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OPEN HOUSEDanielle Pinkerton- Principal

What is Advanced Placement?“AP” is an internationally recognized

curriculum designed to expose high school students to college-level academic rigor

Each AP course culminates with a standardized examination.

Administered by College Board (SATs)

A passing score earns academic credit and/or placement at most major colleges and universities

Why take an AP course?

College creditCollege admissions and placement

College preparednessChallengeAP is increasingly the norm for college-bound students

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Why take an AP course?College credit hoursCollege admissions and placementCollege preparedness and skillsCollege rigor with high school support

ChallengeAP is increasingly the norm for college-bound students

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Who should take an AP course?Academically gifted and talented students

Highly-motivated studentsStudents recommended by teachers

Students with special proclivities and interest in particular areas of study

What courses are offered at Islands?BiologyEnvironmental SciencesStatisticsCalculusEnglish Language and CompositionEnglish Literature and CompositionUnited States HistoryUnited States Politics and Government2-D Studio ArtSpanish Language

IHS AP enrollment growth

How do AP courses work?While preparing students for the rigor of

college, AP courses also prepare students for a culminating exam that can award students with college credit

Assessments incorporate a variety of skills; multiple choice and writing

Scores on the exam range from 1-55  Extremely well qualified4  Well qualified3  Qualified2  Possibly qualified1  No recommendation

What is required to enroll in an AP course?Prerequisites- required coursework

and 80% averageTeacher recommendationsStudent/parent contractsWillingness to work hard both in and

out of class

What is the next step?Be ready for an advisement period

to sign up for AP classesAcquire teacher recommendations

and sign AP contractComplete summer assignments

where applicableBe ready for a challenging and

rewarding 20013-14 school year!

Myths vs. RealitiesMyth: AP courses are for students who always

get good grades.Reality: AP courses are for any student who is

academically prepared and motivated to take on college-level courses

Myth: AP courses are too stressful.Reality: It's no secret that AP courses are

challenging. But in collaborative classrooms and for subjects you care about, the support you receive from your classmates and teachers can help ease your worries, once you know you’re committed and willing to do the work.

From: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap

Myths vs. RealitiesMyth: AP courses have too much extra work.Reality: You’ll have to work hard in AP, but by connecting

coursework to what really matters to you right now, AP courses make it hard work that’s worthwhile.

Myth: I don't think I will score high enough on the AP exam to get college credit.

Reality: You don’t need to score a 5. Many colleges grant credit — and placement as well — based on a 3 or better on an AP Exam.

Myth: Taking AP courses could hurt my GPA.Reality: Your decision to take an AP course shows

admission officers that you’re willing to take on the academic challenge of college-level course work and expectations.

From: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap

Resources“AP Central”

http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/descriptions/index.html

Explore the AP programhttps://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap