1. Welcome to AP Parent Night
Jennifer Rand, Learning Enrichment Teacher & AP Coordinator
Susan Marshall, School Counselor

2. Important Dates February 8th – Online registration opens
Reminder ☺
February 8th – Online registration opens
February 24th – AP Payment Due
Online registration closes
April 6th – AP Pre Exam Registration
Lunch periods - North Auditorium

3. Why take the AP Exam? Earn college credit and/or advanced placement Save $ For example PSU charges $601 per credit -- a 3 credit course costs is $ Important factor in college scholarship decisions Many colleges outside the US recognize AP Exam results .

4. AP at your college: PSU Admissions and AP credit College Board Other colleges AP info .

5. AP COURSE OFFERINGS Art History Latin: Vergil *Biology *Macroeconomics
Calculus AB *Microeconomics
Calculus BC Music Theory
*Chemistry Physics 1+
*Chinese Language & Culture Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
Computer Science A Physics C: Mechanics
Computer Science Principles Psychology
English Language & Composition Spanish Language
English Literature & Composition *Spanish Literature
*Environmental Science Statistics
European History Studio Art: 2-D Design
French Language Studio Art: 3-D Design
German Language Studio Art: Drawing
Government & Politics: Comparative United States History
Government & Politics: United States *World History
AP COURSE OFFERINGS

6. AP Scholars Recognition In 2016, State High had:
22 students who received the National AP Scholar Award an average grade of at least 4 on all AP exams taken, and grades of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams
60 students who received the AP Scholar with Distinction an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams
33 students who received AP Scholar with Honor an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams
41 students who received AP Scholar grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams

7. National Trends in AP Greater numbers of tests given
More tests given earlier- 9th and 10th
Selective colleges considering test scores as admissions data
National rankings see AP as evidence of college readiness

8. AP Audit Progress 11th year of implementation
Courses with AP designations were approved or renewed through audit process with the College Board.
All State High AP courses and teachers are listed on the National Register for college admissions offices.

9. AP Courses with Contracts
Economics
World History
Computer Science Principles

10. Summary of Scores and Tests
779 Tests students for 2016
252 scores of % of total
237 scores of % of total
175 scores of % of total
96 scores of % of total
19 scores of % of total

11. Handouts for Students AP Bulletin
Students can pick up this information in the North Counseling office or Learning Enrichment room.

12. How to Register Go to District Website Go to Community Education
Follow directions to register
Complete payment with credit debit card
Print registration confirmation
Attend April pre-registration session

13. Thank you… We have high expectations for 2017! .