A d i Pl iAcademic Planning& Curriculum Night& Curriculum Night

Total Number of AP Exams 2010 – 184 Exams 67%  Score 3 or higher 2011 – 330 Exams 63%  Score 3 or higher 2012 – 340 Exams 74%  Score 3 or higher 2013 – 360 Exams ??? 2013  360 Exams ???

Things do not happen Things are made to happenThings do not happen.  Things are made to happen.  ~ John F. Kennedy

AP Increases in 2012S di A 58% i i 3 hi h Studio Art – 58% increase in 3 or higher

English Language – 12% increase English Literature – 12% increase Biology – 51% increase Chemistry – 1st YEAR – 67% 3 or higher

Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional.  ~Roger Crawford

AP Success Continues 80% ‐ 3 or higher continue in Physics, Psychology, US History, and Global Studies

Our AP Calculus numbers have increased 50% in the last two years

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.~Hellen Keller

AP Scores and Enrollment Over 80% of our students who took an AP in the 2011‐2012 school year scored 3 or better

45% of the students in the Class of 2013 will graduate having taken at least 1 AP course

If you can dream it, you can do it!~Walt Disney

In 2012, Island Trees High School was selected as one of the

Top 800 High Schools in Americaby Newsweek Magazine!y g

Where do we go from here?Where do we go from here?

NYS Graduation RequirementsE li h 4 dit English ‐ 4 credits

Social Studies ‐ 4 credits Mathematics ‐ 3 credits Mathematics  3 credits Science ‐ 3 credits Health – ½ credit Art/Music ‐ 1 credit Physical Education ‐ 2 credits

S d L 1 dit Second Language ‐ 1 credit Electives 3.5 credits TOTAL REQUIRED ‐ 22 credits TOTAL REQUIRED  22 credits

Regents vs. Advanced Regents g gDiplomas

( ) REGENTS DIPLOMA (5 Required Regents Exams)1. English Language Arts

Gl b l Hi t2. Global History3. U.S. History & Government4 Math (1)4. Math (1)5. Science (1)

The passing standard is 65

Regents vs. Advanced Regentsg gDiplomas

REGENTS DIPLOMA WITH ADVANCED DESIGNATION REGENTS DIPLOMA WITH ADVANCED DESIGNATION ‐In addition to the requirements for the Regents diploma, studentsmust also earn/pass:

2 ddi i l di i h S i h 2 additional course credits in French or Spanish Foreign Language Checkpoint B Exam (formerly the NYS

Regents) 2 additional Regents exams in math (Geometry and Algebra

II/Trig) A second Regents exam in science (one of the two must be

Living Environment).

The passing standard is 65

Why take AP courses?AP t d t lik l t d t f AP students are more likely to graduate from college in four years Students who take longer to graduate at public Students who take longer to graduate at public colleges and universities can spend up to $19,000 for each additional year.

AP helps students qualify for scholarships –31% of colleges and universities look at AP31% of colleges and universities look at AP experience when determining scholarships.

(The College Board)(The College Board)

Why take AP courses?A i i h ll l ki f ! AP rigor is what colleges are looking for!

AP courses are weighted by 1.15 and can help increase your class rankhelp increase your class rank 80 in Regents course = 84 weighted average 80 in AP course = 92 weighted average 80 in AP course = 92 weighted average

Earn College Credits Most colleges and universities grant college credit for students who score a 3 or higher on the AP exam (typically the equivalent to 1 college course)(typically the equivalent to 1 college course).

Recent graduates have entered college with 15+ credits whichcredits which Qualified them as a 2nd semester freshmen Allowed them to register for classes earlier g Can graduate early and saves ½ year of tuition!

Island Trees AP Offerings ‘13‐14S i l St di English

AP Language

Social Studies AP World History

i AP Literature AP US History  AP US Government and    PoliticsPolitics

AP Microeconomics AP Psychology AP Psychology

Island Trees AP Offerings ‘13‐14 Math

AP Calculus Fine Arts

AP Music Theory

Science AP Studio Art

AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics

S lSampleSchedulesSchedules

Regents Student gSample 9th & 10th Grade ScheduleE li h 9R E li h 10R1. English 9R

2. Global Studies 9R3 Algebra R

1. English 10R2. Global Studies 10R3 Geometry R3. Algebra R

4. Biology R5. Biology Lab / alt PE

3. Geometry R4. Earth Science R5. Earth Sci Lab / alt PE

6. Spanish or French 2R7. Health / ½ year elective

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6. Spanish or French 3R7. Elective

El ti8. Music or Art9. Lunch

8. Elective9. Lunch

Regents Student gSample 11th & 12th Grade Schedule

1 English 11R 1 English 12R1. English 11R2. US History 11R3. Algebra II/Trig R

1. English 12R or College English

2. Economics / Government4. Chemistry R5. Chem Lab / alt PE6 Spanish or French 4 Adv

3. Pre Calculus4. Physics R5 Physics Lab / alt PE6. Spanish or French 4 Adv

7. Elective8. Elective

5. Physics Lab / alt PE6. College Spanish or French7. Elective

9. Lunch 8. Elective9. Lunch

Advanced Student Example AExample A

Sample 9th & 10th Grade Schedule1 English 9 AP Prep E li h 10 AP P1. English 9 AP Prep2. AP World History 93. Geometry Advanced

1. English 10 AP Prep2. AP World History3 Algebra II/Trig Advanced

4. Biology Advanced5. Biology Lab / alt PE6 Spanish or French 2R

3. Algebra II/Trig Advanced4. AP Biology5. AP Biology Lab

6. Spanish or French 2R7. Health / ½ year elective8. Art or Music

6. PE / alt Study Hall7. Spanish or French 3R

El ti9. Lunch 8. Elective9. Lunch

Advanced Student Example AExample A

Sample 11th & 12th Grade Schedule

AP E li h L AP E li h Lit t1. AP English Language2. AP US History3. Pre Calc Advanced

1. AP English Literature2. AP Government or Eco3. Gov or Eco / ½ yr elective

4. Chemistry Advanced5. Chemistry Lab / alt PE6 Spanish or French 4 Adv

4. AP Calculus5. AP Chemistry6 AP Chemistry Lab6. Spanish or French 4 Adv

7. AP Psychology 8. Elective

6. AP Chemistry Lab7. PE / alt study hall 8. College Spanish or French

9. Lunch 9. LunchTotal – 9 AP Courses

Advanced Student Example B – Focus on Math & ScienceExample B – Focus on Math & ScienceSample 9th & 10th Grade Schedule

E li h 9 AP P E li h 10 AP P1. English 9 AP Prep2. AP World History 93 Geometry Advanced

1. English 10 AP Prep2. AP World History3 Algebra II/Trig Advanced3. Geometry Advanced

4. Biology Advanced5. Biology Lab / alt PE

3. Algebra II/Trig Advanced4. AP Biology5. AP Biology Lab

6. Spanish or French 2R7. Health / ½ year elective

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6. Chemistry Advanced7. Chemistry Lab / alt PE

S i h F h 3R8. Art or Music9. Lunch

8. Spanish or French 3R9. Lunch

Advanced Student Example B – Focus on Math & ScienceExample B – Focus on Math & ScienceSample 11th & 12th Grade Schedule

AP E li h L AP E li h Lit t1. AP English Language2. AP US History3. Pre Calc Advanced

1. AP English Literature2. AP Government or Eco3. Gov or Eco / ½ yr elective

4. AP Chemistry5. AP Chemistry Lab6 Physics Advanced

4. AP Calculus5. AP Physics6 AP Physics Lab6. Physics Advanced

7. Physics Lab / alt PE8. Spanish or French 4 Adv

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6. AP Physics Lab7. PE / alt study hall 8. College Spanish or French

L h9. Lunch 9. Lunch

Total – 9 AP Courses

Advanced Student Example C – Focus on English & Social StudiesExample C – Focus on English & Social Studies

Sample 9th & 10th Grade Schedule

l h l h1. English 9 AP Prep2. AP World History 93 Geometry Advanced

1. English 10 AP Prep2. AP World History3 Algebra II/Trig Advanced3. Geometry Advanced

4. Biology Advanced5. Biology Lab / alt PE

3. Algebra II/Trig Advanced4. AP Biology5. AP Biology Lab

6. Spanish or French 2R7. Health / ½ year elective

6. PE / alt study hall7. Spanish or French 3R

l8. Art or Music9. Lunch

8. Elective9. Lunch

Advanced Student Example C – Focus on English & Social StudiesExample C – Focus on English & Social Studies

Sample 11th & 12th Grade Schedule1 AP English Language 1 AP English Literature1. AP English Language2. AP US History3. AP Economics

1. AP English Literature2. AP Government3. AP Calculus

4. Pre Calc Advanced5. Chemistry Advanced6. Chemistry Lab / alt PE

4. AP Chemistry5. AP Chemistry Lab6. PE / alt study hall

7. Spanish or French 4 Adv8. AP Psychology9. Lunch

7. College Spanish or French8. Elective9. Lunch

Total – 10 AP Courses

Advanced Student Example D – Focus on HumanitiesExample D – Focus on HumanitiesSample 9th & 10th Grade Schedule

1 English 9 AP Prep E li h 10 AP P1. English 9 AP Prep2. AP World History 93. Geometry Advanced

1. English 10 AP Prep2. AP World History3 Algebra II/Trig Advanced

4. Biology Advanced5. Biology Lab / alt PE6 Spanish or French 2R

3. Algebra II/Trig Advanced4. Chemistry Advanced5. Chemistry Lab/ alt PE

6. Spanish or French 2R7. Health / ½ year elective8. Art or Music

6. Spanish or French 3R7. Drawing and Painting 1

M i Th9. Lunch 8. Music Theory9. Lunch

Advanced Student Example D – Focus on HumanitiesExample D – Focus on HumanitiesSample 11th & 12th Grade Schedule

AP E li h L 1 AP English Literature1. AP English Language2. AP US History3. Pre Calc Advanced

1. AP English Literature2. AP Government or Eco3. Gov or Eco / ½ yr elective

4. Physics Advanced5. Physics Lab / alt PE6 Spanish or French 4 Adv

4. College Statistics5. PE / alt study hall6. College Spanish or French

6. Spanish or French 4 Adv7. Drawing & Painting II8. AP Psychology

7. AP Studio Art8. AP Music Theory9. Lunch

9. LunchTOTAL – 8 AP Courses