Yorktown AP Scholars
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Yorktown AP Scholars
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YorktownAP Scholars
School Philosophy A commitment to all students
Programs addressing the needs and interests of all students
Recognition of varied interests and talents of all students
Yorktown AP Scholars Students Interested in
Challenge
Academically-capable
Motivated and Curious
College-level coursework
Aligned to national AP program
What 6 or more AP courses in Gr 10 -
12
Intensified Grade 9 coursework
Attend enrichment activities - 2/yr
Meet twice a year as a group with the coordinator for that year
Maintain B or better in all classes
Complete special project and brief reflection paper
AP Courses in Humanities English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition European History World History United States History United States Government and
Politics / Comparative Government Psychology Microeconomics/Macroeconomics
AP Math and Science Statistics Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry Environmental Science Biology Physics B Physics C Computer Science A
AP World Languages French Language and Culture Spanish Language German Language and Culture Chinese Language and Culture Latin: Vergil
AP Visual and Performing Arts Art History Studio Art 2D – Design, Drawing, or
Photo Studio Art 3D – Design or Ceramics Music Theory
Special Project One Year or Multi-Year project Content focus in one discipline
or more than one: English Math Science Social Studies The Arts World Languages
Complete by May of Grade 12
Special Project Can be completed any year
Advantage in completing before Grade 12
Includes guidance from a staff member or adult in their field of interest
Brief (2-3 pg) reflection paper after completion
Who 9th Graders who will attend
Yorktown starting in 2013-2014
Interest in Applying to and Participating in Program
Final Grades of B or higher in core courses and World Language in Grade 7 and first 2 Quarters of Grade 8
Why Opportunity to Develop Unique
Interests and Talents
Special recognition of official Yorktown AP Scholar status
Letter for college applications
May earn College Board honors (Determined by AP scores)
How Complete application
(Available online at Yorktown website or Counseling Dept)
Provide letter of recommendation from one current teacher
Complete brief essay (see application)
Attach grades to application
When Applications accepted starting
in January 2013
Must be submitted by February 15
Program begins with Freshmen in Fall 2013
www.APSVA.us/yhs
