advanced placement opportunities
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AdvancedPlacement
OpportunitiesJunior High and High School
What is AP?
Advanced Placement
Program provided by the College Board in cooperation with local schools
Began in 1955Rigorous college-level courses offered
beginning during junior high End of course test allows students to earn
college credit while still in high school
Who can take AP classes?
Any student can enroll in AP
Just need a parent’s signature
We want students of all income levels, races and backgrounds to take AP classes
Why take AP classes? AP students perform better during
college and are more likely to complete a degree on time
Improve college admission chances—AP kids are better prepared and AP offers a standardized measure
Improve your writing and critical thinking skills
Earn college credits and save money Earn higher ACT/SAT Scores
Admission Survey says…What do admissions professionals value most?
1. Grades in All Courses (overall GPA)2. Grades in College Prep Courses (Honors, Acc, AP, IB)3. Admission Test Scores (SAT, ACT)4. Strength of Curriculum5. Essay or Writing Sample6. Counselor Recommendation7. Student’s Demonstrated Interest in the College8. Teacher Recommendation9. Class Rank10. Extracurricular Activities11. Subject Test Scores (AP, IB) Source: NACAC Admission Trends Survey, 2017-2018
Advanced Placementin Utica Community Schools
What AP courses are available?
Arts AP Art History AP Music Theory AP Studio Art: 2-D Design AP Studio Art: 3-D Design AP Studio Art: Drawing
What AP courses are available?
English AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition
What AP courses are available?History & Social Science AP Comparative Government and Politics AP European History AP Human Geography AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics AP Psychology AP United States Government and Politics AP United States History AP World History
What AP courses are available?
Math & Computer Science AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science Principles AP Statistics
What AP courses are available?
Sciences AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism AP Physics C: Mechanics AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
What AP courses are available?
World Languages & Cultures AP Chinese Language and Culture AP French Language and Culture AP German Language and Culture AP Italian Language and Culture AP Japanese Language and Culture AP Latin AP Spanish Language and Culture AP Spanish Literature and Culture
What AP courses are available?AP Capstone AP Research AP Seminar
AP Courses Offered in UCS Junior High Schools
Social Studies AP World History AP Human Geography AP Computer Science Principles (MST/CSI)
Availability at each junior high depends upon sufficient student enrollment
UCS Junior High School Accelerated, Honors, and Advanced Placement Courses 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade
English 7Accelerated English 7
English 8Accelerated English 8
English 9Honors English 9
GeographyAccelerated Geography
US HistoryAccelerated US HistoryHuman Geography Elective
World HistoryAP World HistoryAP Human Geography
Math 7Advanced Math 7Algebra I
Math 8Algebra IAccelerated Geometry
GeometryAccelerated GeometryAccelerated Algebra II
Physical Science 7 Environmental Science Physical Science C/PBiology (can take as an elective)
Exploratory Language World Language Year One World Language Year OneWorld Language Year Two
UCS Seal of Global Language
Grade Course
8th World LanguageYear 1
9th World LanguageYear 2
10th World LanguageYear 3
11th World LanguageYear 4
12th Advanced Placement World Language
Learn more at…https://apstudent.collegeboard.org
AP Test Information
Testing occurs in May each yearCost of test is currently $98Reduced cost for students who receive free
or reduced lunch at school Families can apply for free or reduced
lunch at lunchapp.com
AP Test Scoring
The final score is reported on a 5-point scale as follows: 5 = extremely well qualified 4 = well qualified 3 = qualified 2 = possibly qualified 1 = no recommendation
University A.P. Exam Score Credit for Credits Money Saved
U of M World History 5 or 4 100 Level
History 4 $2,448
U of M Human Geography 5 or 4 Geography
Departmental 3 $1,836
MSU World History
5, 4, or 32
HST 140, 150Waive Above
80
$3,856
MSU HumanGeography
5 or 43
GEO 151Waive Above
30
$1,446
Oakland WorldHistory 5 or 4 HST 2010 4 $1,719
Oakland Human Geography 5 or 4 GEO 2000 4 $1,719
Hope WorldHistory 5 or 4 HIST 208 4 $4,213
Hope HumanGeography 5 or 4 GES 100 4 $4,213
MCC World History 5,4 or 3 HIST 1500 4 $400
MCC HumanGeography 5,4 or 3 GEOG 2000 4 $400
UCS Grade Bump for AP Classes
AP Awards Available
College Board offers AP Scholar Awards, starting with students who earn a 3 or higher on 3 or more AP
Exams. These are nationally recognized awards.
The Big Question: Is it better to take the AP class and get a B or a regular
class and get an A?
The most selective colleges will say take the AP class and get an A.
Do you want your child to get into college or do you want your child to get out of college?
The most powerful predictor of college graduation is the rigor of a student’s high school curriculum.
A Better Question:
70% of college students say they would have taken higher-level or more challenging courses during high school given what they know now about the expectations of college
(SOURCE: ACHIEVE NATIONAL SURVEY 2014)
Ready for College?
Our AP Teachers Say Their Most Successful AP Students Have…Enthusiasm for the subject
area.Growth mindset.Independent Minded.Collaborative thinker!Not afraid to fail in order to
grow!
Our AP Teachers Say Their Most Successful AP Students Have…A desire to be challenged!Strong reading and writing
ability in the subject area.Organizational ability or
willingness to learn!Hard working and responsible.
What if AP is too hard for me?
Talk your current teachers and parents—see if they think you are ready
Counselors are also available to help you with decision making
Don’t be afraid to take a risk and give it a try AP courses are tough, but the pay off is worth
it!