Advanced Placement: Philosophy, Goals, & History The Honors/A.P. Program of the Auburn School District Mr. Wright, A.P. Coordinator (253)

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL 1.4 year university (private, public, proprietary) 2.2 year university (degree/transfer) 3.Certification (1-3 year for career and technical 4.Military 5.Work

Quality of classes GPA Extra- curricular Volunteer Personal Statement Letters of Rec. Test scores What do colleges look for?

Colleges and scholarship use these to learn about your interests, passions, goals, and intellectual curiosity.

Quality of classes GPA Extra- curricular Voluntee r service High school focus

What does the ASD offer? Honors courses College preparatory courses Running Start GRCC tech prep credit (drafting, etc.) UW in the High School Advanced Placement classes

Advanced Placement “Two halves of a common enterprise”

A.P. PROGRAM COURSE EXAM

Advanced Placement: THE COURSE 1.College level course 2.“A.P.” appears on the student transcript 3.Class grade appears on the transcript

Advanced Placement: THE EXAM  Measures depth and breadth of knowledge  Emphasizes quality of thinking and creativity  Evaluated by college faculty

Advanced Placement: THE EXAM  Exam in May  Test score reported in June  Colleges will know your scores after you are 1) admitted and 2) submit your scores.

Advanced Placement: ARHS “Two halves of a common enterprise” Chemistry Biology Physics (B & C) European History US History US Government & Politics Psychology Human Geography Economics* Computer Science Studio Art (Drawing) Studio Art (Two-dimensional) Language & Composition Literature & Composition Calculus (AB & BC) Statistics German Spanish French Japanese Music theory What is your passion?

Advanced Placement: ARHS “Two halves of a common enterprise”  Drafting/architecture  Debate/competitive speaking  Business  Sports  Choir (we have lots of them)  Band  Orchestra  Drama  Sports  DECA  Clubs (service and interest)  TSA  Electronics  Sports Medicine  Newspaper  Journalism  Yearbook  And many, many more!!!! What is your passion?

MEDICINE  Honors  Advanced Placement (focus on science, math, and language arts)  Sports  Human anatomy, sports medicine  Sports Medicine Club  Works at a physical therapy clinic BUSINESS & MARKETING  Honors  Advanced Placement  Sports  DECA/business & marketing  Summer USC LAW  Honors  AP (focus on history, language arts)  ASB/student government  Debate/competitive speaking ART/GRAPHIC DESIGN  Honors  Jewelry, painting, sculpting  AP Studio Art

 Why AP Capstone?  What is AP Capstone?  College Board video on AP Capstone College Board video on AP Capstone  AP Capstone website AP Capstone website AP Capstone Program ARHS & AMHS

AP Capstone Diploma 1.Take and pass 4 AP courses with a 3+ on each exam 2.Take and pass AP Seminar with a 3+ 3.Take and pass AP Research

A.P. Capstone Diploma, Certificate & Exams

Advanced Placement Awards  A.P. Scholar  A.P. Scholar with Honor  A.P. Scholar with Distinction  And, for students wishing to attend school overseas, the College Board offers A.P.I.D., the Advanced Placement International Diploma.

Benefits of Advanced Placement: 1.College credit in high school 2.Competitive application for colleges/scholarships 3.College preparation

THE MISSION: To create a high school life that...  Is rigorous and challenging  Explores your interests  Develops “servant leadership”  Provides opportunity

Where do freshmen start?  Honors Language Arts 9 (1 year)  A.P. Human Geography  Geometry or Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry  Biology (full year) in place of Science Links  Spanish, German, French, or Japanese (If you want to enroll in a 4 th year/A.P. course as a senior)

Options for the sophomore year?  A.P. European History  Honors Language Arts 10  A.P. Chemistry, A.P. Biology, A.P. Physics  Advanced Algebra or Pre-Calculus  Continue with a world language course

Junior Year / Senior Year  AP Chemistry  AP Biology  AP Physics  AP US History  AP US Government  AP Psychology  AP Music Theory  AP Computer Science  AP Studio Art  AP Language & Composition  AP Literature & Composition  AP Calculus  AP Statistics  AP Spanish  4 th Year German, French, Japanese

A.P. & Honors Myths 1.A.P. and honors classes are only for students with good grades. 2.A.P. courses are too stressful 3.“I don’t test well. Why bother with an A.P. course and A.P. exam?” 4.Taking an A.P. course will hurt my GPA. 5.A low A.P. test score will hurt my chances of getting into college. 6.No one has recommended me for an A.P. course.

Benefits of A.P. 1.College credit in high school 2.Rewarding experience 3.Competitive application for colleges/scholarships 4.College preparation

A.P. & College Admissions  85% of colleges/universities say that an AP experience does impact admissions decisions  Top two factors colleges consider on applications: challenging curriculum & grades  NZXfxCv4 NZXfxCv4

A.P. & Costs/Time  Average time to graduate: 5-7 years  Students who take A.P. classes are statistically more likely to graduate in 4 years.  Costs:  Average public school = $7,662  Average private school = $18,529  Increases eligibility for scholarships

Questions & Answers Contact your high school’s counselor or A.P. Coordinator Brian Keller Auburn High School Robin Hammer Auburn Mountainview High School Tim Wright Auburn Riverside High School 