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The Honors/A.P. Program at Auburn Riverside High School 2012 Mr. Wright, A.P. Coordinator (253) 804-5154 tawright@auburn.wednet.edu
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What is Advanced Placement? What should you think about when planning next year?
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WHAT DO YOU DREAM OF DOING? “In four years, I hope that...” “In ten years, I hope that...”
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EXPLORE and CREATE OPPORTUNITY
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AFTER HIGH SCHOOL 1. 4 year university (private, public, proprietary) 2. 2 year university (degree/transfer) 3. Certification (1-3 year for career and technical 4. Military 5. Work
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Quality of classes GPA Extra- curricular Volunteer Personal Statement Letters of Rec. Test scores What do colleges look for?
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Colleges and scholarship use these to learn about your interests, passions, goals, and intellectual curiosity.
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Quality of classes GPA Extra- curricular Volunteer service High school focus
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POSSIBILITIES Honors/college preparatory classes Advanced Placement UW in the High School International Baccalaureate Running Start GRCC credit at ARHS (CTE classes) University summer programs
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What does ARHS offer? Honors courses College preparatory courses Running Start GRCC tech prep credit (drafting, etc.) Advanced Placement classes (20!)
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Advanced Placement “Two halves of a common enterprise”
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COURSE EXAM A.P. PROGRAM
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Advanced Placement: THE COURSE 1. College course taught in a high school classroom. 2. The class title and grade will appear on the high school transcript.
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Advanced Placement: THE EXAM Measures depth and breadth of knowledge Emphasizes quality of thinking and creativity Evaluated by college faculty
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Advanced Placement: THE EXAM Exam in May Test score reported in June Colleges will know your scores after you are 1) admitted and 2) submit your scores.
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Advanced Placement: ARHS “Two halves of a common enterprise” Chemistry Biology Physics (B & C) Human Geography European History US History US Comparative Government US Government & Politics Psychology Economics* Computer Science Studio Art (Drawing) Studio Art (Two- dimensional) Language & Composition Literature & Composition Seminar Research Calculus (AB & BC) Statistics German Spanish (UW in the HS) French* Japanese* Music theory* What is your passion?
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Advanced Placement: ARHS “Two halves of a common enterprise” Drafting/architecture Debate/competitive speaking Business Sports Choir (we have lots of them) Band Orchestra Drama Sports DECA Clubs (service and interest) TSA Electronics Sports Medicine Newspaper Journalism Yearbook And many, many more!!!! What is your passion?
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ART/GRAPHIC DESIGN Honors Jewelry, painting, sculpting AP Studio Art LAW Honors AP (focus on history, language arts) ASB/student government Debate/competitive speaking MEDICINE Honors Advanced Placement (focus on science, math, and language arts) Sports Human anatomy, sports medicine Sports Medicine Club Works at a physical therapy clinic BUSINESS & MARKETING Honors Advanced Placement Sports DECA/business & marketing Summer program @ USC
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Your MISSION: To create a high school life that... Is rigorous and challenging Explores your interests Develops “servant leadership” Provides opportunity
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A.P. Capstone Why AP Capstone? What is AP Capstone? College Board video on AP Capstone College Board video on AP Capstone AP Capstone website AP Capstone website
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A.P. Capstone Diploma 1. Take and pass 4 AP courses with a 3+ on each exam 2. Take and pass AP Seminar with a 3+ 3. Take and pass AP Research
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Where do freshmen start? Honors Language Arts 9 (1 year) A.P. Human Geography Geometry or Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry Biology (full year) in place of Science Links Spanish, German, French, or Japanese (If you want to enroll in a 4 th year/A.P. course as a senior)
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Options for the sophomore year? A.P. European History Honors Language Arts 10 or A.P. Language with teacher recommendation A.P. Chemistry, A.P. Biology, A.P. Physics Advanced Algebra or Pre-Calculus Continue with a world language course
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Junior Year / Senior Year AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Physics AP US History AP US Government AP Psychology AP Computer Science AP Studio Art AP Language & Composition AP Literature & Composition AP Calculus AP Statistics 4 th Year German, French, Spanish, Japanese
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Questions & Answers Call the school (253) 804-5154 and ask for your counselor. You may also ask for me (Mr. Wright at tawright@auburn.wednet.edu) or email me through my website. Be sure to include contact information in your email. Prevail!
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