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