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Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement. Angelo Rodriguez High School February 18, 2014. FSUSD graduation requirements. Subject Number of Credits: English 40 Mathematics 30 Science 20 Physical Education 20 History/Social Science/Econ 30 Art/Foreign Language 10

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Advanced Placement

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  1. Advanced Placement Angelo Rodriguez High School February 18, 2014

  2. FSUSD graduation requirements Subject Number of Credits: • English 40 • Mathematics 30 • Science 20 • Physical Education 20 • History/Social Science/Econ 30 • Art/Foreign Language 10 • Art/Foreign Language/Voc Ed 10 • Electives 70 _____________________________________ Total = 230 *Student must pass the ELA and mathematics portions of the California High School Exit Exam

  3. UC/CSU a-g minimum eligibility requirements Entrance Requirements Grade Point Average a-g requirements UC: Minimum GPA= 3.0 History 2 years CSU: Minimum GPA= 2.0 English 4 years Math 3 years SAT/ACT test Lab Science 2 years -General rule, the lower the GPA, Foreign Lang 2 yearsthe higher the score needed Visual & Per Art 1 year Elective 1 year *** Must complete these courses with C’s or higher both semesters Please check the website www.ucop.edu/doorways for RHS/UC certified course list of a-g courses

  4. What is Advanced Placement (AP)? • Students enrolled in AP courses take college-level courseworktaught by trained high school teachers • Courses are audited and approved annually by College Board • College Board offers 34 courses and examinations (exams are administered in the first two full weeks of May). • Successful completion of AP examinations can grant college credit and/or waiver of certain college courses • https://apscore.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies

  5. Which AP courses are offered at RHS? • English Language and Composition • English Literature and Composition • Calculus AB • Statistics • Physics • Biology • European History (offered in grade 10) • United States History • United States Government and Politics • Macroeconomics • Spanish • French • German • Art History

  6. Which AP courses are offered at RHS (cont’d)? • There is no minimum or maximum limit on the number of AP courses students can take; however, students are strongly encouraged to balance their academic load • Enrollment in any AP course is a yearlong commitment

  7. Who is eligible to take AP courses? • Success in AP level coursework depends on successful completion of prerequisite courses, dedication and motivation • Enrollment in AP courses is based on student interest and teacher recommendation • Most courses offered at RHS are open access (any student can take any course) • The PSAT is offered to students in grade 10. PSAT Potential is a useful tool to identify possible areas of study

  8. Who is eligible to take AP courses? In order to successfully complete Advanced Placement coursework, students must: • Demonstrate high levels of commitment to academic scholarship • Produce clear and cohesive written compositions • Complete an average of 6 hours of homework per class per week • Read complex non-fiction texts independently • Attend class daily • Complete summer work as assigned

  9. Are students required to take the AP exams? • Taking the AP examinations is not required; however, all students are strongly encouraged to take the AP exams that correspond with the courses in which they are enrolled • College Board offers fee reductions/waivers to offset the cost of AP examination

  10. What is the AP enrollment/passing rate?

  11. What are UC-CSU a-g eligibility rates?

  12. What are the benefits of taking AP coursework/examinations? • Rigorous coursework that provides exposure to the rigors of college level work • College credit/course waivers for successful completion of exams (varies by college) • Early exposure to majors/minors of interest • Preferred admissions to colleges and universities • Weighted course credit (extra grade point)

  13. Resources More information about AP is available www.apcentral.collegeboard.com • Course descriptions http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/teachers_corner/index.html • Sample examinations with scoring guides http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/exam_information/index.html • Links to college specific information https://apscore.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies

  14. Resources Visit the School website: www.fsusd.org/rodriguez Follow us on Twitter: @RHSMUSTANGS

  15. Upcoming Dates to Remember • Tuesday March 4 (6pm-7pm) • 8th Grade Information Night (class of 2018) • Tuesday March 11 (5pm-7pm) • 8th Grade Registration Night (GVMS) • Wednesday March 12 (5pm-7pm) • 8th Grade Registration Night • Tuesday April 1 • New Student Enrollment (out of district) • Call Olivia Tuaua (707) 863-7950

  16. Questions?

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