The PreAP Program Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School

The Pre-AP Program Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School November 29 th , 2018

Agenda • Welcome • What is Advanced Placement? • What is Pre-Advanced Placement? • Pre-Advanced Placement at MTS • Ideal Student Profile • How to Apply

The Basics • Advanced Placement Program (AP) allows motivated high school students to prepare and write university level exams while still in high school • AP courses reflect what is taught in many introductory university courses • In addition to the Ministry mandated final exam for a specific course, students may write an AP Exam - a standardized exam that measures how well students have mastered university-level course work

The Basics • Students who do well on AP Exams may earn credit and/or placement into advanced courses in university Credit: Students may earn credit toward their university degrees Advanced placement: Students may skip introductory courses and move directly into higher-level classes, and/or fulfill general education requirements

AP Statistics For May 2017 • WORLD : • • • # of countries # of high schools # of students # of exams written mean score 115 22, 169 2, 741, 000 4, 957, 000 2. 86 • CANADA : • • # of high schools # of students # of exams written mean score 705 20, 000 30, 321 3. 42 • ONTARIO : • # of high schools • # of students • # of exams written • mean score 270 5, 847 9, 317 3. 50* Data has not been finalized. * Mean scores are based on 2015 exams.

Ontario Results on AP Exams 27% = Level 5 – extremely qualified 26% = Level 4 – well qualified 25% = Level 3 – qualified 14% = Level 2 – possibly qualified 0. 8% = Level 1 – no recommendation

What are Pre-AP Courses/Programs? • Pre-AP courses/program follow the Ontario Curriculum but at the same time demand more of students than regular academic/university level high school courses • Classes are rigorous and cover more material • More time, inside and outside of the classroom, is required to complete lessons, assignments and homework

What are Pre-AP Courses/Programs? • Students are expected to think critically, analyze and synthesize facts and data, weigh competing perspectives, and write clearly and persuasively • Emphasis is on inquiry-based learning, problem solving techniques and critical thinking • Teachers at Mother Teresa are trained to help students acquire the skills, concepts and habits of mind necessary for success on AP Exams

Pre-AP Courses/Programs Offered at MTS for 2019/20 • Grade 9 - English, Mathematics, Science(biology) • Grade 10 - English, Mathematics, Science(biology) • Grade 11 - English, Mathematics, Biology • Grade 12 – English, Mathematics, Biology • Students may choose one, two or all three areas of study each year • The program is very flexible and allows for varied entry and exit points

Assessment and Evaluation • Pre-AP students complete the same expectations and final exam as students in the corresponding academic level course • Formative assessments in the course/program (assignments, tests, quizzes, etc. ) will include academic/university level and Pre-AP/AP content

Why Take Part in the Pre-AP Program? • Enrichment and academic challenge • Opportunity to learn with like-minded peers • An emphasis on 21 st century skills • Experience in university level exams, projects, writing style to be a step ahead at university • A way to stand out in the admissions process for special programs and international universities

Student Testimonials • A few of our current Pre-AP students would like to share some thoughts about their experiences in the program • Lydia * * Jolene

Student Profile • High academic achiever • Intellectually curious / A question asker • A self starter / independent learner • Well organized and good time management skills • Is enthusiastic, passionate about learning and can handle an accelerated pace • Enjoys being challenged

Registration Information • Pre-AP Application Forms will be made available as part of the MTS Registration package • Packages will be delivered to feeder-school students the 1 st week of January • For all other interested students, registration packages will be handed out at the January 9 th, 2019 MTS Open House or can be picked up in the Guidance Office after this date

Pre-AP Selection (Grade 9) • AP Selection committee will consider the following components: • Grade 8 Report Card #1 (January 2019) • Grade 8 Learning Skills • Teacher Reference and Student Reflection (on application form)

Notes • There is a $150 annual program fee per student in Grade 9 to cover the cost of resources, enrichment opportunities and professional development. • For students residing out of the MTS boundary, transportation is not guaranteed but bussing may be requested via our existing French Immersion Bus routes.

Questions?

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