Thursday, January 11 WELCOME!!! AP Winter Blast!!! Thursday, January 11 WELCOME!!!

AP COURSES Mathematics Science Language Arts Social Studies Fine Arts AP Calculus (11-12) AP Statistics (11-12) AP Physics (11-12) AP Biology (10-12) AP Chemistry (11-12) AP Environmental Science (10-12) AP Language & Composition (11) AP Literature & Composition (12) AP Human Geography (9-12) AP Government (10-12) AP US History (11) AP World History (10, 12) AP Psychology (12) AP Micro/Macro Economics (12) AP European History (12) AP Art History (10-12) AP Studio Art (11-12)

WHY AP? 1. Impress College Admission Counselors Success in difficult courses is the surest sign of your preparedness for college. 2.  Develop College-Level Academic Skills AP classes require the type of high-level calculating and critical thinking that you'll encounter in your first year of college. If you can write essays and solve problems successfully for an AP class, you've mastered many of the skills that will lead to success in college. 3.  Save Money If you take enough Advanced Placement classes, you can potentially graduate from college a semester or even a year early.

WHY AP? 4. Choose a Major Sooner Each course provides an in-depth introduction to a specific subject area. Also, a high score on an AP exam often fulfills a general ed requirement leaving more room in your schedule to explore different fields early. 5.  Take More Elective Classes in College Not only do AP classes help you zero in on a major sooner, but they also free up your schedule so you can take more elective classes. If you want to take that interesting class on glass blowing it will be much easier to fit it in your schedule. 6.  Add a Minor or Second Major More Easily AP credits can make it more feasible to add a minor (or two) or a second major. With a standard work load and no AP credits, you might find it impossible to complete the requirements for two majors in four years.

RIGOR, READINESS, COLLEGE CREDIT, SAVINGS! College Preparedness RIGOR, READINESS, COLLEGE CREDIT, SAVINGS! AP students are significantly more likely to graduate from college than their matched non-AP peers. It is without question that AP courses are rigorous, college- level classes that prepare students for their post-secondary education.

$$$ Savings $$$ Examples of ONE 3 credit hour class fee… $450 or more for community college $2000 Northern IL University $1500 University of Missouri $6600 University of Chicago

Rigorous and Worth It! AP courses are designed to be taught like COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES! You will do MORE than you are used to but it will be WORTH IT! Use your resources!!! Get help from teachers and other students

What to do to be successful… Students Parents READ!!! Complete assignments Commit to Excellence Be an ACTIVE student Be responsible Stay ORGANIZED!!! Be your OWN advocate Encourage students Provide Support Help student stay organized Communicate with teachers and school DON’T LET THEM QUIT!!! Attend conferences

Once You’re in it, You STAY in it! Don’t quit… 5 Step Safety Net Once you are in the class you need to stay in the class and put in your FULL effort! Do NOT say “I can’t do it” You CAN do it if you put the effort in! Your GRADE will follow you…it doesn’t disappear 5 Step Safety Net If you’re falling behind there will be steps for each class to ensure you are successful! Document time spent on class Attend minimum # days SSP Tutoring from other students or teacher Have notes/papers checked Complete extra assignments for clarification Corrections on tests/quizzes

Summer Project MOST AP courses require a summer project. DO IT…This is NOT optional  This project will follow normal “Late Work” guidelines Some classes will NOT allow summer projects to be turned in late Some summer projects are available outside in the lobby at the tables!

AP Ambassador Program What? Why? Be part of a group of students who will work with teachers to promote and lead the Rich South AP Program Promote AP through classroom visits, visits to the feeder schools, special workshops and conferences additional exciting opportunities. We want our school to be the best, and a strong AP Program gives our school extra advantages and opportunities. You can be part of a team that will promote our school and our education. We have awesome students at this school, and we should show it off! This would also be great for your college applications!

AP Ambassadors Nehemiah Arriaga (Junior) Dwayne Calvin (Sophomore) Vanessa Garcia (Senior) Kimirah Hanson (Junior) Aaliyah Johnson (Junior) Journee Martinez (Senior) Danny Nguyen (Senior) Tayron Peebles (Senior) Lorenzo Roque (Sophomore) Trinity Sharp (Junior)

AP TEST It is the expectation of the AP Program that any student taking an AP class is going to take the AP Exam in May Cost: $93 (Only $20 due to district paying the rest!!!) When: 1st 2 weeks in May Suggested: Study Guide! ALL ILLINOIS schools will accept a 3, 4, or 5 for credit!!!