1. 2015-2016 Laurie Kelley and Grant Stanley AP Human Geography Introductory Meeting

2.  YOU!  Your growth as a student  Your learning  Passing the AP test  Grades  Preparing you for your AP “career” in high school  Fun We care about…

3.  The national passing percentage in 2014 was 42.1%. CHHS is consistently approaching twice that rate year in and year out. CHHS AP Human Geography Program 2009201020112012201320142015 Tests Taken111122104117133135140 Tests Passed91908386104102113 % Passing81.98%73.77%79.81%73.50%77.44%75.56%80.71% Avg. Score3.533.193.513.333.443.293.51

4. ScoreNumberPercent 185.71% 21913.57% 34129.29% 43827.14% 53424.29% 2015 Score Breakdown

5.  No busy work. We only assign relevant, important work.  We demand academic honesty.  We encourage, cultivate, and demand academic excellence.  The student MUST take ownership of their learning.  We retain the right to refuse sub-standard work  We are very cognizant of the students’ busy schedules and other commitments and have worked very hard to reduce the workload to that which is most necessary and relevant. Some teaching philosophies

6.  Think of AP courses as Varsity level academics.  A “JV” mentality will not lead to success  You need to get serious, work hard, ask questions, get help, and approach this class with effort and enthusiasm This is VARSITY!

7.  It is wise to have A-Day and B-day backpacks/materials.  You should regularly utilize a physical planner. While digital resources can be convenient, we have seen students have much more success with an actual planner.  We recommend a dedicated two-hour window each night for all of your homework (not just AP) that is cell phone free.  Students that learn to manage their time and workload will be the most successful.  The biggest danger is procrastination. Your coursework can spiral out of control if you do not stay up to date. Study Habits

8.  It would be wise each Sunday to try to make plans for the week. Consider your after school activities when organizing your workload.  Regularly consult the online calendars and ask questions if you are unsure.  PREPARE for quizzes and tests.  You must complete all coursework, it’s ALL important. Study Habits

9.  All state universities in Texas MUST accept scores of 3 or higher for college credit  Most colleges out of state will accept 3’s as well  Some institutions choose to award credit for only 4’s and 5’s, some only 5’s or and some no credit regardless of score.  Regardless of college approval, we stand behind the importance, relevance, and value of this course in your maturation as a student and person. AP Test Credit

10.  If you transfer to PAP or On-level World Geography at semester, you will have to take the 1 st semester of World Geography over the summer or next year.  The window for transfer is at 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and the semester.  The grade your student has at the time of transfer will transfer with them. World Geography credit

11.  To support the district’s vision for graduates, we want to support a student being self-regulated and an effective communicator.  We prefer that students advocate for themselves first as most problems, issues or questions can be resolved this way.  Parents may also contact us at any time with concerns or questions  Remember to be professional, identify yourself and be diplomatic. Communication

12. Questions & Discussion