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Introduction to AP and Honor Courses

Learn about benefits of AP courses and honors courses, test requirements, college readiness vs. eligibility, GPA impact, available AP classes, test costs, viewpoints of colleges on AP and honors courses, college admission guidance, and more.

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Introduction to AP and Honor Courses

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  1. Introduction to AP and Honor Courses Canyon High School

  2. AGENDA • What is AP? • What are the benefits of an AP course? • AP courses versus Honors courses • Is the AP test required? • How many AP/Honors courses should I take? • How do I find out about summer work? • How to sign up for courses • Testimonial from a Canyon Student • Where to learn more about specific classes

  3. THE FRESHMAN MYTH

  4. College Readiness vs. College Eligibility What is the difference between Readiness and Eligibility? • Today’s high school diploma certifies college eligibilityvia specified courses taken and grades received. • Graduation Requirements • A-G Requirements • College eligibility is not the same as college readiness. -Educational Policy Improvement Center, David Conley

  5. COLLEGE READINESS: • READINESS 1- willingness to do something “Jason is ready to start driving.” 2- the state of being fully prepared for something “Jason is ready to start driving.”

  6. College and Career Readiness Indicator

  7. What is Advanced Placement? • “The Advanced Placement, or AP, program is the national standard for academic rigor and college readiness, providing high school students with the opportunity to take college-level courses in a high school setting. AP courses provide the level of rigor that best prepares students for post-secondary success.” • http://collegeready.rice.edu

  8. What are the benefits of taking an AP course? • Studies show that students who took one or more AP courses and exams had higher college GPAs, earned more credit hours and were more likely to graduate in 4 years or less. • Students can earn college credit if they score above a 3 on the AP exam and skip introductory courses in college. • Studies show that AP courses lead to college majors (or not!)

  9. What is the difference between an AP and Honors Course? • Both classes are weighted and give an extra point in the GPA for a grade of C or higher. • Both allow students to take advantage of a more rigorous course with a focus on a greater depth of knowledge. • Only the AP course allows the option of college credit based on scoring of the end of year testing.

  10. How Does The Weighted Grade Impact GPA? No Honors/AP Honors/AP AP LanguageA5 pts H Alg 2/TrigB4 pts H Hu AnatomyC3 pts US History D 1 pt Spanish 3 A4 pts Sports Med A4 pts 21 pts 21 pts divided by 6 classes GPA: 3.5 English 11 A 4 pts Algebra 2 B3 pts Hu Anatomy C 2 pts US History D 1 pt Spanish 3 A 4 pts Sports Med A4 pts 18 pts 18 pts divided by 6 classes GPA: 3.0

  11. What AP classes are offered at Canyon? • American Government • Art History • Biology • Calculus AB • Calculus BC • Chemistry • Computer Science Principles • Computer Science Java • Economics • Environmental Science • European History • French • Human Geography • Language and Composition • Literature and Composition • Psychology • Physics 1 • Spanish Language • Spanish Literature • Studio Art • United States History • Music Theory • * Subject to change

  12. APstudent.collegeboard.org

  13. APstudent.collegeboard.org

  14. Do students HAVE to take the AP test? • Cost of the test is approximately $98. The cost goes up each year. There is a reduced fee for students on free and reduced lunch. • Colleges have said that it can be viewed negatively if a student takes the course but doesn’t take the corresponding AP Test. • You can check to see if the schools you are interested in award college credit for AP scores.

  15. APstudent.collegeboard.org

  16. HOW DO COLLEGES VIEW AP AND HONOR COURSES?

  17. Which counts more in admission decisions--grades or test scores? • A: GPA--combined with the quantity and level of your high school courses--is of primary importance (a strong GPA, for instance, on an academic program that lacks honors level courses or does not include courses well beyond those that meet the basic UC subject requirement, will not likely result in admission). That being said, test scores are still an important element. • First and foremost, you should take the most challenging courses you are able to handle. This is also the best way to prepare for your standardized tests. It is also a good idea to be prepared to take the tests more than once--in other words, don't wait until your senior year. That way, if you do not perform your best on some tests, you have a chance retake them in the fall of your senior year. • We also find academic strength in AP exams with scores of 3 and above (and IB exams with scores of 5 and above). • It should be noted, however, that because UCLA does not use a mathematical formula when evaluating applicants, there is no fixed numerical weight attached to either GPA or test scores. • https://www.admission.ucla.edu/FAQ/FAQgeneral.htm

  18. How many AP courses should be taken? • The College Board, and Canyon teachers, recommend that students do approximately ONE HOUR of study each night for EACH AP course. • Keep in mind that when UC schools calculate the weighted GPA they do not count 9th grade, only allow two courses in 10th grade, and a total of 4 classes or 8 semesters TOTAL to be a part of the weighted GPA. For the 2018 accepted Freshman Class at UCLA: 62% had 21or moresemesters of Honors/AP courses 33% had 10-20 4% had 10 or below

  19. Start What You Finish: • If you choose to take an AP course, you should be willing to commit for the full year. • As a senior, if you drop out of your AP course during the second semester it can impact your acceptance to schools. You must notify every school you applied to.

  20. Summer Work for AP Courses- Library

  21. Taking Courses at College of the Canyons: • Can be taken the summer after the 10th grade year. • This begins the college transcript, so students need to have strong study skills to consider. • There are classes offered on the COC campuses as well as high school campus during the school year. • Students that are attending high school do not pay tuition for classes, but they are required to pay for college fees. • The steps to enroll in COC classes can be found on the Canyon website under counseling.

  22. Experience of a Canyon Student: • Kevin Childs • 9th grade: H English, H Biology, H Geometry, sport • 10th grade: AP European History, AP Physics, H Algebra 2/Trig, H English, sport • 11th grade: AP Language , AP Computer Science, AP Physics 2, H Pre-Calculus, sport • 12th grade: AP Calc BC, AP Chemistry, AP Lit & Comp, H App Dev • College of the Canyons:Hist 111, Hist 112, Span 102, PoliSci 150, Econ 201

  23. How do you sign up? • When you meet with your counselor for registration, let them know which AP/Honor classes you are interested in. • Some of the AP/Honor classes have pre-requisites. You can ask your counselor, or check out the class in the curriculum guide. • The Curriculum Guide can be found on the school website: www.canyonhighcowboys.org

  24. Curriculum Guide

  25. Curriculum Guide for AP European History

  26. Final Questions? This presentation can be found on the school website: • Counseling Tab • Presentations

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