Welcome to Branham’s AP Information Night January 20, 2015

Welcome to College!

A Different Kind of Class… “From the moment you enter an AP classroom, you’ll notice the difference—in the teacher’s approach to the subject, in the attitude of your classmates, in the way you start to think. In AP classrooms, the focus is not on memorizing facts and figures. Instead you’ll engage in intense discussions, solve problems collaboratively, and learn to write clearly and persuasively.”

Offers college-level courses and exams Audits every AP teacher’s course

Branham AP Students

More than 90% of 4-year colleges give students credit, advanced placement, or both based on scores on their AP Exams.

Admission officers are beginning to weigh the rigor of high school course work MORE than GPA or test scores CUHSD weighs AP courses 1 point (B = A)

Who Succeeds in AP Courses? Self-motivated students able to manage their time effectively

Who Succeeds in AP Courses? Organized students to meet deadlines Organized students able to meet deadlines

Who Succeeds in AP Courses? Students highly interested in the subject matter that meet the pre-requisites for the class

Who Succeeds in AP Courses? Students with strong reading and critical- thinking skills Students able to work independently

Prepare for AP classes in advance Complete summer assignment before school begins Commit to AP courses for the year Take the AP Exam in May Take responsibility for their own learning; seek help outside of class Devote time and resources to the course Maintain academic integrity at all times

AP Exams are administered by schools worldwide on set dates each May. Exams usually last around three hours. Each AP Exam contains: Multiple-choice questions Free-response questions

AP Exam Fees AP Exam fee for 2015 is $91 per exam. AP Exam fee for 2015 is $91 per exam. For students with financial need, the College Board provides a $29 per exam fee reduction. For students with financial need, the College Board provides a $29 per exam fee reduction. The state of California provides additional fee subsidies for families in need The state of California provides additional fee subsidies for families in need Scholarships are available for students whose families are experiencing financial hardships; see your guidance advisor for more details Scholarships are available for students whose families are experiencing financial hardships; see your guidance advisor for more details

Branham’s AP Course List English English Language & Composition (11 th ) English Literature (12 th ) Math Calculus AB Calculus BC Statistics World Language Spanish Language French Language

Branham’s AP Course List Science Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Science Social Science US History Government – one semester World History

Branham’s AP Course List Visual and Performing Arts Studio Art 2D Studio Art 3D Music Theory

Through the eyes of a student…

Go to: to register as a parent to register as a parent or a student or a student Click on “AP Central” to see: Course Descriptions Course Descriptions Exam Dates and Fees Exam Dates and Fees How AP students earn college credit and stand out in the admissions process How AP students earn college credit and stand out in the admissions process

Attend three 15-minute breakout sessions with AP Teachers sessions with AP Teachers Speak with individual teachers for specific course information Discuss your selection with your parent(s) and counselor Sign the AP Contract

Break-out Sessions (no bells!) Session #1: 7:20 – 7:35 pm Session #2: 7:40 – 7:55 pm Session #3: 8:00 – 8:15 pm

World History Room 12

Thank you for coming…