Advanced Placement Honors Program Waubonsie Valley High School

Advanced Placement/ Honors Program Waubonsie Valley High School 8 th , 9 th , 10 th , and 11 th Grade Parent Informational Meeting January 17, 2012

What’s different? There will be more individual work There is work to be completed outside the school day There may be course work over the summer May have more than 1 test in a school day Higher expectations Students will need the skill of abstract reasoning Students truly need to answer the question “Are they ready? ”

Parents questions. . . Should my freshman take honors courses? ? Make your decision after you have asked yourself these questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Is my child comfortable with difficult school work ? How many activities is my child involved in? How does my child handle stress? Is my child highly organized? Is this what my child wants to do?

9 th grade Art - AP Art History English - Honors English 9 th grade Math - AP Computer Science, Honors Geometry, Honors Alg II/Trig Science - Honors Biology Social Studies - Honors World History, AP Human Geography, AP World History TEE – Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW)

10 th grade Art - AP Art History English - Honors English 10 th grade Math - Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II/Trig, Honors Math Analysis, AP Computer Science, AP Statistics Music - AP Music Theory Science - Honors Chemistry, AP Environmental Science Social Studies - AP European History, AP World History & AP Human Geography TEE – Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW), Digital Electronics (PLTW), Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW)

11 th grade Art-AP Art History Business-Honors Accounting II and Virtual Enterprises International English-AP English Language World Languages-AP’s-French, German, Spanish, Honors Chinese IV Math-Honors Alg. II/Trig, AP Statistics, Honors Math Analysis, AP Computer Science, AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC Music-AP Music Theory Science-Honors Chemistry, AP Biology, Honors Physics, AP Physics and AP Environmental Science Social Studies-AP World History, AP US History, AP Psychology, AP European History & AP Human Geography TEE - Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW), Digital Electronics (PLTW), Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW)

12 th grade Art- AP Studio Art, AP Art History Business-Honors Accounting II, Virtual Enterprises International, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics English-AP English Literature World Languages-AP French, AP German, AP Spanish, Honors Chinese IV Math-AP Statistics, Honors Math Analysis, AP Computer Science, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Calculus III Music-AP Music Theory, Wind Ensemble Honors, Varsity Singers Honors, Chamber Strings Honors Science-Honors Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics, AP Environmental Science Social Studies-AP US History, AP Government & Politics, AP Psychology, AP European History TEE - Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW), Digital Electronics (PLTW), Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW)

Advantages of the AP/Honors Program Challenging and stimulating learning environment State & National student recognition College-level work in high school Financial Benefits (college credit and/or course advancement) Enhanced College Application

Current Research Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely to complete a college degree in four years. AP course experience favorably impacts admissions decisions at 85% of selective colleges and universities. 31% of colleges and universities factor a student’s AP experience into decisions about which students will receive scholarships. More research at www. collegeboard. org/research

The AP Exam Compiled by the College Board National Exams administered in May$87 fee per exam Graded by college and high school faculty during the summer Not required - but strongly suggested Can take the exam without taking the course

The AP Exam Five Point Scale 5 (extremely well qualified for credit) 4 (well qualified for credit) 3 (qualified for credit) 2 (possibly qualified for credit) 1 (no recommendation)

Waubonsie Valley’s AP/Honor Night

Art – Katherine Steinbring AP Studio Art AP Art History

Business – Andrea Hendrickson �AP Macroeconomics �AP Microeconomics �Honors Accounting II �Virtual Enterprises International

English - Mike Dwyer AP English III (Language) AP English IV (Literature)

World Languages– Diane Olsen �AP French IV �AP German IV �AP Spanish IV �Honors Chinese IV

World Languages

Math-Molly Owles & AJ Ruopoli AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Calculus III ( U of I) AP Statistics AP Computer Science

Honors level courses in math cover. . . • Critical Thinking • Proofs and Theory • Independent Learning • Derivations and Expanded • Applications of Formulas

AP Calculus CALCULUS AB ◦ Equivalent to Calculus I in college ◦ Summer work required CALCULUS BC ◦ Equivalent to Calculus I and II in college ◦ Summer work required CALCULUS 3 (not AP but it is weighted as an Honors course) ◦ Cost of 250 dollars ◦ Equivalent to U of I Calculus 241 (possible 4 hours of college credit)

AP Statistics Full Year Course Most College Majors Need a Statistics Course A hands on experience in data collection and analysis The math behind all the “studies” you read about Summer work required

AP Computer Science �Computer Science ◦ Prerequisite: Geometry ◦ Language: Java ◦ Computer Programming (not using an existing application)

Music – Chris Dandeles AP Music Theory (10 th-12 th)

Science – Ray Hanus AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics (B & C) AP Environmental Science

Social Studies – Lorie Cristofaro The History Options AP European History AP US History AP World History

Social Studies – Lorie Cristofaro The Social Sciences AP Government and Politics AP Human Geography AP Psychology

Technology and Engineering. Andrea Hendrickson Project Lead the Way Courses �Introduction to Engineering Design �Digital Electronics �Civil Engineering and Architecture

Thank you for coming. . . To ask specific questions, please feel free to email the Department Chair or visit with the Department Representative in the atrium. Bus/FACS/TEE: Andrea Hendrickson English: Mike Dwyer/Gerry Guzaldo Math: Molly Owles/AJ Ruopoli Music and Fine Arts: Will Burck/Katherine Steinbring Science: Ray Hanus/Kristen Deguiseppe Social Studies: Lorie Cristafaro/Chris Wolak World Languages: Laura Mc. Aran/Viviana Gyori

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