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Woodstock High School AP / Honors Program

Woodstock High School AP / Honors Program. January 8, 2013 8:10 p.m. Woodstock High School Auditorium. WHS AP / Honors Program. What is an Honors Class? Page 5 Offered mostly at underclass level What is an Advanced Placement (AP) class?

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Woodstock High School AP / Honors Program

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  1. Woodstock High SchoolAP / Honors Program January 8, 2013 8:10 p.m. Woodstock High School Auditorium

  2. WHS AP / Honors Program • What is an Honors Class? • Page 5 • Offered mostly at underclass level • What is an Advanced Placement (AP) class? • National curriculum administrated and governed by the College Board (SAT) • Becoming the “gold standard” for a rigorous high school experience

  3. WHS AP / Honors Program Are AP/Honors classes important? • A rigorous high school curriculum is primary predictor of college success. The courses taken are a higher indicator of success than are gender, race, socio-economic status, or any other factor. • Local angle from our graduates

  4. WHS AP / Honors Program Measure us by our accomplishments—not our intentions. • The number of Blue Streaks taking at least one has tripled from 2005 to 2012. • 43% of seniors took at least one AP course. • The 957 students at WHS last year earned 126 more total AP points than 1963 students did in 2005-06. • 150 students took at least one AP test in 2012 and earned a school-wide 3.18 average (1-5 scale). • Economically-disadvantaged and minority student participation has risen dramatically. • 1.19 Newsweek Power Factor (255 tests/215 seniors). • 186 students earned a 3 or higher on their AP test. If honored, that would equal $255,750 in savings for families when calculated at $1,375 for 3 credit hours at NIU.

  5. WHS AP / Honors Program Did you know? • D200 offers as many AP classes as any high school in McHenry County! • 22 AP classes will be offered in 2013-2014

  6. WHS AP / Honors Program What courses are available? • The Curriculum Guide describes every course taught at the high school level as well as the sequence of each department. • AP Courses, page 4 • College & Career Prep vs. AP/Honors, pg. 5 • Articulated and Dual Credit with MCC, pg. 6-7 • Departmental options are shown (English on page 62-63)

  7. AP / Honors Choices for Freshmen

  8. AP / Honors Choices for Sophomores

  9. AP / Honors Choices for Juniors

  10. AP / Honors Choices for Juniors (cont.)

  11. AP / Honors Choices for Seniors

  12. AP / Honors Choices for Seniors (cont.)

  13. WHS AP / Honors Program • Cum Laude Graduate Award • Meet/Exceed on the PSAE or show growth • Participate in sport, club, or activity • Demonstrate community involvement • Earn at least 260 credits • Earn a 2.50 GPA or higher • Be a good citizen • Maintain a 95% attendance rate during both junior and senior years • Complete AP or capstone class

  14. What are the capstone classes? See page 12 of the Curriculum Guide.

  15. WHS AP / Honors Program • AP Diploma • Recognizes students for their efforts in taking both AP classes and exams at WHS • Honors students at the graduation ceremony as well as the Senior Awards Assembly • Began with the Class of 2009 when 17 students earned the award • 19 members of the Class of 2010 earned the award • 10 members of the Class of 2011 earned the award • 13 members of the Class of 2012 earned the award • Requirements • Take 5 or more AP classes and the corresponding exams • Earn a B- or higher in all AP classes taken

  16. WHS AP / Honors Program • WHS AP Business Partners • AP tests cost $87 each: $13 deposit + $74. • Courses to be paid for are yet to be determined. • If you know of a potential sponsor, please reach Mr. Tafoya. • Over $15,000 has been donated to WHS by local businesses and families.

  17. WHS AP / Honors Program • WHS AP Partners

  18. Recommendation Process • Recommendations have been provided to every student • Overrides • What if it doesn’t work? • Level changes during the school year?

  19. WHS AP / Honors Program • Break-out Sessions (2nd Floor) • Learn from the teachers about the courses, the expectations, and the options available. • Teachers will be in these locations until 8:30 to answer any questions you may have.

  20. Art in D263 Business in B233 Driver’s Ed/PE in Aud. English in B234 Family/Con.Sci. in B133 Industrial Tech in D178 Math in B221 Music in E293 Project Lead the Way in D267 Science in B223 Social Studies in A219 World Languages in LRC WHS AP / Honors Program

  21. WHS AP / Honors Program • Guidance staff and administrators will be available during the break-out sessions as well as after the sessions are over. • Thanks for coming!

  22. WHS AP / Honors Program • Breakout Locations • Art—D263 • English—B234 • Math—B221 • Music—E293 • PE—E285 • PLTW—D267 • Science—B229 • Social Studies—A219 • World Languages—LRC

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