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West Lowndes High School Advanced Placement 2010-2011

West Lowndes High School Advanced Placement 2010-2011. West Lowndes High School Advanced Placement 2010-2011. AP/Pre-AP Parent Meeting December 9th, 2010 WLHS, 6pm. AP Art 2012-2013. What is AP?. Advanced Placement

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West Lowndes High School Advanced Placement 2010-2011

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  1. West Lowndes High School Advanced Placement2010-2011 West Lowndes High School Advanced Placement2010-2011 AP/Pre-AP Parent Meeting December 9th, 2010 WLHS, 6pm

  2. AP Art 2012-2013

  3. What is AP? • Advanced Placement • “AP is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion, and hard work of students and educators from both secondary schools and higher education. • Since 1955, the AP Program has enabled millions of students to take college-level courses and exams, and to earn college credit or placement while still in high school.”-collegeboard

  4. What to expect when you take AP and Pre-AP classes • Rigorous Courses, students more involved in class • College board trained teachers • Designed to prepare students for college • Students are required to read, write, and study more!! • After school enrichment offered.

  5. What can AP do for me? • College credit • Save money in college • Preparation for college courses • Research shows that students who attempt at least one AP course in high school are more likely to graduate from college in 4 years. • AP also looks good to colleges and helps to make students eligible for scholarships.

  6. AP Classes offered at WLHS • AP Biology—Mrs. Rosa Davis • AP Calculus AB—Ms. Cassie McCool • AP Chemistry—Mr. David Coffey • AP English Language and Composition—Ms. Doris Bottorff • AP English Literature and Composition—Mrs. Amber Stafford • AP Statistics—Ms. Cassie McCool • AP US History—Mr. William Gates • AP Studio Art—Mrs. Nekita Jones

  7. Pre-AP OfferingsPre-AP is a rigorous course preparing students for AP Courses and college. • Pre- AP Geometry • Pre-AP Algebra II • Pre-AP Chemistry • Pre-AP Biology • Pre-AP English I and II • Pre-AP World History • Pre-AP Mississippi Studies • AVID • Pre-AP English 7th and 8th Grades • Pre-AP Social Studies 7th and 8th Grades • Pre-AP Science 7th and 8th Grades • Pre-AP Pre-Algebra • Pre-AP Algebra I

  8. AVID—Advancement via Individual Determination • New program in the Lowndes County and City school district. It is the first one of its kind in Mississippi. • 4 year program at high school level with college as the main goal.  • Students begin AVID in the 9th Grade • AVID elective course • Tutorials • Cornell Note Taking • Notebook • College Tours and Admissions  • This class helps with all aspects of students’ readiness and getting accepted to 4-year universities.

  9. How do I get credit for AP? • By passing the AP exam • Exam dates • Please check the Collegeboard web-site for 2012-2013 exam dates • Scores range from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

  10. AP Camp fun

  11. Support for AP Students • After school enrichment for AP: AP Course tutoring, ACT prep, AP Exam prep • AP Practice Tests • College Board Practice Tests and College Information • Exposure to college tours and career fairs throughout the school year • Mentoring program • AP Coordinator at each school • Technology Coach, Ms. White, shared between city and county

  12. On October 28, the AP Seniors took a tour of the University of Mississippi. On November 4, the AP Juniors took a trip to tour MSU. • On October 28, the AP Seniors took a tour of the University of Mississippi. On November 4, the AP Juniors took a trip to tour M

  13. AP Art 2012-2013

  14. AP Art

  15. AP Resources • These sites help the students prepare for the AP exams: • www.mlc.lib.ms.us • www.collegeboard.com • www.moodle.aventalearning.com • Mississippi Virtual Public School • AP Link

  16. Collegeboard • www.collegeboard.com • This is a great site with AP information for both parents and students. • You will want to make this a favorite on your PC!!

  17. West Lowndes Schools lotte@lowndes.k12.ms.us 662-241-5070

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