1. PINELANDS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Advanced Placement Program 2014-15 GINA M. FRASCA AP Coordinator

2. Welcome to AP! Pinelands Regional School District is committed to every student’s success. We believe that access to rigorous coursework such as AP, plays an important role in a student’s success.

3. HISTORY OF AP at PINELANDS The Advanced Placement Program began in the school year 1990-1991. The Advanced Placement Program began in the school year 1990-1991. At that time, there was only one class running, and it took 20 years to build up the program to include multiple AP classes. At that time, there was only one class running, and it took 20 years to build up the program to include multiple AP classes. Only the top students were selected to take the AP classes, and very few passed the examination at the end. Only the top students were selected to take the AP classes, and very few passed the examination at the end. We have slowly opened up the accessibility to the AP classes so that any student interested in taking this type of class can be admitted into the program. We have slowly opened up the accessibility to the AP classes so that any student interested in taking this type of class can be admitted into the program.

4. 5 Year Summary

5. 2014-15 Enrollment

6. What is AP? AP courses are college-level courses offered in high school Courses reflect what is taught in 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

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

8. The College Admissions Perspective 85% of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admission decisions* 85% of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admission decisions* Colleges rank grades in college-preparatory courses and strength of curriculum as the two top factors in the admission decision Colleges rank grades in college-preparatory courses and strength of curriculum as the two top factors in the admission decision AP courses tell college admission officials that students are challenging themselves and preparing for the rigors they'll encounter in their college careers AP courses tell college admission officials that students are challenging themselves and preparing for the rigors they'll encounter in their college careers

9. 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 Taking an AP course helps students build critical thinking skills, confidence, and the essential time management and study skills needed for college success Nationally, research shows that students who score a 3 or higher on an AP Exam typically earn higher grade point averages in college and have higher graduation rates than their non-AP peers* Nationally, research shows that students who score a 3 or higher on an AP Exam typically earn higher grade point averages in college and have higher graduation rates than their non-AP peers*

10. Helps Students Graduate on time and Save Money Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely to complete a college degree on time.* Graduating in four years represents a significant savings on the cost of college. Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely to complete a college degree on time.* Graduating in four years represents a significant savings on the cost of college. Only 1 in 4 college students completes a bachelor’s degree in 4 years. Only 1 in 4 college students completes a bachelor’s degree in 4 years. The average cost of college for a single year is $21,500** for in- state schools (tuition, fees, room/board, misc. expenses). The average cost of college for a single year is $21,500** for in- state schools (tuition, fees, room/board, misc. expenses). * College Outcomes Comparisons by AP and Non-AP High School Experiences, The College Board, 2008 **The College Board, Trends in College Pricing 2011, Figure 1 * College Outcomes Comparisons by AP and Non-AP High School Experiences, The College Board, 2008 **The College Board, Trends in College Pricing 2011, Figure 1

11. Correlation between Taking AP classes and Finishing College in Four Years

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

13. AP EXAMS 5- Extremely well qualified 4-Well qualified 3-Qualified 2-Possibly qualified 1- No recommendation ***Gateway to Success in College***

14. AP CREDIT POLICY Each college and university has its own policies regarding AP ® credit and placement. The College Board offers information about AP credit at thousands of college and universities at www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy. Each college and university has its own policies regarding AP ® credit and placement. The College Board offers information about AP credit at thousands of college and universities at www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy. www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy

15. Myth vs. Reality MythReality AP courses are for students who always get good grades. AP courses are for any students who are academically prepared and motivated to take college-level courses. AP courses are too stressful.It's no secret that AP courses are challenging. But 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 as well — based on a 3 or higher on an AP Exam. Taking AP courses could hurt my GPA. Taking AP courses shows colleges that you’re willing to challenge yourself academically. 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.

16. AP EXAM FEES Fees this year ~$91 per Exam Free/Reduced Lunch~ $62 per Exam (reduced rate from the College Board) Federal Grant from the State of NJ Free or Reduced Lunch~ ( Awaiting information on this.. $20 per exam in 2013) We will be launching our online ordering system this year! AP EXAM FEES AP EXAM FEES

17. AP EXAM SCHEDULE WEEK ONE DateMorningAfternoon Monday May 4 AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Psychology Tuesday May 5 AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Seminar AP Chinese Language and Culture Wednesday May 6 AP English Literature and Composition AP Japanese Language and Culture AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Thursday May 7 AP Computer Science A AP Spanish Language and Culture AP Art History AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based Friday May 8 AP German Language and Composition AP United States History AP European History

18. AP EXAM SCHEDULE WEEK TWO DateMorningAfternoon Monday May 11 AP Biology AP Music Theory AP Physics C: Mechanics AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Tuesday May 12 AP United States Government and Politics AP French Language and Culture AP Spanish Literature and Culture Wednesday May 13 AP English Language and Composition AP Statistics Thursday May 14 AP Comparative Government and Politics AP World History AP Italian Language and Culture AP Macroeconomics Friday May 15 AP Human Geography AP Microeconomics AP Latin

19. AP RESOURCES AP information: apstudent.collegeboard.org AP information: apstudent.collegeboard.orgapstudent.collegeboard.org College and Career Planning: bigfuture.org College and Career Planning: bigfuture.orgbigfuture.org Personalized feedback, practice and college planning based on your PSAT/NMSQT ® results: My College QuickStart™ www.collegeboard.org/quickstart Personalized feedback, practice and college planning based on your PSAT/NMSQT ® results: My College QuickStart™ www.collegeboard.org/quickstartwww.collegeboard.org/quickstartwww.collegeboard.org/quickstart AP credit policy information from colleges and universities: www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy AP credit policy information from colleges and universities: www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicywww.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy

20. AP CLASSES Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition European History Macroeconomics Physics 2 Psychology United States History

21. AP ENGLISH Mrs. Amy Martelli Pre AP English Language Arts (10) Mr. Jason Capelli English Language and Composition (11) Mr. Anthony Lupo English Literature and Composition (12)

22. AP MATHEMATICS Mr. James Trenelli Calculus AB Calculus BC

23. AP SCIENCE Ms. Liz Law Biology Dr. James Alletto Physics 2 Mr. Greg Brown Chemistry

24. AP SOCIAL STUDIES Ms. Shannon English European History Mr. Mark Bradley Macroeconomics Ms. Arlene Mongold Psychology Mrs. Katherine Poerner United States History

25. All students in the general population can succeed in an Advanced Placement class in High School with the proper tools: A passionate teacher who is willing to go above and beyond the normal duties of a classroom. One who is an expert in his/her content area, but also has a passion for instilling the love of learning on their students. A passionate teacher who is willing to go above and beyond the normal duties of a classroom. One who is an expert in his/her content area, but also has a passion for instilling the love of learning on their students. The resources needed to give students the proper tools (texts, technology, facilities) in order to learn their topic The resources needed to give students the proper tools (texts, technology, facilities) in order to learn their topic Support from the stakeholders ~the Board, Community, Parents, and the entire Staff Support from the stakeholders ~the Board, Community, Parents, and the entire Staff A shared vision that is communicated to the Stakeholders. A shared vision that is communicated to the Stakeholders. AP VISION…

26. Finding Information on Our Site

27. Time to Celebrate! Our program has expanded immensely over the last 8 years! Our program has expanded immensely over the last 8 years! We were recognized nationally by the College Board as ~ AP District of the Ye ar in 2011 and 2012 We were recognized nationally by the College Board as ~ AP District of the Ye ar in 2011 and 2012 Our high school has been recognized by the Washington Post as on of Americas most challenging high schools! Our high school has been recognized by the Washington Post as on of Americas most challenging high schools!

28. A RECENT PINELANDS GRAD SAID.. “I just wanted to write to let you know how beneficial your class was in getting ready for college…” “I just wanted to write to let you know how beneficial your class was in getting ready for college…” “I’m helping a few people on my floor write essays…” “I’m helping a few people on my floor write essays…” Thank you again for everything!” Thank you again for everything!”

29. AP WALLS OF FAME

30. Study Sessions/ PEP RALLY Study sessions will be offered to the students as the exams approach. Each AP teacher is allotted 20 extra hours to work with their students. Study sessions will be offered to the students as the exams approach. Each AP teacher is allotted 20 extra hours to work with their students. We will also have our We will also have our Fourth Annual AP PEP Rally

31. Thank you AP TEACHERS! “Ideal teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross, then having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create bridges of their own." “Ideal teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross, then having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create bridges of their own." -- Nikos Kazantzak

32. FINAL THOUGHTS Being the Pinelands Regional AP Coordinator has been one of the most rewarding professional experiences I have had thus far. From the moment these students enter into the program, until graduation day, I am committed to providing these students with the most rigorous and comprehensive program to prepare them for life in college and their careers.

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34. Thank you AP PARENTS! “ You, the parent, are your child's first teacher and his best teacher. It's an awesome responsibility, but one that brings immeasurable rewards." -Jacquie McTaggart

35. Contact Information Gina M. Frasca~-gfrasca@prsdnj.org 609-296-3106 x 2221 Secretary~ Mrs. Linda Getz~ lgetz@prsdnj.org 609-296-3106 x 2263 Please contact me or your son/daughter’s AP Teacher with any questions or concerns.

36. Choose AP! Reach Higher… Learn Differently… Find your Passion… Imagine and Succeed… Challenge Yourself… Get the Credit You Deserve!!