Yorktown AP Scholars

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

Questions?Contact

Suzanne EvansAssistant Principal

(703) 228-5433suzanne.evans@apsva.us

Yorktown AP Scholars

www.APSVA.us/yhs