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Advanced Academics Parent Night. Tuesday May 22 nd , 2012. Rigor. Creating an environment in which: Students are expected to learn at high levels. Students are supported so that they can learn at high levels. Each student demonstrates learning at high levels. AP Classes and Exams.
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Advanced Academics Parent Night Tuesday May 22nd, 2012
Rigor Creating an environment in which: • Students are expected to learn at high levels. • Students are supported so that they can learn at high levels. • Each student demonstrates learning at high levels.
AP Classes and Exams In the AP Class then Take the AP Exam
Course Add/Drop Policy for AP/ Pre-AP Classes • Conference with the teacher. • Complete all course assignments. • Show that they attended recommended tutorials. • Conference with an Administrator and receive permission to exit the course. If a student is failing the course at the end of the 9 weeks, they can be approved to exit the course.
The Ideal Advanced Student • Deadlines • Work Outside of School • Monitors Grades • Takes Responsibility • Attendance • Time Management
What is an Absence? • Unexcused absence • Parent call or note • Doctor note An Absence is an Absence
What is NOT an Absence? • Doctor Visit- return to school • College Visit- juniors and seniors only. • Court Date
Academic Dishonesty Giving or receiving information on a test or submitting duplicated work for outside assignments. Disciplinary action Colleges and Universities
Reassessment Policy • Reassessment is available 1 time per 9 weeks in AP classes. • The maximum grade for any reassessment is an 85. • All formative assessments must be completed before a student reassesses.
Upcoming Testing • PSAT- October 17th, 2012 • SAT- June 2nd; Late Registration Ends TODAY • AP Testing
Advanced Academic AcademyFall Date August 25th, 2012
Summer Reading • Complete readings and assignments by first day of school. • Campus late work policy will apply. Summer reading titles for Social Studies and English are on sale in the library until 7:30 P.M. tonight
Tonight Purchase Summer Reading through 7:30PM Information on Advanced Courses