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INFORMATION INFORMATION NIGHTNIGHT
Stone Bridge High SchoolStone Bridge High School
What is AP?What is AP? The The Advanced PlacementAdvanced Placement ( (APAP) is a ) is a
program created by the College Board program created by the College Board offering college-level curriculum and offering college-level curriculum and examinations to high school students. examinations to high school students. American colleges often grant American colleges often grant placement and course credit to placement and course credit to students who obtain high scores above students who obtain high scores above a certain number on the examinations. a certain number on the examinations.
Why take AP courses?Why take AP courses? ConfidenceConfidence: develop better study habits, : develop better study habits,
improve your writing skills and sharpen improve your writing skills and sharpen your problem solving abilities.your problem solving abilities.
CreditCredit: Entering college with AP credits : Entering college with AP credits gives you time to move into upper-level gives you time to move into upper-level courses in your field of interest, pursue a courses in your field of interest, pursue a double major, or study/travel abroaddouble major, or study/travel abroad
College SuccessCollege Success: Research consistently : Research consistently shows that students who are successful in shows that students who are successful in AP typically experience greater academic AP typically experience greater academic success in college than similar students success in college than similar students who do not participate in AP.who do not participate in AP.
A few words from ourA few words from ourSCA students…SCA students…
First experience with First experience with APAP
BalanceBalance ConsiderationsConsiderations Reality checkReality check
BenefitsBenefits
ConsiderationsConsiderations
Work EthicWork Ethic MaturityMaturity Organizational SkillsOrganizational Skills ““Passion” for SubjectPassion” for Subject Rigorous PaceRigorous Pace Taking Initiative—Taking Initiative—
seeking assistanceseeking assistance Independent WorkIndependent Work Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning
More ConsiderationsMore Considerations
Realistic Time Realistic Time CommitmentsCommitments
BalanceBalance GradingGrading Learning CurveLearning Curve AP ExamAP Exam
Questions for students?Questions for students?for examplefor example……
How many AP’s should I take?How many AP’s should I take? How much time will I need to study How much time will I need to study
for each AP course?for each AP course? What’s the hardest AP class?What’s the hardest AP class? Is AP English Lit harder than AP Is AP English Lit harder than AP
English Language?English Language?
Breakout SessionsBreakout Sessions
English World Languages
Science Math
Social Sciences
AuditoriumStage
AP WeightingAP Weighting
1.0 added to 1.0 added to quality pointsquality points
C+ 2.3 + 1.0= 3.3C+ 2.3 + 1.0= 3.3 Exam should be Exam should be
takentaken $83 exam fee$83 exam fee
Plan of Studies
Plan of Studies Worksheet (2013-2014 Seniors)
Name: _____________________________ Current Grade: _______ ID#: ______________
Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12
Math Math Math (Math)
Science Science Science (Science)
World History/ Geography I
World History/ Geography II
U.S. History U.S. & Virginia Government
Health/P.E. 9 Health/P.E. 10
(World Language I)
(World Language II)
(World Language III or another World Language)
(Second Year of another World Language)
Total Credits
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
Diploma Requirements
Standard Diploma Advanced Studies Diploma Minimum of 22 Credits Required Credits Verified
Credits Minimum of 24 Credits Required Credits Verified Credits
English 4 2 English 4 2 History/Social Science 3 1 History/Social Science 4 2 Math 3 1 Math 4 2 Science 3 1 Science 4 2 Health & Physical Education 2 Health & Physical Education 2 World Language, Fine Arts or Career & Technical Educ. 1 World Language (3 of one or 2
each of two) 3
Electives (at least two sequential electives) 6 Fine Arts or Career &
Technical Education 1
Electives 2 *1 *1
Total 22 6 Total 24 9 *Student Selected Test
For course descriptions, access the 2013-2014 Program of Studies on the LCPS website. http://www.loudoun.k12.va.us/cms/lib4/VA01000195/Centricity/Domain/1/Program%20of%20Studies%20hs%202
013%20English.pdf
Plan of Studies Worksheet (2013-2014 Sophomores and Juniors)
Name: _____________________________ Current Grade: _______ ID#: ______________
Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12
Math Math Math (Math)
Science Science Science (Science)
World History/ Geography I
World History/ Geography II
U.S. History U.S. & Virginia Government
Health/P.E. 9 Health/P.E. 10 Personal Finance
and Economics
(World Language I)
(World Language II)
(World Language III or another World Language)
(Second Year of another World Language)
Total Credits
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
Diploma Requirements
Standard Diploma Advanced Studies Diploma Minimum of 22 Credits Required Credits Verified
Credits Minimum of 26 Credits Required Credits Verified Credits
English 4 2 English 4 2 History/Social Science 3 1 History/Social Science 4 2 Math 3 1 Math 4 2 Science 3 1 Science 4 2 Health & Physical Education 2 Health & Physical Education 2 World Language, Fine Arts or Career & Technical Educ. 2 World Language (3 of one or 2
each of two) 3
Economics Personal Finance
.5
.5 Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1
Electives (at least two sequential electives) 4
Economics Personal Finance
.5
.5
Electives 3 *1 *1
Total 22 6 Total 26 9 * Student Selected Test
For course descriptions, access the 2013-2014 Program of Studies on the LCPS website. http://www.loudoun.k12.va.us/cms/lib4/VA01000195/Centricity/Domain/1/Program%20of%20Studies%20hs%202
013%20English.pdf
High School Plan of Studies
Personal Finance & Economics
Social Sciences Social Sciences
Advanced Placement Program GoalsAdvanced Placement Program Goals InclusionInclusion Communication/Awareness of the Communication/Awareness of the
CommunityCommunity Academic Rigor: Complex, Academic Rigor: Complex,
Ambiguous, Provocative, EmotionalAmbiguous, Provocative, Emotional Preparation of StudentsPreparation of Students
World History ExaminationWorld History Examination
Three Hours and Five minutes longThree Hours and Five minutes long Section I: 70 Multiple Choice Question: Section I: 70 Multiple Choice Question:
55 minutes55 minutes Section II: Three Essays in this 130 Section II: Three Essays in this 130
minute free response section—minute free response section—compare/contrast, change over time, compare/contrast, change over time, document based question (DBQ). document based question (DBQ). Graded on a 1-9 Rubric. National Graded on a 1-9 Rubric. National average for essays usually around 3.0!average for essays usually around 3.0!
Historical Thinking Skills The AP World History curriculum emphasizes specific historical thinking skills.
Crafting Historical Arguments Crafting Historical Arguments from Historical Evidencefrom Historical Evidence
Chronological ReasoningChronological Reasoning Comparison and Comparison and
ContextualizationContextualization Historical Interpretation and Historical Interpretation and
SynthesisSynthesis
Course ThemesCourse Themes: AP World History : AP World History highlights FIVE overarching themeshighlights FIVE overarching themes
1. Interaction between Humans and 1. Interaction between Humans and EnvironmentEnvironment
2. Development and Interaction of 2. Development and Interaction of CulturesCultures
3. State Building, Expansion, and 3. State Building, Expansion, and ConflictConflict
4. Creation, Expansion, and Interaction 4. Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systemsof Economic Systems
5. Development and Transformation of 5. Development and Transformation of Social StructuresSocial Structures
Stone Bridge + AP World HistoryStone Bridge + AP World History
For the seven years the exam For the seven years the exam has been given in Loudoun has been given in Loudoun County, over 70 % of SBHS County, over 70 % of SBHS students have passed the exam students have passed the exam with a score of 3, 4, or 5. with a score of 3, 4, or 5. National average pass rate National average pass rate hovers approximately around 50-hovers approximately around 50-55 % with a low of 48%.55 % with a low of 48%.
Sample EssaysSample Essays
*Compare and contrast Han China and Imperial *Compare and contrast Han China and Imperial Rome in terms of the political control that they Rome in terms of the political control that they exercised over their respective populations.exercised over their respective populations.
*Analyze the cultural and political changes and *Analyze the cultural and political changes and continuities in ONE of the following continuities in ONE of the following civilizations during the last centuries of the civilizations during the last centuries of the classical era.classical era.
Chinese, 100 CE to 600 CEChinese, 100 CE to 600 CE
Roman, 100 CE to 600 CERoman, 100 CE to 600 CE
Indian, 300 CE to 600 CEIndian, 300 CE to 600 CE
Math ProgressionMath Progression
GeometryGeometry Students MUST have Students MUST have
a strong grasp of a strong grasp of Algebra I concepts!Algebra I concepts!
Students MUST Students MUST realize “Geometry is realize “Geometry is like a language!”… like a language!”… Students must recall Students must recall and apply and apply vocabulary!vocabulary!
Math may Math may notnot be be the passion for the the passion for the students who enroll students who enroll in this course.in this course.
Functions, Algebra, and Data Functions, Algebra, and Data AnalysisAnalysis
This course is a This course is a bridge between bridge between Algebra I and Algebra I and Algebra II.Algebra II.
Students Students looking to looking to strengthen strengthen Algebra I skills Algebra I skills should enroll.should enroll.
Algebra IIAlgebra II Students MUST Students MUST
have a strong have a strong grasp of grasp of Algebra I Algebra I concepts!concepts!
Math may Math may notnot be the passion be the passion for the students for the students who enroll in who enroll in this course.this course.
Algebra II/TrigonometryAlgebra II/Trigonometry Students MUST have a Students MUST have a
passion for mathematics passion for mathematics and be self-motivated!and be self-motivated!
Students MUST have a Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra I strong grasp of Algebra I concepts! Did students concepts! Did students earn “A”s on their earn “A”s on their midterm and final exams midterm and final exams to demonstrate long term to demonstrate long term retention/comprehension?retention/comprehension?
If a student is enrolled in If a student is enrolled in this course, he/she should this course, he/she should be enrolled in higher be enrolled in higher science courses as well.science courses as well.
This course has a common county-wide assessment.
Advanced Functions and Advanced Functions and ModelingModeling
This course is a This course is a bridge between bridge between Algebra II and Algebra II and Advanced Advanced Algebra/Precalculus.Algebra/Precalculus.
Students looking to Students looking to strengthen Algebra II strengthen Algebra II skills skills shouldshould enroll. enroll.
Students will be Students will be exposed to real exposed to real world mathematics world mathematics by completing labs.by completing labs.
Advanced Advanced Algebra/PrecalculusAlgebra/Precalculus
Students should have a Students should have a passion for passion for mathematics, a STRONG mathematics, a STRONG grasp of Algebra II grasp of Algebra II concepts, and intentions concepts, and intentions to enroll in Calculus at to enroll in Calculus at some point!some point!
Students MUST have a Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra strong grasp of Algebra II concepts! Did II concepts! Did students earn “A”s on students earn “A”s on their midterm and final their midterm and final exams to demonstrate exams to demonstrate long term long term retention/comprehensioretention/comprehension?n?
Prob Stats/Discrete MathProb Stats/Discrete Math
These courses span all These courses span all disciplines.disciplines.
Students will enhance Students will enhance creative problem solving creative problem solving ability through verbal and ability through verbal and written communication.written communication.
Students will learn to think Students will learn to think differently.differently.
Discrete Math Topics Discrete Math Topics include:include:
Code breakingCode breaking Voting MethodsVoting Methods Fair DivisionFair Division The Mathematics of The Mathematics of
ApportionmentApportionment Methods of Best Path (Traveling Methods of Best Path (Traveling
Salesman Problem)Salesman Problem) Graph TheoryGraph Theory Fractal GeometryFractal Geometry
Mathematical AnalysisMathematical Analysis Students MUST have a Students MUST have a
passion for passion for mathematics mathematics and be self-motivated!and be self-motivated!
Students MUST have a Students MUST have a strong grasp of strong grasp of Algebra II and Algebra II and Trigonometry Trigonometry concepts!concepts!
If a student is enrolled If a student is enrolled in this course, he/she in this course, he/she should be enrolled in should be enrolled in higher science higher science courses as well.courses as well. This course has a common county-
wide assessment.
Advanced Placement Calculus Advanced Placement Calculus ABAB
Students MUST have a Students MUST have a passion for mathematics passion for mathematics and be self-motivated!and be self-motivated!
Students MUST have a Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra strong grasp of Algebra and Precalculus and Precalculus concepts!concepts!
Students MUST be able to Students MUST be able to justify their solutions by justify their solutions by applying mathematical applying mathematical language.language.
If a student is enrolled in If a student is enrolled in this course, he/she this course, he/she should be enrolled in should be enrolled in higher science courses as higher science courses as well.well.
Advanced Placement Calculus BCAdvanced Placement Calculus BC
Students MUST have a Students MUST have a passion for mathematics passion for mathematics and be self-motivated!and be self-motivated!
Students MUST have a Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra strong grasp of Algebra and Precalculus concepts!and Precalculus concepts!
Students MUST be able to Students MUST be able to justify their solutions by justify their solutions by applying mathematical applying mathematical language.language.
If a student is enrolled in If a student is enrolled in this course, he/she should this course, he/she should be enrolled in higher be enrolled in higher science courses as well.science courses as well.
Multivariable CalculusMultivariable Calculus Students MUST Students MUST
have a passion have a passion
for mathematics for mathematics
andand
be self-be self-motivated!motivated!
Stone Bridge Stone Bridge maymay offer this course offer this course in 2012-2013.in 2012-2013.
Advanced Placement Advanced Placement StatisticsStatistics
This course incorporates This course incorporates a lot of reading and a lot of reading and writing as well as lab writing as well as lab applications.applications.
Students MUST be self-Students MUST be self-motivated, enjoy real-motivated, enjoy real-world applications, and world applications, and be able to reason word be able to reason word problems.problems.
Colleges report most Colleges report most majors require a stats majors require a stats class. Taking the AP can class. Taking the AP can give students credit or a give students credit or a head start.head start.
Computer Mathematics &Computer Mathematics &Advanced Placement Computer Advanced Placement Computer
Science AScience A These courses span all These courses span all
disciplines.disciplines.
Students will enhance Students will enhance creative problem solving creative problem solving ability.ability.
Students will learn to think Students will learn to think differently.differently.
These courses are These courses are beneficialbeneficialfor students pursuing for students pursuing Math, Engineering, and Math, Engineering, and Science degrees or Science degrees or careers.careers.
Math ProgressionMath Progression
AP EnglishAP English Lit. vs. Lang. Lit. vs. Lang.
READING:
Novels – 6 in totalPlays – 1-2 (Shakespeare)Poetry Selection
Skills in reading to consider effect of literarytechniques on meaning
WRITING: In class time essays Creative writing
Focus on how language contributed to meaning –
Multiple Choice Skills (reading critically)
Analysis – of form and content
Essays – formal, timed, writings
Focusing on analysis
READING:
Non-Fiction Focus 3 longer texts Various essays, speeches and letters
Focus on Rhetoric – the art of persuasion - technique
WRITING: In class time essays Writing in the various modes (Exposition, narrative, persuasive etc.)
Emphasis on Argumentation
AP Literature AP Language
Honors English Honors English Students Should:Students Should:
be able to comprehend grade-level textsbe able to comprehend grade-level texts engage in reading outside of classengage in reading outside of class command a wide range of writing command a wide range of writing
strategiesstrategies possess a spirit of inquiry, be curiouspossess a spirit of inquiry, be curious make connections between text and real make connections between text and real
lifelife apply analysis skills to new textsapply analysis skills to new texts
Honors English Honors English Students Should:Students Should:
be capable of fresh interpretations of old be capable of fresh interpretations of old textstexts
be able to develop and articulate questionsbe able to develop and articulate questions be able to adapt an assumption when be able to adapt an assumption when
confronted with new informationconfronted with new information demonstrate originality of thinkingdemonstrate originality of thinking show diligenceshow diligence be independent searchers of informationbe independent searchers of information
Honors English Honors English Students Should:Students Should:
have the ability to build on what have the ability to build on what happens in class outside of classhappens in class outside of class
be thinking at a higher analytical levelbe thinking at a higher analytical level have curiosity in the English disciplinehave curiosity in the English discipline engage in the ongoing reading of engage in the ongoing reading of
novels, blogs, nonfictionnovels, blogs, nonfiction demonstrate a willingness to writedemonstrate a willingness to write engage in deep revisionengage in deep revision
Stone Bridge High SchoolStone Bridge High School2013 AP Exam Schedule2013 AP Exam Schedule
Morning Session
7:45 AMAfternoon Session
12:45 PMMonday, May 6 Chemistry Psychology
Tuesday, May 7 Computer Science ASpanish Language
Wednesday, May 8 Calculus ABCalculus BC
Thursday, May 9 English Literature Latin
Friday, May10 English Language StatisticsStudio Art (portfolios due)
Monday, May 13 Biology Physics C: Mechanics
Tuesday, May 14 Government & Politics Government (Comparative)
French Language
Wednesday, May 15 German LanguageU.S. History
Thursday, May 16 MacroeconomicsWorld History
Microeconomics
Friday, May 17 Human Geography
