Mr'Lee

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WELCOME

• Mr.Lee
• Social Studies A.P. US History
• Civics
• Room 124
• 302-629-4587 ext. 367
• tlee_at_seaford.k12.de.us

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Agenda for tonight

• Power point review of AP US History
• AP Parent/Student information
• The Exam
• Class with Mr. Lee
• Please be sure to check the Syllabus that your
  student was given for specific topics.

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AP US HistoryParent Student Presentation
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What is Advanced Placement?
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Advanced Placement Is a Program That Allows
Academically Capable Students to Study on a
Collegiate Level While Still in High School.

• Advanced Placement is a vehicle for creating
  Equity and Access by providing ALL students with
  the skills needed to be successful in Advanced
  Placement classes.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT A MEASURE OF EXCELLENCE

• The 100 Best High Schools in America
• The surge in the number of students taking AP
  tests is changing life inside Americas
  classroomsand altering the rules of the
  college-admissions game.
• Jay Matthews The Washington Post

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AP IN 2004

• 1,100,000 Students
• 1,850,000 Examinations
• 100,000 Teachers
• 15,000 High Schools
• 3, 000 Colleges and Universities
• 5, 000 High School and College
• Faculty Exam Readers

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Why take AP Courses?
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What are the benefits of taking Advanced
Placement courses?

• AP students are better prepared for college level
  classes
• AP allows students to earn College Credit or
  Advanced Standing in college programs while still
  in high school
• AP levels the playing field
• Admissions officers report AP students are
  motivated, intelligent, academically prepared,
  not threatened by a challenge, and they will
  complete their college education.

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What are the benefits of taking Advanced
Placement?

• AP makes students eligible for an International
  Diploma
• AP allows you to skip over introductory courses
  and immediately take courses in your major
• AP gives students academic self-confidence
• AP allows you to accentuate your academic
  strengths

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Advanced Placement Exam

• 3 Hour Exam
• 60 Minutes Objective
• 120 Minutes Essay responses
• Cost 80.00 (reduction available for qualified
  students)

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Examination Scoring

• 5 Extremely Well Qualified
• 4 Well Qualified
• 3 Qualified
• 2 Possibly Qualified
• 1 No Recommendation

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AP Exam Timeline

• May Administration of Exams
• June Examination Scoring
• July Score Reports by Phone
• July Score Reports Mailed Home
• August Score Reports to Schools

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Resources

• College Board Web Site
• www.collegeboard.com

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What is the next step?

• Discuss AP with your parents/students
• Meet with your guidance counselor
• Research colleges and universities to see what AP
  courses are accepted
• Register to take the AP examination
• Work with your parents/students to achieve
  success.

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AP with Mr. Lee
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Classroom materials

• Three ring binder
• Chapter / unit dividers
• Paper
• Blue or Black ink pens
• Sharp pencils
• Bring the Text book for every class period

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Homework

• DO IT!
• READ

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A.P. Grades

• Your grade will be based on the percentage of
  points that you earn out of the total possible
  points available from tests, quizzes, worksheets,
  notebook, and projects.
• A total point system shall be used. It is
  advised that students keep a record of points for
  their own reference. At the end of the grading
  period, the students points shall be calculated
  with the total amount of points available and a
  percentage formulated
• A 90 100 D 60 69
• B 80 89 F 59 below
• C 70 79

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Enjoy the Challenge!