AdvancedPlacement

OpportunitiesJunior High and High School

What is AP?

Advanced Placement

Program provided by the College Board in cooperation with local schools

Began in 1955Rigorous college-level courses offered

beginning during junior high End of course test allows students to earn

college credit while still in high school

Who can take AP classes?

Any student can enroll in AP

Just need a parent’s signature

We want students of all income levels, races and backgrounds to take AP classes

Why take AP classes? AP students perform better during

college and are more likely to complete a degree on time

Improve college admission chances—AP kids are better prepared and AP offers a standardized measure

Improve your writing and critical thinking skills

Earn college credits and save money Earn higher ACT/SAT Scores

Admission Survey says…What do admissions professionals value most?

1. Grades in All Courses (overall GPA)2. Grades in College Prep Courses (Honors, Acc, AP, IB)3. Admission Test Scores (SAT, ACT)4. Strength of Curriculum5. Essay or Writing Sample6. Counselor Recommendation7. Student’s Demonstrated Interest in the College8. Teacher Recommendation9. Class Rank10. Extracurricular Activities11. Subject Test Scores (AP, IB) Source: NACAC Admission Trends Survey, 2017-2018

Advanced Placementin Utica Community Schools

What AP courses are available?

Arts AP Art History AP Music Theory AP Studio Art: 2-D Design AP Studio Art: 3-D Design AP Studio Art: Drawing

What AP courses are available?

English AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition

What AP courses are available?History & Social Science AP Comparative Government and Politics AP European History AP Human Geography AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics AP Psychology AP United States Government and Politics AP United States History AP World History

What AP courses are available?

Math & Computer Science AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science Principles AP Statistics

What AP courses are available?

Sciences AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism AP Physics C: Mechanics AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based

What AP courses are available?

World Languages & Cultures AP Chinese Language and Culture AP French Language and Culture AP German Language and Culture AP Italian Language and Culture AP Japanese Language and Culture AP Latin AP Spanish Language and Culture AP Spanish Literature and Culture

What AP courses are available?AP Capstone AP Research AP Seminar

AP Courses Offered in UCS Junior High Schools

Social Studies AP World History AP Human Geography AP Computer Science Principles (MST/CSI)

Availability at each junior high depends upon sufficient student enrollment

UCS Junior High School Accelerated, Honors, and Advanced Placement Courses 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade

English 7Accelerated English 7

English 8Accelerated English 8

English 9Honors English 9

GeographyAccelerated Geography

US HistoryAccelerated US HistoryHuman Geography Elective

World HistoryAP World HistoryAP Human Geography

Math 7Advanced Math 7Algebra I

Math 8Algebra IAccelerated Geometry

GeometryAccelerated GeometryAccelerated Algebra II

Physical Science 7 Environmental Science Physical Science C/PBiology (can take as an elective)

Exploratory Language World Language Year One World Language Year OneWorld Language Year Two

UCS Seal of Global Language

Grade Course

8th World LanguageYear 1

9th World LanguageYear 2

10th World LanguageYear 3

11th World LanguageYear 4

12th Advanced Placement World Language

Learn more at…https://apstudent.collegeboard.org

AP Test Information

Testing occurs in May each yearCost of test is currently $98Reduced cost for students who receive free

or reduced lunch at school Families can apply for free or reduced

lunch at lunchapp.com

AP Test Scoring

The final score is reported on a 5-point scale as follows: 5 = extremely well qualified 4 = well qualified 3 = qualified 2 = possibly qualified 1 = no recommendation

University A.P. Exam Score Credit for Credits Money Saved

U of M World History 5 or 4 100 Level

History 4 $2,448

U of M Human Geography 5 or 4 Geography

Departmental 3 $1,836

MSU World History

5, 4, or 32

HST 140, 150Waive Above

80

$3,856

MSU HumanGeography

5 or 43

GEO 151Waive Above

30

$1,446

Oakland WorldHistory 5 or 4 HST 2010 4 $1,719

Oakland Human Geography 5 or 4 GEO 2000 4 $1,719

Hope WorldHistory 5 or 4 HIST 208 4 $4,213

Hope HumanGeography 5 or 4 GES 100 4 $4,213

MCC World History 5,4 or 3 HIST 1500 4 $400

MCC HumanGeography 5,4 or 3 GEOG 2000 4 $400

UCS Grade Bump for AP Classes

AP Awards Available

College Board offers AP Scholar Awards, starting with students who earn a 3 or higher on 3 or more AP

Exams. These are nationally recognized awards.

The Big Question: Is it better to take the AP class and get a B or a regular

class and get an A?

The most selective colleges will say take the AP class and get an A.

Do you want your child to get into college or do you want your child to get out of college?

The most powerful predictor of college graduation is the rigor of a student’s high school curriculum.

A Better Question:

70% of college students say they would have taken higher-level or more challenging courses during high school given what they know now about the expectations of college

(SOURCE: ACHIEVE NATIONAL SURVEY 2014)

Ready for College?

Our AP Teachers Say Their Most Successful AP Students Have…Enthusiasm for the subject

area.Growth mindset.Independent Minded.Collaborative thinker!Not afraid to fail in order to

grow!

Our AP Teachers Say Their Most Successful AP Students Have…A desire to be challenged!Strong reading and writing

ability in the subject area.Organizational ability or

willingness to learn!Hard working and responsible.

What if AP is too hard for me?

Talk your current teachers and parents—see if they think you are ready

Counselors are also available to help you with decision making

Don’t be afraid to take a risk and give it a try AP courses are tough, but the pay off is worth

it!