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AP Family Information Night

AP Family Information Night. WELCOME. What are Advanced Placement Classes?. Courses that students can take and potentially earn college credit (exam results) Teachers are certified and teach the College Board’s approved curriculum

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AP Family Information Night

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  1. AP Family Information Night WELCOME

  2. What are Advanced Placement Classes? • Courses that students can take and potentially earn college credit (exam results) • Teachers are certified and teach the College Board’s approved curriculum • Comprehensive end-of-course exam administered and graded by the College Board • Students who pass this exam earn the college credit

  3. Want to be a Successful AP Student? Do these things Things to consider • Work daily on reading and homework • Apply effective study skills • Notes should be detailed, organized and reviewed • Use effective study groups • Buy AP review books • Include teachers, counselors and parents in the registration process • How many AP courses is too many • Job vs. Study – which pays more • Job • $3,970 (15 hours a week during school year) • Pass two AP tests • $10,500 (tuition 10 credits + salary for graduating early)

  4. Pros and Cons of Taking AP Courses Pros Cons • Gain an edge: College admissions officers look favorably on students who take challenging courses • Develop study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work • Study subjects in greater depth and detail • Take classes with others who want to achieve and learn • Earn college credit by passing the exit exam • Take on significantly heavier workload that may increase stress and minimize time for other activities • Pay fees to take AP Exams • Fee reductions are offered to students from low income families

  5. Our AP Courses and Instructors • Language Arts • Language (11th grade) Ms. Draven & Ms. Stancil • Literature (12th grade) Ms. Menaul • Social Studies • US History (11th grade) Mrs. Mayzak • Government (12th grade) Mr. Wood • Occupational Education • Economics (counts as two AP classes) Mr. Sabo • Computer Science TEALS – Mr. Sabo • Psychology To be determined

  6. Our AP Courses and Instructors • Math • Calculus AB Ms. Jones • Calculus BC Ms. Jones • Statistics Mr. Savala • Science • Biology Mr. Pollard • Chemistry Mrs. Camarata • Environmental Mrs. Camarata & Mrs. Panerio • Physics Mr. McIntyre

  7. Our AP Courses and Instructors • World Language • GermanMs. Ellis • French Ms. Villa

  8. AP Language Arts Courses • Language and Composition (11th grade) • Analysis of nonfiction: essays, speeches, sermons, etc. • Focus on argumentation & rhetorical devices • Students learn: • how to determine the author’s purpose • how language contributes to the effectiveness of an argument • to write persuasive analysis of nonfiction text • Literature and Composition (12th grade) • Analysis of literature: fiction, drama & poetry • Focus on theme & literary devices • Students learn: • how to determine theme and message • how the author uses literary devices to develop theme and meaning • to write compelling analysis of poetry, prose and drama

  9. AP Social Studies Courses • U.S. History • Yearlong course (11th grade only) • Government • Yearlong course (12th grade only) U.S History and Government are State required courses for graduation. If a student fails an AP class, they must take a standard-level course in order to graduate.

  10. AP Occupational Education • Micro & Macro Economics • Yearlong course but counts for two AP classes • For grades 10-12 • Computer Science • Yearlong course for grades 10-12 • TEALS Program • Psychology • New yearlong course for grades 11-12

  11. AP Math Courses • Calculus AB • Calculus BC • Statistics • What are the pre-requisites? • Why choose AP over Community College math? • Which AP math is best for me? • What are the characteristics of successful AP math students?

  12. AP Science Courses • Biology • Chemistry • Environmental Science • Physics • Taken after science graduation requirements are met (2 years: physical/earth and biology) • Biology and chemistry taken after successful completion of 1st year chemistry • Speak with your science teacher for help choosing your science class for next year.

  13. The Exam • Taken the 1st or 2nd week of May • $89 per exam (reduced fee for students receiving free/reduced lunch) • Not a “required” part of the class, but strongly encouraged • Scored on a 1-5 score range

  14. Test Scores and College Credit

  15. How to Register for AP Courses • Obtain an AP Course Registration Form • We have them here tonight or from the counseling office • Fill out the AP Course Registration Form • Student signature • Parent or guardian signature • Teacher signature for each class • Enter current course grade where appropriate • Turn the this form in with registration packet

  16. "Round Robin" Time • Visit with AP Teachers and AP Students • Pick up a summary of AP course syllabi • Questions & answers Thank you for taking the time to attend!

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