1. An Introduction to the Advanced Placement Program®
Shawnee High School

2. Welcome
Shawnee High School is committed to every student’s success. We believe access to rigorous course work such as Advanced Placement® (AP®) plays an important role in that success.
Presenter Notes:
Some of you may be familiar with our program and for many of you this will be new information. Our program continues to grow and evolve, so we hope you’ll find this information helpful.
This is your meeting so as we go through the information, please jot down your questions and I’ll stop periodically to answer them.

3. What We Will Cover What are Advanced Placement® Courses?
What Are The Benefits?
AP® Exams
Changes in AP starting School Year
What Is It Like to Take AP?
Next Steps: Help Your Child Make the Best Choices
Q & A
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4. What Are Advanced Placement® Courses?

5. Advanced Placement ®: The Basics
AP® courses are college-level courses offered in high school
Courses reflect what is taught in top introductory college courses
Students take AP Exams at the end of the course, measuring their mastery of college-level work
A score of 3 or higher on an AP Exam can typically earn students college credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college
Presenter can add to this information with the following points:
Advanced Placement® is a program developed and overseen by the College Board, the not-for-profit organization that is responsible for the PSAT/NMSQT®, SAT®, and other programs and services in college readiness and college success that help more than seven million students each year prepare for a successful transition to college.

6. Our AP® Courses Fine Arts: AP Studio Art
English: English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition
History and Social Sciences: World History
Mathematics: Calculus AB
Sciences: Chemistry
GCTC:
Presenter will highlight courses in each content area

7. Our Pre-AP/Adv classes
Fine Arts: Pre-AP Studio Art
English: Pre-AP English I, Pre-AP English II
Mathematics: Advanced Geometry, Advanced Algebra II, Pre- AP Calculus
Sciences: Pre-AP Biology, Pre-AP Chemistry, Advanced Physical Science

8. AP®: The Benefits

9. AP®: The Benefits
Students learn rigorous college-level content and skills
Taking AP classes is valued in the college admission process
AP courses are interesting and rewarding academic experiences
Opportunity to earn valuable credit and placement in college

10. AP®: Skills & Advantages that Last a Lifetime
Taking an AP course helps students build critical thinking skills, confidence, and the essential time management and study skills needed for college success
*2009, The College Board, “The Relationship Between AP Exam Performance and College Outcomes"

11. AP® Exams

12. AP® Exams
AP Exams are administered by schools worldwide on set dates in May each year.
Exams are typically 2–3 hours and include:
Multiple-choice questions
Free-response items such as essays, problem solving, document-based questions and oral response

13. AP® Exam Fees The exam fee for 2018-19 is $94 per exam.
Assistance is available for eligible students with financial need:
The College Board offers a $30 fee reduction per exam for eligible students with financial need.
The state offers a $54 fee reduction per exam for eligible students with financial need.
The state offers a $25 fee reduction per exam if a student is taking multiple exams and is not eligible for financial assistance.

14. Credit and Placement Opportunities
Each college and university has its own policies regarding AP® credit and placement. The College Board offers information about AP credit at thousands of colleges and universities.

15. Changes in AP classes starting 2019-2020 school Year

16. Changes for
FALL COMMITMENT Students will sign up for AP Exams in the fall. Your school will provide directions on how to register and will place the exam order for students.

17. NEW RESOURCES Changes for 2019-2020
Students will get personalized feedback through new digital tools that provide daily support for every AP classroom. Their teachers will be able to track their performance throughout the year using an online bank of real AP practice questions and monthly personal progress checks.

18. Changes for
EXAM COSTS The exam fee and the fee reduction haven’t changed for the school year, but we’re introducing two new fees—one for late registration and another for canceling the exam. These fees encourage students to commit to the exams early and stay engaged throughout the year, increasing their chances of earning college credit. We were pleased that very few students in our pilot paid these fees. The best outcome we can imagine is to finish each school year without collecting a single late or cancellation fee.

19. Changes for 2019-2020 Type Description Cost per exam On-time order
Exam ordered by November 15
$94
Late order
Exam ordered between November 16 and March 13
$94 + $40 fee
Unused/ canceled exam
Exam canceled or not taken by the student
$40

20. Changes for
FALL 2019
First week of class: Teachers will give students a join code for each of their AP classes. Students use their College Board username and password and join code to enroll in their class section.
October/November: Schools submit exam orders

21. What is it like to take AP®?

22. AP® Myths & Realities Myth Reality
AP courses are for students who always get good grades.
AP courses are for any student that is academically prepared and motivated to take college-level courses.
AP courses are too stressful.
It's no secret that AP courses are challenging. The support you receive from your classmates and teachers can help you manage the work load.
I don't think I will score high enough on the AP Exam to get college credit.
You don’t need to score a 5. Many colleges grant credit — and placement — based on a 3 or higher on an AP Exam.
I can’t take AP because no one has recommended me.
If you think you’re ready to take an AP course, then you’re ready to advocate for yourself — just talk to a teacher or counselor.
Presenter: This is a good time to address any other “myths” or misperceptions that you hear from your students about the AP program.

23. Next Steps: Help Your Child Make the Best Choices

24. AP®: Start the Conversation
Help your child prepare to talk to a teacher or counselor about AP. Here are some questions you should encourage your child to think about: What AP course is right for me?
Before you talk to a teacher or counselor, think about what interests you:
Which courses do you enjoy most in school? In which subjects do you excel?
What college majors are you considering? What careers excite you?
Do you have time to commit to take an AP class(es) with the other activities you want to commit to?
Presenter: Encourage families to talk openly and realistically with students about the time commitment, challenges, etc., without exaggerating the difficulties. Many students take multiple AP courses and thrive. Others find better success with one or two AP courses, depending on their other school, work and home commitments.

25. AP®: Start the Conversation
Examples of time commitment (hrs/week): For a Sophomore: Pre-AP English II-4hrs Pre-AP Bio- 3hrs Adv Algebra II – 2hrs AP World History -3hrs+ then how many hours for band or a sport or FFA or choir?

26. AP®: Start the Conversation
Examples of time commitment (hrs/week): For a Junior: AP Lang – 3hrs Pre-AP Chem – 2 hrs Pre-AP Calc 2hrs then how many hours for band or a sport or FFA or choir?

27. AP®: Start the Conversation
Ask your counselor or teacher the following questions:
In which AP courses at our school am I likely to do well?
Are there other courses that can help me succeed in AP or prepare me for college and careers?
What is our school’s enrollment deadline?

28. AP®: Resources Worth Exploring for Students and Families
AP information: apstudent.collegeboard.org
College and Career Planning: bigfuture.org
Personalized feedback, practice and college planning based on your PSAT/NMSQT® results: My College QuickStart™
AP credit policy information from colleges and universities:
Presenter: Encourage families to explore these resources on their own and with their children as they’re researching college opportunities and options.

29. Other important info
Permit/Reading Proficiency Letter – 3 days notice before taking exam. Sign up in counseling office to retrieve the letter. ACT exams – when? How to register? Scholarships – How to apply? Where to find them? This years AP exam money is due 3/14 to Ms. Dodd by 3pm.

30. Questions and Answers