Reedley High AP Program

1. Reedley High AP Program 2011-2012 RHS AP classes • United States History • Biology • Physics B • World History • Spanish Literature • German Language United States Government and Politics French Language Spanish Language Calculus AB English Literature and Composition

2. Progression of RHS Advanced Courses English: Eng 9E Eng 10E Eng Language AP English Lit AP Math: Geom. E Alg. 2E Pre-Calc (H) Calculus AP Social Science: W. Hist. AP US Hist. AP Govt/Econ AP Science: Chem. (H) Bio AP Physics AP Foreign Language: French 3(H), French Language AP German 3(H), German Language AP Spanish 3(H), Spanish Lit AP, Spanish Lang AP E= Accelerated (no additional grade point) H= Honors (additional grade point) AP= Advance Placement (additional grade point)

3. AP fees • The fee for each exam is $87 • Fee reductions of $22 per exam are available from the College Board for students with financial need. In addition, schools forgo their $8 rebate for each fee-reduced exam, making the final fee for these students $57 per exam. • In addition, virtually all states offer exam subsidies to cover all or part of the cost for eligible students.

4. Additional fee reduction • Free or reduced lunch list - Students who qualify for the Federal Free and/or Reduced Meal program are eligible for the College Board fee reduction. For these students, the state of California will pay up to $52 per AP Exam, depending on availability of federal funds. Final Fee per AP Exam for qualifying students: $5 • Letter explaining hardship. Final Fee per AP Exam for qualifying students: $5 • Parent most recent tax information. Final Fee per AP Exam for qualifying students: $5 (2011) not necessary.

5. 2010-11 Federal Annual Low-Income Levels to establish student eligibility forAdvanced Placement and/or International Baccalaureate Exams Effective July 2010 through June 2011 • Size of Family Unit 185 Percent Income Level 1 $20, 036 2 $26,955 3 $33,874 4 $40, 793 5 $47,712 6 $54,631 7 $61,550 8 $68,469 Add $6,919 for each additional family member.

6. College Board Website • Bulletin for AP students and parents http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/Bulletin_for_AP_Students_and_Parents_2010-2011.pdf • Dates and deadlines http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/cal.html • Colleges and universities credit policy http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp

7. CSU FresnoStudents can receive up to 6 units for each AP test on which they earned a score of 3, 4, or 5. These units apply to General Education and/or lower division (LD) elective units.

8. Beginning Fall 2012, all freshman wishing to enroll in a California State University campus must be judged proficient in MATH and English

9. Educational Results Partnership 11th Grade Language Arts 2010 Results CSU Early Assessment Program Report 11th Grade Math 2010 Results CSU Early Assessment Program Report

10. Expectations By taking an AP exam at Reedley High School parents agree to the Reedley High School Student Expectations Agreement as follows: THERE WILL BE NO SCHEDULE CHANGES (INCLUDING SECOND SEMESTER). • You are currently registering to take an AP course this year. Taking an AP course and exam is a collaborative effort between you the student, your parent/guardian, and the school. Each party plays a role and must make the commitment to meet the expectations noted below. • The Student agrees to organize his/her time and effort to successfully complete the AP course in which he/she is enrolled. The student will notify teachers immediately if he/she falls behind in class readings and/or assignments. The student will be expected to complete assignments, readings and projects outside of class time. The student will take the AP Exam on its scheduled date and time as outlined by the College Board. • The Parent/Guardian agrees to be familiar with and accept the AP course requirements and policies, and to help his/her child organize study time in support of class assignments. The parent/guardian agrees to purchase required materials and to pay the exam fee as determined by the AP Coordinator. If the parent/guardian is unable to meet these requirements for financial reasons, they will contact the AP Coordinator immediately. • The School (AP Teacher and AP Coordinator) agrees to provide rigorous instruction and challenging course content as described in the AP Course Description. The school will provide the student with a copy of the Bulletin for AP Students and Parents and agrees to administer the AP Exam in a fair and secure environment as outlined in the AP Coordinator’s Manual. It is understood that: a. The AP Exam fee will be $57.00. b. A deposit of $5.00 per test is due by Friday June 10, 2011 c. The first installment of $25.00 per test is due by August 16, 2011 (day before school starts) d. The balance of $27.00 per test is to be paid by January 09, 2012. (day after winter break)e. The deposit of $5.00 will be non-refundable. Students that have a bill due are subject to being on the Loss of Privilege list.

11. Contact your Counselor RHS main phone • (559) 305-7100 • Leticia Rubio (9th grade) ext. 2232 • Tudy Tritch (10th grade) ext. 2270 • Noe Mendoza (11th grade) ext. 2230 • Eduardo Perez (12th grade) ext. 2231