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Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement. Dublin High School. Caroline Rubio, Counselor, A.P. Coordinator. Advanced Placement Overview. Rigorous academic program Opportunity to study and learn at the college level AP curriculum aligns with collegiate level standards

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Advanced Placement

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  1. Advanced Placement Dublin High School Caroline Rubio, Counselor, A.P. Coordinator Educational Services May 11, 2010

  2. Advanced Placement Overview • Rigorous academic program • Opportunity to study and learn at the college level • AP curriculum aligns with collegiate level standards • AP courses culminate with college level assessments developed and scored by college and university faculty Educational Services May 11, 2010

  3. Advanced Placement Exams • Each AP exam contains multiple choice questions and a free response section • AP exams enable students to demonstrate their mastery of college level course work • Strong performance on AP exams is recognized by more than 600 universities worldwide • 90% of 4 year colleges and universities in the United States grant student credit and/or placement on the basis of AP scores • Research shows that students who score 3 or higher typically experience greater academic success in college and higher education rates than their non-AP student peers. Educational Services May 11, 2010

  4. Advanced Placement – English and World Language • Advanced Placement English Language • Advanced Placement English Literature • Advanced Placement French Language • Advanced Placement Spanish Language Educational Services May 11, 2010

  5. Advanced Placement – Mathematics and Science • Advanced Placement Statistics • Advanced Placement Calculus AB/BC • Advanced Placement Physics • Advanced Placement Chemistry • Advanced Placement Biology • Advanced Placement Environmental Science Educational Services May 11, 2010

  6. Social Studies Advanced Placement • Advanced Placement European History • Advanced Placement United States History • Government and Politics • Advanced Placement Microeconomics • AP Psychology will be offered in 2011/2012. Educational Services May 11, 2010

  7. Placement in AP Courses • STAR test scores, grades, attendance, prior preparation in area of study are considerations. • AP contract • AP Test Fees: subject to change in 2010/2011, but are $86.00 per AP test this year, $5.00 for students qualifying for Free/Reduced lunch. All students in AP courses will be expected to pay appropriate fees in 2010/2011 within the first week of school. Educational Services May 11, 2010

  8. AP Courses Not Offered at DHS • Chinese Language and Culture (Students can take Chinese at CACC School on Saturdays at AVHS) • Japanese Language and Culture • German Language • Spanish Literature (We offer Spanish Language) • Latin: Vergil • Studio Art (Students may submit portfolios in consultation with Mrs. Johnson) • Music Theory • Physics B. (We offer Physics C: Mechanics and some students also prepare for Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism) • Art History • Comparative Government and Politics (We offer United States Government and Politics) • Computer Science A (May be part of Engineering pathway eventually) • Macroeconomics (Students may take this at ATDP in summer. We offer Microeconomics) • World History (European History is offered) • Human Geography Educational Services May 11,2010

  9. Data Points on 2010 AP Exams • 223 students took 445 AP tests. In 2009, 206 students took 363 AP tests • 43 students qualified for AP exam fee reductions this year, compared to 3 last year Educational Services May 11, 2010

  10. A.P. Enrollment for 2010-2011 We are offering additional sections of the following A.P. Courses: • Biology • Chemistry • English Language and Composition • Microeconomics Educational Services May 11, 2010

  11. Dublin High A.P. Scholars • Scholars 22 • Scholars with Honors 11 • Scholars with Distinction 16 • National Scholars 1 Educational Services May 11, 2010

  12. Questions??????? Educational Services May 11, 2010

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