Sanderson High SchoolFebruary 27, 2014

AP/Honors Information Night

An Honor/AP Student:Has intellectual

curiosityIs respectful of

classmates and teacher’s opinions

Has a desire to achieve

Has a desire to attend a four-year university

Is self-motivatedIs organized

Is an independent learner

Is responsible about completing tasks on-time without a reminder

Is not afraid to ask questions

Is a self-advocate

That you are an INDEPENDENT LEARNERDiscussions where you are prepared and can

actively participateNightly outside preparation whether your assigned

or notEmphasis on critical thinking skillsEmphasis on college level reading and writingPossible summer reading/assignmentsUsing your agenda to keep track of assignments and

due datesFewer assignments that have greater weight and

depthAP courses are college level with college textbooks

What should I expect if I take an

Honors or AP class?

Personal and academic growthRigorous courses look favorable for college admissionsRigorous work helps improve SAT and ACT scoresThe potential to earn college credit through AP examsStudents are exposed to college level work with high school

supportHelps ease the transition from high school to college freshmanWeighted credit for final course grade

What are the benefits of taking an Honors/AP course?

Academic Honors AP

A – 4B – 3C – 2D - 1

A – 5B – 4C – 3D - 2

A – 6B – 5C – 4D - 3

AP courses typically demand more of students than regular or honors courses.

Classes tend to be fast-paced and cover more material than typical high school classes.More time, inside and outside of the classroom, is required to complete lessons, assignments and homework.AP teachers expect their students to think critically, analyze and synthesize facts and data, weigh competing perspectives, and write clearly and persuasively.

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What Are AP Courses Like?

Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) courses are college-level courses offered in high school. AP courses reflect what is taught in top introductory college courses

At the end of course, students take AP Exams—standardized exams that measure how well students have mastered college-level course work.

Students who do well on AP Exams can earn credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college.

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The Basics

Colleges rank “Grades in college prep courses” and “Strength of curriculum” as the top two factors in the admission decision.*

85% of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admission decisions.**

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AP and College Admission“We look favorably on students who have taken AP courses. The presence of AP courses is a sign that a student has chosen to challenge him/herself.”—Admission Officer

* 2009 State of College Admission, NACAC** Unpublished institutional research, Crux Research Inc. March 2007

AP English Language & Composition

AP English Literature & Composition

AP Calculus AB/BCAP StatisticsAP US History AP Human GeographyAP PsychologyAP European History

AP Music TheoryAP Studio ArtAP BiologyAP ChemistryAP Physics IAP Physics IIAP Physics C: Electricity

& MagnetismAP Physics C: MechanicsAP Environmental

Science

AP Courses Offered at Sanderson High School in 2014-15

AP Exam fee for 2014 was $89 per exam. There may or may not be an increase for 2015 exams.

For students with financial need, the College Board provides a $22 per exam fee reduction. See CollegeBoard website for details.

AP Exam Fees

AP Exams are administered by schools worldwide on set dates each May.

Exams usually last around three hours.

Each AP Exam contains:Multiple-choice questionsFree-response questions

(essay, problem-solving, oral response)

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AP Exams

More than 3,200 colleges and universities offer credit or advanced placement for qualifying AP Exam scores. This includes more than 90 percent of four-year U.S. colleges and universities.

Credit: Students earn points toward their college degrees

Advanced placement: Students can skip introductory courses, enter higher-level classes, and/or fulfillgeneral education requirements.

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Why Take AP Exams?

31% of colleges and universities consider a student’s AP experience when making decisions about which students will receive scholarships.*

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AP Boosts Eligibility for Scholarships

“Having the AP Exam score can make the difference when it comes down to awarding precious scholarship dollars.”—Edwina Harris Hamby, former Dean of Admission, Fisk University

* Unpublished institutional research, Crux Research Inc. March 2007

A recent study* showed that students who earned a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP Exam had higher first-year college grade point averages and were more likely to return for the second year of college than non-AP students of similar ability.

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AP and College Success

*Krista Mattern, Emily Shaw, and Xinhui Xiong, “The Relationship Between AP Exam Performance and College Outcomes” (2009), The College Board.

“One of the best standard predictors of academic success at Harvard is performance on Advanced Placement Examinations.”

—William Fitzsimmons,Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, Harvard University

• All students who wish to register for an AP course must review the AP Registration Contract for SHS Students with their parents.

• The qualities and characteristics listed are strongly recommended for students to possess in order to be successful in one more AP courses.

• We want all students to understand the commitment AP courses demand.

• Students should be prepared to take any class they register for, regardless of primary or alternate choices.

Advanced Placement Registration Contract For SHS Students and Parents

For more information about AP courses and exams visit:

www.collegeboard.com/apstudents

Research potential future colleges and universities at:

www.cfnc.org

Contact your student’s counselor at: (919)881-4820

Jennifer Conley (A-E) David Donatini (M-R)Jennifer Barrow ( F-L) Brenda Young (S-Z)Leandra Carpino – Dean of Student Services

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Please feel free to rotate among all 5 breakout sessions in the order of your choice. Each session will last about 25 minutes. An announcement will be

made when it is time to move to the next session.

Room Department Course Title

121 English AP English 3AP English 4

122 Math AP StatisticsAP Calculus AB/BC

Math Analysis

195 Social Studies AP US History AP Human Geography

AP Psychology

124 & 128

130 & 132

Science AP ChemistryAP Physics

AP BiologyAP Environmental Science

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119

Electives: CTE

Electives: World Languages

Apparel and Interior DesignAcademy of Finance Project Lead the Way

Honors/AP World Languages