Transcript West Lowndes High School Advanced Placement 2012-2013

“FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL : PRE
AP AND AP PROGRAMS IN HIGH POVERT Y
SCHOOLS”
PARTICIPANTS WILL EXAMINE THE PRE-AP MODEL
IMPLEMENTED BY THE LOWNDES COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LEARN TO MAXIMIZE THE
BENEFITS OF INSTITUTING A PRE-AP PROGRAM
STARTING IN THE SEVENTH GRADE WHILE
MANAGING THE VARIOUS CHALLENGES.
PARTICIPANTS WILL LEAVE WITH STRATEGIES FOR
DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL PRE-AP AND AP
PROGRAMS THAT INVOLVE PARTNERS, GARNER
INSTRUCTIONAL BUY-IN AND STRENGTHEN
VERTICAL ALIGNMENT.
LOWNDES COUNTY HIGH
SCHOOL ADVANCED PLACEMENT
2013-2014
AP/PRE-AP PARENT MEETING
LCHS, 6PM
WHAT WE DO
• Parent Meetings twice a year—we will
share in the slide show what we share at
those meetings
• Vertical Teams
• Teacher Support
• Administrative Support and Collaboration
• Student Interaction—AP Ambassadors
What is AP?
Advanced Placement
“AP is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment,
passion, and hard work of students and educators from both
secondary schools and higher education.
Since 1955, the AP Program has enabled millions of students to take
college-level courses and exams, and to earn college credit or
placement while still in high school.”-Collegeboard
AP CLASSES OFFERED
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Chemistry
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
AP Physics B
AP Statistics
AP Studio Art
AP US History
AP World History
PRE-AP OFFERINGS
PRE-AP IS A RIGOROUS COURSE PREPARING
STUDENTS FOR AP COURSES AND COLLEGE.
Pre- AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II
Pre-AP Chemistry
Pre-AP Biology
Pre-AP English I and II
Pre-AP Mississippi Studies
Pre-AP Intro to World Geography
AVID
Pre-AP English 7th and 8th Grades
Pre-AP Social Studies 7th and 8th Grades
Pre-AP Science 7th and 8th Grades
Pre-AP Pre-Algebra
Pre-AP Algebra I
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU TAKE
AP AND PRE-AP CLASSES
Rigorous Courses, students more involved in class
College board trained teachers
Designed to prepare students for college
Students are required to read, write, and study
more!!
• After school enrichment offered.
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WHAT CAN AP DO FOR ME?
College credit
Save money in college
Preparation for college courses
Research shows that students who attempt at least one AP
course in high school are more likely to graduate from
college in 4 years.
AP also looks good to colleges and helps to make students
eligible for scholarships.
AVID—ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION
New program in the Lowndes County and City school district. It is
the first one of its kind in Mississippi.
4 year program at high school level with college as the main goal.
Students begin AVID in the 9th Grade
AVID elective course
Tutorials
Cornell Note Taking
Notebook
College Tours and Admissions
This class helps with all aspects of students’ readiness and getting
accepted to 4-year universities.
HOW DO I GET CREDIT FOR AP?
By passing the AP exam
Exam dates
 May 2—Chemistry; 8 am
 May 4—Calculus AB; 8 am
 May 5—AP English Lit and Comp; 8 am
 May 6—AP US History; 8 am
 May 6—Studio Art portfolios must be
Submitted by this date
 May 9—AP Biology; 8 am; Physics, 12 pm
 May 11—AP English Lang and Comp; 8 am
AP Statistics, 12 pm
 Scores range from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
EXAMPLE CREDIT AT MSU AND UNIVERSITY OF
ALABAMA
MSU Credit by Examination
University of Alabama AP Credit
SUPPORT FOR AP STUDENTS
After school enrichment for AP: AP Course tutoring, ACT prep, AP Exam
prep
AP Practice Tests
College Board Practice Tests and College Information
Exposure to college tours and career fairs throughout the school year
Mentoring program
AP Coordinator at each school
ON OCTOBER 28, THE AP SENIORS TOOK A TOUR OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI. ON NOVEMBER 4, THE AP JUNIORS
TOOK A TRIP TO TOUR MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY.
AVID STUDENTS TO MSU
OCTOBER 26, 2012
PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Represent AP Parents
5 parents from each county school who will meet bi-monthly to
discuss needs of AP
Encourage and recruit students to be a part of the AP program in
Lowndes County
Please sign up with Mrs. Lott if you are interested in being a part
of this council.
AP RESOURCES
These sites help the students prepare for the AP exams:
www.mlc.lib.ms.us
www.collegeboard.com
www.moodle.aventalearning.com
Mississippi Virtual Public School
AP Link
PRE-AP TO AP
Pre-AP starts in 7th grade.
Springboard
Students are screened and
recommended for Pre-AP and AP,
however we maintain an open door
policy
Teachers are trained by College
Board before they teach Pre-AP and
AP.
STUDENTS NEED TO LEARN TO THINK AND ACT INDEPENDENTLY
AND RESPONSIBLY.
WE AS EDUCATORS CAN HELP DEVELOP THIS UNDERSTANDING
AND SKILL SET. WE MUST TEACH OUR STUDENTS TO LEARN HOW
TO LEARN.
ONE VERY IMPORTANT THING IS THAT MIDDLE AND HIGH
SCHOOL EDUCATORS MUST WORK TOGETHER IN SUPPORT OF
STUDENTS.
VERTICAL ALIGNMENT
• Middle and
High School
teachers
meet
monthly in
subject
areas
• Vertical
Alignment
Document
• Teachers
• Meet AT
LEAST 4 times
per year.
Preferably
every month.
• Administrators
must protect
this meeting
time
• Common
planning time
is good too
WHAT GOOD IS PRE-AP?
Push
Responsibility
Expectations
Accountability
Preparation
WHAT CAN ADMINISTRATORS DO?
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Support, Support, Support
Be interactive
Take pride in AP
Put as much emphasis on
students succeeding on the
AP exam as you do on
students succeeding on the
state assessments.
SUCCESS
• Over the last 4 years we have
seen a large increase in total
AP and Pre-AP participation.
We have also seen an increase
in students scoring 3, 4, and 5
on the AP exams.
• We have a greater number of
students taking the PSAT.
• We have an open door policy
for AP and Pre-AP.
Elizabeth Lott /Megan Ruffin
AP Coordinators
Lowndes County Schools MS
[email protected]
[email protected]
662-244-4717
662-241-5070