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SRVHS AP & Honors Parent Information Workshop

Join us on February 26, 2019 for a workshop presented by Counselor Jenifer Levy-Wendt. Learn about the benefits and expectations of accelerated, advanced, honors, and AP courses at SRVHS.

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SRVHS AP & Honors Parent Information Workshop

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  1. SRVHS AP & Honors Parent Information WorkshopFebruary 26, 2019Presented by Jenifer Levy-Wendt, Counselor Challenge, Passion, Balance

  2. Accelerated & Advanced Courses • Different than regular college prep classes:     • Pace • Depth and complexity of assignments • Higher standards of evaluation • No weighted grade for Accelerated Algebra 2, Advanced English 10 , Advanced Art 5, Advanced Photo

  3. Honors Courses • Specialized content with extended workload • Weighted grade • Honors Classes at SRVHS: • Chemistry • Physics • Anatomy and Physiology • Pre-Calculus • World Languages: French 4 & Spanish 4

  4. Advanced Placement • College Level • Access with Multiple Measures (strong recommendations, tests, prior course grades, teacher recommendations) • Weighted Grade • Possible college credit w/ College Board’s AP Exams in May • Go to www.srvhs.net for Course Descriptions (under Course Selection 2019-2020

  5. Why take AP courses? • Challenging curriculum • Preparation for college work • Potential to earn college credit

  6. SRVHS Expectations for AP Students • Highly motivated • Self-discipline and self-motivation • Perseverance • Try to avoid “over scheduling” • Computer savvy a big plus • Take AP Exam in May

  7. World Languages • Honors Spanish 4 • Honors French 4 • Spanish 5 AP • French 5 AP

  8. Spanish Languageand Culture AP • 11th-12th grade • Course entirely in Spanish • Students develop oral and written fluency • 20 word vocabulary lists per week w/ quizzes • Report on news from Latin America monthly • Entrance Guidelines: Spanish 4 Honors with a “B” or better • AP exam emphasizes real-life communication • Fun Projects: Shark Tank, Food Festival, Spanish Soap Opera

  9. French Languageand Culture AP • 11th-12th grade • Class entirely in French • Solid skill level in writing and speaking • AP exam emphasizes real-life communication and focuses on French Language and Culture • Homework: 20-40 minutes per night • Entrance Guidelines: French IV Honors with “B” or better

  10. English Courses • Adv. English 10 • English Language AP • English Literature AP

  11. AP English Language • Junior Year • Superior skills in reading comprehension, analysis, and writing                     • Course emphasis on: rhetorical analysis, argument, and synthesis writing and close reading of fiction and non-fiction texts. • Summer reading assignment • Entrance Guidelines (strongly recommended): • A in S1 English 10 • B- or better in Adv. English 10 • Mandatory completing of form given at the informational meeting

  12. AP English Literature • Senior Year • Superior reading comprehension and writing skills • Intensive study of works of literary merit • Summer reading assignment • Entrance Guidelines (strongly recommended): • A in S1 English 11 • B- or better in AP Language *see your current English teacher for information)

  13. Science • AP Physics C • AP Biology • AP Chemistry • AP Environmental Science

  14. AP Biology • Strongly recommended: Completion of Biology with a B or better, Completion of Chemistry with a B or better • For students who want to major in the life sciences in college or for students wishing to test out of life science breadth requirements in college • Emphasis on integrating lab inquiry and reasoning and quantitative skills in lab activities • Students need to be independent learners with computer skills, reading at college level (heavy emphasis on writing and reading 1-2 chapters per week) • Encouraging use of activities and class discussions

  15. Chemistry AP • Strongly recommended: • Completion of Biology with a B or better and College-prep chemistry with an A or Honors Chemistry with a B or better. • Completion of Algebra 2 with a B or better • AP Chemistry requires a student to develop refined analytical skill in conceptual, quantitative, and laboratory analysis. In order to cover all of the material required on the AP exam, pacing is accelerated. That means that reading and problem assignments may, on rare occasion, be required over school breaks and vacations. • Homework requirement – approx. 6 hours per week (depending on the individual student’s proficiency and needs). Our class motto is “do what you need to do to know what you need to know.” • No summer assignment • Honors Chemistry students currently NOT in Mr. Csider’s class should set up an appointment at Access or lunch to evaluate their readiness for AP Chem. • There will be no class organizational meeting. • Although not required, students signing up for AP Chemistry should plan on taking the AP exam in May.

  16. Environmental Science AP • Strong recommendation: B or better in Bio and Chem, concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2 • Equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in environmental science • Interdisciplinary course embracing topics from chemistry, biology, earth science, population dynamics, environmental quality, resource policy and management, and the environment and society • Summer Assignment (information forthcoming) • Homework– approx. 5 hours per week

  17. AP Physics C • Students should be concurrently enrolled in Calculus AB or BC AP • Intended for students with an interest in engineering, science or the medical field • Newtonian mechanics covers: Kinematics, Newton's Laws, Energy, Collisions, Uniform Circular Motion & Oscillations. • Homework approximately 5 hours per week

  18. Mathematics Courses • AP Calculus AB • AP Calculus BC • AP Statistics • Accelerated Algebra 2 (advanced but not weighted) • See course description guide for detailed Math Course Selection Guide.

  19. AP Calculus AB • Equivalent to one semester of college Calculus • Homework daily: 0.5-1 hour/day • Entrance Guidelines: Test average Honors Pre-Calc = B or test avg in Pre-Calc =A • Graphing Calculator Required

  20. AP Calculus BC • Equivalent to a year-long college Calculus course • Entrance Guidelines: Successful completion of Calc AB • Graphing Calculator Required

  21. AP Statistics • Applied Math course • Strong Math, Analytical and Writing Skills • Graphing Calculator • Homework: 30-45 minutes per day, not including study time • Grade: heavy weight on test scores • Entrance Guidelines (strongly recommended): • B or better in Algebra 2

  22. ACCELERATED ALGEBRA 2 • Rigorous fast paced course. • Covers Algebra 2 and advanced trigonometric concepts • Prepares students for AP Calculus AB and BC • Not a weighted grade • Open Access • Recommended Course Grade • A in Algebra 1 • A- in Geometry • Students who accelerate Geometry through SRVUSD summer course advancement are NOT eligible for Accelerated Alg. 2

  23. Social Studies • European History AP • U.S. History AP • Economics AP • American Gov AP • Comparative Gov AP • Human Geography AP • Psychology AP • *All courses are year long

  24. European History AP • 10th grade • Students need accelerated reading, comprehension, note taking, and writing skills • In-depth look at European History • Homework: extensive reading, 4-7 hours per week

  25. U.S. History AP • 11th grade • Study of American History from the pre-Columbian era to the present • Strong reading comprehension, critical thinking and writing skills • Homework: 5-7 hours reading and writing per week plus research papers and projects

  26. Micro Economics APMacro Economics AP • 12th grade • Analytical skills, essay writing, critical thinking skills, factual recall ability • Exams, quizzes, essays, presentations, and research project • Homework: approximately 6 hours per week • 2 semesters – must take both

  27. American Government AP • 12th grade • Analytical skills, essay writing, critical thinking skills, factual recall ability • Exams, quizzes, essays, presentations, and research project • Homework: approximately 6 hours/week • Year long Class

  28. AP Comparative Government • Year-long; linked with English 12; co- and cross-curricular • US + Britain, Nigeria, China, Mexico, Iran, Russia, European Union • Use Hamlet to understand Declaration of Independence, and vice versa • Reading and writing intensive, including online publication of weekly news review • Emotionally intense, community learning • For AP students and those who don’t think of themselves as AP students

  29. Psychology AP • 11th-12th grade • Comprehensive study of general psychology including research and clinical psychology • Strong reading comprehension and critical thinking skills • Homework: 30-45 minutes per night

  30. HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AP • Open to grades 9-12 • In depth study of political, cultural, population geography • Strong reading, writing, math and computer skills

  31. Visual, Performing, & Applied Arts • Music Theory AP • Studio Art AP • AP Computer Science Principles • AP Computer Science

  32. AP Studio Art • 11th-12th grade • Independent projects • Complete a portfolio for AP exam: • Drawing • 2D • 29 pieces consisting of • 12 Breadth • 12 Concentration • 5 Quality

  33. Music Theory AP • Develop the student’s ability to recognize, understand and describe the basic materials and processes of music that are heard in a score. • Junior or Senior standing • Ability to read music and consent of instructor. • See Ms. Glass for information regarding the summer study packet.

  34. AP Computer Science Principles • Grades 9-12, Recommended: Algebra I • Computational Thinking Practices • Connecting computing • Creating computational artifacts • Abstracting • Analyzing problems and artifacts • Communicating • Collaborating • Big Ideas • Creativity • Abstraction • Data and Information • Algorithms • Programming • The Internet • Global Impact

  35. AP Computer Science • 1 Year – Grades  11 & 12 •       Programming Basics •       Object-Oriented Programming •       Data and Information Processing •       Software Development Life Cycle Case Studies •       Graphical User Interfaces & Event-Driven Programing •       Web Basics •      Exploratory Projects & Applications

  36. Placement Agreements • Please select courses carefully • Have up to 3 weeks to drop the course without a grade appearing on the transcript. No guarantee that a substitute course is available

  37. Contact Information Counseling Office: 925-552-3016 • Jenifer Levy-Wendt (A-DOD) jlevy-wendt@srvusd.net • Nancy Conti (DOE-JE) nconti@srvusd.net Olivia Isseks (JI-MIL) oisseks@srvusd.net • Melissa Bergstedt (MIM-SEO) mbergstedt@srvusd.net • Kirsten Drake (SEP-Z) • kdrake@srvusd.net • Cady Scharff (Support Counselor) • cscharff@srvusd.net

  38. Key Dates * Counselor Presentations Feb. 27th–Course Information Fair (at lunch) • Counselor appointments (made by students) to discuss 2019/20 Schedulestarting Feb. 27 th * Online Registration March 1 – 10 (Instructions distributed in Access - Feb. 27)

  39. Access this PowerPoint at www.srvhs.net Course Selection 2019/2020 (in the middle column of the front page) The 2019-2020 High School Course Catalog is available on both the SRVHS and the SRVUSD websites at: https://www.srvusd.net/schools/highschoolcoursecatalog (Course Selection 2019/2020 tab)

  40. THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING OUR HONORS AND AP WORKSHOP

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