2019 - 2020 Brawley Union High School Advanced Placement Program Abraham Belellano BUHSD Testing Coordinator
What is an AP Course? 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 the course, students take AP Exams — standardized exams that measure how well students have mastered college-level course work. AP Exams are administered in May in schools worldwide, every year and usually last 3 to 4 hours. The cost per exam is $94. BUHS can help with the cost. 2
What Makes an AP Course Different? AP classes should reflect taking a University Course in rigor. Classes are more fast-paced and cover more ● material than a typical high school class. AP teachers expect their students to think critically, analyze and synthesize facts and data, weigh competing ● perspectives, and write clearly and analytically. Curriculum is set by The College Board, a mission-driven organization representing hundreds of colleges, ● responsible for the AP program and others, that connects students to college success and opportunity. STUDENTS MUST BE COMMITTED TO COMPLETING THE YEAR-LONG COURSE ● Students are expected to take the AP exam in May . ● 3
2019-20 AP Exam Dates Students should ● order alternate (late-testing) exams for exams that are scheduled for the same time. 4
2019-20 AP Exam Dates Students should ● order alternate (late-testing) exams for exams that are scheduled for the same time. 5
What are the benefits of taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes? 1. You save money on tuition At most colleges, you receive some sort of class credit for AP Exam scores of 3 and higher (exams are scored from 1-5). This credit often goes towards introductory-level college courses in the same subject area as the AP class. Even if an AP Exam costs $94, this fee is far less than the cost of taking a college course and buying a textbook. In most cases, $94 won’t even cover the cost of a used book in college. 2. You can graduate college sooner Receiving college credit for classes will enable you to graduate sooner, definitely in less than the national average. This is a huge savings, not only on tuition, but also on room and board, and living expenses. 3. The classes impress college admissions officers College admissions officers are looking for students who can handle a college curriculum. They want to see your commitment to education and the fact that you challenge yourself with AP classes definitely can make you a standout. 6
4. AP classes help develop college-level academic skills Since AP classes are more difficult than standard classes, they help you develop college-level academic skills. 5. These classes can increase your chances for college-specific merit aid Approximately 31 percent of colleges and universities will consider a student's AP coursework when making decisions about which students will receive scholarships. Students who have AP classes on their transcript impress financial aid officers—this often translates into a student receiving more free money to pay for college. 6. You will have more flexibility in college With several basic classes out of the way, you may want to add a second major or minor, take more electives, or study abroad and still graduate in four years. 7 . Demonstrate you are College and Career Ready Taking at least 2 AP Courses and passing the AP Exams is an indication that you are College and Career Ready. 7
AP Scholar Award The AP Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through AP courses and exams with the AP Scholar Awards. Although there is no monetary award, each award-winning student can view and print their certificate online, and the award is acknowledged on any AP score report that is sent to colleges after the award has been conferred. BUHS awards students patches for earning a score of 3 or higher on an AP exam. 8
AP Courses Offered at BUHS 9
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/a bout-ap/news-changes/ap-2019/su pport-students-new-online-tools# 10
Three Changes are Coming to AP in 2019-20 1.AP teachers will have access to year-round, new instructional resources that measure student progress. These resources will help students master the content and skills needed for success in the course and on the exam. 2.New streamlined registration and ordering system gives time back to AP Coordinators. 3.Exam ordering is moving from spring to fall. 11
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For more on the resources and process changes, please visit collegeboard.org/ap2019 13
Brawley Union High School has secured funds to help subsidize the cost of AP exams for students participating in the BUHS AP Program in 2019-20. We are committed to helping students who are enrolled in an AP Course take the AP Exam in May, which costs $94 per exam. 14
All students can pay $5 for ONE exam if they: 1.) Complete the full year of the AP Course, maintain a B mark or better first semester, and maintain a B mark or better second semester by April 30, 2020. (Students who drop the course are responsible for paying the full amount of $94 per exam or the cancelation fee of $40 per exam.) 2.) Complete 10 hours of outside instruction first semester and complete 10 hours of outside instruction by April 30, 2020 second semester (ie. Teacher-led Saturday or after school sessions, Albert.io, etc.). BUHS will provide the outside instruction free of charge to students. 3.) Complete a Lunch Application if we don’t have one on file. (We will inform those students who need to return this application.) 4.) Bring a signed copy of this form along with the AP Exam Order form and $5 per exam to Mrs. Cortez in the Administration Office by Wednesday, September 25th. 5.) Turn in AP Exam Subsidization Form between 4/30/20 and 5/22/20 to the Testing Office. Students Taking Multiple Exams After qualifying for the first subsidized exam, students can pay ½ price ($47.00) for every exam taken thereafter, if the student adheres to the same above mentioned qualification criteria for subsidization. 15 * Students qualifying for free or reduced lunch can pay $5 for every exam taken if the student adheres to the above mentioned qualification criteria for subsidization.
2019/20 AP Exam Order Form - DUE on or BEFORE Wednesday, 9/25/19 Student Name:____________________________ Grade:_______________ ID #:_______________ AP Class Enrolled In:____________________________ AP Teacher:____________________________ AP Class Enrolled In:____________________________ AP Teacher:____________________________ AP Class Enrolled In:____________________________ AP Teacher:____________________________ AP Class Enrolled In:____________________________ AP Teacher:____________________________ AP Class Enrolled In:____________________________ AP Teacher:____________________________ Please mark the box(es) corresponding to the exam(s) you wish to order: SPANISH LITERATURE AND CULTURE *PSYCHOLOGY *SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE *UNITED STATES HISTORY *ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE *BIOLOGY *COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES *ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION *CALCULUS AB *STATISTICS *WORLD HISTORY: MODERN If you are requesting an exam for a corresponding AP class you are not currently enrolled in you MUST be recommended by an AP teacher and have the approval of BUHS Principal. Exam Challenged:____________________________ Recommending Teacher:____________________________ Teacher Signature:____________________________ BUHS Principal Signature:____________________________ 16 *Will pay $94.00 per exam. OR *Will meet the requirements for the subsidization.
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