1. Registration for 2018-19 School Year
Why AP Language?
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2. Purpose of AP Language
College prep: not to get you INTO college; to ensure success when you get there
Less than half of students who enroll in a 4-year college finish with a degree
To smooth out the transition to college level studies so less stress, anxiety, and failure early on
AP Language provides in depth development of the three of the most important skills for success in ANY academic: reading, writing, and thinking
Not flashy, but massively important

3. What we do in AP Language WORKS:
Average AP test scores over the past eight years are MASSIVELY above both the state and national averages
Anecdotal evidence from former students
Skills gained in AP Language are universal skills that apply in almost all academic and professional settings
Skills are crucial to citizenship in a democracy

4. Why AP/CHS Instead of Running Start?
RS is a good option for many—but all your options should be considered
College is not impossibly expensive w/o RS:
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College credits through AP testing and/or CHS can build a significant college transcript
RS costs for books and transportation are significant
AP is more rigorous and challenging than many RS classes, and therefore is potentially better college prep

5. Why AP/CHS Instead of Running Start?
Why are you in such a hurry?
Many people consider high school to be the best times of their lives
Many have trouble finding work at 20 years old even though they may have a degree
Maturation requires a certain amount of time—it doesn’t come simply by taking college classes
A lot of the learning in college comes from living there—the WHOLE experiences rather than just the classes
RS: 20 sections of English 101 taught as online sections
Hard time finding enough qualified staff to teach the sections

6. AP vs. College in the High School (CHS)
AP: take a test at end; your score determines whether you get AP credit or not
Score required depends on college/university
Recognized nationwide, generally
Costs around $100/test
Courses you get credit for depends on the college/university

7. AP vs. College in the High School (CHS)
Take the class here at MSHS
Same as AP curriculum
Pass the class, enroll in BC, pay fee, you get 5 quarter credits per semester
English 101 (basic comp) 1st semester
English 244 (American Lit) 2nd semester
$40/credit vs $105 a credit at BC
$200/course vs $525/course
No test necessary
Should transfer seamlessly to state schools
Might not be as universally accepted as AP test scores

8. Who Can be Successful in AP Language?
Anyone who works hard, is organized, and manages time well
You do not need to be a great reader or writer; average skills will be ok
Workload: significantly higher than Am Lit, but Am Lit is a challenging course as well
Grades: virtually everyone gets a B or higher; around 20% end up with an A or A-