AP Parent Information Night

January 29, 2015Etowah High School

PrincipalMr. Keith L. Ball

I AM AP

Welcome

Dr. Amanda Ruiz, Assistant Principal

Agenda

Whole Group 7:00 - 7:20 Auditorium

Breakout Session 1 7:25 - 7:45 7000s

Breakout Session 2 7: 50 - 8:10 7000s

Breakout Session 3 8:15 - 8:35 7000s

Breakout Session Topics and Room Numbers

7103 Electives 7104 Science 7105 Language Arts 7107 Math 7115 Social Studies

What is AP?

Ms. Melissa Paurowski, Gifted/AP Coordinator

Advanced Placement

• College level courses (Introductory/101) offered in high school

• Students take AP exams at the end of the course to measure their mastery of the coursework

• A score of 3 or higher on an AP exam can typically earn students college credit and/or placement into advanced level courses in college

EHS Offers *23 Courses

English & Social Studies Math & Science Other

AP English Lang & Comp AP Calculus AB AP French Language NEW!

AP English Lit & Comp AP Calculus BC AP Spanish Language

AP Human Geography AP Statistics AP Music Theory

AP Government: US AP Biology AP Computer Science

AP Macroeconomics AP Chemistry AP Studio Art: 2D NEW!

AP Psychology AP Environmental Science AP Studio Art: Drawing

AP U.S. History AP Physics 1

AP World History AP Physics C: Mechanics

AP Physics C: Elec &Magnetism

*23 AP course offerings is the most in EHS history

This is an increase of 11 AP course offerings since 2010

“Taking AP Spanish was the best decision I could make when it came to improving my language skills. Prior Spanish classes focused mostly on teaching vocabulary and grammar. In AP Spanish, however, students spend less time on these basic skills and more time on refining their language skills by working with different contexts, modes, and forms of communication.”

Student Feedback

Student Feedback

“easy for me, compared to those who didn’t have AP

Chem. in high school. I’ve seen it all before. Those

folks who didn’t have it in high school dropped by

mid-term, due to failing the class”.

AP WorkloadMyth Reality

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 are 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, counselor, or administrator.

AP courses take up too much time. AP courses are college level classes and require the level of work due a college course. The time spent now will save you time in college to take other classes of your choosing.

AP & College Admissions

Ms. Amanda Findlay12th grade Counselor/AP Coordinator

AP Courses are given an extra .5 weight in calculating a

student’s HOPE GPA.

A=4.0

B=3.5

C=2.5

D=1.5

AP Courses in core subjects meet HOPE Rigor Requirements.

• Class of 2016 must meet 3

• Class of 2017 must meet 4

• Class of 2018 must meet 4

HOPE GPA & Rigor Requirements

Advanced Placement Exams

• Exams are given on campus and during the school day in May

• Exams are typically 2-3 hours and include multiple choice questions and free-response items such as essays, problem solving, document-based questions and oral responses.

• Current Fee is $97* per exam

• Financial assistance is available to qualifying students

GT = $4,501

Emory = $43,400

BIG BENEFIT$

Mr. Keith L. Ball, PrincipalETOWAH’S MISSION:

Prepare life-long learners and productive community and global citizens

M.I.T. VIDEO

Benefits of taking AP courses• 85% of selective colleges report that having AP experience favorably impacts

admission decision.• Colleges rank grades in college-preparatory courses (AP) and strength of curriculum

as the two top factors in the admissions decision• AP courses tell college admissions officials that students are challenging themselves

and preparing for the rigors they will encounter in their college careers• 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

• Students who take AP course are the least likely to need remedial courses at college • Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely to complete a college

degree on time (4-years) representing a significant savings in college• The average cost of college for a single year is $23,410 for in-state schools (tuition,

fees, room/board, & misc. expenses)

Benefits of taking AP courses•When students earn college credit through AP Exams, their options and opportunities expand:

• Move to upper-level college courses sooner

• Pursue a double major

• Gain time to study and travel abroad

• Interships

•AP courses challenge students to work and participate at a higher level:

• Opportunities to explore topics in depth

• More time in and out of the classroom required to complete assignments and projects

• High expectations for critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, evidence, multiple perspectives, and clear written and verbal communications

Global & Etowah AP Stats

• Total # of AP students @ EHS in 2014 = 344• Total # of AP exams taken @ EHS in 2014 = 638• Overall Pass Rate @ EHS in 2014 = 85.5% Top 10 in the state

Etowah students can compete globally!

• Total # of AP students Globally in 2014 =2.3 million• Total # of AP exams Globally in 2014 = 4.1 million• Overall Pass Rate Globally in 2014 = 61.3%

Appendix

The Etowah High School AP Parent Night Presentation can

be found on the EHS home page.

*The appendix of the presentation contains additional

documents listing the minimum AP score required to

receive credit at our graduates most commonly attended

colleges.

Minimum AP Score Required AP TEST GA TECH KSU GSU UWG GA State UGA UNG

LANG/LIT 4 3 3 3 3 3 3

SPAN 4 3 3 2 3 3 3

ART N/A 4 4 4 3 3 3

PSY 4 3 3 3 3 3 3

GOVT 4 4 3 3 3 3 3

ECON 4 3 3 3 3 3 3

U.S HIST 4 4 3 4 3 3 3

W. HIST 4 4 3 4 3 3 3

H. GEOG 4 3 3 3 3 3 3

STATS N/A 3 3 3 3 3 3

CALC AB 4 3 4 3 3 4 3

CALC BC 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

BIO 5 3 3 4 3 3 3

CHEM 4 3 3 2 3 3 3

Minimum AP Score RequiredAP TEST GA TECH KSU GSU UWG GA State UGA UNG

ENV. SCI 4 3 4 3 4 3 3

PHYSICS N/A 3 3 3 3 3 3

PHYSICS C 4 4 3 3 3 3 3

COMP SCI 4 3 3 4 3 3 3

MUSIC 3 3 3 N/A 3 5 3

Minimum AP Score Required AP TEST GCSU Valdosta Reinhardt Chat Tech U of AL Auburn Stanford

LANG/LIT 3 3 3 3 3 4 N/A

SPAN 3 3 3 3 3 3 5

ART 3 3 3 3 4 4 N/A

PSY 3 3 3 3 3 4 N/A

GOVT 3 3 3 3 3 4 N/A

ECON 3 3 3 3 4 4 N/A

U.S HIST 3 3 3 3 3 4 N/A

W. HIST 3 3 3 3 3 4 N/A

H. GEOG 3 3 3 3 3 4 N/A

STATS 3 3 3 3 3 3 N/A

CALC AB 4 3 3 3 3 3 4

CALC BC 4 3 3 3 3 3 3

BIO 3 3 3 3 3 3 N/A

CHEM 3 3 3 3 3 4 5

Minimum AP Score RequiredAP TEST GCSU Valdosta Reinhardt Chat Tech U of AL Auburn Stanford

ENV. SCI 3 3 3 3 N/A 4 N/A

PHYSICS B 4 3 3 3 3 4 4

PHYSICS C 4 4 3 3 3 4 3

COMP SCI 3 3 3 3 3 4 4

MUSIC 4 3 3 3 N/A N/A N/A