STATE OF HAWAIIDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Henry J. Kaiser High School

Student & Parent Information & AP Pre-Registration Session

November 18, 2014

Advanced Placement Vice Principal: Janice ChenIB Diploma Program Vice Principal: Samantha Beaudoin

AP Coordinator/Running Start HS Coordinator: Suzanne Niisuzanne_nii@notes.k12.hi.us

(808) 394-1200 ext. 2283

IB Diploma Program Coordinator: Brad Bogardbradley_bogard@notes.k12.hi.us

(808) 394-1200 ext. 2338

Student & Parent Information & Pre-Registration Session

AGENDA

IntroductionsAdministrators, Teachers, Counselors

Facts About AP/IBDP/RS

What Does it Take?

What’s a Class Like?

How do I Sign-Up?

AP® & IBDP Instructors 2014-2015

Instructor AP Course IBDP Course

Maryam Ayati US History

Paul Balazs Theory of Knowledge

Sean Barrett Math & Info Tech in Global Society

Michael Bataluna Music Theory Music

Rachel Bonilla Mathematics

Mel Cariaga Spanish Spanish

Stephanie DaSilva European History

Francesca DePasquale Chemistry

Rinda Fernandes Creativity, Action, Service

Mark Gardner Mathematical Studies

Shino Hee Japanese

David Higa Geography

Scott Iwanaga Calculus AB Mathematical Studies

Ben Lane Literature

Joshua Lawrence Environmental Science Environmental Systems and Societies

AP® & IBDP Instructors 2014-2015

Instructor AP Course IBDP Course

Andy Lee Studio Art Visual Arts

Yi Lee Chinese

Janelle Ling Biology

Tanya Misi Film

Shareen Murayama English Literature and Composition

Wade Nakamura Biology Biology

Chastity Nobriga Literature

Daniel Noia English Language and Composition

Ann Ogilvie English Language and Composition

Elizabeth Oh Visual Arts

Duc Ong Physics

Karen Ann Puu-Grubbs US History

Satoko Ragan Japanese

Joseph Whitford World History

Adam Yeatts History

Fast facts about AP/IBDP Exams

Advanced Placement Nationwide IBDP Worldwide IBDP Nationwide

Nearly 60% of U.S. high schools offer Advanced Placement Courses.

2608 schools (2014) 830 schools (2014)

2.3 million students 127,284 Year 2 students (2013)

70,568 Year 2 students (2013)

4.2 million exams 466,959 exams (2013) 165,938 exams (2009)

Advanced Placement at KHS IB Diploma Programme at KHS

224 students enrolled in at least 1 AP class 83 IB Full Diploma Candidates

335 exams to be taken in May 2015 293 exams to be taken in May 2015(IB Visual Arts & IB Film - no exams)

AP IBDPReport card grade by AP Teacher

Report card grade by IBDP Teacher

Exam in May – multiple choice and free-response scored nationally

External Assessments (EA)•Externally graded by IB examiners•All May exams are EAs

• Multiple choice and free-response scored internationally

•Certain subjects have additional EAs

Except for Studio Art – portfolio assessments

Internal Assessments (IA)•Internally assessed by teachers and externally moderated by IB examiners

ASSESSMENTS

AP IBDPChoose subject(s) that interest you

Comprehensive program includes 6 subject areas over two years (grades 11 & 12)Additional requirements: Theory of Knowledge; Extended Essay; Creativity, Action, Service

End of year exam End of SENIOR year exams

AP IBDP

$91 per exam IB Registration Fee: $175/studentIB Subject Fees: $120/subject x 6 = $720 totalPartial Shipping (IA, EA, EE): $80Total = $975

Fee reduction for qualifying students, depending on the student’s state and funding.

Kaiser pays IB annual fee of approximately $10K

Fees

Most four-year colleges in the United States provide credit and/or advanced placement

for qualifying scores.

The most selective institutions do not award credits for IBDP and AP courses/scores but expect students to have taken advantage of

these programs.

Students need to research their specific institution’s policies.

How will these courses affect my grades?

•All AP courses are graded on a 5 point scale.•All IBDP Higher Level (HL) courses are graded on a 5 point scale.•Running Start courses are graded on a 4 point scale.•If you receive an F or don’t take the exam(s) for any reason, you will be graded on a regular 4-point scale and your course will be reported as a “regular” course on your transcript.

What is RUNNING START?

•statewide program that provides an opportunity for academically qualified juniors and seniors to enroll in college classes through the University of Hawaiʻi system as part of their high school coursework.

•allows public high school students to attend college classes during the fall, spring, and summer while earning both high school and college credits. Currently, nine UH campuses participate in the Running Start program.

Running Start Considerations•All approved RS credits earned count as ELECTIVE credit only at Kaiser High School.

•Not all community college credits will transfer to other 4 year universities.

What does it take?

CharacterCuriosity, creativity and commitment are key ingredients for

success.

Academic PreparationYou don't need to be top of your class but you’ll want to make sure your choice is a

GOOD FIT FOR YOU.

Motivation, Responsibility,

& Time Management

Get real.

You don't have to wait for college to start contributing, because AP/IBDP/Running

Start are college level courses.

Step up. Surprise yourself.

Set bigger goals for yourself, and find yourself doing things you never thought possible.

Websites

apstudent.collegeboard.org

ibo.org/diploma/

http://www.hawaii.edu/runningstart/

Other considerations…

Course offerings are subject to change depending on•Student interest•Master scheduling•Weighted student formula

Enrollment in AP Courses may be adjusted based on•Academic progress at the end of this school year•Teacher recommendation •See individual departments for pre-enrollment procedures.

Other considerations…

Summer Work Requirements:

•Some AP and IBDP Courses require summer work to be completed prior to the start of the school year.

•Ask about what those requirements are before registering for a course.

•Summer work will be available electronically in late April 2015.

Academic Honors diploma requirements for the Class of 2016 and on…

– 4 credits of Math: The 4th credit beyond Algebra 2 must be earned via a combination of the following half-credit courses (or equivalent IB math courses): Algebra 3, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Precalculus.

– 4 credits of Science: Of the four credits, one credit must be in Biology 1 (or equivalent IB Biology; or AP Biology courses); and the other three credits must be lab-based science credits.

– Two credits minimum must be from AP/IBDP/Running Start courses (equivalent to credits for 2 college courses).

How do I Sign-Up?

How do I Sign-Up?

IBDPStudents interested in IBDP should see Mr. Bogard before you leave this evening. The early application deadline has passed but students may still submit an application by Nov. 24.

Running StartStudents interested in the Running Start program should make an appointment to see their grade level counselor to begin the planning process.

How do I Sign-Up?

AP•Meet with the AP Teacher(s) for the course(s) you are thinking about taking tonight.•Learn about course expectations•Find out about what kind of commitment it will take in order to succeed.•Review the course syllabus•Ask questions

If you and your family agree that AP is for you:•Show your teacher your completed AP Agreement form•Ask the teacher for a registration course label for your card.•Turn in the AP Agreement form and your registration card in KAP on Nov. 26.

Relax…There is no reason to RUSH the tables tonight.

Nothing is going to RUN OUT.

Remember, getting an AP Label does not guarantee your spot in the course.

Most importantly, you must submit your registration card on time with a complete AP

Policy and Agreement form.

Any Questions?•You do NOT need to make final decisions tonight.

•Students will be given an opportunity to get labels tomorrow during KAP Class.•Registration cards are due on Nov. 26 in KAP Class.•Counselors are available if you have any academic advising questions.

Thank you for coming!