advanced placement open house danielle pinkerton- principal
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ISLANDS HIGH SCHOOLADVANCED PLACEMENT
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
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