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AP = Advanced Placement THANK YOU FOR COMING TODAY We have invited you here because next year, for the very first time, Winston Churchill will be offering AP courses for grade 12 students.

What is AP? AP stands for Advanced Placement AP stands for Advanced Placement AP Courses  AP Courses  Expand on the current curriculum Expand on the current curriculum Challenge students to reach high expectations Challenge students to reach high expectations Are comparable to University material and work Are comparable to University material and work Provide a new way of learning Provide a new way of learning Create a community between staff and students Create a community between staff and students Allow students to find their passion Allow students to find their passion

Who should take AP courses? ANYONE If you are willing to work hard and be dedicated to your education then AP courses are for you. Since we are currently only offering AP courses at the University level we suggest that students who are University bound take AP courses. Students should be dedicated, hard workers who are willing to learn a great deal of information in a new way. If you are willing to work hard and be dedicated to your education then AP courses are for you. Since we are currently only offering AP courses at the University level we suggest that students who are University bound take AP courses. Students should be dedicated, hard workers who are willing to learn a great deal of information in a new way.

Why take AP courses?  Challenge Yourself!!!  Break away and stand out from the crowd  Scholarship Opportunities  Earn University Credits  Prepare yourself for University  Engage in intense discussions

How do I earn University Credits? 1.Complete the AP course in first semester 2.Continue studying the course / attend any extra help sessions with your teacher from January-May in 2 nd semester 3.Write the AP exam in the second week of May (exams will be subsidized by the school, they cost approx. $80/exam, the school will be paying for a minimum of half and potentially the whole amount) 4.Exam results will be provided in July (You can receive a 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5) 5.If you receive a 4 or 5 score on your exam you can apply to the University for credits. *each University is different – our information package provides you with the website where you can research particular universities* You can potentially earn ½ to 1 full credit for each AP course in University, that is a savings of $500-$1000 for each 4 or 5 earned on your AP exam!! (not to mention the money that could be earned from scholarships)

What about my Course Mark? The AP exam which grants you university credits and scholarships is not used in calculating your mark for the course The AP exam which grants you university credits and scholarships is not used in calculating your mark for the course Many students are afraid of taking AP because they think their mark will be lower, however, when taking an AP course there is a multiplier Many students are afraid of taking AP because they think their mark will be lower, however, when taking an AP course there is a multiplier What is a multiplier? It means that whatever mark your receive in the AP course we multiply it by 1.1 for your final course mark What is a multiplier? It means that whatever mark your receive in the AP course we multiply it by 1.1 for your final course mark Example #1: AP Mark: 70% Course Mark: 77% Example #1: AP Mark: 70% Course Mark: 77% Example #2: AP Mark: 83% Course Mark: 91.3% Example #2: AP Mark: 83% Course Mark: 91.3%

What courses are being offered? All courses will be offered first semester All courses will be offered first semester Students can take up to 4 AP courses Students can take up to 4 AP courses We recommend taking 1-3 AP courses We recommend taking 1-3 AP courses The courses offered are: The courses offered are: English ENG4U English ENG4U Challenge & Change in Society HSB4M Challenge & Change in Society HSB4M Biology SBI4U Biology SBI4U Chemistry SCH4U Chemistry SCH4U Physics SPH4U Physics SPH4U

How Do I Sign up? 1. Pick up an information package now or in guidance 2. Fill out the attached application form and if under 18 years of age have it signed by a parent or guardian 3. Book an appointment with your guidance counsellor. When you enter your name in the appointment book please put (AP) beside your name. 4. Your application + appointment should be completed by Friday June 15, 2012

Any Questions?