1. WHY APPX at Colonial Forge?
Advanced Placement Programs of Excellence

2. What You Get!! Diploma Seal Cord for Graduation
Complete a service learning portfolio that looks GREAT for college applications
Holds YOU accountable for continuing a rigorous program without having the option of taking a lesser load during senior year
AP Distinguished Scholars Diploma
What You Get!!

3. AP PROGRAMS OF EXCELLENCE
APDS
Advanced Placement
Distinguished Scholars
APID
Advanced Placement
International Diploma
Math/Science(STEM)
Arts, Humanities & Linguistics
Global
Studies
Renaissance Scholar
James Farmer
Sir Isaac Newton
Palmer Hayden
Thomas Jefferson

4. APS Advanced Placement Scholars
APDS
Advanced Placement Distinguished Scholars
APS
Advanced Placement Scholars
Each concentration area would require the successful completion of 6 or more AP courses and exams
4 or more from within the required core subject areas and
2 AP Capstone Diploma courses (AP Seminar & AP Research)
Each concentration area would require the successful completion of a focused service- learning portfolio completed through the AP Capstone Diploma courses.
Global Studies
STEM
Arts, Humanities & Linguistics
Renaissance Scholar

5. SCPS – AP Program of Excellence(APPX)
AP Distinguished Scholars (APDS) Concentration Areas
Courses for APPX Concentration Areas
James Farmer
Global Studies
Sir Isaac Newton
Math/Science (STEM)
Palmer Hayden
Arts, Humanities & Linguistics
Thomas Jefferson
Renaissance Scholar
Required Courses
AP World History
AP US History
AP Government /
AP Comparative Government
-OR-
AP US Government
AP Statistics
AP Calculus (AB or BC)
AP Physics
[Physics and AP Science Choice]
AP English 11
AP English 12
AP Art History
 AP Music Theory
AP World Language
AP Core English Subject
(OR)
AP Core Math Subject
AP Core Science Subject
AP Core Social Studies Subject
Required AP Capstone Courses
AP Seminar
&
AP Research
Select at least 1
AP Psychology
AP Macro Economics & AP Micro Economics
AP European History
AP Human Geography
AP Math Choice
AP Science Choice
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Computer Science
AP Social Studies Choice
AP Music Theory
AP Art 2-D
AP Art 3-D
AP Drawing
SCPS – AP Program of Excellence(APPX)

6. APS Advanced Placement Scholars
APID
Advanced Placement International Diploma
Students must successfully complete 6 or more AP courses (and exams) and earn grades of 3 or higher on at least 5 AP exams in the following content areas:
Two AP exams from TWO different languages selected from English and/or world languages
One AP exam from a global perspective (World History, Human Geography, and/or Comparative Government and Politics)
One AP exam from a science or math content areas
One (or two) additional exams(s) from any content area except English and World languages –OR- both AP Seminar and AP Research (AP Capstone Program)

7. Advanced Placement International Diploma
APID
Advanced Placement International Diploma
Students must indicate on at least one AP exam answer sheet that the results should be sent to a university outside of the United States.
Students must complete a service learning portfolio.

8. AP Capstone Program
A two-year seminar and research course that explores real-world issues while focusing on developing critical analysis, communication and investigative skills.
Two Courses-AP Seminar and AP Research are designed to complement and enhance the in-depth, discipline-specific study.
AP Capstone Diploma-Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in both the AP Capstone courses and on four additional AP exams of their choosing.
AP Seminar and Research Certificate-Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in both of the AP Capstone courses but not on the four additional AP exams.

9. APS Advanced Placement Scholars
What is a C.L.A.S.S. Porfolio?
Community Leadership And Service above Self Project
APS
Advanced Placement Scholars
A C.L.A.S.S. (Community Leadership And Service above Self) service-learning portfolio is required for all students in APPX Program.
C.L.A.S.S. can assist students in demonstrating leadership potential in their focus area, aid the student in making a difference either locally or globally, and facilitate individual student growth.

10. APS Advanced Placement Scholars
C.L.A.S.S.
Community Leadership And Service above Self Portfolio
APS
Advanced Placement Scholars
The student will complete a service-learning portfolio fulfilled through the successful completion of the AP Capstone Diploma Program in an effort to address a social issue either on the local or global level aligned with their concentration focus area.
C.L.A.S.S. will also help meet the community serive requirements for the VA Board of Education’s Excellence in Civics Education Seal and will qualify students for consideration of the President’s Volunteer Service Award.
The student will submit a summary, reflection, and portfolio of the project during the beginning of the student’s senior year.
President Volunteer Service Award
50-hour requirement…what does that include? Time on task or includes meetings, etc. 100 hours in a 12-month period may be eligible for President Volunteer Award.
If you have a group of 4 or more with more than 25 hours each, they may have group award.
Gold=250 or more in a 12-month period

11. Any Questions??

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