APAPThe Pre-AP™ and The Pre-AP™ and

Advanced Placement Advanced Placement ProgramProgram®®

It’s not just an Examination. It’s not just an Examination.

It’s not just a Course.It’s not just a Course.

It’s a Program.It’s a Program.

Keller High School Keller Independent School District Keller, Texas

Provide information that will assist parents and Provide information that will assist parents and students in making decisions about high school students in making decisions about high school course options.course options.

Apprise parents and students of the benefits of Apprise parents and students of the benefits of selecting the most challenging courses that the selecting the most challenging courses that the student can manage.student can manage.

Provide realistic expectations for students and parents Provide realistic expectations for students and parents on what to expect from Pre-AP/AP courses at Keller on what to expect from Pre-AP/AP courses at Keller HighHigh

Hear from KHS Students and Teachers about the Pre-Hear from KHS Students and Teachers about the Pre-AP/AP experience.AP/AP experience.

Goals for this PresentationGoals for this Presentation

Pre-AP™ is a set of content-specific strategies, Pre-AP™ is a set of content-specific strategies, designed by College Board, to:designed by College Board, to:

build rigorous curriculabuild rigorous curricula promote access to AP® for promote access to AP® for all studentsall students introduce skills, concepts, and assessment methodsintroduce skills, concepts, and assessment methods to prepare students for success when they take AP to prepare students for success when they take AP

and other challenging coursesand other challenging courses strengthen curriculum and increase the academic strengthen curriculum and increase the academic

challenge for challenge for all studentsall students

What is Pre-AP?What is Pre-AP?

Algebra II Pre-APAlgebra II Pre-AP Geometry Pre-APGeometry Pre-AP Pre-Calculus Pre-APPre-Calculus Pre-AP English I Pre-APEnglish I Pre-AP English II Pre-APEnglish II Pre-AP Art I Pre-APArt I Pre-AP Art II Drawing, Art II Drawing,

Painting, and Painting, and Sculpture Pre-APSculpture Pre-AP

Art III Drawing, Art III Drawing, Painting, and Painting, and Sculpture Pre-APSculpture Pre-AP

Classes offered in the Classes offered in the KHS Pre-AP Program KHS Pre-AP Program

French I/II/III Pre-APFrench I/II/III Pre-AP German I/II/III Pre-APGerman I/II/III Pre-AP Spanish I/II/III Pre-APSpanish I/II/III Pre-AP Biology Pre-APBiology Pre-AP Chemistry Pre-APChemistry Pre-AP Physics Pre-APPhysics Pre-AP World Geography Pre-World Geography Pre-

APAP Computer Science Pre-Computer Science Pre-

APAP

The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program® offers The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program® offers motivated high school students the opportunity to motivated high school students the opportunity to take challenging take challenging college-level coursescollege-level courses while in high school. These courses are taught while in high school. These courses are taught by high school teachers, who utilize course descriptions developed by high school teachers, who utilize course descriptions developed by committees of university professors and experienced AP by committees of university professors and experienced AP teachers. teachers.

Each spring, students are offered the opportunity to demonstrate Each spring, students are offered the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills on their knowledge and skills on subject specific AP Examinationssubject specific AP Examinations. .

Successful completion of an AP Exam can result in Successful completion of an AP Exam can result in college credit, college credit, advanced standing, or both,advanced standing, or both, depending on the college or university a depending on the college or university a student chooses to attend.student chooses to attend.

The Advanced Placement ProgramThe Advanced Placement Program

Calculus AB and BCCalculus AB and BC StatisticsStatistics English III (Language)English III (Language) English IV English IV

(Literature)(Literature) World HistoryWorld History US HistoryUS History GovernmentGovernment Micro/Macro Micro/Macro

EconomicsEconomics PsychologyPsychology Music TheoryMusic Theory

Classes offered in the Classes offered in the KHS AP Program KHS AP Program

BiologyBiology ChemistryChemistry Physics B and CPhysics B and C Environmental ScienceEnvironmental Science Computer ScienceComputer Science Spanish Lang and Lit.Spanish Lang and Lit. French, German and French, German and

Spanish IVSpanish IV Spanish VSpanish V Art HistoryArt History Studio 2D and 3D DesignStudio 2D and 3D Design

AP Results at KHSAP Results at KHS

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

KELLER HIGH

Total AP Students 637 620 648 623 642

Number of Exams 1307 1271 1265 1201 1262

AP Students with Scores 3+ 357 391 403 416 480

% of Total AP Students with Scores 3+

56% 63.1%

62.2%

66.8%

74.8%

GLOBAL

% of Total AP Students with Scores 3+

60.1%

61.1%

60.2%

60.2%

61.5%

Benefits of the PAP/AP ProgramBenefits of the PAP/AP Program while in High Schoolwhile in High School

★ Gain the edge in college preparationGain the edge in college preparation• Improve writing skills and sharpen problem-solving Improve writing skills and sharpen problem-solving

techniques.techniques.• Develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course Develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course

work.work.• Get a head start on exactly the sort of work you will confront Get a head start on exactly the sort of work you will confront

in college.in college.★ Stand out in the college admissions processStand out in the college admissions process

• Demonstrate maturity and readiness for college.Demonstrate maturity and readiness for college.• Show willingness to push yourself to the limit.Show willingness to push yourself to the limit.• Emphasize your commitment to academic excellence.Emphasize your commitment to academic excellence.

★ Broaden your intellectual horizonsBroaden your intellectual horizons• Explore the world from a variety of perspectives, most Explore the world from a variety of perspectives, most

importantly your own.importantly your own.• Study subjects in greater depth and detail.Study subjects in greater depth and detail.

Benefits of the AP ProgramBenefits of the AP Program while in Collegewhile in College

★ Increase your options by earning college credit or advanced standing.Increase your options by earning college credit or advanced standing.

★ Move into upper-level courses in your field of interest.Move into upper-level courses in your field of interest.

★ Pursue a double major or a BA/MA program.Pursue a double major or a BA/MA program.

★ Gain time to study or travel abroad.Gain time to study or travel abroad.

★ Save Save $$$$ on college tuition and fees. on college tuition and fees.

2013-2014 College Tuition 2013-2014 College Tuition CostsCosts

Texas A & M UniversityTexas A & M University 15 Semester 15 Semester HoursHours

$9,036$9,036

Texas State UniversityTexas State University 15 Semester 15 Semester HoursHours

$9,115$9,115

Texas Tech UniversityTexas Tech University 15 Semester 15 Semester HoursHours

$9,242$9,242

University of North University of North TexasTexas

15 Semester 15 Semester HoursHours

$9,246$9,246

University of Texas @ University of Texas @ AustinAustin

15 Semester 15 Semester HoursHours

$9,790$9,790

Baylor UniversityBaylor University 15 Semester 15 Semester HoursHours

$36,172$36,172

Abilene Christian Abilene Christian UniversityUniversity

15 Semester 15 Semester HoursHours

$28,350$28,350

Texas Christian Texas Christian UniversityUniversity

15 Semester 15 Semester HoursHours

$36,590$36,590

Source: www.CollegeForTexans.com

Frequently Asked Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestions

1.1. Are there any special qualifications Are there any special qualifications for taking a Pre-AP course?for taking a Pre-AP course?

No. Pre-AP courses are open No. Pre-AP courses are open enrollment. We do recommend that enrollment. We do recommend that students and parents make students and parents make informed decisions about engaging informed decisions about engaging in advanced academic courses.in advanced academic courses.

Factors to Consider when Factors to Consider when deciding upon Pre-AP/AP Coursesdeciding upon Pre-AP/AP Courses

•Academic Strengths

•Commitment

•Extracurricular Activities

•Family Support

•Family Academic Expectations

Frequently Asked Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestions

2.2. Can my student make a schedule change Can my student make a schedule change if he/she determines that a Pre-AP if he/she determines that a Pre-AP course is to difficult?course is to difficult?

After two weeks of attending class, After two weeks of attending class, attending regular tutorials, turning in all attending regular tutorials, turning in all assignments, retesting when assignments, retesting when appropriate, and conferencing with the appropriate, and conferencing with the teacher a request for a “SAVE” may be teacher a request for a “SAVE” may be submitted. submitted.

Comparison DATAComparison DATA

11stst Semester Regular Course Averages Semester Regular Course Averages

English

Ave.

Math Ave.

Science

Ave.

Social

Ave.

7th 86 7th 83 7th 87 7th 878th 83 8th 80 8th 80 8th 87

Eng. 181.1

8 Alg I 80 Biology79.5

7W.

Geo 80.81

Eng. 283.4

3Geomet

ry75.9

1Chemis

try79.1

2W.

Hist 81.39

Eng. 379.9

3 Alg II84.1

3 Physics79.2

4US Hist 81.99

Eng. 4 81.4 PreCal85.6

2 Govt 86.97

Econ 84.44

Comparison DATAComparison DATA

11stst Semester PreAP/AP Course Averages Semester PreAP/AP Course Averages

English

Ave.

Math Ave.

Science

Ave.

Social

Ave.

7th 93 7th 87 7th 91 7th 91

8th 918th- Alg

1 91 8th 90 8th 94

Eng. 1 84.58Geomet

ry 81.92 Biology 85.2W.

Geo 86.91

Eng. 2 83.59 Alg II 86.4Chemis

try 80.76W.

Hist 80.67

Eng. 3 84.9 PreCal 88.53 Physics 82.68US Hist 84.17

Eng. 4 89.47 Govt 86.34

Econ 88.85

Frequently Asked Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestions

3. 3. Do advanced classes have more homework Do advanced classes have more homework than standard courses?than standard courses?

Pre-AP classes may have more homework Pre-AP classes may have more homework than standard courses. These typically than standard courses. These typically require more reading, more writing, and require more reading, more writing, and more independent practice with the goal of more independent practice with the goal of developing advanced skills in those courses. developing advanced skills in those courses. You will be expected to understand You will be expected to understand concepts at a quicker pace as well concepts at a quicker pace as well understand the concepts in greater depth. understand the concepts in greater depth.

Frequently Asked Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestions

4. 4. How might taking advanced academic How might taking advanced academic courses affect my student’s grades?courses affect my student’s grades?

Advanced courses may have an effect on Advanced courses may have an effect on GPA because the standards of excellence GPA because the standards of excellence are set very high in these courses. are set very high in these courses. However, remember that participation in However, remember that participation in advanced courses has been a better advanced courses has been a better predictor of future success than GPA. We predictor of future success than GPA. We encourage parents to focus on what encourage parents to focus on what students are learning rather than the B or students are learning rather than the B or C grades they may encounter in the C grades they may encounter in the journey. journey.

What counts in college What counts in college addmissionsaddmissions

% citing “considerably important”NACAC Survey

College Admissions Officials

Introduction of PanelIntroduction of Panel

TeachersTeachers Mr. Mackey – PAP Geometry and AP Mr. Mackey – PAP Geometry and AP

CalculusCalculus Mrs. Young – PAP Biology and AP Mrs. Young – PAP Biology and AP

BiologyBiology Mrs. McLaughlin – PAP W. Geography, Mrs. McLaughlin – PAP W. Geography,

AP World History, AP European HistoryAP World History, AP European History Mrs. Lynch – AP English III (Language) Mrs. Lynch – AP English III (Language)

and Keller High GT Liaison and Keller High GT Liaison

Introduction of Student Introduction of Student PanelPanel

StudentsStudents Lauren Bowman – SeniorLauren Bowman – Senior Meghna Saha – JuniorMeghna Saha – Junior Roma Shah - FreshmanRoma Shah - Freshman Kyle Summerville – FreshmenKyle Summerville – Freshmen Brad Torpey – JuniorBrad Torpey – Junior Ashley Thompson – KHS GraduateAshley Thompson – KHS Graduate Haley Morrison – KHS GraduateHaley Morrison – KHS Graduate

Question & Answer from Question & Answer from AudienceAudience

SummarySummary

Students will encounter high quality Students will encounter high quality instruction in all courses.instruction in all courses.

The leveled courses are designed to The leveled courses are designed to best match students’ areas of interest best match students’ areas of interest and instructional level. Choose and instructional level. Choose courses based on what is best for your courses based on what is best for your student not everyone else.student not everyone else.

Seek academic challenges as the best Seek academic challenges as the best way to prepare your student for an way to prepare your student for an extended journey from adolescence to extended journey from adolescence to adulthood.adulthood.

Pre-AP / AP courses provide rigorous Pre-AP / AP courses provide rigorous learning environments. They require learning environments. They require commitment on the part of the students, commitment on the part of the students, but the combination of rigor and but the combination of rigor and commitment can have wonderful effects.commitment can have wonderful effects.

SummarySummary

PAP and AP classes are more rigorous than regular classes. They involve deeper

concentration, and more time and energy and students must meet higher

expectations. But anyone who is willing to accept the challenge and work hard can succeed in PAP and AP classes at KHS.