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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 3 What Are Advanced Placement Courses and Why should I consider? ® 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. 5 • Since 1955, the College Board’s AP Program has been delivering excellence in education to ® 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 6 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 • Which courses do you enjoy the most in school? In which subjects do you excel? • What college majors are you considering? What careers excite you? Ask your counselor or teacher the following questions: • In which AP courses at our school am I likely to do well? • Are there other courses that can help me succeed in AP or prepare for college and careers? • Have students like me taken AP? What steps do I need to take? • What is our school’s enrollment deadline? • May I speak with a student who has taken an AP course? • Are there study groups or people who can offer help if I need it? • What can I do next to help me prepare for AP? 7 Who Currently Teaches Advanced Placement Courses at Staley? ® Math AP Faculty: Steve Coult & Kristina Francis AP Calculus AP Statistics 9 Science AP Faculty: Matt Nevels & Greg Spiegel AP Biology AP Physics & Chemistry 10 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 11 English AP Faculty: Jarius Tapp Morgan Scheib AP Language AP Literature 12 Art AP Faculty: Chelle Cox AP Art Music AP Faculty: Meara Mitchell AP Music Theory 13 Business AP Faculty: Lesley Martin AP Computer Science 14 Staley High School 15 & 16 ® 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 17 • Courses available for 9th grade: • Human Geography ® 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 18 ® 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. 19 AP : The Benefits ® AP : The Rewards ® • 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 21 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 22 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 23 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 24 AP Exams ® AP Exams ® AP Exams are administered by schools worldwide on set dates in May each year. • Exams are typically 2–3 hours and include: • Multiple-choice questions • Free-response items such as essays, problem solving, documentbased questions and oral response • Some subjects have performance tasks completed during the school year that factor into the final AP score. • 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. 26 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. 27 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 28 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 29 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. 30 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. 31 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 32 Questions + Answers Our AP Teachers are available in the Great Hall with course descriptions and information about their class