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AP/Pre-AP Program

AP/Pre-AP Program. Los Lunas High School. The Basics. Advanced Placement Program (AP) courses are college-level courses offered in high school. AP courses reflect what is taught in top introductory college courses.

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AP/Pre-AP Program

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  1. AP/Pre-AP Program Los Lunas High School

  2. The Basics Advanced Placement Program (AP) courses are college-level courses offered in high school. AP courses reflect what is taught in top introductory college courses. At the end of course, students are expected to take AP Exams (paid for by the student) – standardized exams that measure how well students have mastered college-level course work. Students who pass AP Exams can earn credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college.

  3. AP Helps Students graduate on time… Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a college degree on time. Only one in four students who enter college complete a bachelor’s degree in four years.* A recent study** showed that students taking AP courses and exams were much more likely to earn a college degree in four years. For example, AP English Literature students had four-year college graduation rates that were 62% higher than students that had not taken AP English Literature.

  4. What are ap courses like? AP courses demand more of students than regular courses. Classes tend to be fast-paced and cover more material than typical high school classes. More time, inside and outside of the classroom, is required to complete lessons, assignments and homework. Many AP courses require summer reading.

  5. How can families help support their students? Encourage time management Remind them to prioritize Recommend they form study groups Designate specific areas for homework and studying

  6. What are pre-ap courses like? The goal of Pre-AP courses is to prepare students for high academic standards and college preparation. Pre-AP courses prepare students for the challenge of AP courses. Summer reading is required in some Pre-AP courses.

  7. English III Language • English IV Literature • World History • U.S. History • Macro Economics • Government/Politics • Psychology • Art • Physics 1 • Physics 2 • Biology • Environmental Science • Chemistry • Spanish IV • Calculus AB • Statistics Los Lunas high school AP courses for 2018-2019

  8. Pre-Ap Courses for 2018-2019 English I English II Geometry Algebra II/Trigonometry Biology I

  9. English – Recommended pre-requisites: Pre-AP English I or II: Summer Reading Required Recommended: Pre-AP English with a semester grade of A or B Recommended: English I or English 8 with a semester grade of A AP English III: Summer Reading Required Recommended: Pre-AP English II with a semester grade of A or B Recommended: English II with a semester grade of A AP English IV: Summer Reading Required Recommended: AP English III with a semester grade of A or B Recommended: English III with a semester grade of A

  10. Math – Recommended pre-requisites Pre-AP Geometry: Recommended: Algebra I with a semester grade of A or B Pre-AP Algebra II/Trigonometry: Recommended: Pre-AP Geometry with a semester grade of A or B Recommended: Geometry with a semester grade of A AP Calculus AB: Recommended: Pre-Calculus with a semester grade of A or B Or Teacher Recommendation AP Statistics: Recommended: Algebra II, Math Analysis, Pre-Calculus or Calculus with a semester grade of A or B

  11. Social studies – pre-requisites AP World History: Summer Reading Required Recommended: New Mexico History with a semester grade of A or B AP U.S. History: Summer Reading Required Recommended: Pre-AP World History with a semester grade of A or B Recommended: World History with a semester grade of A AP Macro-Economics & AP Government/Politics Students must take both courses Summer Reading Required Recommended: AP U.S. History with a semester grade of A or B Recommended: U.S. History with a semester grade of A

  12. Science – recommended pre-requisites AP Biology: Science Fair Project Required Recommended: Pre AP Biology with a semester grade of A or B Recommended: Biology with a semester grade of A AP Chemistry: Science Fair Project Required Recommended: Biology & Chemistry with a semester grade of A or B Recommended: Algebra II with a semester grade of A or B AP Environmental Science: Science Fair Project Required Recommended: Pre AP Biology with a semester grade of A or B Recommended: Biology I with a semester grade of A

  13. Science – recommended pre-requisites (continued) AP Physics I: Science Fair Project Required Recommended: Algebra II with a semester grade of A or B Recommended: Biology I with a semester grade of A or B Recommended: Physics I with a semester grade of A or B AP Physics 2: Science Fair Project Required Recommended: Algebra II with a semester grade of A or B Recommended: Biology I with a semester grade of A or B Recommended: AP Physics I with semester grade of A or B

  14. Electives – Recommended pre-requisites AP Spanish IV: Summer Reading Required (Text in Spanish) Recommended: Spanish III with a semester grade of C or higher Recommended: Or Teacher Recommendation AP Art: Recommended: Art III with a semester grade of B or higher Recommended: Teacher recommendation AP Psychology: Summer Reading Required Recommended: Previous AP or Pre-AP classes

  15. Ap exam If you sign up for AP courses, you are expected to take an AP Exam. In the past, most of the fee has been covered by GearUp and the State of New Mexico. We can’t guarantee funding will be available next year. However, we will help make sure the cost is not a barrier to any student wanting to take the class or sit for the exam.

  16. Don’t forget, one of the graduation requirements is… 1 credit in one from any of the following choices: Advanced Placement AP Recommended pre-requisite courses and grades Most have summer reading or additional project requirements Pre Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) Recommended pre-requisite courses and grades Most have summer reading or additional project requirements Dual Credit High School GPA requirement to register, most have online requirement, must complete application process thought the college Distance Learning Requires counselor approval

  17. Choosing a pre-ap/ap course… Students need to make sure they are choosing a Pre-AP/Ap course for the right reasons. Student is prepared for the rigor & challenge of the courses. Student is prepared for the workload outside of class time. Student is committed to reading the required books over the summer. The last reason should be to fulfill the graduation requirement.

  18. What if I’ve changed my mind… If a student wants to get out of a Pre-AP or AP course, they need to see Mrs. Saiz or Mrs. Selisky in the front office, Room 111 or 109. Student have until April 27th to get out of a Pre-AP or AP class. After that time, students will not be able to transfer out of a Pre-AP or AP course…this includes when students pick up their schedules in August.

  19. Agreement & syllabus information Families/student need to pick up a copy of syllabus for each AP/Pre-AP course student registered. Syllabi need to be picked up in person from Ms. Selisky at the LLHS main office. The syllabus does not need to be signed and returned. Families/student will complete one agreement regardless of how many AP/Pre-AP courses they signed up for. AP/Pre-AP agreements need to be completed in person with Ms. Selisky at the LLHS main office.

  20. Thank you! We appreciate your time and commitment to helping your student.

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