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AP & Honors Informational Session 2018

Learn about Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses, how AP exams can earn college credit, the benefits of AP and Honors coursework, and scholarship opportunities. Find out about AP courses available at CVHS and how they compare to dual enrollment. Explore AP Studio Art, AP Computer Science, and AP Music Theory options.

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AP & Honors Informational Session 2018

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  1. Welcome Advanced Placement & Honors Informational Session 2018

  2. What is Advanced Placement? • Honors courses prepare students for Advanced Placement level courses. • AP courses are college-level courses taken in high school. • AP exams are taken to potentially earn college credit: • score range is 1-5 • 4 or 5 = credit at most colleges / universities • 3 = some colleges / universities award credit for specified areas

  3. What is Advanced Placement? • EXAMPLES • AP Statistics at ASU • Score a 3, 4, or 5 and receive credit for STP 226, 3 college credits • AP US History at ASU • Score a 4 or 5 and receive credit for HIST109 and 110, 6 college credits • AP Chemistry at ASU • Score a 4 and receive credit for CHEM 113, 4 college credits • Score a 5 and receive credit for CHEM 113 and 116, 8 college credits (subject to change based on year and school)

  4. The Honors & AP Experience • Challenging coursework • Upper level and college equivalent work • Increased workload • Work ethic is as important as intelligence • It’s normal for students to struggle initially • Students will work harder to earn an A or B

  5. The Payoff! • AP students are more likely to be successful in college • Students who complete AP courses and exams are more likely to complete a college degree on time Only one in four students who enter college complete a bachelor’s degree in four years (IPEDS database, 2008) • “One of the best standard predictors of academic success at Harvard is performance on Advanced Placement Examinations.” —William Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, Harvard University

  6. The Payoff! • Saves Time and Money • Earn college credit while still in high school • Skip Introductory Classes: If you already know your preferred college major, taking a related AP course and earning a qualifying score on the AP Exam can help you advance and avoid required introductory courses – so you can move directly into upper-level classes and focus on the work that interests you most. • Increase Scholarship Opportunities • Specific scholarships for Honors and AP students • 31% of colleges and universities consider a student’s AP experience when making decisions about which students will receive scholarships.* • Having the AP Exam score can make the difference when it comes down to awarding precious scholarship dollars —Edwina Harris Hamby, former Dean of Admission, Fisk University

  7. AP Data -CVHS currently has 124 AP Scholars,53 AP Scholars with Honor, 119 AP Scholars with Distinction, and 7 National AP Scholars.

  8. AP vs. Dual Enrollment

  9. Honors & AP Courses at CVHS: English AP Literature (AP English IV) 9TH 11TH 10TH Honors English I Honors English II AP Language (AP English III) 12TH English 101/102

  10. Honors & AP Courses at CVHS: Science AP Physics AP Chemistry 9TH 10TH AP Biology Honors Biology Honors Chemistry 11TH/12TH AP Environmental Science Honors Anatomy* *Can be taken for Dual Credit.

  11. Honors & AP Courses at CVHS: Social Studies 12TH AP Government 9TH 10TH 11TH AP World History AP US History & AP Microeconomics and/ or AP Macroeconomics Big History (elective) AP Psychology (elective)

  12. Honors & AP Courses at CVHS: Math 11TH 12TH 9TH 10TH AP Statistics Honors Geometry Honors Algebra II AP Calculus BC AP Calculus AB AP Statistics

  13. AP Studio Art: Drawing/Painting Art & Design I Art & Design II AP Studio Art Drawing or Painting AP Studio Art Drawing or Painting

  14. AP Studio Art: 3D Design Ceramics I/II Ceramics III/IV AP Studio Art: 3D Design AP Studio Art: 3D Design

  15. AP Studio Art: 2D Design/Photography Digital Photo I Digital Photo II Photo III or AP Studio Art: 2D Design/ Photography AP Studio Art: 2D Design/ Photography

  16. AP Computer Science • Available for 9th-12th graders; the game development classes are optional. optional Game Development I Game Development II AP Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science A

  17. AP Music Theory • Students do have to have previous formal music training and it is strongly advised that they are also enrolled in a one of our music ensemble classes. i.e. band, orchestra, or choir while they are taking A.P. Music Theory

  18. Students Share • Chantelle Hunt (2017 Grad) • Nathan Greenlee • Brianna Hererra

  19. College Board / AP Information http://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap

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