advanced placement/ honors program 8 th, 9 th, 10 th, and 11 th grade parent informational meeting...
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Advanced Placement/Honors Program
Waubonsie Valley High School
8th , 9th , 10th , and 11th Grade Parent Informational Meeting
January 17, 2012
There will be more individual work There is work to be completed outside the school
day There may be course work over the summer May have more than 1 test in a school day Higher expectations Students will need the skill of abstract reasoning Students truly need to answer the question “Are
they ready?”
What’s different?
Should my freshman take honors courses?? Make your decision after you have asked yourself these questions:
1. Is my child comfortable with difficult school work ?
2. How many activities is my child involved in?3. How does my child handle stress?4. Is my child highly organized?5. Is this what my child wants to do?
Parents questions . . .
Art - AP Art History English - Honors English 9th grade Math - AP Computer Science, Honors Geometry,
Honors Alg II/Trig Science - Honors Biology Social Studies - Honors World History, AP Human
Geography, AP World History TEE – Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW)
9th grade
Art - AP Art History English - Honors English 10th grade Math - Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II/Trig, Honors
Math Analysis, AP Computer Science, AP Statistics Music - AP Music Theory Science - Honors Chemistry, AP Environmental Science Social Studies - AP European History, AP World History &
AP Human Geography TEE – Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW), Digital
Electronics (PLTW), Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW)
10th grade
Art-AP Art History Business-Honors Accounting II and Virtual Enterprises
International English-AP English Language World Languages-AP’s-French, German, Spanish, Honors
Chinese IV Math-Honors Alg. II/Trig, AP Statistics, Honors Math Analysis,
AP Computer Science, AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC Music-AP Music Theory Science-Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, Honors
Physics, AP Physics and AP Environmental Science Social Studies-AP World History, AP US History, AP
Psychology, AP European History & AP Human Geography TEE - Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW), Digital
Electronics (PLTW), Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW)
11th grade
Art- AP Studio Art, AP Art History Business-Honors Accounting II, Virtual Enterprises
International, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics English-AP English Literature World Languages-AP French, AP German, AP Spanish, Honors
Chinese IV Math-AP Statistics, Honors Math Analysis, AP Computer
Science, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Calculus III Music-AP Music Theory, Wind Ensemble Honors, Varsity
Singers Honors, Chamber Strings Honors Science-Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP
Physics, AP Environmental Science Social Studies-AP US History, AP Government & Politics, AP
Psychology, AP European History TEE - Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW), Digital
Electronics (PLTW), Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW)
12th grade
Challenging and stimulating learning environment State & National student recognition College-level work in high school Financial Benefits (college credit and/or course
advancement) Enhanced College Application
Advantages of the AP/Honors Program
Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely to complete a college degree in four years.
AP course experience favorably impacts admissions decisions at 85% of selective colleges and universities.
31% of colleges and universities factor a student’s AP experience into decisions about which students will receive scholarships.
More research at www.collegeboard.org/research
Current Research
Compiled by the College Board National Exams administered in May- $87 fee per exam Graded by college and high school faculty during
the summer Not required - but strongly suggested Can take the exam without taking the course
The AP Exam
5 (extremely well qualified for credit)4 (well qualified for credit)3 (qualified for credit)2 (possibly qualified for credit)1 (no recommendation)
The AP Exam Five Point Scale
Waubonsie Valley’s
AP/Honor Night
AP Studio ArtAP Art History
Art – Katherine Steinbring
AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics Honors Accounting II Virtual Enterprises International
Business – Andrea Hendrickson
AP English III (Language) AP English IV (Literature)
English - Mike Dwyer
AP French IVAP German IV AP Spanish IVHonors Chinese IV
World Languages– Diane Olsen
World Languages
AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCCalculus III ( U of I)AP StatisticsAP Computer Science
Math-Molly Owles & AJ Ruopoli
• Critical Thinking• Proofs and Theory• Independent Learning• Derivations and Expanded • Applications of Formulas
Honors level courses in math cover. . .
CALCULUS AB ◦ Equivalent to Calculus I in college◦ Summer work required
CALCULUS BC◦ Equivalent to Calculus I and II in college◦ Summer work required
CALCULUS 3 (not AP but it is weighted as an Honors course)
◦ Cost of 250 dollars◦ Equivalent to U of I Calculus 241 (possible 4 hours of college credit)
AP Calculus
Full Year CourseMost College Majors Need a Statistics
CourseA hands on experience in data collection
and analysisThe math behind all the “studies” you
read aboutSummer work required
AP Statistics
Computer Science ◦Prerequisite: Geometry ◦Language: Java◦Computer Programming (not using an
existing application)
AP Computer Science
AP Music Theory (10th-12th)
Music – Chris Dandeles
AP BiologyAP ChemistryAP Physics (B & C)AP Environmental Science
Science – Ray Hanus
The History OptionsAP European HistoryAP US HistoryAP World History
Social Studies – Lorie Cristofaro
The Social SciencesAP Government and PoliticsAP Human GeographyAP Psychology
Social Studies – Lorie Cristofaro
Project Lead the Way Courses Introduction to Engineering DesignDigital ElectronicsCivil Engineering and Architecture
Technology and Engineering- Andrea Hendrickson
To ask specific questions, please feel free to email the Department Chair or visit with the Department Representative in the atrium. Bus/FACS/TEE: Andrea Hendrickson English: Mike Dwyer/Gerry Guzaldo Math: Molly Owles/AJ Ruopoli Music and Fine Arts: Will Burck/Katherine Steinbring Science: Ray Hanus/Kristen Deguiseppe Social Studies: Lorie Cristafaro/Chris Wolak World Languages: Laura McAran/Viviana Gyori
Thank you for coming. . .
Science
English
World Languages
Business
Social Studies
Mathematics
Music and Fine Arts