Stanhope Elmore High School One of the best

Stanhope Elmore High School One of the best high schools in Alabama

Why is SEHS one of the top schools in Alabama? US News and World Reports A+ College Ready Program National Merit Finalist ACT scores above 30 AP Scores AP Scholarship totals Student Comments

US News and World Report http: //www. usnews. com/education/best-highschools/alabama/districts/elmore-county/stanhope-elmore-highschool-132 Bronze Medallion School – only 22 out of 360 public high schools in the state of Alabama have achieved this status

A+ College Ready SEHS joined the A+ College Ready program 4 years ago AP classes prepare students for college. If they score high enough on an AP test they will receive college credit for the class We have had a tremendous increase in our AP program Over ______ qualifying scores have been made in 3 years SEHS students are excelling in college due to our AP program. Many students who did not make a qualifying AP score are still making A’s in their respective college classes.

National Merit Finalist Michael Coppa – graduationg class of 2014 1 st recipient of National Merit Finalist in the history of Elmore County Public Schools.

30 And Above Club Since the inception of the A+ College Ready Program we have had a tremendous increase in our ACT scores The ACT is a college admission test. Most major academic scholarships are based on the ACT score A score of 28+ qualifies most college students for major scholarships 2012 we had 2 students reach 30 or above 2013 we had 1 student reach 30 or above 2014 we had 6 students reach 30 or above. 1 student had a 34 and 1 student had a 33 2015 we currently have 3, but more are coming in as the year proceeds

AP Scholars Each year the College Board issues AP Scholars Recognition SEHS had 8 students receive this prestigious recognition 2014 – 4 AP Scholars 1 AP Scholar with Honors 3 AP Scholars with Distinction 2 National AP Scholars

AP Scores This past year all 4 Elmore County Public Schools participated in the AP program Stanhope Elmore had 40% of the total qualifying scores. This is by far the largest percentage of the scores among the 4 high schools. AP Economics had 100% of all qualifying AP scores AP Chemistry had 86% of all qualifying AP scores AP Calculus had 85% of all qualifying AP scores AP Biology had 44% of all qualifying AP scores AP Literature had 36% of all qualifying AP scores AP Environmental Science had 33% of all qualifying AP scores

More AP Classes This year Stanhope Elmore added AP Physics I Next year we may add AP Physics II There has been discussion of AP Statistics The problem is…. . it costs money to train AP teachers and provide resources for the students in order to be successful

Scholarship Totals Stanhope Elmore has been receiving a record number of scholarships for our students since the inception of our A+ College Ready Program 2013 - $1, 850, 000 in total scholarships 2014 - $2, 100, 000 in total scholarships 2015 – we are currently gathering our data as scholarships are being awarded

Student Comments Mallory Smith – premed major at Samford

How Stanhope Elmore positively affects the Millbrook Community Having nationally recognized schools will be a major factor in drawing businesses and families to the Millbrook Community. With Maxwell AFB nearby, more military families will be attracted to Millbrook increasing tax dollars. Students who graduate from Stanhope Elmore and succeed in college will benefit their hometown as they live and work postgraduation.

The students need your support AP Exams cost $91 each. Many students will be taking multiple exams in May, which will cost up to $455 We need your support to help reduce the cost of the exams for the students. We are asking for a financial donation to help offset the cost of the AP Exams.