“BUILDING CAPACITY FOR AN AP PROGRAM” Simpson High School by David Lewis

3 R’s of High School Redesign Relevance Relationship Rigor

RIGOR = ? ? More Material ? More Difficulty ? More Research ? G/T ? Larger Textbook

AP WILL INSERT RIGOR INTO CURRICULUM

Advanced Placement Incentive Program GRANT ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How Simpson High is able to offer AP courses

Advanced Placement Incentive Program The creation of the Louisiana Advanced Placement Academy (LAAP) is a joint effort of the Louisiana Department of Education and Louisiana State University (LSU). Targeting six high schools and three middle schools  Franklinton High and Junior High in Washington Parish  Simpson High and Pickering High in Vernon Parish (K-12 schools)  Capitol Pre-College Academy for Boys, Capitol Pre-College Academy for Girls, Capitol Middle (East Baton Rouge Parish)  Baker High and Baker Middle in the City of Baker School System (EBR) Washington Parish East Baton Rouge Parish Vernon Parish

Advanced Placement Incentive Program The LAAP will provide model programs for rural, inner-city, and suburban school districts that can be scaled up to expand open access to strong AP® & Pre-AP programs across all of Louisiana. The project employs nine AP® Faculty Advisors (university personnel from LSU, Northwestern, Southeastern, Southern, or retired AP teachers) providing job- embedded professional development and support systems within an AP® Vertical Team model. Significant funding for professional development opportunities with teacher training designed to maximize the number of students taking and passing AP Exams. Uses a hybrid instructional model, an online AP teacher works with the face-to- face teacher Provides AP® and Pre-AP materials.

Prerequisites for Success: Guidance Counselor Faculty Students Administrative Support

Administrative Support: Faculty – Training Equipment Positive Feedback Encouragement Praise/Recognition

Administrative Support: Students – Encouragement Praise Recognition

Administrative Support: Guidance Counselor – Appreciation Information “Team” Concept

Administrative Support: Administrative Training AP Summer Institute for Administrators Attend Teacher Training – with Teachers

DEMOGRAPHICS of Simpson School  Rural/Community School  PK – 12 Grades  370 Students  110 HS Students  65 JH Students