Woodstock High SchoolAP / Honors Program

January 8, 2013

8:10 p.m.

Woodstock High School Auditorium

WHS AP / Honors Program

What is an Honors Class? Page 5 Offered mostly at underclass level

What is an Advanced Placement (AP) class? National curriculum administrated and

governed by the College Board (SAT) Becoming the “gold standard” for a rigorous

high school experience

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Are AP/Honors classes important?

A rigorous high school curriculum is primary predictor of college success. The courses taken are a higher indicator of success than are gender, race, socio-economic status, or any other factor.

Local angle from our graduates

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Measure us by our accomplishments—not our intentions.

The number of Blue Streaks taking at least one has tripled from 2005 to 2012.

43% of seniors took at least one AP course. The 957 students at WHS last year earned 126 more total AP

points than 1963 students did in 2005-06. 150 students took at least one AP test in 2012 and earned a

school-wide 3.18 average (1-5 scale). Economically-disadvantaged and minority student participation

has risen dramatically. 1.19 Newsweek Power Factor (255 tests/215 seniors). 186 students earned a 3 or higher on their AP test. If honored,

that would equal $255,750 in savings for families when calculated at $1,375 for 3 credit hours at NIU.

WHS AP / Honors Program

Did you know?

D200 offers as many AP classes as any high school in McHenry County!

22 AP classes will be offered in 2013-2014

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What courses are available? The Curriculum Guide describes every course

taught at the high school level as well as the sequence of each department.

AP Courses, page 4 College & Career Prep vs. AP/Honors, pg. 5 Articulated and Dual Credit with MCC, pg. 6-7 Departmental options are shown (English on

page 62-63)

AP / Honors Choices for Freshmen

Art None

Career/Tech. Introduction to Engineering Design (IED), Principles of Engineering (POE)

English Freshman English H

Math Integrated Geometry H

Music None

Science Biology H, DL Biology H

Social Studies Geography H

World Lang. Vistas del mundo hispano

AP / Honors Choices for Sophomores

Art AP Art History

Career/Tech. Introduction to Engineering Design (IED), Principles of Engineering (POE), Digital Electronics (DE),

English Grammar/Composition H, Sophomore Literature and Composition H

Math Integrated Geometry H, Algebra II H

Music AP Music Theory

Science Biology H, Chemistry H

Social Studies AP European History

World Lang. Vistas del mundo hispano I and II

AP / Honors Choices for Juniors

Art AP Art History, AP Studio Art

Career/Tech. Accounting II, CEA (Civil Engineering & Architecture), (Introduction to Engineering Design (IED), Principles of Engineering (POE), Digital Electronics (DE), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), Civil Engineering & Architecture, Engineering Design and Development

English AP Language and Composition

Math Algebra II H, Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry H

AP / Honors Choices for Juniors (cont.)

Music AP Music Theory, Varsity Band H, Varsity Choir H

Physical Education

Strength and Conditioning Principles H, PE & Lifeguard Training, Strength and Training I & II

Science Chemistry H, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Physics H

Social Studies AP US History, AP European History, AP Psychology

World Lang. Chinese III H, French III H, German III H, Spanish III H, Vistas del mundo hispano I & II, AP Spanish Literature

AP / Honors Choices for Seniors

Art AP Art History, AP Studio Art

Career/Tech. Accounting II, Introduction to Engineering Design (IED), Principles of Engineering (POE), Digital Electronics (DE), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), Civil Engineering/Architecture (CEA), Engineering Design and Development (EDD)

English AP English Literature and Composition, AP Language and Composition

Math Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry H, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC

AP / Honors Choices for Seniors (cont.)

Music AP Music Theory, Varsity Band H,

Varsity Choir H

Physical Education

Strength and Conditioning Principles H, PE & Lifeguard Training, Strength and Training I & II

Science AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics, Physics H

Social Studies AP US History, AP European History, AP Psychology

World Lang. Chinese III H, French III H, German III H, Spanish III H, AP Chinese, AP French, AP German, AP Spanish

WHS AP / Honors Program

Cum Laude Graduate Award Meet/Exceed on the PSAE or show growth Participate in sport, club, or activity Demonstrate community involvement Earn at least 260 credits Earn a 2.50 GPA or higher Be a good citizen Maintain a 95% attendance rate during both

junior and senior years Complete AP or capstone class

What are the capstone classes?

See page 12 of the Curriculum Guide.

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AP Diploma

Recognizes students for their efforts in taking both AP classes and exams at WHS

Honors students at the graduation ceremony as well as the Senior Awards Assembly

Began with the Class of 2009 when 17 students earned the award

19 members of the Class of 2010 earned the award 10 members of the Class of 2011 earned the award 13 members of the Class of 2012 earned the award Requirements

Take 5 or more AP classes and the corresponding exams

Earn a B- or higher in all AP classes taken

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WHS AP Business Partners AP tests cost $87 each: $13 deposit + $74. Courses to be paid for are yet to be

determined. If you know of a potential sponsor, please

reach Mr. Tafoya. Over $15,000 has been donated to WHS by

local businesses and families.

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WHS AP Partners

Recommendation Process

Recommendations have been provided to every student

Overrides What if it doesn’t work? Level changes during the school year?

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Break-out Sessions (2nd Floor) Learn from the teachers about the courses,

the expectations, and the options available. Teachers will be in these locations until 8:30 to

answer any questions you may have.

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Art in D263 Business in B233 Driver’s Ed/PE in Aud. English in B234 Family/Con.Sci. in B133 Industrial Tech in D178

Math in B221 Music in E293 Project Lead the Way in

D267 Science in B223 Social Studies in A219 World Languages in

LRC

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Guidance staff and administrators will be available during the break-out sessions as well as after the sessions are over.

Thanks for coming!

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Breakout Locations Art—D263 English—B234 Math—B221 Music—E293 PE—E285 PLTW—D267 Science—B229 Social Studies—A219 World Languages—LRC