1. “We are Klein Collins” Night – AP Pilot Information

2. Learning Goals for the AP Pilot Info Session
What is the AP Pilot Program?
Benefits for AP Students
Impact on Requesting Exams & Payment

3. AP Pilot Basic Info
Klein ISD is one of 14 districts across 4 states selected for the College Board pilot program
Study of how to prepare and motivate students to take and better perform on AP exams

4. Benefits for all AP Students
Schools have access to free, online AP question banks and released AP exams
Calculus and World History classes will have more student and classroom resources
More access to actual AP questions prior to the test => greater success on the AP exam

5. What do ALL AP students need to do?
Log into their College Board account
Join an online “class” for each AP course they’re enrolled in at KCHS (teachers provide codes)
Access the materials
Respond to feedback surveys*
Select which exam(s) they will/will not take by October 15*

6. College Board Feedback Surveys
Parent permission form required
1st survey in November
2nd survey after exams in May
Student’s reasons for not taking AP exam, how prepared they feel, etc.
Not shared directly with AP teachers

7. AP Test Decision in October
Students must indicate for each AP exam whether/not they intend to take the exam by October 15
A $52 deposit/exam is required by October 15
Why? Encourage a commitment to test if student is enrolled in course.

8. Non-refundable Deposit Due at Registration
Exam Fee Changes
Total Fee
Non-refundable Deposit Due at Registration
Remainder Due by March 1
Exams Ordered by October 15
$94
$52
$42
Exams Ordered November 1 to March 1
$188 $0
Only exception: $52 is refunded if move out of KISD
Fee is only $94 for stand-alone 2nd semester classes (psych, govt, econ, etc.) – full amount due at registration

9. AP Pilot Summary EVERY student in any AP course…
Receives online tools to help them be better prepared for their AP Exams
Must join the College Board support platform using access code from AP teacher
Must declare their AP exam intentions by Oct 15 and pay deposit
AP Exam decision changes have associated fees

10. At Klein Collins, every Tiger enters with a PROMISE and exits with a PURPOSE.
It’s who we are.
It’s what we do.