9th grade pre ap presentation
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What is PreAP?
PreAP courses are Pre-Advanced placement courses. These courses prepare students for AP courses.
AP courses are college level courses offered at the high school level where students can earn college placement or college credit.
PreAP courses offered at North
PreAP Algebra I, PreAP Geometry, PreAP Algebra II, PreAP Precalculus
PreAP World Geography
PreAP Biology, PreAP Chemistry, PreAP Physics
PreAP English I, II
PreAP Spanish II, III; PreAP French III, IV; PreAP Latin II, III; PreAP German III, IV
PreAP Art I
PreAP Computer Science
World History
AP World History is typically the first AP course students can take while in high school.
What PreAP & AP is NOT….
Reading four books instead of three for ELAR
More homework problems in math
More projects in history
Expecting teachers to “baby” you
Never having homework
Making up quizzes or tests if you fail
High School Expectations
Find the right balance between academics and extra-curricular activities
Level of rigor is high in PreAP/ AP – students need to be prepared
Students are expected to work independently
Students need to be prepared for the length and quality of writing at the high school level
Students will learn self-discipline and time management
Parents should stay involved in their children’s academic career
Feedback from AP students
Our current upper-level AP students were asked to give advice to PreAP underclassmen:
Time management and self-discipline are crucial
Be prepared for 2- 3 hours per night of homework
GPA starts your freshman year – don’t mess it up!
Course Registration for next year
Some PreAP/AP courses have required summer reading
Be aware that PreAP and AP courses have “open” enrollment, but that there are strict guidelines in the contract regarding exiting the course
Help your child choose courses wisely with consideration for his or her overall schedule and areas of passion
