AP Department SAC Presentation

The College Board Advanced Placement Program (AP) offers college-level courses in a high school setting

The course earns students credit for high school and can earn them college credit

Confidence Develop better study habits,

improve student’s writing skills, and sharpen their problem-solving abilities

Credit Earn college credits while still in

high school

GPA Boost AP Course give an extra 1 point

grade

College Success Students who are successful

in AP experience greater academic success in college than students who do not participate in AP courses

Marketability Show colleges that a student

can handle the work load

AP Courses Earn high school credit

Earn college credit IF final exam is passed Subject to the college

Taken in a high school setting Continued school

involvement

Very challenging University level courses More Scholarship opportunities

Dual Enrollment Earn high school credit

Earn college credit IF course is passed Not guaranteed for out-of-state

colleges

Usually taken at Valencia CC

Community college level courses

The focus of an AP classroom is not on memorization

Students will engage in intense discussions, solve problems collaboratively, and learn to write clearly and persuasively

Students will be expected to take responsibility for their own education

Students will be expected to work on material for each AP course every day outside of class

These courses are intensive and require commitment on the part of the student

The work load will prepare students for even the most challenging university-level course

Designate specific areas for homework and studying

Remind your child to prioritize classes, activities, and work commitments

Recommend that your child form a study group

Review college acceptance requirements with your child

Discuss deadlines and keep a family calendar

CURRENT AP COURSES POSSIBLE FUTURE

COURSES

• AP English Language

• AP English Literature

• AP Environmental Science

• AP European History

• AP Spanish Language

• AP American History

• AP Biology

• AP Comparative Government

• AP Psychology

• AP Spanish Literature

• AP World History