realized that I had accumulated a year’s worth of credits. I graduated from Michigan’s undergraduate business school a full year early, saving $30,000 and a year’s time.” —Nikki Baker, University of Michigan

13. University/college cost for 5 credits (qtr) Everett community college$375 Bellevue Community College$404 University of Washington$1,064 Western Washington University$760 Washington State University$945 Seattle Pacific University$2190 UCLA $1800 (out of state) USC $2200

14. Why should I take the AP Exam even if I’m not looking to earn credit or placement? • Stand out in the admissions process • Earn academic scholarships and awards • Be a step ahead

15. Stand out in the admissions process 81% of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admissions decisions.

16. Be a step ahead Studying college level material Practice taking exams

17. Scholarships and Awards

18. AP Courses Biology AP Calculus AB AP Chemistry AP Physics AP Environmental Science AP Spanish Language AP English Language AP English Literature AP Art Studio AP US History AP World History AP Economics AP Honors Courses Freshmen Honors English Sophomore Honors English Honors American Literature (juniors) No longer offering honors freshmen integrated science GPHS AP/Honors Course Offerings

19. 9th 10th 11th 12th English Honors English Honors English Honors Amer Lit or AP Language AP Literature AP Language College Bound Track Others World History US History Economics Spanish Studio Art Science Biology Chemistry AP Chemistry or AP Biology AP Physics AP Environmental Science Math Geometry Algebra/Trig Math Analysis AP Calculus or AP Statistics

20. Earn credit through Everett Community College simultaneously while taking classes at Glacier Peak.

21. Earn college credits while taking a course at Glacier Peak. There is no extra work involved or separate grades.

22. Classes register in late September, the same time as EvCC • Classes typically cost $180 for 5 credits • Your child will get more information if their class offers the credit • These are typically junior and senior classes.

23. AP Biology • Anatomy • AP Chemistry • English Lit • English Lang • AP Environmental Science • AP Statistics • AP Physics • All world languages 2nd through 4th year

24. University/college cost for 5 credits (qtr) Everett community college$375 Bellevue Community College$404 University of Washington$1,064 Western Washington University$760 Washington State University$945 Seattle Pacific University$2190 UCLA $1800 (out of state) USC $2200

25. Big Questions: Advanced Placement or Running Start? GPA & Test Scores College Preparedness & Success What is best for MY student?