1. An Introduction to the Advanced Placement Program®
Hendrickson High School
Mrs. Andrea Warner
Counselor, Grades 9-12, Last Names MOS-SA
Campus AP Coordinator
Mrs. Cristina Allgood
Counselor, Grades 9-12, Last Names SC-Z

2. What We'll Cover What are Advanced Placement® courses?
What are the benefits of taking AP classes?
What is it like to take AP?
What if I try AP and find out it’s not right for me?
AP versus Dual Credit
AP exam registration for
Changes to AP registration process
Q & A
Presenter reviews agenda with attendees, makes sure everyone can see the screen, hear, etc.
Presenter asks for questions prior to launching the next part of the presentation.

3. Our AP® Courses – 31 exams offered this year!
English:
Social Studies:
Additional:
English Language
Human Geography
Seminar (1st capstone course)
English Literature
World History
Research (2nd capstone course)
US History
Psychology
Math:
Government and Politics
Computer Science Principles
Calculus AB
Macroeconomics
Computer Science A
Calculus BC
European History
Music Theory
Statistics
Studio Art Drawing
LOTE:
Studio Art 2D
Science:
Spanish Language
Studio Art 3D
Environmental Science
Spanish Literature
Physics 1: Algebra-based
French Language
Physics 2
German Language
Physics C - Mechanics
Physics C - Electricity/Magnetism
Chemistry
Biology
Presenter will highlight courses in each content area

4. 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 have the option of taking AP Exams at the end of the course (May 6th – 17th), measuring their mastery of college- level work
A score of 3 or higher on an AP Exam can earn students college credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college
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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.

5. Benefits of taking AP classes:
Builds critical thinking skills,
confidence, and the
essential time management
Students are more likely to
complete a
college degree on time
AP experience favorably impacts admission decisions
Prepare for the rigors you'll
encounter in your college career
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College credit in high school
saves money in the future!

6. What is it like to take AP classes?
Time Management
Work Ethic
Academic Foundation from Pre-AP courses
Amount of Homework
Classroom expectations (late work, extra credit)
GPA – weighted points

7. GPA Scale Semester Tier 3: Tier 2: Tier 1: Numerical AP Courses
PAP and
TEKS -Based Courses
Grade
Approved Advanced
or Other High School
Courses
100 6 5 4 99
5.9
4.9
3.9 98
5.8
4.8
3.8 97
5.7
4.7
3.7 96
5.6
4.6
3.6 95
5.5
4.5
3.5 94
5.4
4.4
3.4 93
5.3
4.3
3.3 92
5.2
4.2
3.2 91
5.1
4.1
3.1 90 3 89
2.9 88
2.8 87
2.7 86
2.6 85
2.5 84
2.4 83
2.3 82
2.2 81
2.1 80 2 79
1.9 78
1.8 77
1.7 76
1.6 75
1.5 74
1.4 73
1.3 72
1.2 71
1.1 70 1
Below 70

8. What if AP is not for me?
Any student is allowed to sign up for Pre-AP or AP courses.
Conversation with student’s teacher is crucial
AFTER the 4th week in a Pre-AP/AP course, we offer a level change opportunity for students to drop to on-level.
Parent must have a conference with the teacher
Student must attend tutorials weekly
No missing work/Retake any exam grades below a 70
Committee meets to decide if it is an academically inappropriate placement for the student – will approve or deny the change based on multiple pieces of data

9. AP versus Dual Credit GPA AP is weighted and calculates into GPA
Dual Credit does not calculate into GPA
College Credit
Pass AP class, must take AP exam and score 3+ for college credit
Pass Dual Credit, earn college credit
Access to instructor
AP = easy access
Dual Credit = they will not speak with parents, students are treated as college students and FERPA prohibits it
NOTE: Students should remain in Pre AP classes if they plan to consider AP or
Dual Credit Classes

10. How to sign up for an AP exam
The exam fee this year will be $80 per exam or $15 for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch.
If you haven’t applied or reapplied for free/reduced lunch, please do so at
Registration is completed online through Total Registration:
Registration will close Friday, March 1st. Students will not be allowed to register for exams past this window. Exams must be paid for no later than March 8th. Any exams not paid for will be canceled.
AP Remind101
Text the to to join.

11. AP® Exams
AP Exams are administered by schools worldwide on set dates in May each year. This year, exams will be given May 6th -17th. Please visit for the detailed testing calendar.
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

12. Changes in AP Program 2019-2020 Earlier exam registration and payment
Next year…registration is moving to fall 2019
Moving the exam-making decision toward the start of the AP course will benefit students and boost the learning culture in AP classrooms.
Priority deadline is October 2019 (TBA). Final deadline is November 15th.
Students who register after November 15th for year-long AP courses will be charged an additional $40.
Students will be required to put a down payment ($40 per exam) towards exams by November 15th.
(EX) A student taking 3 exams will pay $120 by November 15th and the remaining balance by March. Students on Free/Reduced lunch will pay in full for exams by November 15th.
Studies show that:
AP-ready students are more likely to earn a score of 3 or higher
Students are more likely to take the exam
Educators report seeing increased engagement from students who are “in it to win it” from the start of the course.
WHY?

13. Extra handouts available in back…
AP Student/Parent Bulletin
AP Registration Info Sheet
Pre-AP/AP Agreement Policy
Students should have received these handouts to bring home.

14. Questions?