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AP Parent Meeting5/26/15
Purpose of Meeting
Clarity of expectations for each AP course
Summer Work Expectations
Communication
Guidance Issues
Distribute AP Contract
Purpose of Meeting
Clarity of expectations for each AP course (Handouts)
Summer Work Expectations
Communication
Guidance Issues
Distribute AP Contract
AP Courses offered at BHSWorld History, US History
English Literature
Biology, Chemistry,
Physics I & II
Art Studio
Calculus AB & BC
Statistics
Next Step
Submit signed AP Contract (parent/guardian & student)
Organizational meetings during June (handout)
Pick up summer work & materials
Make contact with teacher
Time ManagementWork sheet (handout)
School activities
Extra-curricular activities
Daily living activities
Plan long range assignments
Total hours vs. 168hours/week
Summer Work
Background work – help to reinforce skills needed for success
Deadlines – if not met, student will be contacted. Want to make sure student is on track for course.
Do not wait for issues – be proactive
Communication
Please contact teachers if there are issues with Summer Work. Emails provided – example [email protected]
If student would like to drop
AP Course – Contact guidance as soon as possible, before organizational meeting
Scheduling IssuesIf AP class is dropped
during summer or next year – no guarantee that an Honors level class will be available.
Scheduling contraints
If not currently scheduled for AP Class – see Guidance for availability
A.P. Studio [email protected]
On Moodle:AP Studio Art 15-16Enrollment Key: APART
3 PORTFOLIOS TO CHOOSE FROM:Drawing - includes Painting2D Design - includes Photography & Digital Media3D Design - Sculpture
Each Portfolio Consists of:
24 - 29 Pieces of Completed Artwork:
12 Concentration: Sustained Investigation
12 Breadth: Variety of Approaches
5 Quality: The Best Work
Highlights:
partnership with Montserrat College of Art(classes)
Guided visits to the Peabody Essex Museumculminating in an exhibit of student work
sponsored by the Beverly Education Foundation and the PTSO
in class visits and portfolio reviews from college admissions
check out the college board website for more info and sample portfolios https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse
AP Studio Art – Summer WorkSummer work is required.
Information is on Moodle, BHS website and from Mrs. Borsetti
8/1/2015 – Date #19/2/2015 – Date #2
Important deadlines for two specific sets of assignments
AP World History
• What is it?: 10,000 years of World History, focused on 5 themes
• Expectations: College Level Reading, Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking;
• Fast Paced; 1-2 hours of homework nightly
• Time Management is Key!
AP World HistoryPart I – Thematic Book summary analysis -
Read and write summaries on either The History of the World in Six Glasses or An Edible History of Humanity. Due - August 1st.
Part II – Textbook Notes & Map. GRAPES notes on the first 3 chapters of the textbook and label a world map. The focus of the GRAPES notes is on themes (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, Social Structure). Due 1st day of class
Questions: [email protected]
Summer Assignment
UNITED STATES HISTORY
TIME FRAME: 1491 – Present (July - May) (vs. Honors U.S. II: 1877 – 1980 (September – June))
FAST PACE/INDEPENDENT LEARNING
NEW EXAM 2015: FOCUS ON THEMES, ANALYSIS,
HISTORICAL THINKING, AND CONTENT
UNITED STATES HISTORY
SUMMER WORK IN TWO SEGMENTS:
Due August 1: FIRST CONTACTS and COLONIAL (read textbook chapters, primary documents, historical articles; submit work online)
Due First Day of School: INTRO TO AMERICAN REV(read Wood's American Revolution; watch onlinelecture; read textbook chapters)
CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected]
AP Biology
AP Biology• Students should have a serious interest in the
possibility of majoring in science in college.• Progression through the topics is fast paced.
– 1-3 Chapters per week
• Course topics include: evolution, cellular processes, genetics, information transfer, and interactions in biological systems.
• Lab investigations include independent, inquiry experimentation and analysis
AP Biology Summer Assignment• Complete three pre-lab writing
assignments by August 1st– Choose from 9 AP Biology labs
– Submit to Turn-it-in
• Take seven Moodle quizzes by August 15th
– Includes chapters on Chemistry Review, Parts of the Cell, and Mitosis & Meiosis
AP English Literature & Composition
The expectation is that students read texts individually and completely without the help of online summaries and aides. The vast majority of reading will be done outside of class, and we will be starting a new work, on average, every other week.
As a group, we will thoroughly discuss and dissect key elements of the texts during class time.
Much of the writing will consist of timed, in-class assignments based on the reading and discussion. These essays will be similar to those on the AP exam and will be graded according to the AP English scoring guide.
AP English Literature & Composition
Who should take AP Literature and Composition?
Students who enjoy and want to learn more about literature and writing
Students who want to be surrounded by peers who have an advanced work ethic
Students who want to be better prepared for college
Students who enjoy taking part in class discussions (or who enjoy listening to them)
What should you and your child consider in choosing AP English?
Will you be electing this class because you have a love of the game?
In other words – do you have a strong interest in analyzing literature at an advanced level?
Are you willing to write often and to apply constructive criticism in order to improve your writing?
Are you willing to continually apply yourself in order to constantly learn and improve your skills?
AP English – Summer WorkAssignment #1 – Essay – Due August 1st
Must be submitted in hard copy - to the BHS main office on Friday, August 1st to receive full credit. (There will be a box labeled AP English.) No e-mail copies will be accepted.
Assignment #2-Reading a novel – Due first day ofclass.
In addition to school-wide summer reading, you will readRagtime by E.L. Doctorow.
It is highly recommended that you take notes on a focus sheet that will be provided when you pick up the novel.
Email – [email protected]
AP Physics
Two AP Physics courses are now offered.
AP Physics 1• Motion, Forces, and Energy• Similar curriculum to Honors Physics• More in-depth and more challenging• Can be a first or second-year physics course
AP Physics
Two AP Physics courses are now offered.
AP Physics 2• Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Fluids,
Optics, Modern Physics• Similar to a second-semester college physics
course• Honors Physics or AP Physics 1 is required
AP Physics
Summer assignment for both courses is a math review packet
- Due on the first day of class
Students need to have solid math skills (algebra and basic trigonometry)
Contacts: Mr. King ([email protected]) Mr. Gruber
AP Statistics
Four Major Topics:
I. Exploring Data: Describing patterns and departures from patterns
I. Sampling and Experimentation: Planning and conducting a study
I. Anticipating Patterns: Exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation
I. Statistical Inference: Estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses
AP Statistics
Course pre-requisite:• Successful completion of Honors
Algebra 2. • If a student will be enrolled in
Honors Algebra 2 concurrently with AP Statistics, that is acceptable.
AP StatisticsCourse expectations: Students must be…
• motivated to learn the subject matter & willing to learn independently outside of class.
• comfortable with basic Algebra 1 skills • able to clearly communicate mathematical
ideas in written English.
AP Statistics
Important Course Requirement:
All students must own a TI-84 Plus graphing calculator. They will use their graphing calculator daily in class and are allowed to use it on the entire AP Exam.
(The TI-83 Plus graphing calculator is acceptable, however it lacks many of the programs and capabilities of the TI-84.)
AP StatisticsSummer Work:The purpose of the summer assignment is to have students become fluent in the essential graphing calculator programs and functions for statistics. It will be posted on Moodle in June.
Questions??Ms. Dalton: [email protected]. MacDonald:[email protected]
AP Calculus AB Mission StatementThe AP Calculus AB class is a College Board certified high school class that is designed to give students a feel for a college level mathematics and to prepare them for the rigors of college mathematics.
Composition of Class
AP Calculus is composed of concepts that span the equivalence of 1 ½ semesters of College Calculus.
Differential Calculus is covered in its entirety(This is the equivalent of a college level Calculus 1 class.)
Integral Calculus – 50%( This is the equivalence of the first ½ of a college Calculus 2 class.)
Prerequisites
Honors Precalculus: Grade B or Better (A Preferred)
A love of Mathematics (to get you through the hard times)
A commitment to complete short term and long term homework assigns, most averaging about 2 hours per class day
Completion of all AP Summer Assignments (approximately 90 hours) reviewing Precalculus and self paced learning of Limit Theory using on-line aids.
Be prepared to take your first test, on the second day of class, on Limits and Limit Theory
Conclusion
AP Calculus AB will prepare you for the AP Calculus exam and your future in math-related endeavors in college.
If you like relevant math and a good challenge, you will love AP Calculus AB and push yourself to understand its importance in disciplines ranging from rocket science to business administration.
Are you up for the challenge?
AP Calculus BC Mission Statement
The AP Calculus BC class is a College Board certified high school class that is designed to give students a intense exposure to a college level mathematics and to prepare them for the rigors
of higher level college mathematics beyond AP
Calculus AB.
Composition of AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus BC covers all the same topics as AP Calculus AB but goes significantly deeper in each of every topic, giving students a more rigorous exposure to the more difficult topics in Calculus
AP Calculus BC covers many additional topics found in college level Calculus 2 that are not covered in AP Calculus AB
The course is further supplemented by a number of important Calculus topics that extend beyond the AP Calculus BC curriculum
Prerequisites
Honors Precalculus: Grade B+ or Better (A Preferred)
AP Calculus AB with a B average of better
A love of Mathematics (to get you through the challenging times)
A commitment to complete short term and long term homework assigns, most averaging about 2 hours per class day
Conclusion
AP Calculus BC will prepare students for the AP Calculus BC exam
A or B level grade in this course would be acceptable to virtually any institute of higher learning worldwide.
If you liked the math challenges of AP Calculus AB and are looking to climb the next tallest math-challenging mountain, AP Calculus BC is the answer.
If you are up for the challenge, sign the contract with your parents’ approval, and lets go!
The successful student
• Is able to work independently
• Is able to complete assignments on a timely basis
• Has taken, or will be taking, pre-calculus
• Will develop strong problem solving skills
• Will be better prepared for college
Summer Assignment – due August 1
• Chapter 1 – Chemical Foundations
• Chapter 2 – Atoms, Molecules and Ions
• Outline chapter• Assigned problems• Quiz on moodle• Chapter reflections
Summer Assignment due 1st day of
classes• Textbook
Chapter 3 – Stoichiometry
Outline, problems, quiz, reflections
Math packet
Summarize, quiz (on moodle), reflections
Lab notebook
• Labs start as soon as school begins!
• Students need to purchase 50 page carbonless lab notebook
• Available on B&N or Amazon for about $15
Thank You!Guidance Department - Julie Angelo
Sue Richardson, Amanda Ferrari
Julia Brotheron, John Riley, Liz Hoeffner
Al Gibbs, Jan MacDonald Ellie Henebury, Emily Dalton
Donna Brewster, Randee Epie, Trish Regan, Joe King, Steve Gruber
Paula Borsetti