1. STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Henry J. Kaiser High School
Student & Parent Information
& AP Pre-Registration Session
November 18, 2014
Advanced Placement Vice Principal: Janice Chen
IB Diploma Program Vice Principal: Samantha Beaudoin
AP Coordinator/Running Start HS Coordinator: Suzanne Nii
(808) ext. 2283
IB Diploma Program Coordinator: Brad Bogard
(808) ext. 2338

2. Student & Parent Information & Pre-Registration Session AGENDA
Introductions
Administrators, Teachers, Counselors
Facts About AP/IBDP/RS
What Does it Take?
What’s a Class Like?
How do I Sign-Up?

3. AP® & IBDP Instructors 2014-2015
AP Course
IBDP Course
Maryam Ayati
US History
Paul Balazs
Theory of Knowledge
Sean Barrett
Math & Info Tech in Global Society
Michael Bataluna
Music Theory
Music
Rachel Bonilla
Mathematics
Mel Cariaga
Spanish
Stephanie DaSilva
European History
Francesca DePasquale
Chemistry
Rinda Fernandes
Creativity, Action, Service
Mark Gardner
Mathematical Studies
Shino Hee
Japanese
David Higa
Geography
Scott Iwanaga
Calculus AB
Ben Lane
Literature
Joshua Lawrence
Environmental Science
Environmental Systems and Societies

4. AP® & IBDP Instructors 2014-2015
AP Course
IBDP Course
Andy Lee
Studio Art
Visual Arts
Yi Lee
Chinese
Janelle Ling
Biology
Tanya Misi
Film
Shareen Murayama
English Literature and Composition
Wade Nakamura
Chastity Nobriga
Literature
Daniel Noia
English Language and Composition
Ann Ogilvie
Elizabeth Oh
Duc Ong
Physics
Karen Ann Puu-Grubbs
US History
Satoko Ragan
Japanese
Joseph Whitford
World History
Adam Yeatts
History

5. Fast facts about AP/IBDP Exams
Advanced Placement Nationwide
IBDP Worldwide
IBDP Nationwide
Nearly 60% of U.S. high schools offer Advanced Placement Courses.
2608 schools (2014)
830 schools (2014)
2.3 million students
127,284 Year 2 students (2013)
70,568 Year 2 students (2013)
4.2 million exams
466,959 exams (2013)
165,938 exams (2009)
Advanced Placement at KHS
IB Diploma Programme at KHS
224 students enrolled in at least 1 AP class
83 IB Full Diploma Candidates
335 exams to be taken in May 2015
293 exams to be taken in May 2015
(IB Visual Arts & IB Film - no exams)

6. ASSESSMENTS AP IBDP Report card grade by AP Teacher IBDP Teacher
Exam in May – multiple choice and free-response scored nationally
External Assessments (EA)
Externally graded by IB examiners
All May exams are EAs
Multiple choice and free-response scored internationally
Certain subjects have additional EAs
Except for Studio Art – portfolio assessments
Internal Assessments (IA)
Internally assessed by teachers and externally moderated by IB examiners

7. AP
IBDP
Choose subject(s) that interest you
Comprehensive program includes 6 subject areas over two years (grades 11 & 12)
Additional requirements: Theory of Knowledge; Extended Essay; Creativity, Action, Service
End of year exam
End of SENIOR year exams

8. Fees AP
IBDP
$91 per exam
IB Registration Fee: $175/student
IB Subject Fees:
$120/subject x 6 = $720 total
Partial Shipping (IA, EA, EE): $80
Total = $975
Fee reduction for qualifying students, depending on the student’s state and funding.
Kaiser pays IB annual fee of approximately $10K

9. Students need to research their specific institution’s policies.
Most four-year colleges in the United States provide credit and/or advanced placement for qualifying scores.
The most selective institutions do not award credits for IBDP and AP courses/scores but expect students to have taken advantage of these programs.
Students need to research their specific institution’s policies.

10. How will these courses affect my grades?
All AP courses are graded on a 5 point scale.
All IBDP Higher Level (HL) courses are graded on a 5 point scale.
Running Start courses are graded on a 4 point scale.
If you receive an F or don’t take the exam(s) for any reason, you will be graded on a regular 4-point scale and your course will be reported as a “regular” course on your transcript.

11. What is RUNNING START?
statewide program that provides an opportunity for academically qualified juniors and seniors to enroll in college classes through the University of Hawaiʻi system as part of their high school coursework.
allows public high school students to attend college classes during the fall, spring, and summer while earning both high school and college credits. Currently, nine UH campuses participate in the Running Start program.

12. Running Start Considerations
All approved RS credits earned count as ELECTIVE credit only at Kaiser High School.
Not all community college credits will transfer to other 4 year universities.

13. What does it take?

14. Curiosity, creativity and commitment are key ingredients for success.
Character
Curiosity, creativity and commitment are key ingredients for success.
These may be qualities you recognize in yourself when you're working at your best, on the things you love best — like teaching yourself about what interests you, finding new ways to solve the problems in your world or proving what you can accomplish with enough practice. Not only will these qualities help you succeed in AP, AP can help you discover and build what you're capable of by challenging you to do more.

15. Academic Preparation
You don't need to be top of your class but you’ll want to make sure your choice is a GOOD FIT FOR YOU.
Some AP classes have recommended courses you should take first, and all AP courses ask that you come willing to do your best work.
To choose an AP course that's right for you, talk to a counselor or teacher about the subjects that interest you and ask about your options for learning the skills to help you succeed.
Have you taken your PSAT/NMSQT?
If you did, it can help you find the courses that are the best fit for you.
When you get your scores, use the code that they give you and go onto BigFuture on CollegeBoard to learn more about your scores.

16. Motivation, Responsibility,
&
Time Management
Think about when you've learned or accomplished something you're really passionate about.
You practice until you get it right.
You try harder when it's not easy the first time.
The effort pays off and sometimes is even fun, especially when you see how much you can do when you try.
That is the kind of commitment that is sought out and rewarded in AP classes, and will help you succeed when you move beyond high school.

17. Get real.
You don't have to wait for college to start contributing, because AP/IBDP/Running Start are college level courses.
Your school can choose from AP courses in subjects that directly connect you to what you want to do now and with your future.
They not only give you the knowledge and skills to help you at your college or university, but scoring well on the AP Exam can get you credit and placement there too.

18. Set bigger goals for yourself,
Step up.
Surprise yourself.
Set bigger goals for yourself,
and find yourself doing things you never thought possible.
By doing college-level work in high school, AP students can test themselves and take risks in a familiar setting, gaining confidence and a rewarding experience in addition to college credit and placement.
While colleges treat AP credits and scores differently, ALL colleges will make note that you have taken advantage of rigorous offerings on campus.
Colleges know what courses we offer and like to see that you have taken advantage of the most challenging courses available to you.

19. Websites apstudent.collegeboard.org ibo.org/diploma/

20. Other considerations…
Course offerings are subject to change depending on
Student interest
Master scheduling
Weighted student formula
Enrollment in AP Courses may be adjusted based on
Academic progress at the end of this school year
Teacher recommendation
See individual departments for pre-enrollment procedures.

21. Summer Work Requirements:
Other considerations…
Summer Work Requirements:
Some AP and IBDP Courses require summer work to be completed prior to the start of the school year.
Ask about what those requirements are before registering for a course.
Summer work will be available electronically in late April 2015.

22. Academic Honors diploma requirements for the Class of 2016 and on…
4 credits of Math: The 4th credit beyond Algebra 2 must be earned via a combination of the following half-credit courses (or equivalent IB math courses): Algebra 3, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Precalculus.
4 credits of Science: Of the four credits, one credit must be in Biology 1 (or equivalent IB Biology; or AP Biology courses); and the other three credits must be lab-based science credits.
Two credits minimum must be from AP/IBDP/Running Start courses (equivalent to credits for 2 college courses).

23. How do I Sign-Up?

24. IBDP Running Start How do I Sign-Up?
Students interested in IBDP should see Mr. Bogard before you leave this evening. The early application deadline has passed but students may still submit an application by Nov. 24.
Running Start
Students interested in the Running Start program should make an appointment to see their grade level counselor to begin the planning process.

25. How do I Sign-Up? AP
Meet with the AP Teacher(s) for the course(s) you are thinking about taking tonight.
Learn about course expectations
Find out about what kind of commitment it will take in order to succeed.
Review the course syllabus
Ask questions
If you and your family agree that AP is for you:
Show your teacher your completed AP Agreement form
Ask the teacher for a registration course label for your card.
Turn in the AP Agreement form and your registration card in KAP on Nov. 26.

26. Relax… There is no reason to RUSH the tables tonight.
Nothing is going to RUN OUT.
Remember, getting an AP Label does not guarantee your spot in the course.
Most importantly, you must submit your registration card on time with a complete AP Policy and Agreement form.

27. Any Questions? Thank you for coming!
You do NOT need to make final decisions tonight.
Students will be given an opportunity to get labels tomorrow during KAP Class.
Registration cards are due on Nov. 26 in KAP Class.
Counselors are available if you have any academic advising questions.
Thank you for coming!