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Staley Parents &
Students
Welcome to AP class.
An Introduction to the Advanced
Placement Program®.
2016-2017
Google College Board Parent Resources
• AP information: exploreap.org
• College and career planning:
bigfuture.org
Resources to
Explore
• AP credit policy information from
colleges and universities:
collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy
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What Are Advanced
Placement
Courses and Why should I
consider?
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Advanced
Placement
®
The Basics
• 22,000 high schools offer AP
• 38 AP courses. Staley is currently offering 14.
Next year, we will offer 21.
• AP® courses are college-level courses offered in
high school.
• Courses reflect what is taught in top introductory
college courses.
• Students take AP Exams at the end of the
course, measuring their mastery of college-level
work.
• A score of 3 or higher on an AP Exam can
typically earn students college credit and/or
placement into advanced courses in college.
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• Since 1955, the College Board’s AP Program has
been delivering excellence in education to
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millions of students across the country.
• AP enables willing and academically prepared
AP? students to pursue college-level studies — with
the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced
placement, or both — while still in high school.
• Taking AP demonstrates to college admission
officers that students have sought the most
rigorous courses available to them.
• Students who score a 3 or higher on AP Exams
are more likely to graduate college on time
and they have the potential to save time and
money through placement and credit-granting
policies.
• New research shows even students who score
1s and 2s on exams are more likely to graduate
to college on time.
About AP
Why choose
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Help your child prepare to talk to a teacher or counselor about AP. Here are some questions to encourage
your child to think about.
What AP course is right for me?
Before you talk to a teacher or counselor, think about what interests you:
Start the
Conversation
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Which courses do you enjoy the most in school? In which subjects do you excel?
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What college majors are you considering? What careers excite you?
Ask your counselor or teacher the following questions:
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In which AP courses at our school am I likely to do well?
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Are there other courses that can help me succeed in AP or prepare for college and careers?
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Have students like me taken AP?
What steps do I need to take?
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What is our school’s enrollment deadline?
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May I speak with a student who has taken an AP course?
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Are there study groups or people who can offer help if I need it?
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What can I do next to help me prepare for AP?
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Who Currently Teaches
Advanced Placement
Courses at Staley?
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Math AP Faculty:
Steve Coult &
Kristina Francis
AP Calculus
AP Statistics
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Science AP Faculty:
Matt Nevels &
Greg Spiegel
AP Biology
AP Physics & Chemistry
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Social Studies AP
Faculty:
Scott Anderson
Chris Brown
Carrie Bowman
Annie Deterding
Gary Mayabb
AP Human Geography
AP Psychology
AP Government
AP World History
AP U.S. History
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English AP Faculty:
Jarius Tapp
Morgan Scheib
AP Language
AP Literature
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Art AP Faculty:
Chelle Cox
AP Art
Music AP Faculty:
Meara Mitchell
AP Music Theory
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Business AP
Faculty:
Lesley Martin
AP Computer Science
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Staley High School
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&
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®
Our AP
Courses
• Arts: Art History, Music Theory, Studio Art: Drawing
Portfolio, Studio Art: 2D Design Portfolio, Studio Art: 3D
Design Portfolio
• English: English Language and Composition, English
Literature and Composition
• History and Social Sciences: Comparative
Government and Politics, Human Geography,
Psychology, United States Government and Politics,
United States History, World History
• Mathematics: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics
• Computer Sciences: Computer Science A, Computer
Science Principles,
• Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
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• Courses available for 9th grade:
• Human Geography
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Our AP
Courses
• Courses available for 10th grade:
• Human Geography, Psychology, United States History,
World History
• Computer Science Principles, Statistics*
• Art History*, Studio Art*
• Courses available for Upper Classmen:
• All
* Teacher Recommendation required at this grade level
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AP :
Myths
vs.
Realities
Myths
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.
These AP classes are weighted in your GPA.
Also, 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 or counselor.
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AP :
The Benefits
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AP : The Rewards
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• Taking AP is valued in the college admission
process
• Opportunity to earn valuable credit and
placement in college, which can save students
time and money in college.
• Students can skip introductory courses in college
• Students build college skills and confidence with
the support and guidance of AP teachers
• AP courses are interesting and rewarding
academic experience
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AP : College
Admission
®
• 85% of selective colleges and universities
report that a student’s AP experience
favorably impacts admission decisions.*
• Colleges rank grades in collegepreparatory courses and strength of
curriculum as the two top factors in the
admission decision.
• AP courses tell college admission officials
that students are challenging themselves
and preparing for the rigors they’ll
encounter in their college careers.
*Unpublished institutional research, Crux Research, Inc., March, 2007
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AP : Earn College
Credit and Save
®
• Students who take AP courses and exams are
much more likely to complete a college degree
on time.* Graduating in four years represents a
significant savings on the cost of college.
• Only 1 in 4 college students completes a
bachelor’s degree in 4 years.
• The average cost of college for a single year is
$20,090** for in-state schools (tuition, fees,
room/board).
*College Outcomes Comparisons by AP and Non-AP High School Experiences, The College Board, 2008
**The College Board, Trends in College Pricing, 2016
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AP : Build College
Skills and
Confidence
®
• Taking an AP course helps students build critical
thinking skills, confidence, and the essential time
management and study skills needed for college
success.
• 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.*
*2008, The College Board, The Relationship Between AP Exam Performance and College Outcomes
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AP Exams
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AP Exams
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AP Exams are administered by schools worldwide on set dates in May each
year.
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Exams are typically 2–3 hours and include:
• Multiple-choice questions
• Free-response items such as essays, problem solving, documentbased questions and oral response
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Some subjects have performance tasks completed during the school year
that factor into the final AP score.
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AP Exam Fees and Assistance:
• The exam fee for 2017 is $93 per exam.
• Assistance is available for eligible students with financial need.
• The College Board offers a $31 fee reduction per exam for eligible
students with financial need.
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Characteristics of our Successful AP Students
AP Psychology
• super engaged, good at memorizing, mature
AP Human Geography
• History class for the kids who hate history. Lots of info about
lots of things
• Don’t like traditional history classes, current event and
politically minded
AP Computer Science Principles
• Covers a wide variety of topics that set the foundation for a
computer science career: programming, networking, Internet,
computer calculations, etc.
• Engages students who enjoy problem solving, math figuring
out why things work and exploring.
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Characteristics of our Successful AP Students
AP US History
• Love history, strong readers & writers, “need to be a grinder”
AP Statistics
• The math behind research and studies
• Covers data collecting and exploring probability and statistical
inference that applies to the world.
• Students who enjoy math will like to see it applied in research
and students who enjoy reading are often successful.
AP World
• Great argumentative writer
• Kids that love to talk and have an interest bigger than US
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Characteristics of our Successful AP Students
AP Studio Art
• Creative, drawing, photography, graphic design, sculptural
AP Art History
• Student that is analytical
• Student that enjoys history and making connections through
context of historical events
• Student that enjoys learning about other cultures
• Student that enjoys debating and engaging in discussions
• Student that may not be an artist, but still wants to learn about
the arts.
AP Physics
• Positive Attitude – doesn’t give up and puts forward the effort,
need to be able to study
• Can be into computers and engineering but great for those
interested in medicine
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Characteristics of our Successful AP Students
AP Gov.
• Really government based, no history
AP Music Theory
• Unlocks the secrets of music listening, performing, analyzing,
notating and composing.
• The class engages students through listening, speaking,
reading, writing and creating.
• Students possesses a strong interest in music, but not
necessarily a performer.
AP Computer Science A
• Is a course that covers programming using Java.
• Engages students who enjoy problem solving, math, figuring
out why things work and exploring.
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Characteristics of our Successful AP Students
AP Lang.
• Willingness to develop writing stamina, 9-12 Essays a
semester, timed writings second semester
AP Bio.
• Super curious, constantly asking annoying questions, fidgety
kids, it’s okay to be scared of science
AP Calc.
• Math ability – They can ask questions and do whatever it
takes to get it.
• Might not be the best math kid, but is willing to work.
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Characteristics of our Successful AP Students
AP Chemistry
• Positive Attitude – doesn’t give up and puts forward the effort,
need to be able to study
• Science-minded
AP Lit
• Reading and writing intensive, old and new lit & willingness to
work at college level writing & reading
AP Comparative Gov.
• in-depth look at the political history, government institutions,
policy making process, social issues, & foreign policy
interactions.
• Kids you would consider a “global citizen” & are interested in
history, government, politics, & current events
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Questions +
Answers
Our AP Teachers are available in the Great Hall with
course descriptions and information about their class