Prepare, Inspire, Connect Wheaton High School Advanced Placement Parent Night Purposes

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Wheaton High School

Advanced Placement

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The #1 predictor for college graduation is the number of Honors and

AP courses completed in high school.

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No AP One AP Two+ AP

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What is Different in AP?

• Students are asked to read and write more

• Students must learn to evaluate and critically analyze material

• Similar to first year college courses

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AP® Students need to:

• Make the AP course their #1 priority.

• Establish a daily study schedule.

• Review class notes nightly.

• Complete all assignments prior to class.

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When Parents Are Involved:• Students achieve more.

• Students are more involved in their education.

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How You Can Help

• Offer study support daily

• Make sure students devote proper time to reading and studying (1 hour per AP class).

• No distractions (TV, Computer, Music)• Daily, quiet area to study.

• Continue to provide• Stress Relief• Encouragement • Talk to your child about being successful in

school.

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AP® Examinations

• Administered in May

• Three hours long

• Made up of multiple-choice and free-response questions

• Grades range from 1 to 5

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?Jeanne_T_Salvado@mcpsmd.org

Prepare,Inspire,Connect Resources

1. Websites www.collegeboard.comwww.apcentral.collegeboard.com

2. Teachers

3. Review Book

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Education is a journey, not a destination.