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Agenda for tonight:. Power point review of AP US HistoryAP Parent/Student informationThe ExamClass with Mr. LeePlease be sure to check the Syllabus that your student was given for specific topics.. AP US History Parent Student Presentation . What is Advanced Placement?. Advanced Placement Is a Program That Allows Academically Capable Students to Study on a Collegiate Level While Still in High School..

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    1. WELCOME Mr.Lee Social Studies: A.P. US History Civics Room 124 302-629-4587 ext. 367 tlee@seaford.k12.de.us

    3. AP US HistoryParent Student Presentation

    4. What is Advanced Placement?

    5. Advanced Placement Is a Program That Allows Academically Capable Students to Study on a Collegiate Level While Still in High School. Advanced Placement is a vehicle for creating Equity and Access by providing ALL students with the skills needed to be successful in Advanced Placement classes.

    6. ADVANCED PLACEMENT: A MEASURE OF EXCELLENCE The 100 Best High Schools in America “The surge in the number of students taking AP tests is changing life inside America’s classrooms—and altering the rules of the college-admissions game.” Jay Matthews – The Washington Post

    7. AP IN 2004 1,100,000 Students 1,850,000 Examinations 100,000 Teachers 15,000 High Schools 3, 000 Colleges and Universities 5, 000 High School and College Faculty Exam Readers

    8. Why take AP Courses?

    9. What are the benefits of taking Advanced Placement courses? AP students are better prepared for college level classes AP allows students to earn College Credit or Advanced Standing in college programs while still in high school AP levels the playing field Admissions officers report: AP students are motivated, intelligent, academically prepared, not threatened by a challenge, and they will complete their college education.

    10. What are the benefits of taking Advanced Placement? AP makes students eligible for an International Diploma AP allows you to skip over introductory courses and immediately take courses in your major AP gives students academic self-confidence AP allows you to accentuate your academic strengths

    11. Advanced Placement Exam 3 Hour Exam 60 Minutes – Objective 120 Minutes – Essay responses Cost: $80.00 (reduction available for qualified students)

    12. Examination Scoring 5 Extremely Well Qualified 4 Well Qualified 3 Qualified 2 Possibly Qualified 1 No Recommendation

    13. AP Exam Timeline May Administration of Exams June Examination Scoring July Score Reports by Phone July Score Reports Mailed Home August Score Reports to Schools

    14. Resources College Board Web Site www.collegeboard.com

    15. What is the next step? Discuss AP with your parents/students Meet with your guidance counselor Research colleges and universities to see what AP courses are accepted Register to take the AP examination Work with your parents/students to achieve success.

    16. AP with Mr. Lee

    17. Classroom materials Three ring binder Chapter / unit dividers Paper Blue or Black ink pens Sharp pencils Bring the Text book for every class period

    18. Homework DO IT! READ

    19. A.P. Grades Your grade will be based on the percentage of points that you earn out of the total possible points available from tests, quizzes, worksheets, notebook, and projects. A total point system shall be used. It is advised that students keep a record of points for their own reference. At the end of the grading period, the students’ points shall be calculated with the total amount of points available and a percentage formulated: A = 90 – 100 D = 60 – 69 B = 80 – 89 F = 59 – below C = 70 – 79

    20. Enjoy the Challenge!

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