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Advanced Placement/Honors Program
Waubonsie Valley High School
8th , 9th , 10th , and 11th Grade Parent Informational Meeting
January 17, 2012
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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?
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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 . . .
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Waubonsie Valley’s
AP/Honor Night
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AP Studio ArtAP Art History
Art – Katherine Steinbring
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AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics Honors Accounting II Virtual Enterprises International
Business – Andrea Hendrickson
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AP English III (Language) AP English IV (Literature)
English - Mike Dwyer
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AP French IVAP German IV AP Spanish IVHonors Chinese IV
World Languages– Diane Olsen
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World Languages
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AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCCalculus III ( U of I)AP StatisticsAP Computer Science
Math-Molly Owles & AJ Ruopoli
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• Critical Thinking• Proofs and Theory• Independent Learning• Derivations and Expanded • Applications of Formulas
Honors level courses in math cover. . .
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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
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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
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Computer Science ◦Prerequisite: Geometry ◦Language: Java◦Computer Programming (not using an
existing application)
AP Computer Science
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AP Music Theory (10th-12th)
Music – Chris Dandeles
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AP BiologyAP ChemistryAP Physics (B & C)AP Environmental Science
Science – Ray Hanus
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The History OptionsAP European HistoryAP US HistoryAP World History
Social Studies – Lorie Cristofaro
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The Social SciencesAP Government and PoliticsAP Human GeographyAP Psychology
Social Studies – Lorie Cristofaro
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Project Lead the Way Courses Introduction to Engineering DesignDigital ElectronicsCivil Engineering and Architecture
Technology and Engineering- Andrea Hendrickson
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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. . .
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Science
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English
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World Languages
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Business
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Social Studies
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Mathematics
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Music and Fine Arts