An Introduction to the Advanced Placement Program® Hendrickson High School Mrs. Andrea Warner Counselor, Grades 9-12, Last Names MOS-SA Campus AP Coordinator Mrs. Cristina Allgood Counselor, Grades 9-12, Last Names SC-Z

What We'll Cover What are Advanced Placement® Courses? The Benefits and Options What Is It Like to Take AP? AP versus ACC dual credit AP Exam Registration Q & A Presenter reviews agenda with attendees, makes sure everyone can see the screen, hear, etc. Presenter asks for questions prior to launching the next part of the presentation.

Advanced Placement ®: The Basics AP® courses are college-level courses offered in high school Courses reflect what is taught in top introductory college courses Students take AP Exams at the end of the course (First two weeks in May), measuring their mastery of college-level work A score of 3 or higher on an AP Exam can earn students college credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college Presenter can add to this information with the following points: Advanced Placement® is a program developed and overseen by the College Board, the not-for-profit organization that is responsible for the PSAT/NMSQT®, SAT®, and other programs and services in college readiness and college success that help more than seven million students each year prepare for a successful transition to college.

Our AP® Courses – 25 exams offered this year English: History: Pre-AP English 1 AP Human Geography Pre-AP English 2 AP World History AP English Language AP US History AP English Literature AP Government AP Economics Math: AP European History Pre-AP Geometry Pre-AP Algebra 2 LOTE: Pre-AP Pre-Calculus AP Spanish Language (4th level) AP Statistics AP Spanish Literature (5th level) AP Calculus AB Spanish Native (4th level) AP Calculus BC AP Latin (4th level) AP Computer Science AP German (4th level) AP French (4th level) Science: Pre-AP Biology Other: Pre-AP Chemistry AP Computer Science Principles AP Biology AP Psychology AP Chemistry AP Music Theory AP Physics 1 AP Seminar (1st year Capstone) 2016-2017 AP Physics 2 AP Research (2nd year Capstone) 2017-2018 AP Physics C AP Studio Art (2D/3D/Drawing) AP Environmental Science Presenter will highlight courses in each content area

Regular versus Pre-AP/AP Courses TIME MANAGEMENT Work Ethic Academic Foundation from Pre-AP courses Amount of Homework Classroom expectations (late work, extra credit) GPA – weighted points

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Level Change Policy Any student is allowed to sign up for Pre-AP or AP courses. Conversation with student’s teacher is crucial AFTER 4 weeks in a Pre-AP/AP course, we offer a level change opportunity out of Pre-AP/AP and into regular level Parent must have a conference with the teacher Student must attend tutorials No missing work Committee meets to decide if it is an academically inappropriate placement for the student – will approve or deny the change based on multiple pieces of data

Benefits for College Admissions and Beyond 85% of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admission decisions Colleges rank grades in college-preparatory courses and strength of curriculum as the two top factors in the admission decision AP courses tell college admission officials that students are challenging themselves and preparing for the rigors they'll encounter in their college careers Taking an AP course helps students build critical thinking skills, confidence, and the essential time management and study skills needed for college success Nationally, research shows that students who score a 3 or higher on an AP Exam typically earn higher grade point averages in college and have higher graduation rates than their non-AP peers* Presenters are encouraged to include the AP® policies and statements of their own local and state universities where applicable to reinforce the importance of AP classes in the competitive college admission process.

AP® Helps Students Graduate on Time & Save Money Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely to complete a college degree on time.* Graduating in four years represents a significant savings on the cost of college. Only 1 in 4 college students completes a bachelor’s degree in 4 years. The average cost of college for a single year is $23,410** for in-state schools (tuition, fees, room/board, misc. expenses). *College Outcomes Comparisons by AP and Non-AP High School Experiences, The College Board, 2008 **The College Board, Trends in College Pricing 2014, Figure 1 Presenter can add additional bullets on the college admission/college graduation rates at your school for former students in your AP courses.

AP® Myths & Realities Myth Reality AP courses are for students who always get good grades. AP courses are for any students who are academically prepared and motivated to take college-level courses. AP courses are too stressful. It's no secret that AP courses are challenging. But the support you receive from your classmates and teachers can help you manage the work load. I don't think I will score high enough on the AP Exam to get college credit. You don’t need to score a 5. Many colleges grant credit — and placement as well — based on a 3 or higher on an AP Exam. Taking AP courses could hurt my GPA. Pre-AP and AP courses are weighted at HHS! Taking AP courses shows colleges that you’re willing to challenge yourself academically. I can’t take AP because no one has recommended me. If you think you’re ready to take an AP course, then you’re ready to advocate for yourself — just talk to a teacher or counselor. Presenter: This is a good time to address any other “myths” or misperceptions that you hear from your students about the AP program.

AP® Exams AP Exams are administered by schools worldwide on set dates in May each year. This year, exams will be given May 7-18th. Exams are typically 2–3 hours and include: Multiple-choice questions Free-response items such as essays, problem solving, document-based questions and oral response

How to sign up for an AP exam The exam fee this year will be $80 per exam or $15 for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch Registration is completed online through Total Registration: www.totalregistration.net/AP/445499 Registration will be open from November 27-March 2. Students will not be allowed to register for exams past this window. Exams must be paid for no later than March 9th. Any exams not paid for will be canceled. AP Remind101 Text the message @hhsap18 to 81010 to join.

AP versus ACC Points to consider: GPA AP is weighted ACC does not calculate into GPA College Credit Pass ACC, earn college credit Pass AP class, must take AP exam and score 3+ for college credit Access to instructor AP = easy access ACC = they will not speak with parents, students are treated as college students and FERPA prohibits it

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