1. WEHS Advanced Academics Night
AP (Advanced Placement)
I ♥ AP Calculus
December 17, 2018

2. What is AP?
AP stands for Advanced Placement. These courses are created through College Board. College Board also develops PSAT and SAT exams.
AP courses give students the chance to tackle college-level work while they’re still in high school.
Each AP course has an exam offered in May. Students must register and pay for this exam.
College credit may be awarded by earning a score of 3 or higher on the AP exam. The exams are scored 1-5.

3. AP Exam Most exams are 2-3 hours long.
The 1st part of the exam usually consists of multiple-choice questions. This part of the exam is scored on the number of questions answered correctly on a bubble sheet. You won’t receive or lose points for incorrect answers or unanswered questions.
The 2nd part of the exam usually consists of free-response questions. This part of the exam could be an essay, a solution to a problem, or a spoken response. In most cases, you’ll be writing your response in the exam booklet.
Not all exams are pencil and paper. AP Studio Art students submit portfolios of their work for review. AP Spanish, French & Music Theory have listening and speaking parts.

4. AP Exam
AP World History Exam ( )

5. What are benefits of taking AP courses?
Prepare students for college-level coursework.
Improve writing skills and problem-solving techniques.
Develop study habits necessary for college.
Show colleges your determination and academic interest.
Increase GPA (weighted points).
Potential to earn college credit.
Save money in college.
AP exam = $96 (Potential of earning at least 3 credit hours)
1 credit hour at Texas Tech University = $268
1 credit hour at the University of Texas = $483
1 credit hour at Baylor University = $1197
Grade
Tier I
Tier II
AP/DC/PAP
Regular
100
6.0
5.0 90
4.0 80
3.0

6. College Credit Policy

7. Characteristics of a Successful AP Student
Highly motivated
Willing to study
Organized
Interest/Ability in the subject area
Desire to be challenged
Ability to work at a faster pace
Good time management skills
Extracurricular activities
Volunteer service
Job

8. Student Perspective Cooper Andrews 2018 WEHS Graduate
Currently attending Texas Tech University
Studying Kinesiology/Pre-Med

9. AP Exam Registration
WISD AP Exam Pilot Program with College Board
Register and pay in the Fall for year long courses.
Additional materials and resources for the teachers and students.
Steps for : ( TBD)
Register for each AP course online through College Board (My AP).
Payment completed online through Total Registration.
$96 per exam
$144 for AP Seminar and AP Research
Reduced rate for students who qualify for the free/reduced lunch program

10. AP courses currently offered at WEHS
English
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
Math
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Science
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
AP Environmental Science
History & Social Science
AP Human Geography
AP Macroeconomics
AP Psychology
AP United States Government and Politics
AP United States History
AP World History
World Languages & Cultures
AP French Language and Culture
AP Spanish Language and Culture
Arts
AP Music Theory
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design
AP Studio Art: Drawing
AP Capstone
AP Research
AP Seminar
23 Courses

11. AP Capstone
AP Capstone is a diploma program that gives you the chance to tackle the type of in-depth, long-term research assignments you’ll do in college. It’s based on two yearlong courses, AP Seminar and AP Research, which are meant to supplement other AP courses you can take anytime in high school.
AP Seminar, which students generally take in the 11th grade, helps you develop analytic, collaboration, and presentation skills. This course is a prerequisite for AP Research, in which you’ll design, conduct, present, and defend a research-based investigation on an issue you’re interested in. This issue could be related to topics you’ve studied in other, subject-specific AP courses or topics outside of school that interest you.
The AP Capstone program gives you the chance to develop college-level academic skills and dig deep into subjects you love. It also gives you the chance to distinguish yourself to colleges through the skills and awards described above.

12. AP Numbers Wylie ISD has been named to the AP Honor Roll
Increasing access to AP coursework
Increasing the percentage of students receiving scores of 3 or higher

13. Questions? AP Coordinator Associate Principal Mandy Coers
Associate Principal
Janet Wyatt