PARTICIPANTS WILL EXAMINE THE PRE-AP MODEL IMPLEMENTED BY THE LOWNDES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LEARN TO MAXIMIZE THE BENEFITS OF INSTITUTING A PRE-AP PROGRAM STARTING IN THE SEVENTH GRADE WHILE MANAGING THE VARIOUS CHALLENGES. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEAVE WITH STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL PRE-AP AND AP PROGRAMS THAT INVOLVE PARTNERS, GARNER INSTRUCTIONAL BUY-IN AND STRENGTHEN VERTICAL ALIGNMENT.

PARTICIPANTS WILL EXAMINE THE PRE-AP MODEL IMPLEMENTED BY THE LOWNDES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LEARN TO MAXIMIZE THE BENEFITS OF INSTITUTING A PRE-AP PROGRAM STARTING IN THE SEVENTH GRADE WHILE MANAGING THE VARIOUS CHALLENGES. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEAVE WITH STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL PRE-AP AND AP PROGRAMS THAT INVOLVE PARTNERS, GARNER INSTRUCTIONAL BUY-IN AND STRENGTHEN VERTICAL ALIGNMENT.

“FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL : PRE AP AND AP PROGRAMS IN HIGH POVERTY SCHOOLS”

LOWNDES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCED PLACEMENT2013-2014

AP/PRE-AP PARENT MEETING

LCHS, 6PM

WHAT WE DO

• Parent Meetings twice a year—we will share in the slide show what we share at those meetings

• Vertical Teams• Teacher Support• Administrative Support and

Collaboration• Student Interaction—AP Ambassadors

What is AP?

Advanced Placement“AP is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion, and hard work of students and educators from both secondary schools and higher education. Since 1955, the AP Program has enabled millions of students to take college-level courses and exams, and to earn college credit or placement while still in high school.”-Collegeboard

AP CLASSES OFFERED

AP Biology

AP Calculus AB

AP Chemistry

AP English Language and Composition

AP English Literature and Composition

AP Physics B

AP Statistics

AP Studio Art

AP US History

AP World History

PRE-AP OFFERINGSPRE-AP IS A RIGOROUS COURSE PREPARING STUDENTS FOR AP COURSES AND COLLEGE.Pre- AP Geometry

Pre-AP Algebra II

Pre-AP Chemistry

Pre-AP Biology

Pre-AP English I and II

Pre-AP Mississippi Studies

Pre-AP Intro to World Geography

AVID

Pre-AP English 7th and 8th Grades

Pre-AP Social Studies 7th and 8th Grades

Pre-AP Science 7th and 8th Grades

Pre-AP Pre-Algebra

Pre-AP Algebra I

Pre- AP Geometry

Pre-AP Algebra II

Pre-AP Chemistry

Pre-AP Biology

Pre-AP English I and II

Pre-AP Mississippi Studies

Pre-AP Intro to World Geography

AVID

Pre-AP English 7th and 8th Grades

Pre-AP Social Studies 7th and 8th Grades

Pre-AP Science 7th and 8th Grades

Pre-AP Pre-Algebra

Pre-AP Algebra I

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU TAKE AP AND PRE-AP

CLASSES

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU TAKE AP AND PRE-AP

CLASSES• Rigorous Courses, students more

involved in class• College board trained teachers• Designed to prepare students for

college• Students are required to read, write,

and study more!!• After school enrichment offered.

• Rigorous Courses, students more involved in class

• College board trained teachers• Designed to prepare students for

college• Students are required to read, write,

and study more!!• After school enrichment offered.

WHAT CAN AP DO FOR ME?

College credit

Save money in college

Preparation for college courses

Research shows that students who attempt at least one AP course in high school are more likely to graduate from college in 4 years.

AP also looks good to colleges and helps to make students eligible for scholarships.

AVID—ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION

New program in the Lowndes County and City school district. It is the first one of its kind in Mississippi.

4 year program at high school level with college as the main goal. 

Students begin AVID in the 9th Grade

AVID elective course

Tutorials

Cornell Note Taking

Notebook

College Tours and Admissions 

This class helps with all aspects of students’ readiness and getting accepted to 4-year universities.

HOW DO I GET CREDIT FOR AP?HOW DO I GET CREDIT FOR AP?

EXAMPLE CREDIT AT MSU AND UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

MSU Credit by Examination

University of Alabama AP Credit

MSU Credit by Examination

University of Alabama AP Credit

SUPPORT FOR AP STUDENTS

After school enrichment for AP: AP Course tutoring, ACT prep, AP Exam prep

AP Practice Tests

College Board Practice Tests and College Information

Exposure to college tours and career fairs throughout the school year

Mentoring program

AP Coordinator at each school

After school enrichment for AP: AP Course tutoring, ACT prep, AP Exam prep

AP Practice Tests

College Board Practice Tests and College Information

Exposure to college tours and career fairs throughout the school year

Mentoring program

AP Coordinator at each school

ON OCTOBER 28, THE AP SENIORS TOOK A TOUR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI. ON NOVEMBER 4, THE AP JUNIORS TOOK A TRIP TO TOUR MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY.

AVID STUDENTS TO MSUOCTOBER 26, 2012

PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

Represent AP Parents5 parents from each county school

who will meet bi-monthly to discuss needs of AP

Encourage and recruit students to be a part of the AP program in Lowndes County

Please sign up with Mrs. Lott if you are interested in being a part of this council.

AP RESOURCES

These sites help the students prepare for the AP exams:

www.mlc.lib.ms.us

www.collegeboard.com

www.moodle.aventalearning.com

Mississippi Virtual Public School

AP Link

PRE-AP TO AP

Pre-AP starts in 7th grade.Springboard Students are screened and

recommended for Pre-AP and AP, however we maintain an open door policy

Teachers are trained by College Board before they teach Pre-AP and AP.

STUDENTS NEED TO LEARN TO THINK AND ACT INDEPENDENTLY AND RESPONSIBLY.

WE AS EDUCATORS CAN HELP DEVELOP THIS UNDERSTANDING AND SKILL SET. WE MUST TEACH OUR STUDENTS TO LEARN HOW TO

LEARN.

ONE VERY IMPORTANT THING IS THAT MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATORS MUST WORK TOGETHER IN SUPPORT OF

STUDENTS.

• Middle and High School teachers meet monthly in subject areas

• Vertical Alignment Document

• Teachers lesson plan together and collaborate

• Meet AT LEAST 4 times per year. Preferably every month.

• Administrators must protect this meeting time

• Common planning time is good too

VERTICAL ALIGNMENT

WHAT GOOD IS PRE-AP?

PushResponsibilityExpectations

AccountabilityPreparation

WHAT CAN ADMINISTRATORS DO?

• Support, Support, Support• Be interactive• Take pride in AP• Put as much emphasis on students succeeding on the AP exam as you do on students succeeding on the state assessments.

SUCCESS

• Over the last 4 years we have seen a large increase in total AP and Pre-AP participation. We have also seen an increase in students scoring 3, 4, and 5 on the AP exams.

• We have a greater number of students taking the PSAT.

• We have an open door policy for AP and Pre-AP.

Elizabeth Lott /Megan RuffinAP Coordinators

Lowndes County Schools MS

Elizabeth.lott@lowndes.k12.ms.usMegan.ruffin@lowndes.k12.ms.us662-244-4717662-241-5070