1. Glynn Academy AP Night January 17 th, 2013

2. Welcome and thank you We want to welcome and thank you for coming to learn more about the College Board Advanced Placement Program and the AP Program here at Glynn Academy. This information will be important in the coming weeks as we ask you to think about and decide what classes you need to register for, for next year at Glynn Academy.

3. What is Advanced Placement? College level courses taught in high school. There are 34 different AP classes offered by College Board and currently 21 offered by Glynn Academy. AP courses are rigorous college level courses that allow students to earn college credit by making a 3,4, or 5 on a national test administered by College Board each May. AP teachers are certified to teach courses by attending week long training classes taught by College Board.

4. Why do students enroll in AP courses? Rigor- AP courses challenge students to reach their potential and grow toward becoming independent thinkers and problem solvers. Relevance – AP courses are relevant to learners in today’s modern world. Students who take multiple AP courses begin to see how many disciplines are interwoven and they begin to understand some of the complexities of today’s global issues. Interest – AP courses expose students to content that is broader and deeper than traditional high school courses. The teachers are trained to be content specialists and deliver the curriculum in a way that calls for more than memorizing facts and figures. Students will be expected to engage in intense discussions, solve problems collaboratively, and learn to write clearly and persuasively justifying their position with evidence.

5. GPA – In Glynn County, AP courses are weighted on a 5 point scale. Students earn one “quality point” for a passing grade in the course. Admission to College-Colleges and universities look at student transcripts for evidence of challenging coursework and these students stand out in the admission process. Earn College Credit – Students passing the AP exam with a 3, 4, or 5 can earn college credit. Be forewarned not all colleges accept all AP passing scores. College Success – Studies show that students who took AP courses in high school are more likely to stay on track and finish within four years earning a Bachelors degree than students who did not attempt AP classes. AP colleges credits can also allow for students in college to move into upper level courses earlier and these students often are more likely to pursue a double major or study abroad.

6. Who should Enroll in AP? Students who are committed to: 1.learning 2.studying daily 3.have good attendance 4.good time management 5.and meet the criteria or get committee approval. Comments by Mary Belechak- AP Human Experience

7. Glynn County AP Criteria See the chart – which is also in the course catalog and registration material Grade level requirements – It is recommended that most 9 th grade students begin with one AP class and that is AP Human Geography. 10 th graders – one to three 11 th graders- one to four 12 th -one to four Prerequisites – exceeding on CRCT and EOCTs as well as some specific course prerequisites Exceptions can be made by committee of AP teacher, counselor, student, parent, and administrator.

8. AP Courses Taught at Glynn Academy English: AP English Language and Compostion-Brian Gallagher AP English Literature and Compostion – Andrea Walters

9. AP Courses Taught at Glynn Academy Foreign Languages: AP Spanish –Cheryl Delaney AP Latin- John Eye AP French –Shannon Henry

10. AP Courses Taught at Glynn Academy Mathematics: AP Statistics – Cora Warren and Mark Felton AP Calculus AB/BC- Heath Horton

11. AP Courses Taught at Glynn Academy Science: AP Environmental Science- Robin Hoy AP Biology- Deborah McKeon AP Physics – Rob Henry AP Chemistry- Jill Coss-Truelove

12. AP Courses Taught at Glynn Academy Social Studies AP Human Geography – Robert “Bob”Martin and Lorrie Etheridge AP World History – Brandon Derrick AP European History- Marion Cherne AP Psychology – Jesse Knowles AP US History – unknown at this time AP US Government and Politics – Lorrie Etheridge AP Comparative Government- Jim Davis AP Micro Economics – Marion Cherne AP Macro Economics – Darren Landinguin

13. AP Courses Taught at Glynn Academy Fine Arts: AP Art History- David Veater Thank you teachers Each teacher has a web page and you are encouraged to check out their web pages for specific information about their respective courses At this time we want you to be able to hear from some of our students Jessica Cannon Faith Singleton

14. Profile of a Successful AP Student Successfully completes prerequisite coursework and any summer assignments Exceeds on prerequisite standardized test Receives a teacher recommendation or committee override Professes interest in subject selected Demonstrates excellent study skills and habits Carefully considers time commitments Asks questions and participates in class Perseveres when faced with challenging material Asks for assistance when needed Plans and works ahead on long term projects Maintains a passing grade throughout course

15. AP Contract Required Commit to working hard and maintaining the Profile of a Successful AP Student Commit to completing the course once enrolled Encouraged to take the AP Exam in May

16. Registration – Ms. Spires 2014 Cohort Student and Parent Meeting GA Auditorium Jan. 23 6:00 -7:00 PM 2015 Cohort Student and Parent Meeting GA Auditorium Jan. 24 6:00 -7:00 PM 2014 Cohort Student and Parent Meeting GA Auditorium Jan. 29 6:00 -7:00 PM Homeroom AdvisementHomerooms Jan. 31, 20138:20 AM - 9:00 AM Feb. 4, 20132:50 PM - 3:30 PM Feb. 5, 20138:20 AM - 9:00 AM *Registration forms are due to Homeroom Advisors Feb. 5, 2013 Petition upgrade

17. Contact Information For further information please contact one of the following offices: Registrar – Julie Spires Assistant Principal of Instruction – Diann Meeks Guidance Offices: – 9 th grade – Mary Belechak – 10 th grade – Loren Dittmar – 11 th grade – Dr. Patrice Hall – 12 th grade – Angie Votsis

18. Questions? Thank you for coming and at this time we will be available for questions.