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WelcomeHonors & Advanced Placement

Informational Session 2015

Honors (Pre-AP) Courses prepare students for AP level courses.

AP courses are college-level courses taken in high school

AP exams are taken to potentially earn college credit ◦ score range is 1-5◦ 4 or 5 = credit at most colleges / universities◦ 3 = some colleges / universities award credit for

specified areas

What is Advanced Placement?

Challenging course work ◦ Upper level and college equivalent work

Increased work load◦ Work ethic is as important as intelligence◦ It’s normal for students to struggle initially◦ Students will work harder to earn an A or B

The Honors & AP Experience

AP students are more likely to be successful in college

◦ Students who complete AP courses and exams are more likely to complete a college degree on time Only one in four students who enter college complete a bachelor’s degree in four years

(IPEDS database, 2008)

◦ “One of the best standard predictors of academic success at Harvard is performance on Advanced Placement Examinations.”

—William Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, Harvard University

The Payoff!

Saves Time and Money◦ Earn college credit while still in high school

◦ Increase Scholarship Opportunities Specific scholarships for Honors and AP students

31% of colleges and universities consider a student’s AP experience when making decisions about which students will receive scholarships.*

Having the AP Exam score can make the difference when it comes down to awarding precious scholarship dollars.

—Edwina Harris Hamby, former Dean of Admission, Fisk University

The Payoff!

AP Course Offerings Information @ CVHS

# of AP Courses Taken Total # of Students Taking AP Courses # of Students Taking Multiple AP Courses2011-2012 484 308 1762012-2013 644 391 2532013-2014 878 468 4092014-2015 991 523 468

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CVHS Students Taking AP Exams/CVHS Student Performance

Total # of AP Tests Taken Avg Score State Avg2011-2012 296 3.1 2.82012-2013 458 3.25 3.032013-2014 702 3.29 3.03

Honors & AP Courses at CVHS: English

Honors English I

Honors English II

AP Language(AP English III)

AP Literature(AP English IV)

AP English IV (w/Research Emphasis)

English 101/102*

*English 101/102 is not a weighted course, but can be taken for Dual Credit.

Honors Biology

Honors Chemistry

AP Physics 1+2

AP Chemistry

AP Biology

AP Environmental Science

Anatomy*

AP Physics C: Mechanics

9TH 10TH

11

TH/1

2TH

*Anatomy is not a weighted course, but can be taken for Dual Credit.

Honors & AP Courses at CVHS: Science

AP Courses at CVHS: Social Studies

AP World Studies

AP US History

AP Government

AP Economics

AP Psychology (elective)

Honors & AP Courses at CVHS: Math

Honors Geometry

Honors Algebra II

AP CalculusA-B

AP CalculusB-C

AP Statistics

AP Statistics

AP Studio Art: Drawing/Painting

Art & Design I

Art & Design II (Drawing or Painting)

AP Studio ArtDrawing or Painting

AP Studio ArtDrawing or Painting

AP Studio Art: 2D Design/Photography

Digital Photo I

Digital Photo IIPhoto III

OR AP w/ app & approval

AP Studio Art: 2D Design/Photography

AP Studio Art: 3D DesignClay I/II

ORArt & Design I

Clay III/IV OR

Art & Design II

AP Studio Art: 3D Design

AP Studio Art: 3D Design

Class geared for students in band, orchestra or choir (or any others that have a musical background)

AP Music Theory

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College Board / AP Information

http://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap