1. Advanced Placement
Parent Night
February 25, 2019

2. To Increase Student Achievement
Motto: Preparing Our Next Generation
Vision: In collaboration with the entire community, we will create an inclusive environment of academic excellence that supports the diverse needs of all learners.
Mission:  We will inspire and prepare all students for lifelong success by providing an exemplary education in a safe learning environment.
BISD Goal:
To Increase Student Achievement

3. AP is offered through the College Board.
AP Facts:
AP is offered through the College Board.
Teachers must attend training and submit a course syllabus to the College Board.
AP helps students stand out on college applications, build college skills, and earn college credit.

4. House Bill 1992 provides that Texas Universities accept a 3 or higher from AP exams. Average cost of 3 college hours in Texas = $1, 050 with Lamar slightly lower at $750.

5. TAPR Texas Academic Performance Report
Area
State
Beaumont ISD
All Subjects
25.5%
7.3%
BISD
TAPR 2017
Area
State
Beaumont ISD
All Subjects
26.2%
5.9%

6. BISD 2018 Data 305 exams taken in Beaumont ISD
Course
Students Enrolled
Exams Taken/ % of students
AP Biology
214
13 exams / %
AP English Language
359
32 exams / %
AP English Literature
351
14 exams / %
AP Economics – Macro
154
11 exams / %
AP US History
274
119 exams / %
305 exams taken in Beaumont ISD
1.2 million exams taken in Texas

7. Why don’t students take the AP Exam?

8. I don’t have time on a Saturday to take the exam.
AP Exams are given during the school day and take approximately 2-3 hours. Tests are scheduled from May 6 – 17.

9. I can’t pass the test.
Teachers are preparing students to take the AP exam through class coursework. AP classes are designed to engage students at rigorous levels.
There is no penalty for attempting the test and not passing at a 3 or higher.

10. The exam is expensive. Costs for all AP Exams:
Non Free and Reduced Lunch qualified = $85
Free and Reduced Lunch qualified = $25
BISD waives the $9 rebate from College Board for each exam

11. 2019 BISD Selected AP Courses
AP Biology
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP Economics
AP US History

12. 2019 Beaumont AP Exam Fee Schedule for Selected AP Courses
Exam Fee/Free and Reduced Lunch
$94
College Board Rebate
-$9
=$85
College Board Reduction for Free
and Reduced Lunch students
-$32
=$53
TEA Subsidy
-$28
=$25
BISD supplement/ Title funds
-$16
=$9
AP Biology
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP Economics
AP US History
Exam Fee/ Non Free and Reduced Lunch
$94
College Board Rebate
-$9
=$85
BISD supplement / Title funds
-$60
=$25

13. 2019 Funding Assistance
Requirements:
85 or higher for 9 week averages for the course
No zeroes on any assignments
Cost for AP Exam with additional BISD funding assistance will be $0 for the following courses:
AP Biology
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP Economics
AP US History

15. Additional Incentive
Students taking an AP exam will not take the final for that specific course.

16. Goal for ALL Advanced Placement Students in BISD:
Take the AP Exam and earn a score of 3 or higher