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Challenge, Passion, Balance

Learn about Accelerated, Honors, & Advanced Placement courses at SRVHS. Discover benefits, requirements, and expectations for students in AP courses. Dive deep into specialized content and accelerated pacing. Presented by Nancy Conti, Counselor.

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Challenge, Passion, Balance

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  1. SRVHS AP & Honors Parent Information Evening February 8, 20176:30 pmPresented by Nancy Conti, 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, Accelerated Biology, Advanced English 10 , Advanced Art 5

  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 (prerequisites, tests, prior course grades, teacher recommendations) • Weighted Grade • Possible college credit w/ College Board’s AP Exams in May • Go to SRVHS.net for Course Descriptions

  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 Suzanne Rowell • 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 CoursesGiana Lillig, Department Chair • 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: • A in S1 English 10 • B- or better in Adv. English 10 • OR Placement Exam on February 23 & 24 after school. Sign up with your English teacher.

  12. AP English Literature • Senior Year • Superior reading comprehension and writing skills • Intensive study of select World Literature • Summer reading assignment • Entrance Guidelines: • A in S1 English 11 • B- or better in AP Language • OR Placement Exam on February 23 & 24 after school. Sign up with your English teacher.

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

  14. AP Biology • Prerequisite: 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 • Uses Campbell’s 9th Edition Biology: College Book

  15. Chemistry AP • Prerequisites: • 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 • Prerequisite: B or better of 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 must 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 • See course description guide for detailed Math Course Selection Guide.

  19. AP Calculus AB • 11th-12th grade • 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

  20. AP Calculus BC • 12th grade • Equivalent to a year-long college Calculus course • Entrance Guidelines: • Successful completion of Calc AB

  21. Advanced Placement Statistics • 11th-12th grade • 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: • 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 StudiesHeidi Stepp • European History AP • Human Geography AP • U.S. History AP • Psychology AP • Economics AP • American Gov AP

  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. 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

  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 • Semester Class

  28. Micro and Macro Economics AP • 12th grade • Strong math and analytical skills • Homework is 1 hour every night with one test a week • Semester Class

  29. (Honors) The Citizen and the Constitution • First semester, Honors American Government Class • Grade is based on content learned and participation in out-of-school academic competitions (UC approved) • Class will provide opportunities to work with attorneys and officials from government agencies • Class focuses on content knowledge and skills like public speaking, writing, collaboration, research, and critical thinking in an authentic environment

  30. HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AP • 11TH and 12TH grade • In depth study of political, cultural, population geography • Strong reading, writing, math and computer skills

  31. Visual, Performing, & Applied ArtsErin Parsons, Janet Muirragui • 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 between June 1st-June 4th. .

  34. AP Computer Science Principles • Grades 9-12, Prerequisite: 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 6 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-D) jlevy-wendt@srvusd.net • Nancy Conti (E-Lil) nconti@srvusd.net • Melissa Bergstedt (Lim-Ro) mbergstedt@srvusd.net • Kirsten Drake (Ru--Z) kdrake@srvusd.net

  38. Key Dates Parent Meetings, 6:30pm in the Commons February 9th -- To be 10th grade February 16th -- To be 11th and 12th grade Online Registration March 1st – 12th

  39. Access this PowerPoint at www.srvhs.net Course Selection (in the middle column of the front page) The 2017-2018 High School Course Catalog is available on both the SRVHS and the SRVUSD websites at: http://www.srvusd.net/file/1276956734226/1456827400450/4126613200381011747.pdf http://www.srvhs.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=57144&type=d&pREC_ID=904136

  40. Student Panel • Anthony Kwon • Avery Chapman • Ella Do • Emma Zeltser • Erica Clay • Jack Fitzsimmons

  41. THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING OUR HONORS AND AP NIGHT

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