2015-2016PHS AP Academy

What is AP Academy?The AP Academy is a program that offers a rigorous,

relevant, and challenging Advanced Placement curriculum.

Students participating in the AP Academy enroll in Honor and AP courses that challenge them to expand their knowledge, increase their skills and dig deeper into their subject matter.

Who should enroll in the Academy?

Students who possess intrinsic motivation. The students will develop requisite skills needed to achieve success in AP courses, improve SAT & ACT scores, and establish the academic tool box necessary to transition successfully to either a 2- or 4- year university program after graduation.

Students who are prepared to accept the academic challenge inherent in Academy courses.

Students who demonstrate the characteristics self-discipline, perseverance, and independence, all of which are required for success in the Academy.

Students who demonstrate a respect for self and others.

Why Choose AP Academy?

The AP Academy is designed to assist students seeking a

rigorous advanced curriculum throughout their high school

career. The AP Academy will offer students the following

services:

Challenging course of study to include Pre-Advanced Placement(Honors) and Advanced Placement courses(AP)

Opportunities for pursuit of other academic and extracurricular interest

AP Academic Events~ college exploration, college financial aid and planning, summer programs, guest speakers, etc.

School sponsored college tours and other travel opportunities

A supportive framework which includes peer mentoring and tutoring, SAT and ACT test preparation opportunities, and administrative monitoring and support

Multiple levels of recognition upon exiting the program including special recognition on diploma and at graduation ceremony

RequirementsMeet all graduation requirements as specified by

district and state.

Meet all the requirements set by the AP Academy: Red Level- 6 Honor Courses –5 AP Courses Blue Level –6 Honor Courses-3 AP Courses 100 hours of community service during high school years Leadership, participation, and commitment in at least one

school-sponsored organization or club Attendance at AP Academy Evening Events; Minimum of two

each year Maintain a 3.6 GPA (weighted)

 

Honor Classes Currently Offered

English I American History I, II, IIIEnglish II CivicsEnglish III World HistoryEnglish IV Spanish III & IV Precalculus Chorus Proficient & Advanced Math II Jazz Band Proficient & AdvancedMath III Symphonic Band Proficient & AdvancedBiology Visual Art or Music Independent StudiesChemistry Healthful LivingEarth & Environmental Yearbook II, III, & IV

AP Courses Currently Offered

AP English III

AP English IV

AP Statistics

AP Calculus

AP Human Geography

AP Biology (online)

AP Chemistry (online)

AP US History

AP Music Theory

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ: How does a student enroll? Answer: Applications can be found on Pender High School’s Home Webpage FAQ: Who is eligible to apply for PHS AP Academy? Answer: Any Rising 9th –12th Grader

FAQ: When is the deadline for submitting an application?Answer: June 6, 2015

FAQ: When will students be notified? Answer: By June 30, 2015