1. Advanced Placement Program
Sami Hayden, AP Human Geography Teacher
Patrick Ackerman, AP US History Teacher
Darren Battaglia, Dean of Students
Michelle Buyas, Counselor

2. Advanced Placement (AP) is certified, college level curriculum
Photo of AP Class (White board?)
Advanced Placement
Certified college-level curriculum and expectations
Covers what is taught in an intro college course
“AP” has meaning to all colleges
Communicates rigor to colleges
College Board Website:
College Board Website:
General AP program information
Specific course information
Exam and scoring details
College credit policies

3. AP Courses at Glencoe English: Language & Composition
Literature & Composition
Math:
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Science:
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics
Social Studies:
Human Geography
U. S. History
U. S. Government
Other:
Computer Science
Studio Art (2D & 3D)
9th and 10th Grade:

4. Students receive college credit by passing official AP exams in May
Cost is ~$75 per exam
Students on Free & Reduced Lunch pay less
No student is turned away
Students scoring a 3, 4 and 5 usually receives college credit and may help student skip introductory college courses
College Credit/Proficiency
Over 90% of 4-year colleges in the U.S. will accept a qualifying AP exam score as credit at their institution
Opportunity to move into upper-level courses faster, pursue a double major, or study abroad
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5. Grades in rigorous courses are significant college admissions factors.
Proof of course rigor
85% of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admission decisions
Even if lower grade…
Colleges rank grades in college preparatory courses and strength of curriculum as the two top factors in admissions decisions

6. What can we expect? What students can expect What parents can expect
AP Curriculum/Course Structure
Benefits of AP
AP Human Geography- 9th Grade
Questions?

7. Other resources: College Board Website: Glencoe Counseling Website
Glencoe Counseling Website