PINELANDS REGIONAL HIGH

SCHOOLADVANCED PLACEMENT

2014

History of AP at Pinelands

The Advanced Placement Program began in the school year 1990-1991.

At that time, there was only one class running, and it took 15 years to build up the program to include 10 AP classes.

Only the top students were selected to take the AP classes, and very few took the exam and passed it at the end of the year.

We have slowly opened up the accessibility to the AP classes so that any student interested in taking this type of class can be admitted into the program.

We have also encouraged all students to take the exams.

Methodology

Begin the Year Support New AP Students and

Parents

Provide support and ongoing

communications to AP students and parent

PEP Rally Countdown to AP

Visit each classroom to talk about the

upcoming Exams and order exams

Take Exams/Get student/teacher/paren

t feedback, recruit new students,

reassess program analyze scores,

Teachers

“Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up

on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that

they can possibly be.”

~Rita Pierson

AP Classes Math & ScienceBiology~ Ms. Law

*Chemistry~ Mr. Brown

Calculus AB~ Mr. Trenelli

Calculus BC~ Mr. Trenelli

Physics~Dr. Alletto

AP Classes English & Social Studies

English Language and Composition ~ Mr. Capelli

English Literature and Composition~ Mr. Lupo

European History~ Ms. English

Macroeconomics~ Mr. Bradley

Psychology~ Ms. Mongold

US History~ Mrs. Poerner

Journey to AP Expansion

Year Number of AP students

2008 48

2009 52

2010 62

2011 101

2012 126

2013 164

2014 195

Comparative DataMath and Science

2006 2014Biology 4 23

Chemistry 5 0

Calculus AB 10 19

Calculus BC 0 6

Physics 1 6

Comparative DataEnglish and Social

Studies2006 2014

Lang and Comp 0 94

Lit and Comp 15 29

European History

6 7

Macroeconomics 6 74

Psychology 3 66

US History 8 74

5 Year Summary

Interesting information

Students may take any AP Exam that is offered without taking the class.

Students who have already graduated high school can take AP Exams

Out of the 408 exams taken this year 117 were taken by students who are economically disadvantaged.

Where are we now?

Subject Exams Taken

Art History 1

Biology 23

Calculus AB 19

Calculus BC 6

Computer Science 1

English Language 94

English Literature 29

European History 7

French Language and Culture 1

Government and Politics 1

Where are we now?

Subject Exams Taken

Macroeconomics 74

Microeconomics 3

Physics 6

Psychology 66

Spanish Language and Culture 1

United States History 74

Total 408 Exams!

2014~ Grade level Break Down

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2013-14

3rd Annual AP PEP RALLY

More sophomores taking AP classes

From 290 Exams to 408 Exams

Washington Post~ Most Challenging High School

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2014-15 School

YearPartner with SBYS to support AP students

with Stress Management techniques

Revive the AP Student Advisory Counsel

AP Fundraisers

Use social media for Communications Purposes

AP Online Ordering

Next steps…

After receiving the AP Examination Scores in July, we will reassess the program, as well as the individual class’ success.

I will be meeting with Volunteer AP teachers to have an informal Brainstorming Brunch where we will Celebrate our Success and Plan for the upcoming year.

After this meeting I will bring any building level concerns, such as the change in schedule, to the Principal.

I will also meet with the Superintendent to request policy changes if needed.

A SHARED VISION…

I believe that all students in the general population can succeed in an Advanced Placement class in High School with the proper tools:

A passionate teacher who is willing to go above and beyond the normal duties of a classroom. One who is an expert in his/her content area, but also has a passion for instilling the love of learning on their students.

The resources needed to give students the proper tools (texts, technology, facilities) in order to learn their topic

Support from the stakeholders ~the Board, Community, Parents, and the entire Staff

AP SCHOLARSstudents who receive a 3 or higher

on three or more exams

AmandaAbbott Robert Garvin

Amanda Anderson Brittany Lambert

Krystin Arcolesse Nancy Mathis

Brian Birks Catherine McLearen

Noah Cardillo Olivia Oravets

Jaime Cohalan Alfredo Ramirez

Nicole DeSimone Heather Scott

Juliarose Driscoll Austin Tooker

Aleece Errico

AP SCHOLARS with Honorstudents who receive an average score of 3.25 on all

exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams

Kylie Browne

Michael Carman

Laura Dewey

Erin McDonald

Sean Minnick

Anthony Palandro

Avery Wilson

AP SCHOLARS with Distinctionstudents who receive an average score of 3.5 on all exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these

exams

Elizabeth Nicole Blake

Lucas Boyd

Matthew Johnson

Anastasia McGeoch

Aurora Pover

John Van Orden

Matthew Witbeck

Thank you!

Teachers

AP Students

Parents

Guidance Department

Dr. Blake

Mr. Normile

Dr. Stevenson

Board of Education

*Mrs. Linda Getz*

FINAL THOUGHTS

Being the Pinelands Regional AP Coordinator has been one of the most rewarding professional experiences I have had thus far. From the moment I recruit these students into the program, until graduation day, they are my students.

They know that they can come to me with ideas and concerns and I will listen and try to find a solution. Building a relationship with these students has made me a better supervisor, and has help me to focus all of my energies in the direction of producing life-long learners.