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ISLANDS HIGH SCHOOL

ISLANDS HIGH SCHOOL. ADVANCED PLACEMENT OPEN HOUSE Danielle Pinkerton- Principal. What is Advanced Placement?. “AP” is an internationally recognized curriculum designed to expose high school students to college-level academic rigor Each AP course culminates with a standardized examination.

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ISLANDS HIGH SCHOOL

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  1. ISLANDS HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCED PLACEMENT OPEN HOUSE Danielle Pinkerton- Principal

  2. What is Advanced Placement? • “AP” is an internationally recognized curriculum designed to expose high school students to college-level academic rigor • Each AP course culminates with a standardized examination. • Administered by College Board (SATs) • A passing score earns academic credit and/or placement at most major colleges and universities

  3. Why take an AP course? Click on the link on the title of this page if the video does not load. • College credit • College admissions and placement • College preparedness • Challenge • AP is increasingly the norm for college-bound students

  4. Why take an AP course? • College credit hours • College admissions and placement • College preparedness and skills • College rigor with high school support • Challenge • AP is increasingly the norm for college-bound students

  5. What are the benefits of AP? Click on the link on the title of this page if the video does not load.

  6. Who should take an AP course? • Academically gifted and talented students • Highly-motivated students • Students recommended by teachers • Students with special proclivities and interest in particular areas of study

  7. What courses are offered at Islands? • Biology • Environmental Sciences • Statistics • Calculus • English Language and Composition • English Literature and Composition • United States History • United States Politics and Government • 2-D Studio Art • Spanish Language

  8. IHS AP enrollment growth

  9. How do AP courses work? • While preparing students for the rigor of college, AP courses also prepare students for a culminating exam that can award students with college credit • Assessments incorporate a variety of skills; multiple choice and writing • Scores on the exam range from 1-5 5  Extremely well qualified
4  Well qualified
3  Qualified
2  Possibly qualified
1  No recommendation

  10. What is required to enroll in an AP course? • Prerequisites- required coursework and 80% average • Teacher recommendations • Student/parent contracts • Willingness to work hard both in and out of class

  11. What is the next step? • Be ready for an advisement period to sign up for AP classes • Acquire teacher recommendations and sign AP contract • Complete summer assignments where applicable • Be ready for a challenging and rewarding 20013-14 school year!

  12. Myths vs. Realities • Myth: AP courses are for students who always get good grades. • Reality: AP courses are for any student who is academically prepared and motivated to take on college-level courses • Myth: AP courses are too stressful. • Reality: It's no secret that AP courses are challenging. But in collaborative classrooms and for subjects you care about, the support you receive from your classmates and teachers can help ease your worries, once you know you’re committed and willing to do the work. From: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap

  13. Myths vs. Realities • Myth: AP courses have too much extra work. • Reality: You’ll have to work hard in AP, but by connecting coursework to what really matters to you right now, AP courses make it hard work that’s worthwhile. • Myth: I don't think I will score high enough on the AP exam to get college credit. • Reality: You don’t need to score a 5. Many colleges grant credit — and placement as well — based on a 3 or better on an AP Exam. • Myth: Taking AP courses could hurt my GPA. • Reality: Your decision to take an AP course shows admission officers that you’re willing to take on the academic challenge of college-level course work and expectations. From: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap

  14. Resources • “AP Central” • http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/descriptions/index.html • Explore the AP program • https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap

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